IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE, WEIGHT LOSS AND COMORBIDITIES: a study comparing the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and the banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass / Impacto na qualidade de vida, perda de peso e comorbidades: estudo comparativo entre as intervenções cirúrgicas derivação biliopancreática tipo “duodenal switch” e derivação gástrica em Y de Roux com anel

Context Few studies have evaluated the results of different types of bariatric surgery using the Medical Outcome Study 36 - Health Survey Short-Form (SF-36) quality of life questionnaire, the Bariatric and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) and the reviewed Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life II Questionnaire (M-A QoLQ II) that is part of BAROS. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most common morbid obesity surgery worldwide. However, there is evidence indicating that a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (DS) is more effective than RYGB in weight loss terms. Objectives To evaluate the impact of different types of bariatric surgery on quality of life, comorbidities and weight loss. Methods Two groups of patients who underwent bariatric surgery conventional Banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (BRYGB) or DS were evaluated through monitoring at 12 to 36 months after surgery, as well as a control group of obese patients who had not undergone surgery. The tools used for this were SF-36, BAROS and M-A QoLQ II. The DS group consisted of 17 patients and the BRYGB group consisted of 20. The control group comprised 20 independent, morbidly obese individuals. Results The mean age of the patients in the groups was 45.18 in the DS group, 49.75 in the BRYGB group and 44.25 in the control group, with no significant difference. There was no difference in the ratio of men to women in the groups. The patients that had surgery showed a significant improvement in all domains of quality of life vs the control group. Comparing the two groups that underwent surgery, the DS group achieved better quality of life results in terms of “general state of health” and “pain”, according to responses to the SF-36 tool, and in terms of “sexual interest”, according to responses to the M-A QoLQ II tool. There was no significant difference among the three groups regarding the ratio of occurrence of comorbidities. In the ...

Contexto Poucos estudos avaliaram os resultados de diferentes cirurgias bariátricas utilizando o questionário de qualidade de vida Medical Outcome Study 36 - Item Health Survey Short-Form (SF - 36), o Bariatric and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) e o Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life II (M-A QoLQ II) revisado, que compõem o BAROS. A derivação gástrica em Y de Roux é a operação mais realizada em todo o mundo para tratamento da obesidade mórbida. Há evidencias sugerindo maior efetividade da operação derivação biliopancreática tipo “duodenal switch” (DS) em relação a derivação gástrica em Y de Roux quanto à perda de peso Objetivos Avaliar o impacto de diferentes intervenções cirúrgicas na qualidade de vida, comorbidades e perda de peso. Métodos Foram avaliados dois grupos de doentes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica de derivação gástrica em Y-de-Roux com anel (BRYGB) ou “duodenal switch” após seguimento de 12 a 36 meses e, um grupo controle de doentes obesos não operados, utilizando o SF-36, o BAROS e o M-A QoLQ II. O grupo DS foi constituído por 17 doentes e, o BRYGB convencional, por 20. O grupo controle foi formado por 20 doentes obesos mórbidos independentes. Resultados A média de idade dos doentes nos grupos foi respectivamente 45,18 anos no grupo DS, 49,75 anos no grupo BRYGB e, 44,25 anos no grupo controle, sem diferença significante. Não foi observada diferença entre as proporções de sexo nos grupos. O grupo de pacientes operados apresentou melhora significante em todos os domínios de qualidade de vida, em relação ao grupo controle. Na comparação entre os grupos cirúrgicos, o grupo DS apresentou resultados de qualidade de vida melhores nos domínios “estado geral ...

Impact on quality of life, weight loss and comorbidities: a study comparing the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and the banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

CONTEXT: Few studies have evaluated the results of different types of bariatric surgery using the Medical Outcome Study 36 - Health Survey Short-Form (SF-36) quality of life questionnaire, the Bariatric and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) and the reviewed Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life II Questionnaire (M-A QoLQ II) that is part of BAROS. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most common morbid obesity surgery worldwide. However, there is evidence indicating that a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (DS) is more effective than RYGB in weight loss terms. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of different types of bariatric surgery on quality of life, comorbidities and weight loss. METHODS: Two groups of patients who underwent bariatric surgery conventional Banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (BRYGB) or DS were evaluated through monitoring at 12 to 36 months after surgery, as well as a control group of obese patients who had not undergone surgery. The tools used for this were SF-36, BAROS and M-A QoLQ II. The DS group consisted of 17 patients and the BRYGB group consisted of 20. The control group comprised 20 independent, morbidly obese individuals. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients in the groups was 45.18 in the DS group, 49.75 in the BRYGB group and 44.25 in the control group, with no significant difference. There was no difference in the ratio of men to women in the groups. The patients that had surgery showed a significant improvement in all domains of quality of life vs the control group. Comparing the two groups that underwent surgery, the DS group achieved better quality of life results in terms of "general state of health" and "pain", according to responses to the SF-36 tool, and in terms of "sexual interest", according to responses to the M-A QoLQ II tool. There was no significant difference among the three groups regarding the ratio of occurrence of comorbidities. In the groups that had surgery, the resolution of comorbidities was similar. The final classification according to the BAROS Protocol was excellent for the DS group and very good for the BRYGB group, with a statistical difference in favor of the DS group (P = 0.044*). There was no difference in the percentages of excess weight loss between the DS group (82.1%) and the BRYGB group (89.4%) (P = 0.376). CONCLUSIONS: A comparison of the performance of the groups, which were monitored from 12 to 36 months after surgery, showed that the two types of surgery are effective to improve quality of life, comorbidities and weight loss. The DS surgery produced better results in the quality of life evaluations regarding 2 of 8 domains according to the SF-36, and "sexual interest" according to the M-A QoLQ II. In the groups that had surgery, the patients showed high rates of comorbidity resolution. Weight loss was similar for the two surgical groups.

