Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A最新文献

{"title":"Don't Fear the Bleed: Assessing Postoperative Bleeding Incidence After Instituting a Standardized Prophylactic Heparin Protocol in Bariatric Patients.","authors":"Ryan Chin, Robin Berk, D. Tagerman, Xavier Pereira, Patricia Friedmann, Diego Camacho","doi":"10.1089/lap.2023.0532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2023.0532","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bariatric surgery is a frequently performed procedure in the United States, accounting for ∼40,000 procedures annually. Patients undergoing bariatric surgery are at high risk for postoperative thrombosis, with a venous thromboembolism (VTE) rate of up to 6.4%. Despite this risk, there is a lack of guidelines recommending postoperative VTE prophylaxis and it is not routine practice at most hospitals. The postoperative bleeding rate after bariatric surgery is only 1.5%; however, the risk of bleeding may lead to hesitancy for more liberal VTE prophylaxis. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of bariatric surgeries at a single institution in 2019 and 2021. Data were obtained from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) and electronic medical record review for all patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), or conversion to RYGB. The primary outcomes were composite bleeding events, which included postoperative transfusion, postoperative endoscopy or return to operating room (OR) (for bleeding), intra-abdominal hematoma, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, or incisional hematoma. Results: There were a total of 2067 patients in the cohort, with 1043 surgeries in 2019 and 1024 surgeries in 2021. There was no difference between bleeding events after instituting a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis protocol in 2021 (27 versus 28 events, P = .76). There was no difference in individual bleeding events between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the rate of VTE between 2019 and 2021 (2 versus 5 events, P = .28). Conclusions: After instituting a standard protocol of prophylactic heparin postdischarge, we did not find an increased rate of bleeding events in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Thus, surgeons can consider prescribing postdischarge chemical VTE prophylaxis without concern for bleeding.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":"53 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140662746","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":"Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Is a Safe and Feasible Technique for Mediastinal Parathyroid Lesions.","authors":"S. Duman, Arda Sarıgül, Eren Erdoğdu, Berker Özkan, Adalet Demir, Murat Kara, S. A. Toker","doi":"10.1089/lap.2024.0063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2024.0063","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Hyperfunctional ectopic parathyroid glands in the mediastinum pose a challenge to diagnosis and require optimal surgical management. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has emerged as a promising minimally invasive approach, offering potential benefits in terms of both patient comfort and oncological principles. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of VATS for the treatment of hyperfunctional ectopic parathyroid glands in the mediastinum. Methods: Among the 538 patients with mediastinal tumors who underwent thoracoscopic surgery at Istanbul University (2008-2021), 11 exhibited hyperfunctional ectopic parathyroid glands. The localization of the glands was performed using various diagnostic techniques, including neck ultrasound, sestamibi scan, CT (computerized tomography), and SPECT (Single-photon emission computed tomography). VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) was used to remove ectopic parathyroid glands in all 11 patients, with no need for conversion to open surgery. Results: The pathological results showed that VATS successfully removed the ectopic glands in all 11 patients. Serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels were monitored intraoperatively, and frozen sections were used to confirm the presence of parathyroid adenomas in all cases. Postoperative analysis showed that PTH levels dropped by at least 50% within 10-15 minutes after adenoma removal. Conclusion: VATS is a safe and effective method for the treatment of hyperfunctional ectopic parathyroid glands in the mediastinum with a low risk of complications.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":" 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140683499","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":"We Reduced the Incidence of Postoperative Complications in Neonatal Ostomy Patients by Using Simple Devices.","authors":"Kun Wang, Jingli Cai, Jia Kang Yu, Xiao Wei Li, Guo-min Zhai, Gang-Quan Wu","doi":"10.1089/lap.2023.0046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2023.0046","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Complications frequently occur after neonatal enterostomy. Enterostomy formation is a common outcome following an emergency neonatal laparotomy. This study investigated whether the incidence of complications after enterostomy could be decreased with a drainage device (composed of foreskin cerclage staple, a condom, and a 0-Mersilk braided nonabsorbable suture) fixed in the proximal ostomy bowel tube to improve proximal enterostomy in newborns. Methods: This study was a retrospective case note review of the incidence of emergency neonatal enterostomy incidence over a 3-year period (2/2016-2/2019) at the authors' center. A single surgeon conducted all surgeries. The incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications was compared between modified and traditional surgery groups. Results: All 47 surgeries were successfully completed (32 boys and 15 girls; sex ratio: 2.13:1). The mean (±SD) birth weight, gestational period, and daily age were 2.64 ± 0.81 kg 35.62 ± 3.76 weeks and 3.49 ± 5.61 days, respectively. The patients were divided into modified surgery groups (20 cases) and traditional surgery groups (27 cases). The modified surgery group had significantly lower rates of total complications, unplanned reoperations, wound-related complications, and stoma-related complications than the traditional group (p <0.05). Conclusions: The preliminary observations suggested that the simple drainage device was a safe and effective operation device that reduced the risk of stoma-related complications.