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Sinha M, Bajaj J, Kumar A, Hedaoo K, Sharma S, Konchada K, Ratre S, Parihar VS, Swamy NM, Yadav YR. Lumboperitoneal Shunts - Patient Selection, Technique, and Complication Avoidance: An Experience of 426 Cases. Neurol India 2021; 69:S481-S487. [PMID: 35103006 DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.332265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Lumboperitoneal shunt is a known procedure for communicating hydrocephalus. Being an extracranial procedure, it can also be utilized in normal-sized ventricles. Objective To report our experience of lumboperitoneal shunt done with a minimal follow-up of 12 months with an emphasis on patient selection, technique, and complication avoidance. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent LP shunt during October 2014-October 2019 at the authors' institute. Inclusion criteria were patients with communicating hydrocephalus due to tubercular meningitis, normal pressure hydrocephalus, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and postoperative refractory cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Data were collected for demographics, Glasgow coma scale and Glasgow outcome scale, vision, gait, memory, urinary incontinence, failed attempts, and complications. Results A total of 426 patients underwent the LP shunt procedure. The commonest indication was tubercular meningitis followed by idiopathic intracranial hypertension and normal pressure hydrocephalus. Age ranged from 16 to 72 years. There were 255 male and 171 female patients. The mean follow-up was 41 ± 8 months. Overall, 301 patients (70.6%) had neurological improvement. Shunt-related complications occurred in 112 (26.29%) patients, of which shunt block was the commonest. Other complications were infection in 17 (3.9%) patients and extrusion in four (0.9%) patients. Transient postural headache was seen in 46 (10.7%) patients, which gradually improved. Conclusion Lumboperitoneal shunt was found to be a safe and effective treatment in appropriately selected communicating hydrocephalus patients. A meticulous technique reduces the complication rate.
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- Mallika Sinha
- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department Neurosurgery, Superspeciality Hospital, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Elatrozy HIS, Saber SA, Abdelhameed E. Minimally invasive insertion of thecoperitoneal shunts using ventriculoscope. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Cherian J, Fridley JS, Duckworth EAM. Modern paradigm for peritoneal catheter insertion: single port optical access laparoscopic shunt insertion. Neurosurgery 2015; 11 Suppl 2:205-11; discussion 211-2. [PMID: 25714516 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000000678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures. Typically, for insertion of the peritoneal catheter, a mini-laparotomy technique is used. Although generally safe, it can be cosmetically undesirable and time consuming. Complications include malpositioning, bowel injury, and delayed hernias. Laparoscopic techniques have been advocated to address these issues, but have been slow to gain traction with neurosurgeons. OBJECTIVE To describe our experience with single port optical access laparoscopy for placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts. Our technique simplifies adoption of a laparoscopic technique for neurosurgeons looking to incorporate its benefits. METHODS All ventriculoperitoneal shunts placed by the senior author since April 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Surgical and perioperative complications, length of postoperative stay, and need for revisions were analyzed. RESULTS Fifty-six patients were included in the study. There were no cases of peritoneal catheter misplacement. One intraoperative complication occurred early in the series, in which there was an injury to the gallbladder necessitating cholecystectomy. There were 7 cases followed by shunt revision inclusive of the abdomen. In 3 cases, pseudocysts were noted. CONCLUSION Single port optical access laparoscopy is a fast and minimally invasive technique that allows direct visualization of the layers of the abdominal wall as they are traversed and visualization of the peritoneal catheter during placement. It uses a small cosmetic incision and obviates the need for postoperative abdominal radiographic studies. The procedure has a modest learning curve, but can be safely used without the assistance of an assist surgeon after the skills are acquired.
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- Jacob Cherian
- Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Naftel RP, Argo JL, Shannon CN, Taylor TH, Tubbs RS, Clements RH, Harrigan MR. Laparoscopic versus open insertion of the peritoneal catheter in ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement: review of 810 consecutive cases. J Neurosurg 2011; 115:151-8. [DOI: 10.3171/2011.1.jns101492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Traditional ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery involves insertion of the distal catheter by minilaparotomy. However, minilaparotomy may be a significant source of morbidity during shunt surgery. Laparoscopic insertion of the distal catheter is an alternative technique that may simplify and improve the safety of shunt surgery.
Methods
The authors performed a retrospective review of hospital records of all patients undergoing new VP shunt insertion at a tertiary care center between 2004 and 2009. Patient characteristics and outcomes were compared between patients undergoing open or laparoscopic insertion of the distal catheter. Independent variables in the analysis included age, sex, race, body mass index, surgical technique, previous VP shunt placement, previous abdominal procedures, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score, and indication for shunt placement. Dependent variables included the occurrence of shunt failure, cause of shunt failure, complications, length of stay (LOS), LOS after shunt placement, estimated blood loss, and operative time.