Veress needle insertion into the left hypochondrium for creation of pneumoperitoneum: diagnostic value of tests to determine the position of the needle in unselected patients.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of the Veress needle puncture in the left hypochondrium and the accuracy of the tests described for the intraperitoneal correct positioning of the tip of the Veress needle in an unselected population. METHODS: Ninetyone patients consecutively scheduled for Videolaparoscopy had the abdominal wall punctured in the left hypochondrium. There were no exclusion criteria. The patients received general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation according to the protocol. After puncturing five tests were used to confirm the positioning of the needle tip within the peritoneal cavity: aspiration test--AT; resistance to infusion--Pres; recovery of the infused fluid--Prec, dripping test--DT, and test of initial intraperitoneal pressure--IIPP. The test results were compared with results from literature for groups with defined exclusion criteria. The results were used for calculating sensitivity (S) specificity (E), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV). Inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the findings. RESULTS: There were 13 failures. AT had E = 100% and NPV 100%. Pres had S = 100%, E = 0; PPV = 85.71%; NPV does not apply. Prec: S = 100%, E = 53.84%, PPV = 92.85%, NPV = 100%. DT: S = 100%, E = 61.53%, PPV = 93.97% NPV 100%. In IIPP, S, E, PPV and NPV were 100%. CONCLUSION: The puncture in the left hypochondrium is effective and the performed tests guide the surgeon regardless of sex, BMI, or previous laparotomy.

Punção com agulha de Veress no hipocôndrio esquerdo para a criação do pneumoperitônio: valor diagnóstico das provas de posicionamento da agulha em pacientes não selecionados / Veress needle insertion into the left hypochondrium for creation of pneumoperitoneum: diagnostic value of tests to determine the position of the needle in unselected patients

OBJETIVO: Verificar a eficiência da punção com agulha de Veress no hipocôndrio esquerdo, a acurácia dos testes descritos para o correto posicionamento intraperitoneal da ponta da agulha de Veress em população não selecionada. MÉTODOS: Noventa e um pacientes, sem quaisquer critérios de exclusão, consecutivamente agendados para procedimentos videolaparoscópicos, tiveram a parede abdominal puncionada no hipocôndrio esquerdo. Os pacientes receberam anestesia geral e ventilação controlada mecânica segundo o protocolo. Após a punção foram utilizadas cinco provas para testar o posicionamento da ponta da agulha no interior da cavidade peritoneal: prova da aspiração - PA, da resistência à infusão - Pres, da recuperação do líquido infundido - Prec, prova do gotejamento - PG, e a prova da pressão intraperitoneal inicial - PPII. Os resultados foram considerados para cálculo da sensibilidade (S) e da especificidade (E) e valores preditivos positivos (VPP) e valores preditivos negativos (VPN). Métodos inferenciais estatísticos foram utilizados na análise dos achados. RESULTADOS: Ocorreram 13 fracassos. A PA teve E=100 por cento e VPN=100 por cento. Pres teve S=100 por cento; E=0; VPP=85,71 por cento VPN= não se aplica. Prec: S=100 por cento; E= 53,84 por cento; VPP= 92,85 por cento; VPN= 100 por cento. PG: S=100 por cento; E= 61,53 por cento; VPP= 93,97 por cento VPN= 100 por cento. Na PPII, a S, E, VPP e VPN foram de 100 por cento. CONCLUSÃO: A punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo é eficiente, as provas realizadas orientam o cirurgião a despeito do gênero, IMC ou operações prévias.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the Veress needle puncture in the left hypochondrium and the accuracy of the tests described for the intraperitoneal correct positioning of the tip of the Veress needle in an unselected population. Methods: Ninetyone patients consecutively scheduled for Videolaparoscopy had the abdominal wall punctured in the left hypochondrium. There were no exclusion criteria. The patients received general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation according to the protocol. After puncturing five tests were used to confirm the positioning of the needle tip within the peritoneal cavity: aspiration test - AT; resistance to infusion - Pres; recovery of the infused fluid - Prec, dripping test - DT, and test of initial intraperitoneal pressure - IIPP. The test results were compared with results from literature for groups with defined exclusion criteria. The results were used for calculating sensitivity (S) specificity (E), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV). Inferential statistical methods were used to analyze the findings. Results: There were 13 failures. AT had E = 100 percent and NPV 100 percent. Pres had S = 100 percent, E = 0; PPV = 85.71 percent; NPV does not apply. Prec: S = 100 percent, E = 53.84 percent, PPV = 92.85 percent, NPV = 100 percent. DT: S = 100 percent, E = 61.53 percent, PPV = 93.97 percent NPV 100 percent. In IIPP, S, E, PPV and NPV were 100 percent. Conclusion: The puncture in the left hypochondrium is effective and the performed tests guide the surgeon regardless of sex, BMI, or previous laparotomy.

Creation of pneumoperitoneum: noninvasive monitoring of clinical effects of elevated intraperitoneal pressure for the insertion of the first trocar.

