1.Clinical Application of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System for Endometrial Carcinoma
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2016;16(10):936-938,949
[Summary] Endometrial carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors in female reproductive system .The treatment is given priority to with surgery .As a kind of minimally invasive surgery , the da Vinci robot surgical technique has become more and more mature in the past ten years and played an increasingly important role in gynecological oncology .As compared with the traditional laparoscopic surgery , the main advantages of the da Vinci robotic surgery system are as follows: improved three-dimensional surgical field, improved operation dexterity by mechanical wrist , and improved accuracy of operation by tremor filtering system .These innovations can help gynecological oncologists complete difficult surgery , especially for patients diagnosed of endometrial cancer with severe obesity.This article summarized the application of the da Vinci robotic surgery system in the treatment of endometrial carcinoma and compared it with the open surgery and traditional laparoscopic surgery .The new robot surgery system , innovation, applicable people and the learning curve were also involved .
2.Clinical Analysis of 12 Cases of Intrauterine Re-adhesions Treated with Transcervical Resection of Adhesion
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2016;16(10):911-912,916
Objective To study the clinical characteristics of intrauterine re-adhesions treated by transcervical resection of adhesion (TCRA). Methods Between January 2012 and January 2015, 12 patients with intrauterine re-adhesions after TCRA in other hospitals had fertility requirements , including 10 cases of severe intrauterine adhesions and 2 cases of moderate intrauterine adhesions .In our hospital , the 12 patients underwent laparoscopic exploration and TCRA .After operation the patients were treated with artificial cycle therapy for 3 months and then underwent hysteroscopic examination . Results In the operation, the remaining of 50%endometrium was found in 1 case, the remaining of 30%endometrium was found in 1 case, and the remaining of 20%endometrium in 9 cases.Only petechial and patchy residual endometrial islands were found in 1 case.Uterine dysplasia was found in 3 cases.Re-examinations of hysteroscopy 3 months after surgery showed 4 cases of uterine cavity normal recovery , 6 cases of moderate intrauterine adhesions, and 2 cases of mild intrauterine adhesions .Follow-up for 18-42 months (mean, 28.5 months) in the 12 cases showed 2 cases of term pregnancy and 1 case of spontaneous abortion .The other 9 patients had no pregnancy , 3 of which withdrew the treatment and 6 of which underwent further treatment . Conclusions Patients with intrauterine re-adhesions usually have seriously damaged endometrium and poor recovery .We suggest that TCRA should be completed by experienced professionals to reduce the residual endometrial destruction , so as to improve the treatment outcomes of intrauterine adhesions .
3.Effects of Drainage on Pelvic Lymphocyst After Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy Combined with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2016;16(12):1089-1091,1095
Objective To explore the influence of no drainage on pelvic lymphocyst following laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy . Methods A total of 105 patients with cervical cancer undergoing laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in this hospital from January 2012 to February 2016 were divided into either non-drainage group (50 cases) or drainage group (55 cases) according to whether the pelvic drainage tube was placed after surgery .Comparative analyses on the incidence of postoperative complications such as pelvic lymphocyst were made between the two groups . Results No significant difference in lymphocyst rate was found between the two groups [27.3%(15/55) vs.24.0%(12/50), χ2 =0.147, P=0.702].The incidence of pelvic infection was lower in the non-drainage group (2.0%, 1/50) than that in the drainage group (14.5%, 8/55), but the difference was not statistically significant (χ2 =3.781, P=0.052).Other postoperative complications including urinary retention , urinary fistula, and deep venous thrombosis of lower limb had no statistical differences between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Drainage after radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for cervical cancer does not make a difference to the incidence of lymphocyst .Non-drainaging doesn ’ t increase the risk of infection .
4.Dual Interventional Therapy for Malignant Obstructive Jaundice
Jian WANG ; Ziwen SUN ; Hongxin NIU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2016;16(12):1143-1145,1154
[Summary] Malignant obstructive jaundice is the bile obstruction caused by the invasion of cholangiocarcinoma , pancreatic cancer or ampulla cancer .Due to lack of effective treatment , the prognosis is poor .In recent years , with the rapid development of medical technology and imaging technology , dual interventional treatment technology , such as percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage ( PTCD) or biliary stenting combined with radioactive seed implantation , ablation catheter lumen combined with biliary stent implantation , is applied in the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice .This article is the summary of the clinical application of PTCD combined with radioactive seed implantation , biliary stent combined with radioactive seed implantation and intraluminal catheter radiofrequency ablation combined with biliary stent implantation technique .
