scholarly journals Postoperative rendezvous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography as an option in the management of choledocholithiasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 4883-4889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva-Lena Syrén ◽  
Gabriel Sandblom ◽  
Staffan Eriksson ◽  
Arne Eklund ◽  
Bengt Isaksson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Bile Leakage ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreaticography ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
Feasible Alternative ◽  
Intraoperative Ercp ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Rendezvous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) is a well-established method for treatment of choledocholithiasis. The primary aim of this study was to determine how different techniques for management of common bile duct stone (CBDS) clearance in patients undergoing cholecystectomy have changed over time at tertiary referral hospitals (TRH) and county/community hospitals (CH). The secondary aim was to see if postoperative rendezvous ERCP is a safe, effective and feasible alternative to intraoperative rendezvous ERCP in the management of CBDS. Methods Data were retrieved from the Swedish registry for cholecystectomy and ERCP (GallRiks) 2006–2016. All cholecystectomies, where CBDS were found at intraoperative cholangiography, and with complete 30-day follow-up (n = 10,386) were identified. Data concerning intraoperative and postoperative complications, readmission and reoperation within 30 days were retrieved for patients where intraoperative ERCP (n = 2290) and preparation for postoperative ERCP were performed (n = 2283). Results Intraoperative ERCP increased (7.5% 2006; 43.1% 2016) whereas preparation for postoperative ERCP decreased (21.2% 2006; 17.2% 2016) during 2006–2016. CBDS management differed between TRHs and CHs. Complications were higher in the postoperative rendezvous ERCP group: Odds Ratio [OR] 1.69 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.16–2.45) for intraoperative complications and OR 1.50 (CI 1.29–1.75) for postoperative complications. Intraoperative bleeding OR 2.46 (CI 1.17–5.16), postoperative bile leakage OR 1.89 (CI 1.23–2.90) and postoperative infection with abscess OR 1.55 (CI 1.05–2.29) were higher in the postoperative group. Neither post-ERCP pancreatitis, postoperative bleeding, cholangitis, percutaneous drainage, antibiotic treatment, ICU stay, readmission/reoperation within 30 days nor 30-day mortality differed between groups. Conclusions Techniques for management of CBDS found at cholecystectomy have changed over time and differ between TRH and CH. Rendezvous ERCP is a safe and effective method. Even though intraoperative rendezvous ERCP is the preferred method, postoperative rendezvous ERCP constitutes an acceptable alternative where ERCP resources are lacking or limited.

scholarly journals Natyvinės nefrektomijos, atliktos rengiant pacientus inkstų transplantacijai, rezultatai

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrikas Ramonas ◽  
Dalia Aleknienė ◽  
Kastė Mateikaitė ◽  
Rosita Bazarauskaitė
Keyword(s):  
Renal Transplantation ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Stone Disease ◽  
Obstructive Nephropathy ◽  
Common Complication ◽  
Bilateral Nephrectomy ◽  
Kidney Transplantations