AIM: The aim of this work is to analyze, by means of noninvasive monitoring, the clinical effects of high intraperitoneal pressure for enough time to insert the first trocar. METHODS: Sixty-seven patients without significant lung problems were randomly divided into groups P12 (n = 30, maximum intraperitoneal pressure 12 mmHg) and P20 (n = 37, maximum intraperitoneal pressure 20 mmHg). A Veress needle was inserted into the left hypochondrium for creation of pneumoperitoneum. The parameters evaluated were heart rate (HR, in bpm), arterial oxygen saturation (SaO(2), expressed as percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen), end-tidal CO(2) (ETCO(2), in mmHg), mean arterial pressure (MAP, in mmHg), and intratracheal pressure (ITP, in cmH(2)O). Clinical parameters were evaluated in both groups at time point 0 (TP0, before CO(2) insufflation), time point 1 (TP1, when intraperitoneal pressure of 12 mmHg was reached in both groups), time point 2 (TP2, 5 min after reaching intraperitoneal pressure of 12 mmHg in group P12 and of 20 mmHg in group P20), and time point 3 (TP3, 10 min after reaching intraperitoneal pressure of 12 mmHg in group P12 and 10 min after TP1 in group P20, when intraperitoneal pressure decreased from 20 to 12 mmHg). Values outside of the normal range or occurrence of atypical phenomena suggestive of organic disease indicated clinical changes. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding HR, MAP, ETCO(2), and ITP. No significant clinical changes were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Transitory, high intraperitoneal pressure (20 mmHg for 5 min) for insertion of the first trocar resulted in changes in HR, MAP, ETCO(2), and ITP that were within the normal range, and no adverse clinical effects were observed. Therefore, the use of transitory, high intraperitoneal pressure is recommended to prevent iatrogenic injury during blind insertion of the first trocar. Nevertheless, it is not clear that this method would be safe in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Injuries caused by Veress needle insertion for creation of pneumoperitoneum: a systematic literature review.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, risks, and outcomes of injuries caused by the Veress needle described in the literature. METHODS: Iatrogenic injuries caused by Veress needle insertion during diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopies in humans were researched, with no language restriction, in the Medline, Lilacs, Embase, Scielo, and Cochrane Library databases. The following words were combined: "Veress" or "insufflation needle" or "pneumoperitoneum needle," and "complications" or "injuries" or "lesions." The bibliographic references of the selected articles were also analyzed. We considered the following: (1) number of injuries described in the literature, (2) relationship between number of injuries and number of patients who underwent Veress needle insertion in the studies that reported Veress needle injury, (3) organs and structures injured (retroperitoneal vessels, digestive tract, and self-limited, minor injuries), and (4) outcome (death, conversion to laparotomy, laparoscopic repair, spontaneous resolution). RESULTS: Thirty-eight selected articles included 696,502 laparoscopies, with 1,575 injuries (0.23%), 126 (8%) of which involved blood vessels or hollow viscera (0.018% of all laparoscopies). Of the 98 vascular injuries, 8 (8.1%) were injuries to major retroperitoneal vessels. There were 34 other reported retroperitoneal injuries, but the authors were not specific as to which vessel was injured. Of the 28 injuries to hollow viscera, 17 were considered major injuries, i.e., 60.7% (0.0024% of the total cases assessed). CONCLUSION: The insertion of the Veress needle in the abdominal midline, at the umbilicus, poses serious risk to the life of patients. Therefore, further studies should be conducted to investigate alternative sites for Veress needle insertion.

Comparative study of hand sewn single layer anastomosis of dog's bowel / Estudo comparativo das anastomoses manuais em plano único do intestino delgado de cães

BACKGROUND: Two-layer intestinal anastomosis increases the inflammatory response while single-layer anastomosis results in a better wound healing. However the four main kinds of stitches which may be chosen in performing single layer intestinal sutures never before had been comparatively studied. AIM: To compare the four more commonly used types of single layer surgical anastomosis sutures of the digestive tract. METHODS: Six mongrel dogs were operated, each one receiving two anastomosis: one at 30 cm from de Treitz angle - sero-submucosal technique, and the other at 60 cm - total technique. This placement was alternatively inverted. The four more commonly used types of single layer surgical anastomosis sutures of the digestive tract, namely: sero-submucosal stitches tied in the lumen, over the submucosa; sero-submucosal stitches tied in the exterior of the organ, over the serosa; total stitches tied in the lumen, over the mucosa; and total sutures tied in the exterior, over the serosa (Gambee's stitches) were tested. After euthanasia (7th post-operative day) macro and microscopic features were evaluated. Friedman's test was applied for morphometry and for evaluation of the peritoneal adhesions. RESULTS: Statistical significance was demonstrated through major residual acute inflammation and proliferation in total sutures and more profuse adhesions with the sero-submucosal stitches tied in the lumen. The sero-submucosal stitches tied in the exterior over the serosa, had excellent realignment and regeneration of the layers. CONCLUSION: The sero-submucosal stitches tied in the exterior, over the serosa, were the best ones.

RACIONAL: As anastomoses intestinais em dois planos aumentam a resposta inflamatória tecidual, enquanto que a anastomose em plano único resulta em um lúmen maior com menos danos às bordas teciduais. Entretanto, os quatro tipos de suturas mais comumente utilizados em suturas intestinais nunca foram antes estudados comparativamente. OBJETIVO: Comparar os quatro tipos de sutura do tubo digestivo em plano único mais freqüentemente utilizados para anastomoses manuais do tubo digestivo. MÉTODOS: Seis cães de raça indefinida foram operados, cada um recebendo duas anastomoses: uma a 30 cm do ângulo de Treitz - técnica sero-submucosa, e a outra a 60 cm - técnica total. Esta localização foi aleatoriamente invertida. Os quatro tipos de sutura em plano único mais freqüentemente utilizados para anastomoses manuais do tubo digestivo, denominados: pontos extramucoso atados no lúmen da víscera, sobre a submucosa, pontos extramucosos atados no exterior, sobre a serosa, pontos totais atados no lúmen, sobre a mucosa, e pontos totais especiais de Gambee atados no exterior sobre a serosa, foram testados. Eutanásia e necropsia parcial no 7º dia pós-operatório permitiu avaliação de aspectos macro e microscópicos. O teste de Friedman's foi aplicado para a morfometria e avaliação das aderências peritoniais. RESULTADOS: Foi demonstrada diferença estatisticamente significante para a inflamação residual aguda e maior proliferação nas suturas totais, bem como na maior ocorrência de aderências com pontos extramucosos atados no lúmen da víscera, sobre a submucosa. A sutura extramucosa com nós atados na serosa teve regeneração das bordas e alinhamento excelentes. CONCLUSÃO: A sutura extramucosa com nós atados na serosa mostrou-se a melhor.

Comparative study of hand sewn single layer anastomosis of dog's bowel.

