{"title":"Clinical comparative study of laparoscopic partial splenectomy and open partial splenectomy","authors":"Shuming Zeng, Weiwei Wang, Wenying Chen, Jianbo Xiao","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139988","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>The aim of the article was too investigate and compare the feasibility, safety, and early postoperative recovery associated with laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) and open partial splenectomy (OPS) in patients with benign splenic tumours and traumatic splenic rupture.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from 110 patients undergoing splenic resection at our hospital between March 2019 and May 2022. Among them, 35 patients underwent OPS, 25 underwent LPS for traumatic splenic rupture, while 50 patients with benign splenic tumours underwent either OPS (n = 20) or LPS (n = 30). Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were collected and compared. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>There was no significant difference in the general data between the 2 groups of patients with benign splenic tumours and those with splenic trauma. Among patients with traumatic splenic rupture, the OPS group had a shorter operation time (p < 0.05). Regardless of whether they had traumatic splenic rupture or benign splenic tumours, the LPS group required less postoperative analgesia and had a shorter defecation recovery time (p < 0.05). Additionally, the LPS group displayed lower white blood cell count, white blood cell/lymphocyte ratio (WLR), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR), C-reactive protein (CRP), calcitonin (PCT), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) than the OPS group on the first and third days post-surgery (p < 0.05).<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>In comparison to OPS, LPS presents significant advantages, including minimal surgical trauma, a reduced early postoperative inflammatory response, milder wound pain, and a faster recovery of gastrointestinal function.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"172 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141508873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Przemysław Kasprzyk, Kamila Wysocka-Konieczna, Matylda Sobczak, Michał Spychalski
{"title":"Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty safety profile – retrospective, single-center analysis of 222 consecutive patients including the learning curve period","authors":"Przemysław Kasprzyk, Kamila Wysocka-Konieczna, Matylda Sobczak, Michał Spychalski","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139687","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139687","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>The global obesity epidemic affects over 1.9 billion adults, with an additional 650 million classified as obese. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a type of minimally invasive endobariatric procedure. It is a less invasive alternative to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Although the effectiveness of ESG is lower, it might have a better safety profile.<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>To assess the safety profile of ESG and describe complications classified as grade II or higher, using the Clavien-Dindo classification, with an overview of the learning curve.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>We included 222 patients who underwent ESG at the Endoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Center of the hospital in Brzeziny from January 2021 to October 2023. The severity of complications was evaluated based on the Clavien-Dindo classification, considering complications of grade II or higher.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>Among the studied group of patients, a total of 4 (1.8%) cases of perioperative bleeding into the gastrointestinal tract were recorded. One (0.5%) patient had the most severe grade IVb complication that required treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. All patients with serious adverse events (SAE) fully recovered. We did not observe an association between the learning curve, procedure duration, and the frequency or severity of postoperative complications.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141508874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Azat Chinaliyev, Samat Saparbayev, Bazylbek Zhakiyev, Gulinur Chinaliyeva, Didar Khassenov, Irlan Sagandykov, Ibrahim A. Abdelazim, Ainur Donayeva, Ainur Amanzholkyzy, Batyrbek Alibekov, Luis Arias, Nazgul Dzhantemirova, Zhenisbek Baubekov, Bibigul Karimsakova
{"title":"Femoro-popliteal endovascular interventions","authors":"Azat Chinaliyev, Samat Saparbayev, Bazylbek Zhakiyev, Gulinur Chinaliyeva, Didar Khassenov, Irlan Sagandykov, Ibrahim A. Abdelazim, Ainur Donayeva, Ainur Amanzholkyzy, Batyrbek Alibekov, Luis Arias, Nazgul Dzhantemirova, Zhenisbek Baubekov, Bibigul Karimsakova","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139548","url":null,"abstract":"Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a worldwide major health challenge, and it is a strong predictor of mortality and morbidity. The advances in PAD treatment have resulted in many therapeutic options or endovascular interventions (EVIs) for endovascular revascularization if drug therapy does not lead to substantial improvement. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have reported the efficacy of various EVIs such as atherectomy, stents, and medicated balloons over the traditional transluminal angioplasty; however, the standard treatment for PAD remains unclear due to the lack of head-to-head comparative studies between different EVIs. Additionally, the variable outcomes between clinical trials regarding the functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) make it difficult to ascertain the superiority of one particular EVI over another. Therefore, the latest PAD clinical trials should include head-to-head comparisons between different EVIs, and this review aimed to highlight the femoro-popliteal EVIs, evidence supporting each intervention and why those EVIs are used.","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"350 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
