Retrospective Review of Complications of Liver Hydatid Cyst Surgery with Emphasis on Outcomes of Omentoplasty.

BACKGROUND: The outcome and complications of liver hydatid cyst surgeries with new and old techniques are not well determined. We intended to present the results of operations done for patients with hepatic hydatid cyst in an endemic area. METHODS: Data of 112 patients referred and operated for liver hydatid cyst, in Imam Khomeini Hospital complex, Tehran, Iran, from 2015 to 2018, were collected including demographic characteristics, operation parameters and complication related statistics. The variables were presented for different surgical methods including operations with and without omentoplasty. RESULTS: Patients aged 39. 3 ± 13. 9 yr (70 females; 63. 5%). Most frequent clinical complaint was vague abdominal pain (n=45; 40. 2%). The most prevalent comorbidity was hypertension (18; 16.0%). Conservative methods were chosen more frequently including omentoplasty (44; 39. 3%), cyst drainage (27; 24. 1%), cyst resection (19; 17%) and marsupialization (3; 2. 7%). Overall, 56 patients (50%) were operated with omentoplasty as the single method or in combination with segmentectomy. Complications occurred less in patients operated with omentoplasty (41. 1 vs. 23. 2%; P=0. 043); particularly, biloma was more frequent in surgeries without omentoplasty (7. 1 vs 0. 0%; P=0. 042). Persistence and recurrence rates were 12. 5% and 3. 6% with relative predilection in, respectively, segmentectomy and lobectomy surgical methods compared to Omentoplasty. No mortality was recorded. CONCLUSIONS: In our case series of hepatic hydatid cyst patients, omentoplasty was safe with less complication and similar long-term recurrence rate.

Preliminary clinical experience of ipsilateral simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation / 中华器官移植杂志

Objective To preliminarily explore the clinical efficacy of ipsilateral simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation (SPK) .Methods Ipsilateral SPK was performed in 40 patients from September 2016 to August 2018 .During a follow-up period of 6 to 29 months ,we summarized the efficacy and complications of the technique .Results Up to now ,38 patients achieved an exceelent clinical efficacy with no major surgical complications .However ,two patients died of severe pneumonia .The postoperative serum levels of creatinine at 3 ,6 ,12 ,24 months were 107 ,102 ,107 ,110 umol/L ;creatinine clearance rate 64 ,67 ,64 ,63 ml/min;fasting glucose 4 .6 ,5 .1 ,4 .6 ,5 .2 mmol/L ;glycated hemoglobin 4 .8％ , 5 .4％ ,4 .9％ ,5 .2％ respectively .And 1/2-year pancrea and kidney graft survival rates both were 92％ . Complications included kidney graft rejection (n= 11) ,pancreas graft rejection (n= 12) ,simultaneous renal & pancreas graft rejection (n=6) ,renal graft DGF (n=1) ,pulmonary infection (n=14) ,urinary tract infections (n=18) ,gastrointestinal bleeding (n=10) diarrhea (n=6) ,splenic venous thrombosis (n=2) ,incomplete ureteric obstruction of renal allograft (n=3) ,urine leakage (n=1) and pancreas allograft dysfunction (n= 2) .There were no severe surgical complications .After aggressive interventions ,all postoperative complications were cured and none required excision of kidney or pancreas .Conclusions Ipsilateral SPK has definite therapeutic efficacy and it is worth wider popularization .

