Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Apr 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialNausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: a study of the incidence and the effects of tropisetron prophylaxis.
We have studied the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and the effect of prophylactic tropisetron, a 5-HT3 antagonist, during the first 24 hr after elective gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. Thirty-two of 68 patients (47%) experienced nausea or vomiting some time during the observation period. Sixteen of these patients (50%) had their first emetic symptoms after discharge from the recovery room. We could see no difference in the frequency of PONV in the patients who were given prophylactic tropisetron 5 mg orally before anesthesia.
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Apr 1999
Case ReportsThoracoscopic approach to posterior mediastinal neurogenic tumors in the adult.
Although neurogenic tumors are the most frequent posterior mediastinal tumors, few reports exist on thoracoscopic resection, and methods are not yet standardized. Two cases of thoracoscopic resection of benign posterior mediastinal schwannomas are presented. We believe that in carefully selected patients, thoracoscopic resection can be performed easily and with minimal morbidity.