With the advent of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS), intra-operative stereo endoscopy is becoming a ubiquitous imaging modality in abdominal interventions. This high resolution intra-operative imaging modality enables the reconstruction of 3D soft-tissue surface geometry with the help of computer vision techniques. This reconstructed surface is a prerequisite for many clinical applica...

There are numerous treatment algorithms that have been developed to treat thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis. A newer treatment option for these patients is CMC stabilization using suture button suspensionplasty. The authors of this case report have extensive experience with the suture-button suspensionplasty using the Mini TightRope CMC technique (Arthrex). We present a novel usage of the s...

OBJECTIVE Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) can be used to obtain 3-dimensional vascular images and soft-tissue definition. The goal of this study was to evaluate the reliability, usefulness, and pitfalls of CTA in preoperative planning of microvascular reconstructive surgery. METHODS A retrospective review of patients who obtained preoperative CTA in preparation for planned microvascula...

BACKGROUND Closed suction drains are widely used in breast reconstruction, and the drains are removed based on a volume criterion. However, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no study analyzing predictive factors for drainage volume after breast reconstruction. METHODS Data of daily drainage in cases with expander-based breast reconstruction between February 2013 and March 2015 (131...

conclusions patients receiving a cpvb in addition to tpvb after ldf reconstruction experienced similar pain to those receiving tpvb alone. a larger, randomized clinical trial is warranted to fully determine the benefits of using cpvb in addition to tpvb for this procedure. results a total of 22 patients were included in this study (11-cpvb and 11-tpvb). the mean nrs pain score of cpvb patients ...

This retrospective study compared post-operative epidural analgesia (E), continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNB) and morphine infusion (M) in 68 children undergoing limb reconstruction with circular frames. The data collected included episodes of severe pain, post-operative duration of analgesia, requirement for top-up analgesia, number of osteotomies, side effects and complications. There wa...

While most sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) dislocations can be managed non-operatively with closed reduction, persistent or recurrent instability associated with pain or inability to work necessitates operative management [1]. Non-operative management has further been shown to result in symptomatic degenerative changes in the SCJ [2]. Reconstruction is generally indicated in the setting of symptom...

METHODS: This single-site, retrospective cohort study included data from breast reconstruction procedures from June 2013 to March 2016. Data collected included demographics, chemotherapy/radiation exposure, surgical technique, LOS, drain usage, post-operative incision care and 90 day post-operative complications. Two-sided T-test and Chisquare or Fisher’s Exact tests were performed at α = 0.05.

Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, Cariology and Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Graduate School, Division of Conservative Dentistry, GKT Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom, and Center of Excellence Program for Frontier Research on Molecular Destruction and Reconstruction of Tooth and Bone, Tokyo M...

Established beliefs concerning outcomes following anterior urethral reconstruction are changing, both with regards to the genital cosmetics and to the impact on sexual activity. Today, the aim of stricture repair is not only to reinstate urinary function but also to safeguard sexual activity and guarantee genital cosmesis. A thorough evaluation of anterior urethroplasty results should include t...