scholarly journals Laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy for intra-abdominal cryptorchid testis: a single institution experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso Papparella ◽  
Laura De Rosa ◽  
Carmine Noviello

Fowler-Stephens Laparoscopic Orchiopexy (FSLO) permits the mobilization of Intra-Abdominal Testis (IAT) to the scrotal position after spermatic vessel ligation. We reported our experience of FSLO for IAT. The charts of all boys who underwent a FSLO were retrospectively reviewed. Data were analysed for demographic data, procedure, complications and follow-up results. From January 2008 to June 2016, 160 laparoscopies for Non Palpable Testis (NPT) were performed at a mean age of 3,2 years. 61% of patients had a right NPT, while 6% were bilateral. In 64 cases, an IAT was found: 20 were managed by FSLO with a two-stage procedure in 11 patients. There were no differences in hospitalisations; one patient had a prolonged ileus. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 8 years. Of the 20 patients who underwent FSLO, testicular atrophy developed in three; the remaining testes were in the scrotal position, with normal consistency. FSLO was applied in 31% of IAT. The overall success rate of the technique was 85 %. The percentage of atrophy associated after spermatic vessels interruption appears to provide a good chance of testicular survival.

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso Papparella ◽  
Giovanni Cobellis ◽  
Laura De Rosa ◽  
Carmine Noviello

We retrospectively reviewed the results of transscrotal orchidopexy in the surgical management of palpable testis. From January 2014 to June 2017, 130 male children with a total of 140 palpable undescended testes (UDT) underwent transscrotal orchidopexy. The charts were retrospectively reviewed for demographic data, preoperative position and mobility of the testis, patency of the peritoneal vaginal duct (PVD), and post-operative complications. The resting position of the testis and its traction towards the scrotum were assessed before surgery and under anaesthesia. The mean age of the patients was 4.6 years. The position of the testis assessed at surgery was in most cases at the external inguinal ring (62.8%), at the neck of the scrotum (15.7%), in the inguinal canal (12.8%), or in an ectopic position (8,5%). A PVD was found in 66 testes (47.1%). Two surgical cases required an inguinal incision. In each patient, the postoperative course was unremarkable. The testicle at 1-year follow-up was in a scrotal position in 134 cases, but 6 patients required a second surgical intervention for re-ascent of the testis. No testicular atrophy or inguinal hernias were observed. Transscrotal orchidopexy is a simple and effective procedure for the treatment of palpable UDT. The incidence of complications is low and manageable, with rapid postoperative recovery and early resumption of normal activities.


Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 677
Author(s):  
Sachit Anand ◽  
Nellai Krishnan ◽  
Zenon Pogorelić

Background: Traditional open orchiopexy is still a standard of treatment for palpable undescended testicles. Recently several authors reported successful results using a laparoscopic approach in the treatment of palpable cryptorchidism. The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the utility of laparoscopic orchiopexy for palpable cryptorchidism. Methods: Scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE) were systematically searched for relevant articles using the following terms: (palpable cryptorchidism or palpable undescended testes) AND (laparoscopic orchiopexy or laparoscopic orchiopexy). The inclusion criteria were all children with unilateral or bilateral palpable undescended testes who underwent laparoscopic orchiopexy (LO) compared to children who underwent conventional open orchiopexy (CO). The main outcomes were the proportion of children requiring redo-orchiopexy and the incidence of postoperative complications. Secondary outcomes were duration and the cost of surgery. Results: The final meta-analysis included five studies involving 705 children; LO, n = 369 (52.3%) and CO, n = 336 (47.7%). The majority of the included patients had unilateral palpable cryptorchidism. No significant differences were found in regard to average age at the time of surgery and follow-up periods between the investigated groups. No statistically significant differences were found in regard to redo-orchiopexy rates (RR = 0.22, 95% CI 0.03–1.88, p = 0.17), early complications (RR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.21–2.08, p = 0.48) and incidence of testicular atrophy (RR = 0.36, 95% CI 0.03–3.88, p = 0.40). No significant differences in the operative duration were observed among the groups. Laparoscopy was associated with higher costs in most of the studies. Conclusion: LO is safe and effective in children with palpable cryptorchidism. The rates of redo-orchiopexy as well as an incidence of early complications and testicular atrophy rates are comparable to CO.


