Exploration for hemorrhage following laparoscopic renal surgery: intraoperative findings

PURPOSE: Bleeding after surgery is a rare but potentially life threatening complication. We reviewed operative and postoperative clinical features in patients who required surgical exploration secondary to hemorrhage following laparoscopic renal procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients undergoing laparoscopic renal surgery between January 1996 and September 2004. Nine of 1,123 patients (0.8%) underwent early exploration for bleeding within 5 days of surgery. RESULTS: Two groups were identified. Group 1 consisted of 4 patients who underwent early exploration at less than 10 hours after surgery and had arterial bleeding. Group 2 consisted of 5 patients who underwent exploration a mean 38 hours after surgery and in whom no bleeding source was identified. Group 1 patients had pronounced hypotension with systolic blood pressure 70 to 79 mmHg and hematocrit decreases (mean 10.5%) in a short time course before repeat exploration (mean 4.5 hours). Arterial bleeding was identified in the hilum and adrenal bed. Group 2 patients demonstrated a decrease in hematocrit from an initial mean of 28.3% to 22.5% with tachycardia and mild hypotension (systolic blood pressure 90 to 99 mmHg). On exploration group 2 patients had diffuse oozing. Mean hospital stay in group 1 was 8 days (range 4 to 9) vs 12 (range 6 to 24) in group 2. CONCLUSIONS: Early hemodynamic instability after laparoscopic renal surgery is likely to indicate a discrete arterial bleeding source from the hilum or adrenal bed, requiring surgical control. In patients who underwent exploration after a delayed bleeding presentation no discrete source was found intraoperatively. Therefore, it is unclear whether these patients benefited from surgical exploration.     

Anesthesia management for laparoscopic prostatectomy and open prostatectomy

BACKGROUND: For anesthetic management of traditional open prostatectomy, preparation for hemorrhage is necessary. However, it has been considered that the amount of bleeding under laparoscopic prostatectomy is less than that of traditional open surgery. METHODS: The amount of bleeding and autologous blood preparation, fluid balance, and anesthetic management were investigated in patients who had undergone laparoscopic or open prostatectomy at the Nippon Medical School Hospital between June, 2004 and November, 2005, retrospectively. The difference of these aspects between the two surgical method groups was evaluated. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients underwent prostatectomy in the investigation period. In these patients, 4 patients were excluded due to incomplete anesthesia record or change of surgical method. The amount of bleeding, and both amount of autologous blood preparation and transfusion in the laparoscopic surgery were less than those in the open surgery. There were no significant differences in the fluid balance and amount of urine output between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS:We conclude that preparation of autologous blood transfusion is necessary for the traditional open prostatectomy, but not for the laparoscopic prostatectomy.     

腹腔镜下保留肾单位手术止血经验介绍

目的 探讨腹腔镜下保留肾单位手术止血方法及临床效果.方法应用超声刀、双极电凝切除肾肿瘤,止血纱布块填压、生物黏合剂喷洒及肾实质创面缝合的方法对30例肾肿瘤患者行腹腔镜下保留肾单位手术,其中经腹腔途径4例.男22例,女8例.平均年龄50岁.局限性肾癌20例,肿瘤平均直径2.5(1.5～4.0)cm;肾血管平滑肌脂肪瘤10例,肿瘤平均直径2.4(1.0～4.0)cm.观察手术时间、术中术后出血量、术后住院天数、并发症及手术疗效.结果 30例均完成腹腔镜下保留肾单位手术,20例未阻断肾蒂.平均手术时间169min,平均出血量100 ml,1例术中输血200 ml,另1例术后第3天发生继发性出血,腹膜后血肿,输血800 ml.未发生其他并发症.术后平均住院9 d.30例术后1个月肾功能均正常.19例肾癌患者随访1～26个月,平均9个月,肿瘤无复发. 结论 腹腔镜下保留肾单位手术时,应用超声刀、双极电凝切除肿瘤,止血纱布块填压、生物黏合剂喷洒及肾实质创面缝合法止血效果确实可靠.     

