Experiencia y resultados en la suprarrenalectomía laparoscópica transperitoneal

IntroductionLaparoscopic adrenalectomy is currently the gold standard in surgical management of adrenal pathology.ObjectivesTo analyze our results after 12 years of experience in this surgery and to compare with the main published series.Material & methodswe describe retrospectively 100 adrenalectomies performed between 1997–2009. Analized variables: age, size, side, preoperative diagnosis, operative time, blood loss, reconversion, hospital stay and histopathologic report. We utilized Fisher test and chi square test to compare categoric data. We utilized t-Student test to compare means from independents groups with normal distribution. We considered statistical significance when p<0.05.Resultsmean age was 53,1 years (±14,4). Mean size was 3,7 cm (±2,2). In 51% of cases it was the left side. Mean follow-up was 15 months (±11,9). Preoperative diagnosis was: functional mass (44%), pheocromocytome (17%), incedentaloma >4 cm (20%), metastasis (10%) and adrenal carcinoma (5%). Mean operative time was 145,1 min (±55,6). Mean hematocrite loss was 6,26 points (±3,3). Reconversion rate was 9,6%. 2 cases of prolonged postoperative ileus. 2 patients required transfusion. 1 patient death because of an descompensation of liver cirrhosis. 80% of complications were on right side. Mean hospital stay was 6 days (±5,6). In last 30 procedures we realized statistical differences with first group, in terms of operative time (119,1 min vs 171,2 min) and hospital stay (4,1 days vs 6,1) (p<0,05).ConclusionsTransperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a surgical feasible and safe procedure in urological groups with previous laparoscopic experience. Our results are similar with the published series and confirm the efficacy, security and reproducibility of this technique.     

Nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica: experiencia en 227 casos consecutivos

ObjectiveTo evaluate our long-term experience with laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) and to review the literature.Material and methodsWe performed a retrospective chart review, evaluating 227 consecutives laparoscopic partial nephrectomies performed between June 1995 and June 2010. Perioperative were recorded along with clinical a oncological outcomes.ResultsMean age was 56.4 years (18-87) and clinical stages were T1a, T1b and T2 in 90.74% (206/227), 7.48% (17/227) and 1.76% (4/227), respectively. Median blood loss was 250 mL (10-1800). The mean operative time was 108.42 minutes (30-240) and median warm ischemia time was 25 minutes (10-60). The intraoperative complication rate was 2.64% (6/227), 5 (2.2%) secondary to bleeding. The postoperative complication rate was 5.72% (13/227) and bleeding is also the most frequent in 3% (7/227) of the cases. According to the Clavien classification, 1.32% (3/227), 0.88% (2/227) and 3.52% (8/227) were grade I, II and IIIb, respectively. The mean hospital stay was 3.66 days (1-12).Clear cell carcinoma was the most common histological finding in 74.6% (150 patients). TNM clasification was T1a, T1b y T2 in 90.74% (206/227), 7.48% (17/227) and 1,76% (4/227), respectively. No conversion or mortality was reported. Positive surgical margins were found in 4 patients (2.7%), with no local recurrence after long-term follow-up. At a mean follow up of 27 months, one patient had port site and peritoneal recurrence.ConclusionLaparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a safe and viable alternative to open partial nephrectomy, providing equivalent oncologic outcomes and comparable morbidity to the traditional approach in experienced centers.     

Nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica en riñón trasplantado

There is an increasement on the incidence of tumours within the population of renal transplanted, from three to five times over general population. Related to urological tumours, it emphasizes an increase in the incidence of the renal Carcinoma, around 4,7% against 3% on general population. In this case, we present a 56 year old patient, who suffered a renal transplant 8 years ago. Incidentally, it is diagnosed a 3 cm mass at the back face of the transplanted kidney, suggestive of renal neoplasm. Given the characteristics of the mass, of the patient and because of the good graft function, we propose the non-sparing surgery of the transplanted kidney as treatment. The patient went back home 6 days after the surgery, with a Creatinine value of 106 mol/L. The pathology of the piece was a papilar Carcinoma, type II, pt1ag3, free margins of tumour. The non-sparing techniques like the partial nephrectomy, the criotherapy and the radiofrequency ablation, can be useful and must be considered when it is tried to preserve the renal function, overall in case of bilateral tumours or solitary kidney, and in small and/or eccentric tumours. Renal neoplasms necessarily does not imply the loss of the graft and allows a similar handling to transplanted patient, applying conservative techniques in selected cases.     