2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
M Nowshad Ali ◽  
M Rokeya Khatun ◽  
SMA Shahid ◽  
M Ahmed ◽  
Chinmoy Kanti Das

We evaluated the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic orchiopexy to manage a nonpalpable intra-abdominal testis and studied the outcomes. We report our 3 years experience.Patients and methods Laparoscopic Orchiopexy was performed on 28 children (32 testicular units) for non-palpable intra-abdominal testis between 2010 and 2012. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records. The mean age was 3.4 years (range, 2.5 -11 years). Of the 28 patients, 18 (64.28 %) were on the right, 6 (21.44%) were on the left and 4 (14.28%) of bilateral. The mean follow-up period was 14.8 months (range, 3-36 months). Testicular viability and orchiopexed positioning were evaluated within 1 month and beyond 3 months.Results  Thirty one testes were descended successfully by laparoscopy. The average operative time was 41.5 ± 3.8 min. Primary laparoscopic orchiopexy done in 26 testes.Three of unilateral and 2 of bilateral testicular units underwent one -stage Fowler-Stephens Orchiopexy. One patient needs laparoscopic orchiectomy. At follow-up (mean 14.8 months), one testis atrophied and need orchiectomy. Testicular survival rate was 96.77% (30/31) and all of the testes maintained an adequate size. Twenty six (86.66%) are in an acceptable scrotal position and 4 testes (13.33%) are mid to high in the scrotum without atrophy. There was no recurrent inguinal hernia.Conclusions  Laparoscopic orchiopexy is successful for a nonpalpable intra-abdominal testis with a high testicular survival rate. The low incidence of complications and high success rate underscore the feasibility of this procedure. It is our procedure of choice for the treatment of nonpalpable testis.TAJ 2011; 24(2): 70-75


2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-223
Author(s):  
Intisar Ahmed ◽  
Hunaina Shahab ◽  
Bilal Ahmed ◽  
Pirbhat Shams ◽  
Aamir Hameed Khan

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the indications, success rate of elective cardioversion and its manifest complications. Methodology: It is a retrospective study involving 53 patients. We reviewed the hospital records files for the demographic data including age, gender, as well as indication of cardioversion, duration of arrhythmia and date of cardioversion along with complications. Results: Out of 53 patients, 58.5% (31) were males with a mean age of 48.17 ± 18.43 years. Arrhythmia related symptoms (palpitations and fatigue) were the indication for cardioversion in 44% (23) of the subjects. Our data showed that 98.1%( 52) were cardioverted to sinus rhythm successfully with a median energy of 100 joules. Out of those who underwent successful cardioversion, 92.5% (49) were followed up till 1 year after the cardioversion. At six week follow up, all the patients were found in sinus rhythm. At 6 months follow up, 94.2% (49) remained in sinus rhythm, while at 1 year follow up, 73% (38) of the patients remained in sinus rhythm. All patients were anticoagulated for at least four weeks after cardioversion. None of the patients required pacemaker and none of them developed stroke after cardioversion. Conclusion: Electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and flutter is a low risk procedure in our population and it has a high success rate and relatively low complications.


VASA ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
. Bucek ◽  
Hudak ◽  
Schnürer ◽  
Ahmadi ◽  
Wolfram ◽  
...  

