Colangiografía videolaparoscópica intraoperatoria y colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica en pacientes con sospecha de colédocolitiasis / Intraoperative Videolaparoscopic Cholangiography and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Suspected Choledocholithiasis

Introducción: La coledocolitiasis se ha convertido en un problema de salud para el cual existen disímiles opciones de tratamiento. Objetivo: Exponer los resultados obtenidos con la colangiografía videolaparoscópica intraoperatoria y la colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica en pacientes con sospecha de coledocolitiasis. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo en pacientes con sospecha de coledocolitiasis sometidos a colangiografía videolaparoscópica y la colangiopancreatografía endoscópica en el Hospital Militar Clínico Quirúrgico Docente de Camagüey Dr. Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja durante el período de enero de 2015 a diciembre de 2019. El universo lo conformaron los 117 pacientes sometidos a ambos procederes. Se controlaron las variables de sospecha de coledocolitiasis, grupos de edades, sexo, hallazgos imagenológicos, complicaciones e índice de sospecha de coledocolitiasis. Resultados: En la colangiografía videolaparoscópica intraoperatoria fue mayor la posibilidad diagnóstica y menor las complicaciones. El diagnóstico de coledocolitiasis fue mayor en los pacientes sometidos a colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica, aunque esta no permitió evaluar a pacientes con bajo riesgo. Los pacientes del sexo femenino fueron más frecuentes en ambos grupos y la sospecha de coledocolitiasis se observó en grupo de edades entre 31 y 45 años. Sin embargo, fue normal el hallazgo de las vías biliares en ambos procederes. Conclusiones: Ambos métodos son seguros y útiles en el estudio en pacientes con sospecha de coledocolitiasis, con mayor eficacia diagnóstica para la técnica videolaparoscópica y menos complicaciones. El hallazgo normal de la vía biliar fue el resultado que prevaleció en ambos procederes(AU)

Introduction: Choledocholithiasis has become a health problem for which there are dissimilar treatment options. Objective: To present the results obtained with intraoperative videolaparoscopic cholangiography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with suspected choledocholithiasis. Methods: A retrospective and descriptive study was conducted in patients with suspected choledocholithiasis and submitted to videolaparoscopic cholangiography and endoscopic cholangiopancreatography at Hospital Militar Clínico Quirúrgico Docente Dr. Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja, of Camagüey, during the period from January 2015 to December 2019. The study universe consisted of 117 patients submitted to both procedures. The variables of suspected choledocholithiasis, age groups, sex, imaging findings, complications and index of suspected choledocholithiasis were controlled. Results: Intraoperative videolaparoscopic cholangiography had a higher diagnostic possibility and lower complications. The diagnosis of choledocholithiasis was higher in patients submitted to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, although this did not allow the assessment of low-risk patients. Female patients were more frequent in both groups, while suspected choledocholithiasis was observed in patients between 31 and 45 years of age. However, the finding of a normal biliary tract was common to both procedures. Conclusions: Both methods are safe and useful in the study in patients with suspected choledocholithiasis, with greater diagnostic efficacy, as well as fewer complications, for the videolaparoscopic technique. The finding of a normal biliary tract was the prevailing result in both procedures(AU)

Anestesia intravenosa total para cirugía videolaparoscópica electiva en pacientes geriátricos / Total intravenous anesthesia for elective videolaparoscopic surgery in geriatric patients

Introducción: El surgimiento de fármacos anestésicos de corta duración estimularon a los anestesiólogos a plantearse un nuevo enfoque para la cirugía videolaparoscópica en el adulto mayor. Analgesia intensa, menor consumo de opioides, rápida recuperación de la conciencia y ventilación espontánea; extubación precoz, disminución de complicaciones y reducción de la estancia hospitalaria. Objetivo: Evaluar en los pacientes geriátricos programados para colecistectomía videolaparoscópica electiva, el efecto de la anestesia intravenosa total con la asociación ketamina/propofol en comparación con fentanil/propofol. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental en 40 pacientes con 60 años y más, estado físico II-III según la clasificación de ASA, en el Hospital Universitario "Faustino Pérez Hernández" de Matanzas, programados para cirugía videolaparoscópica electiva. Resultados: La edad promedio osciló entre 63 y 78 años, con una superioridad del sexo femenino y la raza blanca, la clasificación ASA II fue la más representativa en ambos grupos. Imperaron los antecedentes cardiovasculares, hubo ligera disminución de valores espirados de CO2 respecto a los basales, sin diferencias significativas. Hubo variación de la TAM indistintamente en ambos grupos. En el grupo 1 la frecuencia cardiaca posterior a la inducción disminuyó (70 ± 5 lat/min) y se mantuvieron valores inferiores a los basales durante los primeros 20 min, el tiempo medio de recuperación fue significativamente menor en el grupo 2. Conclusiones: La asociación ketamina/propofol proporciona resultados positivos finales.

Introduction: The emergence of short-acting anesthetic drugs stimulated the anesthesiologist to consider a new approach for videolaparoscopic surgery in the elderly. Intense analgesia, decreased opioid consumption, rapid recovery of consciousness, and spontaneous ventilation; early extubation, reduction of complications and reduction of hospital stay. Objective: To evaluate in geriatric patients scheduled for elective videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy the effects of total intravenous anesthesia with the combination of ketamine / propofol, comparing it with fentanyl / propofol. Materials and methods: a descriptive, prospective, longitudinal study was carried out in 40 patients aged 60 years and over, ASA II-III at the "Faustino Pérez Hernández" University Hospital in Matanzas in 2018, scheduled for elective videolaparoscopic surgery. Results: The average age ranged between 63 and 78 years, with a superiority of the female sex and the white race. The ASA II classification was the most representative in both groups. Cardiovascular antecedents prevailed, there was a slight decrease in expired CO2 values compared to baseline, without significant differences. There was variation of the TAM indistately in both groups. In group 1, the heart rate after induction decreased (70 ± 5 beats/min) and values lower than baseline were maintained during the first 20 min. The mean recovery time was significantly shorter in group 2. Conclusions: The association ketamine / propofol provides final positive results.

