Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic liver cyst fenestration

VernacularTitle:经脐单孔腹腔镜肝囊肿开窗术
Author: Rong LIU ; Guodong ZHAO ; Minggen HU ; Dabin XU ; Ruihua XUE ; Caiguo OUYANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery,umbilical; Laparoscopy; Surgical procedures,minimally invasive; Liver cyst fenestration,laparoscopic
From: Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2010;09(4):292-294
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To determine the feasibility, safety and techniques of transumbilical single-port laparoscopic liver cyst fenestration. Methods From November 2009 to June 2010, four cases of transumbilical single-port laparoscopic liver cyst fenestration were completed through three adjacent 5 mm trocars around the umbilicus. Normal 5 mm laparoscopic instruments and a 5 mm 30° laparoscope were utilized, and the procedures were similar to conventional multi-port laparoscopic liver cyst fenestration. Results All operations were completed successfully, with no conversion to laparotomy or the multi-port laparoscopic procedure. The mean operation time was 38 minutes (25-70 minutes). All patients were discharged at postoperative days 1-3, and no complications or cyst recurrence occurred during hospitalization and follow-up. Conclusions Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic liver cyst fenestration is safe and feasible. It has the advantages of less pain, cosmetic incision and quick recovery, but is technique-demanding.