scholarly journals Harmonic scalpel® hemorrhoidectomy: A painless procedure?

2007 ◽  
Vol 60 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejan Ivanov ◽  
Sinisa Babovic ◽  
Dora Selesi ◽  
Mirjana Ivanov ◽  
Radovan Cvijanovic
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Harmonic Scalpel ◽  
Hemorrhoidal Disease ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Analog Scale

Since the surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease has been characterized by intense postoperative pain, recent studies have tried to modify the standard Milligan-Morgans technique. The up-to-date literature, in the experience of authors, has confirmed that the new method of Harmonic Scalpel? hemorrhoidectomy reduces postoperative pain. The aim of our study was to statistically evaluate, based on our experience, the efficacy of this surgical approach in terms of reducing postoperative pain and establishing a stable hemostasis. Seventy-seven (77) patients suffering from hemorrhoid disease, stage III and IV, underwent surgery in our clinic during the last five years. The postoperative pain was determined using the visual analog scale on the 1st, 2nd and 7th postoperative days. Patients were divided into two groups in regard to the surgical procedure applied. The data were statistically processed using the Statistica 7.0 software. We concluded that Harmonic Scalpel? hemorrhoidectomy, due to less thermal damage, statistically significantly reduced postoperative pain with better hemostasis, compared with Milligan-Morgan's method of treating hemorrhoidal disease. .

scholarly journals Possibilities of minimally invasive treatments of hemorrhoidal disease

2018 ◽  
pp. 77-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. V. Abritsova
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Harmonic Scalpel ◽  
Hemorrhoidal Disease ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Narcotic Analgesics ◽  
Group I ◽  
Minimally Invasive Treatments ◽  
Observation Period

The article presents the results of surgical treatment of patients with stages III to IV hemorrhoids followed by an observation period of 45 days, which is designed to improve the results of surgical treatment of this category of patients. The surgical treatment methods included doppler-guided transanal hemorrhoiddearterialization with mucopexy (DDM) (Group I) and harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy (HSH) (Group II). Operated patients underwent all necessary examinations according to the “per protocol” principle. Study Design: single-center controlled randomized prospective. The effectiveness of DDM was comparable to that of hemorrhoidectomy (HE), which made it possible to significantly reduce the duration of the operation (DDM 17.9 ± 6.1 min, GE 34.5 ± 10.1 min (p <0.01) ), reduce the level of pain in the postoperative period (DDM an average of 2.5 points, HE 4.8 points (p <0.01)), reduce the frequency of narcotic analgesics (DDM an average of 1.3 doses, HE an average of 6.1 doses (p <0.01)) and shorten the period of disability (DDM 14.4 ± 5.2 days, HE 30.3 ± 5.4 days (p <0.01)) patients with stages III to IV disease.

scholarly journals Patients' Perceptions Regarding Microimplant as Anchorage in Orthodontics

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony C. K. Lee ◽  
Colman P. J. McGrath ◽  
Ricky W. K. Wong ◽  
A. Bakr M. Rabie
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective: To determine patients' expectations, acceptance, and experience of pain with microimplant surgery compared to other orthodontic procedures. Materials and Methods: Seventy-eight microimplants were placed in 37 patients as an anchorage unit for orthodontic treatment. Patients were asked to rate anticipated pain and pain experienced with various orthodontic procedures (tooth extraction, insertion of separators, initial tooth alignment, and microimplant surgery) on a visual analog scale (VAS) over a 7-day period. One month after insertion of microimplants, patients were asked to rate their acceptance of the procedure using a structured questionnaire. Results: Unlike other orthodontic procedures, patients expected to experience a significantly higher level of pain with microimplant surgery than they experienced (P &lt; .001). The postoperative pain experienced decreased continuously from day 1 to day 7 for all orthodontic procedures (P &lt; .05). The total area under the curve (AUC) of pain experienced over the 7-day period was significantly larger for initial tooth alignment than for microimplant surgery (P &lt; .05). Most patients were satisfied with the microimplant surgery (76%) and would recommend it to a friend or family member (78%). Conclusions: Patients tended to overestimate the pain anticipated with microimplant surgery. Patients were accepting of the surgery and would recommend it to others.

