Surgical innovation
-
Surgical innovation · Aug 2015
Rigid, Variable-View Endoscope in Neurosurgery: First Intraoperative Experience.
The endoscope became a highly valued visualization tool in neurosurgery. However, technical limitations caused by the rigidity of current standard endoscopes significantly decrease ergonomy in transcranial neurosurgery. Further technological developments will aid enlarging the surgical applicability. ⋯ The rigid, variable-view endoscope has the potential to become an appreciated visualization tool in neuroendoscopy. The steerable lens enables a tremendous expansion of the visual field, resulting in higher efficiency for surgeons and increased safety for patients.
-
Surgical innovation · Aug 2015
Retroperitoneoscopic Anatomical Necrosectomy: A Modified Single-Stage Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Approach for Treatment of Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis.
Video-assisted retroperitoneal necrosectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis. This study evaluated the safety and feasibility of a modified single-stage video-assisted retroperitoneal necrosectomy, retroperitoneoscopic anatomical necrosectomy (REAN). ⋯ This study demonstrates that REAN, a modified single-stage video-assisted retroperitoneal approach, was safe and feasible for the treatment of infected necrotizing pancreatitis. The advantages of this procedure include direct access with shorter operating time, complete necrotic tissue debridement, easy hemostasis, simple manipulation, and easy drainage.