Fibrin glue v sutured bolster: lessons learned during 100 laparoscopic partial nephrectomies

PURPOSE: Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) is performed with marked technical variations. We defined the limits of sutureless LPN and determined which closure technique is best in a particular situation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: During 100 consecutive LPNs fibrin glue products were used for closure in the first 75 (group 1) and sutured bolsters were applied when the collecting system (CS) or renal sinus was entered in the final 25 (group 2). RESULTS: In groups 1 and 2 hand assisted laparoscopy was used in 72% vs 40% of cases and hilar clamping was used in 27% vs 92%, respectively. Mean tumor size was 25 vs 26 mm, tumor depth was 11 vs 13 mm, distance to the renal sinus was 9 vs 5 mm, operating room time was 185 vs 210 minutes, estimated blood loss was 398 vs 247 cc and hospital stay was 2.9 vs 2.6 days in groups 1 and 2, respectively. Overall postoperative hemorrhage and urine leakage occurred in 9% and 2% of patients, respectively. Tumors associated with postoperative hemorrhage/leakage tended to be larger (35 vs 24 mm, p = 0.007) and closer to the renal sinus (0.5 vs 8.2 mm, p = 0.02). Postoperative hemorrhage or urine leakage occurred in 41% of the 17 patients in group 1 with CS or renal sinus entry but in only 2 of the 58 (3.4%) without entry (p <0.0001). In group 2 hemorrhage/leakage occurred in 11% of the 18 patients with CS or renal sinus entry (vs same subset in group 1, p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: LPN with closure using fibrin glue products provides adequate hemostasis when the CS or renal sinus is not entered. When the CS or renal sinus is entered, a sutured bolster is recommended.     

肾盏憩室及其并发症的外科处理

目的 探讨肾盏憩室合并结石、感染的诊治特点及方法.方法肾盏憩室患者29例.男11例,女18例.平均年龄26(18～61)岁.其中单纯性肾盏憩室3例,合并感染14例(其中3例外院以肾囊肿行去顶减压术后漏尿转入),合并结石12例.行开放手术治疗10例,憩室去顶,并缝合憩室开口;行腹腔镜下手术8例,憩室处理同开放手术,2例合并结石者同时行取石术;行经皮肾镜取石术(PCNL)11例,取出结石并扩张憩室盏颈,留置肾造瘘管,其中1例中转开放.结果开放及腹腔镜下手术均取得成功,腹腔镜术后1例漏尿予患侧放置双J管1个月后治愈;1例行PCNL术失败中转开放.取石术后1周复查KUB平片无结石残留.29例平均随访14(6～24)个月,患者症状明显改善,无再发感染及结石.结论肾盏憩室常合并结石及感染,采用腹腔镜及PCNL等手术治疗安全可行,疗效确切.术前确诊、术前准备及术中证实是确保手术成功的重要环节.

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Objective To analyze the diagnosis and treatment for complications of renal caliceal diverticulum with calculi or infection. Methods A retrospective investigation was performed on 29 cases with renal caliceal diverticulum. The 29 cases included 11 males and 18 females aged 18 to 61 years. Among the study group, 3 cases were simple renal caliceal diverticulum, 12 cases were diagnosed as diverticular calculi and 14 cases presented recurrent urinary tract infections including 3 cases with urinary fistula after unroofing and decompression as renal simple cyst from another hospital. Ten cases underwent an open operation that unroofed and decompressed the cyst, and sutured the diverticular neck. Eight cases underwent laparoscopic operation similar to the open operation, including lithotomy in caliceal diverticulum in 2 cases. Eleven cases diagnosed with caliceal diverticular calculi were taken one-stage percutaneous nephrolithotomy including dilating the diverticular neck, remaining the nephrostomy catheter and Double-J ureteral stents, and 1 case was transferred to open operation.Results The open and laparoscopic operations were performed successfully. One case was cured by Double-J ureteral stenting after postoperative urinary leakage. One case was transferred to open operation for the failure of percutaneous puncturation. X-ray examination revealed that there were no remaining stones after the operation. All the patients were followed up for 6 to 24 months without calculi and infection recurrence. Conclusions Stones and infection are common that complications of renal caliceal diverticulum. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laparoscopy and other operations were effective and feasible treatment options for cases with complications of renal caliceal diverticulum. Exact diagnosis was very important for treatment of renal caliceal diverticulum before operation.     