Background: We investigated the long-term clinical results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and the influence of different parameters on the primary success rate, the rate of complications and the long-term outcome. Patients and methods: We reviewed clinical and hemodynamic follow-up data of 166 consecutive patients treated with PTA in 1987 in our department. Results: PTA improved the clinical situation in 79.4% of patients with iliac lesions and in 88.3% of patients with femoro-popliteal lesions. The clinical stage and ankle brachial index (ABI) post-interventional could be improved significantly (each P < 0,001), the same results were observed at the end of follow-up (each P < 0,001). Major complications occurred in 11 patients (6.6%). The rate of primary clinical long-term success for suprainguinal lesions was 55% and 38% after 5 and 10 years (femoro-popliteal 44% and 33%), respectively, the corresponding data for secondary clinical long-term success were 63% and 56% (60% and 55%). Older age (P = 0,017) and lower ABI pre-interventional (P = 0,019) significantly deteriorated primary clinical long-term success for suprainguinal lesions, while no factor could be identified influencing the outcome of femoro-popliteal lesions significantly. Conclusion: Besides an acceptable success rate with a low rate of severe complications, our results demonstrate favourable long-term clinical results of PTA in patients with PAOD.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-557
Author(s):  
Malia McAvoy ◽  
Heather J. McCrea ◽  
Vamsidhar Chavakula ◽  
Hoon Choi ◽  
Wenya Linda Bi ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVEFew studies describe long-term functional outcomes of pediatric patients who have undergone lumbar microdiscectomy (LMD) because of the rarity of pediatric disc herniation and the short follow-up periods. The authors analyzed risk factors, clinical presentation, complications, and functional outcomes of a single-institution series of LMD patients over a 19-year period.METHODSA retrospective case series was conducted of pediatric LMD patients at a large pediatric academic hospital from 1998 to 2017. The authors examined premorbid risk factors, clinical presentation, physical examination findings, type and duration of conservative management, indications for surgical intervention, complications, and postoperative outcomes.RESULTSOver the 19-year study period, 199 patients underwent LMD at the authors’ institution. The mean age at presentation was 16.0 years (range 12–18 years), and 55.8% were female. Of these patients, 70.9% participated in competitive sports, and among those who did not play sports, 65.0% had a body mass index greater than 25 kg/m2. Prior to surgery, conservative management had failed in 98.0% of the patients. Only 3 patients (1.5%) presented with cauda equina syndrome requiring emergent microdiscectomy. Complications included 4 cases of postoperative CSF leak (2.0%), 1 case of a noted intraoperative CSF leak, and 3 cases of wound infection (1.5%). At the first postoperative follow-up appointment, minimal or no pain was reported by 93.3% of patients. The mean time to return to sports was 9.8 weeks. During a mean follow-up duration of 8.2 years, 72.9% of patients did not present again after routine postoperative appointments. The total risk of reoperation was a rate of 7.5% (3.5% of patients underwent reoperation for the same level; 4.5% underwent adjacent-level decompression, and one patient [0.5%] ultimately underwent a fusion).CONCLUSIONSMicrodiscectomy is a safe and effective treatment for long-term relief of pain and return to daily activities among pediatric patients with symptomatic lumbar disc disease in whom conservative management has failed.


2011 ◽  
pp. 100-104
Author(s):  
Thi Thu Nguyen ◽  
Viet Hien Vo ◽  
Thi Em Do

The study use intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection proceduce for chalazion treatment.1. Objectives: To evaluate results of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection for chalazion treatment. 2. Method: This noncomparative prospective interventional trial included 72 chalazions of 61 patients. 3. Results: 61 patients (72 chalazions) with 19 males (31.1%) và 42 females (68.9%), the mean age was 24 ± 9,78 years. 31.1% patients was the first time chalazion and 68.9% patients was more than one times chalazion including 78.6% patients was recurrent at the first position and 21.4% patients occur at new position. 72 chalazions with 16 (22.2%) chalazions was treated before and 56 (77.8%) chalazions wasn’t done that. 72 chalazions with 49 chalazions (68.1%) are local in upper eyelid and 23 chalazions (31.9%) are local in lower eyelid. The mean of chalazion diameter is 6.99 ± 3.03mm. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is injected to treat 72 chalazions with 16 (22.2%) chalazions are injected through the route of skin and 56 (77.8%) chalazions are injected through the route of conjunctiva. After 2 weeks follow-up, the success rate was 93.1% and 6.9% failed. 4. Conclusion: intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection for chalazion treatment is really effective. Key words: chalazion, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide.


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