Zhou Yong, Li Ang, Zha Wen-Zhang, Wu Xu-Dong, Fan Ren-Gen
{"title":"Incidental gall bladder cancer in the laparoscopic treatment and magnetic resonance imaging era: A single institution experience.","authors":"Zhou Yong, Li Ang, Zha Wen-Zhang, Wu Xu-Dong, Fan Ren-Gen","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_117_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_117_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Incidental gall bladder cancer (IGBC) is often discovered unexpectedly in patients after cholecystectomy. Currently, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been widely applied in the pre-operative diagnosis of gall bladder diseases as laparoscopic cholecystectomy developed into the preferred method.</p><p><strong>Aims and objectives: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the pre-operative MRI application and laparoscopic management in the IGBCs.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Between January 2011 and January 2020, a total of 7917 patients with gall bladder diseases treated by laparoscopy were enrolled in this study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Amongst 49 patients diagnosed with IGBCs, the incidence of IGBCs in polypoid lesions, biliary pancreatitis, cholecystitis, cholecystocholedocholithiasis and gall bladder stones was 0.42%, 1.19%, 0.62%, 1.20% and 0.49%, respectively. MRI evaluation showed more remarkable pre-operative imaging as compared to ultrasonographic evaluation (40.8 vs. 26.5, P < 0.05). Furthermore, 14 patients were diagnosed with gall bladder cancer through intraoperative histological examination and 11 received laparoscopic extensive resection after cholecystectomy. MRI findings with diffuse thickening of the gall bladder detected IGBCs with 6.1% sensitivity, 96.02 specificity, 0.95% positive predictive values and 99.4% negative predictive values; diffuse thickening of the gall bladder with suspicion of malignancy detected IGBCs with 12.2% sensitivity, 99.1% specificity, 7.6% positive predictive values and 99.5% negative predictive values; focal thickening of the gall bladder detected IGBCs with 16% sensitivity, 99.8% specificity, 32% positive predictive values and 99.5% negative predictive values; moreover, suspicious lesion detected IGBCs with 6.1% sensitivity, 99.6% specificity, 8.8% positive predictive values and 99.4% negative predictive values.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with biliary pancreatitis and cholecystocholedocholithiasis have a higher incidence of IGBC. MRI evaluation could provide more accurate information for the IGBCs, which should be recommended for patients accepting cholecystectomy. MRI findings exhibited an unsatisfactory sensitivity when detecting IGBCs, but they represented high specificity. Pre-operative MRI evaluation and intraoperative histological examination may help some IGBCs to achieve one-stage laparoscopic extensive resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"148-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095808/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10615655","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}
Giulio Lelli, Alessandra Micalizzi, Angelo Iossa, Alessia Fassari, Antonio Concistre, Francesco Circosta, Luigi Petramala, Francesco De Angelis, Claudio Letizia, Giuseppe Cavallaro
{"title":"Application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in adrenal surgery: A retrospective, preliminary analysis.","authors":"Giulio Lelli, Alessandra Micalizzi, Angelo Iossa, Alessia Fassari, Antonio Concistre, Francesco Circosta, Luigi Petramala, Francesco De Angelis, Claudio Letizia, Giuseppe Cavallaro","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_319_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_319_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for primary and secondary adrenal disease, in reducing the length of primary hospital stay and return to daily activities.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective study was carried out on 61 patients who underwent LA. A total of 32 patients formed the ERAS group. A total of 29 patients received conventional perioperative care and were assigned as the control group. Groups were compared in terms of patient's characteristics (sex, age, pre-operative diagnosis, side of tumour, tumour size and co-morbidities), post-operative compliance (anaesthesia time, operative time, post-operative stay, post-operative numeric rating scale (NRS) score, analgesic assumption and days to return to daily activities) and post-operative complications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant differences in anaesthesia time ( P = 0.4) and operative time ( P = 0.6) were reported. NRS score 24 h postoperatively was significantly lower in the ERAS group ( P < 0.05). The analgesic assumption in post-operative period in the ERAS group was lower ( P < 0.05). ERAS protocol led to a significantly shorter length of post-operative stay ( P < 0.05) and to return to daily activities ( P < 0.05). No differences in peri-operative complications were reported.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>ERAS protocols seem safe and feasible, potentially improving perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing LA, mainly improving pain control, hospital stay and return to daily activities. Further studies are needed to investigate overall compliance with ERAS protocols and their impact on clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"163-168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095811/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9586265","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}
Xiaokun Zhang, Jinwei Zhang, Wei Gu, Di Wu, Changxi Shi, Zhengliang Ma