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for caliceal diverticular calculi: a novel single stage approach

PURPOSE: Current percutaneous treatment of symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi involves renal access, stone removal, dilation of the diverticular communication, fulguration of the cavity and placement of a nephrostomy tube. We reviewed the outcomes of patients undergoing a novel single stage percutaneous nephrolithotomy technique for radiopaque caliceal diverticular stones that eliminates ureteral catheterization and entry into the renal collecting system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 21 patients (8 male and 13 female including 1 bilateral) with a mean age of 42.4 years underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy for caliceal diverticular stones from February 2001 to May 2003. Of the diverticula 12 were upper pole, 4 were interpolar and 6 were lower pole. Infracostal access was established by the urologist directly onto the radiopaque stones without the aid of a ureteral catheter. After balloon tract dilation a 30Fr Amplatz sheath was placed and following stone removal the diverticulum was fulgurated. The infundibulum was neither cannulated nor dilated. A 20Fr red rubber catheter or an 8.5Fr Cope loop was placed into the diverticulum. Stone-free status was assessed by noncontrast computerized tomography on postoperative day 1 (POD1). The drainage tube was removed if there was no urine drainage and the kidney was stone-free. Excretory urography was performed at 3 months to evaluate diverticular resolution. RESULTS: Of 21 patients 20 were discharged home tubeless on POD1 and 18 of 21 (85.7%) renal units were stone- free on POD1 noncontrast computerized tomography. Mean operative time was 58.5 minutes and mean stone burden was 138.9 mm. Mean stone diameter was 11.6 mm and mean diverticular diameter was 15.3 mm. Of 22 renal units 16 had followup excretory urography. All diverticula decreased in size and 14 (87.5%) had complete resolution. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with symptomatic radiopaque caliceal diverticular stones, a single stage procedure without the need for ureteral catheterization combined with direct infracostal diverticular puncture allows for a rapid procedure with little morbidity.     

Exploring the learning curve, pathological outcomes and perioperative morbidity of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy performed for renal mass

PURPOSE: We investigated the learning curve, pathological results and perioperative morbidity of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The records of all LPN cases at our institution between January 1999 and March 2004 were reviewed. Of 223 cases 217 (97.3%) were performed for an enhancing renal mass. RESULTS: Mean tumor size was 2.6 cm (range 1 to 10) and 95.4% of patients had a normal contralateral kidney. Transient vascular control was performed in 75.1% of cases. Mean operative time (186 minutes) decreased with surgeon experience (p = 0.003) but was independent of tumor size (p = 0.964). Mean warm ischemia time (27.6 minutes) depended on tumor size (p = 0.005) but not on experience (0.964). Mean blood loss was 385 cc and the perioperative transfusion rate was 6.9%. Postoperative complications occurred in 23 cases (10.6%) with the most common being ileus (1.8%), bleeding (1.8%) and urinary leakage (1.4%). Although the mean serum creatinine change after LPN was a function of tumor size (p <0.001), it was clinically insignificant (0.13 mg/dl). No significant relationship was observed between warm ischemia time and creatinine change (p = 0.262). The final pathological evaluation revealed renal cell carcinoma in 144 patients (66.4%) and the overall positive margin rate was 3.5%. Only 2 renal cell carcinoma recurrences in the operated kidney (1.4%) were identified (mean followup +/- SD 24 +/- 12 months). CONCLUSIONS: LPN is an effective approach for treating small renal masses with low perioperative morbidity. Contrary to previous reports, more than 30% of the enhancing renal lesions excised in this series were found to be benign on final pathological evaluation.     

