scholarly journals Intracavitary Irradiation as a Safe Alternative for Cystic Craniopharyngiomas: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Alejandro Enriquez-Marulanda ◽  
Melibea Sierra-Ruiz ◽  
Luz Maritza Pabón ◽  
Javier Lobato-Polo
Keyword(s):  
Visual Fields ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Safe Alternative ◽  
Neurological Signs ◽  
Intracavitary Irradiation ◽  
Suprasellar Region ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Treatment Alternatives

Craniopharyngioma treatment remains a challenge for clinicians and patients. There are many treatment alternatives; however one of them (intracavitary irradiation) seeks to control this type of benign brain tumor using minimally invasive techniques, with the specific aim of avoiding causing significant damage to important structures surrounding the sellar/suprasellar region. We present the case of a 3-year-old patient with a predominantly cystic craniopharyngioma who underwent intracavitary irradiation by stereotactic placement. Using this approach, the patient showed a successful response with remission of headaches and hydrocephalus. A reduction in the size of the cyst was achieved, without deterioration of visual fields, with no hormonal supplementation being needed, and with no evidence of focal neurological signs.

Surgery and endovenous techniques for the treatment of small saphenous varicose veins: a review of the literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 179-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
S S Tellings ◽  
R P M Ceulen ◽  
A Sommer
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
All Treatment

In 15% of all patients, varicosis is caused by insufficiency of the small saphenous vein (SSV). In the past it was common to entirely remove the SSV by surgical procedure; however, recently minimally invasive techniques have taken over a significant number of varicose vein treatments. The aim of this paper is a review of the literature of all treatment modalities of the insufficient SSV. The search aimed to identify all papers published describing one or more treatments for SSV insufficiency. International literature databases were searched through for articles eligible for this review. Articles describing one or more treatment techniques for SSV insufficiency were eligible for this review. Also studies describing SSV as well as greater saphenous vein were included as long as they made a clear distinction in their results between the two groups. Studies were excluded if they did not use ultrasound examination to qualify outcome, as this is the golden standard to evaluate venous insufficiency. Seventeen articles were included in this review. Five articles on surgical treatment showed success rates varying from 24% to 100% (follow-up 1.5–60 months). Ten articles on endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) showed success rates varying from 91% to 100% (follow-up 1.5–36 months). Two articles on ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) showed success rates varying from 82% to 100% (follow-up 1.5–11 months). Statistical analysis showed a significant difference ( P < 0.05) in success rate of 47.8% versus 94.9% for surgery and EVLA/UGFS, respectively. Most complications for all treatment techniques were mild and self-limiting. Rates of deep venous thrombosis were not described often and in the articles that mentioned it, varied from 1.8% to 3.5% (surgery) and 2.5–5.7% for EVLA. In the absence of large, comparative randomized clinical trials, minimally invasive techniques appear to have a tendency towards better results than surgery, in the treatment of the insufficient SSV.

scholarly journals Robot-assisted cervical esophagectomy: first clinical experiences and review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Wai-yan Chiu ◽  
Eline Marieke de Groot ◽  
Hon-chi Yip ◽  
Jan-Hendrik Egberts ◽  
Peter Grimminger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Complications ◽  
Initial Experience ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy ◽  
Transhiatal Approach ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Cervical Esophagectomy

Summary Pulmonary complications, and especially pneumonia, remain one of the most common complications after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. These complications are reduced by minimally invasive techniques or by avoiding thoracic access through a transhiatal approach. However, a transhiatal approach does not allow for a full mediastinal lymphadenectomy. A transcervical mediastinal esophagectomy avoids thoracic access, which may contribute to a decrease in pulmonary complications after esophagectomy. In addition, this technique allows for a full mediastinal lymphadenectomy. A number of pioneering studies have been published on this topic. Here, the initial experience is presented as well as a review of the current literature concerning transcervical esophagectomy, with a focus on the robot-assisted cervical esophagectomy procedure.

Treatment of Refractory Low Back Pain Caused by Degenerative Spine Disease with Minimally Invasive Techniques

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. s-0034-1376724-s-0034-1376724
Author(s):  
K. Vladimirovich Tyulikov ◽  
K. Korostelev ◽  
V. Manukovsky ◽  
V. Litvinenko ◽  
V. Badalov
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Degenerative Spine ◽  
Degenerative Spine Disease ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Spine Disease

Quantification Analysis of Minimally Invasive Techniques to the Infratemporal Fossa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moustafa Ali ◽  
Nyall London ◽  
Daniel Prevedello ◽  
Tekin Baglam ◽  
Ray Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Infratemporal Fossa ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Quantification Analysis ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Aumento de coroa estética sem elevação de retalho – abordagem minimamente invasiva