Comportamiento de presiones intrapulmonares con inversión de la relación inspiración espiración en colecistectomía laparoscópica / Behavior of intrapulmonary pressures with inversion of the inspiration-expiration ratio in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Resumen: Objetivo: Evaluar el comportamiento de las presiones intrapulmonares con la inversión del índice inspiración espiración durante la colecistectomía electiva videolaparoscópica. Material y métodos: Se realizó un ensayo clínico controlado fase tres acerca de tales presiones intrapulmonares, durante operaciones de colecistectomía laparoscópica, en el Hospital Universitario «Manuel Ascunce Domenech¼, en el período de septiembre del 2016 a febrero del 2020. El universo estuvo constituido por los pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, y una muestra de 106 de ellos, los cuales se dividieron en dos conjuntos de 53 personas cada uno, por método aleatorio simple. La fuente primaria de obtención de datos la constituyeron las historias clínicas y el resultado de una encuesta. Los datos se recogieron en un modelo diseñado en correspondencia con la bibliografía. Resultados: Se presentó aumentos de la presión inspiratoria pico y presión meseta luego del neumoperitoneo, con descenso de ambas tras la transposición del índice I:E, además de hipertensión arterial, arritmias e hipotensión arterial, sin guardar relación con la aplicación del indicador I:E invertido. Conclusiones: La inversión de la inspiración espiración contribuyó a mejorar los efectos del neumoperitoneo sobre dichas presiones intrapulmonares, manteniendo una oxigenación adecuada y nulos efectos cardiovasculares.

Abstract: Objective: Evaluating the behavior of intrapulmonary pressures with the inversion of the inspiration expiration index, during elective videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy. Material and methods: A phase three controlled clinical trial was conducted on intrapulmonary pressures during laparoscopic cholecystectomies at the «Manuel Ascunce Domenech¼ University Hospital, from September 2016 to February 2020, the universe consisted of patients who met the inclusion criteria, from which a sample of 106 patients was selected, by a simple randomizing method. The primary source of data collection was the medical records and the result of a survey. These data were collected in a model designed in correspondence with the bibliography reviewed. Results: Measured by variation in peak inspiratory pressure and plateau pressure after pneumoperitoneum, with significant decrease of both after inversion of I:E index. More than half of the patients presented arterial hypertension, arrhythmias and arterial hypotension, without them being related to the application of the inverted I:E index. Conclusions: The inversion of inspiratory expiration contributed to improve the effects of pneumoperitoneum on intrapulmonary pressures, with adequate oxygenation and no cardiovascular effects.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by general surgery residents. Is it safe? How much does it cost? / Colecistectomia laparoscópica realizada por residentes de cirurgia geral. É seguro? Quanto custa?

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed by residents of the first and second-year of a general surgery residency program. We studied the primary total cost of treatment and complication rates as primary outcomes, comparing the groups operated by senior and resident surgeons. Methods: this was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed in a training hospital of large surgical volume in Brazil, in the period between June 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. The study population comprised patients who underwent elective cholecystectomy due to uncomplicated chronic calculous cholecystitis or to the presence of gallbladder polyps with surgical indication. We divided the cases into three groups, based on the graduation of the main surgeon at the time of the procedure: first-year residents (R1), second-year residents (R2), and trained general surgeons (GS). Results: during the study period, 1,052 laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed, of which 1,035 procedures met the inclusion criteria, with 78 (7.5%) patients operated on with the participation of first-year residents (R1), 500 (48.3%) patients with the participation of second-year residents (R2), and 457 (44.2%) with the participation of senior surgeons only. There was no difference in conversion rates, complications, and reporting of adverse events between groups. We observed a significant difference regarding hospitalization costs (p = 0.003), with a higher mean for the patients operated with the participation of R1, of US$ 2,671.13, versus US$ 2,414.60 and US$ 2,396.24 for the procedures performed by senior surgeons and R2, respectively. Conclusions: laparoscopic cholecystectomy with the participation of residents is safe, even in their first years of training. There is an additional cost of about 10% in the treatment of patient operated with the participation of first-year residents. There was no significant difference in the cost of the group operated by second-year residents.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a efetividade e segurança da realização de colecistectomias laparoscópicas por residentes do primeiro e segundo ano do programa de cirurgia geral. Foram estudados como desfechos primários o custo médio total de tratamento e os índices de complicações, comparando os grupos operados por cirurgiões seniores e residentes. Métodos: trata-se de estudo de coorte retrospectivo de pacientes submetidos a colecistectomias laparoscópicas realizadas em hospital escola de grande volume cirúrgico, no Brasil, no período entre 01 de junho de 2018 e 31 de maio de 2019. A população do estudo compreendeu pacientes que realizaram colecistectomias eletivas por colecistite calculosa crônica não complicada ou por presença de pólipos de vesícula biliar com indicação cirúrgica. Os casos foram divididos em 3 grupos, baseados na graduação do cirurgião principal no momento do procedimento: residentes do primeiro ano (R1), residentes do segundo ano (R2) e cirurgiões formados (CG). Resultados: no período do estudo, foram realizadas 1.052 colecistectomias videolaparoscópicas, sendo que, após aplicados os critérios de exclusão, foram incluídos no estudo 1.035 procedimentos, com 78 (7,5%) pacientes operados com a participação de residentes do primeiro ano (R1), 500 (48,3%) pacientes com a participação de residentes do segundo ano (R2) e 457 (44,2%) apenas com a participação somente de cirurgiões seniores. Não houve diferença nas taxas de conversão, de complicações e de notificações de eventos adversos entre os grupos. Foi evidenciada diferença com relação aos custos de internação (p= 0,003), sendo observado maior custo médio de internação para os pacientes operados com participação dos R1, com custo médio de US$ 2.671,13, versus US$ 2.414,60 e US$ 2.396,24 das operações realizadas pelos cirurgiões seniores e R2, respectivamente. Conclusões: é segura a realização de colecistectomia videolaparoscópica com a participação de residentes, mesmo em seus primeiros anos de formação. Existe custo adicional de cerca de 10% no tratamento de pacientes operados com a participação de residentes do primeiro ano. Não foi observada diferença significativa no custo do grupo operado por residentes do segundo ano.

