Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Apr 2019
Evolution Strategies in Transaxillary Robotic Thyroidectomy: Considerations on the First 449 Cases Performed.
In the past 20 years, the fast spread of new surgical technologies has reached an important peak with the advent of the robotic surgery. Many studies have been run about a cosmetic desire to avoid neck scars after thyroid surgery and this has led to the development of remote access robotic thyroidectomy (RT). Among the various RT approaches, unilateral transaxillary access is one of the most widely used, reporting excellent results in terms of feasibility and patient's compliance. The mini-invasive technique demonstrated many potential shortcoming overcomes with the robotic approach. At our institution a team of 3 skilled endocrine surgeons with experience in laparoscopic and robotic procedures performed RT. Our aim is to report our 8-year single-centre robot-assisted thyroidectomy experience, by applying a gasless unilateral transaxillary approach with the so-called hybrid technique, and to demonstrate its safety and feasibility. ⋯ This study confirms the application of robotic approach in thyroid surgery as a feasible technique in terms of safety and complications risk. The hybrid technique, together with a dedicated surgical team, can lead to obtaining the same outcomes of traditional anterior cervicotomic surgery, adding a scarless thyroidectomy.
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Apr 2019
Efficacy of Assessing Intraoperative Bowel Perfusion with Near-Infrared Camera in Laparoscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery.
Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication after gastric cancer surgery. Inadequate blood supply is regarded as an important risk factor. The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and usefulness of intraoperative assessment of anastomotic vascular perfusion in gastric cancer surgery using near-infrared (NIR) camera imaging with indocyanine green (ICG)-enhanced fluorescence technique. ⋯ This study showed intraoperative ICG angiography using NIR camera is feasible and provides imaging of anastomotic blood flow. Further studies are needed for practice.
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Mar 2019
Long-Term Outcomes of Endoluminal Sharp Recanalization of Occluded Inferior Vena Cava in Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
To report the long-term results of endoluminal sharp recanalization of occluded inferior vena cava (IVC) in patients with the Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS). ⋯ Endoluminal sharp recanalization of occluded IVC in patients with BCS is safe and effective with good long-term outcomes.
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Mar 2019
Retracted PublicationEndoscopic Treatment of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography-Related Duodenal Perforations.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-related duodenal perforation is a rare complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated endoscopic management experience and outcomes of ERCP-related duodenal perforations. ⋯ Many (especially type I and II) ERCP-related duodenal perforations can be successfully treated with endoscopic management. Active endoscopic therapy may be better than passive conservative treatment for type II perforations.
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Mar 2019
Comparative StudyManagement of Adnexal Torsion: A 13-Year Experience in Single Tertiary Center.
Adnexal torsion constitutes 2.7% of gynecological emergencies, it is more frequently seen in reproductive age. Delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to loss of the ovary. In this study, we aimed to assess patients who had adnexal torsion and compare laparoscopy with laparotomy in the treatment of these patients and point the most appropriate surgery according to age groups of the patients and comparison of patient characteristics and management between adnexal torsion in postmenopausal and premenopausal patients. ⋯ Laparoscopic surgery is preferred for young patients who want to preserve their fertility, but postmenopausal ovarian masses presenting with torsion should be analyzed with frozen section whenever possible, if not possible or not conclusive, staging surgery is more appropriate especially if there is suspicion of malignancy.