Laparoscopic management of bleeding after laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the results and contributions of laparoscopy in the management of postoperative bleeding following laparoscopic (LH) or vaginal hysterectomy (VH). METHODS: A retrospective study of a 5-year period was carried out on 1167 women who underwent laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy. Ten women with postoperative bleeding following laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy were identified. RESULTS: The overall incidence of bleeding after laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy was 0.85% (10 of 1167). Over the 5-year study period, the incidence fluctuated between 1.1% and 0.4%. Surgical revision was primarily vaginal in 1 woman, followed by laparoscopic control. In 6 patients, laparoscopy was performed immediately. The patients profited from the prompt laparoscopic treatment, because intraabdominal hemorrhage was found and stopped. Of 6 cases of intraperitoneal bleeding, 1 resulted from a blood disorder. The collagen-fibrin agent TachoComb was applied locally, and the patient was postoperatively treated with blood products and coagulation factors. Only bipolar coagulation, TachoComb, and Foley catheter were used to achieve local hemostasis during laparoscopy. The remaining 3 cases where the vaginal cuff was bleeding were managed by vaginal repair and packing without laparoscopy. CONCLUSION: The laparoscopic approach to postoperative bleeding following laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy is an attractive alternative to the abdominal surgical approach. Bleeding following laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy can be managed by laparoscopy in the majority of patients. Because the abdominal incision is avoided, the recovery time is reduced.     

Bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the gold standard in the surgical management of adrenal pathology. Bilateral adrenalectomy is indicated in patients with Cushing's disease secondary to macroadenoma or hypophysial hyperplasia in whom medical treatment and transsphenoid surgery have failed. Also, it is the first choice for bilateral benign tumors and metastatic neoplasia. We present our experience with bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy, analyzing its indications, feasibility, results, and complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between November 1999 and December 2005, 221 laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed by the same surgeon (OAC) at our institution. Of the 221 adrenalectomies, 44 were bilateral. A total of 20 patients underwent bilateral synchronic laparoscopic adrenalectomy (91%); the remaining 2 had two-stage procedures. There were 6 cases of bilateral pheochromocytoma, 6 patients with Cushing's disease, 3 cases of metastasis, 3 congenital adrenal hyperplasias, 2 hyperaldosteronisms, and a single case each of adrenal adenoma and myelolipoma. The average patient age was 41.6 years (range 17-72 years), and the male-to-female ratio was 1:2.6. RESULTS: Total laparoscopic adrenalectomy and partial adrenalectomy were performed on 37 and 7 occasions (84% and 16%), respectively. The mean tumor size was 4.15 cm (range 1-11 cm). The mean operative time for each adrenalectomy was 79.2 minutes (range 25-210 minutes). The estimated intraoperative blood loss was on average 65.4 mL (range 0-500 mL). Only one patient required a blood transfusion. There was only one intraoperative complication (2.2%), a renal-vein injury that was controlled with intracorporeal suturing. There were no open conversions. The mean hospital stay was 3.19 days (range 2-5 days). CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy is technically feasible and can be performed with minimal bleeding in a reasonable surgical time.     

Glycolide copolymer staple-line reinforcement reduces staple site bleeding during laparoscopic gastric bypass: a prospective randomized trial

HYPOTHESIS: The use of staple-line reinforcement sleeves during laparoscopic gastric bypass reduces staple-line bleeding, which may translate into a reduction in the rate of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. DESIGN: Prospective randomized trial. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS AND INTERVENTIONS: Thirty-four patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass were randomly assigned to receive either no reinforcement (control group, n = 17) or reinforcement of the staple line with glycolic copolymer sleeves (treatment group, n = 17). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Demographic data, the number of stapler loads used, the number of staple-line bleeding sites, the amount of blood loss, the length of time required to obtain hemostasis of the staple lines, operative time, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and serial hemoglobin levels. RESULTS: The mean number of stapler loads used was similar between groups. The mean number of staple-line bleeding sites was significantly fewer in the treatment group for division of gastric tissue (0.4 vs 2.5 bleeding sites), jejunal tissue (0.1 vs 0.6 bleeding site), and mesenteric tissue (0 vs 0.8 bleeding site). The mean blood loss was lower in the treatment group (84 vs 129 mL). Staple misfire occurred in 1 (0.7%) of 143 stapler loads used in the treatment group compared with 0 (0%) of 138 stapler loads used in the control group. The time to obtain staple-line hemostasis was shorter in the treatment group (1.2 vs 10.1 minutes). The total operative time was similar between groups. There was no mortality or postoperative leaks. One patient in the control group had postoperative gastrointestinal hemorrhage requiring blood transfusion and reoperation. There was no significant difference in the mean hemoglobin level between groups on the first postoperative day. CONCLUSIONS: The use of glycolide copolymer staple-line reinforcement sleeves in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass is safe and significantly reduces staple-line bleeding sites and may reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.     