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":" 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140688608","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":"Analysis of Bacterial Culture of Fluid in the Surgical Area in Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision and Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision.","authors":"Yang Xie, Jie Li, Liping Ding, Hongyu Zhang","doi":"10.1089/lap.2024.0104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2024.0104","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To investigate the clinical value of the bacterial culture of fluid in the surgical area in laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision (Lap-taTME) and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (Lap-TME). Methods: Clinical data of 106 patients with rectal cancer who had undergone surgery were retrospectively collected, including 56 patients in the Lap-taTME group and 50 patients in the Lap-TME group. In the Lap-taTME group, the initial pelvic fluid, the rectal cavity fluid after purse-string suture, and the pelvic cavity fluid after anastomosis were collected and recorded as culture No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3, respectively. In the Lap-TME group, culture No. 1 and No. 3 were collected as done in the Lap-taTME group. The culture results and postoperative complications were statistically analyzed. Results: The positive rate of culture No. 1 was zero in both groups, and there were 6 cases (10.7%) with positive culture No. 2 in the Lap-taTME group. However, the number of patients with positive culture No. 3 (7, 12.5%) and cumulative positive culture cases (11, 19.6%) in the Lap-taTME group were significantly higher than those in the Lap-TME group (0) (all P < .05). Pelvic infection occurred in 4 (7.1%) of the 11 cases (19.6%) with positive culture in the Lap-taTME group, accounting for 36.4% (4/11). There were no significant intergroup differences in anastomotic leakage and pelvic infection (all P > .05). Conclusion: Positive bacterial culture of fluid during Lap-taTME indicates an increased risk of pelvic infection after operation. Lap-taTME is more prone to intraoperative contamination than Lap-TME but does not significantly increase the risk of postoperative pelvic infection.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140692081","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":"Is 3D Volumetric Evaluation Consistent with Postoperative Renal Parenchymal Preservation in Open and Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy?","authors":"Bulent Onal, M. H. Gultekin, Goktug Kalender, Muhammet Demirbilek, Uğur Aferin, Omer Yildirim, O. Tutar","doi":"10.1089/lap.2024.0092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2024.0092","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: To evaluate by using 3D renal volumetric assessment and compare renal parenchymal preservation between patient who underwent open partial nephrectomy (OPN) and robot assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of the patients to evaluate the effect of OPN (23 patients) or RALPN (19 patients) partial nephrectomy on renal parenchymal preservation. The CT or MRI were examined using 3D-Slicer image processing software. The tumor volume and preoperative and postoperative non-tumor bearing parenchymal volumes were evaluated with the segmentation. The preoperative and postoperative parenchymal volumes, serum creatinine levels, and estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) were compared between the surgical techniques. Results: The data of 42 patients were included in the final analysis. The patient and tumor characteristics were similar between the two groups. Postoperative renal parenchymal volumetric changes were seen similar between groups. Although the serum creatinine levels and eGFRs did not change postoperatively in the RALPN group (P = .145 and P = .085, respectively), creatinine increased while eGFR decreased in the OPN group (P = .003 and P = .002, respectively). Conclusions: Our analysis showed that RALPN could be considered similar to OPN in terms of parenchymal volume preservation, but the rate of parenchymal volume preservation was not associated with the change in functional parameters. These results should be supported by further research.