Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of continuous local anesthetic wound infiltration following open abdominal partial hepatectomy. Methods We performed a prospective, non-randomized, concurrent and con...Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of continuous local anesthetic wound infiltration following open abdominal partial hepatectomy. Methods We performed a prospective, non-randomized, concurrent and controlled study. Patients undergoing open abdominal partial hepatectomy, according to their willingness, accepted one of the following managements for the postoperative pain: continuous wound catheter (CWC) infiltration, patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA), patient-controlled intravenous analgesia of morphine (PCIAM), and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia of sufentanil (PCIAS). The primary outcome was postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at rest and on movement. Secondary outcomes included consumption of rescue medication, side effects, and complications associated with postoperative pain management. Results From August 2013 to December 2013, 80 patients were allocated to receive CWC (n=10), PCEA (n=22), PCIAM (n=29), or PCIAS (n=19). After adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, percentage of resected liver, operation time, and Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale, there was no significant difference in the VAS scores at rest or on movement between Group CWC and the other groups, namely PCEA, PCIAM, and PCIAS, at 4, 12, 48, and 72 hours postoperatively (all P〉0.05). The need for rescue medication was not significantly different between Group CWC and the other three groups at 48 and 72 hours postoperatively (all P〉0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting or anal exsufflation time between group CWC and the other three groups (all P〉0.05). No severe adverse effects associated with continuous wound infiltration were observed during the study period. Conclusions CWC has a comparable analgesic effect compared with traditional analgesia methods at most time points postoperatively. CWC is a safe alternative for the postoperative analgesic management of open liver surgery.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the safety and feasibility of our original single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SII_C) for acute inflamed gallbladder (AIG).
Objective: We described the applicability and evaluated the advantages of improved laparoscopic transanal pull-through (ILTPT) for low-rectal cancer resection. Materials: ILTPT was performed in 4 patients. Five or...Objective: We described the applicability and evaluated the advantages of improved laparoscopic transanal pull-through (ILTPT) for low-rectal cancer resection. Materials: ILTPT was performed in 4 patients. Five or 4 ports were used. After isolation and section of the inferior mesenteric vessels, the rectum and sigmoid colon was mobilized. Total mesorectal excision and dissection of the distal rectum from the puborectalis muscle was carried out under laparoscopic guidance. The sigmoid colon and rectum were exteriorized via the anus. The rectum was divided proximally. Next, a purse-string suture was placed in the proximal segment, and the distal end of the sigmoid colon was returned to the pelvic cavity. The distal rectum was divided with Curved cutter staplermade by Jonson-Jonson company. Dislodging specimen, the continuity of the intestinal tract was restored using PROXIMATE ILS Curved and Straight Intraluminal Staplers CDH29/33 (Ethicon) through the rectum. Results: None of the cases were converted to open surgery. Average operation time was 180 min (range, 160-210 min). No blood loss or any other complications were noted. Average postoperative stay was 9 days. Complications such as necrosis, anastomotic leakage and stricture, and genitoudnary disorders were not found in any of the patients at the 1 m follow-up. Conclusion: This report suggests that ILTPT is feasible and safe in Anus-Conserving Operation for low Rectal Cancer without auxiliary incision. If only we hold the applicability of ILTPT less trauma, more beautiful.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficiency of hemi-semi laminectomy approach for the micro- surgical treatment of spinal schwannomas. Methods A total of 22 patients underwent hemi-semi laminectomy for the micros...Objective To evaluate the safety and efficiency of hemi-semi laminectomy approach for the micro- surgical treatment of spinal schwannomas. Methods A total of 22 patients underwent hemi-semi laminectomy for the microsurgical removal of spinal schwannomas during a period of 2009 and 2011 in Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University. We ret- rospectively analyzed the clinical outcomes of these patients. Results Of them, 5 cases were diagnosed with cervical schwannomas, 9 with thoracic schwarmomas, and 8 with lumbar schwannomas. All the tumors including two dumbbell schwannomas were totally removed without major complications. Postoperatively, all patients were followed up from 6 to 36 months. The symp- toms and signs were obviously improved, and no tumor recurrence or spinal deformity occurred. Conclusion Hemi-semi laminectomy is a safe and effective method for resection of spinal schwan- nomas展开更多
