Dynamic morphological changes in the anterior vaginal wall before and after laparoscopic Burch colposuspension in primary urodynamic stress incontinence.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate dynamic morphological changes in the anterior vaginal wall in primary urodynamic stress incontinence before and after laparoscopic Burch colposuspension and to explore the related effects on urethral and voiding functions. METHODS: Ultrasound cystourethrography and urodynamic study were performed in 112 patients with primary urodynamic stress incontinence before and 3 months after laparoscopic Burch colposuspension. Ultrasound assessment included measurement of the bladder neck positions at rest and during straining, the bladder wall thickness at the dome and trigone, and observation of the motion of the bladder neck in addition to the development of cystocele on Valsalva maneuver. On ultrasonography, a cystocele was defined as prolapse or descent of the bladder base below the bladder neck at rest, on Valsalva, or both. RESULTS: After laparoscopic Burch colposuspension, ultrasound cystourethrography revealed significant differences in the bladder neck position at rest and during stress (preoperative median 93 degrees vs. postoperative 70 degrees at rest and preoperative 160 degrees vs. postoperative 81 degrees during stress, P < 0.001, respectively) and rotational angle (preoperative median 58 degrees vs. postoperative 10 degrees , P < 0.001). A laparoscopic Burch operation corrected 50% (5/10) of the preoperative cystoceles. However, a residual cystocele developed postoperatively in 29% (30/102) of the women who did not have one previously. Postoperative ultrasonographic and urodynamic studies did not reveal any differences between those women with or without postoperative cystocele except for the residual urine volume, detrusor opening pressure, and straining and rotational angles of the bladder neck (P < 0.001, 0.032, 0.010 and < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic Burch colposuspension may correct a pre-existing cystocele, but in other patients a cystocele may persist or be disclosed. After laparoscopic Burch operation a persistent cystocele is not associated with urethral compression or voiding impairment.     

腹腔镜Burch手术治疗女性压力性尿失禁32例分析

目的：探讨腹腔镜下膀胱颈Cooper韧带悬吊术（Burch手术）治疗女性压力性尿失禁的使用方法和临床价值。方法：回顾性总结2005年3月至2009年2月采用腹腔镜Burch手术治疗女性压力性尿失禁的临床资料32例。结果：手术时间75-140 min,平均90 min,术中出血40-80 mL,平均55 mL。随访3-12个月,平均6个月,32例患者中28例症状完全缓解,4例有效。无1例手术并发症。结论：采用腹腔镜Burch手术治疗压力性尿失禁临床效果满意,并发症少,是一种较为理想的方法。     

The laparoscopic Burch procedure: Avoiding complications

Summary

Urinary stress incontinence affects approximately 29% of adult women. The primary cause of genuine stress incontinence is loss of support of the urethrovesical junction. The Burch procedure is the most effective technique for correcting the urethrovesical angle and resolving genuine stress incontinence. The performance of this procedure in the classic open manner is associated with complications of infection, haemorrhage and voiding dysfunction. Substitution of a laparoscopic approach to the space of Retzius results in less blood loss, fever, infections, and a decreased incidence of voiding dysfunction with improved results.     

Single-port live donor nephrectomy using a novel Curved Radius R2 Surgical System in an in vivo model

Objective: Single-port laparoscopic donor nephrectomy provides low morbidity and satisfactory cosmetic results for patients. The aim of this animal study was to establish a surgical technique of single-site (LESS) living donor nephrectomy using novel curved r2 CURVE manipulators specially designed for single-port access. Material and methods: A total of six LESS nephrectomies were performed in three female pigs. r2 CURVE-instruments (Tuebingen Scientific Medical GmbH) were used providing a curved rotatable shaft, endless tip rotation, as well as 90° tip deflection. A 10 mm 30° extra long laparoscope, r2-curved Grasper, Maryland dissector and bipolar scissors were used for mobilization and dissection. Results: All LESS nephrectomies were performed successfully. Average operative time was 80 min (range, 42–149 min). No technical problems were observed. Insertion and extraction of the instruments through the single-port were easy to conduct. The diameter of the used single-port was sufficient for safe manual organ harvesting. Potential conflict between the laparoscope and the instrument handles was avoided by using an extra long laparoscope. Conclusions: The new curved and deflectable instruments showed that single-port nephrectomy using the R2 manipulators is feasible. Single-port laparoscopic nephrectomy might be more patient-friendly and improve the willingness of potential donors to donate live organs.     