An Yong, Xinxin Li, Lili Peng, Shouzhen Cheng, Wen Qiu
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of enteral nutrition in prone position among critically ill ventilated patients: a meta-analysis","authors":"An Yong, Xinxin Li, Lili Peng, Shouzhen Cheng, Wen Qiu","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139473","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>Prone positioning in critical care units may reduce mortality in specific patients who have been admitted with severe conditions.<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>The current meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of prone compared to supine position besides the safety and tolerability of different enteral feeding techniques in critically ill patients regarding mortality, pneumonia, aspiration, and vomiting.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>A systematic literature search found 25 relevant trials involving 1984 participants at the start of the study. Statistical analysis using the dichotomous analysis methods was used within the fixed model to calculate the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>In comparison with the post-pyloric nutrition group, gastric feeding had no significant impact on the mortality rate (OR = 1; 95% CI: 0.76–1.32). While the findings showed a significantly higher incidence of pneumonia with gastric feeding compared with post-pyloric nutrition (OR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.43–-2.57), there was no significant difference regarding pulmonary aspiration and vomiting (OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 0.75–2.65 and OR = 0.92; 95% CI:, 0.66–1.27, respectively). Reflux gastric content was significantly higher with gastric nutrition (OR = 8.23; 95% CI: 2.43–27.89).<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>From reduced gastrointestinal events to significantly higher vomiting rates, prone position during enteral feeding showed mixed effects. Post-pyloric feeding is more tolerated and safer compared with gastric feeding. The mortality rate is not significantly different between techniques.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141530439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Disparities of tumour markers in intraperitoneal drainage fluid between laparoscopic and open radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer","authors":"Jian Guo, Longzhi Zheng, Junwei Chen, Wei Lin","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139509","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>Despite the remarkable progress in minimally invasive surgery, the potential association between laparoscopic gastrectomy and the risk of peritoneal metastasis remains uncertain.<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>To investigate variations in tumour markers in intraperitoneal drainage fluid between laparoscopic radical gastrectomy and open radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>A total of 106 patients diagnosed with gastric cancer between July 2018 and November 2020 were included in this study, 45 of whom underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy (laparoscopic group) and 61 underwent open radical gastrectomy (open group). Variations in the levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA125), cancer antigen 199 (CA199), and α-fetoprotein (AFP) in the intraperitoneal drainage fluid were compared and analysed on postoperative days (PODs) 1, 2, 3, and 5 between the two groups. Additionally, the postoperative 3-year survival rates between the two groups were compared and analysed.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>No significant differences in CEA, CA199, and AFP levels in the intraperitoneal drainage fluid were observed between the two groups on postoperative days (PODs) 1, 2, 3, and 5 (p > 0.05). However, the level of CA125 in the intraperitoneal drainage fluid of the laparoscopic group was notably higher than that of the open group on POD 2 (p < 0.05); however, there were no significant differences between the two groups on PODs 1, 3, and 5 (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the 3-year postoperative survival rates between the two groups.<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>There were no significant differences in CEA, CA125, CA199, and AFP levels in the intraperitoneal drainage fluid between laparoscopic radical gastrectomy and open radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer, confirming from another perspective that laparoscopic radical gastrectomy does not increase the risk of intraperitoneal metastasis.