Resection of polyps involving the appendiceal orifice by combined endo-laparoscopic surgery: Two case reports

BACKGROUND The management of polyps involving the appendiceal orifice(AO)presents notable challenges.Endoscopic resection is frequently hindered by operational complexities,a heightened risk of incomplete removal,and an elevated risk of procedural complications,including appendicitis.Conversely,surgical resection may entail unnecessary excision of intestinal segments,leading to potential morbidity.CASE SUMMARY Here,we reported two patients who presented with polyps deeply situated within the AO,with indistinct boundaries making it challenging to ensure completeness using traditional endoscopic resection.To overcome these challenges,we em-ployed combined endo-laparoscopic surgery(CELS),achieving curative resection without postoperative complications.CONCLUSION The application of CELS in managing polyps involving the AO is emerging as a safe and effective treatment modality.

STAGE IB, HA AND PROXIMAL IIB, CARCINOMA OF THE UTERINE CERVIX, TREATED BY IRRADIATION ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH SURGERY

This is a report of a nonrandomized comparison of treatment results of 139 patients with stage IB, HA and proximal IIB carcinoma of the uterine cervix treated by radiation alone and 113 treated with a combination of radiation and surgery. The five-year tumor free acturial survival for the patients with stage IB either with irradiation alone (RT) or combined with surgery (RS) was approximately 87%. For stage Ⅱ the tumor free actuarial five-year survival 79% with patients of RS, and 76% with RT. In the 113 patients treated with RS there were 18 (16%). In the 139 patients treated by RT there were 18 (13%) recurrences of pelvic, 4 local recurrences, 11 combined with parametrial, and free parametrial recurrences. There was no significant difference in the survival and recurrence rate of the patients treated with either method. Major complications were comparable in both groups (RT approximately 25% and RS approximately 10%), but 2/3 of those complications recovered without sequelae. The most frequent minor complication in the patients treated with RT was rectosigmoiditis.

Novel combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for advanced T2 gastric cancer:Two case reports

BACKGROUND The standard treatment for advanced T2 gastric cancer(GC)is laparoscopic or surgical gastrectomy(either partial or total)and D2 lymphadenectomy.A novel combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery(NCELS)has recently been proposed as a better option for T2 GC.Here we describe two case studies demonstrating the efficacy and safety of NCELS.CASE SUMMARY Two T2 GC cases were both resected by endoscopic submucosal dissection and full-thickness resection and laparoscopic lymph nodes dissection.This method has the advantage of being more precise and minimally invasive compared to current methods.The treatment of these 2 patients was safe and effective with no complications.These cases were followed up for nearly 4 years without recurrence or metastasis.CONCLUSION This novel method provides a minimally invasive treatment option for T2 GC,and its potential indications,effectiveness and safety needs to be further evaluated in controlled studies.

Ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic techniques and colorectal diseases:Current status and its future

Colorectal diseases are increasing due to altered lifestyle,genetic,and environmental factors.Colonoscopy plays an important role in diagnosis.Advances in colonoscope(ultrathin scope,magnetic scope,capsule)and technological gadgets(Balloon assisted scope,third eye retroscope,NaviAid G-EYE,dye-based chromoendoscopy,virtual chromoendoscopy,narrow band imaging,i-SCAN,etc.)have made colonoscopy more comfortable and efficient.Now in-vivo microscopy can be performed using confocal laser endomicroscopy,optical coherence tomography,spectroscopy,etc.Besides developments in diagnostic colonoscopy,therapeutic colonoscopy has improved to manage lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding,obstruction,perforations,resection polyps,and early colorectal cancers.The introduction of combined endo-laparoscopic surgery and robotic endoscopic surgery has made these interventions feasible.The role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of colorectal diseases is also increasing day by day.Hence,this article is to review cutting-edge developments in endoscopic principles for the management of colorectal diseases.

