Ureteric reimplantation: a history of the development of surgical techniques

Aims Open discectomy (OD) is the standard operation for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD), however, has shown similar outcomes to OD and there is increasing interest in this procedure. However despite improved surgical techniques and instrumentation, reoperation and infection rates continue and are reported to be between 6% and 24% and 0.7% and 16%, respectively. The objective of this study was to compare the rate of reoperation and infection within six months of patients being treated for LDH either by OD or PELD. Methods In this retrospective, nationwide cohort study, the Korean National Health Insurance database from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2018 was reviewed. Data were extracted for patients who underwent OD or PELD for LDH without a history of having undergone either procedure during the preceding year. Individual patients were followed for six months through their encrypted unique resident registration number. The primary endpoints were rates of reoperation and infection during the follow-up period. Other risk factors for reoperation and infection were also evalulated. Results Out of 549,531 patients, 522,640 had undergone OD (95.11%) and 26,891 patients had undergone PELD (4.89%). Reoperation rates within six months were 2.28% in the OD group, and 5.38% in the PELD group. Infection rates were 1.18% in OD group and 0.83% in PELD group. The risk of reoperation was lower for patients with OD than for patients with PELD (adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 0.38). The risk of infection was higher for patients with OD than for patients undergoing PELD (HR, 1.325). Conclusion Compared with the OD group, the PELD group showed higher reoperation rates and lower infection rates. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(8):1392–1399.

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History of the use of autologous materials in aortic valve surgery

Patologiya krovoobrashcheniya i kardiokhirurgiya ◽

10.21688/1681-3472-2021-3-106-115 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 106

Author(s):

R. N. Komarov ◽

A. O. Simonyan ◽

I. A. Borisov ◽

V. V. Dalinin ◽

A. M. Ismailbaev ◽

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Keyword(s):

Aortic Valve ◽

Heart Valve ◽

Heart Valves ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Valve Surgery ◽

Aortic Valve Surgery ◽

Short Service Life ◽

Wide Range ◽

Valve Reconstruction ◽

History Of

Various types of autologous materials are used in heart valve surgery, particularly the aortic valve, and this article describes their historical development. The evolution of the use of various autogenous tissues, such as the aortic wall, fascia lata of the thigh, pericardium and others is described and discussed in detail. This paper presents the results of experimental and clinical publications devoted to the surgical techniques and the outcomes of heart valve reconstruction using such materials. The negative aspects of the use of a wide range of autografts are discussed, including the short service life and low strength, which led to declining interest in this group of reconstructive interventions. The method for treating the autopericardium with glutaraldehyde, proposed in 1986 by C.S. Love, J.W. Love and colleagues, raised the use of autologous materials in the reconstruction of heart valves to a new level, allowing surgeons to strengthen the autopericardial flaps and increase resistance to hemodynamic stress. Many surgeons, their interest in such treatment methods increased by this discovery, then reported their observations and further developed ways of using the treated autopericardium in aortic valve surgery. Particularly, the method of neocuspidisation of the aortic valve, introduced into wide practice by M.G. Duran and S. Ozaki, has become the quintessential reconstructive valve surgery involving the use of autologous materials.Received 14 March 2021. Revised 26 April 2021. Accepted 27 April 2021.Funding: The study did not have sponsorship.Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interests.Contribution of the authors Conception and study design: A.O. Simonyan, A.M. Ismailbaev Drafting the article: A.O. Simonyan, A.M. Ismailbaev, N.O. Kurasov, M.I. Tcheglov Critical revision of the article: R.N. Komarov, V.V. Dalinin, I.A. Borisov Final approval of the version to be published: R.N. Komarov, A.O. Simonyan, I.A. Borisov, V.V. Dalinin, A.M. Ismailbaev, N.O. Kurasov, M.I. Tcheglov

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A Case of Laparoscopic Ureteric Reimplantation in a Solitary Urinary System

Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis ◽

10.1159/000369786 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 39-43

Author(s):

Karl H. Pang ◽

Saiful Miah ◽

Mark D. Haynes ◽

Neil E. Oakley

Keyword(s):

Treatment Options ◽

Solitary Kidney ◽

Stone Disease ◽

Pelvic Surgery ◽

Urinary System ◽

Ureteric Reimplantation ◽

Ureteric Stenting ◽

Preserve Renal Function ◽

History Of ◽

Ureteric Stricture

Ureteric strictures can be caused by traumatic pelvic surgery, urolithiasis and instrumentation. There are various treatment options for ureteric stricture, including laparoscopic ureteric reimplantation. A 56-year-old female with a history of chronic left pelviureteric junction obstruction presented with urosepsis secondary to right-sided urolithiasis. The patient had a left nephrectomy and developed right-sided ureteric stricture following repeated ureteroscopy to manage her stone disease. The treatment with ureteric stenting was unsuccessful. Here we present a case on the feasibility of laparoscopic reimplantation for ureteric stricture in a solitary kidney to preserve renal function and avoid further ureteroscopy or nephrostomies.

