{"title":"Control of venous hemorrhage during laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a case report.","authors":"M A Carlson, C T Frantzides","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.349","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An injury to a side branch of the inferior vena cava (IVC) was incurred during laparoscopic right adrenalectomy. The hemorrhage was controlled with the aid of a laparoscopic balloon retractor, and laparotomy was avoided.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"349-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.349","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19861344","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":"Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty: results of 1000 consecutive cases.","authors":"M Birth, R L Friedman, M Melullis, H F Weiser","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.293","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>From October 1992 until September 1995, 859 patients with 1000 inguinal hernias underwent a transabdominal preperitoneal mesh repair (TAPP) in the First Department of Surgery of the Diakonie-Hospital Rotenburg/Wümme, Germany. One hundred and seventeen of these repairs were for recurrences after previous open hernia surgery. There were 76 (7.6%) peri- and postoperative complications, but most of them were minor without necessity for surgical intervention. There were no implant infections or any adverse reaction of the mesh. During the postoperative follow-up period, which ranged from 2-36 months, 11 early recurrences were observed after TAPP, but none were in the recurrent hernia group. Our results support other studies and randomized trials reported in the literature and demonstrate that TAPP is an effective and safe operative procedure especially for the repair of recurrent groin hernias.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"293-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.293","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19862005","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":"Laparoscopic-assisted reversal of Hartmann's procedure: a simplified technique and audit of twelve cases.","authors":"S C Macpherson, D T Hansell, C Porteous","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laparoscopic-assisted reversal of Hartmann's procedure was performed in 12 patients over a 2-year period. The group comprised three patients with colonic carcinoma and nine with diverticular disease, their mean age being 62 years (range 40-73). In all twelve cases, intestinal continuity was successfully restored, without conversion to open surgery, in a median anesthetic time of 165 min (range 110-240). One patient required a temporary defunctioning colostomy and two other patients had three complications. The median postoperative hospital stay was 8 days (range 5-12). We report a retrospective audit of this consecutive series of 12 patients, showing that laparoscopic-assisted reversal of Hartmann's is technically feasible. We also give details of the morbidity associated with the technique.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"305-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.305","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19862007","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":"Laparoscopic resection of a mesenteric cyst: presentation of a new case.","authors":"R Rosado, B Flores, P Medina, D Ramírez, J Silic","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.353","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mesenteric cysts are rare abdominal tumors which develop as a result of embryonic defects of the lymphatics. Symptoms derived from this pathology are vague and nonspecific, being frequently abdominal pain, heartburn, and nausea. The treatment of these tumors is complete surgical excision. The laparoscopic approach is replacing open abdominal surgical procedures. We present a case of successful laparoscopic resection of a mesenteric cyst using only three trocars.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"353-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.353","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19861345","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":"Effective peritoneal and fascial closure of abdominal trocar sites utilizing the Endo-Judge.","authors":"M D Hellinger, S W Larach, A Ferrara, T B Blake","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the increasing frequency of minimally invasive surgical procedures, we have begun to see descriptions of new and unforseen complications. One such complication is the formation of a ventral hernia through an unclosed or poorly closed fascial defect created by trocar insertion. The necessity to perform fascial closure of trocar insertion sites, particularly those greater than 5 mm, has been established and is routinely practiced by the majority of laparoscopists. Standard suture techniques can be difficult and frustrating, and often involve blind closure of the fascial defect. A number of instruments have been developed to facilitate this fascial closure. We are currently using a self-contained disposable fascial closure device (Endo-JudgeTM--Synergistic Medical Technologies, Inc., Orlando, Florida), which is quick and relatively simple to use. It enables secure fascial closure under direct vision with the pneumoperitoneum intact. Initial results reveal consistent fascial and peritoneal closure and no postoperative hernia formation.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"329-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.329","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19861339","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":"Laparoscopic jaboulay gastroduodenostomy for gastric outlet obstruction: a case report.","authors":"C T Frantzides, M A Carlson","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A case of gastric outlet obstruction secondary to peptic ulcer disease was treated with laparoscopic truncal vagotomy and Jaboulay gastroduodenostomy. The technique is described.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"341-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.341","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19861342","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":"Laparoscopy for triage of penetrating trauma: the decision to explore.","authors":"M L Ditmars, F Bongard","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The role of diagnostic laparoscopy in penetrating trauma continues to evolve. We reviewed our experience to determine the effect of laparoscopy on therapeutic laparotomy rates, length of hospital stay, and hospital charges. Laparoscopy was performed on 106 hemodynamically stable patients with penetrating abdominal injuries (66 had gunshot wounds, 40 had stab wounds). All patients with laparoscopically identified peritoneal penetration underwent open laparotomy. At laparoscopy, 41 (39%) had positive findings, whereas 65 (61%) had none. Two patients with retroperitoneal hematomas and one with ecchymosis of the peritoneum were not explored. Thus 68 (64%) did not require laparotomy. Among the 38 who underwent laparotomy, 29 (76%) had positive findings and 9 (24%) had a negative laparotomy. Nineteen patients (50%) had a therapeutic laparotomy. This compares with a therapeutic laparotomy rate of 18% had all 106 patients undergone mandatory laparotomy. Data for length of stay and hospital charges were analyzed. Due to the extended stay associated with tube thoracostomy (n = 21), a subgroup excluding patients with chest tubes was also analyzed. In this subgroup, there was a significant difference in hospital stay between those who had only a laparoscopy and those who underwent a negative laparotomy (2.6 +/- 1.7 vs. 4.7 +/- 1.6, p < 0.01). The average nonsurgical charge for patients who had a negative laparotomy was more than double that for those who had laparoscopy only ($8275 +/- 4692 vs. $3762 +/- 3786, p < 0.01). We conclude that the use of diagnostic laparoscopy to identify peritoneal penetration resulted in an improved therapeutic laparotomy rate as well as significant reduction in hospital stay and hospital charges.