TikslasNustatyti natyvinės nefrektomijos, atliktos rengiant pacientus inkstų transplantacijai, efektyvumą.Ligoniai ir metodaiRetrospektyviai išanalizuoti 49 pacientai, kuriems inkstų ligų baigčių stadijoje nuo 1999 iki 2009 metų atliktos natyvinės nefrektomijos rengiant recipientus inkstų transplantacijai. Pacientų vidutinis amžius 44,9 metų. Nefrektomijos atliktos dėl inkstų policistozės 23 (46,9 %), inkstų akmenligės – 13 (26,6 %), obstrukcinės nefropatijos – 8 (16,3 %), kitų priežasčių – 5 (10,2 %) pacientams. Vienmomentė abipusė nefrektomija atlikta 24 ligoniams. Tyrimo metu natyvinių nefrektomijų efektyvumas vertintas analizuojant intraoperacines, artimąsias pooperacines, arterioveninių jungčių komplikacijas bei išnagrinėjus inkstų transplantacijos atlikimo dažnį bei neatlikimo priežastis iki 2012 metų.RezultataiIntraoperacinės komplikacijos nustatytos 3 (5,4 %) pacientams. Pooperacinės komplikacijos diagnozuotos 8 (14,3 %) atvejais ir dažniausia komplikacija buvo pooperacinis kraujavimas. Mirė 3 (6,12 %) pacientai. Analizuojant šių komplikacijų priežastis paaiškėjo perireninės fibrozės, išsivysčiusios po buvusių chirurginių manipuliacijų bei dėl šlapimo takų infekcijos, lemiamas vaidmuo. Hemodializių procedūros komplikavosi 9 (18,4 %) pacientams įvykus arterioveninės jungties trombozei. Atlikus natyvinę nefrektomiją recipientais išliko 46 pacientai ir iš jų 28 (60,9 %) atlikta inkstų transplantacijos operacija.IšvadosNatyvinių inkstų šalinimo operacijos rengiant recipientus inkstų transplantacijai yra susijusios su intraoperacinių (5,4 %), ankstyvų pooperacinių komplikacijų (14,3 %), artrioveninių jungčių trombozės (18,4 %) rizika. Atliekant natyvines nefrektomijas, pagrindinis tikslas – paruošimas inksto transplantacijai – buvo pasiektas 69,6 %: transplantacija atlikta 60,9% pacientų, o 8,7 % pacientų išlieka aktyviame inksto transplantacijos laukimo sąraše.Reikšminiai žodžiai: ikitransplantacinė nefrektomija, inkstų policistozė, arterioveninė jungtis, inkstų transplantacijaResults of native nephrectomy before planned renal transplantation ObjectiveThe goal of this paper is to establish the efficiency of pretransplant native nephrectomies performed in the patients being prepared for renal transplantation.Patients and methodsA retrospective study has been performed with 49 patients who had native nephrectomies in the period 1999–2009. The average age of the patients was 44.9 years. Nephrectomies were performed in 23 patients (46.9%) due to a polycystic kidneydisease, in 13 patients (26.6%) due to a kidney stone disease, in 8 patients (16.3%) due to an obstructive nephropathy, and in 5 patients (10.2%) for other reasons. Simultaneous bilateral nephrectomy was performed in 24 patients. The effectiveness was evaluated by analysing intraoperatve postoperative complications of native nephrectomies, complications of haemodialysis assess, and the rate of kidney transplantations before the year 2012 was assessed.ResultsIntraoperative complications were diagnosed in 3 patients (5.4%) and postoperative complications in 8 (14.3%) cases. The most common complication was postoperative bleeding. Perirenal fibrosis was the most common cause of these complications.Nine patients (18.4%) had a thrombosis of the arteriovenous fistula. After pre-transplant native nephrectomies, 28 patients (60.9%) underwent the renal transplantation surgery.ConculusionsPretransplant native nephrectomies associated with intraoperative complications occurred in 5.4%, postoperative complications in 14.3%, and thrombosis of arteriovenous fistula in 18.4% of cases. When performing native nephrectomies, the maingoal – preparation for renal transplantation – was reached in 69.6% : 60.9% of patients had a transplantation, whereas 8.7% of patients remained on the active list of those waiting for renal transplantation.Key words: pretransplant nephrectomy, renal polycystosis, haemodialysis assessment, renal transplantation

scholarly journals ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP): ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF THE PROCEDURE IN THE PATIENT WITH ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Heuta IVANO ◽  
Bruno Jeronimo PONTE ◽  
Thais Caroline DUBIK ◽  
Victor Kenzo IVANO ◽  
Vitória Luiza Locatelli WINKELER ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Endoscopic Procedure ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde ◽  
Therapeutic Success

ABSTRACT Background: Obesity can be treated with bariatric surgery; but, excessive weight loss may lead to diseases of the bile duct such as cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for these conditions, and may be hampered by the anatomical changes after surgery. Aim: Report the efficacy and the safety of videolaparoscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography technique in patients after bariatric surgery with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Method: Retrospective study performed between 2007 and 2017. Data collected were: age, gender, surgical indication, length of hospital stay, etiological diagnosis, rate of therapeutic success, intra and postoperative complications. Results: Seven patients had choledocholithiasis confirmed by image exam, mainly in women. The interval between gastric bypass and endoscopic procedure ranged from 1 to 144 months. There were no intraoperative complications. The rate of duodenal papillary cannulation was 100%. Regarding complications, the majority of cases were related to gastrostomy, and rarely to endoscopic procedure. There were two postoperative complications, a case of chest-abdominal pain refractory to high doses of morphine on the same day of the procedure, and a laboratory diagnosis of acute pancreatitis after the procedure in an asymptomatic patient. The maximum hospital stay was four days. Conclusion: The experience with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography through laparoscopic gastrostomy is a safe and effective procedure, since most complications are related to the it and did not altered the sequence to perform the conventional cholangiopancreatography.

