scholarly journals Comparative Study between Complications of Abdominoplasty after Weight Loss by Bariatric Surgeries versus Weight Loss by Non Surgical Methods

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Aamer ◽  
M S Eskandaros ◽  
M A N Metwali

Abstract Background The abdomen plays a leading role in the aesthetic image of the human body, and is of prime importance in defining the overall contour of the individual. The abdomen is cited as the location with the most severe deformities after weight loss and the deformities are highly variable. Objectives The aim of this study is to compare between complications of abdominoplasty after weight loss by bariatric surgeries versus weight loss by non surgical methods according to operative time, intraoperative complications: bleeding, postoperative complications: seroma, hematoma, infection, wound-healing problems, and skin flap necrosis and final aesthetic outcome. Patients and Methods This study includes forty patients with abdominal wall redundancy after bariatric surgeries and non surgical methods. All the patients will be examined as regards age, sex, weight, height, BMI, general examination, co-morbidities & associated ventral hernia. This study was conducted in 6 months between April 2017 and October 2017 on patients who were admitted to El Demerdash hospital or authorized medical institutions under supervision of thesis supervisors. Results In this study the mean age of the post bariatric group was 44 years and the non surgical group was 42.4 years. The mean BMI of the post bariatric group was 29.9, a little higher than the non surgical group which was 28. The Pre - loss BMI of the post bariatric group was higher than the non surgical group. The ideal lost weight, actual lost weight and percent of lost weight of the post bariatric group was higher than the non surgical group. The resection weight and the operative time of the post bariatric group were higher than the non surgical group. The amount of drain day1, total amount of drain l& drain removal day of the post bariatric group was higher than the non surgical group. Conclusion To conclude, abdominoplasty after weight loss by bariatric surgeries has higher risk of complications more than abdominoplasty after non surgical methods.

2021 ◽  
pp. 155335062098822
Author(s):  
Eirini Giovannopoulou ◽  
Anastasia Prodromidou ◽  
Nikolaos Blontzos ◽  
Christos Iavazzo

Objective. To review the existing studies on single-site robotic myomectomy and test the safety and feasibility of this innovative minimally invasive technique. Data Sources. PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar (from their inception to October 2019), as well as Clinicaltrials.gov databases up to April 2020. Methods of Study Selection. Clinical trials (prospective or retrospective) that reported the outcomes of single-site robotic myomectomy, with a sample of at least 20 patients were considered eligible for the review. Results. The present review was performed in accordance with the guidelines for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Four (4) studies met the inclusion criteria, and a total of 267 patients were included with a mean age from 37.1 to 39.1 years and BMI from 21.6 to 29.4 kg/m2. The mean operative time ranged from 131.4 to 154.2 min, the mean docking time from 5.1 to 5.45 min, and the mean blood loss from 57.9 to 182.62 ml. No intraoperative complications were observed, and a conversion rate of 3.8% was reported by a sole study. The overall postoperative complication rate was estimated at 2.2%, and the mean hospital stay ranged from 0.57 to 4.7 days. No significant differences were detected when single-site robotic myomectomy was compared to the multiport technique concerning operative time, blood loss, and total complication rate. Conclusion. Our findings support the safety of single-site robotic myomectomy and its equivalency with the multiport technique on the most studied outcomes. Further studies are needed to conclude on the optimal minimally invasive technique for myomectomy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Fiori ◽  
Feancesco Ferrara ◽  
Daniele Gentile ◽  
Paolo Boati ◽  
Matteo Calì

Abstract Aim In recent years, many minimally invasive techniques have been presented in abdominall wall repair. Since 2018 we have been using TESAR techinque, an anterior endoscopic approach with mesh sublay, published in 2019 from our group. Material and Methods From May 2018 to May 2021 58 Patients referred to our Unit for clinical and radiological diagnosis of ventral defect (Midline hernia, Incisional hernia, Diastasis Recti>5 cm). Exclusion criteria were: maximum defeact width 8 cm, and contraindications to general anesthesia Results All the patients underwent midline repair with TESAR technique. Three TAR were performed, with defect of 8 cm width previously treated with botox. No conversion to laparotomy occured, no intraoperative complications were registered. Total mean operative time was 156 +- 21,5 min. No postoperative major complications, 3 subcoutaneous seromas occurred ,all treated conservatively. The mean Hospital stay was 2.7 + 0.8 days. Conclusions TESAR is a feasible technique for extraperitoneal repair of midline defects with a totally endoscopic approach, allowing a safe repair with good outcomes in terms of resolutions of symtoms and postoperative complications. The video shows the main steps of the technique in diastasis recti and complicated ventral hernia repair.


