AIM:To compare the efficacy and visual results of the modified Blumenthal and Ruit techniques for manual small-incision cataract surgery(MSICS).· METHODS:This was a prospective,non-randomized comparison of 129 pa...AIM:To compare the efficacy and visual results of the modified Blumenthal and Ruit techniques for manual small-incision cataract surgery(MSICS).· METHODS:This was a prospective,non-randomized comparison of 129 patients with senile cataracts scheduled to undergo routine cataract surgery via either a superior scleral tunnel incision,i.e.,the Blumenthal technique(group 1,n = 64) or a temporal scleral tunnel incision,i.e.,the Ruit technique(group 2,n =65).MSICS and intraocular lens implantation were performed through an unsutured 6.5-to 7.0-mm scleral tunnel incision.Uncorrected and corrected visual acuity,intraoperative and postoperative complications,and surgically induced astigmatism calculated by simple subtraction were compared.Patients were examined at 1 day,1 week,1 month,and 3 months after surgery.· RESULTS:Both groups achieved good visual outcome with minor complications.Three months after surgery,the corrected visual acuity was 0.73 in the Blumenthal group and 0.69 in the Ruit group(P =0.29).The average(SD) postoperative astigmatism was 0.87(0.62) diopter(D) for the Blumenthal group and 0.86(0.62) D for the Ruit group.The mean(SD) surgically induced astigmatism was 0.55(0.45) D and 0.50(0.44) D for the Blumenthal and Ruit groups,respectively(P =0.52).Common complications were minimal hyphema and corneal edema.There was no statistically significant difference in the complication rate between the groups(P >0.05).· CONCLUSION:In MSICS,both the Blumenthal and Ruit techniques achieved good visual outcomes,with low complication rates.展开更多
Background: Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) leading to right ventricular (RV) wall dissection is an extremely rare and life-threatening complication of inferior myocardial infarction (MI) with posterior VSR. Its rare...Background: Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) leading to right ventricular (RV) wall dissection is an extremely rare and life-threatening complication of inferior myocardial infarction (MI) with posterior VSR. Its rare incidence and complex pathology make it difficult to select the appropriate surgical procedures to prevent fatalities. Case Presentation: A 68-year-old woman was transferred to our hospital because of a post-infarction VSR 12 days after symptom onset. Short-axis image obtained using transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a large posterior VSR. Moreover, the VSR was continuous, with a large echo-free space in the posterior wall of the right ventricle. Color echocardiography showed blood flowing into the echo-free space through the septal defect and blood flowing out into the RV lumen. Coronary angiography revealed complete occlusion of the second segment of the right coronary artery. Thus, dissection of the posterior wall of the right ventricle that continued into the RV lumen was considered to have been caused by the posterior VSR caused by an inferior MI. The patient underwent urgent surgery to repair the VSR using the sandwich double-patch technique by making a posterior RV incision that was repaired using a third patch. No additional procedure was required to block the flow from the cavity of the RV wall dissection into the RV lumen. Postoperative echocardiography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated that the VSR was closed securely and the RV wall dissection was almost completely thrombosed. Conclusion: In this case, a patient with a posterior VSR and RV wall dissection was successfully treated using the sandwich double-patch technique with a posterior RV incision. No additional procedure may be needed for RV wall dissection when a secure VSR repair is complete;however, close follow-up is essential to improve the long-term prognosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND This case-control study compared the short-term clinical efficacy of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery(NOSES) using a prolapsing technique and the conventional laparoscopic-assisted approach for l...BACKGROUND This case-control study compared the short-term clinical efficacy of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery(NOSES) using a prolapsing technique and the conventional laparoscopic-assisted approach for low rectal cancer.AIM To further explore the application value of the transanal placement of