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"285-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.285","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19862004","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":"Laparoscopic management of paraesophageal hernia: early results.","authors":"K E Behrns, R T Schlinkert","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.311","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective was to review our early results with laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias to determine the safety, technical feasibility, and short-term outcome of the operation. Twelve patients with a mean age of 75 +/- 1 years underwent laparoscopic repair of a paraesophageal hernia. Principles of open repair, including sac excision, primary crural repair, and pexy, were accomplished laparoscopically in 83%, 83%, and 100% of patients, respectively. In two patients the diaphragmatic defect was closed with mesh. Fundoplication was also performed in seven patients with symptoms of reflux disease. No laparoscopic procedure was converted to an open repair; however, one patient required a postoperative celiotomy to control hemorrhage. Short-term evaluation of all patients postoperatively detected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in five patients (42%), four of whom did not undergo fundoplication. Two major complications were esophageal perforation and bleeding. Minor complications included atrial fibrillation in two patients, meat impaction in one patient, and a small asymptomatic recurrence in a single patient. Overall patient satisfaction was high. Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias was safe and technically feasible and warrants further investigation. The incidence of postoperative esophageal reflux, however, is high if an antireflux procedure is not performed. Extensive preoperative evaluation for reflux should objectively identify patients requiring fundoplication and decrease the incidence of postoperative GERD.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"311-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.311","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19862008","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}
O Zamir, A Szold, Y Matzner, D Ben-Yehuda, D Seror, I Deutsch, H R Freund
{"title":"Laparoscopic splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenic purpura.","authors":"O Zamir, A Szold, Y Matzner, D Ben-Yehuda, D Seror, I Deutsch, H R Freund","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Splenectomy is an effective treatment for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). The recent advances in laparoscopic technique and technology have made laparoscopic splenectomy a viable option. Over 36 months we performed a total of 17 laparoscopic splenectomies, 15 of them for ITP and 2 for familial spherocytosis. We present our initial experience with laparoscopic splenectomy in 15 patients (age 16-71 years) with ITP. Operations were performed 2-24 months after the establishment of the diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy. Technically, the splenic artery was clipped first; the lower pole of the spleen and its posterolateral attachments were dissected using endoclips and electrocautery; the hilum and short gastric vessels were separated using an endostapler; the spleen was placed in a plastic bag, its opening pulled out through the umbilical incision, and the spleen fragmented and aspirated out of the bag. Operations lasted 100-300 min (mean 170 min). No patient required blood transfusion. The postoperative course was uneventful in all patients with minimal requirement of analgesia and early return to normal activity. Platelet counts returned to normal in all patients in a follow-up period of 2-36 months. Laparoscopic splenectomy is safe and effective for patients with ITP because of reduced operative trauma, less postoperative pain, cosmetic advantage, and possibly less postoperative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 5","pages":"301-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.301","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19862006","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}
M Intra, M P Viani, C Ballarini, A Pisani Ceretti, B Ongari, A M Croce, G De Murtas, G Marraro, G P Spina
{"title":"Gasless laparoscopic resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in cirrhosis.","authors":"M Intra, M P Viani, C Ballarini, A Pisani Ceretti, B Ongari, A M Croce, G De Murtas, G Marraro, G P Spina","doi":"10.1089/lps.1996.6.263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1996.6.263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Liver resection by open surgery remains the method of choice for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in cirrhotic patients with compensated liver function. Laparoscopy for surgical treatment of hepatic diseases is at an early stage. Laparoscopy has been often proposed for diagnosis, staging of hepatic malignancy, treatment of hepatic cyst or benign tumors, but very few laparoscopic treatments of hepatic malignancies have been reported at present and always using conventional CO2 laparoscopy. We describe herein the operative treatment of a single subglissonian HCC of segment III in a child, HCV (hepatitis C virus)-related cirrhosis. A nonanatomical wedge resection was performed by gasless laparoscopic technique using a mechanical retractor obviating the creation of the pneumoperitoneum and of the sealed environment. The technique, in selected cases, is a simple, safe, and effective surgical method. The gasless technique guarantees a clear vision, it makes possible the continuous suction of smoke and fluids, it allows the use of conventional instruments for classic maneuvers of the liver surgery (Pringle maneuver), and the easy management of suturing. The present case has proved to be another abdominal procedure that can be carried out with all the advantages of gasless minimally invasive surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":77211,"journal":{"name":"Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery","volume":"6 4","pages":"263-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1089/lps.1996.6.263","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19843649","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}