Objective To explore the efficacy of hepatic resection(HR) in a relatively unselected group of patients with ovarian cancer liver metastases(OCLM). Methods A study was conducted between September 2000 and September 20...Objective To explore the efficacy of hepatic resection(HR) in a relatively unselected group of patients with ovarian cancer liver metastases(OCLM). Methods A study was conducted between September 2000 and September 2011 on 60 ovarian cancer patients with hepatic metastases(24 solitary and 36 multiple),40 of whom had extrahepatic metastases.HR was done in all patients provided that curative hepatic resection was feasible,and extrahepatic disease was controlled with medical and/or surgical therapy. Results Most patients(n=54;90.0% ) had a negative hepatic margin(R0),whereas 6 patients(10.0% ) had microscopic disease at the margin(R1).The prognostic value of each study variable was assessed using log rank tests for univariate analysis and Cox proportional hazard models for multivariate analysis.The result was a median survival of 39 months and 5-year overall survival rate of 30% .Univariate analysis showed that surgery result(P=0.001),disease free interval(P=0.018) and the number of hepatic lesions (P=0.018) were significantly related to survival.Furthermore,the surgery result(P=0.004) remained significant for prognosis in multivariate analysis. Conclusions For patients with OCLM,HR is safe and may provide a significant survival benefit compared with medical therapy alone.A long interval time,the number of hepatic lesions,and surgery results are key prognostic factors.Favorable outcomes can be achieved even in patients with medically controlled or surgically resectable extrahepatic disease,indicating that surgery should be considered more frequently in the multidisciplinary care of patients with OCLM.展开更多
Objective: To describe two cases of bilateral transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site(LESS) surgeries in a single operative session and assess the safety, feasibility and efficacy. Methods: One patient underwe...Objective: To describe two cases of bilateral transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site(LESS) surgeries in a single operative session and assess the safety, feasibility and efficacy. Methods: One patient underwent right ureterolithotomy and left varicocelectomy, and the patient was performed with right simple nephrectomy for nonfunctioning kidney due to ureteral calculus and left ureterolithotomy using a novel multichannel TriPortTM via a single 2-3 cm transumbilical incision Results: The right-side ureterolithotomy and left-side varicocelectomy were finished in 229 minutes, with a total estimated blood loss of 50 hal. The right-side simple nephrectomy and left-side ureterolithotomy in the other patient were finished in 340 minutes, with a total estimated blood loss of 100 ml. There were no major complications. At the latest follow-up, both patients remained symptom-free and there were no evidences of recurrence. Both of them were delighted for the single scarConclusion: Synchronous LESS urologic procedure via a single umbilical incision is technically feasible, safe and efficacious with a promising potential展开更多
Objective. To investigate the efficacy and safety of tetracaine hydrochloride in patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) after pulmonary lobectomy.Methods. Forty-three patients scheduled for elective pulmonary lo...Objective. To investigate the efficacy and safety of tetracaine hydrochloride in patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) after pulmonary lobectomy.Methods. Forty-three patients scheduled for elective pulmonary lobectomy under general anesthesia were randomly allocated into either tetracaine group (22 patients) or ropivacaine group (21 patients) . In the tetracaine group, 0. 15% tetracaine was used for postoperative PCEA, while 0. 3% ropivacaine was used in the ropivacaine group. The duration of postoperative analgesia was 48 h. The PCEA included a bolus of 6 ml with a lockout time of 1 h. Postoperative pain score was measured by visual analogue scale (VAS). Forced expired volume at the 1st second (FEV1.0), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1.0/ FVC and peak expired flow (PEF) were measured preoperatively and daily after surgery. Hemodynamics were monitored and recorded before and after each administration of local anesthetics during the period of the study.Results. VAS scores in both groups decreased significantly after a bolus injection of local anesthetics. There was no significant difference between the two groups in VAS either before or after the administration of PCEA. On the 1st and 2nd days after the operation, pulmonary function was reduced in both groups. However, there were no significant differences between the percentage of the changes of FEV1.0, FEV1.0/FVC and PEF in the two groups. There were also no significant differences between the percentage of the changes of heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure and SpO2 after administration of local anesthetics. There was no significant difference in overall satisfaction with pain relief.Conclusions. The analgesic effect of 0. 15% tetracaine is similar to that of 0. 3% ropivacaine used in patient-controlled epidural analgesia after thoracotomy. No serious side effects were observed.展开更多