scholarly journals Dializuojamų ligonių šlapimo takų ligų chirurginis gydymas

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Henrikas Ramonas ◽  
Asta Kantaravičienė ◽  
Audrius Rimas
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Obstructive Uropathy ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Dialysis Access ◽  
Infravesical Obstruction

Henrikas Ramonas, Asta Kantaravičienė, Audrius RimasVilniaus universiteto, Gastroenterologijos, nefrologijos,urologijos ir pilvo chirurgijos klinika,Vilniaus universiteto ligoninės Santariškių klinikosNefrologijos ir urologijos centras, 1 nefrourologijos skyrius,Santariškių g. 2, LT-08661, VilniusEl paštas: [email protected] Tikslas Nustatyti šlapimo takų ligų chirurginio gydymo rezultatus ligoniams, kuriems atliekamos hemodializės, ir operacinio gydymo įtaką hemodializės procedūroms. Ligoniai ir metodai Išanalizuoti chirurginio gydymo rezultatai 69 ligonių, kurie nuo 1999 iki 2004 metų operuoti ir gydyti hemodializėmis nuo ūminio inkstų nepakankamumo ir esant galutinei nepakankamumo stadijai. Vidutinis amžius – 57,07 ± 1,9 metų. Operuota dėl šių priežasčių: inkstų akmenligės – 26 (37,7%) ligoniai, inkstų policistozės – 7 (10,2%), obstrukcinės uropatijos – 13 (18,8%), infravezikinės obstrukcijos – 10 (14,5%), inksto vėžio – 5 (7,2%), dėl kitų priežasčių – 8 (11,6%) ligoniai. Dažniausiai atlikta nefrektomija – 46 (66,7%) pacientams, abipusė nefrektomija – vienuolikai. Rezultatai Intraoperacinių komplikacijų ir operavimo sunkumų buvo 21 (31,43%) pacientui. Pooperacinės komplikacijos diagnozuotos 14 (20,9%) ligonių. Pagrindinė komplikacija – pooperacinis kraujavimas. Mirė 5 (7,25%) ligoniai, trys iš jų – po abipusės nefrektomijos, pagrindinė mirties priežastis buvo pooperacinis kraujavimas. Analizuojant šiuos atvejus įsitikinta, kad operuojant per laparotominį pjūvį ir negalint gerai apriboti nefrektomijos zonos, komplikuotų operacijų atvejais sunkiai kontroliuojamas kraujavimas buvo pagrindinė mirties priežastis. Skubiosios hemodializės sėkmingiausiai integruotos su obstrukcinės uropatijos chirurginiu gydymu. Hemodializės procedūros komplikavosi 13 (18,84%) ligonių. Dažniausia komplikacija – arterinės-veninės jungties trombozė. Išvados Šlapimo takų ligų chirurginis gydymas ligoniams, kuriems lygia greta atliekamos hemodializės, susijęs su didele intraoperacinių, pooperacinių ir arterinių-veninių jungčių komplikacijų, dažniausiai okliuzinių, rizika. Jei šlapimo takų ligos komplikuotos, abipusės nefrektomijos nerekomenduojamos dėl didelės, sunkiai kontroliuojamo pooperacinio kraujavimo rizikos. Reikšminiai žodžiai: hemodializė, inkstų nepakankamumas, nefrektomija, obstrukcinė uropatija, infravezikinė obstrukcija Surgical treatment of urinary tract in haemodialysed patients Henrikas Ramonas, Asta Kantaravičienė, Audrius RimasVilnius University, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Urology andAbdominal Surgery, Center of Nephrology and Urology,Vilnius University Hospital "Santariškių klinikos",Vilnius, Santariškių str. 2, LT-08661, LithuaniaE-mail: [email protected] Background / objective To evaluate outcomes of urinary tract surgery in haemodialysed patients and determine the influence of surgery on haemodialysis procedures. Patients and methods We analysed results of urinary tract surgery in 69 patients with end stage renal impairment and acute renal failure in the period from 1999 till 2004. The mean age of patients was 57.07 ± 1.9 years. Operations were performed due to nephrolithiasis in 26 (37.7%) cases, polycystic kidneys in 7 (10.2%), obstructive uropathy in 13 (18.8%), infravesical obstruction 10 (14.5%), renal carcinoma 5 (7.2%), other causes in 8 (11.6%) cases. More frequently nephrectomy was done (in 46, or 66.67% of patients), and bilateral nephrectomy was performed in 11 cases. Results Intraoperative complications and surgery difficulties were defined in 21 (30.43%) patients. Postoperative complications were diagnosed in 14 (20,29%) cases, and the main complication was postoperative bleeding. Five (7.25%) patients died. Three patients died after bilateral nephrectomies, and the main cause of death was postoperative bleeding. Analysis of these cases showed that the laparotomic aproach and absence of the posibillity to isolate the renal area during complicated nephrectomies was the main cause of poorely controlled bleeding after operation. The urgent heamodialysis procedures were more successfully integrated with the surgical treatment of obstructive uropathy. Haemodialysis procedures were complicated in 13 (18.84%) patients. The common complication was thrombosis of arteriovenal dialysis access. Conclusions Urinary tract surgery in haemodialysis patients influences the high risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications, arteriovenal occlusive complications. Bilateral nephrectomies in complicated urinary tract diseases are not recommended due to a high risk of poorely controlled postoperative bleeding. Keywords: haemodialysis, renal failure, nephrectomy, obstructive uropathy, infravesical obstruction