Duodenopancreatectomia videolaparoscópica: experiência inicial / Videolaparoscopic duodenopancreatectomy: initial experience

Há diversidade de fatores que influenciam na redução dos índices de morbimortalidade pancreatoduodenectomia laparoscópica, dentre eles a curva de aprendizado, a casuística do cirurgião, e condições hospitalares. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a experiência inicial com os pacientes submetidos à abordagem laparoscópica da pancreatoduodenectomia. Foi estudo transversal, observacional, retrospectivo, baseado em análise de dados em prontuários e registros médicos de indivíduos submetidos à pancreatoduodenectomia laparoscópica. A casuística consistiu em 7 pacientes, todos submetidos à operação de Whipple sem preservação do piloro. Em conclusão, boa seleção no pré-operatório, curva de aprendizado adequada do cirurgião, alta experiência, habilidade em procedimentos laparoscópica e hospital de grande porte, indicam operação de poucos riscos.

There are a variety of factors that influence the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates in laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy, including the learning curve, the surgeon's casuistry, and hospital conditions. The objective was to analyze the initial experience with patients undergoing the laparoscopic approach to pancreatoduodenectomy. A cross-sectional, observational, retrospective study was done based on analysis of data from medical records of individuals undergoing laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy. The series consisted of 7 patients, all of whom underwent Whipple's operation without preserving the pylorus. In conclusion, adequate preoperative selection, adequate surgeon learning curve, high experience, skill in laparoscopic procedures and large hospital, indicate low-risk operation.

Cirugía videolaparoscópica pediátrica en la provincia de Matanzas / Pediatric videolaparoscopic surgery in the province of Matanzas

RESUMEN Las indicaciones de la cirugía de mínimo acceso en el niño han aumentado. Lo que ha traído consigo que aumente el espectro de las entidades resueltas por esta novedosa técnica. En marzo de 2017, se comenzaron a aplicar de manera sistemática estos procedimientos en el Hospital Docente Pediátrico "Eliseo Noel Caamaño", de Matanzas. Con este artículo se pretende describir los resultados de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva en Pediatría, durante su primer año en la mencionada provincia. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo prospectivo para presentar los resultados durante el primer año. Se operaron 77 pacientes. Predominó el sexo femenino, y el grupo etario de 15-19 años. Las intervenciones más realizadas fueron la apendicectomía, 50,6 % y la colecistectomía, 28 %. Se registró un 4 % de conversiones y un 4 % de complicaciones (AU).

ABSTRACT The indications of minimal access surgery in children have increased and the spectrum of the entities resolved with this new technique has enhanced. In March 2017, these procedures began to be used systematically at the Teaching Pediatric Hospital "Eliseo Noel Caamaño", of Matanzas. In this article, the authors pretend to describe the results of the minimally invasive surgery in Pediatrics during the first year in the before-mentioned province. A descriptive prospective study was conducted to present the achieved results. 77 patients underwent surgery. Female sex predominated and the age group of 15-19 years. The most common surgeries were appendectomy (50.6 %) and cholecistectomy (28 %). A 4 % of conversions and 4 % complications were recorded (AU).

Complicación tardía por clips y cálculo, en paciente colesistectomisada / Late complication due to a clip and gallstone in a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy

RESUMEN Se presentó un caso con complicación tardía de una colecistectomía video-laparoscópica, cuatro años después de una colecistectomía laparoscópica. Se procedió a realizar la colangiopancreatografia retrograda endoscópica mediante la técnica convencional, por un especialista en Gastroenterología. Se procedió a realizar pre-corte papilar y se logró extraer el clip con pinza de biopsia. Se produjo la expulsión espontánea de un litio oscuro de aproximadamente 1 cm de diámetro (AU).

ABSTRACT We presented a case with late complication of a video-laparoscopic cholecystectomy, occurring four years after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A specialist in Gastroenterology carried out an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using the conventional technique. A papillary pre-cut was done and the clip was extracted with biopsy clamp. A dark stone of around 1 cm of diameter was spontaneously passed (AU).

Coledocolitiasis insospechada en pacientes con litiasis vesicular / Unsuspected choledocholithiasis in patients with gallbladder stones

Antecedentes: actualmente un punto discutido de la colecistectomía laparoscópica (CL) es la realización sistemática de la colangiografía intraoperatoria (CIO); sin embargo, esta permite el diagnóstico de litiasis coledociana insospechada (LCI). Objetivo: establecer el porcentaje de CIO realizadas, el número de LCI diagnosticadas, describir qué terapéutica se utilizó para resolverlas y establecer si existe relación entre el tamaño de las litiasis diagnosticadas y su tratamiento transcístico. Resultados: de las 1077 CL electivas, la CIO pudo realizarse en el 89,14% de los pacientes. En 2014, el porcentaje de CIO fue el más alto de la serie (95,38%). Se encontraron 38 LCI. El tratamiento realizado incluyó el abordaje transcístico y la colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) intraoperatoria. La morbilidad global fue del 7,9 % sin mortalidad. Discusión: nuestro porcentaje de CIO se encuentra por debajo del enunciado en otras publicaciones, pero el porcentaje aumentó con los años. La incidencia de LCI en nuestro caso fue del 3,96%. En nuestro servicio primeramente se intenta la resolución transcística (tasa de éxito del 77,42% sin complicaciones). Otra opción es la CPRE intraoperatoria, que se utilizó en 4 casos con una eficacia del 100% sin complicaciones. Conclusión: el tratamiento de la LCI continúa siendo un reto para los cirujanos, debido sobre todo a la imprevisibilidad del cuadro; resulta un factor muy importante para la resolución transcística el tamaño de la litiasis encontrada (más o menos de 6 mm). Consideramos la CPRE intraoperatoria como una herramienta importante en la resolución de esta patología.

Background: currently a discussed point of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the systematic implementation of intraoperative cholangiography (IOC); however, it allows the diagnosis of unsuspected common bile duct stones (UBDS). Objective: to establish the percentage of IOC performed, the number of UBDS diagnosed, to describe what therapeutic was used to solve them and to establish if there is a relationship between the size of the diagnostic lithiasis and the transcystic treatment of the same. Results: of the 1077 elective LC, IOC could be performed in 89.14% of patients. In 2014 the percentage of IOC was the highest in the series (95.38%). 38 UBDS were found. The treatment included the transcritical approach and intraoperative ERCP. Overall morbidity was 7.9% without mortality. Discussion: our IOC percentage is below the utterance in other publications, but the percentage has increased over the years. The incidence of UBDS in our case was 3.96%. In our service we first try the transcritical resolution (success rate of 77.42% without complications). Another option is intraoperative ERCP that was used in 4 cases with 100% efficacy without complications. Conclusion: the treatment of the UBDS continues being a challenge for the surgeons, mainly due to the unpredictability of the picture; a very important factor for transcystic resolution is the size of the stone found (more or less than 6 mm). We consider intraoperative ERCP as an important tool in the resolution of this pathology.