Nefrectomía parcial y radical laparoscópica en tumores renales cT1. Análisis comparativo de complicaciones y supervivencia

Introduction and objectivesComparative analysis of postoperative complications and survival between laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) in cT1 renal cell carcinoma (RCC).Material and methodRetrospective study of patients with two kidneys and single renal tumor cT1 treated in our center between 2005 and 2018 by laparoscopic PN or RN.Results372 patients met the inclusion criteria for the study. RN was performed in 156 (41.9%) patients and PN in 216 (58.1%). Clavien Dindo III-V complications were observed in 10 (4,6%) PN and 6 (3,9%) RN patients (p = 0.75). The comorbidity Charlson index (CCI) was identified as an independent predictor variable of complications (p = 0.02) and surgical approach did not affect multivariate analysis. Estimated overall survival (OS) was 81.2% and 56.8% at 5 and 10 years in the RN group and 90.2% and 75.7% in the PN group, respectively (p = 0.0001). Obesity (HR 2.77, p = 0.01), CCI ≥ 3 (HR 3.69, p = 0.001) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73m² at discharge (HR 1.87, p = 0.03) were identified as predictors of overall mortality. Nephrectomy approach showed no influence on OS. Estimated recurrence-free survival (RFS) was 86.1% at 5 and 10 years in the RN group and 93.5% and 83.6% in the PN group, respectively (p = 0.22).ConclusionsLaparoscopic PN is not inferior to RN in terms of oncologic and surgical safety in cT1 RCC. Nephrectomy approach did not influence patient OS, however, obesity, CCI ≥ 3 and GFR<60 mL/min/1.73m² at discharge did behave as predictors.     

Estudio prospectivo comparativo entre cistectomía radical laparoscópica y abierta: resultados operatorios y oncológicos

Introduction

Laparoscopic radical cystectomy with lymphadenectomy and urinary diversion is an increasingly widespread operation. Studies are needed to support the oncological effectiveness and safety of this minimally invasive approach.

Nefrectomía laparoscópica asistida por la mano en casos difíciles

ObjectiveTo assess the outcome of hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy in patients with significant complicating clinical factors.MethodsA retrospective assessment was made of 100 laparoscopic nephrectomies performed at a single hospital from 2001 to 2005. Patients with a history of prior abdominal surgery, prior procedures on the involved kidney, evidence of perirenal inflammation, renal lesions 10 cm or more in diameter, or level I renal vein thrombosis were enrolled.ResultsTwelve patients were enrolled. Of these, 5 had a lesion at least 10 cm in diameter, 2 had renal vein thrombosis, and 5 reported major abdominal surgery. Most patients had more than one of these findings. Three patients showed inflammatory conditions (staghorn calculi) and a T4 renal tumor was successfully treated without conversion to open surgery. Mean operating time and blood loss were 210 minutes and 310 ml respectively, while mean length of hospital stay was 3 days. No patient required conversion to open surgery.ConclusionsHand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy is an attractive minimally invasive option for technically challenging tumors and has reasonable operating times, blood losses, and complication rates.     

Nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica previa embolización supraselectiva como tratamiento de angiomiolipomas renales gigantes

Objective

Cases of giant renal angiomyolipoma (> 9 cm) are a therapeutic challenge due to their low frequency and large size. The treatment objective for patients with renal angiomyolipoma should be complete tumour extirpation, with a nephron-sparing surgical technique, without complications and using a minimally invasive approach.

Renorrafia simplificada empleando sutura barbada durante la nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica

Introduction and objectivesLaparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) is a challenging procedure that requires quick and effective intracorporeal suturing, that could limit widespread adoption. Refinements of surgery have improved warm ischemia times and facilitated renal reconstruction. We present a technique that makes renorrhaphy easier using Self-Retaining Barbed Suture (SRBS) weaving two threads.Patients and methodsTwo patients with carcinoma of the kidney, 3.4 and 1.5 cm respectively, were subjected to the LPN. The SRBS is an absorbable polygluconate with small projections along its axis which are anchored in the tissue, distributing the tension of the suture line and eliminating the need for knots. Renorrhaphy was performed using the SRBS by two continuous suture lines without knots, setting the sutures with clips of Hem-o-lok^® and adjusting it with the technique of «sliding clip», without placing «bolsters» inside the renal parenchymal defect.ResultsOperative time was 156 minutes and 163 minutes, intraoperative bleeding was 50 ml and 850 ml, the warm ischemia time was 14.3 minutes and 23 minutes and follow-up time was 7 months and 3 months in the first and second cases respectively. The hospital stay was 5 days and there were no postoperative complications.ConclusionsSimplified renorrhaphy using SRBS is effective, hemostatic, facilitates the renal reconstruction, and can help reduce the warn ischemia time.     