Evaluation of the Ex-PRESS~ P-50 implant under scleral flap in combined cataract and glaucoma surgery

AIM： To evaluate the efficacy and safety of glaucoma drainage device Ex-PRESS~ P-50 for combined cataract surgery and glaucoma.·METHODS： Patients having cataract and open angle glaucoma or patients with open advanced glaucoma which needed two or more antiglaucoma medications were included. Combined cataract surgery and glaucoma with Ex-PRESS~ P-50 model placed under scleral flap was performed.·RESULTS： Out of 40 eyes of 40 patients（55% male and45% female） completed the study during one-year follow-up. The mean of age was 76.6 ±11.02 y. The intraocular pressure（IOP） decreased significantly during the 12-month follow-up from 23.5 mm Hg to 16.8 mm Hg（Wilcoxon signed ranks test, P 〈0.001）. A 59.5% of patients did not need any topical treatment, 10.8% of them needed one active principle, 27% needed two active principles, and 2.7% of them needed three active principles for successful IOP control（〈21 mm Hg）.·CONCLUSION：Combinedsurgeryofphacoemulsification with Ex PRESS~ P-50 lowers IOP from the preoperative baseline and reduces significantly the number of antiglaucoma active principles for IOP control after the operation.

A novel temporary keratoprosthesis technique for vitreoretinal surgery

AIM:To investigate the safety of vitreoretinal surgery when using a soft contact lens as a temporary keratoprosthesis(TKP)in patients with severe corneal opacifications.METHODS:Three patients with simultaneous corneal and vitreoretinal pathology were treated with a soft contact lens that was used as a TKP to facilitate vitreoretinal surgery.The soft contact lens was fixated with sutures onto the globe so that no leakage was possible.RESULTS:Vitreoretinal surgery with excellent fundus view was possible in all cases.The soft contact lens allowed safe central and peripheral vitrectomy.Surgery was successful in all cases.CONCLUSION:A soft contact lens properly fixated on the globe can successfully replace a TKP.This surgical procedure has several advantages like one size fits all,low costs,and easy access to the material.

Effectiveness and postoperative rehabilitation of one-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery for severe thoracolumbar fractures with spinal cord injury

BACKGROUND Thoracolumbar fractures are generally combined with spinal cord injury to varying degrees,which may cause deterioration of the patients’condition and increase the difficulty of clinical treatment.At present,anterior or combined anterior-posterior surgery is preferred for severe thoracolumbar fractures.AIM To investigate the effectiveness and postoperative rehabilitation of one-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery for severe thoracolumbar fractures with spinal cord injury.METHODS One-hundred-and-twenty patients who received surgery for severe thoracolumbar fractures with spinal cord injury at our hospital from February 2018 to February 2020 were randomly enrolled.They were randomly divided into group 1(one-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery,n=60)and group 2(onestage anterior-approach surgery,n=60).Treatment efficacy was compared between the two groups.RESULTS Blood loss was greater and the operation time was longer in group 1 than in group 2,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Incision length,intraoperative X-rays,and length of hospital stay were not significantly different between the two groups(P>0.05).Preoperative function of the affected vertebrae was not significantly different between the two groups(P>0.05).In each group,the patients showed significant improvement after surgery.The anterior vertebral height ratio and the posterior vertebral height ratio in group 1 after surgery were significantly higher than those in group 2.The Cobb angle after surgery was significantly lower in group 1 than in group 2(P<0.05).The canal-occupying ratio of the affected vertebrae was not significantly different between the two groups(P>0.05).Before surgery,there was no significant difference in the quality of life scores between the two groups(P>0.05).The above indicators were significantly improved after surgery compared with before surgery in each group.In addition,these indicators were markedly better in group 1 than in group 2 after surgery(P<0.05 for each).CONCLUSION One-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery effectively improves the function of the affected vertebrae and the life quality of patients with severe thoracolumbar fractures and spinal cord injury.This surgical approach is worthy of popularization in clinical use.