Therapeutic Observation of Electroacupuncture plus Umbilical Moxibustion for Gastrointestinal Dysfunction after Gynecological Abdominal Operation / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture plus umbilical moxibustion in treating gastrointestinal dysfunction after gynecological abdominal operation.Method Totally 112 eligible patients undergone gynecological operation were randomized into group A of 37 cases, group B of 38 cases, and group C of 37 cases. Group A was intervened by electroacupuncture, group B was by umbilical moxibustion, while group C was by electroacupuncture plus umbilical moxibustion. After a treatment course, the symptom scores, restored time of bowel sounds, anal exhaust time, motilin (MTL), gastrin (GAS), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) contents were observed and compared, and the clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups.Result The symptom scores of the three groups were significantly changed after the intervention (P<0.05). After the treatment, the symptom score of group C was significantly different from that of group A and B (P<0.05). The restored time of bowel sounds and anal exhaust time in group C were significantly different from that of group A and B (P<0.05). The MTL, GAS, and VIP contents of the three groups were significantly changed after the intervention (P<0.05). The MTL, GAS, and VIP contents of group C were markedly different from that of group A and B (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 86.5% in group A, versus 81.6% in group B and 97.3% in group C. The total effective rate of group C was significantly different from that of group A and B (P<0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture plus umbilical moxibustion is effective in treating gastrointestinal dysfunction after gynecological abdominal operation.

The significance and role of laparoscopic vertical cutting of the closed distal rectum in dual-anastomosis for patients with low rectal cancer / 中国癌症杂志

Background and purpose:Anastomotic leakage and low anterior resection syndrome(LARS) are both common complications in dual-anastomosis for patients with low rectal cancer. The aim of this study was to observe and explore the signiifcance and role of vertical cutting of the closed distal rectum in dual-anastomosis for patients with low rectal cancer.Methods:A total number of 120 patients with mid-low rectal cancer who admitted to and completed laparoscopic rectal cancer resection in the Department of General Surgery, the First Afifliated Hospital of Soochow University from Feb. 2010 to Jun. 2014 were pair-matched into Groups A and B based on their gender,age, tumor size, the distance of lower edge to the dentate line and tumor staging, etc. For the 55 patients in Group A (observation group), the rectum distal end was closed vertically instead of horizontally while disposing “the ifrst intestinal anastomosis”, intestine-intestine anastomosis was conducted in an “end-corner” approach when dealing with “the second intestinal anastomosis”, upper corner (“dog ear”) of the closed line in the distal end of the rectum was removed, the lower corner (“dog ear”) of the closed line in the distal end of the rectum was removed using vascular occlusion clamp method, and the T-shaped interchanges (“dangerous triangle”) of stapled sutures formed after anastomosis were strengthened with absorbable suture. For the 65 patients in Group B (control group), laparoscopic dual anastomosis was conducted using conventional method, and the two “dog-ears” and “dangerous triangles” were kept without any treatment. The clinical outcomes of the two groups of patients were analyzed retrospectively. Results:In group A, It was convenient to complete the operation when the “dog ears” and “dangerous triangle” on the vertical line after cutting the closed distal rectum vertically by “end-corner” anastomosis. The axis of intestine formed a certain angle making the closed distal rectum into “ampulla” sample without “dog ears”. the “dangerous triangle” were strengthened with absorbable suture. In group B, The distal and proximal intestine located on the same axis after intestine-intestine anastomosis leaving two “dog ears” and a “dangerous triangle”. The general clinical data of patients in the two groups were comparable and not signiifcantly different (P>0.05). The two groups of patients showed no signiifcant differences in blood loss, postoperative drainage, postoperative anastomotic bleeding, anal exhaust time, and length of hospital stay (P>0.05). However, the operation time as well as the numbers of anastomotic ifstula occurrence, defecation, tenesmus and post-operation re-ostomy differed significantly (P<0.05).Conclusion:Vertical cutting of the closed distal rectum with dual anastomosis made the “new” intestine closer to the physiological bending and morphology of the rectum, meanwhile, it simpliifed the approach of removing “dog ear” and strengthening “dangerous triangle”, ifnally it signiifcantly reduced the incidence of post-surgical complications.

