María H. Gaitán Buitrago, Marcela Velásquez Salazar, J. A. Montes Cardona, Luis F. Mosquera Solano
{"title":"The age of artificial intelligence and its impact on learning surgical skills: is it the future of surgery?","authors":"María H. Gaitán Buitrago, Marcela Velásquez Salazar, J. A. Montes Cardona, Luis F. Mosquera Solano","doi":"10.25132/raac.v115.n2.1782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v115.n2.1782","url":null,"abstract":"Educational changes present a challenge for teachers in terms of how to effectively teach and enhance student performance. Surgery demands manual dexterity that reflects critical thinking and the ability to make efficient decisions quickly in complex situations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool that can enhance the performance of both undergraduate and graduate students and improve clinical outcomes. The role of traditional teaching and the future of surgical education need to be addressed.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"62 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141405838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microsurgery for phallic reconstruction","authors":"Claudio Brandi, Carlos Giudice","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1678","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The absence of the penis causes serious physical limitations and psychosocial distress. Phallic reconstruction (PR) is a complex procedure because it involves the restoration of morphological and functional aspects. The radial forearm flap (RFF) is one of the best options for PR. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the results of a series of patients undergoing PR using RFF. Material and methods: We conducted a descriptive observational study by reviewing the records of patients who underwent PR with RFF not related to gender dysphoria between July 2014 and July 2017. Results: Three patients aged 27, 36, and 22 years underwent reconstruction for traumatic amputation, oncologic treatment sequelae, and congenital defect, respectively. None of the patients developed flap necrosis. Somatic sensation was effective in all three cases and erogenous sensation in one. All patients reported overall satisfaction with the procedure. Conclusion: The use of RFF for PR by a multidisciplinary team produced satisfactory and uncomplicated results. Urethral reconstruction should be decided depending on each patient.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"8 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141415848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mateo Poupard, Juan P. Beligoy, Ruth A. Zamudio Parry, Enrique L. Icardo, Gustavo E. Schmidt
{"title":"From a neuropsychiatric disorder to the correct diagnosis of insulinoma resolved by major pancreatic resection","authors":"Mateo Poupard, Juan P. Beligoy, Ruth A. Zamudio Parry, Enrique L. Icardo, Gustavo E. Schmidt","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1721","url":null,"abstract":"Insulinomas are rare pancreatic tumors usually benign with an incidence of 0.4%. They are more common in women with a female-to-male ratio of 2:1. It is the most common functioning neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas and is responsible for 70-75% of hyperinsulinemia in clinical practice1. The diagnosis is often a challenge, and a delay in diagnosis can have serious consequences for the patient. Surgical treatment is curative in more than 90% of cases, and the conservative approach is the treatment of choice whenever possible. We report the case of a cephalic pancreaticoduodenectomy (CPD) due to an insulinoma in a male patient with a previous misdiagnosis of a neuropsychiatric disorder treated with anticonvulsants.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"64 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141411813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sol C. Cordo Giovino, Alvaro V. Garat, María C. du Plessis, Martín A. De Salvo, Giuliano A. Corbatta, Mateo Frederick, Tomás Curutchet, Ignacio Espeche Maritano, Enrique J. Petracchi, C. Canullán
{"title":"Computed tomography scan after major abdominal surgery","authors":"Sol C. Cordo Giovino, Alvaro V. Garat, María C. du Plessis, Martín A. De Salvo, Giuliano A. Corbatta, Mateo Frederick, Tomás Curutchet, Ignacio Espeche Maritano, Enrique J. Petracchi, C. Canullán","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1763","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1763","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Major abdominal surgeries may present serious postoperative complications that require early diagnosis. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the usefulness of computed tomography (CT) for the early diagnosis of major abdominal surgery complications. Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective, observational and descriptive study using data obtained from the medical records of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery in a private hospital. Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of symptoms suggesting a postoperative complication. Patients with symptoms were classified into 3 groups: without CT, with CT with positive findings and with CT without abnormal findings. Results: A total of 154 patients were analyzed; mean age was 61.3 ± 12.5 years and 83 (54%) were male. Of 48 patients (31%) with symptoms suggestive of complications, 6 had very evident symptoms and were re-operated without CT, 7 had positive findings on CT and CT was negative in 14/41. All the patients had findings that supported the decision to re-operate. There were 27 cases (17.5%) with grade 3b complications of the Clavien-Dindo classification and 3 patients (2%) died. Conclusion: Computed tomography was useful to confirm a complication, but not to rule it out. Clinical parameters remain of utmost importance in patients with symptoms and absence of abnormal findings in post-operative CT.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"4 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141409534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manuel R. Montesinos, M. F. Montesinos, Alejandro Iotti
{"title":"Nodular fasciitis as cause of lateral neck tumor","authors":"Manuel R. Montesinos, M. F. Montesinos, Alejandro Iotti","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1561","url":null,"abstract":"Nodular fasciitis is a rare and benign neoplasm of the soft tissues that can occur in any region of the body and require surgical treatment. We report the case of a 41-year-old female patient with a lateral neck tumor which reached a size of 74.7 × 32.5 mm after two years. The tumor was completely removed under general anesthesia. The pathological examination reported proliferation of myofibroblasts, suggestive of nodular fasciitis. The patient evolved homolateral Claude Bernard Syndrome, without local complications and mild weakness of the ipsilateral arm which improved after 60 days with kinesiotherapy. This condition should be considered among the differential diagnoses of lateral neck tumors.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"16 1part1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141395837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pedro A. Saco, A. Voogd, Alejandro M. Beguerí Buquet, Pedro Valde, Gerardo Russier, María E. Matsuda, Nicolás Seffino, Jorgelina Guerra