Comment on visual impact of sub-Tenon anesthesia during combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy surgery

Dear Editor,We read with interest the article by Chen etaitlj on the visual impact of sub-Tenon anesthesia during combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy surgery. The authors reported that 93.3% of patients in the study experienced loss of perception of light at least during one of the surgical steps after the contralateral eye was covered intraoperatively. Most of the patients （81%） reported losing light perception between 6min and 30min from the commencement of the surgery.

Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of combined surgery in the management of eyes with coexisting cataract and open angle glaucoma

AIM： To conduct a systematic review and quantitative Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of combined surgery for the eyes with coexisting cataract and open angle glaucoma.METHODS： We performed a systematic search of the related literature in the Cochrane Library, PubM ed, EMBASE, Web of Science databases, CNKI, CBM and Wan Fang databases, with no limitations on language or publication date. The primary efficacy estimate was identified by weighted mean difference of the percentage of intraocular pressure reduction（IOPR%） from baseline to end-point, the percentage of number of glaucoma medications reduction from pre-to post-operation, and the secondary efficacy evaluations were performed by odds ratio（OR） and 95% confidence interval（CI） for complete and qualified success rate. Besides, ORs were applied to assess the tolerability of adverse incidents. Meta-analyses of fixed or random effect models were performed using Rev Man software 5.2 to gather the consequences. Heterogeneity was evaluated by Chi^2 test and the I^2 measure.RESULTS： Ten studies enrolling 3108 patients were included. The combined consequences indicated that both glaucoma and combined cataract and glaucoma surgery significantly decreased IOP. For deep sclerectomy vs deep sclerectomy plus phacoemulsification and canaloplasty vs phaco-canaloplasty, the differences in IOPR% were not all statistically significant while trabeculotomy was detected to gain a quantitatively greater IOPR% compared with trabeculotomy plus phacoemulsification. Furthermore, there was no statistical significance in the complete and qualified success rate, and the rates of adverse incidents for trabeculotomy vs trabeculotomy plus phacoemulsification.CONCLUSION： Compared with trabeculotomy plus phacoemulsification, trabeculectomy alone is more effective in lowering IOP and the number of glaucoma medications, while the two surgeries can not demonstrate statistical differences in the complete success rate, qualified success rate, or incidence of adverse incidents.

Axial length,vitreoretinal pathology,and anterior chamber depth can predict postoperative refractive outcomes in phacovitrectomy/silicone oil removal

AIM:To evaluate the postoperative refractive prediction error(PE)and determine the factors that af fect the refractive outcomes of combined pars plana vitrectomy(PPV)or silicone oil removal(SOR)with cataract surgery.METHODS:The study is a retrospective,case-series study.Totally 301 eyes of 301 patients undergoing combined PPV/SOR with cataract surgery were enrolled.Eligible individuals were separated into four groups according to their preoperative diagnoses:silicone oil-filled eyes after PPV(group 1),epiretinal membrane(group 2),macular hole(group 3),and primary retinal detachment(RD;group 4).The variables af fecting postoperative refractive outcomes were analyzed,including age,gender,preoperative best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA),axial length(AL),keratometry average,anterior chamber depth(ACD),intraocular tamponade,and vitreoretinal pathology.The outcome measurements include the mean refractive PE and the proportions of eyes with a PE within±0.50 diopter(D)and±1.00 D.RESULTS:For all patients,the mean PE was-0.04±1.17 D,and 50.17%of patients(eyes)had a PE within±0.50 D.There was a significant difference in refractive outcomes among the four groups(P=0.028),with RD(group 4)showing the least favorable refractive outcome.In multivariate regression analysis,only AL,vitreoretinal pathology,and ACD were strongly associated with PE(all P<0.01).Univariate analysis revealed that longer eyes(AL>26 mm)and a deeper ACD were correlated with hyperopic PE,and shorter eyes(AL<26 mm)and a shallower ACD were correlated with myopic PE.CONCLUSION:RD patients have the least favorable refractive outcome.AL,vitreoretinal pathology,and ACD are strongly associated with PE in the combined surgery.These three factors affect refractive outcomes and thus can be used to predict a better postoperative refractive outcome in clinical practice.