BACKGROUND: Two-layer intestinal anastomosis increases the inflammatory response while single-layer anastomosis results in a better wound healing. However the four main kinds of stitches which may be chosen in performing single layer intestinal sutures never before had been comparatively studied. AIM: To compare the four more commonly used types of single layer surgical anastomosis sutures of the digestive tract. METHODS: Six mongrel dogs were operated, each one receiving two anastomosis: one at 30 cm from de Treitz angle - sero-submucosal technique, and the other at 60 cm - total technique. This placement was alternatively inverted. The four more commonly used types of single layer surgical anastomosis sutures of the digestive tract, namely: sero-submucosal stitches tied in the lumen, over the submucosa; sero-submucosal stitches tied in the exterior of the organ, over the serosa; total stitches tied in the lumen, over the mucosa; and total sutures tied in the exterior, over the serosa (Gambee's stitches) were tested. After euthanasia (7th post-operative day) macro and microscopic features were evaluated. Friedman's test was applied for morphometry and for evaluation of the peritoneal adhesions. RESULTS: Statistical significance was demonstrated through major residual acute inflammation and proliferation in total sutures and more profuse adhesions with the sero-submucosal stitches tied in the lumen. The sero-submucosal stitches tied in the exterior over the serosa, had excellent realignment and regeneration of the layers. CONCLUSION: The sero-submucosal stitches tied in the exterior, over the serosa, were the best ones.

Eficácia de um simulador multimídia no ensino de técnicas básicas de videocirurgia para alunos do curso de graduação em medicina / Efficacy of multimedia simulator in teaching basic skills in videosurgical techniques for undergraduate students of medicine

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a eficácia de programa educacional informatizado, com recursos de multimídia, como instrumento de ensino para alunos do segundo ano do curso de graduação em Medicina. MÉTODO: Para este estudo prospectivo, duplo cego e randomizado foi desenvolvido um simulador multimídia de técnicas básicas de videocirurgia. Doze alunos selecionados foram aleatoriamente distribuídos em Grupo 1 (orientados a navegar individualmente no simulador) e Grupo 2 (levados a assistir a uma aula expositiva). Posteriormente, foram submetidos a avaliação objetiva com 10 questões práticas. Os alunos do Grupo 1 também avaliaram subjetivamente o programa. RESULTADOS: No Grupo 1, 16,7 por cento dos alunos acertaram 8 procedimentos, 50,0 por cento acertaram 9 e 33.3 por cento acertaram os 10. No Grupo 2, 50,0 por cento dos alunos acertaram 9 procedimentos e 50,0 por cento acertaram os 10 procedimentos. Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos (teste de Mann-Whitney; p=0,423). Na análise subjetiva, 83,3 por cento concordaram que o programa foi de fácil uso, 83,4 por cento acharam-no agradável e 50,0 por cento concordaram ter tido um feed-back imediato. Todos concordaram que o programa foi didático e afirmaram o desejo de ter programas assim para outros tópicos, mas metade discordou que programas como este já são suficientes para substituir o professor. CONCLUSÃO: O programa é eficaz na aprendizagem de técnicas básicas de vídeocirurgia para os alunos do segundo ano do curso de graduação em Medicina.

BACKGROUD: The search for new pedagogical tools is unremitting in every phase of the history of Mankind. The Information Technology has come to join the collection of resources that educators can rely on. METHODS: The purpose of this task was to develop a computer educational program, with multimedia resources, and review its efficiency as a teaching aid for students in their second year of Medical School. This was a double-blind, randomized, prospective trial. An educational interactive multimedia program on Basic Videosurgery Techniques was developed for this research. Twelve students were selected to take part in the experiment and randomly divided into two groups of six. Group I students were instructed to individually use the multimedia simulator for 60 minutes, while Group II students were invited to watch a one-hour theoretical class with Data-show as a teaching aid. Group I were also asked to carry out, through a questionnaire, a subjective validation of the program. RESULTS: he Mann- Whitney test was used for the statistics analyses . 16.7 percent of the students in Group I performed 6 of the procedures correctly , 50.0 percent got 9 procedures 33.3 percent performed 10 procedures correctly, with an average score of 9.2 + 0.72 correct answers, whereas in Group II, 50 percent of the students performed 9 procedures and 50.0 percent performed 10 procedures correctly, with an average score of 9.5 + 0.55 correct answers. Statically, there was no significant differences between groups regarding the number of correct answers (p=0.423), but as for the subjective evolution about the multimedia program, 83.0 percent agreed that the program can be easily handled; 83.4 percent found the program nice to use; 50.0 percent agreed they had an immediate feedback; 100 percent declared the program educational and reassured their intention to have access to programs like that for other subjects. Finally, 50,0 percent disagree that the program proved...

[Evaluation of tests performed to confirm the position of the Veress needle for creation of pneumoperitoneum in selected patients: a prospective clinical trial]. / Valor das provas de posicionamento da ponta da agulha de Veress para a criação do pneumoperitônio artificial em pacientes selecionados: ensaio clínico prospectivo.

PURPOSE: To evaluate tests performed to confirm the position of the Veress needle inserted into the left hypochondrium for creation of pneumoperitonium. METHODS: One hundred patients were submitted to laparoscopic procedure with left hypochondrium puncturing. Needle positioning tests were evaluated. The aspiration test was considered positive when organic material was aspirated; the injection test was considered positive when no increased resistance to liquid injection was observed; the recovery test was considered positive when the liquid injected was not recovered; the saline drop test was considered positive when drops of saline in the syringe disappeared quickly; the initial intraperitoneal pressure test was considered positive when pressure levels were 8 pounds mmHg. A positive aspiration test indicated iatrogenic injury, whereas a positive result in any of the other tests indicated that the tip of the needle was correctly positioned in the peritoneal cavity. Sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of the tests were calculated by correlating results considered true positives (a), false positives (b), false negatives (c) and true negatives (d), according to the formulas: SE = [a/(a + c)] x 100; SP = [d/(b + d)] x 100; PPV = [a/(a + b)] x 100; NPV = [d(c + d)] x 100. RESULTS: With regard to the aspiration test, SE and PPV were not applicable, SP was 100% and NPV was 100%. With regard to the injection test, SE was 0%, SP was 100%, PPV was inexistent and NPV was 90%. Both recovery and saline drop tests yielded the following results: SE was 50%, SP was 100%, PPV was 100% and NPV was 94.7%. The initial intraperitoneal pressure test yielded the following results: SE, SP, PPV and NPV were 100%. CONCLUSIONS: When inserting the Veress needle into the left hypochondrium, a negative aspiration test guarantees the absence of iatrogenic injury; the injection test is not reliable to determine incorrect needle positioning, but it accurately detects correct needle positioning; recovery and saline drop tests are not reliable to determine correct needle positioning, but they accurately detect incorrect needle positioning; the initial intraperitoneal pressure test is reliable to determine both correct and incorrect needle positioning, and proved to be the most reliable of the tests analyzed.