Post-laparoscopic mesh in post-menopausal umbilical hernia repair: A case series

Abstract

We evaluated the efficacy and safety of the use of a composite PTFE/polypropylene patch, Ventralex (Davol Inc., C.R. Bard, Inc., RI, USA), to repair, concurrent with laparoscopy, umbilical hernia in 51 postmenopausal women. After laparoscopy, patients were submitted to the hernia repair by a patch intraperitoneally placed behind the hernia. Primary outcomes included complication rates, while hernia recurrence was the secondary outcome. Patient age range was 58 ± 4.3 years, the size of patches was small in 17.6% of women, medium in 68.7% and large in 13.7%. Seventy-six percent of patients had an ASA I–II score, the mean operating time for hernia repair was 7 ± 2 minutes with 15 cc of related blood loss, with 1.8 days of hospital stay. The visual analogue scale was 0–3 for 62.7%, 4–6 for 27.5% and 7–10 for 9.8% of women. All laparoscopic and umbilical hernia repair terminated without any further intra or postoperative complications, with 36 months of follow-up; none of the patients showed recurrences. Combining laparoscopy and intraperitoneal mesh repair appears to be indicated for umbilical hernia treatment in post-menopausal patients undergoing laparoscopy, resulting in a safe and easy procedure, with short hospital stay and fast dismissal, with no major morbidity or recurrence.     

经耻骨后无张力阴道吊带术治疗女性压力性尿失禁疗效及安全性系统评价

目的系统评价经耻骨后无张力阴道吊带术（TVT）与Burch术治疗女性压力性尿失禁（SUI）的有效性与安全性。方法计算机检索CENTRAL（2007年4月）、MEDLINE（1966～2007．10）、EMbase（1988～2007．10），纳入TVT和Burch术比较治疗SUI的随机对照试验（RCT），并追索已纳入文献的参考文献。由两位评价员独立进行文献筛查、质量评价和资料提取，并交叉核对，意见不一致时讨论解决，或向专家咨询解决。采用RevMan4．2软件进行Meta分析。结果共初检出42篇文献，最后纳入10个RCT（1294例）进行分析。Meta分析结果显示：TVT客观成功率高于Burch术[OR=1．73，95％CI（1．26，2．38），P=0．0007]。TVT总的并发症及膀胱／阴道损伤发生率高于Burch术[OR=I．39，95％CI（1．08，1．80），P=0．01]，而Burch术后再次手术率明显较高[OR=0．29，95％CI（0．10，0．80），P=0．02]。会阴部血肿、尿路感染及下尿路症状两组无明显差异（P〉0．2）。结论短期研究显示，TVT是一种疗效有限的治疗SUI的微创术式，再次手术率虽小，但发生膀胱／阴道损伤危险性较高，其疗效有待高质量的RCT并进行长期随访来进一步验证。     

Ultrasound imaging of paravaginal defects in women with stress incontinence before and after paravaginal defect repair.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to analyze whether transabdominal and introital sonography can identify paravaginal defects and to determine changes that occur following paravaginal defect repair and Burch colposuspension. METHODS: Twenty women with genuine stress incontinence took part in this prospective study. The mobility of the bladder neck was assessed transperineally with a curved array probe following instillation of 300 mL saline. The same probe was used transabdominally to determine the presence of paravaginal defects. Introital examination using a transvaginal probe was then performed to determine the presence of paravaginal defects. The same measurements were performed following Burch colposuspension and paravaginal defect repair. RESULTS: There were significant differences in bladder neck position and mobility before and after surgical intervention. In 18 women before surgery, transabdominal ultrasound identified unilateral or bilateral paravaginal defects. Eight unilateral defects were found on the right side but only two were found on the left side. In eight women, the defect was bilateral. The introital approach obtained similar results apart from in two patients with a bilateral defect in whom it indicated a unilateral right defect. Between the first and second weeks following the operation transabdominal ultrasound found no paravaginal defects in 16 women and introital ultrasound found no paravaginal defects in 18 women. We were unable to visualize the region of the paravaginal defect in two women using transabdominal ultrasound because the abdominal wall was edematous after surgery. Five to 6 weeks after the operation, our results were confirmed by abdominal and introital ultrasound in all cases. No paravaginal defects were found in any of the patients after paravaginal defect repair. CONCLUSION: Our clinical study suggests that ultrasound scanning should be performed to confirm the presence of paravaginal defects and that paravaginal defect repair may be added to Burch colposuspension for the treatment of genuine stress incontinence, as an operation to correct cystourethrocele and the posterior urethrovesical angle.     

