Easy way to perform a labia minora reduction.

BACKGROUND: Labia minora reduction is a surgery in the rise. Surgeons are left with a large choice of described techniques yet there is a paucity of visual data to guide surgeons through this procedure. Also, many gynecologic surgeons are reluctant to perform this operation emphasizing potential complications. TECHNIQUE: We present a step by step visual support of a wedge resection technique. EXPERIENCE: This technique of labia minora reduction is safe and carries a great satisfaction rate among patients. CONCLUSION: We believe that a visual description of a simple and quick technique will help standardized patient care and achieve good outcomes.

Postoperative pelvic pain: An imaging approach.

Postoperative pelvic pain after gynecological surgery is a readily detected but unspecific sign of complication. Imaging as a complement to physical examination helps establish the etiological diagnosis. In the context of emergency surgery, vascular, urinary and digestive injuries constitute the most frequent intraoperative complications. During the follow-up of patients who had undergone pelvic surgery, imaging should be performed to detect recurrent disease, postoperative fibrosis, adhesions and more specific complications related to prosthetic material. Current guidelines recommend using pelvic ultrasonography as the first line imaging modality whereas the use of pelvic computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging should be restricted to specific situations, depending on local availability of equipment and suspected disease.

[Oncoplastic breast surgery for the management of ductal carcinoma in situ]. / Place de l'oncoplastie dans la prise en charge des carcinomes canalaires in situ.

DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ) constitutes 15,2% of breast cancers. Conservative surgery coupled with adjuvant radiotherapy is often recommended. The rate of revision surgery is high, from 30 to 60%. The concern is a high quality resection within clear margins with a satisfactory aesthetic result. The objective of this review is to precise the place of oncoplastic surgery in DCIS care. Among risk factors of recurrence, tumoral invasion of surgical margins is capital. In histology, clear margins usually adopted for DCIS are 2mm, even though there is no international consensus. Recent studies show that a 10mm limit would be better. Aesthetic damage caused by surgery, often increased by radiotherapy, has a negative impact on women quality of life: oncoplastic surgery may minimize it. Techniques of plastic surgery, arranged into level 1 and 2, allow pushing back conservative treatment limits by removing a larger tumor with clear margins. Often used in invasive cancers, few data exist regarding oncoplastic surgery and DCIS. It allows to increase the dimensions of surgical resection by 20% and to decrease positive margins significantly therefore the rate of revision surgeries. Patients are satisfied with it. Specific indications need to be clarified according to age, size and "comedonecrosis" presence. Oncoplastic surgery should be developed in DCIS specific care.

Overview of digital breast tomosynthesis: Clinical cases, benefits and disadvantages.

In France, the national breast cancer-screening program is based on mammography combined with clinical breast examination, and sometimes breast ultrasound for patients with high breast density. Digital breast tomosynthesis is a currently assessed 3D imaging technique in which angular projections of the stationary compressed breast are acquired automatically. When combined with mammography, clinicians can review both conventional (2D) as well as three-dimensional (3D) data. The purpose of this article is to review recent reports on this new breast imaging technique and complements this information with our personal experience. The main advantages of tomosynthesis are that it facilitates the detection and characterization of breast lesions, as well as the diagnosis of occult lesions in dense breasts. However, to do this, patients are exposed to higher levels of radiation than with 2D mammography. In France, the indications for tomosynthesis and its use in breast cancer-screening (individual and organized) are yet to be defined, as is its role in the diagnosis and staging of breast cancer (multiple lesions). Further studies assessing in particular the combined reconstruction of the 2D view using 3D tomosynthesis data acquired during a single breast compression event, and therefore reducing patient exposure to radiation, are expected to provide valuable insight.

[Reexcision for positive margins in the surgery of ductal carcinoma in situ: are there any risk factors?]. / Reprise chirurgicale des carcinomes canalaires in situ pour exérèse non in sano : existe-t-il des facteurs de risque ?

OBJECTIVES: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a common breast lesion (10% of breast cancers). In most of the cases the standard treatment is a partial mastectomy combined with adjuvant irradiation. However, when positive margins (<2mm) occur, surgical re-excision is necessary. The purpose of our study was to determine the rate of reoperation for positive margins in DCIS and identify potential preoperative risk factors of unhealthy margins. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of 63 patients. We collected cases of DCIS at the Lille and Valenciennes' hospitals from the 1st of January 2007 till the 1st of January 2012. RESULTS: Fifty patients have had a partial mastectomy and 28 patients (56%) have had one or two complementary interventions to get healthy resection margins. The pathologic tumor size (>10mm) appears to be a risk factor for positive margins. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Few studies were aimed at identifying risk factors for unhealthy margins for DCIS. The main risk factors found in the literature are: the presence of comedonecrosis, tumor greater than 10mm, a palpable tumor, the absence of a preoperative biopsy, the low-grade lesions. Our study confirmed the influence of tumor size greater than 10mm as a risk factor for positive margins.

[Study of surplus cost of robotic assistance for radical hysterectomy, versus laparotomy and standard laparoscopy]. / Étude du surcoût de la cœlioscopie assistée par robot dans l'hystérectomie élargie.

OBJECTIVES: The study purpose was to compare the costs among robotic, laparoscopic and open radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty-seven patients underwent robotic radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. Cases were performed by three surgeons, at two institutions, and were retrospectively reviewed to perform a cost comparison between all three modalities. We included costs for edible materials in anesthesia and surgery, but costs for staff and indirect financial expenses were excluded. Those data are compared to open and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy data. RESULTS: The average cost for robotic assistance presented a surplus of 1796 euros compare to laparotomy and 1313 euros compare to standard laparoscopy in 2008, and 1320 and 837 euros respectively. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The average cost for radical hysterectomy was highest for robotic, followed by standard laparoscopy, and least for laparotomy. However, over only 2 years of use, this difference tends to decrease. Medico-economic impact is the main restraint for robotic assistance development, and needs to be assessed permanently.

[Abrikossof tumor of the cervical esophagus]. / Tumeur d'Abrikossoff de l'oesophage cervical.

The aim of this study was to report one granular cells tumor of the cervical esophagus revealed by dysphagia. X-rays examination showed a paraesophageal tumor and esophagoscopy, a narrow stenosis and a benign ulceration. The tumor was removed through left cervical approach with suture of the esophageal opening. Pathological examination found a granular cells tumor infiltrating musculosa and measuring 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.