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{"title":"Primary Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with Concurrent Paraesophageal Hernia Repair in Obese Patients.","authors":"Daniel Knewitz, Jorge Cornejo Aguilar, Shalyn Fullerton, Lorna Evans, Steven Bowers, Enrique Elli","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00062","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Additional support for the safety and feasibility of combined paraesophageal hernia repair and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is needed. We sought to analyze both the short- and long-term outcomes of patients who underwent this combined operation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Single institution retrospective analysis of overall morbidity and mortality of patients who underwent primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with paraesophageal hernia repair from January 2014 to July 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-two patients met inclusion criteria. Mean preoperative body mass index was 40 kg/m². Most patients underwent a robotic approach. Six and three patients were noted to have minor and major postoperative complications, respectively. Ample comorbidity resolution and weight loss outcomes were noted. A robotic approach was associated with a significantly decreased operative time.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Minimally invasive paraesophageal hernia repair with concurrent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a feasible and effective procedure, which leads to significant weight loss and associated comorbidity resolution. This simultaneous operation may be accomplished safely and potentially faster via a robotic approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Retroperitoneoscopic Left Live Donor Nephrectomy.","authors":"Marwan Idrees, Zi Qin Ng, Melvyn Kuan, Lingjun Mou","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00036","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy (RDN) approach is an unfamiliar approach to the donor surgeons in Australia and New Zealand due to the background General Surgery training. The learning curve when transitioning from transperitoneal to retroperitonoscopic donor nephrectomy is relatively short with minimal morbidity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We detail our standardized surgical approach for performing RDN, including technical tips and maneuvers as well as visual aids that ensure the procedure's safety and efficacy.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>RDN demonstrates notable advantages over traditional laparoscopic methods, including shorter operative times, less postoperative pain, and quicker recovery, thereby enhancing donor safety and graft function. Our goal is to outline our institution's RDN technique, offering valuable insights to aid donor surgeons in incorporating this method into their surgical repertoire. This approach requires a precise surgical technique and adequate training to maximize outcomes and minimize donor complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11973473/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143803724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Laparoscopic Management of Inguinal Canal Fat Mass (Cord Lipoma) in Inguinal Hernia.","authors":"Abdullah D Aldohayan, Najla A Aldohayan, Fahad Y Bamehriz, Abdulaziz M Alnumay, Omar A Ababtain, Abdullah R Alzamil, Fares S Aldokhayel, Duaa S Alhumoudi, Nahlah A Aldahian","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00043","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Patients with an inguinal hernia usually report an inguinal bulge and pain. Inguinal canal fat can cause lower abdominal pain, swelling, and an inguinal hernia. Round ligament lipomas (RLLs) and inguinal cord lipomas (CLs) comprise invagination of extraperitoneal fat in the inguinal canal through the deep inguinal ring, with or without a hernia sac. During open surgery, The Inguinal canal fat mass (ICFM) previously labeled CL or RLL is usually excised and considered a CL, RLL, or inguinal canal lipoma. A lipoma is a benign tumor; therefore, it is not optimal to label inguinal fat as a lipoma. Moreover, lipoma incidence is 1 in 1,000; however, CL incidence is as high as 72.1%. During laparoscopy, it is difficult to observe the inguinal canal. CLs and RLLs can be missed during transabdominal preperitoneal and total extraperitoneal repair. We evaluated the importance of the anatomical identification and management of ICFM, previously labeled CL or RLL in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All patients (n = 102; 93 male and 9 female patients) with an inguinal hernia who underwent laparoscopic examination and management of the ICFM, previously labeled CL or RLL between May 2016 and May 2022 were included. All fatty mass of the inguinal were excised preserving the fat around the spermatic cord or round ligament.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More inguinal fat was observed in female patients. After surgery, the patients' symptoms improved dramatically.