Neoplasia sólida pseudopapilar del páncreas / Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas

Antecedentes: la neoplasia sólida pseudopapilar (NSSP) del páncreas es un raro tumor pancreático que se da comúnmente en mujeres jóvenes. Por lo general, son poco sintomáticos y el pronóstico es bueno ante cirugía resectiva. Objetivo: describir 6 casos tratados en 3 centros diferentes y hacer una revisión actualizada del tema. Material y métodos: análisis de historias clínicas, biopsias y protocolos quirúrgicos. Período enero de 2014 hasta abril de 2017. Resultados: encontramos 6 casos (5 mujeres y 1 hombre); el promedio de edad fue 39,7 años (rango 28 a 54 años). En 3 casos se trató de hallazgos incidentales. En todos los casos se utlizaron Ecografia y tomografia computarizada (TC) para el diagnóstico y en 2 casos se realizó resonancia magnética (RM). Todos los tumores se encontraron en el cuerpo o la cola del páncreas o en ambos. En 2 cirugías se realizó un abordaje videolaparoscópico; el tempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 91,17 minutos y el promedio de días de hospitalización fue de 5,5, con 3 pacientes que reingresaron por complicaciones durante el posoperatorio (un absceso y 2 fistulas pancreáticas). Conclusiones: se trata de tumores poco frecuentes; sin embargo, creemos que el avance en métodos por imágenes permitrá aumentar el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta patología por lo que su incidencia aumentará. Queremos destacar la importancia del abordaje videolaparoscópico para este tpo de patología, ya que en la mayoría de los casos resulta factible con buenos resultados. Estas cirugías deben realizarse en centros donde puedan manejarse sus complicaciones para evitar reintervenciones.

Background: Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasia (NSSP) pancreas is a rare pancreatic tumor commonly found in young women. They are usually not very symptomatic and the prognosis is good in resective surgery. Objective: to describe 6 cases from 3 diferent centers and to make an updated review of the topic. Materials and methods: analysis of clinical histories, biopsies and surgical protocols. Period from January 2014 to April 2017. Results: we found 6 cases, with 5 women and 1 male; the mean age was 39.7 years (range 28 to 54 years). In 3 cases we dealt with incidental findings. In all cases, echography and CAT were used for the diagnosis and in 2 cases, MRI was performed. All tumors were found in the body and / or tail of the pancreas. In 2 surgeries a videolaparoscopic approach was performed, the mean surgical tme was 91.17 minutes and the mean number of days of hospitalizaton was 5.5, with 3 patents reentered for postoperative complicatons (one abscess and two pancreatic fistulas). Conclusions: these tumors are rare; however we believe that the advances in imaging methods will increase the diagnosis and treatment of this pathology so that its incidence will increase. We want to emphasize the importance of the videolaparoscopic approach for this type of pathology since in most cases it is feasible with good results. These surgeries should be performed in a center where their complicatons can be managed to avoid reinterventons.

Inseminação em ovelhas por videolaparoscopia por meio de acesso único: relato de caso / Videolaparoscopic insemination in sheeps: case report

A inseminação artificial (IA) proporciona melhoramento genético, intensifica o manejo animal e possibilita a utilização de sêmen de reprodutores que se encontram em diferentes regiões do país, bem como de animais de alto valor zootécnico que já morreram ou de machos que possuem subfertilidade. Por peculiaridades anatômicas das ovelhas, a inseminação artificial intrauterina transcervical é dificultosa. Dessa forma, bons resultados na IA são alcançados quando há deposição do sêmen diretamente dentro do útero, realizada por meio de laparoscopia. Atualmente, diversas técnicas laparoscópicas são utilizadas para inseminação; os métodos rotineiramente empregados são realizados através de dois ou três portais de acesso. O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de verificar a viabilidade de uma nova técnica de inseminação videolaparoscópica intrauterina em ovelhas, com o uso de um acesso único, visando a um procedimento mais eficaz, mais rápido, com menor trauma tecidual e com menor contaminação bacteriana, a fim de minimizar o desconforto pós-operatório. A média do tempo cirúrgico foi de 5,92 minutos. Não foram encontradas dificuldades para realização dos procedimentos, e os animais recuperaram-se sem nenhuma complicação. A utilização de um único acesso mostrou-se eficaz, pois reduziu o tempo cirúrgico e não apresentou complicações.(AU)

Artificial Insemination (AI) provides genetic gain, enhances animal management and enables the use of semen from rams that are in different regions of the country, high-value livestock animals that have died or males who have subfertility. Because of anatomical peculiarities of sheep, transcervical intrauterine insemination is troublesome, thus good results in IA are achieved when there is deposition of semen directly into the uterus, performed by laparoscopy. Currently, various techniques are used for laparoscopic insemination, those routinely employed are conducted using two or three access portals. This study aims to verify the feasibility of a new laparoscopic intrauterine insemination in sheep using a single access, aiming at a more effective and faster procedure with less tissue trauma, minimizing post-operative discomfort and lower bacterial contamination. The mean operative time was 5,92 minutes, there were no difficulties in the procedures and the animals recovered without complications. The use of a single access was effective, reducing the time of the surgery and complications weren't observed.(AU)

Caracterización clínica de pacientes con urgencias quirúrgicas abdominales operados por cirugía videolaparoscópica / Clinical characterization of patients with abdominal surgical emergencies operated by videolaparoscopic surgery