经腹膜前间隙腹腔镜手术一期治疗成人腹股沟斜疝伴隐睾患者的临床效果*

探讨腹腔镜一期治疗成人腹股沟斜疝伴隐睾的可行性及优越性。方法 回顾性分析2015年10月－2018年10月该院行腹腔镜一期治疗成人腹股沟斜疝伴发隐睾患者的资料。结果 全组共5例患者,一侧腹股沟斜疝合并腹股沟管型隐睾2例,一侧腹股沟斜疝合并腹腔内型隐睾3例,均顺利行腹腔镜隐睾切除+全腹膜外腹腔镜腹股沟疝修补术（TEP）。手术时间65～120 min,平均（76.5±10.4）min,术后住院时间4～8 d,平均（5.5±2.2）d。术后随访时间最长3年,平均12个月,其中1例出现阴囊血肿,经抽吸后治愈;无疝复发病例,无切口及补片感染,无慢性疼痛等并发症发生。结论 经腹膜前间隙腹腔镜手术一期治疗成人腹股沟斜疝伴发隐睾是可行的、安全的,值得临床推广使用。     

Endoscopic treatment of symptomatic fibroids at reproductive age and beyond

Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility of endoscopic treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids based on patient and fibroid characteristics in reproductive, pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women.

Material and methods: The medical records of women with symptomatic uterine fibroids who underwent surgical procedures from 2010 to 2015 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: A total of 819 patients, of which 710 (86.6%) underwent endoscopic procedures. The mean age of women who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) was 36.77?±?6.54 and hysteroscopic myomectomy (HSCM) was 43.10?±?10.26. The mean cumulative diameter of fibroids in the LM was 8.94?±?3.1 and 3.68?±?1.64?cm in the HSCM. Furthermore, LM and HCSM were performed when the mean diameter of the largest fibroid was up to 18.50 and 5.5?cm, respectively. The mean age of women in laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) was 46.02?±?6.13 and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) was 47.30?±?8.12. The mean cumulative diameter of fibroids in the LSH was greater than in the TLH, at 8.94?±?3.1 and 7.63?±?3.60?cm, respectively.

Conclusions: Uterus-preserving procedures are feasible, even if the largest fibroid diameter is more than 10?cm in LM and equal to 5.5?cm in HSCM. For pre- and post-menopausal women, TLH is the definitive treatment modality for uterine fibroids, and LSH represents an alternative to TLH.     

Treatment options for pulmonary multifocal ground glass opacity type adenocarcinoma: Surgery combine thermal ablation?

ObjectivesTo retrospectively analyze the clinical results of the treatment of pulmonary multifocal adenocarcinoma presenting as ground glass opacity (GGO) by surgery and thermal ablation.Methods87 GGO-type pulmonary adenocarcinomas of 48 patients (14 males and 34 females; mean age: 59.7 years old ±9.9, range: 33–79 years old) had been treated from March 2015 to March 2019. Treatment means included 43 wedge resections, 7 segmentectomy, 17 lobectomies, and 20 thermal ablations. The indication selected for treatment means, safety, and local tumor progression rate were evaluated.ResultsNo operation-related death occurred in all patients. 42 times of surgery were performed and 67 carcinomas were resected in 42 patients. 23 times of single-port Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), 8 times of two-port VATS and 11 times of three-port VATS were performed in total. There were 2 cases of air leak (exceeding 1 week), 1 case of chylothorax and 1 case of massive pleural effusion. Time duration of surgery was between 60 and 300mins (mean: 167mins). Intra-operative blood loss was between 5 and 300 ​mL (mean: 44 ​mL). Time of chest drainage was between 2 and 23d (mean 4.9d). Chest drainage volume was between 14 and 4633 ​mL (mean: 872 ​mL). Post-operation LOS (length of stay) was between 3 and 25d (mean: 6.2d). 15 times of thermal ablation were performed (1 case of air leak) and 20 carcinomas were ablated in 14 patients. The ablation time was between 30 and 120min (mean: 43min); post-operation LOS was between 1 and 10d (mean: 3.5d). During the mean follow-up period (16 months ​± ​13) (range: 5–60 months), no local tumor progression occurred.ConclusionsSurgery and thermal ablation are safe and effective options for the treatment of pulmonary multifocal GGO-type adenocarcinoma.     

