scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thoracic Spine Disease: Completely Percutaneous and Hybrid Approaches

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Tamburrelli Francesco Ciro ◽  
Scaramuzzo Laura ◽  
Genitiempo Maurizio ◽  
Proietti Luca

The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of a limited invasive approach for the treatment of upper thoracic spine disease. Seven patients with type-A thoracic fractures and three with tumors underwent long thoracic stabilization through a minimally invasive approach. Four patients underwent a completely percutaneous approach while the other three underwent a modified hybrid technique, a combination of percutaneous and open approach. The hybrid constructs were realized using a percutaneous approach to the spine distally to the spinal lesion and by open approach proximally. In two patients, the stabilization was extended proximally up to the cervical spine. Clinical and radiographic assessment was performed during the first year after the operation at 3, 6, and 12 months. No technically related complications were seen. The postoperative recovery was rapid even in the tumor patients with neurologic impairment. Blood loss was irrelevant. At one-year follow-up there was no loosening or breakage of the screws or failure of the implants. When technically feasible a completely percutaneous approach has to be taken in consideration; otherwise, a combined open-percutaneous approach could be planned to minimize the invasivity of a completely open approach to the thoracic spine.

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (v2supplement) ◽  
pp. Video5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo B. Fontes ◽  
Lee A. Tan ◽  
John E. O'Toole

Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) is the most common vascular malformation of the spinal cord. Traditionally it is treated by the standard muscle-splitting midline approach with bilateral laminectomies extending from one level above to one level below the dAVF. We present a minimally invasive approach for ligation of dAVF with concurrent use of intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) angiography. Minimally invasive watertight dural closure technique is also demonstrated and discussed. The minimally invasive approach with intraoperative ICG results in quicker recovery, early mobilization and shorter hospital stay compared to traditional open approach.The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/mNUeJKLxL3Q.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Przemysław Adamczyk ◽  
Paweł Pobłocki ◽  
Mateusz Kadlubowski ◽  
Adam Ostrowski ◽  
Witold Mikołajczak ◽  
...  

<b><i>Purpose:</i></b> This study aimed to explore the complication rates of radical cystectomy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer and identify potential risk factors. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 553 patients were included: 131 were operated on via an open approach (ORC), 242 patients via a laparoscopic method (LRC), and 180 by a robot-assisted procedure (RARC). Patient age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, urinary diversion type, preoperative albumin level, body mass index (BMI), pathological (TNM) stage, and surgical times were collected. The severity of complications was classified according to the Clavien-Dindo scale (Grades 1–5). <b><i>Results:</i></b> The surgical technique was significantly related to the number of complications (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.00005). Grade 1 complications were observed most frequently following LRC (52.5%) and RARC (51.1%), whereas mostly Grade 2 complications were detected after ORC (78.6%). Those with less severe complications had significantly higher albumin levels than those with more severe complications (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05). Patients with an elevated BMI had fewer complications if a minimally invasive approach was used rather than ORC. The patient’s general condition (ASA score) did not impact the number of complications, and urinary diversion type did not affect the severity of the complications. Mean surgical time differed according to the urinary diversion type in patients with a similar TNM stage (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.005); however, no difference was found in those with more locally advanced disease. Longer operation time and lower protein concentration were associated with higher probability of complication rate, that is, Clavien-Dindo score 3–5. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The risk of complications after RC is not related to the type of urinary diversion, and can be reduced by using a minimally invasive surgical technique, especially in patients with high BMI.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 1060-1067
Author(s):  
Snow B. Daws ◽  
Kaitlin Neary ◽  
Gregory Lundeen

Background: The treatment of displaced, intra-articular calcaneus fractures is controversial. The extensile lateral approach has been historically preferred because it provides excellent exposure and visualization for fracture reduction. However, soft tissue complications with this approach can lead to poor outcomes for patients. Recently, there has been an interest in the minimally invasive treatment of calcaneus fractures. The purpose of the present study was to determine the radiographic reduction of displaced, intra-articular calcaneus fractures and the rate of complications using a 2-incision, minimally invasive approach. Methods: A dual-incision, minimally invasive approach with plate and screw fixation was utilized for the treatment of 32 patients with displaced, intra-articular calcaneus fractures. Preoperative and postoperative calcaneal measurements were taken to assess fracture reduction. Additionally, a retrospective chart review was performed to assess for complications. Results: The mean preoperative Bohler’s angle measurement was 12.9 (range, –5 to 36) degrees and the final postoperative Bohler’s angle was 31.7 (range, 16-40) degrees. One patient (3.1%) had postoperative numbness related to the medial incision in the calcaneal branch sensory nerve distribution. Two patients (6.2%) had a wound infection treated with local wound care and oral antibiotics, while 1 patient (3.1%) had a deep infection that required a secondary surgery for irrigation and debridement. Two patients (6.2%) returned to the operating room for removal of symptomatic hardware. Conclusion: Operative fixation of displaced, intra-articular calcaneus fractures treated with a 2-incision, minimally invasive approach resulted in acceptable fracture reduction with a minimal rate of complications. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianhui Liu ◽  
Xiaoying Gao ◽  
Jianmin Cui

Objective: To study and evaluate the incidence of pain and complications in patients with spinal trauma after minimally invasive treatment. Methods: The research period was selected from January 2018 to December 2020, and 40 patients with spinal trauma were selected. According to the random number table scheme, they were divided into the study group and the control group. The treatment scheme of the control group was traditional surgery, and the treatment scheme of the study group was minimally invasive surgery. The indicators of the two groups were compared and analyzed. Results: Compared with the two groups of surgery and postoperative recovery related indicators, the study group had more advantages (P<0.05); Compared two groups of postoperative NRS score, VAS score and the incidence of complications, the study group had more advantages(P<0.05). Conclusion: Minimally invasive treatment of spinal trauma has significant clinical effect, which can effectively relieve postoperative pain and reduce the incidence of various complications.


