The Emerging Role of Robotic Single-site Approach for Myomectomy: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 647-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabet A. Al-Sadek ◽  
Desislav Niklev ◽  
Ahmed Al-Sadek

BACKGROUND: Fractures of the clavicle are one of the most common fractures in modern orthopaedics and traumatology practice. Knowing the mechanism of trauma, and it's pathophysiological elements, it's clear distinction and it's individual features are essential to the development of more new and effective methods for their treatment, and the minimising of postoperative complications.AIM: The aim of this paper was to present the results of our patients treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO).MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 2011 and March 2013, 12 patients were treated with MIPO technique. The mean age was 47.5 years (range, 16-79 years). Outcomes and complications of clinical treatment were reviewed.RESULTS: All fractures healed within a mean period of 4.9 months (range, 2-10 months). Regarding complications, there was no occurrence of implant failure or deep infection. There were no nonunions, but one 79-year-old man had a delayed union. Almost of all the cases didn’t need bending of the plate. Seven plates were removed by their hopes. And there weren’t any cases that required new incisions.CONCLUSIONS: A pre-contoured plate anatomically configured to fit the clavicle was easier to apply. MIPO technique for midshaft clavicle fractures may be a good option.


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 13 (Supl 1) ◽  
pp. 112S
Author(s):  
Luiz Carlos Ribeiro Lara ◽  
Lúcio Carlos Torres ◽  
Gabriel Cervone ◽  
Juan Antonio Grajales ◽  
Fabio Lemos Rodrigues

Introduction: Metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis (MTPA) is a surgical technique indicated for the treatment of hallux rigidus with advanced arthrosis and for rheumatic diseases. This classic surgery is widely used and effective; however, the use of a minimally invasive technique remains mostly unknown. Objective: To present the outcome of MTPA performed using a percutaneous technique. Methods: Hallux MTPA was performed in 8 feet from 4 patients with hallux rigidus and 4 with rheumatoid arthritis, with a higher prevalence of women than men (5 vs. 3) and a mean postoperative follow-up time of 1.5 years. The outcomes were evaluated using a modified version of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) questionnaire and the union time. Results: All patients who underwent surgery showed improvements in pain and arthrodesis union at approximately 8 weeks. The mean AOFAS score increased to 85 points (of a total of 90 possible points). There were no complications, such as infection, nonunion or persistent pain. Conclusion: The percutaneous technique of hallux MTPA was effective, with satisfactory outcomes, reduced surgical invasiveness, immediate walking, rapid union with “arthrodesis take” and significant improvement in pain. However, a larger sample is required to confirm the outcomes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Ping ◽  
Shengling Fu ◽  
Yangkai Li ◽  
Jun Yu ◽  
Ni Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The Abramson technique for the correction of pectus carinatum (PC) is commonly performed worldwide. However, the postoperative complications of this technique related to bar fixation, including wire breakage and bar displacement, are relatively high. In this study, a new minimally invasive technique for correction of PC is described, in which the pectus bar is secured by bilateral selected ribs, and for which no special fixation to the rib is needed. Methods The procedure was performed by placing the pectus bar subcutaneously over the sternum with both ends of the bar passing through the intercostal space of the selected rib at the anterior axillary line. The protruding sternum was depressed by the bar positioned in this 2 intra- and 2 extra-thorax manners. Between October 2011 and September 2019, 42 patients with PC underwent this procedure. Results Satisfactory cosmetic results were obtained in all the patients. The mean operation time was 87.14 min, and the mean postoperative stay was 4.05 days. Wound infection occurred in 3 patients, 2 were cured by antibiotics, and 1 received bar removal 4 months after the initial operation due to the exposure of the implant resulting from uncontrolled infection. Mild pneumothorax was found in 3 patients and cured by conservative treatment. One patient suffered from hydropneumothorax, which was treated with chest drainage. The bars were removed at a mean duration of 24.4 months since primary repair in 20 patients without recurrence. Conclusions This new technique for minimally invasive correction of PC deformity is a safe and feasible procedure yielding good results and minimal complications.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 118-118
Author(s):  
Satpal Virk ◽  
Saurabh Singla

Abstract Background Oesophagectomy is challenging procedure involving multiple body cavities. The traditional open procedure being either transthoracic or transhiatal, carries significant morbidity and mortality. There is continuing debate between the two approaches. Minimally invasive oesophagectomy has swung the pendulum towards transthoracic procedure, though it remains a complex and technically demanding procedure. This study was done to assess the feasibility, and benefit of hybrid minimally invasive technique over open technique. Methods Patients of oesophageal cancer were selected from January 2005 to December 20,017. After 2012 open technique was replaced with minimally invasive technique. Open technique included Ivor Lewis, McKeown's or transhiatal. Hybrid minimally invasive technique included laparoscopic gastric mobilisation and thoracic part using small thoracotomy. Anastomosis was done using hand sewn technique. The short term outcome, including postoperative complications were analysed from prospectively collected data. Results One hundred sixty three patients underwent open procedure and 103 patients underwent hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy. Total operative time was shorter in laparoscopic group (325.6 minutes vs 232.6 minutes, P < 0.05). The number of transfused patients were significantly smaller in laparoscopic group (40.75% vs 13.6%, P < 0.05). The postoperative course without complication was observed in 68.1% and 79.3% in open vs laparoscopic group respectively. Serious complications included myocardial infarction and gastric tube necrosis and bleed. There was no anastomotic leak in chest anastomosis but there was overall 17.3% leak in neck anastomosis, higher in open group 20.8% vs 16.6% in minimally invasive group. Mortality was higher ion open group (5.5% vs 2%, P < 0.05). On multivariate analysis, age more than 60 years, chest complications and cardiovascular comorbidity were associated with increased mortality. Conclusion Hybrid minimally invasive procedure is feasible and safe procedure for patients with oesophageal cancer. it is associated with shorter operative time and less postoperative complications. Even laparoscopic gastric tube mobilisation alone adds to in decreasing the morbidity in esophagectomy. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