the anvil and to evaluate the short-term efficacy of NOSES for resecting specimens of low rectal cancer, as well as to provide a theoretical basis for its extensive clinical application.METHODS From June 2015 to June 2018, 108 consecutive laparoscopic-assisted low rectal cancer resections were performed at our center. Among them, 26 specimens were resected transanally using a prolapsing technique(NOSES), and 82 specimens were resected through a conventional abdominal wall small incision(LAP). A propensity score matching method was used to select 26 pairs of matched patients, and their perioperative data were analyzed.RESULTS The baseline data were comparable between the two matched groups. All 52 patients underwent the surgery successfully. The operative time, blood loss,number of harvested lymph nodes, postoperative complication rate,circumferential margin involvement, postoperative follow-up data, and postoperative anal function were not statistically significant. The NOSES group had shorter time to gastrointestinal function recovery(2.6 ± 1.0 d vs 3.4 ± 0.9 d, P= 0.006), shorter postoperative hospital stay(7.1 ± 1.7 d vs 8.3 ± 1.1 d, P = 0.003),lower pain score(day 1: 2.7 ± 1.8 vs 4.6 ± 1.9, day 3: 2.0 ± 1.1 vs 4.1 ± 1.2, day 5: 1.7± 0.9 vs 3.3 ± 1.0, P < 0.001), a lower rate of additional analgesic use(11.5% vs61.5%, P = 0.001), and a higher satisfaction rate in terms of the aesthetic appearance of the abdominal wall after surgery(100% vs 23.1%, P < 0.001).CONCLUSION NOSES for low rectal cancer can achieve satisfactory short-term efficacy and has advantages in reducing postoperative pain, shortening the length of postoperative hospital stay, and improving patients' satisfaction in terms of a more aesthetic appearance of the abdominal wall.展开更多
Background It is well accepted that the minimally invasive surgery （MIS） for total hip arthroplasty （THA） should combine with less or no muscle damage and is different from mini-incision technique and MIS should h...Background It is well accepted that the minimally invasive surgery （MIS） for total hip arthroplasty （THA） should combine with less or no muscle damage and is different from mini-incision technique and MIS should have better outcomes than mini-incision surgery. The aim of current analysis was to apply an explicitly defined sub-group analysis to confirm whether this hypothesis is true. Methods A computerized literature search was applied to find any data concerning MIS or mini-incision THAs. A multistage screening was then performed to identify randomized studies fulfilling the inclusive criteria for the analysis. The data were extracted, and sub-group analyses of MIS or mini-incision surgery for different kinds of outcomes were carried out. The P（sub） value for difference between MIS sub-group and mini-incision sub-group was also calculated. Results Eleven studies that fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included, with 472 cases in the study group （MIS or mini-incision） and 492 cases in the conventional group. The overall analysis showed the study group would achieve less surgical duration （P=0.037）, intraoperative blood （P 〈0.001） and incision length （P 〈0.001） than conventional group. The difference between sub-groups showed, the MIS would achieve shorter incision length （P（sub） 〈0.05） and bigger cup abduction angle （P（sub） 〈0.05）, and cause more blood loss （P （sub） 〈0.05） than mini-incision technique. Other indexes were comparable between the two sub-groups. Conclusions Though further high quality studies are still needed, the result of current analysis offered an initial conclusion that MIS THA failed to achieve a better clinical outcome than mini-incision technique. The exact definition of MIS still needs to be improved.展开更多
A 50-year-old woman with a maxillary giant cell tumor had primary hyperparathyroidism from a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. Computed tomography showed a mildly enhanced, oval soft tissue nodule (2.5 × 1.5 ×...A 50-year-old woman with a maxillary giant cell tumor had primary hyperparathyroidism from a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. Computed tomography showed a mildly enhanced, oval soft tissue nodule (2.5 × 1.5 × 1.7 cm) at the anterosuperior mediastinum. Mediastinal parathyroidectomy was performed with a 3-arm surgical robot. After surgery, the plasma parathyroid hormone level decreased markedly (before surgery, 70.5 pg/ml;after surgery, 5.5 pg/ml;normal reference range, 1.6 to 6.9 pg/ml). The 3-dimensional visualization, high-dexterity, and full range of motion of the robotic system provided an efficient and safe surgical procedure for the mediastinal tumor. The purpose of this case study is to show the feasibility and effectiveness of robot assisted dissection for mediastinal parathyroid gland and to demonstrate the giant cell tumor of the bone can regress after resection of parathyroid adenoma.展开更多