Introducción: el abdomen agudo quirúrgico justifica el mayor porcentaje de intervenciones de urgencia a nivel mundial. El empleo de la cirugía videolaparoscópica en este tipo de afecciones es cada vez más frecuente. Objetivo: caracterizar a los pacientes operados de urgencia con esta modalidad. Métodos: estudio descriptivo y transversal de una serie constituida por 534 pacientes operados de urgencia con enfermedades abdominales agudas por cirugía videolaparoscópica en el Hospital Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany de Santiago de Cuba, desde el primero de enero de 2013 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2015. Las principales variables utilizadas fueron: diagnóstico operatorio, tiempo quirúrgico, tiempo de hospitalización, complicaciones, reintervención, causa de reintervención y estado al egreso. Se emplearon medidas de resumen como número, porcentaje y media aritmética. Resultados: las mujeres y los grupos etarios jóvenes fueron los porcentajes más representativos de la serie estudiada (55, 8 por ciento y 46, 6 por ciento respectivamente). La enfermedad más frecuente fue la apendicitis aguda) con 40,3 por ciento. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 34 minutos. Se egresó al 61,4 por ciento antes de las 24 horas y 1,8 por ciento de los pacientes presentaron complicaciones posoperatorias. Conclusiones: los porcentajes de complicaciones, corta estancia hospitalaria y baja letalidad, son similares a los referentes teóricos internacionales, indicando que la cirugía videolaparoscópica de urgencia es una alternativa útil en los pacientes con abdomen agudo quirúrgico(AU)

Introduction: Acute surgical abdomen justifies the highest percentage of emergency interventions worldwide. The use of videolaparoscopic surgery in these types of conditions is becoming more frequent. Objective: To characterize the emergency operated patients with this modality. Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional study of a series consisting of 534 patients operated on with acute abdominal diseases by videolaparoscopic surgery at the Hospital Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany from Santiago de Cuba, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. The main variables used were: operative diagnosis, surgical time, hospitalization time, complications, reoperation, cause of reoperation and state at discharge. Results: Women and younger age groups represented the most representative percentages of the series studied (55.8 percent and 46.6 percent respectively). The most frequent disease was acute appendicitis) with 40.3 percent. The average surgical time was 34.0 minutes. It was discharged the 61.4 percent before 24 hours and 1.8 percent of patients presented postoperative complications. Conclusions: The percentage of complications, short hospital stay and low lethality, are similar to the international theoretical references, indicating that emergency videolaparoscopic surgery is a useful alternative in patients with acute surgical abdomen(AU)

Ocorrência e fatores de risco de infecção de sítio cirúrgico em colecistectomia videolaparoscópica / Occurrence and risk factors of surgical site infection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A infecção de sítio cirúrgico (ISC) é uma complicação que pode acometer o paciente, acarretando incremento da mortalidade e morbidade, bem como aumento dos custos em saúde. A videocirurgia surgiu como opção menos invasiva de acesso à cavidade abdominal, reduzindo as taxas de ISC, mas nem mesmo a modernização gerada pela cirurgia minimamente invasiva conseguiu extinguir esse tipo de infecção. O presente estudo teve como objetivo geral analisar a ocorrência e os fatores de risco de infecção de sítio cirúrgico, em pacientes submetidos à colecistectomia videolaparoscópica. Trata-se de estudo descritivo exploratório conduzido em hospital de pequeno porte, localizado no sudoeste de Minas Gerais. A amostra foi composta por 118 pacientes. Para a coleta de dados, elaborou-se instrumento, o qual foi submetido à validação de face e conteúdo por estudiosos da área de conhecimento de enfermagem perioperatória. A coleta dos dados foi realizada no período de março a novembro de 2016 e, em três momentos, a saber: perioperatório, retorno ambulatorial e busca ativa fonada. Os dados foram coletados pelo pesquisador e um auxiliar de pesquisa devidamente treinados. A ocorrência de ISC foi de 5,9% (n=7), sendo todos os casos diagnosticados como infecção incisional superficial. As variáveis investigadas relacionadas ao paciente foram sexo, faixa etária, Índice de Massa Corporal, presença de doença crônica e classificação ASA. As variáveis estudadas relacionadas ao procedimento anestésico-cirúrgico foram tempo total de internação, porte cirúrgico, tempo de anestesia e tempo de cirurgia. Os resultados não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente entre as variáveis de interesse e a presença de ISC. Todos os casos de ISC foram diagnosticados, após a alta hospitalar, desses, seis pacientes (86%) tiveram o diagnóstico no retorno ambulatorial, e um paciente (14%) foi diagnosticado durante a busca ativa fonada. A condução do estudo oferece subsídios para a compreensão da problemática, no âmbito nacional. Além disso, gerou evidências para a reflexão dos profissionais de saúde em relação à subnotificação desse tipo de infecção em cirurgia minimamente invasiva, reforçando a necessidade de implantação de programa de vigilância pós-alta, nos serviços de saúde

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a complication that can affect the patient, leading to an increase in mortality and morbidity, as well as an increase in health costs. Video surgery emerged as a less invasive option for access to the abdominal cavity, reducing SSI rates; however, not even the improvement generated by minimally invasive surgery was enough to eliminate this type of infection. This study aimed to analyze the occurrence and risk factors of surgical site infection in patients submitted to laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is an exploratory-descriptive study conducted in a small hospital, located in the southwest of Minas Gerais. The sample consisted of 118 patients. An instrument was developed for data collection, which was submitted to face and content validation by experts in perioperative nursing. Data collection was performed from March to November 2016 and, in three stages: perioperative, outpatient return and active phone search. Data were collected by the researcher and a properly trained research assistant. The occurrence of SSI was 5.9% (n=7), being all cases diagnosed as superficial incisional infection. The studied variables related to the patient were gender, age, Body Mass Index, presence of chronic disease and ASA classification. The studied variables related to the anesthetic surgical procedure were total length of hospitalization, surgical procedure size, time of anesthesia and time of surgery. The results did not show statistically difference between the variables of interest and the presence of SSI. All cases of SSI were diagnosed after patient discharge, and among them, six patients (86%) were diagnosed during outpatient return, and one patient (14%) was diagnosed during the active phone search. This study offers subsidies for understanding the problem at national level. In addition, it generated evidence for the reflection of health professionals regarding the underreporting of this type of infection in minimally invasive surgery, reinforcing the need to implement a post-discharge surveillance program in health services

