Is There a Cosmetic Advantage to Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgical Techniques Over Standard Laparoscopic Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

We performed a systematic review on the success of different surgical techniques for the management of recurrent and persistent carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria and were grouped by the type of revision carpal tunnel release, which were simple open release, open release with flap coverage or open release with implant coverage. Meta-analysis showed no difference, and pooled success proportions were 0.89, 0.89 and 0.85 for simple open carpal tunnel release, additional flap coverage and implant groups, respectively. No added value for coverage of the nerve was seen. Our review indicates that simple carpal tunnel release without additional coverage of the median nerve seems preferable as it is less invasive and without additional donor site morbidity. We found that the included studies were of low quality with moderate risk of bias and did not differentiate between persistent and recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery for single-incision cholecystectomy: an updated systematic review

Updates in Surgery ◽

10.1007/s13304-021-01056-w ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Weier Wang ◽

Xiaodong Sun ◽

Fangqiang Wei

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Robotic Surgery ◽

Single Incision

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Incidence of incisional hernias following single-incision versus traditional laparoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis

Hernia ◽

10.1007/s10029-018-1853-6 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 91-100 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

M. B. Connell ◽

R. Selvam ◽

S. V. Patel

Keyword(s):

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Single Incision ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Incisional Hernias

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The effect of unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis on Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level after 3 and 6 months: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-020-01561-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anisodowleh Nankali ◽

Mohsen Kazeminia ◽

Parnian Kord Jamshidi ◽

Shamarina Shohaimi ◽

Nader Salari ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Laparoscopic Surgery ◽

Growth Factors ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Research Work ◽

Mean Difference ◽

Transient Growth ◽

Common Causes ◽

Standardized Mean Difference

Abstract Background Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of infertility. The causes of the disease and its definitive treatments are still unclear. Moreover, Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a glycoprotein dimer that is a member of the transient growth factors family. This research work aimed to identify the effect of unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis on AMH levels after 3 months, and 6 months, using meta-analysis. Methods In this study, the articles published in national and international databases of SID, MagIran, IranMedex, IranDoc, Cochrane, Embase, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science (ISI) were searched to find electronically published studies between 2010 and 2019. The heterogeneous index between studies was determined using the I2 index. Results In this meta-analysis and systematic review, 19 articles were eligible for inclusion in the study. The standardized mean difference was obtained in examining of unilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis (before intervention 2.8 ± 0.11, and after 3 months 2.05 ± 0.13; and before intervention 3.1 ± 0.46 and after 6 months 2.08 ± 0.31), and in examining bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis examination (before intervention 2.0 ± 08.08, and after 3 months 1.1 ± 0.1; and before intervention 2.9 ± 0.23 and after 6 months 1.4 ± 0.19). Conclusion The results of this study demonstrate that unilateral and bilateral laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is effective on AMH levels, and the level decreases in both comparisons.

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