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Judge C, Bandle J, Wang A, Gadbois K, Simsiman A, Wood R, Wisbach G. Laparoscopic-Assisted Transvaginal Cholecystectomy - the US Military Experience With Long-Term Follow Up. JSLS 2024; 28:e2023.00059. [PMID: 38562949 PMCID: PMC10984372 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2023.00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Objectives We present our initial clinical experience applying Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgical (NOTES) technique to perform cholecystectomy in ten patients at a military institution. Methods A posterior colpotomy was created to accommodate a single site working port used to facilitate dissection and gallbladder mobilization under direct visualization via an infraumbilical port. The specimen was retrieved through the vagina and the colpotomy was closed with absorbable suture under direct visualization. Long-term follow up was performed over the phone to assess quality of life with 2 widely used health-related quality of life (HRQoL) surveys including RAND-36 Health Item Survey (Version 1.0),1 and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).2. Results Ten women underwent a laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal cholecystectomy (TVC) with 7 available for long-term follow-up. The average age was 28.9 years (20-37) and the indications for surgery included symptomatic cholelithiasis (9) and biliary dyskinesia (1). The mean operative time was 129 mins (95-180), and median blood loss was 34 ml (5-400). There were no conversions and the average length of stay was 9.98 hours (2.4-28.8). Pain (analogue scale 1-10) on postoperative day three was minimal (mean 2.3) and was limited to the infraumbilical incision. On average patients returned to work by postoperative day six and resumed normal daily activities at seven days. Immediate postoperative complications included one incident of postoperative urinary retention requiring bladder catheterization. One intra-operative cholangiogram was successfully performed due to elevated preoperative liver enzymes without significant findings. Long-term complications included one asymptomatic incisional hernia repair at the infraumbilical port site. The RAND-36 survey demonstrated an average physical and mental health summary score of 82.2 and 63.7 with an average general health score of 63.6. The average FSFI total score was 21.8. Conclusion TVC is safe and effective. Implementation may improve operational readiness by returning service members to normal activities more expeditiously than conventional laparoscopy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carolyn Judge
- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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- Department of General Surgery, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Judge, Bandle, Gadbois, and Wisbach)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, San Diego, California, USA. (Drs Wang, Simsiman, and Wood)
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Advances and Trends in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9123999. [PMID: 33321836 PMCID: PMC7764454 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9123999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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As many meta-analyses comparing pediatric minimally invasive to open surgery can be found in the literature, the aim of this review is to summarize the current state of minimally invasive pediatric surgery and specifically focus on the trends and developments which we expect in the upcoming years. Print and electronic databases were systematically searched for specific keywords, and cross-link searches with references found in the literature were added. Full-text articles were obtained, and eligibility criteria were applied independently. Pediatric minimally invasive surgery is a wide field, ranging from minimally invasive fetal surgery over microlaparoscopy in newborns to robotic surgery in adolescents. New techniques and devices, like natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), single-incision and endoscopic surgery, as well as the artificial uterus as a backup for surgery in preterm fetuses, all contribute to the development of less invasive procedures for children. In spite of all promising technical developments which will definitely change the way pediatric surgeons will perform minimally invasive procedures in the upcoming years, one must bear in mind that only hard data of prospective randomized controlled and double-blind trials can validate whether these techniques and devices really improve the surgical outcome of our patients.
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Clark LE, Menderes G, Tower AM, Silasi DA, Azodi M. A Simple Approach to Specimen Retrieval via Posterior Colpotomy Incision. JSLS 2016; 19:JSLS.2015.00222. [PMID: 25901107 PMCID: PMC4396057 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2014.00222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction: Posterior colpotomy incision for specimen retrieval is infrequently used in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery unless a concomitant hysterectomy is performed. We aim to describe a simple and unique technique for creating the colpotomy incision and to describe intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. Methods: Fifty patients underwent adnexal specimen retrieval through a posterior colpotomy incision. After devascularization and detachment of the adnexal specimen, the posterior cul-de-sac was visualized. The colpotomy incision was created by introducing a 12- or 15-mm laparoscopic trocar through the vagina into the posterior vaginal fornix under direct visualization. Specimens were placed into laparoscopic bags and removed through the vagina. The colpotomy incision was closed vaginally. Charts were reviewed for intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. Results: Twenty-nine women underwent adnexal surgery for an adnexal mass, 14 women underwent surgery for pelvic pain, and 7 women underwent adnexal surgery for primary prevention of malignancy. The specimens removed ranged in size from 2 to 16 cm (mean 5.7). The mean time patients were under anesthesia was 103 minutes (SD 57.3). There were no operative complications related to the colpotomy incision and no cases of postoperative vaginal cellulitis or pelvic infection were reported. Only 1 woman with a prior vaginal delivery reported dyspareunia postoperatively. Conclusion: This simple technique for posterior colpotomy incision can easily be added to the gynecologic surgeon's armamentarium and can be safely used for most women.
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- Lindsay E Clark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health Systems, Bridgeport, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health Systems, Bridgeport, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health Systems, Bridgeport, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health Systems, Bridgeport, CT
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health Systems, Bridgeport, CT
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