Ureteral stenting after ureteroscopy for distal ureteral calculi: a multi-institutional prospective randomized controlled study assessing pain, outcomes and complications

PURPOSE: We compare postoperative pain, stone-free rates and complications after ureteroscopic treatment of distal ureteral calculi with or without the use of ureteral stents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 113 patients with distal ureteral calculi amenable to ureteroscopic treatment were prospectively randomized into stented (53) and unstented (60) groups. Stones were managed with semirigid ureteroscopes with or without distal ureteral dilation and/or intracorporeal lithotripsy. Preoperative and postoperative pain questionnaires were obtained from each patient. Patients with stents had them removed 3 to 10 days postoperatively. Radiographic followup was performed postoperatively to assess stone-free rates and evidence of obstruction. RESULTS: Six patients randomized to the unstented group were withdrawn from the study after significant intraoperative ureteral trauma was recognized, including 3 ureteral perforations, that required ureteral stent placement, leaving 53 with stents and 54 without for analysis. Patients with stents had statistically significantly more postoperative flank pain (p = 0.005), bladder pain (p <0.001), urinary symptoms (p = 0.002), overall pain (p <0.001) and total narcotic use (p <0.001) compared to the unstented group. Intraoperative ureteral dilation or intracorporeal lithotripsy did not statistically significantly affect postoperative pain or narcotic use in either group (p >0.05 in all cases). Overall mean stone size in our study was 6.6 mm. There were 4 (7.4%) patients without stents who required postoperative readmission to the hospital secondary to flank pain. All patients (85%) who underwent imaging postoperatively were without evidence of obstruction or ureteral stricture on followup imaging (mean followup plus or minus standard deviation 1.8 +/- 1.5 months), and the stone-free rate was 99.1%. CONCLUSIONS: Uncomplicated ureteroscopy for distal ureteral calculi with or without intraoperative ureteral dilation can safely be performed without placement of a ureteral stent. Patients without stents had significantly less pain, fewer urinary symptoms and decreased narcotic use postoperatively.     

Comparison of gelatine matrix-thrombin sealants used during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

OBJECTIVE

To compare haemostasis and other outcomes after the use of bovine‐derived or porcine‐derived gelatine matrix‐thrombin sealants (GMTS) in a continuous series of patients during and for 6 months after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN).

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Between October 2006 and September 2007, a consecutive sample of 35 patients with renal tumours underwent LPN by a single surgeon at a referral centre. Group 1 (25 patients) received a bovine‐derived GMTS and Group 2 (10 patients) a porcine‐derived GMTS. All patients underwent LPN and received one of the two GMTS, applied to the resected bed before sutured renorrhaphy over oxidized nitrocellulose bolsters. Surgical and pathology variables, including ischaemia time, blood loss, tumour size, and serum creatinine values before and after LPN, were measured. Glomerular filtration rates were calculated before and after LPN. Haemostasis was ascertained by visual examination.

RESULTS

Intraoperative haemostasis was achieved in all cases. No associated complications occurred within 3 weeks of LPN. The two groups were comparable in age (median, 65 vs 69 years, P = 0.62), gender, tumour number and location, median ischaemia time (34 vs 28 min, P = 0.148), and blood loss (200 vs 150 mL, P = 0.518). One patient in Group 1 developed a urinary fistula. One patient in Group 2 experienced self‐limited gross haematuria.

CONCLUSIONS

Both the porcine‐ and bovine‐derived agents provided acceptable haemostasis without adverse events during LPN and in the early postoperative period. Occurrences of delayed haemorrhage and urinary fistula were not likely to be related to the choice of prothrombotic agent.     

Initial experience in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal tumor with clamping of renal vessels

