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Lerner V, Stuart AE, Baekalandt J. Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery Hysterectomy Deconstructed: Expanding Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeons' Toolbox. J Gynecol Surg 2024; 40:78-99. [PMID: 38690154 PMCID: PMC11057779 DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2023.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Background The introduction of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) to the toolbox of gynecologic surgeons has the potential to reverse the trend of vaginal hysterectomy declines. Methods This review discusses nuances of the vNOTES technique applied to hysterectomy; describes vNOTES hysterectomy, step-by-step (including tips and tricks for low- and high-complexity cases for surgeons who may want to incorporate vNOTES hysterectomy into their surgical repertoires); and examines evidence and research trends in this field. Results The descriptions in the text, figures, tables, and videos all contribute to giving readers a clear understanding of vNOTES, its advantages, limitations, and research potentials. Conclusions vNOTES hysterectomy is a unique blend of vaginal, laparoscopic, and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) techniques and is not a new procedure, but rather another tool to use in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. (J GYNECOL SURG 40:78).
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- Veronica Lerner
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institution of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Helsingborg Hospital, Sweden
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
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Single incision laparoscopic surgery using conventional laparoscopic instruments versus two-port laparoscopic surgery for adnexal lesions. Sci Rep 2021; 11:4118. [PMID: 33602951 PMCID: PMC7892849 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82204-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has emerged as least invasive interventions for gynecologic disease. However, SILS is slow to gain in popularity due to difficulties in triangulation and instrument crowding. Besides, the costly instruments may influence patients' will to have this procedure, and limit other medical expense as well. To optimize outcome and reduce cost, the objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety for patients undergoing adnexal surgeries using conventional laparoscopic instruments with SILS (SILS-C), and to compare with those of patients subject to TP using conventional laparoscopic instruments (TP-C). This is a retrospective case-control study. The data dated from April 2011 to April 2018. Patients who received concomitant multiple surgeries, were diagnosed with suspected advanced stage ovarian malignancy, or required frozen sections for intraoperative pathologic diagnosis were excluded. Demographic data, including the age, body weight, height, previous abdominal surgery were obtained. The surgical outcomes were compared using conventional statistical methods. 259 patients received SILS-C. The operating time was 63.83 ± 25.31 min. Blood loss was 2.38 ± 6.09 c.c. 58 patients (24.38%) needed addition of port to complete surgery. 384 patients received TP-C. Compared with SILS-C, the operating time was shorter (57.32 ± 26.38 min, OR = 0.984, CI = 0.975-0.992). The patients were further divided into unilateral or bilateral adnexectomy, and unilateral or bilateral cystectomy. Other than the operating time in unilateral cystectomy (66.12 ± 19.5 vs. 58.27 ± 23.92 min, p = .002), no statistical differences were observed in the subgroup analysis. Single incision laparoscopic surgery using conventional laparoscopic instruments is feasible and safe as initial approach to adnexal lesions. In complex setting as unilateral cystectomy or pelvic adhesions, two-port access may be considered.
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Bydzovsky ND, Bockstahler B, Dupré G. Single-port laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy with a modified glove-port technique in dogs. Vet Surg 2019; 48:715-725. [PMID: 31161631 PMCID: PMC6618065 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective To describe a single‐port laparoscopic‐assisted ovariohysterectomy (LOHE) with a modified glove‐port technique in dogs and compare it with previously published laparoscopic techniques for LOHE in dogs. Study design Prospective clinical study and technique description. Animals Forty‐two healthy female dogs. Methods Laparoscopic‐assisted ovariohysterectomy was performed with a custom‐made single‐port device. The total duration of surgery from first incision to skin closure was compared with previously published durations of LOHE in dogs. Short‐term complications were recorded. Results The median total duration of surgery was 24 minutes (range, 17.5–39.5; mean, 25.73; SD, 6.12), which was shorter than that described in most previously reported studies of LOHE in dogs (range, 20.8 ± 4.00–60.0 ± 18.45 minutes; P < .001). Intraoperative complications were minor, but wound complications occurred in 12 of 42 (29%) dogs. Conclusion Single‐port LOHE with the glove‐port technique in combination with a wound retractor and nonarticulated instruments was completed in all dogs. This technique was faster than what has been previously reported for other LOHE, but local wound complications were common. Clinical relevance The glove‐port technique described here offers a low‐cost alternative to other commercially available single‐port devices.