Comparación entre prostatectomía laparoscópica y abierta: análisis de la continencia urinaria poscirugía

IntroductionThere are very few articles comparing open radical prostatectomy (ORP) vs. laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and their functional results or urinary continence (UC), which is one of the most important objectives to pursue after oncological results.ObjectivesTo compare postoperative UC in patients with localized prostatic adenocarcinoma treated with OPR or LRP.Material and methodsComparison between two patient cohorts (312 for ORP and 206 for LRP) between 2007-2015. The UC was evaluated at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months. Continence was defined and classified as follows: a) UC, no need of pads, and b) urinary incontinence (UI), use of pads.To compare the qualitative variables, we employed the chi-squared test and ANOVA for quantitative variables. We performed a multivariate analysis using logistic regression with dependent qualitative variable UI. Statistical significance when P < .05.ResultsNerve-sparing was performed in 51.7% cases. At 24 months after surgery, 72.4% patients had UC, of which 87.7% were from the ORP group and 78.1% in the LRP group (P = .004). 22,7% of patients experienced biochemical recurrence (BR), with 83% treated with salvage radiotherapy (SRT), presenting greater UI percentage (P = .036). ORP patients showed a higher percentage of anastomosis stricture (P = .03).ConclusionsLRP, non-nerve sparing, and SRT were directly related to postoperative UI.     

Nefrectomía laparoscópica simple con asistencia de notes transvaginal y uso de instrumentos laparoscópicos estándar

IntroductionNatural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging technique, which allows to performed surgical procedures avoiding any surgical scars. However there are some problems due to the lack of equipment available for these procedures. The aim of these study is to present our initial experience with the transvaginal nephrectomy NOTES using standard laparoscopic instruments.Material and MethodsTwo female patients 23 and 29 years old, both of them with diagnosis of recurrent urinary tract infection and renal atrophy. A transvaginal simple nephrectomy was performed using a transvaginal Access for the camera port and two abdominal work ports of 10 and 3mm.ResultsTotal operation room time was 120 min in the first case and 40 min. in the second. with an average blood loss of 200 cc. There were no perioperative complications, and both patients was discharged 36 hours after the surgeryConclusionLaparoscopic nephrectomy with transvaginal NOTES assistance is technically feasible with the use of standard laparoscopic instruments. Special Access trocars and instruments development for this procedure will allow to perform a pure technique without the use of abdominal incisions.     

Luces y sombras de la duodenopancreatectomía cefálica laparoscópica

IntroductionLaparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is not widely accepted, and its use is controversial. Only correct patient selection and appropriate training of groups experienced in pancreatic surgery and laparoscopy will be able to establish its role and its hypothetical advantagesMethodsOut of 138 pancreatic surgeries performed in a two-year period (2017-2019), 23 were laparoscopic PD. We evaluate its efficacy and safety compared to 31 open PD.ResultsThere were no cases of B/C pancreatic or biliary fistula, nor any cases of delayed gastric emptying in the laparoscopic group, but hemorrhage required one reoperation. The conversion rate was 21% (five cases): one due to bleeding, and the remainder for non-progression. The converted patients showed no differences compared to those completed by laparoscopy. There were no differences between laparoscopic and open PD in surgical time, postoperative complications, reintervention rate, readmissions or mortality. R0 resection in tumor cases was 85% for laparoscopy and 69% in open surgery without statistical significance. The postoperative hospital stay was shorter in the laparoscopic PD group (eight vs. 15 days).ConclusionsIn a selected group, laparoscopic PD can be safely and effectively performed if carried out by groups who are experts in pancreatic surgery and advanced laparoscopy. The technique has the same postoperative results as open surgery and is oncologically adequate, with less hospital stay. Proper patient selection, a step-by-step program and a lax and early conversion prevents serious operating accidents.     