2018 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 090-095
Author(s):  
Girish Rajpal ◽  
Noufal Basheer

AbstractBecause neurointerventional surgery is a minimally invasive technique does not mean that it is qualified for complication-free procedures. Rather working about 2 m away from the three-dimensional (3D) target lesion and looking at two-dimensional (2D) images makes it one of the most complication-prone subspecialties. Advancement in hardwares, techniques, and technologies with continuous ability to learn and modify accordingly can only keep the complication rate low as compared with traditional vascular neurosurgery.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Y. Wang

Introduction. Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgeries carry significant morbidity, and this has led many surgeons to apply minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques to reduce the blood loss, infections, and other peri-operative complications. A spectrum of techniques for MIS correction of ASD has thus evolved, most recently the application of percutaneous iliac screws.Methods. Over an 18 months 10 patients with thoracolumbar scoliosis underwent MIS surgery. The mean age was 73 years (70% females). Patients were treated with multi-level facet osteotomies and interbody fusion using expandable cages followed by percutaneous screw fixation. Percutaneous iliac screws were placed bilaterally using the obturator outlet view to target the ischial body.Results. All patients were successfully instrumented without conversion to an open technique. Mean operative time was 302 minutes and the mean blood loss was 480 cc, with no intraoperative complications. A total of 20 screws were placed successfully as judged by CT scanning to confirm no bony violations. Complications included: two asymptomatic medial breaches at T10 and L5, and one patient requiring delayed epidural hematoma evacuation.Conclusions. Percutaneous iliac screws can be placed safely in patients with ASD. This MIS technique allows for successful caudal anchoring to stress-shield the sacrum and L5-S1 fusion site in long-segment constructs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Syed Ali Ehsanullah ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
Brian Kelly ◽  
Charlotte Dunford ◽  
Zaheer Shah

Introduction. To assess a minimally invasive open technique for partial nephrectomy with zero ischaemia time. Methods. A review was performed in a prospectively maintained database of a single surgeon series of all patients undergoing partial nephrectomy using a supra 12th rib miniflank incision with zero ischaemia. Data of seventy one patients who underwent a partial nephrectomy over an 82-month period were analyzed. Data analyzed included operative time, estimated blood loss, pre and postoperative renal function, complications, final pathological characteristics, and tumour size. Results. Seventy one partial nephrectomies were performed from February 2009 to October 2015. None were converted to radical nephrectomy. Mean operative time was 72 minutes (range 30–250), and mean estimated blood loss was 608 mls (range 100–2500) with one patient receiving blood transfusion. The mean pre and postoperative haemoglobin levels were 144 and 112 g/l. The mean pre and postoperative creatinine levels were 82 and 103 Umol/L. There were 8 Clavian–Dindo Grade 2 complications and 1 major complication (Clavian IIIa). Histology confirmed 24 benign lesions and 47 malignant lesions, 46 cT1a lesions, 24 cT1b lesions, and 1 cT2 lesion. Median follow-up was 38 months with no local recurrence or progression of disease with 5 patients having a positive margin (7%). Conclusion. Our results demonstrate that a supra 12th miniflank incision open partial nephrectomy with zero ischaemic time for SRMs has satisfactory outcomes with preservation of renal function. A minimally invasive open partial nephrectomy remains an important option for units that cannot offer patients a laparoscopic or a robotic procedure.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Ping ◽  
Shengling Fu ◽  
Yangkai Li ◽  
Jun Yu ◽  
Ni Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract BackgroundThe Abramson technique for the correction of pectus carinatum (PC) is commonly performed worldwide. However, the postoperative complications of this technique related to bar fixation, including wire breakage and bar displacement, are relatively high. In this study, a new minimally invasive technique for correction of PC is described, in which the pectus bar is secured by bilateral selected ribs, and for which no special fixation to the rib is needed.MethodsThe procedure was performed by placing the pectus bar subcutaneously over the sternum with both ends of the bar passing through the intercostal space of the selected rib at the anterior axillary line. The protruding sternum was depressed by the bar positioned in this 2 intra- and 2 extra-thorax manners. Between October 2011 and September 2019, 42 patients with PC underwent this procedure.ResultsSatisfactory cosmetic results were obtained in all the patients. The mean operation time was 87.14 min, and the mean postoperative stay was 4.05 days. Wound infection occurred in 3 patients, 2 were cured by antibiotics, and 1 received bar removal 4 months after the initial operation due to the exposure of the implant resulting from uncontrolled infection. Mild pneumothorax was found in 3 patients and cured by conservative treatment. One patient suffered from hydropneumothorax, which was treated with chest drainage. The bars were removed at a mean duration of 24.4 months since primary repair in 20 patients without recurrence. ConclusionsThis new technique for minimally invasive correction of PC deformity is a safe and feasible procedure yielding good results and minimal complications.


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