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  1. Qua CS, Saravannan K, Goh KL
    BMJ Case Rep, 2021 Apr 07;14(4).
    PMID: 33827890 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242920
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  2. Abdul Rahman A, Sinnathuray TA, Sivanesaratnam V, Ng KH
    Med J Malaysia, 1981 Jun;36(2):92-9.
    PMID: 6211595
    The early Malaysian experience of laparoscopic sterilisation with the Fallope tubal rings, as undertaken at the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Unit of the University Hospital, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is reported in a study of 291 consecutive females that had had the procedure undertaken during the one year period, May 1975 to April 1976. Of the 291 cases, 247 women were sterilised in the "interval" period, 43 after "menstrual regulation" procedure and one after a spontaneous abortion. General anaesthesia was used in all except one case. The salient socio-demographic, contraceptive and reproductive characteristics of study cases are presented and discussed. The technical problems, the early complications and morbidity encountered in this study are presented and discussed in the light of other similar studies, and in relation to sterilisation by laparoscopic tubal electrocoagulation. The overall impression is that laparoscopic sterilisation with the Fallope tubal rings is preferred to that by tubal electrocoagulation, in view of the possible inadvertent serious electrical burns of other structures during the use of the latter procedure.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  3. Siow SL, Chuah JS, Mahendran HA
    Asian J Endosc Surg, 2020 Jul;13(3):437-440.
    PMID: 31338969 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12740
    Intrathoracic organo-axial gastric volvulus is a rare clinical entity associated with paraesophageal hernia. It is characterized by migration of the stomach into the thoracic cavity through an enlarged hiatal defect and rotation around its long axis connecting the cardia and the pylorus. A 72-year-old woman presented with epigastric pain that radiated to the left scapula for 1 week prior to presentation. Computed tomography scan of her thorax and abdomen demonstrated paraoesophageal hernia with organo-axial intrathoracic gastric volvulus. Laparoscopically, the stomach was returned to its abdominal position, the mediastinal sac was excised and after adequate intra-abdominal length of the esophagus was attained, the hiatal defect was closed primarily and reinforced with a composite mesh. An anterior 180° partial fundoplication was performed as both an anti-reflux procedure and also as a form of gastropexy. She had an uneventful recovery and remains well after 2 years.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  4. Kumar HR, Soma M, Ganesh R
    Med J Malaysia, 2023 Sep;78(5):669-674.
    PMID: 37775496
    Appendicular mass is considered as one of the complications of acute appendicitis but there is no consensus on the optimal management of this condition. The management of this condition has always been conservative management with interval appendectomy as popularized by Oschner and Sheerin. The need for interval appendectomy has now been questioned, and an emerging trend has been early appendectomy by laparoscopic method. There are no guidelines on the management of appendicular mass and treatment is decided by the surgeon. We have conducted a narrative review to investigate what is the current practice in the management of appendicular mass.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  5. Zainudin S, Hayati F, Arumugam T, Ho KY
    BMJ Case Rep, 2021 Apr 16;14(4).
    PMID: 33863769 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240557
    De Garengeot hernia is a rare finding of the vermiform appendix inside a femoral hernia sac. We report this occurrence in a 73-year-old woman who presented in the acute setting. There are no standardised surgical approaches and many different techniques have been described in case reports in the literature. We conducted a literature review of and found a total of 113 cases with addition of our case 114 unique cases were included for analysis. Inguinal incision was most cited (n=89). Concomitant laparotomy was needed in 13 patients, however, the association between type of incision and additional laparotomy was not significant (p>0.05). Laparoscopic surgery alone was performed in eight patients. Nine patients had hybrid surgery. The most common hernia repair was through suture technique with non-absorbable material (n=31). Mesh repair was used in 28 cases. More laparoscopic surgeries were done when the disease was diagnosed preoperatively (7/39, p<0.05).
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy/methods
  6. Awaiz A, Rahman F, Hossain MB, Yunus RM, Khan S, Memon B, et al.
    Hernia, 2015 Dec;19(6):1027-9.
    PMID: 26496998 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-015-1432-z
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  7. Chai FY
    World J Surg, 2020 10;44(10):3322-3323.
    PMID: 32524160 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05636-6
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  8. Khoo HC, Lim LY, Shukor S, Zainal Adwin ZA, Zulkifli MZ, Fam XI
    Med J Malaysia, 2022 Nov;77(6):764-767.
    PMID: 36448397
    Laparoscopic retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy (LRPN) is a technically demanding kidney surgery due to the limited space and unfamiliar approach in the retroperitoneal space. The aim of this study is to review the outcome of our initial experience in performing this procedure. All patients who underwent LRPN between 2019 to 2022 were included in this retrospective review. A total of 23 patients underwent LRPN. The mean operating time was 178±43 minutes and mean warm ischemia time was 20±5 minutes. The average estimated blood lost was 89±68ml and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 3.6±0.8 days. Two patients (11.1%) had positive margin and no local recurrence was seen after mean follow up of 15.8±12.0 months. Our initial experience on LRPN showed promising results to perform partial nephrectomy safely and effectively.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  9. Omar AA, Zon EM, Ismail MP, Mahdi M, Ibrahim A, Engku-Husna EI, et al.
    Med J Malaysia, 2023 Nov;78(6):711-716.
    PMID: 38031211
    INTRODUCTION: In gynaecology, laparoscopy is the choice of treatment for a lot of procedures as it is considered safe and effective. However, laparoscopic surgery requires skills that are different from those required for open surgery. In order to acquire the skills, a surgeon needs specific training. The aim of this study was to validate the AR Gynae endotrainer, a new mobile laparoscopic simulator, as a comparable box trainer for gynaecology laparoscopic training, comparing it with the well-established Karl Storz SZABO-BERCISACKIER laparoscopic trainer.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomised prospective crossover study was designed to compare the AR Gynae endotrainer versus Karl Storz SZABO-BERCI-SACKIER laparoscopic trainer as a tool for training gynaecology laparoscopic skills. Participants were assigned to perform two specially designed tasks used for laparoscopic training using both endotrainers. All subjects evaluated both simulators concerning their performance by the use of a questionnaire comparing: design, ports placement, visibility, ergonomics, triangulation of movement, fulcrum effect, depth perception, ambidexterity, resources for training, and resources for teaching. The overall score was defined as the median value obtained. The ability and time taken for participants to complete the tasks using both endotrainers were also compared. A total of 26 participants were enrolled in this study, including 13 Masters's students from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and 13 Masters's students from the Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kelantan, Malaysia.