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The authors identified 810 patients who met the inclusion criteria; open or laparoscopic distal catheter insertion was performed in 335 and 475 patients, respectively. There were no significant differences between the groups regarding age, race, ASA score, or indication for shunt placement. The most common indication was hydrocephalus due to subarachnoid hemorrhage, followed by tumor-associated hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and hydrocephalus due to trauma. The incidence of shunt failure was not statistically different between cohorts, occurring in 20.0% of laparoscopic and 20.9% of open catheter placement cases (p = 0.791). With analysis of causes of shunt failure, shunt obstruction occurred significantly more often in the open surgery cohort (p = 0.012). In patients with a known cause shunt obstruction, distal obstruction occurred in 35.7% of the open cohort obstructions and 4.8% of the laparoscopic cohort obstructions (p = 0.014). The relative risk of distal obstruction in open cases compared with laparoscopic cases was 7.50. Infections occurred in 8.2% of laparoscopic cases compared with 6.6% of open cases (p = 0.419). Within the NPH subgroup, the laparoscopically treated patients had significantly more overdrainage (p = 0.040), whereas those in the open cohort experienced significantly more shunt obstructions (p = 0.034). Laparoscopically treated patients had shorter operative times (p < 0.0005), inpatient LOS (p < 0.001), and inpatient LOS after VP shunt placement (p = 0.01) as well as less blood loss (p = 0.058).
Conclusions
To our knowledge this is the largest reported comparison of distal VP shunt catheter insertion techniques. Compared with minilaparotomy, the laparoscopic approach was associated with decreased time in the operating room and a decreased LOS. Moreover, laparoscopy was associated with fewer distal shunt obstructions. Laparoscopic shunt surgery is a viable alternative to traditional shunt surgery.
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- 2General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama
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- 3Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama; and
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- 4Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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Raysi Dehcordi S, De Tommasi C, Ricci A, Marzi S, Ruscitti C, Amicucci G, Galzio RJ. Laparoscopy-assisted ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery: personal experience and review of the literature. Neurosurg Rev 2011; 34:363-70; discussion 370-1. [PMID: 21344219 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-011-0309-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2010] [Revised: 11/07/2010] [Accepted: 01/07/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a widely accepted technique for the treatment of hydrocephalus. The standard procedure to insert the peritoneal catheter requires an abdominal incision, muscle dissection, and opening of the peritoneum. A number of complications related to the abdominal surgical phase have been reported. Laparoscopy-assisted ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a valid alternative procedure that reduces surgical trauma. We describe our experience and review the literature. A total of 30 laparoscopically guided ventriculoperitoneal shunting procedures were performed between January 2007 and June 2008, in collaboration with a general surgeon experienced in laparoscopy. Of these procedures, 25 were new shunt placements and 5 were revisions. Data about operative time, outcome, and complications were registered and compared with a group of 30 patients treated by means of standard laparotomy in the period 2005-2007. Laparoscopic shunt placement was successful in all patients. Operative duration, complications, and postoperative pain were all lower in patients treated by laparoscopy as compared to the laparotomy. In the laparoscopic group, an earlier peristalsis, quicker mobilization, and better cosmetic results were also noted. Laparoscopy in both ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement and revision is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive technique. It ensures proper abdominal placement of the distal catheter under direct vision allowing confirmation of its patency.
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- Soheila Raysi Dehcordi
- Department of Health Sciences (Neurosurgery), University of L'Aquila, Piazza S. Tommasi 1, L'Aquila, Italy.
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Agrawal S, Slovick A, Soon Y. Single-port laparoscopy for the drainage of abdominal infected fluid collections in children, with the TriPort system: initial experience of 2 cases. Surg Innov 2010; 17:261-3. [PMID: 20647235 DOI: 10.1177/1553350610374604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Single-port or single-incision laparoscopic surgery has been reported for a number of surgical procedures, including cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, and urological procedures. Single-port thoracoscopic procedures for evacuation of empyema have been described. However, to the authors' knowledge, there has been no report of single-port laparoscopic drainage of abdominal infected fluid collections, especially in children, in the relevant world literature. The authors report the first use of single-port laparoscopy with the TriPort system for drainage of abdominal infected fluid collections in children using the previous open appendicectomy wound. This approach was successfully completed in 2 consecutive children without conversion to open surgery. The operative duration was less than 30 minutes in each case. Both patients had no intraoperative or postoperative complications on follow-up at 8 weeks. Single-port laparoscopy with the TriPort system is safe and technically feasible for the management of pelvic collection and/or abscesses. Also, this technique is useful in multiloculated collections and allows for a washout of the peritoneal cavity at the same time, which is not the case for image-guided drainage. In addition, it also allows checking for the blowout of the appendicectomy stump as the cause for the collection. Finally, it has the advantage of reduced wound morbidity and better cosmesis.