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"160 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preoperative computed tomography-guided localization for pulmonary nodules: a randomized controlled trial of coil and anchored needle localization","authors":"Ya-Nan Lv, Wen-Tao Zhang, Ying Wang, Gang Wang","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139198","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>In patients with pulmonary nodules (PNs), computed tomography (CT)-guided localization is commonly performed prior to the resection of these nodules through video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>To evaluate the relative clinical efficacy of coil and anchored needle (AN) insertion as approaches to preoperative CT-guided PN localization.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>This single-center, prospective, open-label, randomized controlled trial (registration number: NCT05183945) enrolled consecutive patients from January 2022 to July 2022, assigning these patients at random to undergo either coil or AN localization prior to VATS. Efficacy and safety outcomes in these two groups were then compared.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>This study enrolled in total 100 patients with 120 PNs who were assigned at random to the coil (patients = 50; PNs = 60) and AN (patients = 50; PNs = 60) localization groups. The respective technical success rates for coil and AN localization were 98.3% (59/60) and 100% (60/60), with no significant difference between the groups (p = 1.000). The coil group had a significantly longer median duration of localization relative to the AN group (16.0 min vs. 8.0 min, p < 0.001). Similar rates of localization-related pneumothorax (8.3% vs. 5.0%, p = 0.715) and pulmonary hemorrhage (5.0% vs. 13.3%, p = 0.110) were observed in both groups. In addition, the VATS resection procedures achieved 100% technical success rates in both of these localization groups.<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>Both coil- and AN-based localization approaches can be successfully employed to localize PNs prior to VATS resection, with the AN localization procedure requiring less time to complete on average as compared to the coil-based approach.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Minimally invasive surgery compared to endoscopic intervention for treating infected pancreatic necrosis. A meta-analysis","authors":"Guangjiang Wu, Can Cui, Qingkun Song","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.139175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.139175","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>The current study aimed to compare the outcomes of endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical treatment for infected necrotizing pancreatitis.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>A meta-analysis of clinical studies on minimally invasive operations for necrotic infection was conducted. A systematic review and study inclusion were done on multiple databases. English-language prospective comparison studies were included. Random design was used to analyze research with continuous and dichotomous variables.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>Ten studies were included in the current study. When compared to minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic procedures showed significant beneficial outcomes regarding low post-operative complication rates (p = 0.006), new onset organ failure (p < 0.001), and pancreatic fistula (p < 0.001). However, there was no significant difference between the two interventions regarding hospital stay, postoperative bleeding, incisional hernia, endocrine insufficiency, and perforation of a visceral organ.<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>Endoscopic therapy appears to have potential advantages over minimally invasive surgery. However, there is no difference between interventions regarding several parameters.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uterine artery embolization versus hysterectomy for uterine myoma: a meta-analysis of postoperative ovarian function","authors":"Lin Li, Yi Liu, Shaoqing Wang","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.138767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.138767","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>Uterine artery embolization (UAE) and hysterectomy are often used to treat uterine myoma. Nevertheless, the impact of these two treatments on postoperative ovarian function remains uncertain.<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>To compare the postoperative ovarian function in individuals with uterine myoma who had UAE against hysterectomy.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>Searches were conducted in the Wanfang, Web of Science, and PubMed databases to find qualifying studies. The data were combined and analyzed.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>Seven publications were included in this meta-analysis. Uterus and uterine myoma volume were dramatically decreased by UAE (p < 0.00001 for both). The combined preoperative levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol (E2) were similar in both groups. Three months postoperatively, the combined FSH (p = 0.28) and LH (p = 0.64) levels were similar in both groups, while the combined E2 level was notably higher in the UAE group compared to the hysterectomy group (p < 0.00001). Six months postoperatively, the combined postoperative FSH and LH levels were considerably lower in the UAE group compared to the hysterectomy group (p = 0.002 for both). However, the combined E2 levels were similar between the two groups (p = 0.07). Also, 12 months after surgery, the combined postoperative FSH and LH levels were remarkably lower in the UAE group compared to the hysterectomy group (p = 0.02 and p < 0.00001, respectively). However, the combined E2 levels were similar in both groups (p = 0.15).<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>UAE may provide superior preservation of postoperative ovarian function compared to hysterectomy in individuals with uterine myoma.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michał Kisielewski, Tomasz Wojewoda, Karolina Richter, Michał Wysocki, Michał Jankowski, Wiktor Krawczyk, Jakub Wantulok, Karolina Jeleńska-Bieńkowska, Michał Stańczak, Ewa Grudzińska, Bartosz Molasy, Andrzej Komorowski, Michał Zdrojewski, Tomasz Sachańbiński, Paulina Franczak, Mateusz Wierdak, Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz, Wojciech M. Wysocki