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Laparoscopic retromuscular repair and exploration of the inguinal canal and excision of ICFM, previously labeled CL or RLL are less likely to result in missed inguinal hernias and more likely to result in good outcomes and fewer postoperative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967724/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sutureless \"Slim-Mesh\" Technique for the Repair of Abdominal-Wall Hernias in the Obese Population.","authors":"Silvio Alen Canton, Michele Valmasoni","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00072","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>In 2009, we designed the sutureless \"Slim-Mesh\" laparoscopic technique to facilitate and promote repair of ventral hernias in the obese/superobese populations, including cases with large-giant/massive and multiple widely-spaced hernias. We also aimed to reduce surgical time and intra- and postoperative complications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cases were divided into Class I (body mass index [BMI] 30.0-34.9 kg/m²), II (35.0-39.9 kg/m²), III (40.0-49.9 kg/m²), and superobese (50.0-59.9 kg/m²). A ventral hernia was small-medium (∅ 2-9.9 cm), or large (∅ 10-14.9 cm)-giant (∅ 15-19.9 cm)/massive (∅ ≥ 20 cm). Between September 2009 and May 2023, 64 obese/superobese ventral-hernia patients were enrolled prospectively (81%)-retrospectively and treated with the Slim-Mesh technique.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We operated on 35 males and 29 females. Mean age and BMI were 60 years old and 33 kg/m², respectively. Class I cases numbered 48, II 13, III 2, with 1 superobese case. Small-medium, large-giant, and massive ventral hernias were found intraoperatively in 40, 21, and 3 cases, respectively. Mean surgical time for all cases was 104 minutes. Mean length of hospital stay was 2 days and mean follow-up time was 5 years. We had 1 case of chronic abdominal-wall pain and 6 late postoperative-complications: 4 (6%) hernia recurrences, and 2 trocar-site hernias.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The sutureless \"Slim-Mesh\" technique implements the laparoscopic approach to repair ventral hernias in the obese/superobese populations rather than open surgery or traditional transfixation suture-based laparoscopy, including cases with large-giant/massive and multiple widely-spaced hernias. This study proves that \"Slim-Mesh\" is safe, straightforward, quick, easy-to-reproduce, and economical.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11960418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143764043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nonabsorbable Polymeric Clips for Appendicular Stump Closure during Laparoscopic Appendectomy.","authors":"Mohammed S Foula, Hassan Alsaleem, Ahmed Eldamati, Naser M Amer, Ali H Alsaffar, Hefzi Alratrout, Mohammed Sharroufna, Waleed A Elsayed, Hazem Zakaria","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00056","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute appendicitis is the most frequent cause of emergency surgical procedures performed worldwide. Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has gained considerable popularity in the last decades. However, the ideal method for appendicular stump closure during LA is still debatable and depends on the surgeon's preference and intraoperative judgment. The endoloop ligatures (EL) is the most used method but its application is quite challenging. The efficacy of nonabsorbable polymeric clip (PC) has been proven and it was first described for appendicular stump closure in 2007.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective comparative cohort study was conducted including all consecutive patients who underwent LA from January 2017 to the end of 2023 in a tertiary university hospital. Data were retrieved from their electronic medical files. The patients were classified into 2 groups. The appendicular stump was closed using EL, in the first group, and using PC, in the second group. The calculated operative time started from the patient's entry to the operating theatre till transfer to the recovery room.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 556 patients who underwent LA, 483 patients were included and classified into Group I (313 patients with EL), and Group II (170 patients with PC). Intraoperatively, complicated acute appendicitis was found in 27.8% and 36.5% and the median diameter of the appendix was reported 10 and 11.4 millimeters, respectively. The procedure was significantly shorter using PC (70 minutes vs 75 minutes, <i>P</i> = .03) and the cost was lower using PC ($42.6 vs $95.8). Intra-abdominal collection was reported in 1.6% and 0.6%, localized abscess was reported in 1% and 0.6%, and the hospital readmission rate was 3.19% and 1.18%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of nonabsorbable PCs is safe and feasible for appendicular stump closure during LA for acute appendicitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967720/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Outcomes of Robotic Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Subtotal Cholecystectomy: A Retrospective Analysis of Surgical Efficacy and Postoperative Intervention.","authors":"Veronika Stefanishina, Sushant B Remersu, Sabrina Elliott, Fnu Sreekanth, Rafael Fazylov, Simcha Pollack, Pratap K Gadangi, Thomas McIntyre, Silvio Ghirardo, Sreedhar Kallakuri, Muthukumar Muthusamy","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00058","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Subtotal cholecystectomy is employed when the hepatocystic triangle cannot be visualized, a surgical maneuver reserved for difficult gallbladders. The current literature compares an open versus laparoscopic approach with little discussion of robotic-assisted procedures. Although the robotic approach offers enhanced visualization and dexterity, its application in subtotal cholecystectomy remains underexplored. This study aims to compare the outcomes of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomies, focusing on postoperative complications and the learning curve associated with robotic surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study population included patients from July 2021 to June 2024 who underwent a subtotal cholecystectomy either laparoscopically or robotically with either fenestrated or reconstituted closure of the remaining biliary structures. A subtotal cholecystectomy was defined as a cholecystectomy with failure to