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Objective To evaluate the feasibility of hand-assisted laparoscopic colorectal resection. Methods Clinical data of 21 cases of hand-assisted laparoscopic colorectal resection in this hospital from October 2003 to August 2004 were retrospectively reviewed. Results The hand-assisted laparoscopic resection was accomplished in 20 cases. The mean operation time was 144 min, the mean blood loss was 120 ml, the mean number of dissected lymph nodes was 8.5, and the mean time to intestinal function recovery, 69 h. Postoperative abdominal bleeding was found in 1 case, which was cured with conservative therapy. A conversion to open surgery was needed in 1 case. Conclusions Hand-assisted laparoscopic colorectal resection safe, feasible, and radical, with advantages of fewer complications and simplicity of performance.
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Objective To explore the method and result of endoscopic thyroidectomy. Methods Thyroidectomy was performed endoscopically in 4 cases of thyroidoma. Results 4 patients underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy, whose operation time was 52,63,70,75 minutes respectively. An average blood loss during operation was 35ml and no complication occurred. They were discharged 4 days～5 days after operation. Conclusions The endoscopic thyroidectomy has the advantages of minimal invasion, less bleeding, less complication and quicker recovery.
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Objective To access the clinical value of interstitial brachytherpay in patients with advanced carcinoma. Methods 6 patients(1 case of hepatic cancer,3 cases of prostate cancer,2 cases of local recurrence of rectal cancer)received interstitial high dose rate(Ir-192)brachytherpay with afterloading technique(6.0 Gy/day in 4 days) Tubes were inserted with laparoscopic guidance to minimize the risk of tube misplacement. Results The size of the tumors was reduced and the local control rate was encouraging(6/6). one patient with local recurrence of rectal cancer aquired CR,the ofher five cases acquired PR. Conclusions Interstitial tube insertion with laparoscopic guidance to treat advanced carcinoma in afterloading technique is a simple,minimally invasive,safe and economical method,especially fit for elder patients who intolerate or disagree to operation.
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Objective To study the feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy with bipolar electrocoagulation. Methods Endoscopic partial thyroidectomy via precordial approach, mainly by using bipolar electrocoagulation and scissors, was accomplished in 21 patients with thyroid tumors with a diameter of 0.7～5.5 cm. Results The operation was accomplished endoscopically in 20 patients, whereas a conversion to open thyroidectomy was conducted in 1 patient. The mean incision length was 22 mm, the operation time was 69?47 min, and the blood loss was 55?41 ml. Postoperative analgesic treatment was required in 2 patients and no serious complications happened. Conclusions Endoscopic thyroidectomy with bipolar electrocoagulation is feasible in the absence of ultrasonic scalpel.