Conventional Surgery for LAA Closure

2016 ◽  
pp. 61-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasib Hanif ◽  
Richard Whitlock
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Surgery ◽  
Laa Closure

Association between Socioeconomic Factors and Postoperative Complications of Cholecystectomy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Herman Romero Ramírez ◽  
Norma Muñoz Albán ◽  
Consuelo Albán Meneses ◽  
Alicia Escobar Torres
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Laparoscopic Technique ◽  
Safe Operation ◽  
Conventional Surgery ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Education Levels

The article´s goal isto determine if socioeconomic factors influence the postoperative complications of cholecystectomy. For this, the observational study was defined, analytical and quantitative study was conducted in 100 patients who underwent cholecystectomy. A logistic regression model was applied in which risk factors, socioeconomic characteristics, along with a control variable, were incorporated as variables. Three models were run with alternative dependent variables that are delimited by the type of postoperative complication recorded. The results found showed that women show a higher risk of presenting complications after cholecystectomy, the same occurs in older patients. Likewise, the risk is much lower in people with higher education levels and in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, they only have a 5% risk of presenting complications. Postoperative complications after cholecystectomy are minimized by using the laparoscopic technique and socioeconomic factors would influence the risk of suffering postoperative complications after said surgery, which makes laparoscopic cholecystectomy a safe operation with many other benefits and advantages over traditional or conventional surgery.

LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF PERFORATED DUODENAL ULCER PATCH VERSUS CONVENTIONAL SURGERY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Anil Kumar Saxena ◽  
Dr. Devi Das Verma
Keyword(s):  
Duodenal Ulcer ◽  
Laparoscopic Repair ◽  
Open Repair ◽  
Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Duodenal Perforation ◽  
Perforated Duodenal Ulcer ◽  
Conventional Surgery ◽  
Duodenal Ulcers ◽  
Duration Of Operation ◽  
Repair Group

Introduction: For many surgeries for duodenal ulcer Laparoscopic repair has become gold standard for many elective procedures such as ant reflux procedures, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and in colorectal surgery. Although in the emergency setting such as in the management of perforated duodenal ulcer Laparoscopic repair has been slow and limited. Since 1990, for the treatment of perforated peptic ulcer Laparoscopic repair has been used which has been widely accepted as an effective method. Duodenal ulcer is defined as a peptic ulcer which develops in the first part of the small intestine called duodenum and usually present as a perforation of acute abdomen. In perforated duodenal symptoms as severe and sudden onset abdominal pain that is worse in right upper quadrant and epigastrium and usually followed by nausea and vomiting. In this situation there is rapid generalization of pain and in examination shows peritonitis with lack of bowel sounds. Aim: The main objective of this study is to evaluate outcome of laparoscopic surgery in comparison with conventional surgery. Material and methods: All the patients with clinically diagnosed with perforated duodenal ulcers presenting within 24 hours of symptoms and undergoing surgery were included during the study period. Total 50 patients were included with age group 15-65 years. All the patients with perforated duodenal ulcers were included which go through either conventional open or laparoscopic without omental patch repair. Result: Total 50 patients were included in these studies which were divided into two group with 25 patients in each group as laparoscopic duodenal perforation repair group and conventional open repair group. Mean duration of operation (in minutes) was 105.4±10.4 in laparoscopic duodenal perforation repair group whereas mean duration of operation (in minutes) was 67.3±8.6 in conventional open repair group. Mean duration of number of doses of analgesics required in laparoscopic group and conventional open group as 9.5±1.7 and 17.2± 3.1 respectively. Out of 25 patients in each group of laparoscopic duodenal perforation repair group and the conventional open repair group the outcome were noted with their post operative complication as shown in table no 5 below.   In Post-operative complications 21(84%) patients in laparoscopic duodenal perforation repair group and 14(56%) patients in conventional open repair group had no complications. 4 (16%) patients in the laparoscopic duodenal perforation repair group and 2(8%) patients in conventional open repair group showed Post-operative complications as chest infection. In the conventional open repair group  patients present with wound dehiscence and wound infection and Wound dehiscence and chest infection were 4(16%) and 5(20%) respectively whereas nil in Laparoscopic duodenal perforation repair group. Conclusion: Duodenal ulcer perforation is a life-threatening emergency which required urgent management for the patients. Due to the advance in duodenal ulcer perforation closure by laparoscopy it becomes popular and favorite choice. With certain criteria, laparoscopic closure of perforated duodenal ulcer is safe and effective though it was associated with longer operating time and had no impact on the outcome. Hence laparoscopic closure was better in comparison to open repair for the earlier returns to normal daily activities. Keywords:  Duodenal ulcer, Laparoscopic repair, Post-operative analgesia, conventional surgery

