Laparoscopic reversal ALPPS

First totally laparoscopic ALPPS procedure with selective hepatic artery clamping

BACKGROUND ALPPS (Associating Liver Partition and Portal vein ligation for Staged hepatectomy) is a new surgical approach for the treatment of liver tumors. It is indicated in cases where the future liver remnant is not sufficient to maintain postoperative liver function. We report a totally laparoscopic ALPPS with selective hepatic artery clamping. Pneumoperitoneum itself results in up to 53% ...

Laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann's procedure

INTRODUCTION A change in procedure from open to laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann's colostomy was implemented at our department between May 2005 and December 2008. The aim of the study was to investigate if this change was beneficial for the patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The medical records of all patients who underwent reversal of a colostomy after a primary Hartmann's procedure during the ...

Laparoscopic tubal anastomosis and reversal of sterilization.

Fallopian tube interruption is a common form of contraception worldwide. For a variety of reasons (e.g. change in marital status, wish for additional children, psychological factors), many of these women seek restoration of fertility. Laparoscopic tubal anastomosis is one of the newest of these procedures by which this can be achieved. Sixteen women underwent laparoscopic microsurgical anastomo...

Laparoscopic tubal sterilization reversal and fertility outcomes

PURPOSE The purpose of the study was two-fold. Firstly it was to assess the suitability for tubal recanalization and factors predicting successful laparoscopic recanalization. Secondly, it was to analyze the fertility outcomes and factors affecting the pregnancy rate following laparoscopic tubal recanalization. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective chart review of prospectively followed-up 29...

Is partial-ALPPS safer than ALPPS? A single-center experience.