5.A Comparative Study Between Laryngeal Microsurgery and Traditional Operation in the Treatment of Reinke’ s Edema of Vocal Cords
Jianqiang HUANG ; Yuming HONG ; Xiaowei SHI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2016;16(12):1096-1099,1112
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of the self-retaining laryngeal microsurgical operation in the treatment of Reinke ’ s edema of vocal cords . Methods There were 24 cases of Reinke ’ s edema who were treated with self-retaining laryngoscope mucosal stripping surgery of vocal cords from January 2004 to December 2009 ( traditional group ) , while another group of 32 cases of Reinke ’ s edema were treated with self-retaining laryngoscopic microsurgery lateral submucosal incision micro-flap operation of vocal cords from January 2010 to December 2015 ( laryngeal microsurgery group ) .The two groups were executed with electronic laryngoscopy and subjective voice evaluation GRBAS ( The Speech and Language Institute of Japanese in 1979, G: Grade, R:Roughness, B:Breathness, A:Asthenia, S:Strain) in pre-operation and post-operation (1 week, 3 weeks, 8 weeks).The wound healing time of vocal cords , hoarseness improved time and voice improvement were retrospectively compared between the two groups . Results The patients in laryngeal microsurgery group had earlier voice hoarse improvement and more rapid mucosal epithelial of vocal cords recovery time in post-operation as compared with the patients in the traditional group [voice improving time, (7.3 ±1.9) d vs. (11.3 ±2.7) d, t=-6.481, P=0.000;mucosal epithelial of vocal cords recovery time , (12.2 ±3.1) d vs.(20.1 ±3.4) d, t=-9.062, P=0.000].The results of pre-operative voice evaluation with GRBAS showed no significant differences between the two groups, but the results of post-operative evaluation of each session (1 week, 3 weeks, 8 weeks) showed that the main data were statistically different.The GRBAS score of laryngeal microsurgery group was lower than that of traditional group in post -operation, especially after 8 weeks (8 weeks after post-operation, G:1.0 ±0.8 vs.1.6 ±0.2, t=-3.584, P=0.000; R:1.0 ±0.9 vs. 1.5 ±0.4, t=-2.536, P=0.014;B:1.0 ±0.6 vs.1.4 ±0.5, t=-2.647, P=0.011).In laryngeal microsurgery group, 24 cases were cured , 5 cases were effective and 3 cases were invalid , contrasting in the traditional group with 11 cases of cured , 7 cases of effective and 6 cases of invalid respectively, with a significant difference (Z=-2.239, P=0.025).No significant difference in effective rate between the two groups [90.6%(29/32) vs.75.0%(18/24),χ2 =1.459, P=0.227]. Conclusion The clinical efficacy of self-retaining laryngoscope microsurgery in the treatment of Reinke ’ s edema of vocal cords is faster and better comparing traditional operation , with a more significant pronunciation quality improvement .
6.Effects of Compound Lidocaine Cream on Postoperative Pain After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Lulu ZHANG ; Xiaohai WANG ; Qichang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2017;17(3):249-251,272
Objective To explore the effects of compound lidocaine cream applied to postoperative wound and nasal packing on postoperative sinus pain after endoscopic sinus surgery . Methods From April 2015 to June 2016, 100 cases of endoscopic sinus surgery were carried out in our hospital under general anesthesia .The patients were randomly divided into two groups , with 50 cases in each group .The group A was given compound lidocaine cream 4 g on the nasal surgery wound and medical inflation sponge for intranasal packing;the group B was given saline 4 g on the nasal surgery wound and medical inflation sponge for intranasal packing . The heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured at the time of extubation (T0), 1 h after extubation (T1), 4 h after extubation (T2), 10 h after extubation (T3), and 12 h after extubation (T4), respectively.The visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain after extubation was recorded . Results The HR, SBP and DBP at T0, T1, T2 and T3 in the group A were significantly lower than those in the group B (P<0.05).The HR and SBP were not significantly different at T4 between the two groups (P>0.05), while the DBP was significantly lower in the group A than that in the group B (t=-2.562, P=0.012).The VAS scores were significantly lower in the group A than those in the group B at T 0, T1, T2 and T3 (P=0.000).No statistical difference was seen in VAS scores at T4 between the two groups (t=-1.199, P=0.233). Conclusions Application of compound lidocaine cream on nasal endoscopic wound and intranasal packing can effectively relieve the pain after endoscopic sinus surgery .The method has good analgesic effects and is worthy of popularization and application .