Evaluation of tests performed to confirm the position of the Veress needle for creation of pneumoperitoneum in selected patients: a prospective clinical trial

PURPOSE: To evaluate tests performed to confirm the position of the Veress needle inserted into the left hypochondrium for creation of pneumoperitonium. METHODS: One hundred patients were submitted to laparoscopic procedure with left hypochondrium puncturing. Needle positioning tests were evaluated. The aspiration test was considered positive when organic material was aspirated; the injection test was considered positive when no increased resistance to liquid injection was observed; the recovery test was considered positive when the liquid injected was not recovered; the saline drop test was considered positive when drops of saline in the syringe disappeared quickly; the initial intraperitoneal pressure test was considered positive when pressure levels were £ 8 mmHg. A positive aspiration test indicated iatrogenic injury, whereas a positive result in any of the other tests indicated that the tip of the needle was correctly positioned in the peritoneal cavity. Sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of the tests were calculated by correlating results considered true positives (a), false positives (b), false negatives (c) and true negatives (d), according to the formulas: SE = [a/(a + c)] x 100; SP = [d/(b + d)] x 100; PPV = [a/(a + b)] x 100; NPV = [d(c + d)] x 100. RESULTS: With regard to the aspiration test, SE and PPV were not applicable, SP was 100 percent and NPV was 100 percent. With regard to the injection test, SE was 0 percent, SP was 100 percent, PPV was inexistent and NPV was 90 percent. Both recovery and saline drop tests yielded the following results: SE was 50 percent, SP was 100 percent, PPV was 100 percent and NPV was 94.7 percent. The initial intraperitoneal pressure test yielded the following results: SE, SP, PPV and NPV were 100 percent. CONCLUSIONS: When inserting the Veress needle into the left hypochondrium, a negative aspiration test guarantees...

OBJETIVO: Avaliar provas de posicionamento da agulha de Veress introduzida no hipocôndrio esquerdo para criação de pneumoperitônio. MÉTODOS: Cem pacientes foram submetidos a laparoscopia com punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo. Provas de posicionamento da agulha foram avaliadas. A prova da aspiração foi considerada positiva quando sugava-se material orgânico; a prova da resistência foi considerada positiva quando apenas pouca pressão à infusão de líquido era observada; a prova de recuperação foi considerada positiva quando o líquido infundido não era recuperado; a prova do gotejamento foi considerada positiva quando gotas depositadas na agulha escoavam rapidamente; a prova da pressão intraperitoneal inicial foi considerada positiva quando os níveis observados eram d" 8 mmHg. Uma prova de aspiração positiva indicava iatrogenia, ao passo que resultados positivos em todas as outras provas indicavam que a ponta da agulha estava adequadamente posicionada na cavidade peritoneal. Foram calculadas a sensibilidade (S), especificidade (E), valores preditivos positivos (VPP) e negativos (VPN) das provas, mediante correlação dos resultados verdadeiro-positivos (a), falso-positivos (b), falso-negativos (c) e verdadeiro-negativos (d), segundo as fórmulas: S = [a/(a + c)] x 100; E = [d/(b + d)] x 100; VPP = [a/(a + b)] x 100; VPN = [d(c + d)] x 100. RESULTADOS: Na prova da aspiração, constatou-se que S e VPP não puderam ser aplicados, e que E = 100 por cento e VPN = 100 por cento. Na prova da resistência, S = 0 por cento, E = 100 por cento, VPP = não existiu e VPN = 90 por cento. Tanto na prova da recuperação como na do gotejamento, S = 50 por cento, E = 100 por cento, VPP = 100 por cento e VPN = 94,7 por cento. Na da pressão inicial, S, E, VPP e VPN = 100 por cento. CONCLUSÕES: Na punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo, um resultado negativo na prova da aspiração garante ausência de iatrogenia; a prova da resistência não indica com certeza o mau posicionamento...

Valor das provas de posicionamento da ponta da agulha de veress em punção do hipocôndrio esquerdo na instalação do pneumoperitônio / The value of tests results for veress needle tip placement intraperitoneally in the left hypochondrium for creating a pneumoperitoneum

