BACKGROUND Acute appendicitis(AA)is one of the main indications for urgent surgery.Laparoscopic appendectomy(LA)has shown advantages in terms of clinical results and cost-effectiveness,even if there is still controver...BACKGROUND Acute appendicitis(AA)is one of the main indications for urgent surgery.Laparoscopic appendectomy(LA)has shown advantages in terms of clinical results and cost-effectiveness,even if there is still controversy about different devices to utilize,especially with regards to the endoloop(EL)vs endostapler(ES)when it comes to stump closure.AIM To compare safety and cost-effectiveness of EL vs ES.METHODS From a prospectively maintained database,data of 996 consecutive patients treated by LA with a 3 years-follow up in the department of Emergency General Surgery-St Orsola University Hospital,Bologna(Italy)were retrieved.A metaanalysis was performed in terms of surgical complications,in comparison to the international literature published from 1995 to 2021.RESULTS The meta-analysis showed no evidence regarding wound infections,abdominal abscesses,and total post-operative complications,in terms of superiority of a surgical technique for the stump closure in LA.CONCLUSION Even when AA is complicated,the routine use of EL is safe in most patients.展开更多
AIM: To demonstrate the feasibility and reproducibility of a pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(NOTES) gastrojejunostomy using holing followed by interrupted suture technique using a single endoloop ...AIM: To demonstrate the feasibility and reproducibility of a pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(NOTES) gastrojejunostomy using holing followed by interrupted suture technique using a single endoloop matched with a pair of clips in a non-survival porcine model.METHODS: NOTES gastrojejunostomy was performed on three female domestic pigs as follows: Gastrostomy, selection and retrieval of a free-floating loop of the small bowel into the stomach pouch, hold and exposure of the loop in the gastric cavity using a submucosal inflation technique, execution of a gastro-jejunal mucosal-seromuscular layer approximation using holing followed by interrupted suture technique with endoloop/clips, and full-thickness incision of the loop with a Dual knife.RESULTS: Pure NOTES side-to-side gastrojejunostomy was successfully performed in all three animals. No leakage was identified via methylene blue evaluation following surgery.CONCLUSION: This novel technique for preforming a gastrointestinal anastomosis exclusively by NOTES is technically feasible and reproducible in an animal model but warrants further improvement.展开更多
BACKGROUND Primary endoscopic closure of a perforated gastric wall during endoscopic procedures is mostly effective and well-tolerated;however,there are very few studies on the efficacy of endoscopic management of del...BACKGROUND Primary endoscopic closure of a perforated gastric wall during endoscopic procedures is mostly effective and well-tolerated;however,there are very few studies on the efficacy of endoscopic management of delayed traumatic gastric perforation.Herein,we report a novel case of a patient who was successfully treated for delayed traumatic stomach perforation using an alternative endoscopic modality.CASE SUMMARY A 39-year-old woman presented with multiple penetrating traumas in the back and left abdominal cavity.Initial imaging studies revealed left diaphragmatic disruption and peri-splenic hemorrhage without gastric perforation.An emergency primary repair of the disrupted diaphragm with omental reduction and suturing of the lacerated lung was performed;however,delayed free perforation of the gastric wall was noted on computed tomography after 3 d.Following an emergency abdominal surgery for the primary repair of the gastric wall,re-perforation was noted 15 d postoperatively.The high risk associated with re-surgery prompted an endoscopic intervention using 2 endoloops and 11 endoscopic clips using a novel modified purse-string suture technique.The free perforated gastric wall was successfully repaired without additional surgery or intervention.The patient was discharged after 46 d without any complications.CONCLUSION Endoscopic closure with endoloops and clips can be a useful therapeutic alternative to re-surgery for delayed traumatic gastric perforation.展开更多
AIM To introduce natural orifice transgastric endoscopic surgery(NOTES) tube ileostomy using pelvis-directed submucosal tunneling endoscopic gastrostomy and endoscopic tube ileostomy.METHODS Six live pigs(three each i...AIM To introduce natural orifice transgastric endoscopic surgery(NOTES) tube ileostomy using pelvis-directed submucosal tunneling endoscopic gastrostomy and endoscopic tube ileostomy.METHODS Six live pigs(three each in the non-survival and survival groups) were used. A double-channeled therapeutic endoscope was introduced perorally into the stomach. A gastrostomy was made using a 2-cmtransversal mucosal incision following the creation of a 5-cm longitudinal pelvis-directed submucosal tunnel. The pneumoperitoneum was established via the endoscope. In the initial three operations of the series, a laparoscope was transumbilically inserted for guiding the tunnel direction, intraperitoneal spatial orientation and distal ileum identification. Endoscopic tube ileostomy was conducted by adopting an introducer method and using a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Catheter Kit equipped with the Loop Fixture. The distal tip of the 15 Fr catheter was placed toward the proximal limb of the ileum to optimize intestinal content drainage. Finally, the tunnel entrance of the gastrostomy was closed using nylon endoloops with the aid of a twin grasper. The gross and histopathological integrity of gastrostomy closure and the abdominal wall-ileum stoma tract formation were assessed 1 wk after the operation.RESULTS Transgastric endoscopic tube ileostomy was successful in all six pigs, without major bleeding. The mean operating time was 71 min(range: 60-110 min). There were no intraoperative complications or hemodynamic instability. The post-mortem, which was conducted 1-wk postoperatively, showed complete healing of the gastrostomy and adequate stoma tract formation of ileostomy.CONCLUSION Transgastric endoscopic tube ileostomy is technically feasible and reproducible in an animal model, and this technique is worthy of further improvement.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Acute appendicitis(AA)is one of the main indications for urgent surgery.Laparoscopic appendectomy(LA)has shown advantages in terms of clinical results and cost-effectiveness,even if there is still controversy about different devices to utilize,especially with regards to the endoloop(EL)vs endostapler(ES)when it comes to stump closure.AIM To compare safety and cost-effectiveness of EL vs ES.METHODS From a prospectively maintained database,data of 996 consecutive patients treated by LA with a 3 years-follow up in the department of Emergency General Surgery-St Orsola University Hospital,Bologna(Italy)were retrieved.A metaanalysis was performed in terms of surgical complications,in comparison to the international literature published from 1995 to 2021.RESULTS The meta-analysis showed no evidence regarding wound infections,abdominal abscesses,and total post-operative complications,in terms of superiority of a surgical technique for the stump closure in LA.CONCLUSION Even when AA is complicated,the routine use of EL is safe in most patients.