Hemorragia de la pared abdominal después de prostatectomía radical asistida por robot: ¿es una complicación de la cirugía robótica?

ObjectiveRobotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is the minimally invasive surgical treatment for patients with localized prostate cancer. Perioperative or postoperative complications following RARP have been reported in some studies and severe postoperative bleeding after RARP is rare, but hemodynamic instability may necessitate open surgical exploration and be associated with considerable morbidity. We reported postoperative bleeding cases, which is a kind of complication associated with robotic surgery and requiring massive transfusion after RARP.Patients and methodsFrom August 2009 to May 2012, 317 consecutive patients who underwent RARP performed at our institution were analyzed. Patients with serious postoperative bleeding that caused hemodynamic instability after surgery were enrolled.ResultsA total of 5 among 317 (1.6%) patients had bleeding requiring postoperative transfusion. In these cases, mean operative time was 114 minutes. The mean estimated blood loss was 110 ml during operation. In these patients, hematocrit (Hct) levels gradually fell after surgery and ecchymosis was detected on the side and posterior walls of the abdomen on the second day. The mean preoperative Hct was 44.3% and mean lowest Hct was 23.1%. All patients were successfully treatment without surgical exploration.ConclusionsRobotic radical prostatectomy has proven to be a safe surgical treatment with low morbidity. However, postoperative bleeding can reach serious problems. This is the first study to explain haemorrhage, associated with possible risk of robotic surgery.     

A nation's experience of bleeding complications during laparoscopy

BACKGROUND: Bleeding complications during laparoscopic surgery are rare but probably underreported. The aim of the current study was to elucidate the clinical relevance of bleeding complications and major vascular injuries during standard laparoscopic procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery (SALTS) prospectively collected the data on 14,243 patients undergoing different standard laparoscopic procedures (1995 to 1997). These data were analyzed with special interest in intraoperative and postoperative bleeding complications and major vascular injuries. RESULTS: In all, 331 patients (2.3%) had intraoperative bleeding complications. Whereas 44 patients suffered from an external bleed of the abdominal wall, the bleeding was internal in the remaining 287. Thirty-three patients with internal bleeding required blood transfusion with a mean blood loss of 1,630 mL. Surgical hemostasis was necessary in 68% of external and 91% of internal bleeds. There were 250 patients (1.8%) with postoperative bleeding complications. External bleeding occurred in 143 patients, and 107 patients developed internal bleeding. External bleeding was mainly treated conservatively (92%), whereas 50% of internal bleeds required further surgical intervention. Major vascular injuries occurred in 12 patients (incidence 0.08%) with open treatment being necessary in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Bleeding complications are, in fact, common during laparoscopic surgery. Meticulous dissection technique, immediate recognition, and adequate surgical treatment are mandatory for their management.     

腹腔镜肝切除术治疗左肝内胆管结石的临床应用

目的 探讨腹腔镜肝切除术治疗左肝内胆管结石的技术与疗效。 方法 回顾性分析2011年1月至2016年12月完成67例腹腔镜肝切除术治疗左肝内胆管结石临床及随访资料。 结果 全部67例患者合并左半肝或左外叶肝萎缩,腔镜手术方式包括左外叶肝切除48例、左半肝切除19例。其他腹腔镜下联合术式包括：胆囊切除术52例、胆总管探查术43例、T管引流术39例,胆总管一期修补术4例。手术切口长度（4.67±1.26）cm。术后发生胆漏3例,均经引流观察后自愈;1例因术后腹腔大出血合并胆瘘再手术治愈;肝脓肿1例,膈下脓肿1例,均经穿刺引流治愈。 结论 腹腔镜肝切除术治疗左肝内胆管结石安全可靠,术中应尽量取净其他胆道残余结石并连续紧密缝合左肝管残端。如结石已被取净胆总管的探查和T管引流并非必需。     

Laparoscopic renal surgery after spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage

