Laparoscopic management of a ruptured giant epidermoid splenic cyst.

BACKGROUND: Epidermoid splenic cysts are uncommon lesions of the spleen. They are known to become symptomatic as a consequence of enlargement, infection, or rupture, the latter being an exceedingly rare complication traditionally treated with open splenectomy. We herein report a unique case of a giant epidermoid splenic cyst that ruptured spontaneously and was successfully treated with the laparoscopic approach. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic surgery may be considered an initial treatment option in cases of very large epidermoid cysts even when rupture occurs.     

Spilled Gallstones: the Source of an Enigma

Spillage of gallstones may occur in the course of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The incidence of this mishap and its consequences are variable. Ignored by many surgeons, stone spillage may be the source of significant morbidity many years after surgery. In this report, we describe the clinical course of a patient who presented with upper abdominal pain and swelling. The past history was positive for laparoscopic cholecystectomy 15 years earlier. After excision, the swelling was found to be a pseudocyst formed around spilled gallstones during a previous cholecystectomy. Apart from postoperative wound infection, the patient recovered well and remains so. Here, we discuss the problem and provide suggestions for spillage prevention and stone retrieval once spillage occurs.     

小儿腹腔镜下疝囊高位结扎术的麻醉处理

目的探讨小儿腹腔镜下疝囊高位结扎术的麻醉处理方法和安全性。方法本组80例腹腔镜下疝囊高位结扎术患儿,ASAⅠ~Ⅱ级,以气管全麻下行术式,入室后连续监测HR、MAP、SpO2、气道峰压(PIP)、PETCO2及体温,并分别记录术前、气腹后5min、气腹后10min、放气后10min的各项监测指标。结果所有患儿麻醉均满意,无一例出现麻醉意外、并发症,CO2气腹后10、20min HR、MAP、PETCO2、PIP显著升高(p<0.05,p<0.01),SpO2无显著变化,放气后10min各项指标与术前相比差异无显著意义。结论面对小儿特殊的解剖、生理和CO2气腹对生理产生的影响,做好术前准备,选择正确的麻醉方法和合适的麻醉药物,维持稳定的循环,小儿可安全实施腹腔镜疝囊高位结扎手术。     

Metabolic Characterization of Nondiabetic Severely Obese Patients Undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Preoperative Classification Predicts the Effects of Gastric Bypass on Insulin–Glucose Homeostasis

Introduction Obese individuals may have normal insulin–glucose homeostasis, insulin resistance, or diabetes mellitus. Whereas gastric bypass cures insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus, its effects on normal physiology have not been described. We studied insulin resistance and β-cell function for patients undergoing gastric bypass. Methods One hundred thirty-eight patients undergoing gastric bypass had fasting insulin and glucose levels drawn on days 0, 12, 40, 180, and 365. Thirty-one (22%) patients with diabetes mellitus were excluded from this analysis. Homeostatic model of assessment was used to estimate insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, and β-cell function. Based on this model, patients were categorized as high insulin resistance if their insulin resistance was >2.3. Results Body mass index did not correlate with insulin resistance. Forty-seven (34%) patients were categorized as high insulin resistance. Correction of insulin resistance for this group occurred by 12 days postoperatively. Sixty (43%) patients were categorized as low insulin resistance. They demonstrated an increase of β-cell function by 12 days postoperatively, which returned to baseline by 6 months. At 1 year postoperatively, the low insulin resistance group had significantly higher β-cell function per degree of insulin sensitivity. Conclusions Adipose mass alone cannot explain insulin resistance. Severely obese individuals can be categorized by degree of insulin resistance, and the effect of gastric bypass depends upon this preoperative physiology.     

Functional Results Following Elective Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy After CT-Proven Diagnosis of Acute Diverticulitis Evaluation of 43 Patients and Review of the Literature

We performed a prospective study to analyze the functional results following elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for computed tomography (CT)-proven diagnosis of acute diverticulitis and review the literature. Forty-three of 45 available patients (96%) who had laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for CT-proven acute diverticulitis answered, after a mean time of 40 months, a questionnaire exploring new abdominal symptoms, bowel function, and the patient’s own judgement of the surgical outcome. Surgical technique aimed at removing all the sigmoid by taking down the splenic flexure and do a colorectal anastomosis. Four patients (9%) complained of new abdominal pain. Bowel function was reported as better for 24 patients (56%), unchanged for 16 patients (37%), and worse for 3 (7%). Twenty patients (47%) considered their final result as excellent to good, 17 patients (40%) as satisfying, and 6 patients (13%) as mediocre. Male gender, absence of preoperative history compatible with an irritable bowel syndrome, length of resected sigmoid and residual acute inflammation on histology are statistically predictive of a better postoperative degree of satisfaction. After elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for CT-proven diverticulitis, a great majority of patients are very satisfied with their postoperative general comfort.     