OBJETIVO: Avaliar provas de posicionamento da agulha de Veress no hipocôndrio esquerdo na criação do pneumoperitônio. MÉTODO: Em cem pacientes puncionados no hipocôndrio esquerdo, provas de posicionamento da agulha foram avaliadas, considerando-as positivas quando, na prova da aspiração (PA), material orgânico era aspirado; na prova da resistência (PRes), exercia-se pequena força no êmbolo da seringa à infusão de líquido; na prova da recuperação (PRec), não se recobrava o líquido infundido; na do gotejamento (PG), as gotas escoavam rapidamente e, na prova da pressão intraperitoneal inicial (PPII), os níveis eram = 8mmHg. PA positiva denunciava iatrogenia, enquanto que PRes, PRec, PG e PPII positivas indicavam que a ponta da agulha estava adequadamente posicionada na cavidade peritoneal. Foram calculadas a sensibilidade (S) e a especificidade (E) das provas, e os seus valores preditivos positivos (VPP) e negativos (VPN), mediante correlação dos resultados verdadeiro-positivos (a), falso-positivos (b), falso negativos (c) e verdadeiro-negativos (d), segundo as fórmulas: S=[a/(a+c)]x100; E=[d/(b+d)]x100; VPP=[a/(a+b)]x100; VPN=[d(c+d)]x100. RESULTADOS: Na PA, constatou-se que S e VPP não puderam ser aplicados, e E=100 por cento e VPN=100 por cento. Na PRes, S=0 por cento, E=100 por cento, VPP=não existiu e VPN=90 por cento. Tanto na PRec quanto na PG, S=50 por cento, E=100 por cento, VPP=100 por cento e VPN=94,7 por cento. Na PPII, obteve-se que S, E, VPP e VPN=100 por cento. CONCLUSÕES: Na punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo, PA negativa garante ausência de lesões; a PRes é insegura quanto ao mau posicionamento da agulha, mas indica corretamente o bom; a PRec e a PG não reconhecem bem o adequado posicionamento, mas detectam com segurança o inadequado; a PPII acusa com segurança tanto o mau quanto o bom posicionamento da agulha, sendo a prova mais confiável dentre as estudadas.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate tests for Veress needle tip placement intraperitoneally in the left hypochondrium for creating a pneumoperitoneum. METHODS: Needle tip placement tests were evaluated in one hundred patients using the left hypochondrium area. It was considered positive when: aspiration test (PA) -returned organic material; resistance test (PRes) - a low pressure was pushed on the syringe for the liquid infusion; recovery test (PRec) - no liquid was recovered after infusion; dripping test (PG) - drops drained quickly; test for initial intraperitoneal pressure (PPII) - levels were <= 8mmHg. Positive PA suggested bowel injury, while positive PRes, PRec, PG and PPII indicated that needle tip was adequately located in the peritoneal cavity. The Sensitivity ( SE) and Specificity ( SP ), as well as their predictive positive values (PPV) and predictive negative values ( PNV) of these tests were calculated using results correlation which were true-positives (a), false-positives (b), false-negatives (c) and true-negatives (d), accordingly to the formulas: SE =[a/ (a+c)]x100; SP =[d/(b+d)]x100; PPV=[a/(a+b)]x100; PNV=[d(c+d)]x100. RESULTS: If a positive PA had returned, SE and PPV did not fit, and SP=100 percent and PNV =100 percent. In the PRes, SE =0 percent, SP =100 percent, PPV = did not exist and PNV =90 percent. Both in the PRec and in the PG, results were for SE =50 percent, SP =100 percent, PPV =100 percent and PNV =94.7 percent. In the PPII test results were for SE, PPV and PNV =100 percent. CONCLUSION: Left hypochondrium negative PA guaranteed that bowel was not perforated; PRes test is a not accurate test for detection of the needle tip bad placement, however it accurately indicates its good positioning; PRec and the PG tests do not detect the adequate positioning, but they detect very well the inadequate positioning; PPII test shows with reliability both bad and good positioning of the needle, being the most trustworthy test among...

Veress needle insertion in the left hypochondrium in creation of the pneumoperitoneum / Punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo com agulha de Veress para a criação do pneumoperitônio

PURPOSE: To test the efficacy of the puncture in the left hypochondrium as an alternative method. METHODS: Sixty-two patients randomly distributed into two groups were studied: Group LH, puncture in the left hypochondrium (n=30), and Group ML, puncture in the abdominal midline (n=32). The following were assessed: needle positioning tests, number of failed attempts at needle insertion, and time needed for creation of pneumoperitoneum. Gas flow, volume and intraperitoneal pressure were recorded at every 20 seconds, until a 12 mmHg pressure was reached inside the peritoneal cavity. RESULTS: A similar number of positive results for the needle positioning tests were observed in both groups. Two failed attempts to reach the peritoneal cavity were observed in Group ML and one in Group LH. The time necessary for the creation of pneumoperitoneum was on average 3 minutes and 46 seconds for Group LH, and 4 minutes and 2 seconds for Group ML. Average gas flow, volume and pressure were equivalent for both groups. CONCLUSION: Puncture in the left hypochondrium was as effective as puncture in the abdominal midline for the creation of pneumoperitoneum.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a eficácia e segurança da punção alternativa no hipocôndrio esquerdo. MÉTODOS: Sessenta e dois pacientes distribuídos aleatoriamente em dois grupos foram estudados prospectivamente: grupo HE, punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo (n=30) e grupo LM, punção na linha média do abdome (n=32). Foram avaliados os testes de posicionamento da agulha, o número de tentativas frustradas e a duração da instalação do pneumoperitônio. Os fluxos correntes, as pressões intraperitoneais e os volumes injetados foram registrados a cada 20 segundos, até 12 mmHg. RESULTADOS: O número de resultados positivos aos testes de posicionamento da agulha foi semelhante em ambos os grupos. Ocorreram duas tentativas infrutíferas de punção no grupo LM e uma no grupo HE. O tempo necessário para o estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio foi, em média, 3 minutos e 46 segundos para o Grupo HE e 4 minutos e 2 segundos para o grupo LM. As médias dos fluxos, das pressões e dos volumes foram respectivamente equivalentes entre os grupos.. CONCLUSÃO: A punção no HE foi tão eficaz no estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio quanto a punção na LM do abdome.

Veress needle insertion in the left hypochondrium in creation of the pneumoperitoneum.

PURPOSE: To test the efficacy of the puncture in the left hypochondrium as an alternative method. METHODS: Sixty-two patients randomly distributed into two groups were studied: Group LH, puncture in the left hypochondrium (n=30), and Group ML, puncture in the abdominal midline (n=32). The following were assessed: needle positioning tests, number of failed attempts at needle insertion, and time needed for creation of pneumoperitoneum. Gas flow, volume and intraperitoneal pressure were recorded at every 20 seconds, until a 12 mmHg pressure was reached inside the peritoneal cavity. RESULTS: A similar number of positive results for the needle positioning tests were observed in both groups. Two failed attempts to reach the peritoneal cavity were observed in Group ML and one in Group LH. The time necessary for the creation of pneumoperitoneum was on average 3 minutes and 46 seconds for Group LH, and 4 minutes and 2 seconds for Group ML. Average gas flow, volume and pressure were equivalent for both groups. CONCLUSION: Puncture in the left hypochondrium was as effective as puncture in the abdominal midline for the creation of pneumoperitoneum.

