The value of laparoscope in the treatment of biliary leak after laparoscopic cholecystectomy / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To explore the value of laparoscope in the treatment of biliary leak after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods 16 cases of biliary leak after LC from August 1996 to May 2001 were reviewed retrospectively. Results 14 patients with biliary leak without bile duct injury were operated on under laparoscope. 2 patients with biliary leak and bile duct injury were converted to open operation. Conclusions Laparoscope can confirm reasons of biliary leak and shorten hospitalization time of patients with biliary leak without bile duct injury.

Changes of serum level of tumor necrosis factor and alpha fetoprotein in patients with primary hepatic cancer before and after radiofrequency ablation / 中国普通外科杂志

0.05). RFA showed a marked short term therapeutic effect for patients with PHC.Conclusions After RFA treatment of patients with PHC,the serum levels of TNF and AFP decreased,and this suggests an augmentation of organism immune function. The serum levels of TNF and AFP can assist in the assessment of the therapeutic effect and prognosis of primary hepatic carcinoma.