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Percutaneous drainage of iliopsoas abscess: an effective option in cases not suitable for surgery

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 16 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT The aim of this study were to describe the technique of percutaneous drainage of iliopsoas abscess, and to discuss the benefits of using this minimally-invasive tool. A single center study with retrospective analysis of patients with psoas abscess confirmed by imaging scans, sent to the interven...

Experiencia inicial con esofagectomia mínimamente invasiva transtorácica en posición semiprono por cáncer esofágico

Rev. chil. cir; 70 (1), 2018
Resumen Introducción El tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer esofágico se asocia a una alta morbimortalidad. El abordaje mínimamente invasivo se ha introducido con el objetivo de disminuir la morbilidad postoperatoria. Objetivo Describir la técnica y los resultados de la esofagectomía mínimamente ...

Transtemporal amygdalohippocampectomy: a novel minimally-invasive technique with optimal clinical results and low cost

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (11), 2017
ABSTRACT Mesial temporal sclerosis creates a focal epileptic syndrome that usually requires surgical resection of mesial temporal structures. Objective: To describe a novel operative technique for treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy and its clinical results. Methods: Prospective case-series at a single...

Minimally Invasive Epicardial Pacemaker Implantation in Neonates with Congenital Heart Block

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Few studies have characterized the surgical outcomes following epicardial pacemaker implantation in neonates with congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB). Objective: This study sought to assess the long-term outcomes of a minimally invasive epicardial approach using a su...

Safety and short term outcomes of a new truly minimally-invasive mesh-less and dissection-less anchoring system for pelvic organ prolapse apical repair

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the safety and short term outcomes of a new, truly minimally-invasive, mesh-less and dissection-less anchoring system for pelvic floor apical repair. Methods A prospective study was conducted using the NeuGuide™ device system for pelvic floor apical repair. The pr...

Minimal abdominal incisions

ABSTRACT Minimally invasive procedures aim to resolve the disease with minimal trauma to the body, resulting in a rapid return to activities and in reductions of infection, complications, costs and pain. Minimally incised laparotomy, sometimes referred to as minilaparotomy, is an example of such minimall...

Robotic Transversus Abdominis Release (TAR): is it possible to offer minimally invasive surgery for abdominal wall complex defects?

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 44 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT We describe the preliminary national experience and the early results of the use of robotic surgery to perform the posterior separation of abdominal wall components by the Transversus Abdominis Release (TAR) technique for the correction of complex defects of the abdominal wall. We performed the ...

Osteotomía en tejadillo (Chevron) con técnica mínimamente invasiva en la región distal del primer metatarsiano: Evaluación radiológica

Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los resultados radiológicos de una osteotomía en tejadillo (Chevron) del primer metatarsiano, con técnica mínimamente invasiva, en una población uniforme de pacientes (hallux valgus moderado). Materiales y Métodos: Entre octubre de 2013 y novi...

Nuevos enfoques en el abordaje a la base de cráneo
NEW REGARDS RELATED TO THE APPROACH TO THE SKULL BASE

Prensa méd. argent; 103 (1), 2017
Los abordajes tradicionales a la base de cráneo incluyen incisiones transcraneales con grandes resecciones óseas, retracción y manipulación del cerebro generando altos índices de morbimortalidad. Los abordajes endoscópicos cambian el enfoque de la base de cráneo permitiendo crear corredores más d...

Peratrial device closure of atrial septal defect under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance without fluoroscopy compared to conventional on-pump surgical closure

Abstract Objective: This study is designed to evaluate the advantages between peratrial device closure under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance and open heart surgery in atrial septal defect. Methods: From November 2011 to September 2014, 28 patients with atrial septal defect were treated. Four...