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- Sanjay Agrawal
- The Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, UK.
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Elashaal AA, Corrin M, Cusimano MD. Cerebrospinal fluid shunt insertion: techniques of peritoneal catheter placement separate from abdominal fascial and peritoneal incisions. J Neurosurg 2009; 113:79-81. [PMID: 19911889 DOI: 10.3171/2009.9.jns09277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Good abdominal wall closure is one of the basic surgical skills and is a common feature of almost all modern-day CSF shunt operations. The fact that some patients require multiple abdominal operations highlights the need for a simple and effective technique for peritoneal catheter insertion through the abdominal wall and abdominal wall closure. Although technically simple, abdominal wall closure becomes more complex when combined with the requirement to maintain CSF shunt function in cases in which the shunt catheter passes through the abdominal wall into the peritoneal cavity. In this report, the authors describe a simple technique for passing the peritoneal catheter of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt through the abdominal wall on a pathway separate from the fascial opening. This technique minimizes the risk of abdominal wall-related complications and is especially important in high-risk patients such as those with obesity and/or diabetes and in children.
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- Abdurrahim A Elashaal
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, Canada.
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Ochalski PG, Horowitz MB, Mintz AH, Hughes SJ, Okonkwo DO, Kassam AB, Watson AR. Minimal-access technique for distal catheter insertion during ventricular peritoneal shunt procedures: a review of 100 cases. J Neurosurg 2009; 111:623-7. [PMID: 19284229 DOI: 10.3171/2009.2.jns08454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The authors report the safety and efficacy of using a percutaneous minimal-access insertion technique for distal shunt catheter placement in 100 cases. From June 2007 to March 2008, they attempted 100 minimal-access insertions of distal shunt catheters in 91 patients who required ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Using the minimal-access approach, they avoided utilizing laparoscopic assistance or a mini-laparotomy in 91% of the cases. There were no bowel injuries or misplaced distal catheters. Additional outcomes in terms of operative times, cases that required conversion to open or laparoscopically assisted implantation, and infection rates are presented. They conclude that intraperitoneal shunt catheter placement can be safely and effectively accomplished using a simplified percutaneous minimal-access insertion method that does not require direct laparoscopic visualization.
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- Pawel G Ochalski
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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Canes D, Desai MM, Aron M, Haber GP, Goel RK, Stein RJ, Kaouk JH, Gill IS. Transumbilical single-port surgery: evolution and current status. Eur Urol 2008; 54:1020-9. [PMID: 18640774 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2008.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 306] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2008] [Accepted: 07/03/2008] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Single-port transumbilical laparoscopy, also known as embryonic natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery (E-NOTES), has emerged as an attempt to further enhance cosmetic benefits and reduce morbidity of minimally invasive surgery. Within a short span, several clinical reports have emerged in the urologic literature. As this field is poised to move forward, a complete understanding of its evolution and current status is timely. OBJECTIVE To summarize and review the history of E-NOTES across surgical disciplines. This review emphasizes nomenclature, surgical technique, instrumentation, and perioperative outcomes. Specific urological and nonurological applications of single-port surgery to date are summarized. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Using the National Library of Medicine database, the English-language literature was reviewed for the past 40 yr. Keyword searches included: scarless, scar free, single port/trocar/incision, intraumbilical, and transumbilical. Within the bibliography of selected references, additional sources were retrieved. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS The gynecologic and general surgical literature includes approximately 19 papers fulfilling the search criteria, encompassing extirpative procedures only. The urologic literature contains eight published reports of single-trocar transumbilical procedures. These reports are summarized in a chronological manner and grouped by subject. No prospective studies comparing outcomes to standard laparoscopy have been reported. Technical feasibility has been demonstrated for a broad range of extirpative and reconstructive procedures on the upper and lower urinary tracts, including simple and radical nephrectomy, donor nephrectomy, renal cryotherapy, pyeloplasty, ileal ureteral replacement, sacrocolpopexy, and varicocelectomy. CONCLUSIONS E-NOTES has made its initial forays into laparoscopic surgery. Ongoing refinement in technique and instrumentation is likely to expand its future role.
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- David Canes
- Center for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
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