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Mallikarjuna C, Ghouse SM, Madduri VKS, Bendigeri MT, Enganti B, Reddy P, Tak GR. Techniques in minimally invasive transperitoneal pyeloplasty: A compilation. Urol Ann 2024; 16:52-59. [PMID: 38415227 PMCID: PMC10896333 DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_38_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Context Minimally invasive management (laparoscopic/robot assisted) is currently the standard of care for managing pelvi ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO). Open techniques of management of PUJO are well described in literature. However, there appears to be relative lack of description of minimally invasive techniques in the literature. Objective This article is aimed at describing in detail, with images, the various techniques and modifications in laparoscopic or robot-assisted management of PUJO. Evidence Acquisition A review of literature on PubMed was performed and all articles which detailed any technique of minimally invasive pyeloplasty were included. Evidence Synthesis The various techniques of minimally invasive pyeloplasty as well as the authors' techniques are compiled and described in detail with intraoperative images. Conclusions Operative techniques of minimally invasive pyeloplasty are not well described in literature. We have attempted to present a comprehensive resource of different techniques of minimally invasive pyeloplasty and the clinical scenarios in which they may be appropriate. This should prove to be a useful reference to the practicing urologist. Patient Summary In this paper, we have compiled the various surgical techniques of treating obstruction at the PUJ of the kidney along with intraoperative photograph.
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- Chiruvella Mallikarjuna
- Department of Urology, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Urology, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Urology, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Urology, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Urology, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Urology, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Mao R, Gao L, Gang W, Wen L. Literature Review of Handheld Articulating Instruments in Minimally Invasive Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2024; 34:47-54. [PMID: 37870762 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) using handheld articulating instruments (HAIs) has emerged as an innovative approach, offering enhanced dexterity and accessibility compared with conventional straight tools. There has been a significant surge in market interest surrounding HAIs. However, the question about the potential benefits of these devices for surgeons and patients in clinical applications remains unclear. Methods: We thoroughly searched relevant literature about the HAIs with clinical applications. This article reviews the feasibility, safety, outcomes, ergonomics, and learning curve associated with utilizing HAIs, including notable commercial products FlexDex, ArtiSential, and HandX. This study also investigates the comparisons of the use of HAIs with traditional laparoscopy and the da Vinci robotic system in terms of surgical outcomes and operational efficiency. Results: Early clinical studies demonstrate the applicability of HAIs across gastrointestinal, urologic, cardiothoracic, and general surgery, with promising results and few complications reported. Comparisons with conventional laparoscopy reveal no significant differences in surgical outcomes. However, HAIs present a more prolonged learning curve than robotic surgery for novice users. Combining three-dimensional visualization techniques facilitate performance. Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to establish definitive superiority in surgical efficiency and characterize optimal training methodology. Conclusions: Overall, the maneuverability and lower cost of HAIs present new possibilities in MIS, potentially expanding accessibility for smaller health care organizations and benefiting more patients.
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- Rui Mao
- Department of Medical Equipment, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Equipment, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Medical Equipment, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Gorgen ARH, Abreu FJDS, Paludo ADO, Menegolla MP, de Oliveira RT, Tavares PM, Rosito TE. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty proficiency during a residency program after adoption of a standardized simulation training program is maintained during the COVID pandemic despite reduced surgery volume. Int Braz J Urol 2023; 49:462-468. [PMID: 37267611 PMCID: PMC10482452 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2023.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of the standardized laparoscopic simulation training program in pyeloplasty, following its implementation and during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, a tertiary referral center in south Brazil, in which 151 patients underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty performed by residents between 2006-2021. They were divided into three groups: before and after adoption of a standardized laparoscopic simulation training program and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main outcome was a combined negative outcome of conversion to open surgery, major postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo III or higher) or unsuccessful procedure, defined as need for redo pyeloplasty. RESULTS There was a significant reduction in the combined negative outcome (21.1% vs 6.3%), surgical time (mean 200.0 min vs 177.4 min) and length of stay (median 5 days vs 3 days) after the adoption of simulation training program. These results were maintained during the COVID-19 pandemic (combined negative outcome of 6.3%, mean surgical time of 160.1 min and median length of stay of 3 days) despite a reduction in 55.4% of the surgical volume. CONCLUSION A structured laparoscopic simulation program can improve outcomes of laparoscopic pyeloplasty during the learning curve.