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Another Look at Platysmaplasty in Facelifting

Facial Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1714062 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (04) ◽

pp. 395-403 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fred G. Fedok

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Facial Rejuvenation ◽

Patient Evaluation ◽

Innovative Methods ◽

Aesthetic Form ◽

History Of

AbstractOver the history of facial rejuvenation surgery there has been a progressive assimilation of knowledge about the anatomy of neck structures that are central to the manifestations of the aging neck. These advances in knowledge have been accompanied by the innovation and introduction of several surgical techniques to restore the neck to a more youthful appearance. The rejuvenation of the aging neck frequently incorporates a consideration and execution of accepted methods to restore the platysma muscles to a more aesthetic form. Lasting and dependable surgical techniques remain somewhat elusive and late failures in the neck continue to be a frustration for both patients and surgeons.In this manuscript, the author reviews some of the more enduring and innovative methods to manage the platysma in facelifting and cites the rationale and limitations of the various techniques. The concept of the restoration of an effective platysma “sling” in the upper neck to eliminate platysma bands and recreate a defined jawline is highlighted. A framework of patient evaluation and decision making is presented, and a suggested individualized application of accepted surgical maneuvers is suggested.

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The History of Mastectomy

The American Surgeon ◽

10.1177/000313481107700515 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 77 (5) ◽

pp. 566-571 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Marios Loukas ◽

R. Shane Tubbs ◽

Nadine Mirzayan ◽

Michelle Shirak ◽

Ashley Steinberg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

20Th Century ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Breast Tissue ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Radical Mastectomy ◽

Large Impact ◽

Surgical Tools ◽

History Of ◽

Surgical Field

The mastectomy that is performed today is a procedure born from hundreds of years of discoveries, inventions, and amendments to existing surgical techniques. The reasons for performing this extreme surgery have changed as well, ranging from unilateral breast removal to allow greater upper limb functionality to bilateral removal of the breasts or breast tissue in individuals predisposed to breast cancer or in individuals who have already been diagnosed. The additions of surgical tools and anesthetics to the field of medicine further transformed the surgical field in general and had a large impact on the mastectomy. William Halsted's radical mastectomy served as the basis of most future breast removal techniques, and it the method recognized today as the “radical mastectomy.” Most radical surgeries are currently used for prophylaxis, whereas less invasive lumpectomies have eclipsed breast removal surgeries as of the latter half of the 20th century.

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Medialization Laryngoplasty with Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/000348949810700512 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 107 (5) ◽

pp. 427-432 ◽

Cited By ~ 104

Author(s):

Timothy M. McCulloch ◽

Henry T. Hoffman

Keyword(s):

Vocal Fold ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene ◽

Median Position ◽

History Of ◽

The Mean ◽

The Voice ◽

Medialization Laryngoplasty ◽

Special Instrumentation

Symptomatic unilateral laryngeal paralysis may be treated successfully by a wide variety of surgical techniques. These techniques share the concept that stabilization of the paralyzed vocal fold in a median position will improve glottic function. Medialization laryngoplasty with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) incorporates the general principles of established medialization procedures, yet is unique in its simplicity. The technique does not require special instrumentation, employs incremental adjustment of vocal fold position, and utilizes an implantable material with a long history of patient safety. We describe this new technique and report on the outcome of our first 16 patients treated. No surgical or implant-related complications have occurred. Voice results were measured from preoperative and postoperative video and voice recordings by four independent observers using a standardized assessment tool. Voice grade and breathiness were evaluated on a four-point scale (0 = normal and 3 = abnormal, extreme). The mean overall grade improved from 2.3 ± 0.6 to 1.1 ± 0.6, and breathiness from 2.0 ± 0.8 to 0.4 ± 0.4. The technique is simple, the implant material has been in clinical use for decades, and the voice results are good to excellent.

