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ABSTRACT We report the case of a 62-year-old patient with congenital interruption of the inferior... more ABSTRACT We report the case of a 62-year-old patient with congenital interruption of the inferior vena cava and azygos continuation who required transthoracic esophagectomy to remove a tumor in the middle esophagus. The consequences of dividing an enlarged azygos vein in this kind of patient are reported and discussed.
Cirugía española, 2007
Localization of digestive hemorrhage is essential for the management of this entity. However, man... more Localization of digestive hemorrhage is essential for the management of this entity. However, management is difficult in the small bowel, where emergency situations are rare but may require surgery without precise location of the lesion. We present a case of hemorrhage caused by jejunal diverticulum diagnosed by angiography. A highly selective microcatheter was placed in the bleeding site to achieve staining of the lesion with intraoperative methylene blue.
Cirugía española, 2006
The integration of laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer in clinical practice is one of the chal... more The integration of laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer in clinical practice is one of the challenges faced by surgical societies. The aim of the present study was to analyze the results obtained during the implementation phase of this technique. From January 2003 to June 2005, 40 patients with rectal carcinoma underwent laparoscopic surgery in our center. Clinical and pathological variables were prospectively collected for statistical analyses. A total of 27 men and 13 women underwent surgery: 11 high (HAR) and 20 low anterior resections (LAR) and 9 abdominoperineal resections (APR) were performed. Operative time was 240.4 +/- 200 min and was greater in the LAR group (259.7 vs 201.5 min; p=.02). The intraoperative complication rate was 22.5% (9% HAR vs 25% LAR; p=NS). The mean length of hospital stay was 8.7 +/- 4.8 days. The rate of postoperative complications was 32.5%. The conversion rate was 15% (6 patients), and was greater in the LAR group (25% vs 0% HAR vs 11.1% APR; p=0.0...
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Obesity Surgery, 2015
The last sentence of the section should read as follows: In patients with a clinical suspicion of... more The last sentence of the section should read as follows: In patients with a clinical suspicion of leakage (n=19), 7.7 % of abdominal CT scans returned false negatives versus 28.6 % for oral methylene blue and 22.2 % for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) Gastrografin swallow.
World journal of gastroenterology : WJG, Jan 28, 2006
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) or inflammatory pseudotumors (IPs) have been extensive... more Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) or inflammatory pseudotumors (IPs) have been extensively discussed in the literature. They are usually found in the lung and upper respiratory tract. However, reporting of cases involving the biliopancreatic region has increased over recent years. Immunohistochemical study of these lesions limited to the pancreatic head or distal bile duct seems to be compatible with those observed in a new entity called autoimmune pancreatitis, but usually intense fibrotic reaction (zonation) predominates producing a mass. When this condition is limited to the pancreatic head, the common bile duct might be involved by the inflammatory process and jaundice may occur often resembling adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. We have previously reported a case of IMT arising from the bile duct associated with autoimmune pancreatitis which is an extremely rare entity. Four years after Kaush-Whipple resection, radiological examination on routine follow-up revealed a tumo...
Cirugía Española, 2007
Mujer de 66 años, diabética, en prediálisis por insuficiencia renal cró-nica, con triple bypass a... more Mujer de 66 años, diabética, en prediálisis por insuficiencia renal cró-nica, con triple bypass aortocoronaria (en tratamiento con anticoagulan-tes), que acude a urgencias por episodio de rectorragias de 24 h de evolución, sin otros síntomas acompañantes. A la exploración ...