2000 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Jimenez ◽  
Constance M. Barone

Object The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy, safety, associated complications, and outcome in patients with sagittal suture craniosynostosis in whom endoscopy-assisted wide-vertex craniotomy and “barrel-stave” osteotomy were performed. Methods During a 4-year period, 59 patients with sagittal suture synostosis underwent endoscopy-assisted wide-vertex craniectomies, barrel stave–like osteotomies, and postoperatively were fitted with custom-made molding helmets. Data on operative time, blood loss, transfusion rates, hospital length of stay, complications, and hospital charges were collected prospectively. The mean patient age at the time of surgery was 3.7 months. The average blood loss was 31.8 ml; and only one patient required an intraoperative blood transfusion. Nine patients received transfusions of donor blood postoperatively. The mean operative time was 50 minutes, and all but three patients were discharged from the hospital the morning following surgery. There were no intraoperative complications. Normocephaly as well as normal cephalic indices were observed at latest follow up. Conclusions The authors conclude that early treatment of infants with sagittal suture craniosynostosis by using minimally invasive, endoscopy-assisted wide-vertex craniectomies provides excellent results and a significantly lower morbidity rate than traditional calvarial vault reconstructive procedures.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 2860
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thanh Xuan ◽  
Ho Huu Thien ◽  
Phan Hai Thanh ◽  
Pham Anh Vu ◽  
Nguyen Huu Son ◽  
...  

Background: Laparoscopic cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is gaining popularity as a treatment for choledochal cyst in children. The aim of this study is to determine the feasible and safe of the laparoscopic excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, and evaluate the short-term outcomes after treatment for children with choledochal cyst.Methods: A prospectively of 51 consecutive pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy performed by one surgeon cysts at Hue Central Hospital from June 2012 to December 2017 was studied.Results: The mean operative time was 214.7±67.95 minutes (range, 100~360 minutes), including the time for intraoperative cholangiography. There were two children requiring blood transfusion. Time to first flatus was 40.35±28.55 hours in average. The mean time to drain removal was 2.89±1.02 days. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 9.31±3.43 days. 6 out of 51 cases having early complications, including 2 cases of pancreatitis and 4 cases of bile leakage. Most of cases (90.5%) were classified as good after 10 days to 3 months of follow-up.Conclusions: Laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy was feasible and safe in children. The short-term outcomes were good in most cases. 


Author(s):  
Tarek Osama Hegazy ◽  
Ahmed Kandeel ◽  
Mohamed el shawadfy ◽  
Khalid Kassem ◽  
Mohamed Hassan

Introduction: Laparoscopic gastric plication (LGP) is a relatively new restrictive bariatric procedure that emerged to avoid the problems and to reduce the cost of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. In this study we present the initial short-term outcome of LGP and its effect on gastric emptying and compare it with the results of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Methods: From May 2016 to April 2017, a total of 50 patients were allocated to undergo either LGP (n = 25) or LSG (n = 25). Data on the operative time, complications, hospital stay, overall cost of LSG and LGCP, body mass index loss (BMIL), post-operative gastric emptying (the first study to asses gastric emptying after LGP), percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), and improvement of comorbidities were collected during the follow-up examinations. Results: All procedures were completed laparoscopically. The mean operative time was significantly higher for the LGP group. The mean hospital stay, cost and %EWL were significantly higher in the LSG group. The mean gastric emptying t1/2 was 40 ± 13 minutes for LGP group and 28.3 ± 8.31 minutes for LSG group (P = 0.001). Conclusion: There is significant acceleration of gastric emptying after LSG more than after LGP with significant effect on weight loss.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Lobascio ◽  
Rita Laforgia ◽  
Eugenio Novelli Novelli ◽  
Fabrizio Perrone ◽  
Maria Di Salvo ◽  
...  

Abstract Background.Haemorrhoidal disease (HD) is defined as the symptomatic enlargement and/or distal displacement of anal cushions and is one of the most common proctological diseases. Sclerotherapy (ST) with 3% polidocanol foam induces an inflammatory reaction with sclerosis of the submucosal tissue and consequent suspension of the haemorrhoidal tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness and safety of ST with 3% polidocanol foam for the treatment of symptomatic second- and third-degree HD. Methods.A total of 66 patients with symptomatic second- and third-degree HD underwent a single ST session between March 2017 and July 2018. A visual analogue scale score was used to assess post-operative pain and patient satisfaction. The symptoms severity and anal continence were investigated through a self-reported questionnaire and Vaizey score, respectively, at baseline, at 4 weeks and after 1 year. Results. Fifty-seven out of 66 patients were male (86.3%), and the mean age was 52 (29-75; SD ± 12) years. The mean operative time was 4.5 (2-6; SD ± 1.23) minutes. No intraoperative complications and no drug-related side effects occurred. The overall success rate was 78.8% (52/66 patients) after a single ST session and 86% after two ST sessions (57/66 patients). The mean treatment effect, obtained comparing preoperative and T5 symptom scores in each patient, showed a mean change of 7.88 (p<0.001). All patients resumed their normal daily activities the day after the procedures. Conclusions.ST with 3% polidocanol foam is a safe, cost-effective and repeatable conservative treatment.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-M. Catheline ◽  
M. Fysekidis ◽  
R. Dbouk ◽  
A. Boschetto ◽  
H. Bihan ◽  
...  