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":" 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140690742","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":"Biocompatible Cable Ties Are an Alternative to Metal Stabilizers for Bar Securement During Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair.","authors":"Swathi R. Raikot, Stephanie F Polites, D. D. Potter","doi":"10.1089/lap.2023.0417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2023.0417","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bar stabilization during minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair (MIRPE) is critical to avoid dislodgement. Multiple techniques are described including stabilizers, wires, and sutures. This retrospective study compared bar movement and outcomes between existing techniques and ZipFix™, a biocompatible cable tie. Methods: Patients ≤20 years of age who underwent MIRPE with ZipFix between January 2021 and September 2022 were compared with historical controls who underwent repair by same surgeons between January 2018 and December 2020 using stabilizers or polydioxanone suture (PDS). Demographics, clinical details, and outcomes were compared using Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests. Results: Of the 116 patients who underwent repair, 45 had bars secured with ZipFix (39%) and 71 (61%) were historical controls (35 stabilizer, 36 PDS). Median (interquartile range) age was 15 (14-16) years and Haller index was 3.9 (3.6-4.5). Nine (8%) patients required two bars. Haller index and use of second bar were comparable between stabilization techniques (P > .05). In total, 49 patients (40%) reported any pain at 1 month and this was similar between stabilization techniques (P = .45). Median bar movement was greater for bars secured with PDS than with ZipFix or stabilizers at 1 month (5.5 versus 2.3 versus 3.3°, P = .010) and last follow-up (6.5 versus 2.1 versus 3.6°, P < .001). One patient whose bar was secured with PDS required revision for dislodgement. Conclusion: Pectus bar stabilization with ZipFix is a safe alternative to metal stabilizers and both techniques are superior to suture stabilization alone. The use of ZipFix may be preferred given its lower cost and ease of use.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140691815","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":"Effects of Anterior Fundoplication on Postoperative Dysphagia and Reflux After Laparoscopic Esophagocardiomyotomy for Pediatric Achalasia.","authors":"Mary Peyton French, Jordan Busing, Sari Acra, Heidi Chen, Laura Stafman, Irving Zamora, Michael Holzman, Harold N Lovvorn","doi":"10.1089/lap.2023.0415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2023.0415","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Achalasia among children often fails endoscopic management (e.g., dilation, botulinum toxin). Laparoscopic esophagocardiomyotomy (L-ECM) is a standard intervention to relieve obstruction but can induce gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Concurrent anterior fundoplication (A-fundo) has been evaluated in randomized trials among adults, demonstrating mixed results on controlling postoperative GER without exacerbating dysphagia. Furthermore, evidence for the best approach among children remains sparse. We hypothesized that, among children undergoing L-ECM without mucosal violation, routine A-fundo would not improve postoperative GER control while exacerbating dysphagia. Materials and Methods: Observational data of 47 consecutive achalasia patients ≤18 years who received L-ECM (2002-2023) at a single academic institution were collected. Patient records were culled for demographics, achalasia characteristics, and outcomes. Two L-ECM groups were identified: with or without A-fundo. Patients were screened for postoperative dysphagia (additional procedures) and GER (new antireflux medications). Univariate independence testing was conducted to identify statistically significant variables. Results: Among 47 patients undergoing L-ECM, 28 (59.6%) received concurrent A-fundo. Compared with patients undergoing L-ECM alone, patients with L-ECM/A-fundo had significantly longer hospital stays (P < .01) without statistically different rates of postoperative dysphagia (P = .81) or GER (P = .51). Five children (10.6%) experienced mucosal injury with L-ECM: 4 recognized intraoperatively received A-Fundo without subsequent leak; 1 mucosal injury was missed and did not receive A-Fundo, which subsequently leaked. Conclusion: In this largest observation of pediatric achalasia patients, A-fundo appeared clinically insignificant when determining contributors to control GER or exacerbate postoperative dysphagia. A-fundo should not be routinely adopted in children having L-ECM for achalasia without further multicenter analysis but appears beneficial in cases having inadvertent mucosal violation.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":"22 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140721399","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 12 Cases of Robot-Assisted Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Using the Hinotori Surgical Robot System: Tips for the Efficient Introduction of a New Surgical Robot.","authors":"T. Tsuji, Noriyuki Inaki, Shunsuke Takenaka, Kazuyoshi Mitta, Saki Hayashi, Mari Shimada, H. Saito, Daisuke Yamamoto, Hideki Moriyama, Jun Kinoshita","doi":"10.1089/lap.2023.0521","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2023.0521","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The use of robotic platform for gastrectomy for gastric cancer is rapidly increasing. This study aimed to describe the perioperative outcomes of 12 patients who underwent robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer using the hinotori™ surgical robot system (hinotori), a novel robot-assisted surgical platform, and compare the outcomes with the existing system, the da Vinci® Surgical System (DVSS). Methods: This study included 12 consecutive patients with gastric cancer who underwent robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer using the hinotori between March 2023 and September 2023 at our institution. The comprehensive perioperative