{"title":"Dexmedetomidine adjunct to ropivacaine for ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block for open inguinal hernia repair in the older adults: A randomised clinical trial.","authors":"Xiaokun Zhang, Jinwei Zhang, Wei Gu, Di Wu, Changxi Shi, Zhengliang Ma","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_189_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_189_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine on pain relief and quality of recovery in older patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair surgeries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a prospective and randomised clinical trial of 102 patients aged over 65 years who received an ultrasound-guided transversus open mesh herniorrhaphy abdominis plane (TAP) block with either 0.375% ropivacaine 20 ml (Group R, n = 47) or 0.375% ropivacaine combined with 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine 20 ml (Group RD, n = 45) in the pre-anaesthesia care unit before elective open inguinal hernia surgeries. The primary outcome measure was Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores at rest and on movement at 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 h and at 1 and 3 months' postoperatively. The secondary outcome measures were the incidence of post-operative delirium (POD), nausea and vomiting and the occurrence of side effects or complications on post-operative day 1.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group RD had lower VAS scores at rest and on movement at 8 and 12 h postoperatively and a lower incidence of POD on the post-operative day 1 than Group R. Transient bradycardia was more frequent in Group RD than in Group R, and side effects or post-operative complications were reported in either group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The addition of dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine in a TAP block enhances postoperative analgesia during hospitalisation and improves the quality of recovery without affecting chronic pain in older patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"187-195"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095806/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10615656","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":"Safe and secure laparoscopy-assisted jejunostomy tube placement using a percutaneous loop needle device in an infant.","authors":"Makoto Matsukubo, Mitsuru Muto, Shun Onishi, Nanako Nishida, Chihiro Kedoin, Ayaka Nagano, Mayu Matsui, Masakazu Murakami, Koshiro Sugita, Keisuke Yano, Toshio Harumatsu, Koji Yamada, Waka Yamada, Takafumi Kawano, Tatsuru Kaji, Satoshi Ieiri","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_10_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_10_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>We, herein, report a surgical technique for laparoscopy-assisted jejunostomy tube placement in an infant using a loop needle device to fix the jejunum and abdominal wall. A 3-year-old boy with Down's syndrome underwent nutritional management by gastrostomy due to oral feeding difficulty after radical surgery for congenital duodenal stenosis and following bile duct stenosis. However, intractable gastrostomy site leakage emerged; hence, laparoscopy-assisted gastrostomy takedown and simultaneous laparoscopy-assisted jejunostomy tube placement were planned. After laparoscopy-assisted gastrostomy closure was performed, the jejunum was extracted through the umbilical trocar wound. A jejunostomy tube kit was inserted at the left side of the umbilicus. After tube insertion into the jejunum, the jejunostomy tube was wrapped with four interrupted sutures using the Witzel technique. Suture threads were extracted by percutaneous insertion of a loop needle device, and then, the jejunum was fixed to the abdominal wall. The post-operative course was uneventful. Percutaneous insertion of a loop needle device is useful for fixing a jejunostomy tube to the abdominal wall using the Witzel technique. Our technique is safe, secure and expected to reduce the risk of dislodgement of tube and peritonitis associated with jejunostomy tube placement.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"233-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095807/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10060059","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}
Hamza Sekkat, Jihane El Hamzaoui, Kouassi Serge Kouamé Armel, Jaouad Naddouri, Ahmed Jahid, Ihssan Elouarith, Youness El Bakali, Mohammed Raiss, Farid Sabbah, Abdelmalek Hrora, Mouna Mhamdi El Alaoui
{"title":"A colic mesothelial cyst, mimicking an appendicular mucocoele in an elderly patient: A case report and a literature review.","authors":"Hamza Sekkat, Jihane El Hamzaoui, Kouassi Serge Kouamé Armel, Jaouad Naddouri, Ahmed Jahid, Ihssan Elouarith, Youness El Bakali, Mohammed Raiss, Farid Sabbah, Abdelmalek Hrora, Mouna Mhamdi El Alaoui","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_199_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_199_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Benign cystic mesothelioma is a very rare and uncommon lesion, first reported by Plaut in 1928. It affects young women of reproductive age. It is usually asymptomatic or has non-specific symptoms. Diagnosis remains difficult despite the evolution of imaging, and the histopathological study is the key examination to make the diagnosis. Surgery remains the only curative treatment, regardless of significant rate of recurrence, and until today, no consensus on the therapeutic strategy is established.