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to retrospectively and systematically evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Methods: Research of prospective, randomized,...Objective: The purpose of the present study was to retrospectively and systematically evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Methods: Research of prospective, randomized, controlled studies addressing laparoscopic gastrectomy versus open gastrectomy was screened through computer-based online system. Meta-analysis of acquired data was performed. The inverse variance method was used to test the significance of continuous data, while the ManteI-Haenszel method was used for dichotomous data. The chi-square test was used for evaluation of data heterogeneity. Homogenous data were calculated using the fixed effect model, and heterogeneous data were calculated using freedom model. Statistical data were expressed as 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Funnel plot was used for sensitivity analysis to show potential publication bias. Results: Five papers met the inclusion criteria, 164 cases underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy and 162 cases received open gastrectomy. Meta-analysis revealed that laparoscopic gastrectomy took longer operating time and removed fewer lymph nodes than open gastrectomy (both P 〈 0.01), but for early-stage gastric cancer, laparoscopic gastrectomy was superior to open gastrectomy in terms of blood loss and hospital stay (P 〈 0.01). But there were no significant differences in terms of time to resumption of oral intake, postoperative complications, postoperative morbidity rate, and tumor recurrence. Sensitive analysis demonstrated that publication bias existed in all indices to different extents with the exception of lymph node. Subgroup analysis showed that for D1 lymph node dissection, laparoscopic gastrectomy took significantly reduced blood loss than open gastrectomy. Conclusion: All these findings indicate that laparoscopic gastrectomy for early stage gastric cancer is feasible and safe.展开更多
文摘Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of continuous local anesthetic wound infiltration following open abdominal partial hepatectomy. Methods We performed a prospective, non-randomized, concurrent and controlled study. Patients undergoing open abdominal partial hepatectomy, according to their willingness, accepted one of the following managements for the postoperative pain: continuous wound catheter (CWC) infiltration, patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA), patient-controlled intravenous analgesia of morphine (PCIAM), and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia of sufentanil (PCIAS). The primary outcome was postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at rest and on movement. Secondary outcomes included consumption of rescue medication, side effects, and complications associated with postoperative pain management. Results From August 2013 to December 2013, 80 patients were allocated to receive CWC (n=10), PCEA (n=22), PCIAM (n=29), or PCIAS (n=19). After adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, percentage of resected liver, operation time, and Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale, there was no significant difference in the VAS scores at rest or on movement between Group CWC and the other groups, namely PCEA, PCIAM, and PCIAS, at 4, 12, 48, and 72 hours postoperatively (all P〉0.05). The need for rescue medication was not significantly different between Group CWC and the other three groups at 48 and 72 hours postoperatively (all P〉0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting or anal exsufflation time between group CWC and the other three groups (all P〉0.05). No severe adverse effects associated with continuous wound infiltration were observed during the study period. Conclusions CWC has a comparable analgesic effect compared with traditional analgesia methods at most time points postoperatively. CWC is a safe alternative for the postoperative analgesic management of open liver surgery.
文摘AIM: To investigate the safety and feasibility of our original single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SII_C) for acute inflamed gallbladder (AIG).