{"title":"New perspectives in the management of low-risk thyroid cancer. Experience with thyroid lobectomy in a cohort of 114 patients","authors":"Pedro A. Saco, A. Voogd, Alejandro M. Beguerí Buquet, Pedro Valde, Gerardo Russier, María E. Matsuda, Nicolás Seffino, Jorgelina Guerra","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1780","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1780","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The treatment of low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is still a matter of debate. Over the past few decades, there has been a shift towards a more personalized approach, tailored to the individual risks of each patient and tumor. The current practice guidelines recommend lobectomy in selected patients, with low risk of recurrence. Objective: To describe the results of thyroid lobectomy in a cohort of patients with DTC with low risk of recurrence. Material and methods: We conducted a descriptive and observational study. The medical records of patients with DTC who underwent thyroid lobectomy between January 2015 and April 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Results: A total of 114 patients were operated on; mean age was 44 ± 12 years and 90 (79%) were women. The median tumor size was 9.4 mm (IQR 25-75% 7-13 mm), and 103 nodules (90%) were solid on ultrasound. Only 2 patients with vascular invasion involving > 4 vessels required completion thyroidectomy. There were no major complications and only one patient developed temporary recurrent laryngeal palsy. There were no locoregional or distant recurrences during mean follow-up of 33.4 months. Conclusion: Thyroid lobectomy for low-risk DTC had low morbidity and no recurrences in the series presented. The rigorous selection of patients and the interaction of a multidisciplinary team are considered essential for the successful implementation of this therapeutic approach.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141393279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José R. Varela, Enrique J. Petracchi, Héctor Posada, Magalí Muthular, Julián Azar, C. Canullán
{"title":"Isolated splenic hydatid disease","authors":"José R. Varela, Enrique J. Petracchi, Héctor Posada, Magalí Muthular, Julián Azar, C. Canullán","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1742","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1742","url":null,"abstract":"Hydatid disease is an endemic parasitosis in Argentina. The liver and lungs are the organs more commonly affected, but isolated splenic involvement is rare. The aim of this study is to report two cases of isolated splenic hydatid disease. The diagnosis was suspected by epidemiology and imaging tests. The serologic tests were negative in both cases. Surgical management was decided and both patients underwent laparoscopic total splenectomy. This disease should be suspected in endemic areas in the presence of splenic cysts despite negative serologic tests. Total splenectomy prevents local recurrence and complications associated with the residual cavity. The laparoscopic approach is preferred as it results in a shorter length of hospital stay and fewer abdominal wall complications.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"221 S719","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141413366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Mollard, R. Gasque, Magalí Chahdi Beltrame, Marcelo E. Lenz, F. Mattera, E.G. Quiñonez
{"title":"Liver resection in monolobar Caroli’s disease","authors":"L. Mollard, R. Gasque, Magalí Chahdi Beltrame, Marcelo E. Lenz, F. Mattera, E.G. Quiñonez","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1768","url":null,"abstract":"Caroli’s disease is a congenital disorder caused by a defect of the ductal plate. The clinical picture includes intrahepatic duct lithiasis and recurrent cholangitis usually in young people. The imaging tests reveal the presence of multifocal and segmental dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Cholangiocarcinoma can develop as a long-term complication of chronic bile duct inflammation and should always be considered as a differential diagnosis. We describe a rare case of a 52-year-old woman who presented with bile duct obstruction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy and required resection of liver segments II and III due to Caroli’s disease with a favorable outcome.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"21 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141410860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Initial experience in hepatectomies in Corrientes","authors":"José R. Segovia, M. S. Pozo","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1770","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.1770","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Liver surgery has evolved over time. There are no prior publications on the experience of liver surgery in the province of Corrientes. Our work group operates in both the public and private sectors. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the initial results of a consecutive series of patients undergoing different types of liver resections, performed by the same surgical team. Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective, observational, and descriptive study based on data from the medical records and operating room records of patients undergoing liver resection at public and private institutions from September 2019 to January 2023. Results: A total of 27 patients were operated on; mean age was 53 years (25-72) and 16 were women. We used the conventional approach in 25 cases and laparoscopy in 2. Four procedures were major liver resections and 23 were minor liver resections, The diagnoses were cancer in 22 cases and benign conditions in 5. Survival at 90 days was 96.2% One patient died (3.7%). The complications included postoperative liver abscesses in 2 patients (7.4%) and re-operation due to bleeding in 2 patients (7.4%), who had a subsequent favorable course and were discharged from the hospital. Conclusion: The morbidity and mortality in the described series were similar to those reported by other authors","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"17 5‐6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141411146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analytical observational studies","authors":"Victoria Santa María","doi":"10.25132/raac.v116.n2.cymvsm","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25132/raac.v116.n2.cymvsm","url":null,"abstract":"Analytical observational studies are epidemiologic research designs in which the investigator merely observes the natural course of events without active intervention in the research subject or strict control of the environment. They are often used when it is not feasible or ethical to intervene or manipulate study variables1,2. The term analytical refers specifically to those studies that analyze and compare two groups of subjects and, if well designed, can be used to make inferences about the general population. The research design that is chosen is closely related to the research question that needs to be answered and the objectives of the study. For instance, cross-sectional studies are used to evaluate the prevalence of a condition at a specific point in time, while cohort studies are utilized to analyze the impact of various exposures, including risk and protective factors, on an event of interest.","PeriodicalId":201340,"journal":{"name":"Revista Argentina de Cirugía","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141399905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}