基金Supported by Research and Developmental Fund, Prapokklao Hospital (No.0011)
文摘AIM:To compare the efficacy and visual results of the modified Blumenthal and Ruit techniques for manual small-incision cataract surgery(MSICS).· METHODS:This was a prospective,non-randomized comparison of 129 patients with senile cataracts scheduled to undergo routine cataract surgery via either a superior scleral tunnel incision,i.e.,the Blumenthal technique(group 1,n = 64) or a temporal scleral tunnel incision,i.e.,the Ruit technique(group 2,n =65).MSICS and intraocular lens implantation were performed through an unsutured 6.5-to 7.0-mm scleral tunnel incision.Uncorrected and corrected visual acuity,intraoperative and postoperative complications,and surgically induced astigmatism calculated by simple subtraction were compared.Patients were examined at 1 day,1 week,1 month,and 3 months after surgery.· RESULTS:Both groups achieved good visual outcome with minor complications.Three months after surgery,the corrected visual acuity was 0.73 in the Blumenthal group and 0.69 in the Ruit group(P =0.29).The average(SD) postoperative astigmatism was 0.87(0.62) diopter(D) for the Blumenthal group and 0.86(0.62) D for the Ruit group.The mean(SD) surgically induced astigmatism was 0.55(0.45) D and 0.50(0.44) D for the Blumenthal and Ruit groups,respectively(P =0.52).Common complications were minimal hyphema and corneal edema.There was no statistically significant difference in the complication rate between the groups(P >0.05).· CONCLUSION:In MSICS,both the Blumenthal and Ruit techniques achieved good visual outcomes,with low complication rates.
文摘Background: Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) leading to right ventricular (RV) wall dissection is an extremely rare and life-threatening complication of inferior myocardial infarction (MI) with posterior VSR. Its rare incidence and complex pathology make it difficult to select the appropriate surgical procedures to prevent fatalities. Case Presentation: A 68-year-old woman was transferred to our hospital because of a post-infarction VSR 12 days after symptom onset. Short-axis image obtained using transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a large posterior VSR. Moreover, the VSR was continuous, with a large echo-free space in the posterior wall of the right ventricle. Color echocardiography showed blood flowing into the echo-free space through the septal defect and blood flowing out into the RV lumen. Coronary angiography revealed complete occlusion of the second segment of the right coronary artery. Thus, dissection of the posterior wall of the right ventricle that continued into the RV lumen was considered to have been caused by the posterior VSR caused by an inferior MI. The patient underwent urgent surgery to repair the VSR using the sandwich double-patch technique by making a posterior RV incision that was repaired using a third patch. No additional procedure was required to block the flow from the cavity of the RV wall dissection into the RV lumen. Postoperative echocardiography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated that the VSR was closed securely and the RV wall dissection was almost completely thrombosed. Conclusion: In this case, a patient with a posterior VSR and RV wall dissection was successfully treated using the sandwich double-patch technique with a posterior RV incision. No additional procedure may be needed for RV wall dissection when a secure VSR repair is complete;however, close follow-up is essential to improve the long-term prognosis.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81500430 and No.U1304802(to Lin XH)Basic and Frontier Technology Research Program of Henan Province,No.162300410101(to Hu JH)+1 种基金Wu Jieping Medical Foundation of Clinical Research Special Fund,No.320.2710.1836(to Hu JH)The Henan Science and Technology Planning Project,No.182102310544(to Lin XH)
