Ruggero De Paulis, Raffaele Scaffa, Andrea Salica, Luca Weltert, Ilaria Chirichilli
{"title":"Biological solutions to aortic root replacement: valve-sparing versus bioprosthetic conduit.","authors":"Ruggero De Paulis, Raffaele Scaffa, Andrea Salica, Luca Weltert, Ilaria Chirichilli","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.04.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.04.12","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Composite valve graft implantation described by Bentall and De Bono is a well-documented technique of aortic root replacement used for a large spectrum of pathologic conditions involving the aortic valve and the ascending aorta. While mechanical valves were initially used, biological prostheses were later introduced in order to avoid long-term anticoagulation and its related complications. The increasing age of patients who undergo aortic root surgery, and data supporting the use of a biological aortic valve in the younger population, have significantly increased the need for a composite biological valved conduit. However, parallel to the increased use of biological valve in the context of a Bentall operation, aortic valve-sparing (AVS) operation have also been performed in a growing number of patients. Sarsam and David described the remodeling and the reimplantation procedures more than 25 years ago with the aim of sparing otherwise normal aortic valves in the presence of a root aneurysm. Important achievements in this discipline have occurred over the past decade including development and refinement of valve preserving aortic root replacement techniques, development of a classification system for aortic insufficiency, surgical approaches to cusp disease with different cusp anatomy. Both procedures can now provide excellent root reconstruction and adequate clinical results in terms of late valve durability. The AVS technique offers several advantages over the Bentall procedure, such as no need for oral anticoagulation and lifestyle adjustments. AVS operations have become established alternatives to Bentall procedures for patients with aortic root pathology. However, data comparing the safety and durability of these approaches are lacking.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"94"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.04.12","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36274166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for the ascending aorta: experience and pitfalls.","authors":"Ryan P Plichta, G Chad Hughes","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.03.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of the ascending aorta is a developing alternative treatment strategy, which currently is specifically aimed at patients who are too high risk for open surgery. TEVAR has been applied to patients with a variety of pathologies of the ascending aorta including type A dissection, intramural hematoma (IMH), penetrating ulcers, aneurysm and pseudoaneurysm. Here we discuss the current evidence regarding the use of TEVAR for the ascending aorta as well as the latest techniques and pitfalls of the procedure. The challenges of this modality are considerable, and the techniques that have been applied draw from the many facets of endovascular experience. There is limited literature regarding the use of stent grafts in the ascending aorta, and the pool of patients currently considered appropriate candidates for the procedure is small. This is an evolving intervention that warrants further study and the development of devices specifically engineered to meet the anatomical and physiologic challenges of the ascending aorta.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.01","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francisco Javier Pérez Lara, Marta Conejo Porras, Jose Manuel Hernández González, Horacio Oliva Muñoz
{"title":"Using FloSeal<sup>®</sup> to control digestive bleeding in the distal large bowel.","authors":"Francisco Javier Pérez Lara, Marta Conejo Porras, Jose Manuel Hernández González, Horacio Oliva Muñoz","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.04.01","DOIUrl":"10.21037/jovs.2018.04.01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present an alternative treatment to resolve lower gastrointestinal bleeding by the application of FloSeal, a haemostatic matrix. Fundamentally, the treatment consists of inserting the tube containing the Sengstaken-Blakemore probe impregnated with FloSeal into the rectum-sigma. This procedure is simple, easy to reproduce and can be very useful to control bleeding in the last section of the gastrointestinal tract.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5994471/pdf/jovs-04-2018.04.01.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preface for minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer.","authors":"Jin Shing Chen","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.05.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.05.10","url":null,"abstract":"With advancements in computed tomography screening program for early lung cancer, small lung nodules have been increasingly detected. Recently, uniportal and nonintubated VATS for major lung resections has become a revolution in the treatment of lung cancer.","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.05.10","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicola Galea, Filippo Piatti, Christopher Lau, Francesco Sturla, Luca Weltert, Iacopo Carbone, Ruggero De Paulis, Mario Gaudino, Leonard N Girardi
{"title":"4D flow characterization of aortic blood flow after valve sparing root reimplantation procedure.","authors":"Nicola Galea, Filippo Piatti, Christopher Lau, Francesco Sturla, Luca Weltert, Iacopo Carbone, Ruggero De Paulis, Mario Gaudino, Leonard N Girardi","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.03.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.17","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSRR) with reimplantation technique is an effective alternative for young patients with dilated roots and preserved cusps, which avoids the risks of lifelong anticoagulation or valve degeneration. New grafts with anatomically-shaped sinuses have been developed in order to preserve aortic root physiology, which could decrease complication rates and improve durability. However, controversy remains regarding the effect of recreation of the sinuses of Valsalva during VSRR on long-term outcomes. The novel 4D flow technique, exploiting its unique ability to combine anatomical evaluation of the root with fluid-dynamic assessment of aortic flow, enables integrated analysis of the close interaction between graft design, valvular morphology and three-dimensional (3D) flow characteristics. Early experimental studies have shown how graft shape affects the aortic root flow pattern, formation of vortexes and helicity of downstream flow; however, the clinical significance of these findings is yet to be clarified. Various and still unexplored knowledge can be obtained from the qualitative and quantitative analysis of these complex datasets, that could shed more light on which is the best among myriad surgical techniques and grafts adopted in VSRR. The extraordinary potential 4D flow imaging opens new boundless horizons in the perspective of an increasingly patient-tailored surgical planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.17","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36274168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The state of the art of the minimally invasive thoracic surgery in Italy.","authors":"Luca Bertolaccini, Roberto Crisci","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.05.