Ocorrência e fatores de risco de infecção de sítio cirúrgico em colecistectomia videolaparoscópica / Occurrence and risk factors of surgical site infection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A infecção de sítio cirúrgico (ISC) é uma complicação que pode acometer o paciente, acarretando incremento da mortalidade e morbidade, bem como aumento dos custos em saúde. A videocirurgia surgiu como opção menos invasiva de acesso à cavidade abdominal, reduzindo as taxas de ISC, mas nem mesmo a modernização gerada pela cirurgia minimamente invasiva conseguiu extinguir esse tipo de infecção. O presente estudo teve como objetivo geral analisar a ocorrência e os fatores de risco de infecção de sítio cirúrgico, em pacientes submetidos à colecistectomia videolaparoscópica. Trata-se de estudo descritivo exploratório conduzido em hospital de pequeno porte, localizado no sudoeste de Minas Gerais. A amostra foi composta por 118 pacientes. Para a coleta de dados, elaborou-se instrumento, o qual foi submetido à validação de face e conteúdo por estudiosos da área de conhecimento de enfermagem perioperatória. A coleta dos dados foi realizada no período de março a novembro de 2016 e, em três momentos, a saber: perioperatório, retorno ambulatorial e busca ativa fonada. Os dados foram coletados pelo pesquisador e um auxiliar de pesquisa devidamente treinados. A ocorrência de ISC foi de 5,9% (n=7), sendo todos os casos diagnosticados como infecção incisional superficial. As variáveis investigadas relacionadas ao paciente foram sexo, faixa etária, Índice de Massa Corporal, presença de doença crônica e classificação ASA. As variáveis estudadas relacionadas ao procedimento anestésico-cirúrgico foram tempo total de internação, porte cirúrgico, tempo de anestesia e tempo de cirurgia. Os resultados não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente entre as variáveis de interesse e a presença de ISC. Todos os casos de ISC foram diagnosticados, após a alta hospitalar, desses, seis pacientes (86%) tiveram o diagnóstico no retorno ambulatorial, e um paciente (14%) foi diagnosticado durante a busca ativa fonada. A condução do estudo oferece subsídios para a compreensão da problemática, no âmbito nacional. Além disso, gerou evidências para a reflexão dos profissionais de saúde em relação à subnotificação desse tipo de infecção em cirurgia minimamente invasiva, reforçando a necessidade de implantação de programa de vigilância pós-alta, nos serviços de saúde

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a complication that can affect the patient, leading to an increase in mortality and morbidity, as well as an increase in health costs. Video surgery emerged as a less invasive option for access to the abdominal cavity, reducing SSI rates; however, not even the improvement generated by minimally invasive surgery was enough to eliminate this type of infection. This study aimed to analyze the occurrence and risk factors of surgical site infection in patients submitted to laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is an exploratory-descriptive study conducted in a small hospital, located in the southwest of Minas Gerais. The sample consisted of 118 patients. An instrument was developed for data collection, which was submitted to face and content validation by experts in perioperative nursing. Data collection was performed from March to November 2016 and, in three stages: perioperative, outpatient return and active phone search. Data were collected by the researcher and a properly trained research assistant. The occurrence of SSI was 5.9% (n=7), being all cases diagnosed as superficial incisional infection. The studied variables related to the patient were gender, age, Body Mass Index, presence of chronic disease and ASA classification. The studied variables related to the anesthetic surgical procedure were total length of hospitalization, surgical procedure size, time of anesthesia and time of surgery. The results did not show statistically difference between the variables of interest and the presence of SSI. All cases of SSI were diagnosed after patient discharge, and among them, six patients (86%) were diagnosed during outpatient return, and one patient (14%) was diagnosed during the active phone search. This study offers subsidies for understanding the problem at national level. In addition, it generated evidence for the reflection of health professionals regarding the underreporting of this type of infection in minimally invasive surgery, reinforcing the need to implement a post-discharge surveillance program in health services

Comparación de resultados entre hernioplastia inguinal abierta con malla tipo liechtenstein y hernioplasta inguinal videolaparoscópica / Outcome Measures between Open Lichtenstein Technique and laparoscopic TAPP Repair of Inguinal Hernias

Introducción: la hernioplastía es uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos más comunes que realiza el cirujano alrededor del mundo. En nuestra institución se realizan la hernioplastía tipo Liechtenstein (abierto) y videolaparoscópica tipo TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal). El objetivo del estudio es comparar los resultados obtenidos utilizando ambos procedimientos. Diseño, lugar y participantes: estudio retrospectivo de 45 pacientes sometidos a uno de los dos procedimientos, durante junio-noviembre 2015, en el Hospital General Juan José Arévalo Bermejo, evaluando la prevalencia de inguinodinia crónica, hernia recidivante, complicaciones y tiempo de retorno a labores. Resultados: No se encontró diferencia, entre el grupo abierto comparado con el videolaparoscópico, en la prevalencia de inguinodinia crónica (21.4% vs 17.7%, p: 0.75), ni en el porcentaje de pacientes que consultó a la emergencia por dolor (8.5% vs 13%, p: 0.55), ni en complicaciones postoperatorias de infección, seroma, rechazo e hidrocele (19.1% vs 30.4%, p: 0.36). Las recidivas de hernia inguinal fueron más comunes en el grupo videolaparoscópico que en el abierto (17.3% vs 2.1%; p: 0.019). El tiempo promedio de retorno a labores fue de 29 días en ambos grupos (p: 1.0) Conclusión: En nuestra institución, ambos procedimientos tiene resultados comparables y probablemente, conforme aumente la experiencia de la hernioplastía videolaparoscópica, la incidencia de recidivas disminuya.

Background: Hernioplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures around the world. In our insttuton hernioplasty is performed with Lichtenstein technique (open) and laparoscopic TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal) repair. The aim of the study is to compare clinical outcomes between both procedures. Design, Setng, and Partcipants: In this retrospectve study, 45 patents were treated with one of the techniques for hernia repair, between June and November of 2015 at the General Hospital Juan José Arévalo Bermejo. The prevalence of chronic inguinodynia, inguinal hernia recurrence, complicatons and tme to return to normal actvites were compared. Results: There is no statstcal diference between open technique compared with laparoscopic repair, in the prevalence of chronic inguinodynia (21.4% vs 17.7%, p: 0.75), nor in the percentage of patents that were atended in the emergency room for pain (8.5% vs 13%, p: 0.55), nor in postoperatve infectons, seroma formaton, rejecton or hydrocele complicatons (p: 0.36). Inguinal hernia recurrence was more common in the laparoscopic group (17.3% vs 2.1%, p: 0.019). Mean tme to return to work was 29 days in both groups (p: 1.0). Conclusions: In our insttuton both procedures have comparable results and more experience is needed to decrease hernia recurrence.

