Annals of Minimally Invasive Surgeries Archives

Review Article | 10.36959/351/601 Volume 5 Issue 1

Authors: Silvio Alen Canton

Test the technical feasibility of the "Slim-Mesh" technique using multiple "Slim-Meshes" during an operation for multiple widely-spaced ventral hernias in the same patient; verify the results of a 12-... Read more

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Opinion Article | 10.36959/351/600 Volume 4 Issue 2

Realising the Value of Catheters in Healthcare

Authors: Efthymios Poulios, Nikolaos Charalampogiannis and Spyridon Achinas

Surgical procedures have rallied over the last decade with higher precision and less invasiveness [1]. Moreover, advent of micromachines resuscitated the catheters manufacturing and rekindled the medi... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/599 Volume 4 Issue 2

Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism with Clot-in Transit in a Patient with Acute Aortic Dissection and Hemothorax- a Clinician’s Dilemma

Authors: Divakar Bootla, Atit A Gawalkar, Pulkit Chhabra and Himanshu Gupta*

Acute aortic dissection with hemothorax is an uncommon presentation associated with high mortality and morbidity. They are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism. Massive pulmonary embolism with... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/351/598 Volume 4 Issue 2

Is it Reasonable to Suggest the use of Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometrial Cancer Patients with Clear Cell Histology?

Authors: Vasilios Pergialiotis, Eleftherios Zachariou, Vasilis Theodoulidis and Dimitrios Haidopoulos

Clear cell endometrial carcinoma comprises an aggressive subtype of endometrial cancer that is associated with poor survival outcomes compared to endometrioid carcinoma. Laparoscopic surgery became th... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/596 Volume 4 Issue 1

The Use of the Minimally Invasive APTOS Thread Method for the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence: 3-year Follow-up Results

Authors: T Tomadze, M Sulamanidze and M Tsivtsivadze

To assess the long-term (3-year) follow-up of female stress urinary incontinence treatment using minimally invasive Aptos Thread method. 124 women with stress urinary incontinence confirmed by clinica... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/597 Volume 4 Issue 1

Bilateral Empyema after Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: A Case Report

Authors: Peter D Drevets, MD, Mikenzie Sturdivant, BS, Meghan Hovell, BS, Jacob Greenberg, MD, Aaron Bolduc, MD and Lisa R Hilton, MD

Modern paraesophageal hernia repairs are typically performed via a laparoscopic or robotic approach, with or without mesh, and typically include some degree of fundoplication following closure of the ... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/351/595 Volume 4 Issue 1

Alternative Back-Up Approach for Inaccessible Laparoscopy in Cases of Huge Probably Benign Cystic Adnexal Masses

Authors: Darwish AM, Darwish DA and Dervis A

It comprised 28 consecutive reproductive non-pregnant women with above umbilicus huge probably benign cystic adnexal masses beyond the capacity of conventional laparoscopic intervention due to failed ... Read more

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Research Article | 10.36959/351/594 Volume 4 Issue 1

Early Outcome of Mitral Valve Surgery comparing Minimally Invasive Versus Standard Median Sternotomy Approach

Authors: Yasser Mubarak

Minimal invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) aims to avoid complications of SMS like, bleeding, postoperative pain, and sternal wound infection. It provides better cosmesis and early recovery. The ai... Read more

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Original Article | 10.36959/351/593 Volume 4 Issue 1

Complications of Gynecologic Surgery: Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence after Total Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy

Authors: Carlos Leal, MD, PhD, Jesús Villegas, MD, Miguel Guigón, MD, Víctor Rubio, MD and Ale Valenzuela, MD

A 34-year-old woman G = 2 P = 2 completed parity was diagnosed with an abnormal PAP smear definite as AGC (Atypical Glandular Cells), seen in our center for a second opinion. The Bethesda system class... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/592 Volume 4 Issue 1

Metastatic Melanoma: A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Intussusception under Nivolumab

Authors: Simona Deidda, MD, Rita Schirru, MD, Luca Ippolito, MD, Agnese Favale, MD, Francesco Cabras, MD, Sara Onali, MD, Angelo Restivo, MD, Massimo C Fantini, MD, and Luigi Zorcolo, MD