PURPOSE: To describe our initial experience with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) with clamping of the renal vessels before tumor excision and suturing of the renal parenchyma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between July 2001 and April 2002, 19 consecutive patients underwent transperitoneal LPN in our institution, 14 for tumors <4 cm with suspicion of renal-cell cancer and 5 for suspicion of angiomyolipoma at CT with one tumor confirmed histopathologically by percutaneous needle biopsy. We divided these patients into the first 10 cases (Group 1) and the last 9 cases (Group 2). One patient had end-stage renal disease but was not on dialysis; the remaining patients had elective partial nephrectomy. Initially, a ureteral catheter was placed. The partial nephrectomy was performed with clamping of the renal vessels, so that the tumor was excised with cold scissors. Intracorporeal cooling of the kidney was achieved by a ureteral catheter connected to a 4 degrees C solution flowing to the renal pelvis during the whole procedure until the clamps were released. Intracorporeal free-hand suturing was exclusively used to close the collecting system (when opened) and to approximate the renal parenchyma. RESULTS: All procedures were completed laparoscopically. The mean renal warm ischemia time was 28.5+/-7 minutes (range 15-47 minutes). The mean laparoscopic operating time was 125+/-37 minutes (range 90-390 minutes). The mean intraoperative blood loss was 290+/-276 mL (range 25-1200 mL). Two patients required blood transfusion, and four had complications. There was immediate deterioration in renal function (creatinine 1.42+/-0.56 mg/dL), but improvement was seen at 1 month (1.17+/-0.34 mg/dL). There were no statistically significant differences in operative features and outcomes in Groups 1 and 2, but there were improvements in the mean operating time by 30 minutes, the mean intraoperative blood loss by 113 mL without any transfusion, and the mean renal warm ischemia time by 6 minutes. There was only one patient in Group 2 with a complication. The surgical margin was negative for tumor for all patients. Postoperative pathology examination showed renal-cell cancer in 11 patients (pT1), oncocytoma in 3 patients, and angiomyolipoma in 5 patients. The mean tumor grade was 2. The mean tumor size was 25.8+/-11.6 mm with a mean tumor-free margin of 2.6+/-2.4 mm. The median follow-up is 3 months, so oncologic outcome cannot be assessed. CONCLUSION: The technique of LPN can be standardized and should be proposed for small tumors when they are not invading the hilum. Clamping the renal pedicle allows better vision for more accurate tumor excision with a safety margin and hemostatic suturing of the parenchymal defect, resulting in less blood loss and shorter operative time, parameters that improve with experience.     

Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy versus laparoscopic cryoablation for multiple ipsilateral renal tumors

BACKGROUND: Management of multiple ipsilateral renal tumors is a dilemma in clinical practice. The effects of minimally invasive nephron-sparing procedures in this group of patients have not been assessed. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the technical feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) and laparoscopic cryoablation (LCA) for multiple ipsilateral renal tumors. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Between September 1999 and December 2006, 27 patients were treated with minimally invasive nephron sparing surgery (LPN or LCA) for synchronous multiple ipsilateral renal tumors in a single operating session at our institution. Fourteen patients with 28 tumors underwent LPN, and 13 patients with 31 tumors underwent LCA as the sole treatment modality. INTERVENTION: Medical records were retrospectively reviewed and data were collected. MEASUREMENTS: Demographic, intraoperative, postoperative, and intermediate-term follow-up data were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS: Patients in the LPN group had fewer tumors (2 vs. 2.4, p=0.04) and larger dominant tumor size (3.6 vs. 2.5 cm, p=0.005) in the affected kidney and lower preoperative serum creatinine levels (1 vs. 1.4 mg/dl, p=0.02). Compared to the LCA group, patients in the LPN group had greater estimated blood loss (200 vs. 125 ml, p=0.02) and longer hospital stays (90 vs. 52.3h, p=0.02). There were no open conversions, and no kidneys were lost. Complication rate, renal functional outcomes, and intermediate-term cancer-specific survival rates were similar between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Both LPN and LCA are viable options for patients with multiple ipsilateral renal tumors in select patients. Renal functional outcomes, complication rates, and intermediate-term survival rates are comparable between the two groups in this small series.     

