MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY EVOLUTION OF OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES, SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS AND LONG-TERM CLINICAL OUTCOMES

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY EVOLUTION OF OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES, SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS AND LONG-TERM CLINICAL OUTCOMES

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Minimally Invasive Endocrine (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal) Surgery: Evolution of Operative Techniques, Safety, Effectiveness and Outcomes

Abstract

Introduction

Thyroid Gland. Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery: The Evolution of Operative Techniques, and Clinical Outcomes

Cervical Approaches to the Thyroid Gland: Minimally-invasive Open and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery

Lateral Open Approach Thyroid Surgery

Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy

Endoscopic Cervical Approach Thyroid Surgery

Extracervical Approaches to the Thyroid Gland: Endoscopic and Robotic Thyroid Surgery

“Scarless” (In the Neck) Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

Infraclavicular Endoscopic Approach

Breast Endoscopic Approach

Axillary Endoscopic Approach

Axillo-Bilateral-Breast Endoscopic Approach

Bilateral Axillo-Breast Endoscopic Approach

Postauricular and Axillary Endoscopic Approach

Transoral Endoscopic Approach

Robotic-Assisted Thyroidectomy

Transaxillary Robotic Approach

Bilateral Axillo-breast Robotic Approach

Facelift Robotic Approach

Transoral Robotic Approach

Safety, Effectiveness and Long-term Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Thyroidectomy

Parathyroid Gland.

Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery: The Evolution of Operative Techniques, and Clinical Outcomes

Minimal Access Parathyroidectomy Techniques

Focused (Mini-incision) Parathyroidectomy

Focused Lateral Approach (FLA)

Focused Anterior Approach (FAA)

Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy (EP)

Minimally Invasive Videoscopically Assisted Parathyroidectomy (MIVAP)

Radioguided Parathyroidectomy

Robotic Parathyroidectomy

Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Morbidity

Local Anaesthesia

Cost advantages

Operating Time

Length of Stay

Post-operative Pain and Analgesia

Cosmesis

Summary

Adrenal Gland.

Minimally Invasive Adrenal Surgery: The Evolution of Operative Techniques and Clinical Outcomes

Operative Techniques

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy

Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy

Single Port Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy

Robotic Adrenalectomy

Safety, Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy

Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy

Single Port Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy

Robotic Adrenalectomy

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Resection for Cancer: Current Concepts and Trends (Review)

Department of General Surgery,

European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy

Abstract

Introduction

Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Robotic Colorectal Surgery

References

Chapter 3 The Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy Technique for Patients with Simple Congenital Heart Disease: Technical Evolution and Outcome

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Surgical Technique

Results

Follow-Up

Breast Development after RALT in Pubertal Patients

Patient’s Satisfaction

Discussion

References

Chapter 4 Long-Term Clinical Status, Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes after Laparoscopic Approach to Achalasia

Abstract

Introduction

Material and Methods

Population

Preoperative Assessment

Surgical Technique

Postoperative Follow Up

Statistical Analysis

Results

Preoperative Data

Surgical Data and Immediate Postoperative Outcomes

Follow Up

Recurrences

Clinical Assessment Analysis

Quality of Life (QoL) Analysis

Postoperative Esophageal Manometry

Postoperative 24-hour pH Monitoring Study

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5 Evolution of Component Separation Techniques for Massive Incisional Hernias: From Open to Endoscopic

1Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta,

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

3Center for the Advancement of Minimally Invasive Surgery

(CAMIS), Royal Alexandria Hospital, Edmonton,

Alberta, Canada

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Component Separation Technique

The Technique

Complications

Modifications to Open CST

Endoscopic CST

The Endoscopic Technique

Outcomes of ECST

Prosthetics

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6 Advances Towards Beating Heart Surgery

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Chapter 7 Needlescopic Surgery: Operative Techniques and Outcomes

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Surgical Procedure

1. Cholecystectomy [7-9]

2. Bullectomy [10]

3. Thyroidectomy

4. Axillary Lymph Node Dissection [11]

5. Cyst Unroofing [12]

6. Appendectomy

7. Splenectomy [13]

8. Ventral Hernia Repair [14]

9. Left Adrenalectomy

10. Lysis of Adhesion

11. Gastric Tumor Resection [15]

Results

Discussion

References

Index