scholarly journals A Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Prone Positioning Methods on Blood Loss and Intra-Abdominal Pressure in Obese Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kundra ◽  
Hanish Bansal ◽  
Vishnu Gupta ◽  
Rekha Gupta ◽  
Sandeep Kaushal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Supine Position ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Abdominal Pressure ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Prone Positioning ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Venous Plexus ◽  
Total Blood

Abstract Background Improper prone positioning of obese patients for spine surgery can increase the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), resulting in increased bleeding from epidural venous plexus. The choice of prone positioning frame can be an important determinant of the IAP. Materials and Methods This prospective, randomized study was performed on obese patients (body mass index ≥ 30) scheduled for lumbar laminectomy. After administration of general anesthesia, patients were positioned prone either on Wilson’s frame (group W), or on horizontal bolsters (group H). IAP was recorded at three intervals: (1) in supine position, (2) 10 minutes after prone positioning, and (3) in prone position at the end of surgery. Intraoperative blood loss was measured quantitatively and assessed subjectively by the surgeon. Results A total of 60 patients were enrolled with 30 patients in each group. IAP in supine position was similar in both groups. However, IAP 10 minutes after prone positioning was significantly higher at 11.44 ± 1.61 mm Hg in group W as compared to 9.56 ± 1.92 mm Hg in group H (p = 0.001). Similarly, IAP of 12.24 ± 1.45 mm Hg in group W, measured on completion of surgery was significantly higher than 9.96 ± 2.35 mm Hg in group H (p = 0.001). Mean total blood loss of 440.40 ± 176.98 mL in group W was significantly higher than 317.20 ± 91.04 mL in group H (p = 0.003). Conclusion Obese patients positioned prone on Wilson’s frame had significantly higher IAP and blood loss compared to patients positioned on horizontal bolsters.

THE FEASIBILITY OF FAST TRACK PROTOCOL FOR ELDERELY PATIENTS WITH COLORECTAL CANCER

2016 ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
D. . Zitta ◽  
V. . Subbotin ◽  
Y. . Busirev
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Fast Track ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Conventional Group ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Elective Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Complications Rate

Fast track protocol is widely used in major colorectal surgery. It decreases operative stress, shortens hospital stay and reduces complications rate. However feasibility and safety of this approach is still controversial in patients older than 70 years. The AIM of the study was to estimate the safety and effectiveness of fast track protocol in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Prospective randomized study included 138 elective colorectal resectionfor cancer during period from 1.01.10 till 1.06.15. The main criteria for the patients selection were age over 70 years and diagnosis of colorectal cancer. 82 of these patients received perioperative treatment according to fast track protocol, other 56 had conventional perioperative care. Patients underwent following procedures: right hemicolectomy (n=7), left hemicolectomy (n=12), transverse colectomy (n=1), sigmoidectomy (n=23), abdomeno-perineal excision (n=19) and low anterior resection of rectum (n=76). Following data were analized: duration of operation, intraoperative blood loss, time offirst flatus and defecation, complications rates. RESULTS. Mean age was 77,4 ± 8 years. There were no differences in gender, co morbidities, body mass index, types of operations between groups. Duration of operations didn't differ significantly between 2 groups. Intraoperative blood loss was higher in conventional group. The time of first flatus and defecation were better in FT-group. There was no mortality in FT-group vs 1,8 %o mortality in conventional group. Complications rate was lower in FT-group: wound infections 3,6% vs 9 %, anastomotic leakage 4,8 %o vs 9 %o, ileus 1,2 vs 5,4 %o, peritonitis 2,4 %o vs 3,6%o, bowel obstruction caused by the adhesions 6 % vs 5,3 %. Reoperation rate was similar 4,8 % vs 3,6 %. CONCLUSION. Fast track protocol in major elective colorectal surgery can be safely applied in elderly patients. The application of fast track protocol in elderly patients improves the restoration of bowel function and reduces the risk of postoperative complication.