Cirugía española, 2005
To analyze the short-term results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) in the Canary Islands... more To analyze the short-term results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) in the Canary Islands. A questionnaire was sent to hospitals performing laparoscopy and retrospective data on demographic, perioperative and pathological variables in 144 patients who underwent LCRS between May 1993 and May 2003 were obtained. Sixty-five men and 79 women underwent colon (n=126) and rectal (n=18) surgery in the last 16 months of the study period. The most frequently performed procedure was sigmoidectomy in 85 patients (59%). The most frequent diagnosis was colon adenocarcinoma in 73 patients (50%), followed by diverticular disease in 36 patients (25%). The mean values of the variables studied were: body mass index, 27.3 (range, 22-35); operating time, 175 min (range, 60-255); blood loss, 183.6 ml (range, 50-500). Peristalsis reinitiated at 45 h; oral diet was introduced at 67 h and the overall mean length of hospital stay was 7.8 days (range, 3-30). The length of hospital stay was significant...
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2010
To establish which patients suffering ventral hernia benefit the most from laparoscopic approach.... more To establish which patients suffering ventral hernia benefit the most from laparoscopic approach. From January 2005 to October 2008, 126 patients underwent surgery due to incisional hernia at our University Hospital. Patients were assigned to laparoscopic surgery (n=60) or conventional surgery (n=66) at the surgeon's discretion. Patients were subdivided according to the greater diameter of the defect: (G1, defect <5 cm; G2, defect 5 to 15 cm; and G3, defect >15 cm). Data on patient demographic, clinical, and perioperative variables were collected prospectively. Groups were comparable in terms of sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, size of defect, and proportion of primary repairs. Four patients were converted to open surgery. Mean hospital stay in the group with the smaller hernias (G1 was 3.16 d laparoscopic surgery vs. 2.87 d conventional surgery, P>0.05). Hospital stay for patients who underwent laparoscopy was shorter in G3 (4.25 d Lap vs. 12.6 d Open; P=0.02). Patients with very large incisional hernias are those who benefit the most from laparoscopic treatment.
Cirugía Española (English Edition), 2014
Cirugía Española, 2006
... del MRC CLASICC1, primer estudio multicéntrico aleatoriza-do que compara los resultados de la... more ... del MRC CLASICC1, primer estudio multicéntrico aleatoriza-do que compara los resultados de las cirugías laparoscó- pica y convencional incluyendo a pacientes con cáncer Originales Implementación de la cirugía del cáncer de recto por laparoscopia Iván Arteaga-González ...
Cirugía Española, 2004
... Laparoscopic surgery combined with preservation of the spleen for distal pancreatic tumors. S... more ... Laparoscopic surgery combined with preservation of the spleen for distal pancreatic tumors. Surg Endosc 1999;3:26-9. Arteaga, Iván a ; López-Tomassetti, Eudaldo a ; Martín, Antonio a ; Díaz, Hermógenes a ; Carrillo, Ángel a. a Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo. ...
Global Spine Journal, 2014
Study Design Case report. Objective The usual procedure for partial sacrectomies in locally advan... more Study Design Case report. Objective The usual procedure for partial sacrectomies in locally advanced rectal cancer combines a transabdominal and a posterior sacral route. The posterior approach is flawed with a high rate of complications, especially infections and wound-healing problems. Anterior-only approaches have indirectly been mentioned within long series of rectal cancer surgery. We describe a case of partial sacrectomy for en bloc resection of a locally advanced rectal cancer with invasion of the low sacrum through a combined transabdominal and perineal approach without any posterior incision. Methods Through a midline laparotomy, the tumor was dissected and the sacral osteotomy was performed. Once the sacrum was mobile, the muscular attachments to its posterior wall were cut through the perineal approach. This latter route was also used to remove the whole specimen. Results The postoperative period was uneventful in terms of infection and wound healing, but the patient developed right foot dorsiflexion paresis that completely disappeared in 1 month. Resection margins were negative. After a follow-up of 18 months, the patient has no local recurrence but presented lung and liver metastases. Conclusion In cases of rectal cancer involving the low sacrum, the combination of a transabdominal and a perineal route to carry out the partial sacrectomy is a feasible approach that avoids changes of surgical positioning and the morbidity related to posterior incisions. This strategy should be considered when deciding on undertaking partial sacrectomy in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Gastroenterología y Hepatología, 2010