腹腔镜手术治疗卵巢囊肿386例

目的总结腹腔镜下卵巢囊肿手术的经验. 方法回顾分析1999年7月～2004年12月我院386例囊腹腔镜卵巢囊肿手术的临床资料. 结果 384例腹腔镜手术成功,2例因既往有手术史或盆腔粘连中转开腹.术中出血平均20.6 ml(10～60 ml).手术时间平均55 min(20～140 min ).术后住院平均3 d(2～5 d).194例随访1～60个月,平均24个月,盆腔检查和B超均正常. 结论腹腔镜下卵巢囊肿手术安全有效,具有创伤小、术后恢复快、住院时间短等特点.     

Laparoscopic repair of recurrent childhood inguinal hernias after open herniotomy

Background Open repair of recurrent paediatric inguinal hernias (IH) is difficult and there is definite risk of damaging the vas deferens and testicular vessels during dissection of the previous open herniotomy field. Laparoscopic repair (LR) has the benefit of avoiding the previous operative site. Method Records of patients with recurrent IH that had LR after open repair were reviewed and evaluated retrospectively. The results were compared with data from cases in which the LR method was used in the initial IH repair. Results From September 2002 to October 2005, four boys and one girl (mean age 58.8 months) were treated in our institution for recurrent IH after open repair. Operative time, success rate and complications did not show any statistically significant difference when compared with our previous prospectively collected data for primary repairs. Conclusion Laparoscopic repair is the preferred operation for recurrent childhood IH after open repair.     

The knit stitch

Intracorporeal suturing is essential to advanced laparoscopy and is a rate-limiting step in many procedures. We have outlined an improved method of intracorporeal knot tying which is easier to learn, faster, and more consistently performed than current methods. Conventional intracorporeal knot-tying technique was compared to the knit-stitch method by ten volunteer surgeons. Each participant tied ten conventional-style knots in a video trainer. Surgeons were then taught the knit-stitch method and tied an additional ten knots. Knot-tying times were recorded and compared. Participants were asked to choose the method they preferred. The knit-stitch method was demonstrated to be faster than the conventional method for all participants, regardless of level of training or laparoscopic expertise (mean 63±19 vs 97±48 s; P<0.001). The difference was most marked in participants with the least laparoscopic suturing experience. The knit-stitch was preferred by 90% of the surgeons. Reasons cited for this preference were ease of learning, conservation of instrument motion, better utilization of the nondominant hand, and ability to work with shorter suture.Knit stitching is a faster, more consistent method of intracorporeal suturing. It is preferred because of its simplicity, efficiency, and potential to further reduce tissue trauma during the course of laparoscopic suturing.     

An alternative technique for laparoscopic cholangiography

The current methods utilized for laparoscopic cholangiography involve cystic duct cannulation and present practical difficulties and potential hazards. An alternative method for intraoperative cholangiography is described which is easy, quick, and safe. The Kumar clamp (a gift from Sabi Kumar, M.D.) is placed across the infundibulum. A 23-gauge sclerotherapy needle is introduced through a side port in the clamp and directed into the infundibulum. The cholangiogram is obtained prior to any dissection in the triangle of Calot, thereby avoiding iatrogenic common bile duct injuries due to misidentification of the cystic duct or anomalous anatomy. To date no pathology has been missed and no complications have resulted from this technique.     

腹腔镜与开腹幽门环肌切开术的前瞻性比较研究

目的研究比较腹腔镜幽门环肌切开术（LP）和开腹幽门环肌切开术（OP）治疗先天性幽门肥厚性狭窄的疗效及免疫功能的变化。方法自2003年4月-2006年7月将72例先天性幽门肥厚性狭窄患儿随机分成二组（LP组及OP组各36例），比较二组麻醉时间、手术时间、术后进食时间及术后并发症，监测二组术前、术后第一天、术后第三天的外周血T淋巴细胞亚群、C反应蛋白（CRP）及白细胞介素-6（IL-6）和肿瘤坏死因子（TNF）的变化并行对比研究。结果二组麻醉时间、手术时间、术后进食时间差异无统计学意义，OP组术后并发症要略多于LP组，比较二组术前、术后第一天、术后第三天的外周血T淋巴细胞亚群、CRP及IL-6和TNF的变化差异无统计学意义。结论腹腔镜幽门环肌切开术（LP）和开腹幽门环肌切开术（OP）治疗先天性幽门肥厚性狭窄的临床效果相近，二组患儿免疫功能的变化无显著性差异。腹腔镜幽门环肌切开术是一种稳定、可靠的手术，对于治疗先天性肥厚性幽门狭窄的效果满意。