PURPOSE: We assessed the role of laparoscopic management in patients following spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage from a renal tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective chart review revealed 4 patients with spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage treated at our institution in the last 2 years. After conservative management elsewhere patients were referred for definitive therapy. Patient characteristics and tumor size were examined and correlated with ease of surgical dissection and surgical outcome. No patient had any history of trauma. Computerized tomography was used to identify the initial extent of hemorrhage in all patients. RESULTS: All patients underwent successful laparoscopic exploration without the need for open conversion. Three patients underwent radical nephrectomy and 1 underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Renal hemorrhage extending outside of the renal capsule was associated with significantly more adhesions than renal hemorrhage confined to the renal capsule. Mean patient age was 56 years (range 36 to 70). Mean retroperitoneal tumor size was 5.3 cm (range 2.5 to 10). Three renal hematomas were extracapsular and 1 was subcapsular. Mean operative time was 182.3 minutes (range 59 to 235). Average estimated blood loss was 800 cc (range 150 to 2,100). CONCLUSIONS: Nontraumatic retroperitoneal hemorrhage of renal origin may be managed using traditional laparoscopic techniques with results similar to those achieved with open renal exploration. These cases may prove technically challenging due to fibrosis and associated tissue plane loss.     

Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The technique of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy has matured significantly over the past decade and is emerging as an oncologically sound procedure for the management of small renal tumors. Methods of tumor excision as well as parenchymal reconstruction in a hemostatically controlled field have evolved to make this procedure safer. Improved techniques to minimize warm renal ischemia are being developed. Finally, methods to prevent positive surgical margins during laparoscopic surgery are crucial to a satisfactory oncologic outcome. These important technical issues, as well as the current results of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, are discussed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The urologic peer-review literature related to nephron-sparing surgery was reviewed. Controversial issues with respect to the surgical approach, methods of hemostatic control, acceptable time of warm ischemia, and cooling techniques were reviewed and collated. Perioperative results from larger series of laparoscopic and open partial nephrectomy were evaluated. RESULTS: Open nephron-sparing surgery for renal tumors < or =4 cm has cancer control equivalent to that of open radical nephrectomy. Evidence is now emerging that laparoscopic partial nephrectomy will provide similar oncologic results, although clinical follow-up is still early. Blood loss, postoperative pain, and convalescence seem to be favor the laparoscopic approach. Complication rates, primarily postoperative bleeding and urine leak, may be higher than for open nephron-sparing surgery. Methods of laparoscopic hemostatic control favor soft vascular clamping for larger tumors that are more endophytic and central. Smaller exophytic lesions may be managed without renal vascular control using a variety of coagulative and hemostatic tools. Data related to warm renal ischemia suggest that the time used for tumor excision and renal reconstruction should be 30 minutes or less. Techniques for laparoscopic renal cooling are being developed. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery is a technique in evolution but with a promising outlook. The urologic peer-review literature reflects an exponential growth in interest, which suggests that this minimally invasive approach is practical and may benefit our patient population so as to allow them to return to normal healthy living more quickly.     

腹腔镜胆总管探查一期缝合胆道内支架管的应用经验

目的总结腹腔镜胆总管探查一期缝合胆道内支架管应用治疗胆总管结石的经验。方法回顾性分析我院自2016年1月至2018年1月期间96例胆总管结石病例,其中腹腔镜胆总管探查一期缝合组(一期组)47例,腹腔镜胆总管探查一期缝合胆道内支架置入组(支架组)49例,比较两种术式的手术相关情况(手术时间和术中出血量)、术后恢复情况(首次进食时间、腹腔引流时间及术后住院天数)、术后并发症(胆漏、腹腔出血、结石残留)。结果两组病例均治愈出院,无手术死亡,术后无结石残留。在首次进食时间、腹腔引流时间及术后住院天数,支架组优于一期组(P0.05);在手术时间、术中出血量、术后并发症(出血、胆漏)发生率,两组病例之间的差异无统计学意义(P0.05),4例胆漏病人(一期组3例,支架组1例)经短期引流后治愈,2例出血病人(一期组1例,支架组1例)经输血等保守治疗后治愈。支架组术后2～3周行胃镜检查拔除胆道内支架管,其中有部分病例胆道内支架管已自行排出。术后随访1～6月,无胆道结石复发、胆道狭窄。结论腹腔镜胆总管探查一期缝合胆道内支架管应用具有创伤少、恢复快、住院时间短、护理简单,不增加胆道并发症的发生率,是治疗胆总管结石的一种有效、可行方法。     