Cheilectomy as a First-Line Surgical Treatment Option Yields Good Functional Results in Grade III Hallux Rigidus

2016 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Engin Cetinkaya ◽  
Merter Yalcinkaya ◽  
Sami Sokucu ◽  
Abdulkadir Polat ◽  
Ufuk Ozkaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Hallux Rigidus ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
First Line ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
Grade Iii

Background: This study aimed to analyze the functional results of cheilectomy in the surgical treatment of grade III hallux rigidus and to evaluate whether cheilectomy is a preferable first-line treatment over other surgical methods. Methods: Of 29 patients with moderate daily physical activity who underwent cheilectomy between 2009 and 2012 on being diagnosed as having grade III hallux rigidus according to the Coughlin-Shurnas grading system, 21 patients (14 women and 7 men; mean age, 59.2 years; age range, 52–67 years) (22 feet) with regular follow-up and complete medical records were included in the study. The patients were evaluated in the preoperative and postoperative periods using a visual analog scale for pain and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society metatarsophalangeal assessment forms. Results: The preoperative mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score of 53 (range, 29–67) improved to 78 (range, 57–92) postoperatively (Wilcoxon test P = .001). The preoperative mean visual analog scale score of 89 (range, 60–100) improved to 29 (range, 0–70) in the postoperative period (Wilcoxon test P = .001). Conclusions: As a simple and repeatable procedure that allows for further joint-sacrificing surgical procedures when required, cheilectomy is a preferable method to be applied as a first-line option for the surgical treatment of grade III hallux rigidus.

scholarly journals Effect of Addition of Dexamethasone or Clonidine to Ropivacaine on Postoperative Analgesia in Ultrasonography Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective Double Blind Randomized Control Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Sweta Bharadiya ◽  
Neelam Meena ◽  
Ram Nivas ◽  
R.K. Solanki
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Rescue Analgesia

Background: A hernia repair surgery commonly induces moderate to severe postoperative pain for 48 hours. Aim of the study was to compare 0.5% Ropivacaine with dexamethasone and 0.5% Ropivacaine with clonidine for ultrasonography guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block as post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing Inguinal hernia repair surgery.Subjects and Methods:A randomized prospective controlled clinical study was conducted in 64 patients undergoing Inguinal Herneoplasty. Participants were divided into two groups in which group RD (n=32) received 0.5% Ropivavacaine with Dexamethasone 8mg and those in group RC (n=32) received 0.5% Ropivacaine with Clonidine 75mcg as USG guided TAP block at the end of surgery. The postoperative pain was evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) for pain scoring at every 2 hours for 24 hours postoperatively. Subjective assessment of duration of analgesia was done.Results:Time to first rescue analgesia was significantly less in group RC (424.53±34.13) compared to group RD (616.09±31.36min) (P < 0.001). Total tramadol consumed in 24 h was significantly higher in group RC than group RD (P < 0.001). Visual analog scale scores for both somatic and visceral pain were significantly higher in group RC than group RD at 6h, 8 h and 12 h postoperatively.Conclusion:TAP block is a safe and effective way of relieving postoperative pain in inguinal herneoplasty patients. Addition of dexamethasone to Ropivacaine significantly enhances its effect in terms of block quality and analgesia duration as compared to clonidine addition.

Pharmacokinetics and Analgesic Effect of Ropivacaine during Continuous Epidural Infusion for Postoperative Pain Relief

1996 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 834-842. ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl-Johan Erichsen ◽  
Jan Sjovall ◽  
Henrik Kehlet ◽  
Cecilia Hedlund ◽  
Torbjorn Arvidsson
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Epidural Infusion ◽  
Postoperative Pain Relief ◽  
Total Plasma ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Continuous Epidural Infusion ◽  
Unbound Fraction