Novel approach of laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) for cholecystectomy

Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) techniques, such as generating an artificial space between digestive tract layers for safer dissection, were thought to be safer for the resection of organs in cholecystectomy. We investigated whether combinations of endoscopic techniques and laparoscopic techniques could be performed more safely and rapidly.

Material and methods: Laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative-cholecystectomy (LEC-chole) and conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Lapa-chole) were performed in six dogs. Operation time was defined as the time from the creation of the first port to the retrieval of the resected gallbladder (GB); and GB bed dissection time was the time from local injection of natural saline to the clipping of the cystic duct. The main roles of the endoscope in LEC-chole were to obtain a sufficient cutting space via local injection of natural saline to the GB bed and to monitor the operative view without laparoscopic camera, thus omitting the umbilical port.

Results: The operation times were 60?±?18.3?minutes for LEC-chole and 95?±?7.0 for Lapa-chole (p?=?.036). The GB bed dissection times were 31?±?8.54?minutes in LEC-chole and 50.6?±?7.37?minutes in Lapa-chole (p?=?0.048). There were significant differences in liver damage and bleeding (p?=?0.116), but there were no significant differences in one-month survival.

Conclusions: The application of LEC-chole may be expanded to cholecystectomy.     

Urinary drainage following continence surgery: development of Canadian best practice guidelines

INTRODUCTION: Researchers evaluated the impact of a new algorithm for postoperative catheter removal with women who underwent surgery for stress incontinence. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to improve the postoperative process by developing practice guidelines for urinary drainage after surgery for urinary stress incontinence in a female population. METHOD: The quality improvement study collected 2 years of retrospective data and 1 year of prospective data on all women who had surgery for stress incontinence. This involved a variety of surgical procedures that were performed by a small number of surgeons. RESULTS: Burch colposuspension was the predominant procedure, and on the prospective piece of the study, with the new guidelines, time to first postoperative void decreased. CONCLUSIONS: Fewer interventions and decreased length of stay indicated that the guidelines are evidence of improved practice.     

Development of a novel controllable,multidirectional, reusable metallic port with a wide working space

Abstract

Background: Endoscopic surgery is currently a standard procedure in many countries. Furthermore, conventional four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy is developing into a single-port procedure. However, in many developing countries, disposable medical products are expensive and adequate medical waste disposable facilities are absent. Advanced medical treatments such as laparoscopic or single-port surgeries are not readily available in many areas of developing countries, and there are often no other sterilization methods besides autoclaving. Moreover, existing reusable metallic ports are impractical and are thus not widely used. Material and methods: We developed a novel controllable, multidirectional single-port device that can be autoclaved, and with a wide working space, which was employed in five patients. Results: In all patients, laparoscopic cholecystectomy was accomplished without complications. Conclusion: Our device facilitates single-port surgery in areas of the world with limited sterilization methods and offers a novel alternative to conventional tools for creating a smaller incision, decrease postoperative pain, and improve cosmesis. This novel device can also lower the cost of medical treatment and offers a promising tool for major surgeries requiring a wide working space.     

