International journal of surgery
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We present a case series of patients who underwent perirolandic resection for medically refractory focal epilepsy due to focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). Our aim was to specifically evaluate the outcome of a surgical strategy intended for seizure freedom while preserving primary motor cortex function. ⋯ The surgical strategy of a primary motor cortex-sparing resective surgery for perirolandic FCD is associated with an excellent early seizure-freedom rate and no permanent neurological deficits. Since the ultimate goal of resective epilepsy surgery is seizure freedom with simultaneous functional preservation, similar long term outcome studies should ultimately guide the resection strategy.
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To evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and safety of minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation (MIPS) combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) using calcium phosphate for the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture without neurologic deficits. ⋯ Our study indicated that MIPS combined with PVP using calcium phosphate is a good choice for the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture without neurologic deficits.
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The Comprehensive Epilepsy Surgery Program was started in 2001 at K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai with the aim of performing epilepsy surgeries at highly concessional rates. We have started using intraoperative Electrocorticography (EcoG) since 2009 in patients with tumors, Mesial Temporal Sclerosis (MTS) plus and focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). This study highlights our experience with EcoG and it's utility in epilepsy surgery.introduction METHODS: 51 patients with drug resistant epilepsy due to temporal and extra-temporal tumors, MTS plus and FCD underwent pre-surgical evaluation and ECoG guided epilepsy surgery through our program. The surgical procedures employed included intraoperative EcoG guided lesionectomy or a lesionectomy with Anterior Temporal Lobectomy (ATL). Postoperative MRI and EEG were done. Seizure freedom was categorized as per Engel's classification. ⋯ The success of epilepsy surgery depends upon accurate localization and complete resection of the epileptogenic tissue, both of which are aided by intraoperative EcoG.Thus, intraoperative EcoG is a useful adjunct in epilepsy surgery to achieve optimal seizure freedom in cases of MTS plus, focal cortical dysplasia and tumors. Even the patients who are not seizure free can achieve worthwhile improvement post surgery.
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To our knowledge, this study is the first to identify the predictive factors and outcomes of prolonged operative time associated with laparoscopic appendectomy. We aimed to identify preoperative factors that influence operation time and to determine how operative time affects laparoscopic appendectomy outcomes. ⋯ Overweight, elevated C-reactive protein, symptom duration of more than 3 days, appendiceal diameter of more than 10 mm, and abscess were independent predictive factors of prolonged operative time. Furthermore, prolonged operative time was associated with adverse postoperative outcomes after laparoscopic appendectomy.
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Although the relation between adherence to the ERAS protocol and clinical outcomes was extensively studied, there is still ongoing discussion on the need and feasibility of full compliance in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. In this study, we aimed to verify whether a strict adherence to the protocol (>90%) leads to further improvement in clinical outcomes compared to high (70-90%) and low (<70%) compliance groups. ⋯ Full implementation of the ERAS protocol significantly improves short term outcomes both in comparison to the high- and low-compliant groups.