Background The pharmacokinetics and clinical efficacy of ropivacaine (2.5 mg/ml) during a 24-h continuous epidural infusion for postoperative pain relief in 20 patients scheduled for abdominal hysterectomy were characterized using an open-label, increasing-dose design. Methods Through an epidural catheter inserted at T10-T12, a test dose of 7.5 mg ropivacaine was given 3 min before a bolus dose of 42.5 mg and immediately followed by a 24-h continuous epidural infusion with either 10 or 20 mg/h. Peripheral venous plasma samples were collected up to 48 h after infusion, and urinary excretion was followed up to the end of infusion. Postoperative pain at rest, on coughing, and at mobilization was assessed by means of a visual analog scale 2,4,6,8,12, and 24 h after the end of surgery. Sensory (pinprick) and motor block (modified Bromage scale) were assessed at the same intervals. Results The total plasma concentrations of ropivacaine increased markedly and consistently during the 24-h epidural infusion, in contrast to stable unbound concentrations. Both total and unbound plasma concentrations at the end of infusion were proportional to the total dose, although only the latter was proportional to the infusion rate. The total and unbound plasma clearance was independent of dose. Total mean clearance decreased on average by 21% (P &lt; 0.001) during the last 12 h of epidural infusion, i.e., from 539 +/- 191 ml/min to 418 +/- 138 ml/min, indicating time-dependent kinetics. The unbound clearance also varied between estimates after 8 h of infusion and the end of treatment, i.e., a 5.3% decrease from 10.4 +/- 5.3 l/min to 9.5 +/- 3.9 l/min (P &lt; 0.05). The unbound fraction of ropivacaine in plasma decreased during treatment, and this was related to the increase in alpha1-acid glycoprotein concentration. Pain was generally well controlled, and median visual analog scale scores during mobilization were less than 30 mm in patients receiving ropivacaine at 20 mg/h. Conclusions The pharmacokinetics of ropivacaine were independent of dose, but total clearance decreased with time over 24 h. The consistent increase in total plasma concentration during the postoperative epidural infusion contrasted to much less variation in the unbound plasma concentrations of ropivacaine.

Continuous Interscalene Analgesia with Ropivacaine 2 mg/ml after Major Shoulder Surgery

2003 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Ekatodramis ◽  
Alain Borgeat ◽  
Gunilla Huledal ◽  
Lennart Jeppsson ◽  
Lars Westman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Shoulder Surgery ◽  
Interscalene Block ◽  
Postoperative Pain Relief ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Threshold Levels ◽  
Continuous Interscalene

Background In this open, randomized study, the pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, and safety of a 48-h continuous interscalene infusion of 2 mg/ml ropivacaine for postoperative pain relief were investigated in patients undergoing open major shoulder surgery. Methods An initial interscalene block with 30 ml ropivacaine, 7.5 mg/ml (225 mg), was performed. After completion of interscalene block, all patients (n = 24) received general anesthesia, and 6 h after interscalene block, a 48-h continuous interscalene infusion of 12 or 18 mg/h using 2 mg/ml ropivacaine was started. Total and unbound plasma concentrations of ropivacaine and 2.6-pipecoloxylidide (PPX; a major active metabolite) were determined during and up to 6 h after the interscalene infusion. Postoperative pain at rest was assessed by a visual analog scale. Supplementary analgesics and adverse events were recorded. Results Plasma concentrations of total and unbound ropivacaine were proportional to the total dose. At the end of the interscalene infusion of 9 ml/h, the mean +/- SD plasma concentrations of total and unbound ropivacaine were 1.40 +/- 0.54 and 0.03 +/- 0.01 mg/l, respectively, and of total and unbound PPX were 0.70 +/- 0.38 and 0.30 +/- 0.20 mg/l, respectively. Plasma concentrations of unbound ropivacaine and unbound PPX, added together, remained well below threshold levels for systemic central nervous system toxicity. There were no significant differences between the groups for postoperative pain (median maximum of about 20 mm on the visual analog scale in both groups), analgesic consumption, or quality of pain relief assessed by the patient. No signs or symptoms of systemic local anesthetic toxicity were observed. Conclusion A 48-h continuous interscalene infusion of 6 or 9 ml/h ropivacaine, 2 mg/ml, started 6 h after an initial interscalene block of 30 ml ropivacaine, 7.5 mg/ml, provided satisfactory postoperative pain relief after major shoulder surgery and was well tolerated. Unbound plasma concentrations of ropivacaine and PPX remained well below threshold levels for systemic central nervous toxicity.

scholarly journals A New Technique for Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Agenesis Using Combined Abdominal-Perineal Approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Sinan Beksac ◽  
Mehmet Coskun Salman ◽  
Nasuh Utku Dogan
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Split Thickness Skin Graft ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Perineal Approach ◽  
Vaginal Agenesis ◽  
Thickness Skin ◽  
A New Technique

Optimum therapeutic approach in vaginal agenesis has always been an area of extensive controversies. Although surgical management gained priority due to the evolution of techniques, there is currently no consensus in the literature regarding the best type of surgical approach. The most commonly preferred surgical procedure among gynecologists is McIndoe operation which involves the creation of a space between bladder and rectum, insertion of a mold covered with split-thickness skin graft into that neovaginal space, and use of postoperative vaginal dilation to avoid stenosis. However, many modifications have been introduced in time in an attempt to increase the success rates. In this paper, we describe two cases with vaginal agenesis with functioning uterus who were subjected to surgery by combined abdominal-perineal approach. The surgical technique also included the use of a specially designed vaginal mold made up of polymethyl methacrylate and use of Hyalobarrier gel which is an adhesion-preventing agent.