基金Supported by a grant from the foundation of Department of Health of Jiangxi Province (No.20086002)
文摘Objective: We described the applicability and evaluated the advantages of improved laparoscopic transanal pull-through (ILTPT) for low-rectal cancer resection. Materials: ILTPT was performed in 4 patients. Five or 4 ports were used. After isolation and section of the inferior mesenteric vessels, the rectum and sigmoid colon was mobilized. Total mesorectal excision and dissection of the distal rectum from the puborectalis muscle was carried out under laparoscopic guidance. The sigmoid colon and rectum were exteriorized via the anus. The rectum was divided proximally. Next, a purse-string suture was placed in the proximal segment, and the distal end of the sigmoid colon was returned to the pelvic cavity. The distal rectum was divided with Curved cutter staplermade by Jonson-Jonson company. Dislodging specimen, the continuity of the intestinal tract was restored using PROXIMATE ILS Curved and Straight Intraluminal Staplers CDH29/33 (Ethicon) through the rectum. Results: None of the cases were converted to open surgery. Average operation time was 180 min (range, 160-210 min). No blood loss or any other complications were noted. Average postoperative stay was 9 days. Complications such as necrosis, anastomotic leakage and stricture, and genitoudnary disorders were not found in any of the patients at the 1 m follow-up. Conclusion: This report suggests that ILTPT is feasible and safe in Anus-Conserving Operation for low Rectal Cancer without auxiliary incision. If only we hold the applicability of ILTPT less trauma, more beautiful.
文摘Objective To evaluate the safety and efficiency of hemi-semi laminectomy approach for the micro- surgical treatment of spinal schwannomas. Methods A total of 22 patients underwent hemi-semi laminectomy for the microsurgical removal of spinal schwannomas during a period of 2009 and 2011 in Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University. We ret- rospectively analyzed the clinical outcomes of these patients. Results Of them, 5 cases were diagnosed with cervical schwannomas, 9 with thoracic schwarmomas, and 8 with lumbar schwannomas. All the tumors including two dumbbell schwannomas were totally removed without major complications. Postoperatively, all patients were followed up from 6 to 36 months. The symp- toms and signs were obviously improved, and no tumor recurrence or spinal deformity occurred. Conclusion Hemi-semi laminectomy is a safe and effective method for resection of spinal schwan- nomas
文摘Objective To explore the efficacy of hepatic resection(HR) in a relatively unselected group of patients with ovarian cancer liver metastases(OCLM). Methods A study was conducted between September 2000 and September 2011 on 60 ovarian cancer patients with hepatic metastases(24 solitary and 36 multiple),40 of whom had extrahepatic metastases.HR was done in all patients provided that curative hepatic resection was feasible,and extrahepatic disease was controlled with medical and/or surgical therapy. Results Most patients(n=54;90.0% ) had a negative hepatic margin(R0),whereas 6 patients(10.0% ) had microscopic disease at the margin(R1).The prognostic value of each study variable was assessed using log rank tests for univariate analysis and Cox proportional hazard models for multivariate analysis.The result was a median survival of 39 months and 5-year overall survival rate of 30% .Univariate analysis showed that surgery result(P=0.001),disease free interval(P=0.018) and the number of hepatic lesions (P=0.018) were significantly related to survival.Furthermore,the surgery result(P=0.004) remained significant for prognosis in multivariate analysis. Conclusions For patients with OCLM,HR is safe and may provide a significant survival benefit compared with medical therapy alone.A long interval time,the number of hepatic lesions,and surgery results are key prognostic factors.Favorable outcomes can be achieved even in patients with medically controlled or surgically resectable extrahepatic disease,indicating that surgery should be considered more frequently in the multidisciplinary care of patients with OCLM.
