A study from Catalonia, Spain, examined the effectiveness of the laparoscopic sandwich technique for parastomal hernia repair, which uses a double intraperitoneal mesh. Out of 38 patients, the recurrence rate was 7.9%, and the most common complication leading to recurrence was postoperative issues like seroma, hematoma, and surgical site infection. The sandwich technique demonstrated consistent […]
Category: Intestine and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Revolutionizing Colon Surgery: Laser Speckle Imaging Enhances Perfusion Visualization
A game-changing tool has emerged in the world of colon surgery. Laparoscopic laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) provides real-time, dye-free visualization of intestinal perfusion. This study, involving 64 patients, revealed LSCI’s potential to accurately image colonic perfusion without disrupting surgery. Operating surgeons found it easy to interpret, and 17% indicated it could change their anastomosis […]
Centralization Key for Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor Surgery: CentralChirSINET Study
Centralizing surgical care, this study investigated small intestinal neuroendocrine tumor (SI-NET) resections’ outcomes based on procedure volume. High-volume centers (HVCs) performed over five SI-NET resections annually, while low-volume centers (LVCs) did fewer. HVCs showcased better surgical quality, with more lymph nodes resected, advanced techniques, and higher success rates. Optimal SI-NET resection was prevalent in HVCs, […]
Robotic Surgery May Reduce Complications for Minority Patients in Colon Cancer Resection
In a study analyzing over 64,000 patients undergoing elective colon cancer resection, it was found that robotic colectomy led to fewer complications in minority patients compared to laparoscopic colectomy. After adjusting for various factors, there were no significant differences in mortality based on surgical approach or race. However, Black patients who had laparoscopic surgery experienced […]