Percutaneous ablation of caliceal diverticulum: long-term followup

PURPOSE: A caliceal diverticulum is a nonsecretory cavity that serves as a conduit for urinary stasis and its ensuing complications. Indications for intervention and modes of therapy are controversial. We report a series of patients treated with a percutaneous endourological approach to ablation of the diverticular cavity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 14 patients underwent percutaneous ablation of a caliceal diverticulum for flank pain a mean of 15.5 months in duration. These caliceal diverticula were associated with urinary tract infection in 43% of cases and/or renal calculi in 78%. Mean calculus diameter was 10.2 mm. and mean diverticular diameter was 10.9 mm. An open ended ureteral catheter was placed into the renal pelvis via cystoscopy. Retrograde instillation of radiopaque contrast medium facilitated the localization of a percutaneous renal puncture made directly into the caliceal diverticulum. A flexible tip guide wire was coiled in the diverticulum, and no effort was made to traverse the infundibulum and establish continuity with the remainder of the collecting system. Tract dilation into the caliceal diverticulum was performed, and percutaneous stone fragmentation and extraction were accomplished. The lining of the caliceal diverticulum was electrocauterized using a roller ball electrode. A balloon nephrostomy tube consisting of a Foley catheter with the tip cut off was positioned into the diverticulum. An indwelling ureteral stent was placed and a Foley catheter provided bladder drainage for 48 hours to maintain a low pressure system. The nephrostomy tube was removed after 24 to 48 hours and the ureteral stent was removed after 2 to 4 weeks. RESULTS: Mean operative time was 162 minutes and mean hospital stay was 2.3 days. Obliteration of the diverticular infundibulum and cavity was documented by contrast radiography (excretory urography or retrograde pyelography), and noncontrast and contrast enhanced computerized tomography, respectively, in all 14 patients. No patients have had recurrent symptoms, calculi or urinary tract infection at a mean 38-month followup. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous electrocautery ablation of caliceal diverticula without cannulation or dilation of the diverticular infundibulum represents a safe and effective mode of therapy. Careful patient selection and preparation optimize the efficacy of this technique.     

肾移植术后尿瘘的治疗策略研究(附72例报告)

目的探讨肾移植术后尿瘘并发症的治疗策略。方法回顾性分析2008年6月至2012年12月在解放军第309医院全军器官移植研究所接受同种异体肾移植术的1 228例患者中,术后发生尿瘘的72例患者的临床资料。结果本组尿瘘发生率为5.86%。患者确诊后,首先保持输尿管支架管留置状态,并采取留置Foley导尿管的方法,在确认无效后在原创口或引流口置入普通导尿管或乳胶管引流,最后采取手术治疗,均采用无张力吻合。72例尿瘘患者中,46例经保守治疗后治愈,26例保守治疗无效后采用手术治疗,其中12例行瘘口修补术+留置膀胱Foley导尿管、10例行输尿管-膀胱重新吻合术+置入输尿管支架治愈,4例行输尿管-膀胱肌瓣吻合术无效后,行自体输尿管-移植肾输尿管吻合术后治愈。2例出现局部伤口感染,经加强引流及抗感染治疗后治愈。结论肾移植术后尿瘘预防胜于治疗,早期诊断、正确选择治疗措施是成功救治的关键。患者确诊后,首先采用保守治疗,确认无效后采取手术治疗,遵循无张力吻合原则。     

预留双J管与球囊扩张在输尿管软镜碎石取石术中的比较

目的对比分析术前预留双J管与球囊扩张在输尿管软镜碎石取石术（RIRS）应用中的安全性及疗效。 方法回顾性分析2016年5月至2018年5月我院RIRS行单侧输尿管扩张125例,其中预留双J管被动扩张输尿管57例,一期球囊主动扩张输尿管68例,对两组病例一般资料及手术后数据进行统计分析。 结果两组性别、年龄、结石部位、结石最大直径、多发结石数量差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。预留双J管组留置16 F输尿管工作鞘（UAS）比例高于球囊扩张组（70.2% vs 30.9%,P<0.001）,预留双J管组术后第一天疼痛评分较球囊扩张组低[（2.42±1.50）vs（3.82±1.92）,P<0.001],两组一次性放置UAS成功率、手术时间、术后1~2 d结石清除率、总体结石清除率、术后住院时间及手术并发症等差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。 结论预留双J管与球囊扩张在RIRS应用中均安全、有效,具体采取哪种方式扩张输尿管取决于患者病情、医师水平、医院设备等。     

Caliceal calculi

Primary nonobstructive caliceal calculi were removed by nephrostolithotomy in 51 patients. Among the patients with caliceal stones indications for removal included pain in 36 (71 per cent), associated infection in 11 (21 per cent), progressive stone growth in 2 (4 per cent), hematuria in 1 (2 per cent) and flight status eligibility in 1 (2 per cent). Over-all, 300 patients have undergone percutaneous removal of upper urinary tract calculi, with a 97 per cent success rate. Successful removal was completed percutaneously in 49 patients (96 per cent). One patient remains asymptomatic with retained caliceal fragments and surgical stone removal was required in 1 additional patient. Complications occurred in 4 patients (8 per cent). One patient underwent transcatheter embolization of an intralobar artery to control renal bleeding. Three patients required placement of an internal Double-J ureteral stent to permit resolution of ureteral edema. Following recovery 34 of 36 patients (95 per cent) reported complete resolution of the preoperative pain for which the calculus was removed. Two patients had persistent urinary infection. The remaining patients reported no residual complaints. These observations suggest that pain and discomfort occasionally may be associated with nonobstructive caliceal calculi. Removal of caliceal calculi may permit resolution of associated discomfort in more than 90 per cent of all carefully selected patients.     