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- Nina D Bydzovsky
- Department for Small Animals and Horses, Small Animal Surgery, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department for Small Animals and Horses, Small Animal Surgery, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department for Small Animals and Horses, Small Animal Surgery, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Laparoscopic single-incision triangulated umbilical surgery (SITUS) pyeloplasty: a description of the first 32 cases. World J Urol 2018; 36:1883-1888. [PMID: 29754252 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2308-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Transumbilical laparoendoscopic (LESS) procedures reduce access trauma. Laparoendocopic single-incision triangulated umbilical surgery (SITUS) utilizes straight instruments in a triangulated fashion, via three trocars placed through a single umbilical incision. METHODS Thirty-two consecutive patients underwent an SITUS pyeloplasty. Access is performed by incision of the umbilical fold by 3/4 of its circumference, a 5-mm camera port, and consequently, cranial and caudal 3 or 5 mm working trocars are placed at a distance of 3-6 cm, thus allowing triangulation. SITUS laparoscopy utilizes the standard straight instruments with a length of 43 cm. RESULTS All procedures were successfully performed and no conversion to open, or conventional laparoscopic approach was deemed necessary. Thirty patients underwent a dismembered and two a Fenger pyeloplasty. A crossing vessel was identified in 68.75% of the cases. The median laparoscopic and suturing times were 130 and 30 min, respectively; median blood loss was 50 ml. The median duration of hospitalization was 4 days. The visual analogue scores (VAS) reported were 1 on the first and 0 on the third postoperative day. The indwelling double-J or mono-J stents were removed after a median time of 5 weeks and 4 days, respectively. The overall success rate was 96.8%. CONCLUSIONS The SITUS technique for pyeloplasty is an attractive alternative to conventional laparoscopy and a viable competitor to LESS surgery. It combines the common principles of traditional laparoscopy, such as conventional instrumentation and triangulation, with the benefits of single-port surgery.
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Buenafe AAE, Lee-Ong AC. Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in inguinal hernia repair. Asian J Endosc Surg 2017; 10:244-251. [PMID: 28703439 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (IHR) offers the potential for excellent cosmetic outcomes and maximization of the inherent advantages of minimally invasive surgery. LESS IHR is associated with a steep learning curve, which is attributable to both the IHR technique itself and the single-site technique. The technical obstacles in the single-site technique may be mitigated by employing certain maneuvers and strategies that minimize clashing between instruments and improve freedom of movement. The current literature consistently points out the inherent challenges in LESS IHR, with its longer operative time compared to that of conventional laparoscopic IHR. LESS IHR performed by capable operators has comparable complication rates, duration of hospital stay, and incidence of recurrence as conventional laparoscopic IHR. LESS IHR is both feasible and safe. Given its excellent cosmetic outcome, it is likely to be sought by younger patients who are concerned with scar formation. The use of robotics may bypass the technical challenges in LESS, but cost considerations in their usage will likely persist.
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- Alfred Allen E Buenafe
- Philippine Center for Advanced Surgery, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan, Philippines
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- Philippine Center for Advanced Surgery, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan, Philippines.,Manila Doctors Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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Current surgical technique and outcomes of laparoendoscopic single-site adrenalectomy. UROLOGICAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urols.2017.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Liu YB, Chen JL, Chao CY, Tsai YC. Clinical evaluation of a novel commercial single port in laparoendoscopic single-site surgery. UROLOGICAL SCIENCE 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urols.2014.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chen KH, Chen LR, Seow KM. Ovarian Suspension With Adjustable Sutures: An Easy and Helpful Technique for Facilitating Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Gynecologic Surgery. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015; 22:767-75. [PMID: 25757814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2014] [Revised: 02/25/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To describe a method of ovarian suspension with adjustable sutures (OSAS) for facilitating laparoendoscopic single-site gynecologic surgery (LESS) and to investigate the effect of OSAS on LESS. DESIGN Prospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification: II-2). SETTING University teaching hospital. PATIENTS One hundred seventy-eight patients with benign 5- to 15-cm cystic ovarian tumors who underwent LESS with OSAS (suspension group, n = 90) and without OSAS (control group, n = 88). INTERVENTIONS For patients who underwent OSAS (suspension group), 1 end of double-head straight needles with a polypropylene suture was inserted into the pelvic cavity through the abdominal skin to penetrate the cyst or ovarian parenchyma and puncture outside the abdominal skin. After cutting off the needles, both sides of the remaining suture were held together by a clamp, without knotting, so that the manipulator could "lift," "loosen," or "fix" the stitches to adjust the tension. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The average time to create OSAS was 2.9 min. For the suspension and control groups, the average blood loss was 81.4 and 131.8 mL (p < .001), and the operative time was 42.0 and 61.3 min (p < .001), respectively. There were no significant differences in the incidence of complications (5.6% vs 9.1%; p = .365), but there were significant differences in conversions to standard non-single-site laparoscopy (5.6% vs 15.9%; p = .025) and laparotomy (1.1% vs 6.8%; p = .040). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the ratios of conversion to standard non-single-site laparoscopy (odds ratio [OR], 0.126; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.311-0.508) and laparotomy (OR, 0.032; 95% CI, 0.002-0.479) were much lower in the suspension group; the risk of complications was comparable (OR, 0.346; 95% CI, 0.085-1.403). CONCLUSION OSAS is an easy, safe, and feasible method that offers advantages during LESS. Although routine use of OSAS is not necessary, OSAS can be considered during LESS to facilitate the surgery.