Melanoma is a malignant tumor with a low 5-year survival rate. The small intestine is a privileged site for the development of metastases, which often cause intussusception and gastrointestinal bleedi... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/591 Volume 4 Issue 1

Double Adnexal Twist

Authors: Carlos Leal, MD, PhD, Jesús Villegas, MD, Miguel Guigón, MD, Víctor Rubio, MD and Ale Valenzuela

A 48-year-old, gravida 3 paras 3, female presented in ER for acute abdominal pain. The ultrasound revealed a left 5 cm - 6 cm complex adnexal mass; Doppler showed evidence of blood supply occlusion. P... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/590 Volume 4 Issue 1

Authors: Carlos Leal, MD, PhD

A 27-year-old, gravida 0 para 0, female presented herself for an evaluation of recurrent urinary tract infections and severe dysmenorrhea. The ultrasound revealed a bilateral small but complex adnexal... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/588 Volume 3 Issue 1

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in a Patient with Ventriculo- Peritoneal Shunt after Multiple Cesarean Sections

Authors: Islam H Metwally, PhD, MRCS, Mohamed Yousri, Dina M Elsaeed, MSc and Amani Tarbay, MSc

Patients with ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS) for hydrocephalus had an improved survival and are more encountered in need of abdominal surgery. Laparoscopic surgery has been reported safe for these ... Read more

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Short Report | 10.36959/351/587 Volume 3 Issue 1

Bowel, Urinary, and Sexual Function in Patients with Low to Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer on Active Surveillance and Primary Focal Cryotherapy

Authors: Jordan Mendelson, Jessica Sommer, Meredith Akerman, MS and Aaron Katz, MD

Both active surveillance (AS) and primary focal cryotherapy (PFC) are considered suitable approaches for men with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer (PCa). We aim to identify any differences in ... Read more

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SHORT COMMENTARY | 10.36959/351/586 Volume 2 Issue 1

Minimally Invasive Lacrimal Duct By-Pass Surgery

Authors: Mohammad Idrees

Primary and secondary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (where applicable) in adults is the main indication of performing this procedure especially when epiphora is interfering with the daily liv... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/585 Volume 2 Issue 1

Necrotizing Fasciitis following Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: Case Report of Unpredict Surgical Site Complication

Authors: Tavares RL, Lafeta PNQ, Torres PAC, Castelano GB, Lima AP, Aranha GL, Santos Junior LHR, Peixoto RO, Gomes CA

Necrotizing fasciitis represents a deep surgical site infection, which compromises the patient muscular tissues and fascia's. Therefore, it manifests with rapidly advancing polymicrobial (gram positiv... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/584 Volume 1 Issue 1

Laparoscopic-Endoscopic Surgery for a Non-Ampullary Neuroendocrine Tumor after Incomplete Endoscopical Resection

Authors: Jagric T

Much controversy exists for the treatment of small low-grade non-ampullary duodenal NETs and endoscopically incomplete resected non-ampullary duodenal NETs. In recent years, the development of minimal... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/583 Volume 1 Issue 1

Small Bowel Myxoma Inciting Ileo-Ileal Intussusception: The First Reported Case Managed Laparoscopically

Authors: Mara Piltin, Erik Lanham, Jeanine Chiaffarano, Alan Schienbaum and Adeshola Fakulujo

This case describes the clinical and pathologic findings as well as the surgical management of a patient diagnosed with a rare small bowel myxoma. This is only the ninth reported case of this conditio... Read more

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Case Report | 10.36959/351/582 Volume 1 Issue 1

Anterior Pelvic Quadrangular External Fixation Frame: A Simple Modification of the Anterior External Fixator to Allow an Anterior Approach to the Pelvis

Authors: Bryce A Cunningham, Steven M Cherney and Milton L

Unstable and displaced anterior pelvic ring traumatic injuries can be provisionally and sometimes definitively stabilized using anterior pelvic external fixation.... Read more

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