单孔胸腔镜联合内固定术治疗多发肋骨骨折并血气胸的临床疗效

目的:探讨单孔胸腔镜联合内固定术治疗多发性肋骨骨折并血气胸的临床疗效。方法:选择2016年4月至2019年4月诊治的44例多发肋骨骨折并血气胸患者。44例患者均在骨折后72 h内接受单孔胸腔镜探查、肺修补术,并在肋骨骨折腔镜定位后接受肋骨环抱式接骨板内固定术。结果:13例患者合并肺挫裂伤出血,行单孔胸腔镜肺修补术;26例患者肋间及壁层胸膜出血,行腔镜下止血术;5例行单孔胸腔镜胸腔探查术。患者平均骨折后(43.71±11.82)h接受手术,固定肋骨(3.7±1.1)根,手术时间(63.48±17.22)min,术中出血量(70.11±19.38)mL,术后引流量(162.75±20.60)mL。术后第1天疼痛评估(4.0±1.3)分,第5天疼痛评估(2.8±0.8)分。术后(2.1±1.1)d首次下床活动、术后(4.7±1.8)d拔除胸引管,住院时间(9.61±2.08)d。术后切口感染1例,多次换药后切口愈合;4例术后切口红肿,可能为缝线反应,拆线后红肿消退;肺不张4例、肺部感染4例,给予祛痰雾化治疗后逐渐好转;胸腔积液9例,均为少量积液,术后1个月胸部X线片或CT示积液消失。痊愈16例,有效28例,骨折愈合时间(9.7±1.4)周。术后所有患者随访3~6个月,影像学结果提示肋骨对位良好,骨痂形成,愈合良好,均未出现肋骨接骨板松动和断裂。结论:单孔胸腔镜联合内固定术治疗多发肋骨骨折并血气胸,具有微创、疼痛轻、临床效果确切的优点,及早进行可以明显改善患者的呼吸循环功能,可作为治疗多发肋骨骨折合并血气胸的首选方法。     

Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Review of Treatment Options

Stress urinary incontinence occurs when the support structures of the pelvic floor and the urinary system are stretched, damaged, or defective. This condition is common in women of all ages, and billions of dollars are spent each year to correct the condition and improve quality of life. This article reviews three current treatments for stress urinary incontinence: the Burch colposuspension procedure, urethral slings, and radiofrequency treatments. In one study, researchers reported that patient satisfaction rates were higher for the Burch procedure than for urethral sling procedures. Other researchers found that urethral sling procedures had high rates of success but that adverse events were more common. Adverse events for both types of procedures include voiding difficulties, postoperative urge incontinence, and urinary tract infections. Radiofrequency interventions can improve the quality of life for many patients and can provide a short-term intervention for many patients who later may require a more-invasive surgical procedure.     

CT fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous drainage: comparison of the one step and the Seldinger techniques

Objective: To evaluate the one step technique compared with the Seldinger technique in computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous drainage of abdominal and pelvic abscess.

Material and methods: Seventy-six consecutive patients (49 men, 27 women; mean age 63.5 years, range 19–87 years) with abdominal and pelvic abscess were included in this study. Drainages were performed with the one step (n?=?46) and with the Seldinger (n?=?48) technique between September 2012 and June 2014.

Results: The technical success and clinical success rates were 95.8% and 93.5%, respectively, for the one step group, and 97.8% and 95.7%, respectively, for the Seldinger group. The mean procedure time was significantly shorter with the one step than with the Seldinger method (15.0?±?4.3?min, range 10–29?min vs. 21.0?±?9.5?min, range 13–54?min, p?Conclusion: The one step technique was easier and faster than the Seldinger technique. The effectiveness of both techniques was similar for the CT fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous drainage of abdominal and pelvic abscess.     

Internal retraction in single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Initial experience and learning curve

Abstract

Introduction: We report our experience and learning curve in single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SPLC) using an internal anchored retraction system. Methods: Usefulness of the retraction system was analysed in 18 SPLC. The first eight, the following ten SPLC and 20 consecutive four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomies (4PLC) were compared. Duration of operation, burns on nontarget tissue and gallbladder perforations were assessed by reviewing videotapes recorded during the procedures. Results: Use of the retraction system failed in three out of five patients (60%) with intraoperative signs of chronic inflammation and in one out of 13 (7.1%) without such signs (p = 0.0441). Median operation time was 90 (45–120) in the first eight and 55 (40–180) minutes in the following ten SPLC (p = 0.0361). Whereas the first eight SPLC lasted longer compared to 4PLC (70 (40–140) minutes, p = 0.0435) the difference disappeared after eight procedures (p = 0.2076). Median number of burns to nontarget tissue was seven (1–16) in the first eight and one (0–8) in the following ten SPLC (p = 0.0049). There was no difference in perforation of the gallbladder. Discussion: Internal retraction enables a safe exposure of the Calot triangle avoiding bile spillage in cholecystectomies without intraoperative signs of inflammation. Familiarisation with SPLC was rapidly achieved. Operation time and dexterity were equal to 4PLC after eight SPLC.     