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- Kuo-Hu Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan, and School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
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- Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, and Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Simforoosh N, Abedi A, Hosseini Sharifi SH, Poor Zamany N K M, Rezaeetalab GH, Obayd K, Soltani MH. Comparison of surgical outcomes and cosmetic results between standard and mini laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children younger than 1 year of age. J Pediatr Urol 2014; 10:819-23. [PMID: 24613142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2014.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate safety, efficacy, and cosmetic results after mini laparoscopic (mL) pyeloplasty and standard (sL) pyeloplasty in children younger than 1 year of age with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). MATERIALS AND METHODS From August 2009 to March 2011, 20 sL pyeloplasties were performed in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age; afterwards, 20 patients younger than 1 year of age underwent mini laparoscopic (mL) pyeloplasty from June 2011 to August 2012. The patients were followed by urine culture and ultrasonography at 3 and 6 months after surgery. Cosmetic appearance was assessed in all patients in both groups group 3 months after surgery using the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire. RESULTS Peri and postoperative results revealed that operative time (total and anastomosis of ureteropelvic junction), hospital stay, and overall complication rate were significantly lower in mL than in sL. Persistent hydronephrosis in follow-up imaging and recurrence of obstruction was not observed in any cases. Mean appearance score and consciousness score showed significantly better results in the mL group. CONCLUSION We believe that mL pyeloplasty in infant cases with UPJO is more cosmetically pleasing and less invasive than sL pyeloplasty and has similar functional outcomes.
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- N Simforoosh
- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, No. 99, 9th Boostan, Pasdaran Avenue, Tehran, Iran.
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Laparoendoscopic single-site versus conventional laparoscopic total extraperitoneal hernia repair: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Surg Endosc 2013; 27:4684-92. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3116-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tam YH, Pang KKY, Tsui SY, Wong YS, Wong HY, Mou JWC, Chan KW, Houben CH, Sihoe JDY, Lee KH. Laparoendoscopic single-site nephrectomy and heminephroureterectomy in children using standard laparoscopic setup versus conventional laparoscopy. Urology 2013; 82:430-5. [PMID: 23642935 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.02.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2013] [Revised: 02/13/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the safety and effectiveness of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) using standard laparoscopic setup in pediatric nephrectomy/heminephroureterectomy (HN) by comparing with conventional laparoscopy (CL). METHODS Twelve consecutive children who underwent LESS (nephrectomy = 8, HN = 4) from 2009 to 2012 were compared with a matched cohort of 18 children who underwent CL (nephrectomy = 12, HN = 6) at the same institution. Data were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS There was no difference between the 2 groups in the age of patients, body weight, gender distribution, laterality of pathology, postoperative analgesic requirement, and hospital stay. Eleven of the 12 children in the LESS group underwent the procedure successfully without additional trocar placement. The only open conversion happened in the case of LESS of the lower moiety HN. LESS nephrectomy took longer operative time than CL (mean 156 +/- 45 vs 99 +/- 35 minutes, median 155 vs 90 minutes, P <.01). Wound infection occurred in 1 patient after CL nephrectomy. No postoperative complication or access site hernia was noted in the children in the LESS group at follow-up. CONCLUSION LESS nephrectomy and HN in the pediatric population is safe and effective with a minimally invasive nature comparable to CL. Learning curve factors may contribute to the reported longer operative time in LESS. Further studies are required to investigate the implication of patient selection and the cosmetic benefits of LESS, which may potentially require longer operative time.
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- Yuk Him Tam
- Division of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) varicocelectomy with reusable components: comparison with the conventional laparoscopic technique. Surg Endosc 2013; 27:3646-52. [PMID: 23549770 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-2938-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2013] [Accepted: 03/14/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare laparoendoscopic single-site varicocelectomy (LESSV) with multiport laparoscopic varicocelectomy (MLV) in terms of intraoperative parameters and postoperative outcomes. METHODS A retrospective case-control study investigated 10 male adolescents and 89 adults who underwent either LESSV or MLV at the authors' center. The reusable X-Cone single port was inserted transumbilically. A 5-mm 30° telescope was used together with a straight and a prebent laparoscopic instrument. The MLV procedure was performed using two 5-mm ports and one 10-mm port. RESULTS Between January 2009 and November 2012, 20 patients underwent LESSV and 79 patients underwent MLV. The demographic data were comparable between the two groups. The mean operating time was 59.1 ± 15.5 min for LESSV and 51.2 ± 14.4 min for MLV (P = 0.04). In the LESSV group, no conversion to MLV was necessary. The hospital stay was 1.6 ± 0.7 days in the LESSV group versus 1.8 ± 0.5 days in the MLV group (P = 0.17). The postoperative pain scores did differ between the two groups. By day 2, significantly more patients in the LESSV group than in the MLV group fully recovered their normal physical activity (P = 0.02). Comparison of pre- and postoperative values showed relief of testicular pain and improvement of semen parameters for the majority of the patients. The overall incidence of complications was distributed equally between the two groups as follows: paresthesia of the upper thigh (8 %), wound infection (5 %), epididymitis (3 %) and hydrocele (4 %). All the patients in the LESSV group were fully satisfied with their cosmetic results compared with only 76 % of the patients in the MLV group (P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The LESSV procedure performed with the reusable X-Cone is as safe and efficient as MLV. After LESSV, the parameters measuring postoperative patient satisfaction are significantly improved. Given its reusable components, including prebent laparoscopic instruments, the X-Cone platform is a cost-effective alternative to disposable or homemade single ports.
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