Routine ureteral stenting is not necessary after ureteroscopy and ureteropyeloscopy: a randomized trial

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Retrospective studies have suggested that routine stenting can be avoided following ureteroscopy. We prospectively analyzed the need for routine ureteral stent placement in patients undergoing ureteroscopic procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty-five consecutive patients (60 renal units) were randomized into either a stent or a no-stent group following ureteroscopy with either a 7.5F semirigid or a 7.5F flexible ureteroscope for treatment of calculi (holmium laser or pneumatic lithotripsy) or transitional-cell carcinoma (holmium laser). Intraoperative variables assessed included total stone burden, the need for ureteral dilation, and overall operative times. All patients were evaluated by questionnaire on postoperative days 0, 1, and 6 with regard to pain, frequency, urgency, dysuria, and hematuria. RESULTS: Of the 60 renal units treated, 38 received ureteral stents (mean 5.2 days), and 22 were treated without a stent. All 10 patients requiring ureteral balloon dilation had stents placed and were removed from the analysis. There was no significant difference between the groups with regard to age, sex, or stone burden. Operative time was decreased in the no-stent group (43 minutes v 55 minutes; P = 0.013). Flank discomfort was significantly less common in the no-stent group on days 0, 1, and 6 (P = 0.004, P = 0.003, P < 0.001, respectively), as was the incidence of suprapubic pain on day 6 (P = 0.002). There was no difference in urinary frequency, urgency, or dysuria between the groups on postoperative day 1, but all these symptoms were significantly reduced in the no-stent group on day 6 (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, P = 0.002, respectively). There was no significant difference in patient-reported postoperative hematuria in either group. One patient in each group developed a urinary tract infection. One patient in the no-stent group developed ureteral obstruction in the postoperative period that necessitated stenting, and one patient in the stent group experienced stent migration necessitating removal. CONCLUSIONS: Routine ureteral stenting does not appear to be warranted in those patients who do not require ureteral dilation during ureteroscopic procedures. Ureteral stent placement following ureteroscopy may be avoided, thereby reducing operative time, surgical costs, and patient morbidity.     

Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal tumor: single center experience comparing clamping and no clamping techniques of the renal vasculature

PURPOSE: We performed a nonrandomized retrospective comparison of 2 techniques for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, that is without and with clamping the renal vessels. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between December 1997 and February 2002, 28 consecutive patients underwent transperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal tumor. In group 1 (12 patients) partial nephrectomy was performed with ultrasonic shears and bipolar cautery without clamping the renal vessels, while in group 2 (16 patients) the renal pedicle was clamped before tumor excision. In group 2 patients intracorporeal kidney cooling was achieved by a ureteral catheter connected to 4C solution. Intracorporeal freehand suturing techniques were used to close the collecting system when opened and approximate the renal parenchyma. RESULTS: All procedures were successfully completed laparoscopically. Mean renal ischemia time +/- SD was 27.3 +/- 7 minutes (range 15 to 47) in group 2 patients. Mean laparoscopic operating time was 179.1 +/- 86 minutes (range 90 to 390) in group 1 compared with 121.5 +/- 37 minutes (range 60 to 210) in group 2 (p = 0.004). Mean intraoperative blood loss was significantly higher in group 1 than in group 2 (708.3 +/- 569 versus 270.3 +/- 281 ml., p = 0.014). Three patients in group 1 and 2 in group 2 required blood transfusions. Immediately postoperatively mean creatinine was 1.26 +/- 0.36 and 1.45 +/- 0.61 mg./dl. in groups 1 and 2, respectively (p = 0.075). Surgical margins were negative in all specimens. Pathological examination revealed renal cell cancer in 18 cases (stages pT1 in 17 and pT3a in 1), oncocytoma in 4, angiomyolipoma in 5 and renal adenoma in 1. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy represents a feasible option for patients with small renal masses. Clamping the renal vessels during tumor resection and suturing the kidney mimics the open technique and seems to be associated with less blood loss and shorter laparoscopic operative time.     

