Translation, adaptation, and validation of the MeNTS score in colombian population: The MeNTS Col score.

Objective: To evaluate and validate the medically necessary and time sensitive score by testing the variables, in order to create a surgical preoperative score for procedure prioritization in COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia. Methods: A multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study of instrument validation with a cultural adaptation and translation into the Spanish language was carried out in Bogota, Colombia. Patients over 18 years of age who had undergone elective procedures of general surgery and subspecialties were included. The translation of the medically necessary and time sensitive score into Spanish was performed independently by two bilingual surgeons fluent in both English and Spanish. A final version of the Spanish questionnaire (MeNTS Col) for testing was then produced by an expert committee. After translation and cultural adaptation, it was submitted to evaluate the psychometric properties of the medically necessary and time sensitive score. Cronbach's α was used to represent and evaluate the internal consistency and assess reliability. Results: A total of 172 patients were included, with a median age of 54 years; of which 96 (55.8%) patients were females. The vast majority of patients were treated for general surgery (n = 60) and colon and rectal surgery (n = 31). The evaluation of the internal consistency of the scale items in Spanish version was measured, and values of 0.5 for 0.8 were obtained. In the reliability and validation process, Cronbach's α values in all items remained higher than 0.7. The new MeNTS Col model was analyzed, and a result of 0.91 was obtained. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the medically necessary and time sensitive, the MeNTS Col score, and its respective Spanish translation perform similarly to the original version. Therefore, they can be useful and reproducible in Latin American countries.

Suprahepatic Cava Thrombus Due to Wilms Tumor: Technique Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Wilms tumor is a frequent malignant neoplasia in pediatric population. Extension to the inferior vena cava is a complication that occurs in approximately 4%-15% of cases. Surgical techniques derived from the field of adult transplant surgery allow the resection of the tumor with its thrombus extension. In the case of a 6-year-old male patient with a stage III Wilms tumor that originated from the left renal vein, thrombectomy and left radical nephroureterectomy were accomplished without extracorporeal circulation. Surgical technique applied in adult transplant surgery for removal of advanced renal tumors, could be a safe and feasible technique in pediatric population.

Reparación de hernias paraesofágicas gigantes asistida por robot en un hospital de cuarto nivel en Bogotá, Colombia, Clínica Shaio: serie de casos y revisión de la literatura.

BACKGROUND: Giant paraesophageal hernias have a surgical indication in case of symptoms. Since twenty years ago robot-assisted repair was incorporated to overcome the limitations of the laparoscopic surgery, and to offer new advantages. OBJECTIVE: To report the experience on repairing giant paraesophageal hernias assisted by robot in a fourth level hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, Shaio Clinic. METHOD: Retrospective and descriptive study of five cases of giant paraesophageal hernia type III or IV, taken to robotic correction during August 2016 to June 2018. Evaluation of post-surgery outcomes. RESULTS: Five paraesophageal robot-assisted repair were performed. Mean surgical time was 146 minutes, one conversion to open surgery, the average intraoperative bleeding was 100 mL, hospital stay time of 2.2 days. Morbidity, mortality and recurrence percentages in the short time were equal to 0%. CONCLUSIONS: Robot-assisted repair of giant paraesophageal hernias, has shown advantages that overcome the limitations of the laparoscopic approach such as dissections in difficult-to-reach angles, increased accuracy, ergonomics, three-dimensional, and closer view of the workspace. In addition, robot-assisted repair promotes better surgical and postoperative outcomes; these advantages have been demonstrated mainly in the repair of giant paraesophageal hernias.

ANTECEDENTES: Las hernias paraesofágicas gigantes tienen indicación quirúrgica en caso de ser sintomáticas. Hace 20 años se incorporó la reparación asistida por robot debido a las ventajas que ofrece sobre las limitantes de la laparoscopia. OBJETIVO: Reportar la experiencia en reparación de hernias paraesofágicas gigantes asistida por robot en un hospital de cuarto nivel en Bogotá, Colombia, Fundación Clínica Shaio. MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, de cinco casos de hernia paraesofágica gigante tipo III o IV, llevados a corrección robótica, de agosto de 2016 a junio de 2018, con evaluación de los desenlaces posoperatorios. RESULTADOS: Cinco pacientes fueron sometidos a reparación asistida por robot, el tiempo quirúrgico fue de 146 minutos, se realizó una sola conversión a cirugía abierta, la media de sangrado fue de 100 ml, el tiempo de estancia hospitalaria de 2.2 días, y los porcentajes de morbilidad, mortalidad y recurrencia a 1 año fueron del 0%. CONCLUSIÓN: La reparación de este tipo de hernias asistida por robot ha mostrado ventajas sobre el abordaje laparoscópico, como realizar disecciones en ángulos de difícil acceso, precisión aumentada, ergonomía y vista tridimensional y más cercana del espacio de trabajo. Además, promueve mejores desenlaces quirúrgicos y posoperatorios, ventajas evidenciadas principalmente en la reparación de hernias paraesofágicas gigantes.