【Abstract】Objective To investigate the effects and advantages of laparoscopic hernioplasty for hernia. Methods From June 1995 to June 2005, 222 patients with hernia were treated with laparoscopy. Transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) were performed in 166 patients. Totally extraperitoneal hernia repair(TEP) were performed in 25 patients. Closure of the internal orifice of hernia was performed in 21 patients. Furthermore, incisional hernia in 2 patients, diaphragmatic hernia in 1 patient and mesenteric hernia in 1 patient were performed by laparoscopic hernioplasty and 6 patients with hernia of oesophagus finestra performed hernioplasty combined collapse gastric fundus with laparoscopy. In this series 45 patients associated with other abdominal disease were simultaneously treated with laparoscopy. Results All cases were operated successfully. The span of operation reduration was 42.5 min 〔(10～180 min)〕. The average length of postoperative hospital stay were 4.6 days. There was one early failure owing to the use of too small a piece of mesh.Conclusion The results indicate that mesh repair of hernias is a satisfactory technique with a low recurrence rate and a low major complication rate.
【Abstract】ObjectiveTo study the application of ultrasonically activated scalpel in laparoscopic intestinal adhesion release.MethodsIntestinal adhesion release with ultrasonically activated scalpel under laparoscope was performed in 29 patients suffered from intestinal adhesive obstruction after gynecological operation. ResultsAll operations were successfully performed, and none of them converted into open surgery. Intestinal disruption occurred durring operation in 2 patients with extensive intestinal denseadhesion which were mended successfully under laparoscope. The operative duration was 30-150 min (mean 45 min). Postoperative complications such as bowel leakage, bleeding, abdominal infection were not experienced. Postoperative hospital stay was 3-7 days (mean 4 days). No case had relapse symptom such as abdominal distention or pain after 1-24 months of followup. ConclusionCompared with electric scalpel, ultrasonically activated scalpel can improve the operative safety, lessen tissue damage, shorten operative time, and reduce the chance of relapse in laparoscopic operation in gynecology.
Objective To summarize the experience of laparoscopic ventriculo-peritoneal shunt for treating patients with hydrocephalus. Methods Twenty-two cases with hydrocephalus were treated with laparoscopic ventriculo-peritoneal shunt.The drainage-tube was put into the right liver-diaphragm interspace in 9 patients and inserted into the pelvic kidney in the others. Postoperative complications, ameliorating conditions of intracranial hypertension and recovery conditions of these patients were observed. Results All the operations were succeeded and the patients got amelioration of intracranial hypertension.No complication correlating with laparoscopic surgery occured. Conclusion Laparoscopic ventriculo-peritoneal shunt have the advantages of less invasive,better intra-abdominal view and more rapid recovery than conventional laparotomy. It’s a safe and feasible method which is worth of wide using.
ObjectiveTo investigate the systemic stress responses after laparoscopic resection in colorectal cancer patients.MethodsSixty patients were randomized into the laparoscopic resection group (30 cases) and open resection group (30 cases) from October 2001 to September 2002 in our hospital.Analgesic dosages, recovery time of intestinal peristalsis, postoperative temperatures, C reactive protein(CRP), IL6 and white blood cell (WBC) counts were recorded after operation. ResultsThe changes of postoperative temperatures and WBC counts showed no significant difference between two groups.But in the laparoscopic resection group, the recovery time of intestinal peristalsis, postoperative analgesic dosages, CRP and IL6 significantly decreased (P＜0.01,P＜0.05).ConclusionCompared with traditional open resection, laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer can diminish the systemic stress responses and decrease the injury to patients.
ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of the treatment of unresectable late pancreatic cancer with laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy and gastric bypass. MethodsFrom June 2000 to December 2003, laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy and gastric bypass were successfully performed in 15 patients with unresectable late pancreatic cancer. Endoscopic nosobiliary drainage (ENBD) was performed before the operation. ResultsAll procedures were completed laparoscopically. Jaundice and hepatic function of the patients were obviously improved after the bypass. Oral nutrition was recovered after operation. The mean operative time was (100±26) min (range 70-200 min); the mean operative blood loss was (60±15) ml (range 30-120 ml); the bowel function recovery was on the 3rd-5th postoperative day; the average hospital stay was (8.1±0.7) days (range 6-13 days). Incision infection ocurred in one patient. No operative complications occurred in other patients. ConclusionTreatment of unresectable late carcinoma of the pancreas with laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy and gastric bypass aided by ENBD is a minimally invasive technique with less postoperative pain，shorter hospital stay, lower procedurerelated morbidity,and better oral nutrition. The life quality of patients with late pancreatic cancer can be obviously improved.