7.Sinus Tarsi Approach Internal Fixation in the Treatment of Sanders Type Ⅱ and Ⅲ Calcaneum Fracture
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2017;17(3):242-244,248
Objective To explore the efficacy of internal fixation in the treatment of intra-articular calcaneum fractures via the sinus tarsi approach . Methods A retrospective study was made on 55 feet with intra-articular calcaneum fractures in 51 patients treated with open reduction and intemal fixation via sinus tarsi approach from January 2010 to June 2015.According to the Sanders classification, there were 15 feet of type Ⅱfractures and 40 feet of type Ⅲfractures. Results All the patients were followed up for a mean period of 15.7 months (range, 6-33 months).The fractures were completely healed .According to the Maryland Foot Scores , the operative effect was excellent in 43 feet, good in 7 feet, fair in 4 feet, and poor in 1 foot.The excellent and good rate was 90.9%(50/55).The postoperative width of the calcaneum , B?hler angle, and Gissane angle were significantly improved than before operation (P=0.000). Conclusion Open reduction and internal fixation via sinus tarsi approach is a simple and effective method for minimally invasive treatment of Sanders type Ⅱand Ⅲintra-articular calcaneum fractures .
8.Application of Laparoscopy for Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2017;17(4):371-372,375
Objective To explore the feasibility and the clinical effect of laparoscopic treatment of incomplete small intestinal obstruction.Methods Eighty-five patients with intestinal obstruction from January 2011 to January 2016 were analyzed retrospectively.Five cases caused by adhesion band were released by laparoscopic cut of the adhesion band.Seventy-five cases were caused by adhesion between intestine, abdominal wall, and pelvic cavity were given laparoscopic adhesion and angle separation.Laparoscopic exploration found appendicitis in 3 cases and a laparoscopic appendectomy was carried out.Two cases were given laparoscopic removal of foreign body inside the intestine.For patients with obvious abdominal distention, an indwelling ileus tube was placed in the intestine before the operation.Results All the laparoscopic surgeries were successfully performed except 2 patients required an additional small incision to perform partial enterectomy and intestinal anastomosis due to intensive local adhesion.No complications happened.Postoperative follow-ups for 3-60 months (mean, 35 months) found no recurrence.ConclusionsLaparoscopic treatment of small intestinal obstruction is feasible and minimally invasive, having advantages of small incision, rapid recovery and short hospitalization.It avoids the trauma caused by open operation.
9.Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphocele After Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2017;17(4):364-367,370
Gynecological malignant tumors, including cervical tumors, endometrial tumors and ovarian tumors, can be treated by laparoscopy.Lymphocele is one of the common postoperative complications after pelvic lymphadenectomy.However, lymphocele is not fatal, and the clinical symptoms were associated with the lymphocele size.Hence, we reviewed advances in diagnosis and treatment of lymphocele after laparoscopic lymphadenectomy.
10.Research Progress of Fast Track Surgery in Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2017;17(5):471-474
Fast track surgery(FTS) can reduce the patients' surgery stress response, maintain the physiological state of the patients, decrease the risk of postoperative complications and then accelerate recovery after surgery.At present, the FTS protocol in laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer is still in a preliminary stage, and its safety and validity remains to be verified.This systemic and comprehensive review focused on the concept of rapid rehabilitation surgery, the program of perioperative treatment, the economic benefit and its future outlook.