The efficacy and safety of topical tranexamic acid for spinal surgery: a meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tai Guo ◽  
Wenxia Xuan ◽  
Haoyu Feng ◽  
Junjie Wang ◽  
Xun Ma
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Blood Content ◽  
Drainage Volume ◽  
Hidden Blood Loss ◽  
Postoperative Drainage

Background: Spinal surgeries are often accompanied by significant blood loss both intraoperatively and postoperatively. Excessive blood loss caused by surgery may lead to several harmful medical consequences. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a kind of antifibrinolytic agent that has been widely used in spinal surgery. Currently, it is commonly accepted that intravenous TXA (ivTXA) can reduce blood loss in spinal fusion surgeries. Compared with ivTXA, topical TXA (tTXA) seems to be much easier to administer. This advantage provides a maximum concentration of TXA at the hemorrhagic site with little to no TXA entering the circulation. Objective: To evaluate the effect of tTXA on blood loss during and after spinal surgery via a comprehensive meta-analysis of the published data in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other comparative cohort studies. Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, the Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were performed for RCTs and other comparative cohort studies on the effect of tTXA on blood loss during and after spinal surgery. The outcomes were total blood loss, hidden blood loss, intraoperative blood loss, total postoperative drainage volume, drainage tube duration postoperatively, drainage volume and drainage of blood content at postoperative day (POD) 1 and POD2, length of hospital stay, number of patients who received a blood transfusion, serum HB level at POD1, operative timespan, side effects, and complications. The final search was performed in October 2020. We followed the PRISMA guideline, and the registration number is INPLASY202160028. Results: In total, six studies with 481 patients were included. tTXA treatment, compared with the control conditions, can significantly reduce the total blood loss, hidden blood loss, total postoperative drainage volume, and several patients receiving blood transfusions; reduce the drainage volume and drainage of blood content at POD1; shorten the drainage tube duration postoperatively and length of hospital stay, and enhance the serum HB level at POD1 for spinal surgery. tTXA treatment did not significantly influence the intraoperative blood loss, drainage volume, or drainage of blood content at POD2 or the operative duration. Conclusion: Compared with control conditions, tTXA has high efficacy in reducing blood loss, and drainage volume enable quick rehabilitation and has a relatively high level of safety in spinal surgery.

scholarly journals Excessive Blood Loss After Revision Hip Arthroplasty is Related to the use of Closed Suction Drainage: A Prospective Randomized Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Bartosz ◽  
Dariusz Grzelecki ◽  
Sławomir Chaberek ◽  
Marcin Para ◽  
Wojciech Marczyński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Transfusion Rate ◽  
Suction Drainage ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Intention To Treat ◽  
Closed Suction Drainage ◽  
Hip Arthroplasties

Abstract Background:Suction drainage after primary total hip arthroplasties (THA) offers no benefits. Revision hip arthroplasties (RHA) are more demanding procedures and associated with greater blood loss compared to primary cases. There is still a lack of literature regarding the application of drainage in RHA.Material and Methods:A total of 40 patients who underwent RHA were included in this prospective study. Simple randomization with an allocation ratio 1:1 was performed. Primary outcomes: total blood loss, hemoglobin drop, joint hematoma size in USG, infection. Secondary outcomes: blood transfusion rate, soft tissue hematomas, C-reactive protein levels, Visual Analogue Scale before and on 3rd day after surgery, Harris Hip Score before and 6 weeks after surgery. An intention to treat analysis was performed, with a 2-year follow up.Results:Statistically significant differences between groups was in blood loss: drainage 1559.78 ml, non-drainage 1058.27 ml, (p=0.029) and hemoglobin level on 1st day after surgery: drainage 10.58 g/dl, non-drainage 11.61 g/dl (p=0.0496). In terms of the other analyzed parameters, statistical differences were not found. Conclusion:Our study revealed that the use of suction drainage may lead to higher blood loss in the early postoperative period. Further studies are needed to evaluate our results.