Combined phacoemulsification and goniosynechialysis with or without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation in the treatment of PACG with cataract

AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of combined phacoemulsification and goniosynechialysis with or without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation(PGE group and PG group)for the treatment of patients with coexisting primary angle-closure glaucoma(PACG)and cataracts.METHODS:The clinical data of patients with PACG and cataract were retrospectively reviewed.There was a total of 88 eyes in the study and were divided into two groups,42 eyes in PGE group and 46 eyes in PG group.Surgery success cumulative survival,preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure(IOP),number of IOPlowering medications,best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)in the two groups were observed for more than 12 mo and compared within each group and between two groups.RESULTS:The mean IOP in PGE group declined from24.9 mm Hg preoperatively to 14.1 mm Hg at the first month after operation(P<0.001)and at the last visit 16.2 mm Hg(P<0.001).Meanwhile PG group also showed significant decrease,from 24.1 mm Hg preoperatively to 13.0 mm Hg at Imo after operation(P<0.001)and 15.3 mm Hg at the last visit(P=0.004).The mean medications reliance reduced in both groups,in PGE group was reduced from 1.62 preoperatively to 0.13 at the last visit(P<0.001),in PG group from 0.87 to 0.10(P<0.001).At the last visit,BCVA increased from 0.21 to 0.60 in PGE group(P<0.001)and from 0.24 to 0.67 in PG group(P<0.001).The success rate of PGE group at 1 mo was95.2%,then decreased to 70.7%at the last visit,whereas in PG group,the success rate at 1 mo was 100%,at the last visit was 73.4%.CONCLUSION:PGE shows promise for PACG patients with cataracts to reduce IOP,lighten the medication burden and improve visual acuity,and PG still has its value in specific patients.

The efficacy and safety of one-stage endoscopy combined with intrarenal surgery(mini-nephrostomy tract)in the prone split-leg position for complex renal calculi

Background:The goal of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery(ECIRS)performed in the prone split-leg position for the treatment of complex renal stones.Materials and methods:A mature ECIRS protocol was designed.Retrospective analysis was conducted of medical records between January 2020 and December 2021 of patients with complex renal stones at one center who underwent ECIRS by 2 skilled surgeons using retrograde flexible ureteroscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the prone split-leg position.Results:A total of 44 patients were included in this study.Mean stone size was 26.1±12.7 mm,and the number of calyces involved was 4.36±2.09.Mean operative time was 71.1±21.8 minutes.Postoperative decline in hemoglobin was 15.8±9.8 g/L.Seventy-five percent of patients achieved stone-free status.The mean number of residual stones was 2.8±2.3,and the mean residual stone size was 10.30±4.76 mm.Six patients(13.6%)developed postoperative complications,including 4 with fever during the first 2 days postoperatively and 2 patients with transient postoperative pain.No patients developed severe complications.Conclusions:Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in the prone split-leg position can be performed safely by experienced surgeons using retrograde flexible ureteroscopy in conjunction with mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy as a successful technique for the treatment of complex renal stones.

Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery for the Treatment of Postpercutaneous Nephrolithotomy Residual Stones

Endourological treatment modalities for kidney stones include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy （ESWL）, flexible ureteroscopy （fURS）, percutaneous nephrolithotomy （PCNL）, and laparoscopy.PCNL is currently the recommended treatment for patients with complex renal stones. However, for complex renal stones, the residual stone after PCNL is very common, and the treatment is a sticky business.

Vitreoretinal surgery combined with C-arm fluoroscopic-guided removal of intraorbital foreign body following ocular perforating injury

Perforating ocular trauma with retained intraorbital foreign body （IOrFB） is a severe injury with a poor prognosis. The injury involves the posterior segment of the eye, and foreign bodies are mostly lodged posterior to the globe. Vitreoretinal surgery and IOrFB removal are always performed separately in patients with ocular perforating injury and IOrFBs. Obviously, separate procedures increase the cost and patient discomfort, lntraoperative fluoroscopy,

Placement of dual capsular tension rings for the combined management of traumatic cyclodialysis cleft and zonular dialysis