Caracterización de pacientes con litiasis vesicular operados por mínimo acceso / Characterization of patients with vesicular lithiasis treated with minimal access surgery

Introducción: la litiasis vesicular es la enfermedad del tracto alimentario que más requiere de hospitalización. Objetivo: caracterizar a los pacientes operados por litiasis vesicular mediante cirugía de mínimo acceso. Método: se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y retrospectivo de 1 271 pacientes con litiasis vesicular operados por mínimo acceso en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico "Saturnino Lora Torres" de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero de 2011 hasta septiembre de 2014. Resultados: en la serie predominaron el sexo femenino (84,1 %), el grupo etario de 45-65 años (47,7 %), así como el coleperitoneo por lesión iatrogénica de la vía biliar como principal complicación y causa de reintervención más frecuente; asimismo, la presencia del plastrón vesicular crónico resultó ser el motivo de las conversiones a cirugía abierta (25,0 %) y solo falleció 0,2 % de los afectados. La estadía hospitalaria fue menor de 24 horas en 96,6 % del total de pacientes y 93,8 % de los integrantes del estudio fueron operados con un tiempo quirúrgico de 60 minutos o menos. Conclusiones: existió baja incidencia de complicaciones, conversiones y reintervenciones, sin tiempos quirúrgicos prolongados y una corta estadía hospitalaria.

Introduction: vesicular lithiasis is the disease of the alimentary tract mostly requiring hospitalization. Objective: to characterize the patients with vesicular lithiasis treated with minimal access surgery. Method: a descriptive and retrospective observational study of 1 271 patients with vesicular lithiasis treated with minimal access surgery at the General Surgery Service from "Saturnino Lora Torres" Teaching Provincial Clinical Surgical Hospital in Santiago de Cuba was carried out from January, 2011 to September, 2014. Results: the female sex (84.1%), the age group 45-65 years (47.7%), as well as the choleperitoneum as iatrogenic lesion of the biliary pathways as main complication and most frequent cause of reintervention prevailed in the series; also, the presence of the chronic vesicular abscess turned out to be the reason of change to open surgery (25.0%) and only 0.2% of the affected patients died. The hospital stay was shorter than 24 hours in 96.6% of the total of patients and 93.8% of the members of the study were operated with a surgical time of 60 minutes or less. Conclusions: there was low incidence of complications, conversions and reinterventions, without prolonged surgical times and a short hospital stay.

Observaciones críticas en torno a la apendicectomía videolaparoscópica / Critical observations regarding videolaparoscopic appendicectomy

La apendicitis aguda es la causa más común de abdomen agudo que requiere tratamiento quirúrgico inmediato. A pesar de que muchos pacientes han recibido los beneficios de la apendicectomía videolaparoscópica, existen controversias respecto a su empleo sistemático en esta enfermedad. A tales efectos se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en la que se exponen algunos elementos actualizados sobre esta técnica, la cual, dada su utilidad diagnóstica y terapéutica, va ocupando progresivamente su lugar como proceder de elección en cualquier fase en que se encuentre el proceso morboso. Todo ello justifica la necesidad de profundizar en los principales aspectos cognoscitivos relacionados con este tema, pues solo así podrá elevarse la calidad asistencial en los hospitales y, con esa premisa, contar con protocolos de actuación uniformes, que beneficiarán a quienes presenten esta enfermedad tan frecuente.

Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdomen requiring immediate surgical treatment. Although many patients have received the benefits of the videolaparoscopic appendicectomy, there are controversies regarding its systematic use in this disease. To achieve this, a literature review was carried out in which some updated elements on this technique are exposed, which, given its diagnostic and therapeutic usefulness, is progressively occupying its place as election procedure in any phase during the morbid process. All these justifies the necessity of deepening in the main cognitive aspects related to this topic, because this is the way to rise the assistance quality in hospitals and, with that premise, to have uniform performance protocols that will benefit those who present this frequent disease.

Caracterización de pacientes operados mediante colecistectomía laparoscópica en un hospital pediátrico / Characterization of surgically treated patients by means of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric hospital

Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal de 152 pacientes expuestos a colecistectomía videolaparoscópica en el Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital Infantil Sur Docente de Santiago de Cuba, desde marzo del 2000 hasta diciembre del 2012, con vistas a identificar las principales características clínicas y quirúrgicas de dicha cirugía en niños. En la serie predominó el sexo femenino (54,6 %) y la edad promedio fue 10,5 años; asimismo, la litiasis vesicular resultó ser el diagnóstico preoperatorio más común (97,4 %) y 45,4 % de las colecistectomías se efectuaron entre 31 y 60 minutos. Por otra parte, el porcentaje de reintervención fue de 0,65 y el de conversión de 1,3. Solo se presentaron 3 complicaciones (2 %) y 40,1 % de los afectados tuvo una estadía hospitalaria entre 25 y 48 horas...

An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study of 152 exposed patients to videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy in the Surgery Service of the Southern Teaching Pediatric Hospital in Santiago de Cuba was carried out from March, 2000 to December, 2012, with the aim of identifying the main clinical and surgical characteristics of this surgery in children. The female sex (54.6%) prevailed in the series and the average age was 10.5 years; also, the vesicular lithiasis turned out to be the most common preoperative diagnosis (97.4%), and 45.4% of the cholecystectomies were carried out between 31 and 60 minutes. On the other hand, the reintervention percentage was 0.65 and that of conversion was 1.3. Only 3 complications were presented (2%) and 40.1% of those patients affected had a hospital stay between 25 and 48 hours...

