Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jan 2009
The sacral LION procedure for recovery of bladder/rectum/sexual functions in paraplegic patients after explantation of a previous Finetech-Brindley controller.
To report on our technique of sacral laparoscopic implantation of aneuroprosthesis-LION procedure-for recovery of bladder/intestinal/sexual function in paralyzed patients after spinal cord injury. ⋯ The laparoscopic transperitoneal approach offers minimally invasive access for implantation of electrodes to the sacral nerve roots in paralyzed patients for recovery of pelvic visceral functions after failure of a previous implanted dorsal Brindley-Finetech controller with sacral deafferentation.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Nov 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialPlacement of bupivacaine-soaked Spongostan in episiotomy bed is effective treatment modality for episiotomy-associated pain.
To investigate the efficacy of placing bupivacaine-soaked Spongostan (Ferrosan, Soeborg, Copenhagen, Denmark) in episiotomy beds for relief of postpartum pain. ⋯ Placement of bupivacaine-soaked spongostan into the episiotomy bed resulted in decreased postpartum pain and drug requirement. It may be attributed to a higher drug concentration at episiotomy bed and prolonged drug effect.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialPain relief by continuous intraperitoneal nebulization of ropivacaine during gynecologic laparoscopic surgery--a randomized study and review of the literature.
To evaluate the efficacy of intraperitoneal nebulization of ropivacaine on pain relief during and after gynecologic laparoscopic procedures including a review of the literature. ⋯ Our study is the first to examine the effects of intraperitoneal nebulization of ropivacaine throughout laparoscopic gynecologic procedures on patients undergoing general anesthesia. Nebulization of 100 mg of ropivacaine under our specific regimen of anesthesia does not improve patients' outcome in terms of intraoperative and postoperative pain along with consumption of analgesics. Further research with other regimens is required.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2008
What is the learning curve for robotic assisted gynecologic surgery?
The purpose of this study was to estimate the learning curve when using the da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA) in benign gynecologic cases by a team of 2 gynecologic laparoscopists. ⋯ Robotic assisted surgery is an enabling technology that allows gynecologic surgeons the ability to offer laparoscopic procedures to most of their patients. In the hands of surgeons with advanced laparoscopic skills, the learning curve to stabilize operative times for the various surgical procedures in women requiring benign gynecolologic interventions is 50 cases.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2008
Thermal conduction, compression, and electrical current--an evaluation of major parameters of electrosurgical vessel sealing in a porcine in vitro model.
Bipolar vessel sealing is pivotal in laparoscopic hemostasis. However, major coaptive desiccation parameters have yet to be investigated in detail. The current investigation aims to study the impact of compressive pressure, thermal conduction, and electrical current effects on seal quality in a randomized, controlled experimental trial in an in vitro porcine model of vessel sealing. ⋯ Upper and lower pressure boundaries for safe coaptation exist for both arteries and veins. Vessel sealing by thermal conduction without electrical current effects is possible but represents a less effective method for coaptation. These findings have implications for the rational design of new electrosurgical instruments.