World Journal of Surgery, 2006
Background: Endoscopic India ink marking techniques are often used for the intraoperative locatio... more Background: Endoscopic India ink marking techniques are often used for the intraoperative location of colonic polyps and early stage neoplasms. The aim of this study was to compare how effective this technique is compared with conventional localization methods, as well as its influence on the results of colorectal laparoscopy (LSCRC) for endoscopically advanced tumors. Methods: From January 2003 to January 2005, 47 patients with colorectal carcinomas were included in the study. In one group, lesions were localized preoperatively by endoscopic India ink tattooing (n = 21; tattooed group, TG), while conventional methods were used in the others (n = 26; non-tattooed group, NTG). Patients' perioperative clinical and pathoanatomical data were prospectively collected. Results: Both groups were comparable in age, sex distribution, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, body mass index (BMI), technique performed, tumor size and proportion of patients who had previous abdominal surgery. Three patients presented ink spillage without clinical repercussions. Visualization of the correct resection site was higher in the TG (100% vs. 80.8%, P = 0.03). Operative time (147.3-46.2 vs. 187.0-52.7 minutes, P = 0.02) and blood loss (99.3-82.8 vs. 163.6-96.6 cc, P = 0.03) were lower in the TG. There were no differences between groups regarding peristalsis, introduction of oral intake, hospital stay or intra-and postoperative complication rates. No differences were observed amongst pathoanatomical data studied. Conclusions: Preoperative endoscopic tattooing is a safe and effective technique for intraoperative localization of advanced colorectal neoplasms, improving the operative results of LSCRC.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2006
To assess the results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients who have previously undergon... more To assess the results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients who have previously undergone abdominal surgery. Between November 2002 and June 2004, 86 patients underwent laparoscopic surgery for colorectal disease at our hospital. Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on whether they had previously undergone abdominal surgery (previous surgery group, n = 27) or not (nonprevious surgery group, n = 59). Data were prospectively collected for statistical analyses of demographic, clinical, and histologic variables. Groups were comparable in age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, diagnosis, technique performed, and tumor size and distance to anal verge. There was no difference in perioperative complication rates. A higher conversion rate was found in the previous surgery group (26.1% vs. 5.1%, P = 0.02). In patients with tumor diseases, resection evaluations were no different regarding specimen length, distal and radial resection margins, or number of lymph nodes harvested. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has proved to be a reliable technique for patients who have previously undergone abdominal surgery, its results comparable to those obtained with patients who have not.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2013
Single-incision laparoscopic surgery seems destined to take its place in the evolution of minimal... more Single-incision laparoscopic surgery seems destined to take its place in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery. Although isolated cases have been reported in the literature, no series has yet been published on the use of this approach to treat colorectal cancer. We describe the surgical technique and perioperative outcomes of this approach in 15 patients diagnosed for colorectal cancer. We have used several devices to gain transumbilical access to the abdominal cavity, usually working with 3 cannulae to insert the instruments. We used a 5 mm endograsper, and articulated rotating (roticulating) endoscissors and endodissector to assist dissection. Vascular control and section of the rectum were performed using roticulating endostaplers. We combined the use of curved and straight instruments as required for each step during surgery. The dissection technique performed was the same as the one we normally use in conventional laparoscopy. Specimens were extracted through the umbilical incision. The most commonly performed procedure was sigmoidectomy (n=7), followed by high anterior resection of the rectum (n=5). The mean surgical time was 185±44.9 minutes. The mean hospital stay was 6.2±4.7 days. Three cases (20%) were converted to conventional laparoscopy. Surgery was curative in all of the patients. Single-access transumbilical laparoscopic surgery is feasible and safe for treating colorectal carcinoma when performed by surgeons with ample experience in laparoscopic colorectal resection. Further studies are needed to determine the advantages and drawbacks of this procedure.