Abdominal aortic aneurysm with perianeurysmal fibrosis: experience from 11 Swedish vascular centers

Case records of 2026 patients operated on because of abdominal aortic aneurysms from 11 Swedish Vascular Centers were reviewed and revealed 98 cases (4.8%) of inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm. Also included in this case-control study was an analysis of a randomized group of 82 patients from the same centers who had noninflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms. Four inflammatory aneurysms were ruptured, compared with 16 in the noninflammatory group (p less than 0.01). A higher proportion of patients with inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms had symptoms that led to radiographic investigations. The median erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 39 mm versus 19 mm (26% of patients with inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms had erythrocyte sedimentation rates greater than 50 mm; p less than 0.001), and the serum creatinine level was increased in 27 and 8 patients (p less than 0.01) in the inflammatory and noninflammatory groups, respectively. Preoperative investigations revealed ureteral obstruction in 19 patients with inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms, of whom 12 had preoperative nephrostomy or ureteral catheter placement. At operation, 20 additional patients exhibited fibrosis around one or both ureters. Although ureterolysis was performed in 19 patients, preoperative and postoperative creatinine levels did not differ between these patients and the conservatively treated ones. Duration of surgery (215 vs 218 minutes), intraoperative blood loss (2085 vs 2400 ml) and complications did not differ significantly between the groups. Overall operative (30-day) mortality was equal (11% vs 12%) but was increased for patients undergoing elective surgery for inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms (9% vs 0%; p = 0.03).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Management of ureteral stones by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. 3 years of experience

From April 1985 to March 1987 181 patients with ureteral stones were treated by means of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Management for proximal calculi changed from in situ ESWL treatment (group n = 27) or placement of a ureteral catheter below calculi (group II, n = 30) to retrograde stone manipulation into renal pelvis (group IV, n = 52) or ESWL treatment under intraoperative irrigation of saline in cases where repositioning failed (group III, n = 50). The best stone-free rate for upper ureteral stones was obtained in group IV with 96% after 6 weeks, presenting also the shortest hospital stay (4.2 days) and lowest quota of postoperative auxiliary procedures (2%). Stones, not being dislodged into renal pelvis (49%), could be treated successfully in 86% by irrigation with saline during ESWL (group III). The stone-free rate decreased in patients with in situ treatment (group I: 67%) or ureteral catheter placement (group II: 83%). Treatment of these stones increased the need of postoperative ancillary procedures to approximately 30%. For distal ureteral stones ESWL and preoperative Zeiss placement achieved a stone-free rate of 95%.     

Treatment of Urinary Fistula After Kidney Transplantation

Urinary fistula is a common complication after kidney transplantation and may lead to graft loss and patient death. Its current incidence ranges from 1.2% to 8.9%. From December 1993 to April 2007, 1223 kidney transplant procedures were performed by our kidney transplantation team. In 948 recipients (group 1), we performed an extravesical ureteroneocystostomy, and in 275 recipients (group 2), a terminoterminal ureteroureterostomy (UU). We observed urinary fistulas in 43 patients (3.5%), with mean onset at 6 days (range, 3-20 days) posttransplantation. Urinary fistula was significantly more common in group 1 compared with group 2 (4.1% and 1.5%, respectively; P < .05). The distal ureteral necrosis was the major frequent cause of urinary fistula (n = 34; 76.7%), which required either a second ureteroneocystostomy or UU using the native ureter. Of these 21 fistulas, including 10 recurrent fistulaes, were successfully treated with pedicled omentum covering the anastomotic stoma. Conservative treatment with a stent and Foley catheter drainage for 1 to 2 weeks was successful in 8 patients. All patients with a urinary fistula regained normal graft function except 1 in whom transplant nephrectomy was necessary because of pelvic and ureteral necrosis. There was no recipient loss secondary to urinary fistula. In conclusion, UU can decrease the incidence of urinary fistula after kidney transplantation. Most urinary fistulas require surgical management; and pedicled omentum is useful to repair the fistula.     