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"229-232"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095799/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9577952","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 colovesical fistula in different clinical scenarios.","authors":"Davide Campobasso, Maurizio Zizzo, Federico Biolchini, Carolina Castro-Ruiz, Antonio Frattini, Alessandro Giunta","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_245_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_245_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Colovesical fistula (CVF) is a condition with various aetiologies and presentations. Surgical treatment is necessary in most cases. Due to its complexity, open approach is preferred. However, laparoscopic approach is reported in the management of CVF due to diverticular disease. The aim of this study was to analyse the management and outcome of patients with CVF of different aetiologies treated with laparoscopic approach.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>This was a retrospective study. We retrospectively reviewed all patients undergoing elective laparoscopic management of CVF from March 2015 to December 2019.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>None.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine patients underwent laparoscopic management of CVF. There were no intraoperative complications or conversions to open surgery. A sigmoidectomy was performed in eight cases. In one patient, a fistulectomy with sigmoid and bladder defect closure was performed. In two cases of locally advanced colorectal cancer with bladder invasion, a multi-stage procedure with temporary colostomy was chosen. In three cases, with no intraoperative leakage, we did not perform bladder suture. Four Clavien I-II complications were recorded. Two fragile patients died in the post-operative period. No patients required re-operation. At a median follow-up of 21 months (interquartile range: 6-47), none of the patients had recurrence of fistula.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CVF can be managed with laparoscopic approach by skilled laparoscopic surgeons in different clinical scenarios. Bladder suture is not necessary if leakage is absent. Informed counselling to the patient must be guaranteed concerning the risk of major complications and mortality in case of CVF due to malignant disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"175-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095798/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9415252","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}
Suyoung Park, Jeong Ho Kim, Jung Han Hwang, Sung Hyun Yu, Sang Tae Choi
{"title":"Percutaneous creation of new bilioenteric anastomosis in a patient with accidentally failed hepaticojejunostomy.","authors":"Suyoung Park, Jeong Ho Kim, Jung Han Hwang, Sung Hyun Yu, Sang Tae Choi","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_247_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_247_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>If the cause of the bile leakage after hepaticojejunostomy is accidental non-anastomosis of one bile duct, it is unlikely that the leakage will resolve spontaneously, and reoperation may be necessary. However, if the patient has contraindications to surgery, other treatments should be considered. In this case report, we describe a new percutaneous tract creation between the isolated right bile duct and Roux-en-Y afferent jejunal loop in a patient who underwent hepaticojejunostomy, and the right bile duct was accidentally not anastomosed with the jejunal loop.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"222-224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095803/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9415255","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}
Jing-Yun Xu, Tian-Xiang Yu, Xiao-Ming Guan, Bo Ding, Mu-Lan Ren, Yang Shen
{"title":"Long-term outcomes of vulvar or vaginal cancer patients undergoing laparoendoscopic single-site inguinal lymphadenectomy.","authors":"Jing-Yun Xu, Tian-Xiang Yu, Xiao-Ming Guan, Bo Ding, Mu-Lan Ren, Yang Shen","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_268_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_268_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Laparoendoscopic single-site inguinal lymphadenectomy (LESS-IL), a minimally invasive technique, has been reported in patients with vulvar or vaginal cancer regarding its safety and feasibility. However, the long-term outcomes, especially oncologic outcomes, are still lacking. We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of LESS-IL to confirm its safety further.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Data were prospectively collected from patients with vulvar or vaginal cancer who underwent LESS-IL at our institution between July 2018 and June 2021. The patients were followed up for at least 12 months. All procedures were performed according to treatment standards. Short- and long-term complications and oncologic outcomes were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 16 patients undergoing 28 LESS-IL procedures were identified, amongst whom 4 underwent unilateral LESS-IL. The median numbers of excised groin lymph nodes were 9.0 (6.5-11.8) and 10.5 (8.3-12.0) in each left and right groin, respectively. Short-term complications occurred in 4 (25%) patients, including 18.7% lymphocele and 6.3% wound infection. Long-term complications regarding lower-limb lymphoedema appeared in 6 (37.5%) patients. Most short- and long-term complications were Clavien-Dindo 1 or 2, accounting for 90% of all post-operative issues. After a median follow-up of 27 (21.3-35.8) months, only 1 (6.3%) patient had isolated inguinal recurrence at 13 months postoperatively. No local or distant recurrence occurred.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results suggest that LESS-IL is associated with little incidence of complications and promising oncologic outcomes, further demonstrating the safety and feasibility of the LESS-IL technique in patients requiring IL.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"180-186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095814/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10232047","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}