2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (v2supplement) ◽  
pp. Video9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe M.V. Barbagallo ◽  
Francesco Certo ◽  
Giovanni Sciacca ◽  
Vincenzo Albanese

This video demonstrates the minimally invasive surgical technique used in a 56-year-old woman suffering from L-5 spondylolysis and grade 2 L5–S1 spondylolisthesis. The first author used expandable tubular retractors bilaterally to perform neural decompression, mini-open TLIF, spondylolysthesis reduction and L5–S1 pedicle screw fixation. L-5 cement augmentation was performed through cannulated and fenestrated screws to enhance resistance to screw pull-out secondary to reduction maneuvers.Sequential surgical steps related to microsurgery, spondylolysthesis reduction and instrumentation are shown and commented.We submit that in cases of lythic spondylolisthesis a bilateral traversing and exiting nerve roots decompression is a safer option prior to performing the deformity reduction and fixation; the proposed minimally invasive technique may help in reducing surgical morbidity and improving postoperative recovery.The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/G4Qdg-A-Y3M.


2011 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary A. Smith ◽  
Isaac Yang ◽  
Alessandra Gorgulho ◽  
Dan Raphael ◽  
Antonio A. F. De Salles ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca G. Campana ◽  
Marco Scarpa ◽  
Antonio Sommariva ◽  
Elena Bonandini ◽  
Sara Valpione ◽  
...  

Abstract Background. Peristomal metastases are rare, but potentially associated with relevant morbidity. Surgical resection, followed by stoma relocation, represent the gold standard in most patients. We describe electrochemotherapy (ECT), a minimally invasive method for locally-enhancing drug delivery by means of electric pulses, as an alternative approach. Patient and methods. A 49-year-old man with advanced gastric cancer developed skin metastases around an ileostomy site. The ulcerated and oozing tumor growth impaired patient’s quality of life due to continuous trouble in fitting the ostomy appliance, its poor adherence and consequent stools spillage. ECT consisted of a 20-minute course under mild general sedation. A bleomycin bolus of 15 000 IU/m2 was followed by the percutaneous application of multiple, 1.5 ms -long electric pulses by means of a needle electrode. Results. Post ECT course was uneventful and the patient was discharged on the same day. After one week, tumor nodules were flattened and partial tumor regression was appreciable at one-month follow-up. More importantly, peristomal skin conditions significantly improved, thus allowing for an effective application of the ostomy appliance during the following moths, until patient’s death. Conclusions. This report suggests the feasibility of ECT as a minimally invasive approach for peristomal tumors. In selected cases, ECT, by achieving a rapid tumor control, may ensure effective ostomy management and preserve patients’ quality of life.


2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-73
Author(s):  
T. G. Barmina ◽  
S. N. Danielyan ◽  
L. S. Kokov ◽  
F. A.-K. Sharifullin ◽  
O. A. Zabavskaya ◽  
...  

The purpose of the study. To analyze possibilities of computed tomography (CT) for esophageal injuries and their complications as part of a differentiated approach to the choice of a minimally invasive treatment method.Materials and methods. The results of CT scans were analyzed in 25 patients with esophageal injuries of various etiologies who were treated at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of SP in the period 2019–2020. CT was performed with oral and intravenous bolus contrast, primarily at admission and in dynamics, a total of 77 studies.Results. In all cases, direct and indirect CT signs of esophageal damage were detected, and the degree of involvement of surrounding organs and tissues in the pathological process was assessed. Based on the data obtained, the following variants of esophageal damage and its complications were identified: intramural esophageal hematoma (2); rupture of the thoracic esophagus without the development of purulent complications (2); rupture of the thoracic esophagus complicated by the development of mediastinitis (4); rupture of the thoracic esophagus with the development of mediastinitis and pleural empyema (13); rupture of the cervical calving of the esophagus, complicated by phlegmon of the neck and descending mediastinitis (4). Different patient management tactics were used for each variant. Thus, the selection and sequence of minimally invasive interventions, such as thoracoscopic sanitation mediastinal and pleural cavity, esophageal stenting, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (CEG) and endoscopic vacuum aspiration system (E-VAS), were carried out taking into account CT data, including observations in dynamics.Conclusion. CT scan for esophageal injuries allows you to get complete information about both the nature of esophageal damage and its complications, to determine their type, localization and volume. CT data allow us to justify a minimally invasive approach in the treatment of esophageal injuries, to determine the order of interventions. CT studies performed in dynamics allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and to carry out timely correction of tactics.


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