ABSTRACT We report the case of a 62-year-old patient with congenital interruption of the inferior... more ABSTRACT We report the case of a 62-year-old patient with congenital interruption of the inferior vena cava and azygos continuation who required transthoracic esophagectomy to remove a tumor in the middle esophagus. The consequences of dividing an enlarged azygos vein in this kind of patient are reported and discussed.
Cirugía española, 2007
Localization of digestive hemorrhage is essential for the management of this entity. However, man... more Localization of digestive hemorrhage is essential for the management of this entity. However, management is difficult in the small bowel, where emergency situations are rare but may require surgery without precise location of the lesion. We present a case of hemorrhage caused by jejunal diverticulum diagnosed by angiography. A highly selective microcatheter was placed in the bleeding site to achieve staining of the lesion with intraoperative methylene blue.
Cirugía española, 2006
The integration of laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer in clinical practice is one of the chal... more The integration of laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer in clinical practice is one of the challenges faced by surgical societies. The aim of the present study was to analyze the results obtained during the implementation phase of this technique. From January 2003 to June 2005, 40 patients with rectal carcinoma underwent laparoscopic surgery in our center. Clinical and pathological variables were prospectively collected for statistical analyses. A total of 27 men and 13 women underwent surgery: 11 high (HAR) and 20 low anterior resections (LAR) and 9 abdominoperineal resections (APR) were performed. Operative time was 240.4 +/- 200 min and was greater in the LAR group (259.7 vs 201.5 min; p=.02). The intraoperative complication rate was 22.5% (9% HAR vs 25% LAR; p=NS). The mean length of hospital stay was 8.7 +/- 4.8 days. The rate of postoperative complications was 32.5%. The conversion rate was 15% (6 patients), and was greater in the LAR group (25% vs 0% HAR vs 11.1% APR; p=0.0...
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Obesity Surgery, 2015
The last sentence of the section should read as follows: In patients with a clinical suspicion of... more The last sentence of the section should read as follows: In patients with a clinical suspicion of leakage (n=19), 7.7 % of abdominal CT scans returned false negatives versus 28.6 % for oral methylene blue and 22.2 % for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) Gastrografin swallow.
World journal of gastroenterology : WJG, Jan 28, 2006
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) or inflammatory pseudotumors (IPs) have been extensive... more Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) or inflammatory pseudotumors (IPs) have been extensively discussed in the literature. They are usually found in the lung and upper respiratory tract. However, reporting of cases involving the biliopancreatic region has increased over recent years. Immunohistochemical study of these lesions limited to the pancreatic head or distal bile duct seems to be compatible with those observed in a new entity called autoimmune pancreatitis, but usually intense fibrotic reaction (zonation) predominates producing a mass. When this condition is limited to the pancreatic head, the common bile duct might be involved by the inflammatory process and jaundice may occur often resembling adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. We have previously reported a case of IMT arising from the bile duct associated with autoimmune pancreatitis which is an extremely rare entity. Four years after Kaush-Whipple resection, radiological examination on routine follow-up revealed a tumo...
Cirugía Española, 2007
Mujer de 66 años, diabética, en prediálisis por insuficiencia renal cró-nica, con triple bypass a... more Mujer de 66 años, diabética, en prediálisis por insuficiencia renal cró-nica, con triple bypass aortocoronaria (en tratamiento con anticoagulan-tes), que acude a urgencias por episodio de rectorragias de 24 h de evolución, sin otros síntomas acompañantes. A la exploración ...