Jai Bhagwan Sharma, Sona Dharmendra, Gawri Rapaka, Urvashi B Singh, Alka Kriplani, Sunesh Kumar, N R Dash, Rishi Nayyer
{"title":"Comparative study on complications and difficulties in laparoscopy in female genital tuberculosis cases versus non-tuberculosis cases.","authors":"Jai Bhagwan Sharma, Sona Dharmendra, Gawri Rapaka, Urvashi B Singh, Alka Kriplani, Sunesh Kumar, N R Dash, Rishi Nayyer","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_3_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_3_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) is an important type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) associated with morbidity especially infertility in developing countries. Laparoscopy may be difficult and hazardous in FGTB. The aim of the study was to observe the difficulties and complications of laparoscopy in FGTB cases.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>It was a prospective study over 12 years' period on 412 cases of diagnostic laparoscopy performed on FGTB cases with infertility. All patients underwent history taking and clinical examination and endometrial sampling for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) microscopy, culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene Xpert (last 212 cases) and histopathological evidence of epithelioid granuloma. Another 412 cases of diagnostic laparoscopy in the absence of FGTB performed during same time were taken as controls from the pool of non-TB cases. Various difficulties and complications were noted in both groups and statistical analysis was done.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean age, parity, body mass index and duration of infertility were 26.8 versus 25.4 years, 0.32 versus 0.28, 23.15 versus 25.28 Kg/m 2 and 4.15 versus 5.12 years, respectively. Primary and secondary infertility was seen in 78.6% and 20.38% of cases in the study group and 74.75% and 25.24% in the control group, respectively. Endometrial biopsy showed AFB microscopy in 5.3%, culture in 6.3%, epithelioid granuloma in 15.77% and on peritoneal biopsy granuloma in 6.55%, positive PCR in 368 (89.32%) and positive gene Xpert in 38 out of 212 (17.92%, out of last 212 cases). Definite findings of FGTB were seen in 171 (41.50%) cases. Probable findings of FGTB were seen in 241 (58.49%) cases. Various complications were difficulty in the creation of pneumoperitoneum or insertion of trocar and cannula in 16.74% and 13.10% of cases as compared to 1.94% and 1.69% in the control group. Excessive bleeding was seen in 5.09% versus 0.97% cases, respectively. Various injuries observed were bowel injury in 1.69% versus 0.24% cases (small bowel in 1.21% vs. 0.24%, large bowel in 0.48% vs. 0.1%), while bladder injury was seen in 0.97% versus 0.24% cases, subacute intestinal obstruction was seen in 5.8% versus 0.72% cases respectively while flare up of TB was seen in 5.09% versus 0% in cases and controls, respectively. Wound infection was seen in 8.48% versus 1.25% cases, respectively.</p><p><strong>Interpretation and conclusion: </strong>FGTB is associated with increased complications and difficulties as compared to laparoscopy in other cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"207-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10060060","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":"Establishment of a nomogram model in predicting risk factors of post-operative complications after laparoscopic anterior resection for rectal cancer.","authors":"Zhulan Huang, Peng Li, Min Tang, Jianya Liu","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_254_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_254_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to analyse the risk factors of complications after laparoscopic anterior resection of rectal cancer, and to establish a nomogram prediction model and evaluate its accuracy.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>We retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 180 patients undergoing laparoscopic anterior resection of rectal cancer. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to screen the potential risk factors of post-operative complications of Grade II and establish a nomogram model. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test were used to evaluate the discrimination and coincidence of the model, and the calibration curve was used to internally verify.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 53 patients (29.4%) with rectal cancer had Grade II post-operative complications. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age (odds ratio [OR] =1.085, P < 0.001), body mass index ≥24 kg/m 2 (OR = 2. 763, P = 0. 008), tumour diameter ≥5 cm (OR = 3. 572, P = 0.002), tumour distance from anal margin ≤6 cm (OR = 2.729, P = 0.012) and operation time ≥180 min (OR = 2.243, P = 0.032) were independent risk factors for Grade II post-operative complications. The area under the ROC was 0.782 (95% confidence interval: 0.706-0.858, sensitivity: 66.0%, specificity: 76.4%) in the nomogram prediction model. Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test showed χ2 = 9.350, P = 0.314.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on five independent risk factors, the nomogram prediction model has a good predictive performance for post-operative complications after laparoscopic anterior resection of rectal cancer, which is helpful to early identify high-risk people and formulate clinical intervention measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"169-174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095810/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9577954","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}