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- Antonio Rebello Horta Gorgen
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Urologia de UrologiaPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Urologia de Urologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- University of CaliforniaDepartment of UrologyIrvineCAUSADepartment of Urology, University of California Irvine, CA, USA;
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRSPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e ObstetríciaPorto AlegreRSBrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil;
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Urologia de UrologiaPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Urologia de Urologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRSPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e ObstetríciaPorto AlegreRSBrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil;
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Urologia de UrologiaPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Urologia de Urologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Cirurgia GeralPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Cirurgia Geral, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil;
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Urologia de UrologiaPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Urologia de Urologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRSPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e ObstetríciaPorto AlegreRSBrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil;
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Urologia de UrologiaPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Urologia de Urologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegreServiço de Urologia de UrologiaPorto AlegreRSBrasilServiço de Urologia de Urologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRSPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e ObstetríciaPorto AlegreRSBrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil;
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulFaculdade de MedicinaPorto AlegreRSBrasilFaculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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González ST, Rosito TE, Tur AB, Ruiz J, Gozalbez R, Maiolo A, Tavares PM, Gorgen ARH, Kencht ELD, Madarriaga YQ, Weller S, Tobia IP, Castellan M, Corbetta JP. Multicenter comparative study of open, laparoscopic, and robotic pyeloplasty in the pediatric population for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Int Braz J Urol 2022; 48:961-968. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2022.0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Sebastian Tobía González
- Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Argentina; Hospital Interzonal Especializado en Pediatría “Sor María Ludovica”, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
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- Hospital Interzonal Especializado en Pediatría “Sor María Ludovica”, Argentina
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
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van der Vliet WJ, Spaans LN, Bonouvrie DS, Uittenbogaart M, Leclercq WKG. Safety and Efficiency of an Articulating Needle Driver in Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 32:422-426. [PMID: 34936817 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective: Robotic platforms offer articulating needle drivers but are associated with high costs and lack tactile feedback. The recently developed mechanical Laparoscopic Articulating Needle Driver (LAND) (Flexdex®) for conventional laparoscopy offers enhanced dexterity without these limitations. The goal of this study was to assess safety and efficiency during the implementation of the LAND, and describe its learning curve, in an expert center for laparoscopic surgery. Methods: All LAND-assisted procedures after clinical implementation for a period of 16 months were included into this study. Primary outcome domains were safety (intra- and postoperative complications within 30 days) and efficiency (operative time, suturing, and knot tying time of staple defects of enteroenterostomy). CUmulative SUM (CUSUM) analysis was utilized to describe the enteroenterostomy suturing time learning curve across consecutive cases by plotting the deviation from the series mean. Results: Forty-five procedures (34 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [of which 7 including diaphragmatic hernia repair], 2 diaphragmatic hernia repair with Nissen fundoplication, and 2 right-sided hemicolectomy) were included into this study. Median (range) operative time and enteroenterostomy suturing time were 68 (46-177) minutes and 161 (112-241) seconds, respectively, comparable with conventional needle driver standards. One procedure was converted to the conventional needle driver due to device malfunctioning and one patients' postoperative course was complicated by a Clavien-Dindo grade 3a complication (intraluminal bleeding requiring gastroscopy). CUSUM chart displays a progression toward the mean from case 22 onward, indicating a limited learning curve. Conclusion: The LAND can be implemented safely and efficiently at a center of excellence for laparoscopic surgery and is associated with a limited learning curve.
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- Walderik J van der Vliet
- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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ArtiSential ® Articulated Wrist-Like Instruments and Their First Application in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery: Case Reports and Literature Review of the Most Commonly Available Robot-Inspired Devices. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8070603. [PMID: 34356582 PMCID: PMC8306555 DOI: 10.3390/children8070603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background: Robotic surgery is currently a reality in surgical practice, and many endeavors have been made to extend its application also in pediatric surgery. In the absence of easy access to a robotic surgical system, new devices have been developed to offer a valid alternative such as wristed instruments. These differ from conventional laparoscopic instruments owing to a wrist-like mechanism at the tip, which faithfully reproduces the movements of the surgeon’s hands, regaining more movement’s degrees; Methods: We present two case reports in which the patients were subjected to minimally invasive procedures with aid of wristed instruments, followed by a review of the literature regarding the devices commonly marketed; Results: Articulated or wristed instruments render the same features seen in robotic surgery, such as major dexterity in smaller spaces, restitution of more natural movements and the ability to get over obstacles in a direct visual line. Our center recently equipped with ArtiSential® articulated instruments and so far, they have proven to be of great value; Conclusions: wristed instruments could represent a standpoint for surgeons wanting to benefit from the advantages of robotic surgery with a cost-sensitive perspective.
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Advances and Trends in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9123999. [PMID: 33321836 PMCID: PMC7764454 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9123999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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As many meta-analyses comparing pediatric minimally invasive to open surgery can be found in the literature, the aim of this review is to summarize the current state of minimally invasive pediatric surgery and specifically focus on the trends and developments which we expect in the upcoming years. Print and electronic databases were systematically searched for specific keywords, and cross-link searches with references found in the literature were added. Full-text articles were obtained, and eligibility criteria were applied independently. Pediatric minimally invasive surgery is a wide field, ranging from minimally invasive fetal surgery over microlaparoscopy in newborns to robotic surgery in adolescents. New techniques and devices, like natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), single-incision and endoscopic surgery, as well as the artificial uterus as a backup for surgery in preterm fetuses, all contribute to the development of less invasive procedures for children. In spite of all promising technical developments which will definitely change the way pediatric surgeons will perform minimally invasive procedures in the upcoming years, one must bear in mind that only hard data of prospective randomized controlled and double-blind trials can validate whether these techniques and devices really improve the surgical outcome of our patients.
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Haslam RE, Seideman CA. Educational Value of YouTube Surgical Videos of Pediatric Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: A Qualitative Assessment. J Endourol 2020; 34:1129-1133. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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- Roxanne E. Haslam
- Department of Urology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Urology, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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