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.05.05","url":null,"abstract":"Our discipline is in the centre of revolutionary changes. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is nowadays considered an acceptable approach for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, as recommended by current guidelines. VATS approaches present a decreased operative trauma with a subsequent reduction in both postoperative and long-term pain when compared to thoracotomy, without differences in oncological and survival outcomes.","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5994470/pdf/jovs-04-2018.05.05.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paolo Berretta, Mariano Cefarelli, Walter Vessella, Michele D Pierri, Roberto Carozza, Giulia Abramucci, Christopher Munch, Hossein M Zahedi, Marco Di Eusanio
{"title":"Ultra fast track surgery: a rapid deployment aortic valve replacement through a J-ministernotomy.","authors":"Paolo Berretta, Mariano Cefarelli, Walter Vessella, Michele D Pierri, Roberto Carozza, Giulia Abramucci, Christopher Munch, Hossein M Zahedi, Marco Di Eusanio","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.04.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.04.14","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aortic valve surgery has been undergone continuous development over the last years, involving less invasive techniques and the use of new technologies to reduce the traumatic impact of the intervention and extend the operability toward increasingly high-risk patients. Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) has gradually been recognized as a less traumatic technique compared to median sternotomy, becoming first choice approach in numerous experienced centers. Herein we present our multidisciplinary minimally invasive approach for AVR, involving: (I) reduced chest incision; (II) rapid deployment AVR; (III) minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation system; and (IV) ultra fast track (UFT) anaesthetic management.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.04.14","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trevor A Davis, Pooja Yesantharao, Jinny Ha, Jason D Prescott, Stephen C Yang
{"title":"An unusual etiology of hyperparathyroidism: robotic-assisted resection of a giant functional intrathymic parathyroid cyst.","authors":"Trevor A Davis, Pooja Yesantharao, Jinny Ha, Jason D Prescott, Stephen C Yang","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.03.22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parathyroid cysts (PCs) are relatively rare entities, with an even smaller proportion that functionally produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). Given associated hypercalcemia, often symptomatic, as well as potentially related osteoporosis and/or nephrolithiasis, resection of these functional cysts is often indicated. This case report details the management course for a patient who presented with primary hyperparathyroidism and was ultimately found to have a functional intrathymic PC. During initial workup, 4-dimensional computed tomography (4D-CT) of the neck demonstrated enlarged left upper and right lower parathyroid glands; however, the patient's hyperparathyroid state persisted even after bilateral neck exploration and resection of these two glands. Subsequent postoperative imaging of the mediastinum revealed a large (11 cm) thymic cyst. The patient consequently underwent uneventful robotic-assisted thoracoscopic excision of the mediastinal cyst. Intraoperative blood PTH levels dropped from 734 pg/mL preoperatively to 86 pg/nL 10 minutes following resection, consistent with surgical cure by the Miami Criteria. At two months postoperatively, the patient's serum total calcium (STC) was normal at 9.2 mg/dL. Final surgical pathology noted a 15-gram parathyroid gland, with cystic degeneration. As the robot becomes further integrated into the everyday practice of thoracic surgery, we believe this approach offers advantages over conventional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for mediastinal resections. Advantages include better visualization and finer, more precise dissection, especially important in this case, given the proximity of vital structures and the small, but real, risk of parathyromatosis associated with intraoperative cyst rupture.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.22","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ten-year experience with the Perceval S sutureless prosthesis: lessons learned and future perspectives.","authors":"Vincent Chauvette, Amine Mazine, Denis Bouchard","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.03.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.10","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aortic stenosis has traditionally been addressed with surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR). In recent years, several technologies have emerged as alternative treatment methods for aortic valve disease. Among them, the Perceval (LivaNova, London, UK) is a sutureless valve that has been used in clinical practice for over 10 years. It has been implanted in over 20,000 patients worldwide. With nearly 600 Perceval implants since 2011, the Montreal Heart Institute has developed a worldwide expertise with this technology. In this article, we provide an overview of the clinical data currently available in the literature and discuss the lessons we have learned from our experience with the Perceval prosthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/jovs.2018.03.10","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roberto Crisci, Reinhold Perkmann, Francesco Zaraca
{"title":"VATS and RATS lobectomy up to date: clinical and experimental evidences.","authors":"Roberto Crisci, Reinhold Perkmann, Francesco Zaraca","doi":"10.21037/jovs.2018.04.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/jovs.2018.04.11","url":null,"abstract":"VATS lobectomy has been representing the gold standard treatment in early stage “non-small cell lung cancer” (NSCLC) for the last 15 years. Never before has technology influenced so much the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in thoracic surgery.","PeriodicalId":17587,"journal":{"name":"Journal of visualized surgery","volume":"4 ","pages":"86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5994438/pdf/jovs-04-2018.04.11.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36275776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}