Objective. This prospective study evaluated laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for its safety and efficiency in excess weight loss (%EWL) in super superobese patients (BMI>60 Kg/m2).Results. Thirty patients (33 women and 7 men) were included, with mean age of 35 years (range 18 to 59). Mean preoperative BMI was 66 Kg/m2(range 60 to 85). The study included one patient with complete situs inversus and 4 (14%) with previous restrictive gastric banding. The mean operative time was 120 minutes (range 80 to 220 min) and the mean hospital stay was 7.5 days (4 to 28 days). There was no postoperative mortality or need for a laparotomy conversion. Two subphrenic hematomas, one gastric fistula, and one pulmonary embolism, were the major complications. After 18 months 17 (77%) had sufficient weight loss and six had insufficient results, leading to either re-sleeve gastrectomy (3), or gastric bypass (2). Three years after the initial laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the mean EWL was 51% (range 21 to 82).Conclusion. The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a safe and efficient operating procedure for treating super superobesity. In the case of insufficient weight loss, a second-stage operation like resleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass can be proposed.


2009 ◽  
Vol 118 (8) ◽  
pp. 592-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan C. Groblewski ◽  
Rahul K. Shah ◽  
George H. Zalzal

Objectives We describe our series in the surgical treatment of laryngomalacia using a microdebrider. Methods We performed a retrospective review of patients who underwent microdebrider-assisted supraglottoplasty for laryngomalacia between October 2004 and February 2008. Patients with neurologic conditions and secondary airway lesions were excluded. The main outcome measures included complications, pain, resolution of stridor, presence of aspiration, and need for revision surgery. Results Twenty-eight patients underwent microdebrider-assisted supraglottoplasty. The mean age at diagnosis was 109 days, and the mean age at the time of the procedure was 182 days. Nineteen patients (68%) had gastroesophageal reflux at diagnosis. The average operative time was 35.7 minutes (range, 11 to 65 minutes). No intraoperative complications or device problems occurred. Two patients remained intubated after the procedure. One patient required a tracheotomy, and 1 patient underwent revision supraglottoplasty. Three patients had aspiration that resolved. There was negligible pain from the procedure, as all patients immediately resumed a diet. All patients had immediate or eventual resolution of stridor. Conclusions This is the largest series of patients who underwent microdebrider-assisted supraglottoplasty for laryngomalacia. This procedure is relatively safe, with minimal pain, and effective in patients with laryngomalacia. Microdebrider-assisted supraglottoplasty is the method of choice for supraglottoplasty in our institution.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Lobascio ◽  
Rita Laforgia ◽  
Eugenio Novelli Novelli ◽  
Fabrizio Perrone ◽  
Maria Di Salvo ◽  
...  

Abstract Background . Haemorrhoidal disease (HD) is defined as the symptomatic enlargement and/or distal displacement of anal cushions and is one of the most common proctological diseases. Sclerotherapy (ST) with 3% polidocanol foam induces an inflammatory reaction with sclerosis of the submucosal tissue and consequent suspension of the haemorrhoidal tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness and safety of ST with 3% polidocanol foam for the treatment of symptomatic second- and third-degree HD. Methods . A total of 66 patients with symptomatic second- and third-degree HD underwent a single ST session between March 2017 and July 2018. A visual analogue scale score was used to assess post-operative pain and patient satisfaction. The symptoms severity and anal continence were investigated through the Hemorrhoid Severity Score (HSS) and Vaizey score, respectively, at baseline, at 4 weeks and after 1 year. Results . Fifty-seven out of 66 patients were male (86.3%), and the mean age was 52 (29-75; SD ± 12) years. The mean operative time was 4.5 (2-6; SD ± 1.23) minutes. No intraoperative complications and no drug-related side effects occurred. The overall success rate was 78.8% (52/66 patients) after a single ST session and 86% after two ST sessions (57/66 patients). The mean treatment effect, obtained comparing preoperative and T5 symptom scores in each patient, showed a mean change of 7.88 (p<0.001). All patients resumed their normal daily activities the day after the procedures. Conclusions . ST with 3% polidocanol foam is a safe, cost-effective and repeatable conservative treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Clarke I. Cady-McCrea ◽  
Michael A. Galgano

Background: Cervical spine deformity is a potentially devitalizing problem. Contemporary techniques for repair and reconstruction include fusion using rods of tapered diameter alone, or quadruple-rod constructs in which primary rods are joined to floating accessory rods by connectors. Here, we present how we utilized a quadruple-rod construct to perform five C2 to thoracic spine fusions. Methods: Our hospital electronic medical record revealed five patients who underwent the four rod C2-thoracic spine fixation. Patients ranged in age from 14-years-old to 78-years-old. The mean operative time was 715.8 min (range 549–987 min), and average estimated blood loss was 878 cc (range 40–1800 cc). Results: None of the five patients sustained any intraoperative complications, and none demonstrated progressive kyphotic deformity over the average follow-up interval of 8 months. Conclusion: We successfully treated five patients with degenerative or oncologic cervical pathology requiring fixation across the cervicothoracic junction utilizing a 4-rod C2-cervicothoracic fusion technique.


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