Objective To introduce the total mesorectal excision (TME)under the laparoscope and with the ultrosonic scalpel. Methods Under the laparoscope and with the ultrosonic scalpel, total mesorectal excision in 3 patients was performed. In operation, alone the parietal layer of pelvic fascia and inside the automatic nerve trunk, the mesorectum was excised with the ultrasonic scalpel. Results Three patients got final recovery, no damage to the viscera in operation occurred. Average hemorrhage amount was about 100ml. Intestinal function recovered within 24 hours, average in hospital time was 10.3 days. After 4 months, 3 patients got good living quality without recurrence and metastasis.Conclusion TME under the laparoscope is a new progress of less damageable operation. Compared with the traditional open laparotomy,it has some advantage. But it requires high technology and expensive equipments, and the case is still very limited in use.
Objective To evaluate the use value of the perineal H-shaped incision in laparoscopic peritoneum vaginoplasty. Methods Between January 2005 and July 2011, 29 cases of congenital absence of vagina underwent laparoscopic peritoneum vaginoplasty. There were 2 married cases and 27 unmarried cases, with a mean age of 22.7 years (range, 20-30 years). The patients had no vagina mouth or had a shallow depression. B ultrasound showed normal bilateral ovarian and no uterine or primordial uterus in the pelvic cavity. H-shaped incision was made between urethra and rectum for peritoneum vaginoplasty. Results All operations were successfully completed. The mean operation time was 130.5 minutes, and the mean blood loss was 73.5 mL. Primary healing of incision was achieved in all patients and no complication occurred. All the patients were followed up 1-2 years (mean, 1.5 years). At 3 months after operation, the mean length of neovagina was 9.5 cm (range, 8.2-10.5 cm); the neovagina could hold 2 fingers and the mucosa appeared so soft and smooth with normal lubrication; vaginal exfoliate cell maturation index was 50.5% ± 9.3% ; and the mean urethra-vaginal orifices spacing was 1.0 cm (range, 0.8-1.2 cm). At 1 year after operation, the mean length of the neovagina was 9.3 cm (range, 7.2-10.0 cm); the neovagina could hold 2 fingers; the vaginal exfoliate cell maturation index was 58.6% ± 8.1%; the mean urethra-vaginal orifices spacing was 1.1 cm (range, 0.9-1.3 cm). The rate of sexual satisfaction was 95%. Conclusion Use of the H-shaped incision in laparoscopic peritoneum vaginoplasty is a preferred way to reconstruct vagina for simple operation and good effectiveness.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of laparoscopic Y-shaped polypropylene mesh in the treatment of uterine and vaginal vault prolapse. Methods Between June 2010 and December 2012, 24 patients with uterine and vaginal vault prolapse were treated by laparoscopic pelvic reconstruction (vagina and uterus-sacral fixation) with Y-shaped polypropylene mesh. The age of patients was 35-60 years (mean, 48.6 years). The disease duration was 2-8 years (mean, 5 years). According to the pelvic organ prolapse quatitative (POP-Q) classification by International Continence Society (ICS), 16 cases were classified as uterine prolapsed degree II and 8 cases as degree III; 15 cases were classified as vaginal prolapse degree I, 7 cases as degree II, and 2 cases as degree III. All patients received postoperative follow-up regularly. Subjective evaluation was done based on prolapse quality of life questionnaire (P-QOL), and objective evaluation based on POP-Q classification. Results All the patients were operated successfully. The operation time was 22-68 minutes (mean, 33 minutes); the blood loss was 30-80 mL (mean, 51 mL); the indwelling urethral catheter remain was 3-7 days (mean, 4 days); and the hospitalization days were 4-9 days (mean, 6.8 days). Twenty-four patients were followed up 3-12 months (mean, 9 months), of whom, 2 were followed up less than 6 months. All patients had normal urination after withdrawal of urethral catheter, and the residual urine volume was in normal range. No patients had mesh erosion and discomfort during sex, vaginal and anal bearing down. The P-QOL scores at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation were significantly improved when compared with the preoperative value (P lt; 0.05); but there was no significant difference among 3, 6, and 12 months after operation (P gt; 0.05). The postoperative POP-Q classification was degree 0 in 19 cases and degree I in 3 cases, and the objective cure rate was 91.7%. No recurrence was found during follow-up. Conclusion Laparoscopic Y-shaped polypropylene mesh for treatment of uterine and vaginal vault prolapse is a safe and effective method, especially applicable to preserve the uterus, and higher requirements of sexual life of patients.
