Feasibility of laparoscopic debulking with electrosurgical loop excision procedure and argon beam coagulator at recurrence in patients with previous laparotomy debulking

2004 ◽  
Vol 190 (5) ◽  
pp. 1394-1397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huong Trinh ◽  
Christopher Ott ◽  
James Fanning
Keyword(s):  
Previous Laparotomy ◽  
Argon Beam Coagulator

TREATMENT OF LARGE, PERSISTENT LYMPHOCOELES USING AN ARGON BEAM COAGULATOR AND TALC

1998 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 743-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. C. Vrouenraets ◽  
J. F. Thompson ◽  
W. H. McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Argon Beam Coagulator

In vitro comparison between argon beam coagulator and Nd:YAG laser in lung contraction therapy

1996 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 1485-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriyoshi Sawabata ◽  
Kunimoto Nezu ◽  
Takashi Tojo ◽  
Soichiro Kitamura
Keyword(s):  
Nd:Yag Laser ◽  
Argon Beam Coagulator ◽  
In Vitro Comparison

Role of Biomarkers in Incisional Hernias

2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 561-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.R. Salameh ◽  
Ladawn M. Talbott ◽  
Warren May ◽  
Bashar Gosheh ◽  
Parminder J.S. Vig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Transcript Level ◽  
Collagen I ◽  
Type I ◽  
Western Blots ◽  
Incisional Hernias ◽  
Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 ◽  
Previous Laparotomy ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Incisional hernias represent one of the most common complications of laparotomies. Previous investigations have suggested that a disorder in collagen fiber structure and production level may be an important pathologic cause of abdominal wall hernias. We hypothesized that a cross-examination of multiple extracellular matrix biomarkers might identify underlying defects contributing to the development of hernias. We examined two patient populations: patients with incisional hernias (presenting for hernia repair) and patients with no hernia after previous laparotomy (undergoing a second laparotomy). Patients with previous wound infections, open abdomens, or on steroids were excluded. Fascia samples were obtained from all patients at the time of their second operation and they were studied. Western blots and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction were used to determine the ratio of type I, III, and IV collagens, as well as matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) and MMP2 in both groups. Values of P < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. At the protein level, collagen I/III ratio was slightly decreased in patients with incisional hernias compared with those with no hernia, whereas it was significantly decreased at the mRNA transcript level (0.49 vs 1.03, P < 0.01, respectively). The MMP-1 mRNA transcripts were not different in incisional hernia (IH) versus nonincisional hernia, but the MMP-2 level was significantly increased in patients with IH. Reduced collagen I/III and MMP-1/MMP-2 ratios in IH might be consequence of the biological activities between key elements participating in the development of IH after laparotomies. The potential role of MMP-2–specific inhibitors in preventing IH is of significance for future studies.

Treatment of giant cell tumors in the sacrum and spine with curettage and argon beam coagulator

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoki Takeda ◽  
Tetsuya Kobayashi ◽  
Susumu Tandai ◽  
Takeo Matsuno ◽  
Osamu Shirado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell ◽  
Giant Cell Tumors ◽  
Argon Beam Coagulator

Previous Laparotomy is Not a Contraindication to Laparoscopy-assisted Gastrectomy for Early Gastric Cancer

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 1466-1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souya Nunobe ◽  
Naoki Hiki ◽  
Tetsu Fukunaga ◽  
Msanori Tokunaga ◽  
Shigekazu Ohyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Early Gastric Cancer ◽  
Previous Laparotomy
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