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (45) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Flavia Sukekava ◽  
Julia Helena Luiz ◽  
Paloma Palma ◽  
Jaques Luiz
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Bone Removal ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Invasive Techniques ◽  
Crown Lengthening ◽  
Gummy Smile

Gummy smile is a characteristic in which the patient exposes more than 2 mm of keratinized gingiva in forced smile. With a multifactorial cause, its correct planning depends directly on the correct diagnosis. Usually, the procedures that involve manipulation and the enlargement of the aesthetical crown lengthening are surgical. The objective of this case series was to show the advantages of surgical crown augmentation surgery in aesthetic areas with minimally invasive techniques. Three cases of gummy smile were presented, with different treatment plans and techniques for execution. In the 3 cases, bone removal was performed with piezoelectric ultrasound, which made the postoperative more comfortable for patients. These cases illustrate the use of technology to reduce morbidity in patients who need to undergo bone removal to treat gingival smile.

Laser Stories in Medicine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Science Repository
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Invasive Techniques

The usage of lasers has become increasingly popular in modern medicine, as minimally invasive techniques are continually being used in the treatment of different pathologic pathways

scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Local Treatments for Bone and Pulmonary Metastases

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meena Bedi ◽  
David M. King ◽  
Sean Tutton
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Bone Metastases ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Metastases ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Surgery and chemotherapy have historically been the mainstay of treatment in patients with metastatic disease. However there are many alternative therapies available to relieve the symptoms and morbidity of metastases. In this paper, we review the role and highlight the advantages of minimally invasive techniques employed in patients with pulmonary and bone metastases.

scholarly journals Revisional Techniques for Secondary Cleft Lip Deformities

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (02) ◽  
pp. 065-071
Author(s):  
Shayan M. Sarrami ◽  
Anna J. Skochdopole ◽  
Andrew M. Ferry ◽  
Edward P. Buchanan ◽  
Larry H. Hollier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Primary Repair ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Adjacent Tissue ◽  
Tissue Transfer ◽  
Invasive Techniques

AbstractSecondary deformities of repaired cleft lips are an unfortunate complication despite the meticulous approach of modern primary procedures. Most of these surgeries take place in the patient's early life and must be strategically planned to provide optimal cosmesis with minimal interventions. Depending on the level of severity, treatment of the secondary deformities ranges from noninvasive or minimally invasive techniques to complete revision cheiloplasty. Many novel topical, injectable, and laser therapies have allotted physicians more technical flexibility in treating superficial distortions. Nonetheless, surgical techniques such as diamond excision and adjacent tissue transfer remain popular and useful reconstructive modalities. Deformities involving the orbicularis oris must be completely taken down to allow full access to the muscle. Complete revision cheiloplasty requires recreation of the cleft defect and reconstruction similar to the primary repair. Due to the myriad of presentations of these secondary deformities, familiarity with the various treatments available is imperative for any cleft surgeon.

scholarly journals Recoup From Home? Comparison of Relative Cost Savings for ACDF, Lumbar Discectomy, and Short Segment Fusion Performed in the Inpatient Versus Outpatient Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 56S-65S
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Mikhail ◽  
Murray Echt ◽  
Stephen R. Selverian ◽  
Samuel K. Cho
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Lumbar Discectomy ◽  
Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽  
Relative Cost ◽  
Short Segment ◽  
Lumbar Microdiscectomy ◽  
Same Day Discharge ◽  
Invasive Techniques

Study Design: Broad narrative review. Objective: To review and summarize the current literature on the cost efficacy of performing ACDF, lumbar discectomy and short segment fusions of the lumbar spine performed in the outpatient setting. Methods: A thorough review of peer- reviewed literature was performed on the relative cost-savings, as well as guidelines, outcomes, and indications for successfully implementing outpatient protocols for routine spine procedures. Results: Primary elective 1-2 level ACDF can be safely performed in most patient populations with a higher patient satisfaction rate and no significant difference in 90-day reoperations and readmission rates, and a savings of 4000 to 41 305 USD per case. Lumbar discectomy performed through minimally invasive techniques has decreased recovery times with similar patient outcomes to open procedures. Performing lumbar microdiscectomy in the outpatient setting is safe, cheaper by as much as 12 934 USD per case and has better or equivalent outcomes to their inpatient counterparts. Unlike ACDF and lumbar microdiscectomy, short segment fusions are rarely performed in ASCs. However, with the advent of minimally invasive techniques paired with improved pain control, same-day discharge after lumbar fusion has limited clinical data but appears to have potential cost-savings up to 65-70% by reducing admissions. Conclusion: Performing ACDF, lumbar discectomy and short segment fusions in the outpatient setting is a safe and effective way of reducing cost in select patient populations.

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