Hyperplastic polyposis: a case report / Polipose hiperplásica: relato de caso

OBJECTIVE: The authors present a case report of hyperplastic polyposis syndrome from the Coloproctology Service, Vitória Apart Hospital, Vitória-ES. CASE STUDY: Our case is a 24-year-old man who suffered from fatigue, malaise and microcytic and hypochromic anemia, whose upper digestive endoscopy presented several hyperplastic polyps in the stomach and whose colonoscopy revealed colonic polyposis mainly in the right colon; the histopathology showed tubular adenoma with moderate atypia in the ascending colon. Thus, a videolaparoscopic right colectomy was performed; the analysis of the surgical fragment showed multiple (more than 30) polyps distributed through the cecum and ascending colon. CONCLUSION: The histopathological diagnosis of hyperplastic polyposis is a challenging task. In general, most polyps are hyperplastic, but serrated and classic adenomas also occur. These associated adenomatous injuries can be the cause of malignant transformation. So far, there is no consensus about the appropriate treatment; however, a colectomy procedure may be beneficial in a scenario of a large number of hyperplastic polyps, concurrent serrated adenomas, or multiple high-risk adenomatous lesions. (AU)

A Síndrome Polipose Hiperplásica (HPS), descrita em 1980, é considerada como a presença de pólipos hiperplásicos múltiplos, grandes e/ou proximais e, ocasionalmente, um número menor de adenomas serrados, adenomas clássicos e pólipos mistos. A grande maioria dos pacientes são assintomáticos, sendo o diagnóstico um achado incidental da colonoscopia. No tocante ao prognóstico, a maioria dos autores considera HPS um achado incidental sem potencial de malignização, porém, estudos recentes têm descrito lesões genéticas sincrônicas à HPS e ao câncer colorretal. OBJETIVO: Os autores apresentam um relato de caso de Síndrome Polipose Hiperplásica do serviço de coloproctologia do Vitória Apart Hospital, Vitória-ES. CASO CLÍNICO: Trata-se de um paciente de 24 anos, masculino, que apresentava fadiga, adinamia e anemia microcitica e hipocrômica que apresentou na Endoscopia Digestiva Alta: diversos pólipos hiperplásicos no estômago e na Colonoscopia: polipose colônica principalmente em cólon direito cujo histopatológico demonstrou adenoma tubular com atipia moderada no ascendente. Para tal foi realizado colectomia direita videolaparoscópica em que a análise da peça mostrou múltiplos pólipos hiperplásicos distribuídos pelo ceco e cólon ascendente, superior a 30. CONCLUSÃO: O diagnóstico histopatológico de HPS é desafiador. Em geral, a maioria dos pólipos são hiperplásicos, mas também ocorrem adenomas serrados e adenomas clássicos. Tais lesões adenomatosas associadas podem ser a causa de transformações malignas. Ainda não há consenso do tratamento adequado, porém, a colectomia pode ser benéfica quando há grande número de pólipos hiperplásicos, adenomas serrados concomitantes ou múltiplas lesões adenomatosas de alto risco. (AU)

Comparison of laparoscopic total gastrectomy and laparotomic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer / Comparação entre a gastrectomia total laparoscópica e a gastrectomia total laparotômica para o câncer gástrico

BACKGROUND: The use of laparoscopy for the treatment of gastric cancer suffered some resistance among surgeons around the world, gaining strength in the past decade. However, its oncological safety and technical feasibility remain controversial. AIM: To describe the results from the clinical and anatomopathological point of view in the comparative evaluation between the surgical videolaparoscopic and laparotomic treatments of total gastrectomy with linphadenectomy at D2, resection R0. METHOD: Retrospective analyses and comparison data from patients submitted to total gastrectomy with D2 linphadenectomy at a sole institution. The data of 111 patients showed that 64 (57,7%) have been submitted to laparotomic gastrectomy and 47 (42,3%) to gastrectomy entirely performed through videolaparoscopy. All variables related to the surgery, post-operative follow-up and anatomopathologic findings have been evaluated. RESULTS: Among the studied variables, videolaparoscopy has shown a shorter surgical time and a more premature period for the introduction of oral and enteral nourishment than the open surgery. As to the amount of dissected limph nodes, there has been a significant difference towards laparotomy with p=0,014, but the average dissected limph nodes in both groups exceed 25 nodes as recommended by the JAGC. Was not found a significant difference between the studied groups as to age, ASA, type of surgery, need for blood transfusion, stage of the disease, Bormann classification, degree of differentiation, damage of the margins, further complications and death. CONCLUSION: The total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy performed by laparoscopy presented the same benefits known of laparotomy and with the advantages already established of minimally invasive surgery. It was done with less surgical time, less time for re-introduction of the oral and enteral diets and lower hospitalization time compared to laparotomy, without increasing postoperative ...

RACIONAL: A utilização da videolaparoscopia para o tratamento das neoplasia gástricas sofreu certa resistência entre os cirurgiões ao redor do mundo, ganhando força na década passada. Porém, sua segurança oncológica e viabilidade técnica continuam controversas. OBJETIVO: Demonstrar os resultados do ponto de vista clínico e anatomopatológico na avaliação comparativa entre o tratamento cirúrgico videolaparoscópico e laparotômico da gastrectomia total com linfadenectomia a D2, ressecção R0. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo dos dados dos prontuários dos pacientes submetidos à gastrectomia total com lindadenectomia a D2, em uma única instituição. Dos 111 prontuários, 64 (57,7%) foram submetidos à gastrectomia laparotômica e 47 (42,3%) à gastrectomia totalmente vídeolaparoscópica. Foram avaliadas variáveis relacionadas ao ato cirúrgico, a evolução pós-operatória e a achados anatomopatológicos. RESULTADOS: A técnica videolaparoscópica demonstrou tempo cirúrgico menor e período para re-introdução alimentar oral e enteral mais precoce que a operação laparotômica. Quanto ao número de linfonodos dissecados, houve diferença significante a favor da laparotômica (p=0,014); porém, a média de linfonodos dissecados em ambos os grupos ultrapassou os 25 preconizados pela JAGC. Não foi encontrada diferença significante entre os grupos estudados no que diz respeito à idade, gênero, ASA, tipo de operação, necessidade de hemotransfusão, estadiamento, classificação de Bormann, grau de diferenciação, comprometimento de margens, complicações e óbito. CONCLUSÕES: A gastrectomia total com linfadenectomia a D2 realizada por videolaparoscopia apresenta os mesmos benefícios conhecidos da cirurgia laparotômica e com as vantagens já estabelecidas da cirurgia minimamente invasiva. Ela apresentou menor tempo cirúrgico, menor tempo para a re-introdução das dietas oral e enteral e tempo de alta menor em relação à laparotômica, sem aumentar as complicações pós-operatórias. .