文摘BACKGROUND This case-control study compared the short-term clinical efficacy of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery(NOSES) using a prolapsing technique and the conventional laparoscopic-assisted approach for low rectal cancer.AIM To further explore the application value of the transanal placement of the anvil and to evaluate the short-term efficacy of NOSES for resecting specimens of low rectal cancer, as well as to provide a theoretical basis for its extensive clinical application.METHODS From June 2015 to June 2018, 108 consecutive laparoscopic-assisted low rectal cancer resections were performed at our center. Among them, 26 specimens were resected transanally using a prolapsing technique(NOSES), and 82 specimens were resected through a conventional abdominal wall small incision(LAP). A propensity score matching method was used to select 26 pairs of matched patients, and their perioperative data were analyzed.RESULTS The baseline data were comparable between the two matched groups. All 52 patients underwent the surgery successfully. The operative time, blood loss,number of harvested lymph nodes, postoperative complication rate,circumferential margin involvement, postoperative follow-up data, and postoperative anal function were not statistically significant. The NOSES group had shorter time to gastrointestinal function recovery(2.6 ± 1.0 d vs 3.4 ± 0.9 d, P= 0.006), shorter postoperative hospital stay(7.1 ± 1.7 d vs 8.3 ± 1.1 d, P = 0.003),lower pain score(day 1: 2.7 ± 1.8 vs 4.6 ± 1.9, day 3: 2.0 ± 1.1 vs 4.1 ± 1.2, day 5: 1.7± 0.9 vs 3.3 ± 1.0, P < 0.001), a lower rate of additional analgesic use(11.5% vs61.5%, P = 0.001), and a higher satisfaction rate in terms of the aesthetic appearance of the abdominal wall after surgery(100% vs 23.1%, P < 0.001).CONCLUSION NOSES for low rectal cancer can achieve satisfactory short-term efficacy and has advantages in reducing postoperative pain, shortening the length of postoperative hospital stay, and improving patients' satisfaction in terms of a more aesthetic appearance of the abdominal wall.
文摘Background It is well accepted that the minimally invasive surgery （MIS） for total hip arthroplasty （THA） should combine with less or no muscle damage and is different from mini-incision technique and MIS should have better outcomes than mini-incision surgery. The aim of current analysis was to apply an explicitly defined sub-group analysis to confirm whether this hypothesis is true. Methods A computerized literature search was applied to find any data concerning MIS or mini-incision THAs. A multistage screening was then performed to identify randomized studies fulfilling the inclusive criteria for the analysis. The data were extracted, and sub-group analyses of MIS or mini-incision surgery for different kinds of outcomes were carried out. The P（sub） value for difference between MIS sub-group and mini-incision sub-group was also calculated. Results Eleven studies that fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included, with 472 cases in the study group （MIS or mini-incision） and 492 cases in the conventional group. The overall analysis showed the study group would achieve less surgical duration （P=0.037）, intraoperative blood （P 〈0.001） and incision length （P 〈0.001） than conventional group. The difference between sub-groups showed, the MIS would achieve shorter incision length （P（sub） 〈0.05） and bigger cup abduction angle （P（sub） 〈0.05）, and cause more blood loss （P （sub） 〈0.05） than mini-incision technique. Other indexes were comparable between the two sub-groups. Conclusions Though further high quality studies are still needed, the result of current analysis offered an initial conclusion that MIS THA failed to achieve a better clinical outcome than mini-incision technique. The exact definition of MIS still needs to be improved.
文摘A 50-year-old woman with a maxillary giant cell tumor had primary hyperparathyroidism from a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. Computed tomography showed a mildly enhanced, oval soft tissue nodule (2.5 × 1.5 × 1.7 cm) at the anterosuperior mediastinum. Mediastinal parathyroidectomy was performed with a 3-arm surgical robot. After surgery, the plasma parathyroid hormone level decreased markedly (before surgery, 70.5 pg/ml;after surgery, 5.5 pg/ml;normal reference range, 1.6 to 6.9 pg/ml). The 3-dimensional visualization, high-dexterity, and full range of motion of the robotic system provided an efficient and safe surgical procedure for the mediastinal tumor. The purpose of this case study is to show the feasibility and effectiveness of robot assisted dissection for mediastinal parathyroid gland and to demonstrate the giant cell tumor of the bone can regress after resection of parathyroid adenoma.