scholarly journals Evaluation of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy in treatment of obese adolescents with lumbar disc herniation：A retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haijiang Yu ◽  
Bin Zhu ◽  
Xiaoguang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Time Point

Abstract Background: Obese patients are at risk of complications such as poor wound healing and increased infection rates after spinal surgery. Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has advantages over conventional open surgery in the treatment of obese adult patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) because it can decrease perioperative complications and enhance satisfaction degrees of patients. However, no clinical studies have evaluated the efficacy of PELD in obese adolescents with LDH. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PELD in the treatment of obese ALDH.Methods: We retrospectively collected clinical data from 208 patients with single-segment ALDH who underwent PELD treatment in our hospital between January 2015 and December 2019. According to the body mass index classification standard of obesity for adolescents in our country, the patients were divided into obese and non-obese groups (control group). Based on the preoperative baseline data of the two groups, propensity score matching was performed to select patients from the two groups for the comparative study. Perioperative data included operative time, intraoperative blood loss and length of postoperative hospitalization. The visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and modified MacNab criteria were recorded as the main indicators of the surgical outcome, and the recurrence rate and incidence of complications were recorded as the minor indicators. Results: The obese and control groups included 45 patients each after 1:1 propensity score matching. Both groups showed improvements in VAS and ODI scores after surgery and at each follow-up time point (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant statistical difference in VAS and ODI scores between the two groups at each follow-up time point (p >0.05). In addition, the differences in operative time, intraoperative blood loss, length of postoperative hospitalization, incidence of complications, and recurrence rate were not statistically significant between the two groups (p >0.05). At the final follow-up, there was no significant difference in the excellent and good rate of MacNab classification between the two groups (p >0.05). Conclusion: PELD is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for the treatment of obese patients with ALDH. The efficacy of PELD in obese and non-obese patients with ALDH was comparable.

scholarly journals After Total Knee Arthroplasty Different Knee Position Bring Distinct Effects-a Prospective Study of One Hundred Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ke zheng ◽  
Wen-xiang Liu ◽  
Jie-bin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Osteoarthritis Of The Knee ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Extension Group ◽  
Total Knee

Abstract Background Following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) blood loss is a major factor influencing functional recovery and quality of life in patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of postoperative leg position on blood loss and functional recovery after TKA.Methods One hundred consecutive patients were enrolled in this prospective randomized study, which with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee. An equal number of patients were randomly allocated to either flexion or extension groups. In the flexion group, the affected leg was elevated 45° at the hip and with 45° of flexion at the knee, while patients in the extension group had the knee extended fully. Primary outcomes were calculated total blood loss (CBL), hidden blood loss(HBL), intraoperative blood loss(IBL),haemoglobin(HB) level and haematocrit(HCT).Results CBL, HBL, postoperative levels of HB and HCT, drop level of HB and HCT between the two groups after 72 hours were significantly different, with patients in the flexion group experiencing lower blood loss than those in the extension group (P < 0.05).However, there no difference between groups in the postoperative levels of HB and HCT, drop level of HB and HCT at 24 hours. Even though after 1 week range of motion (ROM) was statistical difference in groups, but after 6-week rehabilitation, patients from both groups attained a similar ROM in the knee. Conclusions The results of this study definite that after TKA execute the protocol，maintaining a position with the hip 45°flexion and the knee flexed at 45° prolong 48 hours, is an effective method for reducing blood loss and increasing functional ROM.