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Sublingual dermoid cysts: case report and review of the literature

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215115001887 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 129 (10) ◽

pp. 1036-1039 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

E Kyriakidou ◽

T Howe ◽

B Veale ◽

S Atkins

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Cystic Lesions ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Mylohyoid Muscle ◽

Floor Of The Mouth ◽

Intraoral Approach ◽

History Of

AbstractBackground:Dermoid cysts in the floor of the mouth are relatively uncommon developmental lesions. They are thought to arise in the midline and along the lines of embryonic fusion of the facial processes containing ectodermal tissue.Case report:A 17-year-old female presented with a 3-month history of a growing, progressive swelling in the mouth floor. Clinical examination revealed a rather large symmetrical, soft swelling in the mouth floor, displacing the tongue superiorly. The fast growing nature and size of the lesion raised suspicion of potential compromise to the airway. Surgical excision was therefore performed.Conclusion:Differential diagnosis of cystic lesions in the floor of the mouth is of paramount importance, as the recommended surgical techniques vary depending on the anatomical position of the lesions. The intraoral approach is preferred for those lesions that do not extend beyond the mylohyoid muscle boundaries; this leads to a satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcome.

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Surgical treatment of single-suture craniosynostosis: an argument for quantitative methods to evaluate cosmetic outcomes

Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics ◽

10.3171/2010.5.peds09313 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 193-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Todd C. Hankinson ◽

Elizabeth J. Fontana ◽

Richard C. E. Anderson ◽

Neil A. Feldstein

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Neurocognitive Deficits ◽

External Compression ◽

Operative Outcomes ◽

History Of ◽

Considerable Work ◽

Single Suture

The traditional reasons for surgical intervention in children with single-suture craniosynostosis (SSC) are cosmetic improvement and the avoidance/treatment of intracranial hypertension, which has been thought to contribute to neurocognitive deficits. Despite considerable work on the topic, the exact prevalence of intracranial hypertension in the population of patients with SSC is unknown, although it appears to be present in only a minority. Additionally, recent neuropsychological and anatomical literature suggests that the subtle neurocognitive deficits identified in children with a history of SSC may not result from external compression. They may instead reflect an underlying developmental condition that includes disordered primary CNS development and early suture fusion. This implies that current surgical techniques are unlikely to prevent neurocognitive deficits in patients with SSC. As such, the most common indication for surgical treatment in SSC is cosmetic, and most patients benefit from considerable subjective cosmetic normalization following surgery. Pediatric craniofacial surgeons have not, however, agreed upon objective means to assess postoperative cranial morphological improvement. We should therefore endeavor to agree upon objective craniometric tools for the assessment of operative outcomes, allowing us to accurately compare the various surgical techniques that are currently available.

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Transvaginal Appendectomy: A Systematic Review

Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽

10.1155/2014/384706 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mehmet Ali Yagci ◽

Cuneyt Kayaalp

Keyword(s):

Comparative Studies ◽

Operating Time ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Length Of Hospital Stay ◽

Minimal Invasive ◽

Morbidly Obese ◽

Complication Rates ◽

Study Selection ◽

History Of ◽

Patient Selection Criteria

Background. Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a new approach that allows minimal invasive surgery through the mouth, anus, or vagina.Objective. To summarize the recent clinical appraisal, feasibility, complications, and limitations of transvaginal appendectomy for humans and outline the techniques.Data Sources. PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, Google-Scholar, EBSCO, clinicaltrials.gov and congress abstracts, were searched.Study Selection. All related reports were included, irrespective of age, region, race, obesity, comorbidities or history of previous surgery. No restrictions were made in terms of language, country or journal.Main Outcome Measures. Patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, and results.Results. There were total 112 transvaginal appendectomies. All the selected patients had uncomplicated appendicitis and there were no morbidly obese patients. There was no standard surgical technique for transvaginal appendectomy. Mean operating time was 53.3 minutes (25–130 minutes). Conversion and complication rates were 3.6% and 8.2%, respectively. Mean length of hospital stay was 1.9 days.Limitations.There are a limited number of comparative studies and an absence of randomized studies.Conclusions. For now, nonmorbidly obese females with noncomplicated appendicitis can be a candidate for transvaginal appendectomy. It may decrease postoperative pain and enable the return to normal life and work off time. More comparative studies including subgroups are necessary.

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Hemispherectomy: historical review and recent technical advances

Neurosurgical FOCUS ◽

10.3171/2013.3.focus1341 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 34 (6) ◽

pp. E11 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Alexandra D. Beier ◽

James T. Rutka

Keyword(s):

Surgical Techniques ◽

Historical Review ◽

Seizure Freedom ◽

The Novel ◽

Surgical Strategies ◽

Noninvasive Diagnostics ◽

Technical Advances ◽

History Of ◽

Surgical Options ◽

Initial Description

The surgical options available for intractable hemispheric epilepsy have evolved since their initial description in the early 20th century. Surgical techniques have advanced, as has the ability to predict good surgical outcomes with noninvasive diagnostics. The authors review the history of hemispherectomy and detail the novel imaging and surgical strategies used to confer seizure freedom.

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