Comparison of oncological outcomes for hand-assisted and pure laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy: results from the Taiwan Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Collaboration Group
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08779-2
Abstract: Laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy (LNU) has gradually become the new standard treatment for localized upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC). With more blunt dissection and tactile sensation, hand-assisted LNU might shorten the operative time compared with the… read more here.
Keywords: hand; pure laparoscopic; hand assisted; laparoscopic approach ... See more keywords
Hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy in a high risk overweight donor with left-sided IVC, and previous abdominal surgery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.09.039
Abstract: Highlights • Surgical planning based on preoperative CTA is necessary in patients with vascular anomalies in order to avoid complications.• Intrabdominal adhesions are common in patients with previous abdominal surgery and can affect the surgical… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; abdominal surgery; donor; previous abdominal ... See more keywords
Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Evaluation of the Learning Curve.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.10.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) has rapidly become the best alternative to open nephrectomy for living kidney donation. As more centers continue to adopt the laparoscopic technique, the safety of the initial transplants must… read more here.
Keywords: learning curve; blood loss; hand assisted; length stay ... See more keywords
Simultaneous Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Native Nephrectomy and Kidney Transplantation for Patients With Large Polycystic Kidneys.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.06.090
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To describe our technique of simultaneous hand-assisted laparoscopic bilateral native nephrectomy (BNN) and kidney transplantation (KT) in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and present our experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed… read more here.
Keywords: simultaneous hand; hand assisted; laparoscopic bilateral; kidney ... See more keywords
Effects of robot-assisted versus hand-assisted nephroureterectomy on circulating tumor cells for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99092-4
Abstract: To compare perioperative circulating tumor cells (CTC) in primary upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) patients who underwent hand-assisted retroperitoneoscopic nephroureterectomy (HANU) or robotic-assisted nephroureterectomy (RANU). A total of 29 patients received RANU (n = 10) or HANU… read more here.
Keywords: tract urothelial; tumor cells; hand assisted; circulating tumor ... See more keywords
Initial Experience of Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Living Donor Nephrectomy: a surgeon’s point of view
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DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000525197.04877.f5
Abstract: Introduction We present our initial experience with 22 consecutive patients underwent hand assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy by a skilled gastrointestinal surgeon. Methods From December 2014 to January 2017, a total 22 kidney transplantation donor… read more here.
Keywords: hand assisted; initial experience; assisted laparoscopic; donor nephrectomy ... See more keywords
Thirteen‐year experience with hand‐assisted laparoscopic surgery in colorectal patients
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.15578
Abstract: We report outcomes on 324 consecutive cases of hand‐assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) in colorectal patients over 13 years performed by a single surgeon. read more here.
Keywords: surgery; colorectal patients; laparoscopic surgery; hand assisted ... See more keywords
Surgical outcomes of hybrid hand‐assisted laparoscopic pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancer: Initial experience
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DOI: 10.1111/ases.12855
Abstract: Hybrid hand‐assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) combines better visualization of laparoscopic surgery with the advantages of open surgery. The aim of this study was to describe important technical considerations of HALS and to assess the feasibility… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic; pelvic exenteration; advanced rectal; hand assisted ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic hand‐assisted adrenalectomy for tumours larger than 5 cm
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DOI: 10.1111/cen.13883
Abstract: Adrenal surgery remains a distinct surgical challenge. Technical challenges associated with laparoscopic adrenalectomy are tumour size, haemorrhage control and oncological compromise. Hand‐assisted laparoscopic (HAL) adrenalectomy, utilizing a hand‐port device, offers minimally invasive surgery with the… read more here.
Keywords: assisted adrenalectomy; laparoscopic hand; adrenalectomy tumours; hand ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic hand‐assisted total mesorectal excision for mid rectal cancer using the Gelport system—a video vignette
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.15536
Abstract: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision can be a very challenging procedure. Two recent large randomized controlled trials could not show it was not inferior to open surgery [1, 2]. Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery, which is a bridge… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic; total mesorectal; mesorectal excision; hand ... See more keywords
Hand‐assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal donor nephrectomy: A single‐institution experience of over 500 cases—Operative technique and clinical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13261
Abstract: Although there are several variations of laparoscopic living‐donor nephrectomies, there is no consensus as to the best technique. Our objective was to describe our technique and assess the outcomes of our approach to hand‐assisted laparoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: technique; laparoscopic retroperitoneal; donor; hand assisted ... See more keywords