后腹腔镜保留肾单位手术26例报告

目的：探讨后腹腔镜保留肾单位手术的方法和疗效。方法：2004年9月-2006年11月采用后腹腔镜技术使用超声刀、双极电凝对26例肾肿瘤患者行保留肾单位手术，其中局限性肾癌17例，肿瘤平均直径2．5cm（1．5～4．0cm）；肾错构瘤9例．肿瘤平均直径2．6cm（1．5～4．0cm）。观察手术时间、术中术后出血量、术后住院天数、并发症及手术疗效。结果：26例均完成腹腔镜保留肾单位手术，平均手术时间170min，平均出血量95m1．2例患者需要输血，1例术中输血200ml，另1例术后第3天输血800ml，无尿漏等其他并发症。术后住院时间平均9天，平均随访9个月，肿瘤无复发。结论：后腹腔镜保留肾单位手术安全可行，肿瘤切除彻底．创伤小，术后恢复快。     

Massive right hemothorax as the source of hemorrhagic shock after laparoscopic cholecystectomy - case report of a rare intraoperative complication

A 62-year old man was referred to our institution in hemorrhagic shock after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis, performed at an outside hospital. A chest X-ray revealed a right-sided massive pleural effusion. Urgent surgical exploration was performed through a video-assisted mini-thoracotomy which revealed active bleeding from a pleural adherence. Successful hemostasis was achieved intraoperatively and the patient had an uneventful recovery. In absence of intra-abdominal hemorrhage, a hemothorax should be considered as a potential source of major bleeding in patients who develop symptoms of hypovolemia after laparoscopic surgery.     

Results of retroperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

PURPOSE: To analyze the retroperitoneal approach to laparoscopic radical nephrectomy in terms of feasibility, safety, morbidity, and cancer control. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We reviewed the records of 50 consecutive patients with renal cancer underwent radical nephrectomy via the retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach from 1995 through 1999. RESULTS: The mean operative time was 139 minutes (range 60-330 minutes) with a mean of 149.78-mL operative blood loss (0-1500 mL). The mean renal size was 100 mm (70-150 mm) with a mean tumor size of 38.6 mm (20-90 mm). The postoperative hospital was 6 days (2-13 days). Three open conversions were necessary: one for laparoscopically uncontrolled bleeding and two because obesity interfered with surgery. We noted two major complication and two minor complications. Two disease progression have been noted to date. One patient with a pT3 grade 2 renal-cell carcinoma had a local recurrence with liver metastasis 9 months after the procedure and died 19.7 months after radical nephrectomy. Another patient with a pT3aN+M+ cancer died 23.1 months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy for kidney cancer requires further assessment. It seems to have several advantages over open radical nephrectomy and to be effective and safe for small (<50-mm) renal tumors.     

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: Akita University experience

We performed 52 laparoscopic adrenalectomies between January 1997 and March 2003. In 51 patients, adrenal tumors were successfully removed laparoscopically. In one patient, the laparoscopic procedure was converted to open surgery because of insufflator's trouble and hemorrhage. Perioperative blood transfusion was required in two patients; one for intraoperative and another for postoperative bleeding. We compared laparoscopic adrenalectomy with conventional open surgery which had been performed in our clinic before the laparoscopic adrenalectomy era. The mean operative time of the laparoscopic adrenalectomy (187 +/- 59 min) was not significantly longer than that of the open surgery (193 +/- 49 min). The mean estimated blood loss of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (75 +/- 145 g) was significantly less than that of the open surgery (438 +/- 447 g). Time to oral intake and ambulation for laparoscopic adrenalectomy were significantly earlier than those of the open surgery. Operation time was significantly shortened as the experience of this surgery was accumulated. The results of our experience support the concept that laparoscopic adrenalectomy is safe and is a standard treatment for surgical treatment of adrenal tumors.     