Background:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of placing dual capsular tension rings for the combined management of traumatic cyclodialysis cleft and zonular dialysis.Methods:A modified capsular tension ring was inserted into the ciliary sulcus and a capsular tension ring or modified capsular tension ring was inserted into the capsular bag in 20 eyes in 20 consecutive patients showing signs of ocular hypotony and ectopia lentis.Outcome measures included intraocular pressure,best-corrected visual acuity,and postoperative complications.Results:Dual capsular tension ring placement was performed in 20 patients with a mean age of 48.7 years.The cyclodialysis cleft extended over 2.9 clock hours(range 0.5-6.5).The modified capsular tension ring was successfully inserted into the ciliary sulcus and a capsular tension ring or modified capsular tension ring in the capsular bag in all eyes.At the last follow-up,the cyclodialysis cleft was closed in 16/20(80.0%)eyes.The intraocular lens was stable in all patients postoperatively.Best-corrected visual acuity,in terms of the logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution,improved from 1.3±0.8 before surgery to 0.4±0.3 after surgery(P<0.001).Intraocular pressure increased significantly from 10.6±3.2 mmHg before surgery to 13.0±4.8 mmHg after surgery(P=0.040).Postoperative complications included a painful reversible intraocular pressure spike in four patients(20.0%).Logistic regression revealed no significant factors associated with successful cleft closure and a stable final intraocular pressure of≥10 mmHg.Conclusions:The placement of two capsular tension rings into the ciliary sulcus and the capsular bag is a safe,successful procedure combined for repairing a traumatic cyclodialysis cleft and managing zonular dialysis.

Placement of dual capsular tension rings for the combined management of traumatic cyclodialysis cleft and zonular dialysis

Background:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of placing dual capsular tension rings for the combined management of traumatic cyclodialysis cleft and zonular dialysis.Methods:A modified capsular tension ring was inserted into the ciliary sulcus and a capsular tension ring or modified capsular tension ring was inserted into the capsular bag in 20 eyes in 20 consecutive patients showing signs of ocular hypotony and ectopia lentis.Outcome measures included intraocular pressure,best-corrected visual acuity,and postoperative complications.Results:Dual capsular tension ring placement was performed in 20 patients with a mean age of 48.7 years.The cyclodialysis cleft extended over 2.9 clock hours(range 0.5-6.5).The modified capsular tension ring was successfully inserted into the ciliary sulcus and a capsular tension ring or modified capsular tension ring in the capsular bag in all eyes.At the last follow-up,the cyclodialysis cleft was closed in 16/20(80.0%)eyes.The intraocular lens was stable in all patients postoperatively.Best-corrected visual acuity,in terms of the logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution,improved from 1.3±0.8 before surgery to 0.4±0.3 after surgery(P<0.001).Intraocular pressure increased significantly from 10.6±3.2 mmHg before surgery to 13.0±4.8 mmHg after surgery(P=0.040).Postoperative complications included a painful reversible intraocular pressure spike in four patients(20.0%).Logistic regression revealed no significant factors associated with successful cleft closure and a stable final intraocular pressure of≥10 mmHg.Conclusions:The placement of two capsular tension rings into the ciliary sulcus and the capsular bag is a safe,successful procedure combined for repairing a traumatic cyclodialysis cleft and managing zonular dialysis.

Combined grafts and flaps in urethral stricture repair

Although urethral strictures have been known since antiquity,the surgical management of urethral strictures has undergone a great(re)evolution over the last six decades,both in the perception of the disease and in the surgical repair techniques,always presenting itself as a challenge for the surgeon and patient.Reconstruction of urethral stricture disease involving a combination of grafts and flaps consists of a group of complex procedures with specific clinical indications.The knowledge of these procedures by reconstructive urologists is both necessary and relevant.A thorough understanding of the anatomy,including blood supply,is a crucial proviso for the correct evaluation and successful management of urethral stricture disease.We discuss the main techniques and indications in combined graft and flap urethroplasties.