Filtered By:
Procedure: Laparoscopy

This page shows you your search results in order of relevance. This is page number 17.

Order by Relevance | Date

Total 14932 results found since Jan 2013.

Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
CONCLUSIONS: There is moderate quality evidence that laparoscopic surgery to treat mild and moderate endometriosis reduces overall pain and increases live birth or ongoing pregnancy rates. There is low quality evidence that laparoscopic excision and ablation were similarly effective in relieving pain, although there was only one relevant study. More research is needed considering severe endometriosis, different types of pain associated with endometriosis (for example dysmenorrhoea (pain with menstruation)) and comparing laparoscopic interventions with holistic and medical interventions. There was insufficient evidence on a...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 3, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Duffy JM, Arambage K, Correa FJ, Olive D, Farquhar C, Garry R, Barlow DH, Jacobson TZ Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: We have found moderate quality evidence that laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) has similar effects to open TME on long term survival outcomes for the treatment of rectal cancer. The quality of the evidence was downgraded due to imprecision and further research could impact on our confidence in this result. There is moderate quality evidence that it leads to better short-term post-surgical outcomes in terms of recovery for non-locally advanced rectal cancer. Currently results are consistent in showing a similar disease-free survival and overall survival, and for recurrences after at least three years...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 15, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Vennix S, Pelzers L, Bouvy N, Beets GL, Pierie JP, Wiggers T, Breukink S Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Current Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery in Adolescents: A Review of the Literature
Discussion: Weight loss surgery for morbidly obese adolescents is a medically and psychologically complex decision, and primary care providers need to be equipped to address this decision with their patients and families.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Health Care - July 8, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Michelle N. Brei, Shawna Mudd Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic approaches to the ureter: Pyeloplasty and ureteral reimplantation
Conclusions: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty is gaining popularity, likely due to the shorter learning curve, greater surgeon comfort, and easier intracorporeal suturing. This has allowed more surgeons to perform the procedure, improving accessibility. Robotic technology is also beneficial in the field of LESS. Nevertheless, the procedure still is not as cost-effective as the conventional laparoscopic approach, and until more affordable robotic technology is available, it will not be universally offered.
Source: Indian Journal of Urology - July 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dinesh SamarasekeraRobert J Stein Source Type: research

Robotic single port surgery: Current status and future considerations
Conclusions: R-LESS is technically feasible and the benefits of robotic surgery eliminate many of the challenges seen with conventional LESS. However, despite the advantages of the robotic platform, R-LESS is not free of challenges. Instrument clashing remains an issue due to the bulky profile of the current robotic system. Other issues include lack of space for the assistant at the bedside, inability to incorporate the 4 th robotic arm for retraction and difficulties with triangulation. Although solutions for some of these issues are currently under development, R-LESS is still very much in its infancy.
Source: Indian Journal of Urology - July 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dinesh SamarasekeraJihad H Kaouk Source Type: research

An unusual place to find a lost needle in laparoscopic surgery.
This report describes a case of a lost needle during a laparoscopic prostatectomy, when a meticulous and systematic search for the foreign body was initiated and completed with the use of x-rays, only to find it in an unusual place. PMID: 25198959 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - September 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Al Jaafari F, Christofides A, Bell C, Beatty J Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

The risk of uterine rupture after myomectomy: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis
This study seeks to review the risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy and/or labor after laparoscopic myomectomy in comparison with laparotomic myomectomy. A systematic search of the literature through search strategies in MEDLINE (PubMed) and Embase (Embase.com) from January 1970 up to March 2013 was performed. We used the following MeSH terms and free text words: gynecologic surgical procedures, gynecologic surgery, leiomyoma, fibromyoma, fibroids, myoma, uterine tumors, and pregnancy complication. Our data show that the risk of uterine rupture during labor and delivery is low (0.75 %). Compared with traditional open ...
Source: Gynecological Surgery - August 1, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of minimally invasive techniques for the management of cholecysto‐choledocholithiasis
ConclusionsThe evidence provided by this meta‐analysis suggests that both of these approaches would appear comparable. To fully address which would be the better approach would require an RCT as discussed above.
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - September 3, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Vinayak Nagaraja, Guy D. Eslick, Michael R. Cox Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Laparoscopic hepatectomy is theoretically better than open hepatectomy: preparing for the 2nd International Consensus Conference on Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Abstract  Six years have passed since the first International Consensus Conference on Laparoscopic Liver Resection was held. This comparatively new surgical technique has evolved since then and is rapidly being adopted worldwide. We compared the theoretical differences between open and laparoscopic liver resection, using right hepatectomy as an example. We also searched the Cochrane Library using the keyword “laparoscopic liver resection.” The papers retrieved through the search were reviewed, categorized, and applied to the clinical questions that will be discussed at the 2nd Consensus Conference. The laparoscopic h...
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - August 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Go Wakabayashi, Daniel Cherqui, David A. Geller, Ho‐Seong Han, Hironori Kaneko, Joseph F. Buell Tags: TOPIC Source Type: research

A rare cause of severe metabolic acidosis: Presurgical fasting
Conclusions The anesthesiologist must be aware of this possibility in patients with fasting-induced metabolic acidosis with normal lactate values and hemodynamic impairment that are either too young or too old, non-diabetic and with no history of alcohol abuse. The anion gap calculation tool is a simple diagnostic approach. The incidence of the condition increases during pregnancy.
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Role of Damage Control Surgery in the Treatment of Hinchey III and IV Sigmoid Diverticulitis: A Tailored Strategy
Abstract: Many of the treatment strategies for sigmoid diverticulitis are actually focusing on nonoperative and minimally invasive approaches. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the actual role of damage control surgery (DCS) in the treatment of generalized peritonitis caused by perforated sigmoid diverticulitis. A literature search was performed in PubMed and Google Scholar for articles published from 1960 to July 2013. Comparative and noncomparative studies that included patients who underwent DCS for complicated diverticulitis were considered. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation score, duration...
Source: Medicine - November 1, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Subtotal Cholecystectomy for “Difficult Gallbladders” Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions and RelevanceSubtotal cholecystectomy is an important tool for use in difficult gallbladders and achieves morbidity rates comparable to those reported for total cholecystectomy in simple cases. The various technical differences appear to influence outcomes only for the laparoscopic approach.
Source: JAMA Surgery - December 30, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Accurate definition and management of idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.
CONCLUSION: Idiopathic SEP is a rare disorder characterized by frequently recurring bouts of intestinal obstruction. Surgical therapy is the gold standard management strategy. PMID: 25593498 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - January 14, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Akbulut S Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research

The surgical management of recurrent stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review
ConclusionThere is a wide spectrum of surgical interventions reported for secondary or tertiary treatment of SUI. A common characteristic for all recurrent procedures is a lower success rate compared to those reported following primary procedures.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - March 4, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kostis I. Nikolopoulos, Cornelia Betschart, Stergios K. Doumouchtsis Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Consumer demand for surgical innovation: a systematic review of public perception of NOTES
Conclusions This review suggests significant public interest in NOTES and scarless surgery in general. Further research and consideration of differences in public perceptions across regions, countries and cultures are required.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 5, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research