Parâmetros eficientes do posicionamento adequado da ponta da agulha de veress durante o estabelecimento de pneumoperitônio / Reliable guidelines for adequate positioning of veress needle on the stablishment of the pneumoperitoneum

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a possibilidade do estabelecimento de parâmetros fidedignos do adequado posicionamento da ponta da agulha de Veress no interior da cavidade peritoneal durante o estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio. MÉTODO: Em 100 pacientes selecionados a ponta da agulha de Veress foi introduzida na cavidade peritoneal e o insuflador foi programado para fluxo de 1,2L/min e pressão máxima final para 12mmHg. No início da insuflação e a cada 20 segundos a pressão intraperitoneal (PI) e o total do volume injetado até aquele momento (TVI) eram registrados. Os dados foram tratados por correlações estatísticas entre momentos e PI, e momentos e TVI. Também foi estabelecida a previsão dos valores de PI e TVI no final de cada um dos quatro primeiros minutos de insulflação, utilizando-se os modelo estimados: PI = 2,3083 + 0,0266 x tempo + 8,3x10-5 x tempo³ - 2,44x10-7 x tempo³ ; TVI = 0,813 + 0,0157 x tempo. RESULTADOS: A PI e o TVI mostraram correlação entre momentos pré-estabelecidos da criação do pneumoperitônio, sendo constatado um ajuste forte: PI = -2E - 07 x tempo³ + 8E - 05 x tempo² + 0,0266 x tempo + 2,3083, com coeficiente de explicação (R2) = 0,8011; TVI = 0,0157 x tempo + 0,1813, com R2 = 0,9604. A previsão de PI e TVI mostrou: PI(mmHg): 1min=4,15; 2min=6,27; 3min=8,36; 4min=10,10 e TVI(L): 1min=1,12; 2min=2,07; 3min=3,01; 4min=3,95. CONCLUSÕES: Parâmetros fidedignos para PI e TVI , quando a ponta da agullha de Veress se encontra na cavidade peritoneal, em dados momentos da insuflação podem ser estabelecidos durante a criação do penumoperitônio.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the possibility of establishing reliable parameters for the appropriate positioning of Veress needle tip in the peritoneal cavity during pneumoperitoneum creation. METHODS: In 100 selected patients Veress needle tip were introduced in the peritoneal cavity and the insufflators were programmed for a flow of 1,2L/min and with final maximum pressure of 12mmHg. At the beginning of the insufflation and at every 20 seconds the intraperitoneal pressure (IP) and the total volume injected (TVI) were recorded. Data was treated by statistical correlation between moments and IP, and moments and TVI. The forecast values of IP and TVI at the end of each one of the four first insufflation minutes were also established, using the following estimated formulas: IP = 2.3083 + 0.0266 x time + 8.3x10-5 x time³ - 2.44x10-7 x time³; TVI = 0.813 + 0.0157 x time. RESULTS: IP and TVI showed a correlation between pre-established moments of pneumoperitoneum creation when a strong adjustment became apparent: IP = -2E - 07 x time³ + 8E - 05 x time² + 0.0266 x time + 2.3083, with a coefficient of explanation: (R2) = 0.8011; TVI = 0.0157 x time + 0.1813, with R2=0.9604. The forecast of IP and TVI showed: IP (mmHg): 1min=4.15; 2 min=6.27; 3 min=8.36; 4 min=10.10 and TVI (L): 1min=1.12; 2 min=2.07; 3 min=3.01; 4 min=3.95. CONCLUSION: Reliable parameters for IP and TVI can be established during pneumoperitoneum creation when the Veress needle tip is located in the peritoneal cavity in a given insufflation moment.

Evaluation of the positioning of the tip of the Veress needle during creation of closed pneumoperitoneum in pigs.

PURPOSE: Erroneous punctures and insufflations are frequent with the use of the Veress needle. Mistaken injections of gas in the preperitoneal space are not rare. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the correct positioning of the tip of the needle during creation of pneumoperitoneum. METHODS: The needle was inserted into the peritoneal cavity. Tests to assess the positioning of the needle tip were carried out. Pressure, flow rate and volume were periodically recorded and the needle was removed, being immediately reinserted into the right hypochondrium and placed in the preperitoneal space. RESULTS: The liquid flow test was always positive in the peritoneal cavity. No resistance to saline injection into the peritoneal cavity was observed, but increased resistance to saline injection into the preperitoneal space was observed in 45.5% of the cases. Some saline was recovered in 63.5% of the cases in the peritoneal cavity, and in 54.5% in the preperitoneal space. Saline drop test was positive in 66.6% of the cases in the peritoneal cavity and in 45.5% in the preperitoneal space. In the peritoneal cavity, initial pressure lower than 5 mm Hg was observed, and this pressure gradually increased during 123 seconds until reaching 15 mm Hg. In the preperitoneal space, initial pressure was 15 mm Hg. CONCLUSIONS: Aspiration, liquid flow and saline drop tests are important, whereas recovery test is inconclusive. Initial pressure of approximately 5 mm Hg indicates that the tip of the needle is in the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneal cavity should hold ten times as much volume of gas as the preperitoneal space. The increase in pressure and volume in the peritoneal cavity can be predicted by statistics.

Evaluation of the positioning of the tip of the Veress needle during creation of closed pneumoperitoneum in pigs

OBJETIVO: Estabelecer parâmetros fidedignos do posicionamento adequado da agulha de Veress na cavidade peritoneal durante o estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio pela técnica fechada. MÉTODOS: Em 11 porcos a agulha foi introduzida na cavidade peritoneal através do hipocôndrio esquerdo. Provas de posicionamento da ponta do instrumento foram efetuadas. Insuflou-se CO2 e registraram-se periodicamente pressões, fluxos e volumes. A posição intraperitoneal da agulha foi confirmada e esta foi retirada, sendo re-introduzida no hipocôndrio direito e posicionada sob visão direta no espaço pré-peritoneal. Os mesmos parâmetros foram aferidos. RESULTADOS: A prova do escoamento foi sempre positiva no peritônio. Não se encontrou resistência à introdução de soro no peritônio em nenhum caso, mas sim em 45,5% dos casos no pré-peritônio. Soro algum foi recuperado em 63,5% no peritônio e em 54,5% no pré-peritônio. O gotejamento fluiu livremente em 66,6% das vezes no peritônio e em 45,5% dos casos no pré-peritônio. No peritônio, pressões iniciais de 5,20 mmHg aumentaram progressivamente durante 123 segundos até atingir 15 mmHg. No pré-peritônio a pressão inicial foi de 15,60 mmHg e oscilou entre 12 e 15,60 mmHg. O volume de gás injetado no peritônio foi de 1500 ml e de 100 ml no pré-peritônio. CONCLUSÕES: Aspiração e observação do escoamento e do gotejamento são importantes; recuperar ou não o soro é inconclusivo. Pressão inicial d" 5 mm é indicativo da ponta da agulha no peritônio, onde devem caber dez vezes mais gás que no pré-peritônio. No peritônio os aumentos das pressões e dos volumes pode ser previstos mediante estatísticas.