Waterjet Dissection versus Ultrasonic Aspiration in Epilepsy Surgery

2005 ◽  
Vol 56 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. ONS-142-ONS-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Oertel ◽  
Michael Robert Gaab ◽  
Uwe Runge ◽  
Henry Werner Siegfried Schroeder ◽  
Juergen Piek
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Surgical Complications ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Ultrasonic Aspirator ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Vessel Preservation ◽  
Waterjet Dissection

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Waterjet dissection is currently under close investigation in neurosurgery. Experimentally, precise brain parenchyma dissection with vessel preservation has been demonstrated. Clinically, the safety of the instrument has already been proved. However, precise data demonstrating that waterjet dissection indeed reduces surgical blood loss are still missing. METHODS: The authors applied the waterjet device in a prospective randomized study in comparison with the ultrasonic aspirator. Because there is little variability in the procedure, 30 patients with temporal lobe epilepsy receiving a tailored temporal lobe resection between December 1999 and October 2002 were selected for this study. Intraoperative vessel preservation, intraoperative blood loss, surgical complications, and epilepsy outcome were evaluated. All patients were followed at 3-month intervals. RESULTS: During surgery, both instruments were easy to handle. Only with the waterjet dissector, however, were even small intraparenchymal blood vessels preserved. Intraoperative blood loss was significantly reduced with the waterjet (mean, 70 ± 46 ml) compared with the ultrasonic aspirator (mean, 121 ± 48 ml). However, no difference in the necessity for blood transfusion occurred. No difference was observed with respect to operation time (238.6 ± 37.0 min with the waterjet, 247.5 ± 41.5 min with the ultrasonic aspirator), surgical complications, and outcome. CONCLUSION: The waterjet dissector enables a significant reduction of intraoperative blood loss in the investigated setting. However, further studies are needed to confirm these results with a larger number of patients. Studies also are needed to prove that the reduction of blood loss is of clinical relevance for the outcome of the patients.

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Overweight Patients: Do Obesity and BMI Affect Implant Positioning, Outcomes, and Complications?

2017 ◽  
Vol 01 (03) ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Monestier ◽  
Marco Calvi ◽  
Ettore Vulcano ◽  
Mario Cherubino ◽  
Steven Harwin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
World Health ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractObesity is one of the most problematic issues for health organizations worldwide because of its relationship with several chronic diseases. It is also demonstrated to increase early onset of hip arthritis, consequently leading to early failure of implants of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The aim of the study was to assess the influence of obesity on the positioning of prosthetic components and potential complications. A total of 312 patients underwent THA from 2006 to 2015 at our institute. All procedures were performed by a single surgeon (M.F.S.). As indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO), our population was stratified on the basis of body mass index (BMI): Four underweight, 112 nonobese, 131 overweight, 51 grade-1 obese, 10 grade-2 obese, and 4 grade-3 obese patients were included. No superobese patients were reported. The population was assessed clinically (implant survival, surgery time, blood loss, and complications) as well as radiologically (femoral offset, cup abduction and anteversion, and periacetabular osteolysis). Higher cup inclination (48.70 vs. 45.94 degrees), surgical time (86 vs. 80 min), and total blood losses (1,026 vs. 761 mL) were reported in overweight/obese patients (p < 0.01). Statistical analysis documented a significant relationship between obesity and cup inclination, surgical time, intraoperative and total blood losses, as well as BMI and age at surgery (p < 0.05). The overall correct positioning of prosthetic components is not significantly related to obesity. Although maintained in the “safe zone,” cup abduction, blood loss, and operative time tend to significantly increase with BMI.

scholarly journals A comparative study between harmonic scalpel hemostasis and conventional hemostasis in total thyroidectomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 954
Author(s):  
Waleed Yusif El Sherpiny
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Harmonic Scalpel ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Conventional Technique ◽  
Endocrine Surgery ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Conventional Thyroidectomy