control the cystic duct or view of the hepatocystic triangle of safety leading to at least 50% removal of the gallbladder body. Patients were categorized by their operative techniques: robotic or laparoscopic. The study variables included indication, age, gender, weight, operative variables, closure type, subsequent interventions, and other outcome data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In a retrospective analysis of 48 subtotal cholecystectomy cases performed between July 2021 and June 2024, 37.5% were robotic, and 62.5% were laparoscopic. Robotic procedures were more often associated with reconstituted closure (72.22%) compared to laparoscopic procedures, which used fenestrated closure (100%). Postoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was significantly less frequent in the robotic group (11.1%) compared to the laparoscopic group (27.1%, <i>P</i> = .03). No patients in the reconstituted group needed postoperative ERCP, while 31.25% of fenestrated cases did (<i>P</i> = .004). Surgical duration and length of stay were comparable between the 2 techniques, challenging the notion of a steep learning curve for robotic surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Robotic-assisted subtotal cholecystectomy is a practical and potentially superior alternative to laparoscopic methods, particularly in reducing the need for postoperative interventions like ERCP. The findings support the broader adoption of robotics in challenging gallbladder surgeries. Further multicenter studies with larger cohorts are recommended to confirm these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11949253/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143730607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Minimally Invasive Myomectomy with Temporary Bilateral Uterine Artery Blockage at Anterior Cul-de-Sac.","authors":"Pengfei Wang, Lucia Di Francesco, Valmiki Seeraj, Swati Kumari, Salma Moustafa, Liaisan Uzianbaeva, Alireza Mehdizadeh","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00078","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Minimizing intraoperative bleeding is pivotal in myomectomy, and blockage of uterine arteries has been reported as an effective approach. We developed a novel technique to temporary occlude bilateral uterine arteries at the anterior cul-de-sac in minimally invasive myomectomy (MIS), including minilaparotomy, laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy, and laparoscopic myomectomy. This study aims to evaluate the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of this technique in complicated myomectomy cases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-seven patients underwent minimally invasive myomectomy by single minimally invasive surgeon using bilateral uterine arteries blockage. To match the complexity of myomectomy, 66 open cases performed by generalists were used for control.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were no significant differences in fibroid size, number, or weight between MIS and open myomectomy groups. For intraoperative outcomes, the MIS group showed longer operative time (271.3 ± 72.9 vs 179.9 ± 78.8 minutes, <i>P</i> < .05), but fewer cases of intraoperative blood transfusion (3% vs 17%, <i>P</i> < .05) and fewer intraoperative complications (0% vs 3%, <i>P</i> < .005). For postoperative outcomes, the MIS group demonstrated shorter hospital stay (70% vs 29% for 0-1 day; 11% vs 42% for 2 days; 19% vs 29% for 3 or more days, <i>P</i> < .05) and fewer postoperative complications (3% vs 9%, <i>P</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Temporary blockage bilateral uterine arteries enable the safe performance of complicated myomectomy via minimally invasive surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11935644/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143719969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biliary Dyskinesia - Is It Real?","authors":"Jesse L Popover, Zachary W Oulton, Zachary G Brown, Natalie E King, Emily E Sardzinski, Adnan Imam, Majd Al Masri, Yarret Robles, Umashankkar Kannan, Bradley Gaddis, Paul G Toomey","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00053","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Biliary dyskinesia is a functional gallbladder disorder characterized by altered gallbladder motility. This often presents as history of biliary symptoms without imaging evidence of gallstones, sludge, or other structural pathology. The diagnosis is made by demonstration of abnormal gallbladder emptying on hepatic iminodiacetic acid analogue scan with cholecystokinin administration (HIDA-CCK). The aim of this study was to determine if patients with biliary dyskinesia who undergo cholecystectomy have abnormal pathology and resolution of symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a retrospective cohort study reviewing patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis or biliary dyskinesia who underwent cholecystectomy by a single surgical practice from 2015 to 2019. Clinical symptoms, radiologic findings and surgical pathology were assessed. The primary endpoints were pathologic changes and symptom resolution after cholecystectomy. Secondary endpoints were correlation of symptomatic disease with gender, age, and body mass index (BMI). Variables are presented as median (interquartile range [IQR] or frequency [%]).