Adverse outcomes related to morcellation in total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Morcellation, introduced in 1993, revolutionized uterine and tissue extraction with the advent of morcellators, providing a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery (1). Initially designed for uterine extractions, the morcellator (not only the electric one) has diverse applications in other surgical interventions, such as myomectomies, nephrostomies, and splenectomies. Proving advantages in procedures with a narrow genital cavity, reducing possible complications due to limited space access in the vaginal route (10). (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - January 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Montserrat Vargas, Yashita Arora, Marcelo Alejandro Bueno, Cristobal Gerardo Rodriguez Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Mucormycosis mimicking portal hypertensive haemorrhage as a complication of alcoholic liver cirrhosis: a case report
Mucor is a rare cause of gastrointestinal ulcers. This case describes a case of mucormycosis that occurred in a patient with liver cirrhosis who was hospitalized to accept a splenectomy for traumatic splenic r... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - January 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ran Ji Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic splenectomy in children: a costeffectiveness study
AbstractLaparoscopic elective splenectomy is considered as a safe surgical treatment of spleen non-traumatic blood disorders. However, robotic assisted splenectomy is becoming a promising alternative, although there are scarce studies in pediatric patients. Our aim is to compare the effectiveness and associated costs of both procedures in children. A single-institution retrospective study was performed among consecutive children undergoing splenectomy between 2004 and 2021, who were divided according to the surgical approach: LAS group (laparoscopic splenectomy) and RAS group (robotic assisted splenectomy). Demographics, c...
Source: Journal of Robotic Surgery - January 27, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Primary angiosarcoma of the Pancreas - A case Report and review of the literature
CONCLUSIONS: Pancreatic angiosarcomas are very rare and prone to misdiagnosis. The formation of a more demarcated but high-grade tumour with necrosis is a feature that distinguishes angiosarcomas from ordinary carcinomas of this organ. Pathologic diagnosis is also highly challenging closely resembling undifferentiated carcinomas. Angiosarcomas are highly aggressive when they occur in the pancreas. Prompt diagnosis at an early stage is crucial as surgery with curative intent serves as the primary treatment approach.PMID:38265358 | DOI:10.1080/00015458.2024.2309718 (Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica)
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - January 24, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Emre Bozkurt Samet Yigman Volkan Adsay Bengi Gurses Gurkan Tellioglu Orhan Bilge Source Type: research
Acute splenic sequestration in HbSS: observations from the Jamaican birth cohort
Conclusions
ASS remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in HbSS in developing societies. ASS appears to be a non-specific response to many possible risk factors including coagulase negative staphylococci. (Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - January 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Serjeant, G., Mason, K., Hambleton, I., Serjeant, B. Tags: ADC Global child health Source Type: research
Spontaneous splenic rupture associated with scrub typhus: a case report
ConclusionsClinicians should consider the possibility of splenic rupture in patients with scrub typhus who display sudden-onset abdominal pain and unstable vital signs. In addition, splenic capsular rupture and extra-capsular hemorrhage are thought to be caused by splenomegaly and capsular distention resulting from red blood cell congestion in the red pulp destroying the splenic sinus.Graphical abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Clinical Management of Gastric Cancer Treatment Regimens
Curr Top Microbiol Immunol. 2023;444:279-304. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-47331-9_11.ABSTRACTGastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer-associated death in the world. Endoscopic resection can be the treatment in selected cases of very early gastric cancer. Surgery is recommended for tumors that do not meet the criteria for endoscopic resection or for tumors with lymph node invasion but without distant metastases. Gastrectomy should include D2 lymphadenectomy without splenectomy. Perioperative or adjuvant chemotherapy improves survival and is recommended in locally advanced gastric canc...
Source: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology - January 17, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Juliette Boil ève Yann Touchefeu Tamara Matysiak-Budnik Source Type: research