Transperitoneal preperitoneal laparoscopic lumbar incisional herniorrhaphy

PURPOSE: Flank incisions may be associated with flank hernias, which may be complicated by incarceration and strangulation. Furthermore, they may be the cause of significant patient dissatisfaction with the surgical outcome. To avoid an open surgical procedure with its associated morbidity for hernia repair we describe a novel laparoscopic technique for repairing flank hernias with minimal morbidity and an excellent outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three cases of flank hernia were managed by the transperitoneal preperitoneal laparoscopic approach using polypropylene mesh to repair the fascial defect. An initial transperitoneal approach helps to identify the limits of the hernia. A 2 to 3 cm. margin of overlying peritoneum is incised around the hernia margin. It is important not to dissect overlying bowel. The mesh is placed behind the peritoneal envelope and secured with hernia staples. RESULTS: All cases were managed successfully via laparoscopy. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. At a mean followup of 12 months cosmesis has been excellent and there have been no recurrences. CONCLUSIONS: We describe a minimally invasive, versatile technique for laparoscopic repair of flank incisional hernias with excellent functional and cosmetic results. This approach avoids the significant morbidity associated with open repair of incisional flank hernias.     

Renal artery pseudoaneurysm following laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

PURPOSE: We describe the presentation, evaluation and management of hemorrhage due to renal artery pseudoaneurysm following laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Of the 345 laparoscopic partial nephrectomies performed by us during a 5-year period 6 patients (1.7%) had postoperative hemorrhage from a renal artery pseudoaneurysm. Patient charts were reviewed to identify pertinent preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative data. RESULTS: Median tumor size was 3.5 cm (range 2.2 to 5), intraoperative blood loss was 175 cc (range 50 to 500), warm ischemia time was 32 minutes (range 30 to 45) and operative time was 3.8 hours (range 2.5 to 5). The mean percent of kidney excised was 31% and pelvicaliceal system entry was suture repaired in all 6 patients. No patient required blood transfusion perioperatively. Average hospital stay was 3.4 days (range 2.5 to 6). Delayed postoperative hemorrhage occurred at a median of 12 days (range 8 to 15). Angiography revealed a renal artery pseudoaneurysm most commonly at a third or fourth order branch (4 and 2 patients, respectively). Percutaneous embolization was successful in each patient. CONCLUSIONS: Renal artery pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon complication following laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. These patients often present in delayed fashion. Selective angiographic embolization is the initial treatment of choice.     

腹腔镜胆囊切除术治疗急性坏疽性胆囊炎36例

目的探讨应用腹腔镜胆囊切除术治疗急性坏疽性胆囊炎的手术技巧。方法回顾性分析2008年4月至2012年1月收治的36例急性坏疽性胆囊炎患者的临床资料,均行腹腔镜胆囊切除术（LC）。结果 36例均成功完成手术,其中2例中转开腹,术后无出血、胆瘘、胆总管损伤等并发症发生,术后住院3～7d,1例术后第7天（已出院）发生下肢深静脉血栓,经溶栓治疗痊愈。结论急性坏疽性胆囊炎为LC的相对适应证,术中联合应用吸引器、纱布压迫等方法,可以减少出血,保持术野清晰,容易辨认组织结构,减少和避免术中误伤和术后并发症的发生。     

Transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy

ObjectivesTo present our results with transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy after completion of 70 procedures.Material and MethodsBetween July 2002 and December 2010, transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy was performed in 70 patients with the following diagnoses: Conn syndrome (22 cases), nonfunctioning adenomas (18), Cushing syndrome (10), pheochromocytomas (7), myelolipomas (4), metastasis after treatment of primary nonadrenal tumors (6), ganglioneuroma (1), adrenal gland hematoma (1) and adrenal carcinoma (1). We describe the size, surgical and hospitalization times, blood loss, need for transfusion, surgical complications and rate of conversion to open surgery.ResultsOf 70 patients, 35 were men and 35 women (1:1) with a mean age of 58.2 years (range, 82.2- 29.1). The most common site was left (58%) compared to right (42%). The mean size of the surgical specimen was 5.11 cm, mean surgical time was 119.2 minutes (50-240) and mean operative bleeding was 140.6 (30-800) cc. Only 3 patients required blood transfusion. The mean time until oral feeding was 17 hours, and the mean hospital stay was 4.3 (2-15) days. Complications included 2 cases of surgical infections, 1 of prolonged paralytic ileus, and 1 of splenic laceration and 1 of intestinal perforation which both which required reconversion to open surgery (4.28%).ConclusionsLaparoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe procedure, with a low percentage of complications and a short hospital stay. The choice of this approach will depend on the surgeon's experience with the lesion etiology and size in each case.