Surgical Resection

A special issue of Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095).

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Keywords

  • gastrectomy
  • mastectomy
  • prostatectomy
  • lung resection
  • adrenalectomy
  • appendectomy
  • oophorectomy
  • thyroidectomy
  • hysterectomy
  • sympathectomy

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Systematic Review
Opportunistic Salpingectomy at the Time of General Surgery Procedures: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Current Knowledge
by Kevin Verhoeff, Kimia Sorouri, Janice Y. Kung, Sophia Pin and Matt Strickland
Surgeries 2024, 5(2), 248-263; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries5020023 - 13 Apr 2024
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Opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) for the primary prevention of ovarian cancer is performed by gynecologists. Advocates have suggested expanding its use to other surgical specialties. General surgeons are the other group to routinely perform intraperitoneal operations in women and could play a role in [...] Read more.
Opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) for the primary prevention of ovarian cancer is performed by gynecologists. Advocates have suggested expanding its use to other surgical specialties. General surgeons are the other group to routinely perform intraperitoneal operations in women and could play a role in ovarian cancer prevention. Herein, we review the current evidence and perioperative factors requiring consideration prior to OS implementation in select general surgery cases. A systematic search was conducted for English-language studies evaluating OS during general surgery. The primary outcomes of this study were the feasibility and safety of OS during general surgery procedures. Secondary outcomes included pre-operative considerations (patient selection and the consent process), operative factors (technique and surgical specialty involvement), and post-operative factors (follow-up and management of operative complications). We evaluated 3977 studies, with 9 meeting the eligibility criteria. Few studies exist but preliminary evidence suggests relative safety, with no complication attributable to OS among 140 patients. Feasibility was reported in one study, which showed the capacity to perform OS in 98 out of 105 cholecystectomies (93.3%), while another study reported quick visualization of the fallopian tubes in >80% of cases. All patients in the included studies were undergoing elective procedures, including cholecystectomy, interval appendectomy, colorectal resection, bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic hernia repair. Studies only included patients ≥ 45 years old, and the mean age ranged from 49 to 67.5 years. Gynecologists were frequently involved during the consent and surgical procedures. OS represents a potential intervention to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Ongoing studies evaluating the general surgeon’s understanding; the consent process; the feasibility, operative outcomes, and risks of OS; and surgeon training are required prior to consideration. Full article
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Case Report
Unique Constellation of Vascular Anomalies in a Female Cadaver: IVC, Renal Vein, and Left Colic Artery Variation
by Vishnu Bharani, Hannah Sidoti and Michelle B. Titunick
Surgeries 2024, 5(1), 6-12; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries5010003 - 4 Jan 2024
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Embryological development of the vascular system consists of growth and regression of developing vessels, often resulting in numerous variations. This cadaveric case report describes an individual with a duplicated inferior vena cava accompanied by multiple left accessory renal veins and a superior mesenteric [...] Read more.
Embryological development of the vascular system consists of growth and regression of developing vessels, often resulting in numerous variations. This cadaveric case report describes an individual with a duplicated inferior vena cava accompanied by multiple left accessory renal veins and a superior mesenteric artery-derived left colic artery. These structures may present clinical concerns when physicians are unaware of their presence during even routine surgeries. The 74-year-old female donor was dissected as part of a medical gross anatomy elective course. Anatomy was photographed and measurements were taken. Dissection revealed a duplicated inferior vena cava with a confluence between the right and left inferior venae cavae, known as the preaortic trunk. The left gonadal vein drained directly into the left inferior vena cava, inferior to the vena cava’s junction with the left renal vein. The multiple accessory left renal veins drained into the left inferior vena cava at the level of the primary left renal vein. All three anomalies examined in this donor have the potential to create complications during surgery. Promoting familiarity amongst physicians, particularly radiologists and surgeons, with vascular anomalies can aid in their ability to assess patients and provide better care. Full article
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Brief Report
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Primary Hyperhidrosis: Focus on Post-Operative Age-Related Quality of Life
by Gaetano Romano, Federico Davini, Alessandra Lenzini, Carmelina Cristina Zirafa and Franca Melfi
Surgeries 2023, 4(1), 127-133; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries4010014 - 20 Mar 2023
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Primary focal hyperhidrosis is an idiopathic condition characterized by excessive sweating, predominantly localized in the hands and armpits. This condition affects about 1% of the general population and it is often associated with a deterioration of the Quality of Life (QoL), especially in [...] Read more.
Primary focal hyperhidrosis is an idiopathic condition characterized by excessive sweating, predominantly localized in the hands and armpits. This condition affects about 1% of the general population and it is often associated with a deterioration of the Quality of Life (QoL), especially in younger patients. Medical therapy, usually prescribed as a first approach, is associated with good results, but only in the short term. Surgery, on the other hand, is associated with a definitive resolution of the disease in most patients. Currently, there is no consensus on the timing of treatment and the final decision is often at the discretion of the physician and the patient. The aim of this study is to analyze the post-operative, age-related QoL in patients affected by primary hyperhidrosis treated by surgery by analyzing data of 56 patients who underwent biportal thoracoscopic sympathectomy between January 2016 and October 2019, dividing the patients into two groups: under and over the age of 25. The QoL was studied by administering the IIRS questionnaire pre-operatively and then six months after surgery. Data analysis demonstrated a lower complication rate in younger patients and equal post-operative outcomes in the two age groups. Full article
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Case Report
Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography of the Descending Aorta and Celiac Trunk as an Intraoperative Monitoring for Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Treatment: Technique Proposal and Two Case Reports
by Marta Lubian, Fulvio Nisi, Enrico Giustiniano, Umberto Ripani, Federico Piccioni and Maurizio Cecconi
Surgeries 2023, 4(1), 17-25; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries4010003 - 8 Jan 2023
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Dunbar syndrome is caused by the compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament (MAL) and the diaphragmatic crura, presenting with abdominal pain. The treatment is surgical, with the aim of dissecting and separating the diaphragmatic crura from the celiac axis, [...] Read more.
Dunbar syndrome is caused by the compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament (MAL) and the diaphragmatic crura, presenting with abdominal pain. The treatment is surgical, with the aim of dissecting and separating the diaphragmatic crura from the celiac axis, restoring blood flow in the celiac trunk. We propose the use of transesophageal echocardiography to measure the peak systolic velocity in the celiac trunk and to evaluate, in real time, the efficacy of the surgery during MAL resection. Two clinical cases with practical implications are reported. In one of these, the ultrasound exam was useful in providing an intraoperative confirmation of the outcome of the resection. Full article
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