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four hundred and fifteen patients met inclusion criteria. Of these patients, 89 patients (21%) had biliary dyskinesia. The age of patients with biliary dyskinesia was 46 (33-58) years with the BMI of patients with biliary dyskinesia being 28 (24-33). A total of 82 patients with biliary dyskinesia were women (92%). Patients diagnosed with calculus disease (symptomatic cholelithiasis, acute calculous cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis) had an age of 55 (35-69) years. The majority (214 [66%]) of patients were women with calculus disease and 153 (71%) women had symptomatic cholelithiasis. Significance was observed in BMI between the groups, with the overall being 29 (25-35). The most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain, reported by 86 (97%) patients with biliary dyskinesia. The median ejection fraction (EF) was 18% (11-27%). Three patients with biliary dyskinesia (3%) had a median EF of 94% (86-99%), consistent with hyperkinetic biliary dyskinesia (>80%). Pathology demonstrated chronic cholecystitis in 75 specimens (84%), normal in 9 specimens (10%), and cholesterolosis alone in 5 specimens (7%). All patients experienced resolution of symptoms postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Symptomatic patients with evidence of biliary dyskinesia were more likely to be younger and have a lower BMI than those with cholelithiasis and occurred most commonly for women. Most patients with biliary dyskinesia had histologic evidence of chronic gallbladder inflammation. Cholecystectomy resulted in resolution of symptoms in all patients with biliary dyskinesia. Cholecystectomy should be considered for first-line treatment of patients presenting with biliary symptoms, negative ultrasound findings and scintigraphic evidence of abnormal biliary function.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967721/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vaginal Cuff Complications After Closure with an Endoscopic Device versus Conventional Suturing.","authors":"Nicole Brzozowski, Lily Deng, Anya Laibangyang, Skylar Gill, Mounikasai Talari, Bradley Nolan, Dorothy B Wakefield, David Doo, Linus Chuang","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00035","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Proficiency with laparoscopic suturing is often the rate-limiting step in performing a total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Intracorporeal suturing is challenging due to difficulties with needle control and tissue handling. Endoscopic suturing devices may improve operator experience.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare rates of vaginal cuff complications between cuff closures performed with an endoscopic device versus conventional laparoscopic instruments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>IRB-approved retrospective cohort study from 2018 to 2022. Data were stored in REDCap. Statistical analyses were performed with SAS 9.4.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 223 patients were included; 29 patients experienced a vaginal cuff complication (13%). There was a nonsignificant trend towards increased cuff complications in the Endo Stitch group (19.2% vs 11.4%, <i>P</i> = .16; OR = 1.8, 95% CI 0.78-4.38). Patients with an Endo Stitch closure had significantly more cases of cuff cellulitis (8.5% vs 0%, <i>P</i> = .002). There was no significant difference in pelvic fluid collections or abscess (2.1% vs 1.1%, <i>P</i> = .51). While all cases of cuff dehiscence occurred in the conventional closure group, the difference was not statistically significant (0% vs 2.8%, <i>P</i> = .59). There was no significant difference in vaginal bleeding (14.9% vs 9.1%, <i>P</i> = .24).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>No significant difference was observed in composite vaginal cuff complications using barbed suture with the Endo Stitch device versus conventional laparoscopic instruments. However, the trend towards increased cuff complications and the significantly increased rates of cuff cellulitis observed with an Endo Stitch closure is concerning. As the current data is limited by a small sample size, both methods should be considered appropriate. However, more studies at higher power are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"28 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Initial Outcomes and Methodologies of a Novel Single-Port Robotic Surgery in Gynecology.","authors":"Pijun Gong, Hui Mao, Tingting He, Li Bai, Haiyan Wang, Jinyan Zhao, Zheng Ma, Xiang Xue","doi":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00047","DOIUrl":"10.4293/JSLS.2024.00047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>The study aims to elucidate the initial results and methodologies employed in utilizing a recently introduced single-port (SP) robotic surgical system for the management for benign and malignant gynecological disorders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 33 patients with benign or malignant gynecologic conditions between 2022 and 2024 were included, all patients underwent SP robotic surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 33 patients were successfully enrolled. The study participants demonstrated a mean age of 43.9 ± 11.9 years, a mean body mass index of 21.9 ± 3.0 kg/m², a mean operating time of 105.5 ± 52.4 minutes, and a mean estimated blood loss of 34.6 ± 30.5 mL. There were no cases of conversion to multiport laparoscopy or laparotomy, and only 1 patient developed postoperative fever. The postoperative pain score fell within an acceptable range, and satisfactory scar healing was seen in all cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The practicality and safety of the EDGE SP1000 system have been demonstrated in a subset of patients. However, more study and specific surgical skills are required to completely comprehend the benefits and long-term outcomes of robotic surgical systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":17679,"journal":{"name":"JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons","volume":"28 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741202/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143007777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}