Clinical application and perspectives of unilateral biportal endoscopic technique / 解放军医学杂志

Unilateral biportal endoscopic(UBE)technique is a minimally invasive spinal technique developed rapidly in recent years.Compared with traditional spinal endoscopy,the prominent feature of UBE is that it can open two channels on the same side of the spine,which can be used to provide visual field and insert operating instruments respectively,greatly expanding the operating space and reducing the difficulty of surgery.It has the advantages of less bleeding,little injury,quick recovery and mild pain,and has unique advantages in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis,lumbar disc herniation and other lumbar degenerative diseases.With the continuous in-depth exploration and development of the UBE technique,the field of diseases that can be treated by this technology has gradually expanded.It is not only limited to lumbar diseases,but also has made great progress in cervical and thoracic diseases,which has attracted the attention of many spinal surgeons.UBE technique has become one of the promising surgical methods for spinal-related diseases,but there are also complications such as incomplete decompression,nerve root and dural injury,epidural hematoma,relatively prolonged operation time,operation fatigue and other deficiencies.This paper summarizes the progress of the UBE technique,discusses its complications and deficiencies,proposes relevant solutions and possible future directions for its development,so as to provide reference for the clinical practice of UBE technique.

Short-term clinical observation on the treatment of single-segment lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis by improved transforaminal endoscopic spine system technique with full visual endoscopic foraminoplasty / 中国综合临床

Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of the modified transcutaneous endoscopic spine system (TESSYS) with full visual foramen plasty and percutaneous endoscopic discectomy (PTED) in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis.Methods:A case-control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 68 patients with single segment lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis treated with visual endoscopic foraminal plasty and modified TESSYS technique and intervertebral foraminal fusion from April 2020 to March 2021. According to the operation method, 38 cases were divided into two groups: pted group (38 cases) and TLIF group (30 cases). Independent sample t-test was used to compare the incision length, bleeding volume, operation time, time to go down and hospital stay between the two groups. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores and Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores were measured repeatedly. The differences between preoperative and postoperative 7 days and 1, 3, 6 months were analyzed and compared by generalized estimation equation. Rank sum test was performed in combination with the modified MacNab standard in the last follow-up. The excellent and good rate was compared between groups χ 2. Test and evaluate the curative effect. Results:The postoperative follow-up was 8.5-14.0 months. The incision length (1.25±0.33) cm, operation time (119.45±14.95), blood loss (24.03±8.62) mL, downtime time (1.42±0.50) d, and hospital stay (3.39±0.55) d in the PTED group were all higher than those in the TLIF group ((14.37±2.91) cm, (140.53±16.16) min, (158.00±51.35) mL, (3.20±0.96) d, (7.33±0.55) d) had obvious advantages ( t values were 24.56, 5.57, 14.13, 9.20, and 29.48, respectively; all P<0.001). The VAS scores and ODI scores of the two groups after operation were significantly improved compared with those before operation (all P<0.001), and with the passage of time, the VAS scores and ODI scores of the two groups of patients from 7 days to 6 months after operation by month were significantly decreased ( P<0.001). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in VAS score from 1 week to 6 months after operation: P7d=0.997, P1 month=0.139, P3 month=0.057, P6 month=0.539, all P>0.05. There was no significant difference in ODI scores between time points (ODI: P7d=0.278, P1 month=0.442, P3 month=0.963, P6 month=0.278, all P>0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of clinical efficacy and excellent and good rate evaluated by modified MacNab criteria at the last follow-up ( Z=0.09, P=0.927; χ 2=0.92, P=0.761). Conclusion:The short-term curative effect of full visual endoscopic foraminal plasty and modified TESSYS technique in the treatment of single level lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis is close to that of classical foraminal interbody fusion, and has certain advantages.

Progress and future prospects of endoscopic spine surgery / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Spinal endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that has developed rapidly in recent years.As spinal endoscopic techniques continue to develop， their indications are expanding and they are beginning to gradually replace traditional open spine surgery.This article compares the differences between various spinal endoscopic procedures and other open and minimally invasive spine procedures， summarizes the current state of development of the main common techniques of spinal endoscopic surgery， and provides an overview of the advantages， disadvantages， and future developments of this technique.

Percutaneous endoscopic technique in treatment of elderly multi-segmental lumbar spinal stenosis / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and clinical effects of percutaneous endoscopic technique in treating multi-segmental lumbar spinal stenosis in the elderly.Methods Thirty elderly patients with multi-segmental lumbar spinal stenosis and an indefinite positioning of duty segments were retrospectively analyzed.Based on treatment mode of the stenotic segment of lumbar spine,all patients were divided to two groups.The segments of lateral recess or foraminal stenosis were treated with percutaneous endoscopic decompression via the transforaminal approach,while the segments of central stenosis were treated with percutaneous endoscopic decompression via the interlaminar approach.Results Twenty-seven (90％) patients were treated in double segments and three patients (10％) were treated in three segments.There were significant improvements in Visual Analogue Scale,Japanese Orthopaedic Association and Oswestry disability index scores at 3 day and 1 year after therapy as compared with pre-therapy (both P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Percutaneous endoscopic technique is safe and effective in the treatment of elderly multi-segmental lumbar spinal stenosis.