Diode laser treatment of human prostates – Clinical 6-month experience

ObjectivesLaser-assisted vaporization of prostate tissue by means of the KTP laser is in clinical use. Alternative laser sources are available but are lacking clinical experience. In this study, the capability, feasibility, and post-operative outcome of vaporization of prostate by means of a diode laser were investigated.MethodsThe light (λ=1470 nm, 50 W) of a diode laser (Biolitec AG, Jena, Germany) was fed into a side-fire fiber introduced through a 24F continuous-flow cystoscope and thus transmitted to prostate tissue. Normal saline was used for irrigation with additive of 1% ethanol for observation of TUR syndrome. The study includes 10 men suffering from bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (prostate volume range: 35–78 ml). The prostatic lobes were vaporized within the prostatic capsule. Depending on the vaporized tissue the exposure time was in the range of 1220–4000 s (mean: 2397±757 s) during which a mean of 121±38 kJ (range: 61–200 kJ) of energy was delivered. Post-operative outcome and voiding were evaluated during a follow-up of 6 months.ResultsDuring surgery no significant blood loss or any fluid absorption occurred. Catheters were removed in the mean after 50 h (range: 18–168 h). All patients excepted two, were satisfied with their voiding outcome. After removing the catheter the mean peak urine flow rate significantly (p=0.05) increased from 8.9±2.9 ml/s pre-operatively to 15.7±5 ml/s post-operatively. No evidence of urgency, dysuria, hematuria, or incontinence was observed. Two patients required re-catheterization and consecutive TURP. After 1 month as well as after 6-month follow-up, 8/10 patients are still satisfied with the outcome.ConclusionThis first and limited experience showed that 50 W-1470 nm-diode-laser vaporization prostatectomy is feasible and appears to be safe and effective for quickly relieving bladder outlet obstruction due to BPH. Long-term efficacy and durability should be evaluated in a randomized clinical trial with long-term follow-up.     

Clinical experience with a simple retraction device in single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Technical description and initial results

Abstract

Background: Performing single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SPLC) is challenging as triangulation is limited and the critical view is difficult to obtain. We present our initial experience using a simple retraction device to reduce these problems. Material and methods: In January 2012 a novel lifter was introduced at our department and subsequently used in SPLC for suspension of the gallbladder. Perioperative data were collected prospectively. In addition, all videos were reviewed to assess any adverse events caused by the lifter. Results: Thirty (20 female and 10 male) patients at a median age of 48.4 years (range: 23–83) were operated using this novel retraction device. Median BMI accounted for 26.0 kg/m² (median; range: 14.0–36.9). Retraction of the gallbladder using the lifter was possible in all patients. In four cases (13.3 %) spillage of bile caused by the lifter was recorded. In addition, perforation of the gallbladder was seen once (3.3 %), caused by electrocautery. No inflammation, induration or visible scars were seen in the right upper quadrant at six weeks postoperatively in any patient. Conclusions: Gallbladder retraction in SPLC using this novel device is feasible and safe without leaving any apparent scar. Rate of bile spillage is (at least) comparable to that reported for conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy.     

Laparoscopic approaches for splenic artery aneurysms

Abstract

Background: Therapeutic options for splenic artery aneurysm include endovascular management, laparoscopic surgery, and open surgery, although their indications and applications as standard therapy remain controversial. Methods: Between August 2009 and March 2011, three patients with splenic artery aneurysm were treated at our institution. All patients underwent laparoscopic surgery. Results: There was no conversion to open surgery. The mean operative time was 204.7 min (range: 147–265 min) and the mean intraoperative blood loss was 30 mL (range: 0–90 mL). There was no mortality or morbidity. Conclusions: The laparoscopic approaches for splenic artery aneurysm were safe procedures.