scholarly journals Photorefractive keratectomy for correction of myopia: Our one-year experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 852-857
Author(s):  
Mirko Resan ◽  
Miroslav Vukosavljevic ◽  
Milorad Milivojevic
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Ablation Depth ◽  
Laser In Situ Keratomileusis ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Corneal Tissue ◽  
Surgical Method ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background/Aim. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), is commonly performed refractive surgical method worldwide. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness and safety of PRK in correction of various strengths of myopia and to assess how much corneal tissue is being removed with one diopter sphere (Dsph) correction by using different optical zones (OZ). Methods. A prospective study with a follow-up period of 6 months included 55 patients of which 100 myopic eyes were treated by PRK method (one eye was included in 10 patients). Myopic eyes with a preoperative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) = 1.0 (20/20) were analysed. In order to assess the effectiveness of PRK operated myopic eyes were divided into four groups according to the dioptric power: 1)? -1.75 Dsph (n = 26); 2) from -2 to -3.75 Dsph (n = 44); 3) from -4 to -6.75 Dsph (n = 23), and 4) ? -7 Dsph (n = 7). Myopic eyes with preoperative BCVA ? 0.9 (amblyopic eyes) were excluded from the study, as well as eyes with astigmatism > -1.5 Dcyl. To assess the effectiveness of PRK we examined the percentage of eyes in the mentioned groups, which derived uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) 6 months after the intervention to the following: a) UCVA = 1.0 (20/20) and b) UCVA ? 0.5 (20/40). To assess the safety of PRK we examined the frequency of intraoperative and postoperative complications. To estimate how much corneal tissue was removed with one Dsph correction by using different OZ, we used preoperative and postoperative (after 6 months) central pachymetry values expressed in ?m and volume of cornea (central 7 mm) expressed in mm?. In that sense, we used only the myopic eyes with clear preoperative spherical refraction. The total number of these eyes was 27, of which 16 eyes were treated using a 6.5 mm OZ and 11 eyes using a 7 mm OZ. Results. Refractive spherical equivalent (RSE) for all eyes was in the range from -0.75 to -8.75 Dsph, and preoperative mean value of RSE with standard deviation (mean RSE ? SD) was -3.32 ? 1.83 Dsph. Six months after PRK, 91% of eyes had UCVA = 20/20, and 99% of eyes had UCVA ? 20/40. In the first group (? -1.75 Dsph) preoperative mean RSE ? SD was -1.34 ? 0.32 Dsph, six months after PRK, 96% of eyes had UCVA = 20/20, and 100% of eyes had UCVA ? 20/40. In the second group (from -2 to -3.75 Dsph) preoperative mean RSE ? SD was - 2.95 ? 0.57 Dsph, six months after PRK, 89% of eyes had UCVA = 20/20, and 100% of eyes had UCVA ? 20/40. In the third group (from -4 to -6.75 Dsph) preoperative mean RSE ? SD was - 4.93 ? 0.70 Dsph, six months after PRK, 100% of eyes had UCVA = 20/20. In the fourth group (? - 7 Dsph) preoperative mean RSE ? SD was -7.71 ? 0.67 Dsph, six months after PRK, 57% of eyes had UCVA = 20/20, and 86% of eyes had UCVA ? 20/40. There were no intraoperative complications while postoperative complications occurred in 2 patients - in both cases in one eye (2%). In that cases, epithelial defects were detected. In the group of eyes that were treated by 6.5 mm OZ mean RSE ? SD was -2.45 ? 0.99 Dsph, the ablation depth per 1 Dsph was 17.54 ? 5.58 ?m and ablated volume of central 7 mm cornea by 1 Dsph was 0.43 ? 0.18 mm?. In the group of eyes that were treated by 7 mm OZ mean RSE ? SD was -3.32 ? 2.26 Dsph, the ablation depth per 1 Dsph was 23.73 ? 6.91 ?m and ablated volume of central 7 mm cornea by 1 Dsph was 0.61 ? 0.31 mm?. Conclusion. PRK is effective and safe refractive surgical method for correcting myopia up to -8 .75 Dsph. OZ size is the main factor determining the depth of the excimer laser ablation of the corneal tissue volume consumed by 1 Dsph. Higher OZ value determines higher consumption of cornea tissue.