{"title":"Preliminary results of Polish national multicenter study on colostomy reversal – LICO (Liquidation of Colostomy) study","authors":"Michał Kisielewski, Tomasz Wojewoda, Karolina Richter, Michał Wysocki, Michał Jankowski, Wiktor Krawczyk, Jakub Wantulok, Karolina Jeleńska-Bieńkowska, Michał Stańczak, Ewa Grudzińska, Bartosz Molasy, Andrzej Komorowski, Michał Zdrojewski, Tomasz Sachańbiński, Paulina Franczak, Mateusz Wierdak, Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz, Wojciech M. Wysocki","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.138785","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.138785","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>Creation of colostomy is still a commonly performed procedure in emergency settings, when intestinal anastomosis cannot be performed safely. Reversing a stoma has been linked with high rates of morbidity and also mortality.<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>The primary goal of the study was to identify the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing colostomy liquidation. The secondary goal was to assess perioperative care parameters.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>The LIquidation of COlostomy (LICO) study is an open multicenter prospective cohort study that began in October 2022 and will continue until December 2023. Data from 20 Polish surgical departments were collected. Overall 45 patients were reported over the initial 3 months; based on that group we performed a preliminary analysis. <br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>Mean operative time was 163 min. Patients were operated on by specialists in 93.3% of cases. Complications occurred in 15 (33.3%) patients. Wound infection was the most common complication (17.8%). In 3 (6.7%) cases anastomotic leakage was diagnosed, and in 2 of those cases reoperation was required. The overall mortality rate was 2.2%. The mean length of hospital stay was 10.1 days. Preoperative fasting was used in 53.3% of patients, and the mechanical bowel preparation rate was 75.6%. Only in 8.9% of cases was laparoscopic access used for stoma reversal, and only in 1 out of 45 cases was mesh used for incisional peristomal hernia prophylactics. The stoma site was closed by single sutures in 73.3%, and negative pressure assisted closure was performed in 6.7% of patients.<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>Colostomy liquidation is associated with significant morbidity and minor mortality in the Polish population. Standardized perioperative care should be established for stoma reversal surgery.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"112 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141512663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of low and standard pneumoperitoneum pressure in laparoscopic pediatric inguinal hernia repair","authors":"Liang Chen, Yunxiao Lyu","doi":"10.5114/wiitm.2024.138769","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2024.138769","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Introduction</b><br/>The effectiveness and safety of low pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic pediatric inguinal hernia repair is unclear and required to explore.<br/><br/><b>Aim</b><br/>To evaluate the benefits of low (LPP) vs. standard pneumoperitoneum pressure (SPP) in laparoscopic pediatric inguinal hernia repair.<br/><br/><b>Material and methods</b><br/>We performed a retrospective cohort analysis of patients with pediatric inguinal hernia. The patients were divided into LPP and SPP groups. Anesthesia and postoperative characteristics were analyzed.<br/><br/><b>Results</b><br/>We enrolled 169 eligible patients in this study. Anesthesia and postanesthesia care unit times in the LPP group were lower than those in the SPP group (p = 0.00, p = 0.01, respectively). The LPP group had lower values for peak partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide (PETCO2; mm Hg) (33.37 ±4.09 vs. 36.56 ±4.08), trough PETCO2 (38.33 ±5.04 vs. 40.46 ±4.14), and PETCO2 at the end of surgery (35.29 ±4.59 vs. 38.76 ±4.22). The LPP group required less sufentanil citrate (8.76 ±4.07 ml vs. 18.03 ±16.04 ml) and midazolam (1.56 ±0.45 ml vs 1.79 ±0.59 ml) vs. the SPP group, respectively. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding postoperative complications.<br/><br/><b>Conclusions</b><br/>LPP was associated with shorter anesthesia and postanesthesia care unit times, and lower PETCO2 values compared with SPP. Compared with the SPP group, the LPP group had comparable operation times and postoperative complications. However, long-term outcome studies are needed.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":49361,"journal":{"name":"Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141530438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}