Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
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Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech · Jun 2011
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyLaparoscopic appendicectomy for complicated appendicitis: is it safe and justified?: A retrospective analysis.
Although laparoscopic appendectomy has some advantages over open appendectomy, the literature suggests conflicting results regarding postoperative complications for complicated appendicitis. ⋯ The morbidity rates, particularly for intra-abdominal abscesses and wound infection were less for laparoscopic appendectomy in complicated appendicitis than those reported in the literature for open appendectomy, whereas operating times and hospital stays were similar.
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Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech · Jun 2011
ReviewUse of fibrin-based sealants and gelatin-matrix hemostats in laparoscopic liver surgery.
During surgery, liver tissue is particularly prone to bleeding which can be difficult to control, especially in patients with liver disease-associated coagulopathy. Topical sealants and hemostats can enhance clot formation and wound healing, and can be useful for controlling or preventing troublesome bleeding during surgical interventions where conventional methods of hemostasis are inadequate. ⋯ On the basis of current evidence of using hemostats and sealants in open liver surgery, there is potential of developing these strategies in laparoscopic liver surgery.
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Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyTransumbilical single-port laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: initial experience of single institute.
Conventional laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias is generally performed by using 3 ports. In this study, the authors report their initial experiences of transumbilical single-port transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair of inguinal hernia using a unique "single port." ⋯ Transumbilical single-port TAPP repair of an inguinal hernia is technically feasible, provides nearly scarless surgery and can be performed safely and effectively in selected patients with an inguinal hernia.