La histerectomía obstétrica como un problema vigente / The obstetric hysterectomy as a prevailing problem

Introducción: la histerectomía obstétrica es la resección parcial o total del útero, realizada generalmente de emergencia por complicaciones del embarazo, parto o puerperio, o por complicación de una enfermedad preexistente. Objetivo: determinar la incidencia y las principales causas que llevan a la intervención y su relación con algunos factores obstétricos. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo y longitudinal, de casos, a todas las pacientes que se les realizó histerectomía obstétrica en el Hospital Universitario América Arias desde enero del 2004 hasta diciembre del 2009. Se revisaron las historias clínicas, el registro del servicio de salón de operaciones, los carnés obstétricos y el registro del servicio de anatomía patológica. Resultados: se realizaron un total de 96 histerectomías obstétricas, para una tasa de 4,9 por 1 000 nacidos y un promedio de 16 histerectomías por año. Las principales indicaciones fueron la hemorragia y la sepsis. El grupo etario que predominó en relación con el total de nacimientos fue ≥ 35 años, siendo en este grupo la hemorragia la indicación más frecuente y los antecedentes obstétricos de ≥ 3 gestaciones. La terminación de embarazo por cesárea constituyó un factor relevante. La anemia fue la complicación más frecuente. Conclusión: la incidencia se mantiene en cifras similares a quinquenios anteriores por lo que continúa siendo un problema de salud para nuestra Institución(AU)

Introduction: the obstetric hysterectomy is the partial or total resection of uterus, performed generally of emergency due to the pregnancy, delivery or puerperium complications or by a prior disease. Objective: to determine the incidence and the major causes leading to intervention and its relation to some obstetric factors. Methods: a longitudinal, retrospective, descriptive and observational study was conducted in all patients underwent obstetric hysterectomy in the América Arias University Hospital from January, 2004 to December, 2009. All medical records were reviewed, the service registry of the operating room, the obstetrics cards and the registry of the pathological anatomy. Results: a total of 96 obstetric hysterectomies were performed for a rate of 4,9 per 1000 born and an average of 16 hysterectomies per year. The main indications were hemorrhage and sepsis. The predominant age group in relation to total of births was of ≥ 35 years and in this group the hemorrhage was the more frequent indication and the obstetric backgrounds of ≥ 3 pregnancies. The termination of pregnancy by cesarean section was a relevant factor. Anemia was the commonest complication. Conclusion: incidence remains in figures similar to prior five-year period thus this is a health problem for our Institution(AU)

La histerectomía obstétrica como un problema vigente / The obstetric hysterectomy as a prevailing problem

Introducción: la histerectomía obstétrica es la resección parcial o total del útero, realizada generalmente de emergencia por complicaciones del embarazo, parto o puerperio, o por complicación de una enfermedad preexistente. Objetivo: determinar la incidencia y las principales causas que llevan a la intervención y su relación con algunos factores obstétricos. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo y longitudinal, de casos, a todas las pacientes que se les realizó histerectomía obstétrica en el Hospital Universitario América Arias desde enero del 2004 hasta diciembre del 2009. Se revisaron las historias clínicas, el registro del servicio de salón de operaciones, los carnés obstétricos y el registro del servicio de anatomía patológica. Resultados: se realizaron un total de 96 histerectomías obstétricas, para una tasa de 4,9 por 1 000 nacidos y un promedio de 16 histerectomías por año. Las principales indicaciones fueron la hemorragia y la sepsis. El grupo etario que predominó en relación con el total de nacimientos fue ≥ 35 años, siendo en este grupo la hemorragia la indicación más frecuente y los antecedentes obstétricos de ≥ 3 gestaciones. La terminación de embarazo por cesárea constituyó un factor relevante. La anemia fue la complicación más frecuente. Conclusión: la incidencia se mantiene en cifras similares a quinquenios anteriores por lo que continúa siendo un problema de salud para nuestra Institución