scholarly journals Assessment of pain during rest and during activities in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Coelho de Mello ◽  
Silvio Fernando Castro Rosatti ◽  
Priscilla Hortense
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Cohort Design ◽  
Surgical Recovery ◽  
Over Time

OBJECTIVE: to assess the intensity and site of pain after Cardiac Surgery through sternotomy during rest and while performing five activities. METHOD: descriptive study with a prospective cohort design. A total of 48 individuals participated in the study. A Multidimensional Scale for Pain Assessment was used. RESULTS: postoperative pain from cardiac surgery was moderate during rest and decreased over time. Pain was also moderate during activities performed on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days and decreased from the 3rd postoperative day, with the exception of coughing, which diminished only on the 6th postoperative day. Coughing, turning over, deep breathing and rest are presented in decreased order of intensity. The region of the sternum was the most frequently reported site of pain. CONCLUSION: the assessment of pain in the individuals who underwent cardiac surgery during rest and during activities is extremely important to adapt management and avoid postoperative complications and delayed surgical recovery.

Nineteen Years of Adult Congenital Heart Surgery in a Single Center

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-188
Author(s):  
Madurra Perinpanayagam ◽  
Signe H. Larsen ◽  
Kristian Emmertsen ◽  
Marianne B. Møller ◽  
Vibeke E. Hjortdal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Registration System ◽  
Growing Population

Background: Adults with congenital heart disease are a growing population. We describe surgical interventions, short- and long-term mortality and morbidity, and risk factors for adverse events in a population-based cohort. Methods: Patients over or equal to 18 years with congenital heart disease who underwent cardiac surgery at Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, from 1994 to 2012 were included in the study. Diagnoses, surgical procedures, postoperative complications, and survival were identified in hospital databases, medical records, and the Danish Civil Registration System. Results: Four hundred seventy-four surgeries were performed in 445 adults (50% men). The median age was 39 years (range 18-83). Thirty-nine percent had previous surgical or catheter-based interventions. Thirty-day and in-hospital mortality were 1.1%. Postoperative complications occurred in 50% of cases, most were minor such as temporary arrhythmias and pneumonia. Major complications included postoperative bleeding necessitating intervention (6%), stroke (2%), and acute temporary renal failure (1%). Multivariate analysis identified RACHS-1 categories over or equal to 3 compared to category 1 (odds ratio (OR) = 2.3; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.5-3.7), New York Heart Association functional class III and IV compared to class I (OR = 2.2; 95% CI: 1.3-3.7) and age at surgery (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01-1.04), as risk factors for adverse events. Survival during a median follow-up of 7.8 years (range 0 days-21.4 years) was 85% (95% CI: 80%-89%). Conclusion: Adults with congenital heart disease constitute a growing population with the need for cardiac surgery. Postoperative complications are frequent but early and late mortality are low.