outcomes of these patients were retrospectively analyzed and compared to 11 patients who underwent robotic gastrectomy using the DVSS during the same period. Results: The median age and body mass index were 71 years (range: 56-86) and 22.7 kg/m2 (range: 16.1-26.7). Distal and total gastrectomy were performed in 8 and 4 patients, respectively. The median console time and operation times were 187 (range: 112-270) and 252 minutes (range: 173-339), respectively. The median blood loss was 3 mL (range: 2-5). No intra- or postoperative complications were observed. There were no significant differences in perioperative outcomes between the hinotori and the DVSS. Conclusions: Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer using the hinotori is a feasible procedure and achieved perioperative outcomes similar to that using the DVSS. Clinical Trial Registration number: 114167-1.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":"25 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140732392","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":"Esophagectomy in the Older Adult: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Samantha Schiller, I. Carmeli, Ran Orgad, Hanoch Kashtan, Lisa Cooper, Daniel Solomon","doi":"10.1089/lap.2024.0087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2024.0087","url":null,"abstract":"Current management of esophageal carcinoma (EC) involves combining different modalities, offering the opportunity of personalized strategies. This is particularly enticing in the geriatric population, where tailoring treatment modalities remains key to achieve good outcomes in terms of both quality of life and survival. Primary outcomes of our review included (1) evidence on short-term outcomes following esophagectomy, and (2) evidence on long-term outcomes following esophagectomy. Secondary review questions compared outcomes of (1) neoadjuvant treatment versus upfront surgery for locally advanced esophageal carcinoma, (2) endoscopic submucosal dissection versus esophagectomy for early esophageal carcinoma, and (3) definitive radiation with or without chemotherapy versus surgery. Twenty-six articles were included in the review for the main review questions. Our systematic review underscores the need for comprehensive geriatric evaluations to guide decision-making. Despite concerns about perioperative risks, well-selected older patients can derive survival benefits from surgical intervention.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":"148 S291","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140731188","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":"Fifteen Years' Experience of Thoracoscopic Sympathetic Chain Interruption for Palmar Hyperhidrosis in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation of Different Techniques.","authors":"Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, Muhammad Abdelhafez Mahmoud, M. Daboos, M. Abdelmaboud, M. Akl, Mohamed Mahfouz, Ahmed Salama, Yasser Ashour, Yousef Mohamed, Mohamed Hussien, Ahmed Azab, Mohamed Magid","doi":"10.1089/lap.2024.0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2024.0026","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Thoracoscopic sympathetic chain interruption is a definitive and effective therapy for severe primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH). Well-known methods include sympathectomy, sympathotomy, and clipping, but the occurrence of compensatory sweating offsets these methods. This study aims to report our experience with thoracoscopic sympathetic chain interruption in a large group of patients of age <18 years with PPH, focusing on surgical outcomes, complication rates, and patient satisfaction. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent thoracoscopic sympathectomy, sympathotomy, or clipping for severe PPH between April 2008 and March 2023 at the Pediatric Surgery Department, Al-Azhar University Hospitals. Demographic and clinical data, operative steps, postoperative outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction were reviewed from the patients' medical records. Results: During the 15-year study period, 420 children with PPH underwent bilateral thoracoscopic sympathetic chain interruption by either sympathectomy, sympathotomy, or clipping, with a sex ratio of 60% being females. The mean ages were 12 ± 3.48, 13 ± 2.45, and 13 ± 2.45 years, respectively. Sympathectomy was performed in 190 patients (45.2%), sympathotomy in 170 patients (40.5%), and clipping in 60 patients (14.3%). All patients had completed follow-up, with mean periods of ∼43 ± 5 months, 45 ± 3 months, and 42 ± 6 months, respectively. Complete palmar dryness was achieved in 405 patients (overall 96.4%) (97.8% after sympathectomy, 97.05% after sympathotomy, and 90% after clipping), whereas 2.1%, 2.9%, and 10% of patients experienced symptom recurrence, respectively, denoting significant statistical differences. Overall, 94 patients (22.4%) experienced compensatory sweating. Eventually, 409 patients (97.4%) were satisfied with the outcome, whereas 11 patients (2.6%) reported dissatisfaction, yet no significant differences found. Conclusion: The presented three modalities of thoracoscopic sympathetic chain interruption for PPH in children and adolescents are safe and effective, with overall very high postoperative satisfaction, despite a relatively high rate of compensatory sweating in sympathectomy group. Other major complications in this age population were scanty.","PeriodicalId":508448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A","volume":"22 S1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140737267","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}