Tag: laparoscopic surgery
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Pioneering Pediatric Cholecystectomy: Magnetic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Debuts in US
Groundbreaking Procedure in Pediatric Surgery In a landmark development for pediatric surgery in the United States, a Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric surgeon performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric patient using magnetic-assisted surgical technology. This procedure marks a significant advance in minimally invasive surgery, leveraging magnetic guidance to enhance precision while maintaining the safety…
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Cholecystectomy Performed in US for a Pediatric Patient Using Magnetic-Assisted Laparoscopic Technology
Groundbreaking Pediatric Surgery Hit a Milestone in the United States A Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric surgeon recently led a landmark operation—the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric patient in the United States performed with magnetic-assisted surgical technology. This achievement follows broadening FDA clearance that expands the use of magnetic-assisted tools in the operating room, signaling…
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Impact of Laparoscopic Proficiency on Survival in Cervical Cancer Surgery
Introduction: Why surgical proficiency matters Cervical cancer remains a significant health challenge worldwide. For selected patients, laparoscopic radical hysterectomy offers a minimally invasive option with potential benefits in recovery and perioperative outcomes. Yet, the long‑term survival implications of a surgeon’s laparoscopic proficiency in this complex procedure have not been fully explored. A recent multi‑center cohort…
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Impact of Laparoscopic Proficiency on Survival in Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: A Multi-Center Cohort Study
Introduction Cervical cancer remains a major global health challenge, and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy is a key surgical option for carefully selected patients. This multi-center cohort study evaluates how gynecologic oncologists’ laparoscopic proficiency influences survival outcomes after this procedure, using data from four clinical centers in China. By examining surgeon skill, case complexity, and perioperative factors,…
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Continuous Intravenous Lidocaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Elderly Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Overview Managing postoperative pain in elderly patients after laparoscopic colorectal surgery is crucial for recovery, mobility, and reducing complications. Recent clinical interest has focused on continuous intravenous (IV) lidocaine infusion as a multimodal analgesic strategy. This article summarizes how CI lidocaine may influence analgesic outcomes in older adults undergoing minimally invasive colorectal procedures, including potential…
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Laparoscopic Resection of a Cecal Duplication Cyst in a 28-Year-Old Male: A Rare Case Report
Introduction Cecal duplication cysts are among the rarest congenital anomalies of the alimentary tract. Most cases are diagnosed in early childhood, often presenting with nonspecific abdominal symptoms or acute complications. The occurrence of a cecal duplication cyst in a 28-year-old adult is exceedingly uncommon and presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case report discusses…
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Laparoscopic Resection of Cecal Duplication Cyst: Rare Case
Introduction Cecal duplication cysts are an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly, with most cases diagnosed in early childhood. The presentation in adults is unusual and often poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This case report describes the laparoscopic resection of a cecal duplication cyst in a 28-year-old male, emphasizing diagnostic workup, surgical strategy, and postoperative outcome,…