scholarly journals Double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography can make a reliable diagnosis and good prognosis for postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiyoe Shirota ◽  
Hiroki Kawashima ◽  
Takahisa Tainaka ◽  
Wataru Sumida ◽  
Kazuki Yokota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bile Duct ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Radical Surgery ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography ◽  
Endoscopic Retrograde ◽  
Congenital Biliary Dilatation ◽  
Intrahepatic Stones ◽  
Biliary Dilatation ◽  
Double Balloon ◽  
Anastomotic Strictures

AbstractBile duct and anastomotic strictures and intrahepatic stones are common postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). We performed double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DBERC) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes after radical surgery. We focused on the effectiveness of DBERC for the treatment of postoperative complications of CBD patients. Bile duct and anastomotic strictures and intrahepatic stones are common postoperative complications of congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). We performed double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DBERC) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes after radical surgery. We focused on the effectiveness of DBERC for the treatment of postoperative complications of CBD patients. This retrospective study included 28 patients who underwent DBERC (44 procedures) after radical surgery for CBD between January 2011 and December 2019. Strictures were diagnosed as “bile duct strictures” if endoscopy confirmed the presence of bile duct mucosa between the stenotic and anastomotic regions, and as “anastomotic strictures” if the mucosa was absent. The median patient age was 4 (range 0–67) years at the time of primary surgery for CBD and 27.5 (range 8–76) years at the time of DBERC. All anastomotic strictures could be treated with only by 1–2 courses of balloon dilatation of DBERC, while many bile duct strictures (41.2%) needed ≥ 3 treatments, especially those who underwent operative bile duct plasty as the first treatment (83.3%). Although the study was limited by the short follow-up period after DBERC treatment, DBERC is recommended as the first-line treatment for hepatolithiasis associated with biliary and anastomotic strictures in CBD patients, and it can be safely performed multiple times.

A modified ileal conduit technique in patients undergoing radical cystectomy: Single-centre experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 205141582110414
Author(s):  
Francesco Chiancone ◽  
Francesco Persico ◽  
Marco Fabiano ◽  
Maurizio Fedelini ◽  
Clemente Meccariello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Radical Cystectomy ◽  
Ileal Conduit ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Increased Risk

Objective: We aimed to evaluate perioperative outcomes and complications of a modified technique of ileal conduit diversion. Methods: Forty-seven cases of radical cystectomy with modified ileal conduit diversion were performed at our institution from January 2015 to January 2020. After radical cystectomy, a segment of ileum was used to pack the conduit and was placed below the digestive anastomosis. Then, the mesentery window of the ileo-ileal anastomosis was sutured. The ureters were anastomosed on their native side on single loop ureteral stents. All procedures were performed by a single surgical team. Intra- and postoperative complications were classified and reported according to the Satava and Clavien–Dindo grading systems. Results: The mean age of population was 66.40±10.14 years, and 76.6% were male. Concomitant diabetes was found in 31.9% of patients. About three quarters of patients had T2G3 bladder cancer. Mean blood loss was 449.36±246.50 ml, and hospitalization was 10.32±5 days. With a mean follow-up of 17.36±12.63 months, the recurrence rate was 17%, and 14.9% of patients died of bladder cancer. Out of the 47 patients, three (4.3%) experienced intraoperative complications, while 15 (31.9%) had postoperative complications. Of these, only three patients experienced Clavien–Dindo complications ⩾grade 3. Multivariate logistic regression model showed that diabetes ( p=0.023) and higher blood loss ( p=0.010) were significantly associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. We reported one case of ureterointestinal anastomosis stenosis on the left side and none on the right side. Despite our results being promising, larger randomized trials with longer follow-up are needed to explore further the feasibility of this technique on a larger scale. Conclusion: We describe a safe and simple surgical technique with a similar postoperative complications rate and a lower incidence of ureteroileal anastomosis stenosis compared to the standard technique. Level of evidence 4.

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