Background: Thyroidectomy is the most commonly performed procedure in endocrine surgery. Since the thyroid gland is highly vascular, therefore, rapid and absolute hemostasis is extremely required. Conventional thyroidectomy is commonly used with acceptable outcomes, however, it is time‑consuming and resulted in significant intraoperative blood loss with the possible risk of postoperative hemorrhage, injury to parathyroid glands and laryngeal nerves. The advent of focus harmonic devices was encouraging for improving safety, effectiveness, and reduction of operative time, especially in thyroid surgery. Aim of this study: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and surgical outcomes of using ultrasonic harmonic scalpel for thyroid surgery compared to conventional techniques.Methods: This was a prospective, randomized study in which 60 patients with various types of goiters presented for thyroidectomy. The patients were divided into two comparable groups. Group A (30 patients) included patients who had focus harmonic thyroidectomy and Group B (30 patients) included patients who underwent conventional thyroidectomy.Results: Focus harmonic thyroidectomy showed a significant reduction in operative time, intraoperative blood loss, volume of postoperative fluid drainage and meantime for hospital stay compared with conventional thyroidectomy. There were no significant differences in the incidence of postoperative hypocalcemia, seroma, hematoma, wound infection and laryngeal nerve injury between both groups.Conclusions: Focus harmonic thyroidectomy was a safe, effective, faster, and appealing alternative to conventional technique since it reduced the operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage and hospital stay with comparable postoperative complications. 

scholarly journals The Effect of Pharmacological Thromboprophylaxis, Tourniquet and Drainage on Hemorrhagic Complications in the Early Stage after Knee Arthroplasty: Preliminary Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Kasimova ◽  
S. A. Bozhkova ◽  
R. M. Tikhilov ◽  
A. V. Saraev ◽  
A. I. Petukhov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Blood Loss ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Thromboembolic Complications ◽  
Total Blood ◽  
Additional Risk ◽  
Hemorrhagic Complications ◽  
Pharmacological Thromboprophylaxis

Background — venous thromboembolic complications (VTC) are potential life-threatening complications following knee arthroplasty (KA). An optimal thromboprophylaxis strategy should reduce the risk of developing VTC without increasing the risk of hemorrhagic complications. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of the drugs (acetylsalicylic acid, dabigatran etexilate and rivaroxaban) for the pharmacological thromboprophylaxis and the features of the surgical procedure (use of the tourniquet and drainage) on hemorrhagic complications in early periods after knee arthroplasty. Materials and Methods. 335 patients (65 men and 270 women), without additional risk factors for the development of thromboembolic complications, were included into the study. Those patients were admitted for planned primary / revision knee arthroplasty and corresponded to inclusion / non-inclusion criteria. Patients were randomized into three clinical groups, depending on the drug used thromboprophylaxis. During the inpatient treatment period, all patients recorded the development of symptomatic VTCs and the development of hemorrhagic complications. According to the clinical indications, the number of knee joint punctures was taken into account: patella balloting, restricted flexion and a smooth joint contour. Results. Symptomatic VTCs were not observed during the study period. The volume of intraoperative blood loss did not depend on the drugs used for  thromboprophylaxis, and was determined only by the surgical technique (ρs= -0.615, p = 0.0001). The use of the tourniquet during the procedure significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.023). No relation between surgical technique and anemia on the 5th day (ρs = 0.11, p = 0.05), as well as between surgical technique and total blood loss (ρs = 0.12, p = 0.01) was established; weak reliable correlation between the use of the tourniquet and hidden blood loss (ρs = -0.22, p = 0.01) was reported. A negative average significant correlation was observed (ρs = -0.42, p = 0.01) for the volume of total blood loss and hemoglobin level on the 5th day after the surgery. The number of postoperative punctures was comparable in the study groups. Conclusion. Sample of present size is not sufficient to make conclusions about the equal efficacy of using acetylsalicylic acid, dabigatran and rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis after knee arthroplasty in patients without additional risk factors for thrombosis. Data on the significant correlation of the surgical technique with the volume of intraoperative and latent blood loss, as well as total blood loss and hemoglobin level on the 5th day after the operation allow to suggest a possible effect of the drug for thromboprophylaxis on blood loss stargin from 2nd day after the procedure. 

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