基金Supported by the Municipal Hospitals' Project for Emerging and Frontier Technology of Shanghai(NO.SHDC12010115)Project for the Key Discipline of Shanghai
文摘Objective: To describe two cases of bilateral transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site(LESS) surgeries in a single operative session and assess the safety, feasibility and efficacy. Methods: One patient underwent right ureterolithotomy and left varicocelectomy, and the patient was performed with right simple nephrectomy for nonfunctioning kidney due to ureteral calculus and left ureterolithotomy using a novel multichannel TriPortTM via a single 2-3 cm transumbilical incision Results: The right-side ureterolithotomy and left-side varicocelectomy were finished in 229 minutes, with a total estimated blood loss of 50 hal. The right-side simple nephrectomy and left-side ureterolithotomy in the other patient were finished in 340 minutes, with a total estimated blood loss of 100 ml. There were no major complications. At the latest follow-up, both patients remained symptom-free and there were no evidences of recurrence. Both of them were delighted for the single scarConclusion: Synchronous LESS urologic procedure via a single umbilical incision is technically feasible, safe and efficacious with a promising potential
文摘Objective. To investigate the efficacy and safety of tetracaine hydrochloride in patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) after pulmonary lobectomy.Methods. Forty-three patients scheduled for elective pulmonary lobectomy under general anesthesia were randomly allocated into either tetracaine group (22 patients) or ropivacaine group (21 patients) . In the tetracaine group, 0. 15% tetracaine was used for postoperative PCEA, while 0. 3% ropivacaine was used in the ropivacaine group. The duration of postoperative analgesia was 48 h. The PCEA included a bolus of 6 ml with a lockout time of 1 h. Postoperative pain score was measured by visual analogue scale (VAS). Forced expired volume at the 1st second (FEV1.0), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1.0/ FVC and peak expired flow (PEF) were measured preoperatively and daily after surgery. Hemodynamics were monitored and recorded before and after each administration of local anesthetics during the period of the study.Results. VAS scores in both groups decreased significantly after a bolus injection of local anesthetics. There was no significant difference between the two groups in VAS either before or after the administration of PCEA. On the 1st and 2nd days after the operation, pulmonary function was reduced in both groups. However, there were no significant differences between the percentage of the changes of FEV1.0, FEV1.0/FVC and PEF in the two groups. There were also no significant differences between the percentage of the changes of heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure and SpO2 after administration of local anesthetics. There was no significant difference in overall satisfaction with pain relief.Conclusions. The analgesic effect of 0. 15% tetracaine is similar to that of 0. 3% ropivacaine used in patient-controlled epidural analgesia after thoracotomy. No serious side effects were observed.
文摘Objective: The purpose of the present study was to retrospectively and systematically evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Methods: Research of prospective, randomized, controlled studies addressing laparoscopic gastrectomy versus open gastrectomy was screened through computer-based online system. Meta-analysis of acquired data was performed. The inverse variance method was used to test the significance of continuous data, while the ManteI-Haenszel method was used for dichotomous data. The chi-square test was used for evaluation of data heterogeneity. Homogenous data were calculated using the fixed effect model, and heterogeneous data were calculated using freedom model. Statistical data were expressed as 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Funnel plot was used for sensitivity analysis to show potential publication bias. Results: Five papers met the inclusion criteria, 164 cases underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy and 162 cases received open gastrectomy. Meta-analysis revealed that laparoscopic gastrectomy took longer operating time and removed fewer lymph nodes than open gastrectomy (both P 〈 0.01), but for early-stage gastric cancer, laparoscopic gastrectomy was superior to open gastrectomy in terms of blood loss and hospital stay (P 〈 0.01). But there were no significant differences in terms of time to resumption of oral intake, postoperative complications, postoperative morbidity rate, and tumor recurrence. Sensitive analysis demonstrated that publication bias existed in all indices to different extents with the exception of lymph node. Subgroup analysis showed that for D1 lymph node dissection, laparoscopic gastrectomy took significantly reduced blood loss than open gastrectomy. Conclusion: All these findings indicate that laparoscopic gastrectomy for early stage gastric cancer is feasible and safe.