输尿管镜钬激光联合球囊扩张与单纯球囊扩张治疗输尿管狭窄的疗效分析

目的 比较输尿管镜钬激光联合球囊扩张与单纯球囊扩张治疗输尿管狭窄的安全性及有效性.方法 回顾性分析2010年1月至2015年1月经本院治疗的45例输尿管狭窄患者,根据其手术方式分为观察组和对照组,观察组为球囊扩张术联合应用Wolf 9硬性输尿管镜钬激光切开治疗输尿管狭窄的25例患者,对照组为应用单纯球囊扩张治疗输尿管狭窄的20例患者,比较两种方法治疗输尿管狭窄的临床效果.结果 25例输尿管狭窄患者顺利应用球囊扩张术治疗,并应用硬性输尿管镜钬激光进行切开,术后放置4.8F双J管2根,随访1～19个月,2例狭窄复发,2例肾积水无明显变化,术后无明显出血、尿瘘和感染等并发症发生,手术有效率为84.00％.20例患者应用输尿管狭窄球囊扩张治疗,术后放置4.8F双J管2根,术后随访1 ～19个月,4例术后狭窄复发,肾积水无明显变化5例,术后无明显出血、尿瘘和感染等并发症发生,手术成功率55.00％.对两种方法治疗输尿管狭窄的临床疗效进行统计学分析(P＜0.05),差异有统计学意义.结论 球囊扩张联合钬激光术治疗输尿管狭窄的疗效优于单纯应用球囊扩张术,是治疗输尿管狭窄的首选方法,具有效果满意、创伤小、安全等优点,值得推广.     

经腹腹腔镜治疗妇科术后膀胱阴道瘘的初步体会

目的总结经腹途径腹腔镜在膀胱阴道瘘修补中的可行性及疗效。方法2012年12月至2017年12月暨南大学附属第一医院因子宫全切除(n=6,均为开放手术)或宫颈癌根治术后(n=1)致膀胱阴道瘘患者共7例,年龄42~57岁,所有瘘口均位于输尿管嵴以上,瘘口直径0.5~3.5 cm,尿瘘病史3个月~5年余,其中2例既往有1~2次经膀胱修补失败病史。采用经腹腹腔镜下膀胱阴道瘘修补术,直视下放置操作通道,其中5例瘘口较大或复发性膀胱阴道瘘采用大网膜填充膀胱与阴道之间的间隙。术后留置尿管2~3周。结果7例患者手术均顺利完成,手术时间150~280 min,出血量50~150 ml,无输血,术后拔除尿管后尿瘘消失。随访6~54个月未出现尿瘘。结论经腹腹腔镜修补高位膀胱阴道瘘微创、有效,尤其是复发性病例,但尚需更多临床资料论证。     

Patient anxiety scores after low-dose ketamine or fentanyl for epidural catheter placement

PURPOSE: To compare the effect of low-dose ketamine with that of low-dose fentanyl on patient anxiety during the identification of the epidural space and catheterization. METHODS: Sixty patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups: saline group (n=20), saline 2 ml; ketamine group (n=20), 5 mg ketamine; or fentanyl group (n=20), 50 microg fentanyl. Each drug was administered intravenously (iv) five to ten minutes before the epidural procedures began. After epidural catheter placement had been accomplished, anxiety and pain were rated using a visual analog scale. RESULTS: The anxiety scores given for ketamine(20.2 +/- 18.5, mean +/- SD) and fentanyl (24.6 +/- 20.3) were similar, and both were lower than that for saline (44.1 +/- 32.7) (P=0.0034 and 0.0153 vs saline group, respectively). Pain scores were similar for all three groups. A decrease in hemoglobin oxygen saturation during the procedure was only observed in the fentanyl group, and two patients in fentanyl group had SpO2 <90%. CONCLUSION: Ketamine, 5 mg iv, is as effective as 50 microg fentanyl, iv, in alleviating patient anxiety and in providing adequate sedation during the procedures necessary for epidural catheter placement, without inducing severe complications.