Introduction: the obstetric hysterectomy is the partial or total resection of uterus, performed generally of emergency due to the pregnancy, delivery or puerperium complications or by a prior disease. Objective: to determine the incidence and the major causes leading to intervention and its relation to some obstetric factors. Methods: a longitudinal, retrospective, descriptive and observational study was conducted in all patients underwent obstetric hysterectomy in the América Arias University Hospital from January, 2004 to December, 2009. All medical records were reviewed, the service registry of the operating room, the obstetrics cards and the registry of the pathological anatomy. Results: a total of 96 obstetric hysterectomies were performed for a rate of 4,9 per 1000 born and an average of 16 hysterectomies per year. The main indications were hemorrhage and sepsis. The predominant age group in relation to total of births was of ≥ 35 years and in this group the hemorrhage was the more frequent indication and the obstetric backgrounds of ≥ 3 pregnancies. The termination of pregnancy by cesarean section was a relevant factor. Anemia was the commonest complication. Conclusion: incidence remains in figures similar to prior five-year period thus this is a health problem for our Institution

Histerectomía vaginal sin prolapso: estudio de cohorte: Medellín (Colombia) 2008-2010 / Vaginal hysterectomy without prolapse: a 2008-2010 cohort study in Medellín (Colombia)

Objetivo: describir los resultados posquirúrgicos de la histerectomía vaginal sin prolapso uterino. Materiales y métodos: estudio de cohorte de pacientes, a quienes se les practicó histerectomía vaginal sin prolapso (HSVP) por patología benigna uterina, utilizando la técnica de Heaney modificada y técnicas de morcelamiento uterino en la Clínica Medellín – Antioquia, entre septiembre de 2008 y febrero de 2010. Se realizó muestreo secuencial estricto. Se estimó un tamaño de muestra de 84 pacientes. Se midieron las características sociodemográficas, características del útero, diagnóstico preoperatorio, tiempo quirúrgico, comorbilidades, y complicaciones. Resultados: fueron intervenidos 84 pacientes, de los cuales un 8,33% presentaron complicaciones (n: 7/84), el 3,6% de estas, fueron intraoperatorias (2 lesiones vesicales y 1 lesión rectal) y el 4,76% posoperatorias (1 absceso pélvico con dehiscencia secundaria de la herida, 1 sepsis, 2 granulomas del muñón vaginal). También, fueron encontrados 9 casos de infección del tracto urinario (ITU) (10,71%). Conclusión: La HVSP es una técnica quirúrgica que en manos expertas y con instrumental quirúrgico adecuado, surge como alternativa para el manejo de la patología uterina benigna.

Objective: describing the post-surgical results of vaginal hysterectomy (VH) without uterine prolapse. Materials and methods: this was a cohort study of patients who had undergone vaginal hysterectomy withoutprolapse(VHWP) forbenignuterinepathology using a modified Heaney technique and uterine morcellationtechniquesintheClínicaMedellínbetween September 2008 and February 2010. Strict sequential sampling was done. Patient sample size was estimated at 84. Socio-demographic characteristics, uttering characteristics,pre-operationdiagnosis,timeinsurgery, comorbidities and complications were measured. Results: 84 patients were operated on; complications occurred in 8.33% of them (n: 7/84), 3.6% were intra-operation (2 vesical lesions and 1 rectal lesion) and 4.76% were post-operation (1 pelvic abscess with secondary dehiscence of the wound, 1 sepsis, 2 granulomas of the vaginal cuff). There were 9 cases of urinary tract infection (UTI) (10.71%). Conclusion: VHWP emerges as an alternative for surgical treatment of benign uterine diseases when performed by expert hands and with the appropriate surgical instrumentals.

Complications and prevention of subrapubic transvesical prostatectomy / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To explore the etiology and prevention of common post-prostatectomy complications,including hemorrhage,wound infection,bladder detrusor muscle instability,incontinence and bladder neck contractures.Methods:The advanced prostatectomy techniques were performed on 114 BPH patients,including the deep 8-shaped suture of prostatic vessels,packet-shaped suture and slinging of bladder neck,a deep and wide V-shaped piece of tissue resected from the heightened posterior part of the bladder neck to avoid tear of the external urethral sphincter during operation period.A#22F three-way Foley urethral catheter for drainage and traction.A multiple hole rubber drain catheter was placed in retropubis,and was implanted 0.125% bupicarine was transfused into epidural continuously by patient controled epidural analgesia (PCEA) post-operatively.Results:Complication rate of patients treated with the above method decreased obviously( P