基金Medical Innovation Project of Fujian Provincial Health Bureau(2012--C*B--8)
文摘AIM: To demonstrate the feasibility and reproducibility of a pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(NOTES) gastrojejunostomy using holing followed by interrupted suture technique using a single endoloop matched with a pair of clips in a non-survival porcine model.METHODS: NOTES gastrojejunostomy was performed on three female domestic pigs as follows: Gastrostomy, selection and retrieval of a free-floating loop of the small bowel into the stomach pouch, hold and exposure of the loop in the gastric cavity using a submucosal inflation technique, execution of a gastro-jejunal mucosal-seromuscular layer approximation using holing followed by interrupted suture technique with endoloop/clips, and full-thickness incision of the loop with a Dual knife.RESULTS: Pure NOTES side-to-side gastrojejunostomy was successfully performed in all three animals. No leakage was identified via methylene blue evaluation following surgery.CONCLUSION: This novel technique for preforming a gastrointestinal anastomosis exclusively by NOTES is technically feasible and reproducible in an animal model but warrants further improvement.
基金Supported by Chonnam National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute,No.BCRI19258.
文摘BACKGROUND Primary endoscopic closure of a perforated gastric wall during endoscopic procedures is mostly effective and well-tolerated;however,there are very few studies on the efficacy of endoscopic management of delayed traumatic gastric perforation.Herein,we report a novel case of a patient who was successfully treated for delayed traumatic stomach perforation using an alternative endoscopic modality.CASE SUMMARY A 39-year-old woman presented with multiple penetrating traumas in the back and left abdominal cavity.Initial imaging studies revealed left diaphragmatic disruption and peri-splenic hemorrhage without gastric perforation.An emergency primary repair of the disrupted diaphragm with omental reduction and suturing of the lacerated lung was performed;however,delayed free perforation of the gastric wall was noted on computed tomography after 3 d.Following an emergency abdominal surgery for the primary repair of the gastric wall,re-perforation was noted 15 d postoperatively.The high risk associated with re-surgery prompted an endoscopic intervention using 2 endoloops and 11 endoscopic clips using a novel modified purse-string suture technique.The free perforated gastric wall was successfully repaired without additional surgery or intervention.The patient was discharged after 46 d without any complications.CONCLUSION Endoscopic closure with endoloops and clips can be a useful therapeutic alternative to re-surgery for delayed traumatic gastric perforation.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation Project of Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology,No.2014J01407the Fuzhou Technology Planning Project,No.2013-S-129-2the College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Planning Project of Fujian Medical University,No.C1503
文摘AIM To introduce natural orifice transgastric endoscopic surgery(NOTES) tube ileostomy using pelvis-directed submucosal tunneling endoscopic gastrostomy and endoscopic tube ileostomy.METHODS Six live pigs(three each in the non-survival and survival groups) were used. A double-channeled therapeutic endoscope was introduced perorally into the stomach. A gastrostomy was made using a 2-cmtransversal mucosal incision following the creation of a 5-cm longitudinal pelvis-directed submucosal tunnel. The pneumoperitoneum was established via the endoscope. In the initial three operations of the series, a laparoscope was transumbilically inserted for guiding the tunnel direction, intraperitoneal spatial orientation and distal ileum identification. Endoscopic tube ileostomy was conducted by adopting an introducer method and using a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Catheter Kit equipped with the Loop Fixture. The distal tip of the 15 Fr catheter was placed toward the proximal limb of the ileum to optimize intestinal content drainage. Finally, the tunnel entrance of the gastrostomy was closed using nylon endoloops with the aid of a twin grasper. The gross and histopathological integrity of gastrostomy closure and the abdominal wall-ileum stoma tract formation were assessed 1 wk after the operation.RESULTS Transgastric endoscopic tube ileostomy was successful in all six pigs, without major bleeding. The mean operating time was 71 min(range: 60-110 min). There were no intraoperative complications or hemodynamic instability. The post-mortem, which was conducted 1-wk postoperatively, showed complete healing of the gastrostomy and adequate stoma tract formation of ileostomy.CONCLUSION Transgastric endoscopic tube ileostomy is technically feasible and reproducible in an animal model, and this technique is worthy of further improvement.