Comparación entre prostatectomía laparoscópica y abierta: análisis de la evolución oncológica

IntroductionThere are very few Spanish studies that compare oncological outcomes following radical prostatectomy (RP) based on surgical approach, and their methodology is not appropriate.ObjectiveTo compare oncological outcomes in terms of surgical margins (SM) and biochemical recurrence (BR) between open radical prostatectomy (ORP) and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP).Material and methodsComparison of two cohorts (307 with ORP and 194 with LRP) between 2007-2015. Surgical margin status was defined as positive or negative, and BR as a PSA rise of >0.4 ng/ml after surgery.To compare the qualitative variables, we employed the Chi-squared test, and ANOVA was used for quantitative variables. We performed a multivariate analysis using logistic regression to evaluate the predictive factors of SM, and a multivariate analysis using Cox regression to evaluate the predictive factors of BR.ResultsGleason 7 (3+4) was determined in the surgical specimens of 43.5% of patients, and 31.7% had positive SM. The most frequent pathological stage was pT2c, on the 61.9% of the cases. No significant differences were found between both groups, except for extracapsular extension (p=0.001), more frequent in LRP.The median follow-up was 49 months. BR was seen in the 23% of patients, without significant differences between groups. In the multivariable analysis, only the D’Amico risk group behaved as an independent predictive factor of positive SM, and Gleason score and positive SM acted as independent predictive factors of BR.ConclusionThe surgical approach did not influence SM status or BR.     

Control de la hemostasia durante la nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica sin renorrafia parenquimatosa: la experiencia Vivostat®

ObjectiveTo present our experience using an autologous fibrin sealant prepared with the Vivostat system^® to control haemostasis without any renal parenchymal reconstruction.Material and methodsWe performed 45 laparoscopic partial nephrectomies using this haemostatic agent. The surgical steps were: colon mobilization, identification of ureter, renal vessels and renal tumor, renal artery control with Rummel tourniquet, tumor excision with harmonic scalpel, application of fibrin glue to the resection bed twice (before and after kidney reperfusion). Patients were evaluated for acute or delayed bleeding.ResultsMean age was 63.9 years (33-80); mean tumor size was 2.5 cm (1.5-4); mean operative time was 136.1 min (90-180). Mean warm ischemia time was 19.2 min (10-30). Mean blood loss was 97 ml (50-300). Individual haemostatic stitches were performed before application of the sealant if acute bleeding was observed (14 cases). We did not achieve any case of postoperative bleeding from resection bed or renal failure. 1 patient required transfusion due to an abdominal wall haematoma. 65% were clear cell carcinoma, 10% were papillary carcinoma, 20% were oncocitoma. Free margin rate was 100%. Mean hospital stay was 4 days (2-6). Mean follow-up was 14 months (5-45).ConclusionsExcluding renorrhaphy during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is feasible and safe. Our initial experience with the vivostat system in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy has been encouraging, but longer follow-up is needed to determine the real benefit of this surgical technique in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy     

Nefrectomía parcial laparoscópica off-clamp tras la embolización del tumor en sala híbrida frente a nefrectomía parcial convencional: un análisis de pares emparejados por puntuación de propensión

ObjectiveOff-clamp laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a hybrid operating room after superselective arterial embolization (hLPN) is a promising minimally invasive approach. In this study, we compared the perioperative surgical outcomes of this innovative technique with the conventional standard of care laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (cLPN) technique.Patients and methodsOverall, 86 and 127 patients treated with hLPN and cLPN, respectively, were included. These two techniques were compared in terms of surgical complications, estimated blood loss (EBL), operative time, length of stay (LOS), surgical margins, and Trifecta achievement rate (defined as warm ischemia duration < 25 min, negative surgical margins and absence of complications). A propensity score based on age, gender, BMI, preoperative eGFR and tumor size was used for a 1:1 matching of patients of each group. After matching, two groups of 67 patients with similar characteristics were obtained.ResultsConversion rate to open surgery, complications and EBL were similar in both groups. Conversely, operative time, LOS and Trifecta rates favored hLPN. The multivariate analysis showed that hLPN had a 70% higher chance of Trifecta achievement than cLPN in all age groups and for all tumor size across the study population.ConclusionCompared to a conventional approach, off-clamp laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a hybrid room after superselective arterial embolization showed satisfying immediate surgical outcomes and reached a higher rate of Trifecta achievement. Mid and long-term functional and oncological results are needed to establish this minimally invasive surgical alternative.     

Nefrectomía radical laparoscópica asistida por robot con trombectomía en vena cava

Background

Renal cell carcinoma has a natural tendency to extend through the renal vein. When the thrombus reaches the vena cava, thrombectomy and the necessary reconstruction of the vena cava are typically performed by open pathway. Robot-assisted technology provides advantages for performing this complex technique, using a minimally invasive access.