Endoscopic realignment with drainage via a peel-away sheath for the treatment of urethral rupture: A report of 21 cases / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>Objective</b>To study the clinical effect endoscopic realignment with drainage via a peel-away sheath in the treatment of urethral rupture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We treated 21 urethral rupture patients by endoscopic realignment with drainage via a peel-away sheath using normal saline for irrigation under the normal nephroscope or Li Xun nephroscope, followed by analysis of the clinical results.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The operation was successfully accomplished in 20 cases but failed in 1 and none experienced urinary extravasation. In the 14 cases of bulbar urethral rupture, the mean operation time was (5.1±1.6) min and the mean Foley catheter indwelling time was (26.0±5.1) d. Urethral stricture developed in 57.1% (8/14) of the cases after catheter removal, of which 1 was cured by internal urethrotomy and the other 7 by urethral sound dilation, with an average maximum urinary flow rate of (18.8±1.8) ml/s at 12 months after operation. In the 6 cases of posterior urethral rupture, the mean operation time was (15.8±7.5) min and the mean Foley catheter indwelling time was 8 weeks. Urethral stricture developed in all the 6 cases after catheter removal, of which 3 cases were cured by urethral dilation, 1 by internal urethrotomy, and 2 by open urethroplasty. The average maxium urinary flow rate of the 4 cases exempt from open surgery was (17.9±1.9) ml/s at 12 months after operation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Endoscopic realignment with drainage via a peel-away sheath can keep the operative field clear, avoid intraoperative rinse extravasation, shorten the operation time, improve the operation success rate, and achieve satisfactory early clinical outcomes in the treatment of either bulbar or posterior urethral rupture.</p>

Nursing of patients with Grave's opththalmopathy undergoing endoscopic trans - ethmoid orbital decompression / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To introduce an effective nursing practice for patients with Grave's ophthalmopathy(GO) undergoing endoscopic trans-ethmoid orbital decompression(ETOD). Methods The treatment and nursing experience of 31 cases (57 eyes) undergoing orbital decompression through endoscopic trans-ethmoid approach were reviewed and analyzed. Results Three months after operation, exophthalmos was corrected in all 31 cases (57 eyes) with satisfying result, and the visual acuity was improved in all 9 cases (16 eyes),who complained of visual loss preoperatively. At the 3-months' review, 2 patients presented diplopia on the primary eye position due to newly on-set global displacement. Conclusions Advanced treatment and careful nursing are very important to improve the surgical safety and decrease the complications.

Development and application of a porcine heart tissue model for 2 micron continuous wave laser endoscopic technique training / 中华泌尿外科杂志

g this model, trainees could improve their basic techniques, such as resection and vaporization technique.

Open reduction and fixation in acute laryngeal trauma under endoscopic guidance

Acute laryngeal trauma is a great challenge for the otoloaryngologist. Early recognition, accurate evaluation and proper treatment may be crucial to immediate survival and long-term function. Objective:To describe an endoscopically-guided open reduction and adaptation plate fixation of an acute laryngeal fracture secondary to vehicular accident. Methods: a. Study Design: Surgical Innovation/ Case Report b. Setting:Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila Results: Post-operative follow-up showed good vocal fold function and arytenoid position, with no food regurgitation, signs of aspiration or penetration on fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing Conclusion: Endoscopic guidance allows higher magnification minimizing iatrogenic mucosal damage during manipulation. (Author)

Primer caso de corrección no quirúrgica de una atresia duodenal tipo membrana fenestrada en un recién nacido mediante sección y ampliación por endoscopia / First case of non surgical correction of fenestrated duodenal membrane in a newborn by endoscopic technique

Introducción. La obstrucción duodenal en el recién nacido es una patología frecuente; dentro de las causas más comunes se encuentran las membranas, algunas de ellas pueden estar fenestradas. La corrección de éstas tradicionalmente es con cirugía abierta, algunos casos por laparoscopia y de manera anecdótica resecciones completas con ondas de alta frecuencia o láser por vía endoscópica. Nos preguntamos si era posible la sección y ampliación de las membranas duodenales incompletas con un esfinterotomo de vías biliares por endoscopia como único tratamiento. Caso clínico. Recién nacido con atresia de esófago tipo III y malformación ano-rectal a quien realizaron plastia del esófago y colostomía; tardíamente se efectuó el diagnóstico de atresia duodenal tipo membrana fenestrada, la que se corrigió únicamente mediante un corte de ésta con un esfinterotomo por endoscopia. La evolución fue satisfactoria. Conclusión. Se presenta una nueva alternativa que puede ser usada en casos seleccionados de membrana duodenal fenestrada, que resuelve el problema y evita una cirugía abierta.

Introduction. Duodenal obstruction in the newborn is a frequent pathology; among the most common causes of obstruction are duodenal membranes and in some cases these membranes are fenestrated. Traditionally, correction of membranous duodenal obstruction is with open surgery although laparoscopic resection has been reported and, occasionally, complete resection has also been performed with laser endoscopic technique. Using a biliary tract sphincterotome we evaluated the resection and widening of a duodenal obstruction in a newborn infant. Case report. Newborn with type III esophageal atresia and anorectal malformation who underwent esophageal plasty and colostomy. Belatedly the diagnosis of duodenal atresia due to a fenestrated membrane was made and corrected endoscopically with a biliary tract sphincterotome. The child had a satisfactory recovery. Conclusion. A new non-invasive surgical alternative is presented that can be used in selected cases of fenestrated membranous duodenal obstruction that avoids an open surgery.

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's esophagus / 中国实用内科杂志

Barrett's esophagus is known the only precancerous lesions of esophageal adenocarcinoma.Besides conventional endoscopy and pathologic biopsy,drugs and surgical treatment of the Barrett's esophagus,in recent years,some new endoscopic diagnosis and treatment technology were obtained.The progress of endoscopic diagnosis and therapy technique in Barrett's esophagus are reviewed in this paper.