Cirugía española, 2005
To analyze the short-term results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) in the Canary Islands... more To analyze the short-term results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) in the Canary Islands. A questionnaire was sent to hospitals performing laparoscopy and retrospective data on demographic, perioperative and pathological variables in 144 patients who underwent LCRS between May 1993 and May 2003 were obtained. Sixty-five men and 79 women underwent colon (n=126) and rectal (n=18) surgery in the last 16 months of the study period. The most frequently performed procedure was sigmoidectomy in 85 patients (59%). The most frequent diagnosis was colon adenocarcinoma in 73 patients (50%), followed by diverticular disease in 36 patients (25%). The mean values of the variables studied were: body mass index, 27.3 (range, 22-35); operating time, 175 min (range, 60-255); blood loss, 183.6 ml (range, 50-500). Peristalsis reinitiated at 45 h; oral diet was introduced at 67 h and the overall mean length of hospital stay was 7.8 days (range, 3-30). The length of hospital stay was significant...
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2010
To establish which patients suffering ventral hernia benefit the most from laparoscopic approach.... more To establish which patients suffering ventral hernia benefit the most from laparoscopic approach. From January 2005 to October 2008, 126 patients underwent surgery due to incisional hernia at our University Hospital. Patients were assigned to laparoscopic surgery (n=60) or conventional surgery (n=66) at the surgeon's discretion. Patients were subdivided according to the greater diameter of the defect: (G1, defect <5 cm; G2, defect 5 to 15 cm; and G3, defect >15 cm). Data on patient demographic, clinical, and perioperative variables were collected prospectively. Groups were comparable in terms of sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, size of defect, and proportion of primary repairs. Four patients were converted to open surgery. Mean hospital stay in the group with the smaller hernias (G1 was 3.16 d laparoscopic surgery vs. 2.87 d conventional surgery, P>0.05). Hospital stay for patients who underwent laparoscopy was shorter in G3 (4.25 d Lap vs. 12.6 d Open; P=0.02). Patients with very large incisional hernias are those who benefit the most from laparoscopic treatment.
Cirugía Española (English Edition), 2014
Cirugía Española, 2006
... del MRC CLASICC1, primer estudio multicéntrico aleatoriza-do que compara los resultados de la... more ... del MRC CLASICC1, primer estudio multicéntrico aleatoriza-do que compara los resultados de las cirugías laparoscó- pica y convencional incluyendo a pacientes con cáncer Originales Implementación de la cirugía del cáncer de recto por laparoscopia Iván Arteaga-González ...
Cirugía Española, 2004
... Laparoscopic surgery combined with preservation of the spleen for distal pancreatic tumors. S... more ... Laparoscopic surgery combined with preservation of the spleen for distal pancreatic tumors. Surg Endosc 1999;3:26-9. Arteaga, Iván a ; López-Tomassetti, Eudaldo a ; Martín, Antonio a ; Díaz, Hermógenes a ; Carrillo, Ángel a. a Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo. ...
Global Spine Journal, 2014
Study Design Case report. Objective The usual procedure for partial sacrectomies in locally advan... more Study Design Case report. Objective The usual procedure for partial sacrectomies in locally advanced rectal cancer combines a transabdominal and a posterior sacral route. The posterior approach is flawed with a high rate of complications, especially infections and wound-healing problems. Anterior-only approaches have indirectly been mentioned within long series of rectal cancer surgery. We describe a case of partial sacrectomy for en bloc resection of a locally advanced rectal cancer with invasion of the low sacrum through a combined transabdominal and perineal approach without any posterior incision. Methods Through a midline laparotomy, the tumor was dissected and the sacral osteotomy was performed. Once the sacrum was mobile, the muscular attachments to its posterior wall were cut through the perineal approach. This latter route was also used to remove the whole specimen. Results The postoperative period was uneventful in terms of infection and wound healing, but the patient developed right foot dorsiflexion paresis that completely disappeared in 1 month. Resection margins were negative. After a follow-up of 18 months, the patient has no local recurrence but presented lung and liver metastases. Conclusion In cases of rectal cancer involving the low sacrum, the combination of a transabdominal and a perineal route to carry out the partial sacrectomy is a feasible approach that avoids changes of surgical positioning and the morbidity related to posterior incisions. This strategy should be considered when deciding on undertaking partial sacrectomy in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Gastroenterología y Hepatología, 2010
