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Impact of prior abdominal surgery on the outcomes after robotic - assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: single center experience

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the influence of prior abdominal surgery on the outcomes after robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients with prostate cancer who underwent RALP between June 2012 and February 2015 at our institu...

Laparoscopic single port cystolithotomy using pneumovesicum

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: Currently, several modalities are used to manage bladder stones. We report laparoscopic single port cystolithotomy using stone basket via pneumovesicum method....

The diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant versus non-pregnant women: A comparative study

Summary Objective: To investigate whether the diagnosis of acute appendicitis is affected by pregnancy or not. Method: A retrospective study with the analysis of the medical records of all women suspected of having appendicitis who underwent appendectomy at our hospital between June 2010 and March 2015...

Idiopathic megacolon in a teenager treated by laparoscopic rectosigmoidectomy

Abstract Chronic constipation in children and adolescents is relatively common and a reason for consultation with pediatricians and proctologists. Most cases respond to medical treatment. Advanced cases of megacolon and megarectum can be treated surgically by Duhamel technique. This case report describes...

Semi-rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy versus laparoscopic ureterolithotomy for large upper ureteral stones: a meta - analysis of randomized controlled trials

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing semi-rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) with laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (LU) for the treatment of the large proximal ureteral stone. Materials and methods: A systematic literatu...

Extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy for selected elderly bladder cancer patients: a single center experience

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: This study reports the initial experience of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (ELRC) and compared with transperitoneal laparoscopic radical cystectomy (TLRC) in the treatment of selected elderly bladder cancer patients. Patients and Methods: A total of forty male blad...

Cirugía laparoscópica e histeroscópica para embarazo ectópico sobreinfectado en cicatriz de cesárea previa: presentación de un caso
Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for superinfected ectopic pregnancy in a previous cesarean section scar: a case report

El embarazo ectópico con implantación en la cicatriz de una cesárea previa es un evento muy raro a pesar de la alta tasa de cesárea a nivel mundial, el mecanismo fisiopatológico aún no se establece con claridad. Presentamos un caso de una paciente con diagnóstico de embarazo ectópico sobreinfecta...

4-Ports endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy: preliminary and learning curve results

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a lack of studies in our national scenario regarding the results obtained by laparoscopic radical prostatectomy technique (LRP). Except for a few series, there are no consistent data on oncological, functional, and perioperative results on LRP held in Brazil. As for the L...

Effects of carbon dioxide insufflation on regional cerebral oxygenation during laparoscopic surgery in children: a prospective study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Laparoscopic surgery has become a popular surgical tool when compared to traditional open surgery. There are limited data on pediatric patients regarding whether pneumoperitoneum affects cerebral oxygenation although end-tidal CO2 concentration remains normal. Theref...

La cirugía laparoscópica por endometriosis profunda es efectiva en el manejo del dolor
Laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis is effective in pain management

ANTECEDENTES: La endometriosis profunda (EP) es una causa frecuente de algia pélvica crónica que afecta negativamente la calidad de vida de las pacientes. La cirugía, idealmente por vía laparoscópica, es el tratamiento de elección para pacientes sintomáticas. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la cirugía laparosc...