Objective To explore the method and effectiveness of laparoscopic bundled fastigiated mesh in repairing inguinal hernia. Methods Between January 2003 and December 2009, 1 215 patients (1 363 sides) with inguinal hernia were treated. There were 1 132 males (1 268 sides) and 83 females (95 sides), aged from 18 to 89 years (median, 58 years). The cases included 1 187 cases (1 329 sides) of primary hernia and 28 cases (34 sides) of recurrent hernia. There were indirect inguinal hernia in 728 cases (786 sides), direct inguinal hernia in 416 cases (499 sides), femoral hernia in 43 cases (45 sides), and unusual hernia in 28 cases (33 sides). According to the hernia classification criteria, there were 31 cases (38 sides) in type I, 683 cases (754 sides) of type II, 403 cases (452 sides) of type III, and 98 cases (119 sides) of type IV. The disease duration was 1 to 9 days with an average of 3.8 days. To repair the hernia, the bundled fastigiated mesh was patched through the internal inguinal ring and fixed on the internal inguinal fascia by three-point fixation. The mesh would be wrapped in the peritoneum by purse-string suture. Results The surgeries were performd successfully. The operative time ranged from 18-32 minutes (mean, 22 minutes). Postoperative tractional pain in the inguinal region occurred in 19 cases (21 sides), acute uroschesis in 8 cases, and far-end hernial sac effusion in 2 cases (2 sides); all were cured after symptomatic treatment. All incisions healed by first intention, and no complications of fever, infection, or hematoma occurred. A total of 1 095 cases (1 182 sides) were followed up 1 to 7 years (median, 3 years and 9 months). Five patients died of medical illnesses at 1-3 years after operation. Three cases recurred and then were cured by a second surgery. No intestinal adhesion or obstruction occurred. Conclusion The bundled fastigiated mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has the advantages of minimal invasiveness, easy-to-operate, less complications, and lower recurrence rate.
Objective To investigate the clinical therapeutic effects of two types of vaginoplasty. Methods From January 1996 to March 2005, 63 patients wih the congenital absence of the vagina were treated by two types of vaginoplasty. Of the 63 patients, 37 underwent vaginoplasty using the amnion and 26 underwent an improved laparoscopic Vecchitti operation. The durations ofthe operation and hospitalization, as well as the blood loss were compared between the two types of vaginoplasty. The vaginal moulds were improved during the operations. Results According to the follow-up for 2 months to 4 years in the 35 patients. Compared with vaginoplasty using the amnion, vaginoplasty by an improved laparoscopic Vecchitti operation had advantages of significantly shorter surgical duration, shorter hospitalization, and less blood loss (Plt;0.05). After the operations, the artificial vagina of all the 63 patients could hold a speculum and the mucosa appeared so soft and smooth with normal lubrication. The married patients were satisfied with the intercourse. However, after vaginoplasty using the amnion, an infection of the amnion occurred in 3 patients, scar contracture in 2 patients, one of whom underwent scar incision 13 months after operation with a success; but the other refuse to accept another operation. But the improved laparoscopic Vecchitti operation achieved a success in the patients without any infectionor scar contracture, according to the 2 month-2.5 years follow-up. Conclusion The improved laparoscopic Vecchitti operation is a preferred procedure of constructing a vagina for the patients suffering from the congenital absence of the vagina.