Laparoscopy
A new report has shed light on the complications associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgical procedure used to remove the gallbladder. Despite its benefits, the procedure is not without risks, with bile duct injuries being a major concern. Researchers from the Department of General Surgery have identified the need for
Laparoscopy
Researchers have published new data on the efficacy of remote ischemic postconditioning (RIPostC) in patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy. Despite promising animal studies, the trial found that RIPostC did not significantly reduce liver function biochemical markers in the serum of patients, contradicting experimental findings. The study, led by Lijun Yang from
Gallstones
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive surgical technique, has been shown to reduce post-operative pain and speed up recovery time for patients undergoing surgery for gallstones. In a recent study published in Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan, researchers from Tarumanagara University demonstrated the effectiveness of this technique in a 45-year-old man who
Laparoscopy
A 39-year-old Chinese woman presented with a palpable mass in her abdominal wall and pelvic cavity nine years after undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy. The mass was found to be caused by the implantation of leiomyoma cells, a rare complication known as port-site pelvic (PL) leiomyomatosis. This case report highlights the importance
Laparoscopy
A recent study conducted at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, aimed to compare the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of single-port laparoscopic Hartmann's reversal (SPLHR) and open Hartmann's reversal (OHR). The study retrospectively analyzed consecutive patients who underwent OHR and SPLHR between