Do We Have Another Option to Treat Bleeding Hemorrhoids? The Emborrhoid Technique: Experience in 16 Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Moggia ◽  
Giuseppina Talamo ◽  
Gaetano Gallo ◽  
Gaetano Gallo ◽  
Matteo Barattini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Hemorrhoidal Disease ◽  
Severe Bleeding ◽  
Conventional Surgery ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Selective Embolization ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Background: Hemorrhoidal disease is very common in western countries and rectal bleeding is the main symptom complained by patients. Nowadays the ultimate goal of treatment is to block the bleeding with minimally-invasive techniques to minimize post-procedural pain. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the preliminary results of the emborrhoid technique (embolization of the superior rectal arteries branches) as a new tool for the proctologist to treat severe bleeding hemorrhoids causing anemia. Many categories of patients might benefit from this treatment, such as patients not eligible for conventional surgery, patients not responding to conventional treatment and fit patients with severe bleeding who refused endorectal surgical therapy. Method: From May 2017 to November 2018 a total of 16 patients with chronic rectal bleeding due to hemorrhoids underwent super-selective embolization of the superior rectal arteries at the department of General Surgery in La Spezia, S. Andrea Hospital, Italy. Median age was 59 years. 14 patients were males (87.5 %). Results: No post-procedural and short-term complications were observed at maximum follow up (12 months). The reduction of rectal bleeding with improvement of the quality of life was obtained in 14 patients (87.5%). Conclusion: Our study, although small in number, demonstrates that embolization of superior rectal arteries with coils to treat severe bleeding due to hemorrhoids is safe and effective and does not lead to immediate complications.

scholarly journals Ologen augmentation of Ahmed glaucoma drainage devices in pediatric glaucomas

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Jacobson ◽  
Carin Rojas ◽  
Brenda L. Bohnsack
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Collagen Matrix ◽  
Ahmed Glaucoma Valve ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Conventional Surgery ◽  
Glaucoma Drainage Devices ◽  
Hypertensive Phase

Abstract Background Limited data exists on the effectiveness of the collagen matrix, Ologen, on increasing Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) success in childhood glaucomas. Methods Ocular examination and surgical details of pediatric patients who underwent AGV placement ± Ologen augmentation between 2012 and 2020. Complete success was defined as intraocular pressure (IOP) between 5 and 20 mmHg without glaucoma medications and additional IOP-lowering surgeries. Qualified success was defined as above, except IOP control maintained with or without glaucoma medications. Results Twenty-two eyes of 16 patients underwent AGV placement of which 6 eyes had Ologen-augmentation (OAGV) and 16 eyes had conventional surgery (CAGV). Average age was 6.4 ± 5.1 years with 4.2 ± 2.5 follow-up years. There was no difference in age, number of previous surgeries, and preoperative IOP and glaucoma medications. At final follow-up, success rate was 100% (5 eyes complete, 6 eyes qualified) in the OAGV group compared to 31% (0 eyes complete, 5 eyes qualified) in the CAGV group. One and two-year survival rates were 100% for OAGV compared to 62 and 38% for CAGV. Postoperative IOP was significantly lower at 1-month and final follow-up (p = 0.02) as was the number of glaucoma medications at 3, 6, 12-months and final follow-up (p < 0.05) in the OAGV group. Conclusions Ologen-augmentation increased the success and survival rates of AGVs in childhood glaucomas. Further, Ologen mitigated the hypertensive phase and decreased medication dependency. Longer follow-up with a greater number of eyes is required to fully evaluate the effectiveness of OAGV.

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