Surgical correction of pectus excavatum in an adult with the use of thoracoscopic intercostal nerve cryoablation

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Aleksey N. Lednev ◽  
Aleksey Aleksandrovich Pechetov
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Pectus Excavatum ◽  
Intercostal Nerve ◽  
Regional Analgesia ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Optimal Technology ◽  
Modern Technologies

Despite the improvement of the surgical approach for the correction of pectus pectus deformity, the reduction of the invasiveness of the intervention and the use of modern technologies, the optimal technology for the prevention and treatment of postoperative pain has not yet been determined. We have presented an alternative approach to regional analgesia for surgical treatment of pectus excavatum.

Efficacy of the Morphine-Adcon-L Compound in the Management of Postoperative Pain after Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Neurosurgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 518-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Mastronardi ◽  
Marco Pappagallo ◽  
Fabrizio Puzzilli ◽  
Carlo Tatta
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Postoperative Pain Control ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Lumbar Microdiscectomy ◽  
Straight Leg Raising

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Epidural analgesia is a pharmacological technique for operative and postoperative pain control. It has been used with lumbar microdiscectomy to facilitate management of surgical pain, shorten patient recovery time, and increase patient satisfaction with the procedure and the hospital stay. Adcon-L (Gliatech, Inc., Cleveland, OH) (adhesion control in a barrier gel) has been demonstrated to act as a barrier to the development of epidural fibrosis after lumbar procedures, minimizing the formation of fibrotic scar and improving the long-term outcome. In this study, we used Adcon-L as a vehicle to administer 1 mg of morphine epidurally to patients who underwent lumbar microdiscectomy. Our objective was to evaluate the safety and analgesic efficacy of this compound . METHODS: A randomized, controlled, double-blind study was conducted in 100 patients. Patients were randomized to two groups: the morphine-Adcon-L (M-ADL) group (n = 51 patients) or the Adcon-L control group (n = 49 patients). Outcome measures included: 1) a visual analog scale to assess the intensity of spontaneous low back and radicular pain, 2) a straight leg-raising maneuver to assess the degree of leg elevation in relation to evoked sciatic pain, 3) postoperative time to comfortable walking, 4) duration of postoperative hospitalization, 5) required amount of postoperative analgesics, and 6) postoperative work time loss. RESULTS: No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. No clinically relevant adverse events, such as urinary retention, respiratory disturbances, or wound infections were reported in the M-ADL group. At the time of hospital discharge, results were as follows: 1) the M-ADL group had significantly lower pain intensity scores (mean value of postoperative visual analog scale, 12.3 mm ± 0.9 in the M-ADL group versus 24.7 mm ± 11.5 in the control group [P &lt; 0.0001]); 2) the M-ADL group consumed significantly less analgesics: 57.4% of M-ADL patients versus 95.9% of controls received analgesics in the hospital, and 23.5% of M-ADL patients versus 55.1% of controls used analgesics at home (P &lt; 0.0001); 3) the M-ADL group had significantly shorter hospital stays (1.37 ± 0.07 d versus 2.53 ± 0.12 d in the control group [P &lt; 0.0001]); 4) the M-ADL group had a significantly higher degree of symptomatic leg elevation in the straight leg raising (mean postoperative straight leg-raising test, 64.41 degrees ± 1.59 versus 57.77 degrees ± 1.85 in the controls [P = 0.02]); and 5) the M-ADL group lost significantly less postoperative work time (21.67 ± 0.92 d versus 29.47 ± 1.18 d in the control group). In addition, at 1 year of follow-up, there was no clinical evidence of late-onset neurological complications. CONCLUSION: The epidural application of the compound M-ADL after lumbar microdiscectomy was found to be safe and effective, and it significantly improved postoperative pain control and return to function.

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