World Journal of Surgery, 2006
Background: Endoscopic India ink marking techniques are often used for the intraoperative locatio... more Background: Endoscopic India ink marking techniques are often used for the intraoperative location of colonic polyps and early stage neoplasms. The aim of this study was to compare how effective this technique is compared with conventional localization methods, as well as its influence on the results of colorectal laparoscopy (LSCRC) for endoscopically advanced tumors. Methods: From January 2003 to January 2005, 47 patients with colorectal carcinomas were included in the study. In one group, lesions were localized preoperatively by endoscopic India ink tattooing (n = 21; tattooed group, TG), while conventional methods were used in the others (n = 26; non-tattooed group, NTG). Patients' perioperative clinical and pathoanatomical data were prospectively collected. Results: Both groups were comparable in age, sex distribution, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, body mass index (BMI), technique performed, tumor size and proportion of patients who had previous abdominal surgery. Three patients presented ink spillage without clinical repercussions. Visualization of the correct resection site was higher in the TG (100% vs. 80.8%, P = 0.03). Operative time (147.3-46.2 vs. 187.0-52.7 minutes, P = 0.02) and blood loss (99.3-82.8 vs. 163.6-96.6 cc, P = 0.03) were lower in the TG. There were no differences between groups regarding peristalsis, introduction of oral intake, hospital stay or intra-and postoperative complication rates. No differences were observed amongst pathoanatomical data studied. Conclusions: Preoperative endoscopic tattooing is a safe and effective technique for intraoperative localization of advanced colorectal neoplasms, improving the operative results of LSCRC.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2006
To assess the results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients who have previously undergon... more To assess the results of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients who have previously undergone abdominal surgery. Between November 2002 and June 2004, 86 patients underwent laparoscopic surgery for colorectal disease at our hospital. Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on whether they had previously undergone abdominal surgery (previous surgery group, n = 27) or not (nonprevious surgery group, n = 59). Data were prospectively collected for statistical analyses of demographic, clinical, and histologic variables. Groups were comparable in age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, diagnosis, technique performed, and tumor size and distance to anal verge. There was no difference in perioperative complication rates. A higher conversion rate was found in the previous surgery group (26.1% vs. 5.1%, P = 0.02). In patients with tumor diseases, resection evaluations were no different regarding specimen length, distal and radial resection margins, or number of lymph nodes harvested. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has proved to be a reliable technique for patients who have previously undergone abdominal surgery, its results comparable to those obtained with patients who have not.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2013
Single-incision laparoscopic surgery seems destined to take its place in the evolution of minimal... more Single-incision laparoscopic surgery seems destined to take its place in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery. Although isolated cases have been reported in the literature, no series has yet been published on the use of this approach to treat colorectal cancer. We describe the surgical technique and perioperative outcomes of this approach in 15 patients diagnosed for colorectal cancer. We have used several devices to gain transumbilical access to the abdominal cavity, usually working with 3 cannulae to insert the instruments. We used a 5 mm endograsper, and articulated rotating (roticulating) endoscissors and endodissector to assist dissection. Vascular control and section of the rectum were performed using roticulating endostaplers. We combined the use of curved and straight instruments as required for each step during surgery. The dissection technique performed was the same as the one we normally use in conventional laparoscopy. Specimens were extracted through the umbilical incision. The most commonly performed procedure was sigmoidectomy (n=7), followed by high anterior resection of the rectum (n=5). The mean surgical time was 185±44.9 minutes. The mean hospital stay was 6.2±4.7 days. Three cases (20%) were converted to conventional laparoscopy. Surgery was curative in all of the patients. Single-access transumbilical laparoscopic surgery is feasible and safe for treating colorectal carcinoma when performed by surgeons with ample experience in laparoscopic colorectal resection. Further studies are needed to determine the advantages and drawbacks of this procedure.