Criação do pneumoperitônio mediante punção com agulha de Veress no hipocôndrio esquerdo: ensaio clínico, prospectivo e randomizado / Pneumoperitoneum by using a Veress needle puncture in the left hypochondriac region: a prospective, randomized clinical trial

OBJETIVO: Na criação do pneumoperitônio com agulha de Veress por punção na linha média do abdome têm sido relatados acidentes que, apesar de raros, afetam freqüentemente os grandes vasos. O objetivo desta pesquisa é testar a eficácia da punção alternativa no hipocôndrio esquerdo e avaliar a eficácia e segurança desta punção. MÉTODO: Sessenta e dois pacientes distribuídos aleatoriamente em dois grupos foram estudados prospectivamente: grupo HE, punção no hipocôndrio esquerdo (n = 30), e grupo LM, punção na linha média do abdome (n = 32). Foram avaliados os testes de posicionamento da agulha, o número de tentativas frustradas e a duração da instalação do pneumoperitônio. Os fluxos correntes, as pressões intraperitoneais e os volumes injetados foram registrados a cada 20 segundos, até 12mmHg. RESULTADOS: Os testes de posicionamento foram positivos em ambos os grupos. Ocorreram duas tentativas infrutíferas de punção no grupo LM e uma no grupo HE. O tempo de duração para o estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio foi em média de 3 minutos e 46 segundos para o Grupo HE e de 4 minutos e 2 segundos para o grupo LM. As médias dos fluxos, das pressões e dos volumes foram respectivamente equivalentes entre os grupos. A análise estatística demonstrou que a punção no HE foi tão eficaz no estabelecimento do pneumoperitônio quanto a punção na LM do abdome. CONCLUSÕES: A punção no HE deve ser o local de escolha para a punção com agulha de Veress na criação do pneumoperitônio artificial pela técnica fechada, por ser segura e eficaz.

[One layer sutures of digestive tract knotted in the lumen, in dogs: perforating stitch versus serosubmucosal suture]. / Técnicas de sutura do tubo digestivo em plano único com nós atados no lume, em cães: pontos simples totais versus pontos extramucosos.

OBJECTIVE: To compare hand sewn digestive tract single layer anastomosis with knots tied in the lumen: total stitches versus serosubmucosal. METHODS: Six mongrel dogs were submitted to laparotomy, each one with two transversal jejunum sections, 30 and 70 cm far from Treizt angle and suture, serosubmucosal and total stitches, both with knots tied in the lumen, over the mucosa, at the posterior wall. After slaughter (7th post-operative day) was evaluated the peritoneal adhesions at posterior wall. The macro and microscopic features was observed. Wilcox on rank sum test was applied for the histhometry. RESULTS: More profuse adhesions with the serosubmucosal stitches tied in the lumen with adherence tissue over the suture line, avoiding the serosa, within or without healing deformation of the suture lines, doing an anastomosis angle. There was good serosa reconstitution with total stitches. The epithelium was perfectly reconstituted at serosubmucosa, but not at total stitches, where was residual focus of acute inflammation. The reline and regeneration of wall components (except the serosa, whose regeneration was impaired by peritoneal adherences) were better with serosubmucosal then total stitches. The muscularis never regeneration in anyone suture. The polimorphonuclear cells, macrophages, fibroblasts, and collagen fibers was more numerous (statistical significance) at total stitches. CONCLUSION: Total stitches with knots tied in the lumen, at posterior wall, over the mucosa are safe full, despite of major inflammation. Serosubmucosal with knots tied in the lumen, at posterior wall, over the mucosa, allows peritoneal adherences formation, and should be avoided.

Técnicas de sutura do tubo digestivo em plano único com nós atados no lume, em cães: pontos simples totais versus pontos extramucosos / One layer sutures of digestive tract knotted in the lumen, in dogs: perforating stitch versus serosubmucosal suture

OBJETIVO: Comparar a anastomose do tubo digestivo em plano único com nós atados no lume por sutura com pontos totais versus pontos extramucosos. MÉTODOS: Foram operados seis cães, com realização de duas secções transversas do jejuno a 30 cm e a 70 cm da flexura duodenojejunal e sutura, na face posterior com pontos extramucosos atados sobre a submucosa, e na face anterior com pontos totais atados sobre a mucosa. No 7° PO foram avaliadas, na face posterior, as aderências na linha de sutura e feitos exames macroscópico e microscópico. RESULTADOS: As aderências peritoneais foram mais profusas nas suturas extramucosas com tecido aderencial sobre a linha de sutura, sem reconstituição da serosa, ou com a deformidade cicatricial das serosas dos cotos angulando a anastomose. A serosa teve boa reconstituição nas suturas totais. O epitélio mucoso reconstituiu-se perfeitamente nas extramucosas, mas não nas totais. Nas suturas totais houve focos residuais de inflamação aguda.O realinhamento, a reestruturação e a regeneração das camadas (exceto a serosa, cuja regeneração foi prejudicada por aderências) foi melhor na sutura extramucosa que na total. A muscular da mucosa não se regenerou em nenhuma anastomose. Os polimorfonucleares, os macrófagos, os fibroblastos e as fibras colágenas foram mais numerosos (significância estatística) na sutura total. CONCLUSÃO: As suturas totais da parede posterior da anastomose com nós atados no lume, sobre a mucosa, são seguras, apesar da inflamação maior. A sutura extramucosa da parede posterior, com nós atados no lume, sobre a submucosa, propicia a formação de aderências peritoneais, devendo ser evitada.