    RESULTS: A better performance was observed with AR Gynae as compared to Karl Storz endotrainer in five out of ten items evaluated in the questionnaire. Additionally, the overall score of AR Gynae endotrainer (median of 3.98) was comparable to that of Karl Storz endotrainer (median of 3.91) with p=0.519. For the items design and resources for teaching, the evaluation for AR Gynae endotrainer was significantly higher with p-values of 0.003 and 0.032, respectively. All participants were able to complete both tasks using both endotrainers. The time taken to complete both tasks was comparable on both endotrainers. Also, the AR Gynae endotrainer was cheaper.

    CONCLUSIONS: The AR Gynae endotrainer was found to be a convenient and cost-effective laparoscopic simulator for gynaecology laparoscopic training and was comparable to the established Karl Storz SZABO-BERCI-SACKIER laparoscopic trainer.

    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  10. Yeap BH, Premnath N, Manjit S
    Med J Malaysia, 2005 Mar;60(1):89-90.
    PMID: 16250287
    The resurging interest in diagnostic laparoscopy has witnessed its increasing application in trauma surgery. Such unbridled enthusiasm has at times overlooked its shortcoming in the diagnosis and management of certain in abdominal injuries. We report and discuss one such conspicuous limitation and advocate that the use laparoscopy in abdominal trauma should be tempered with caution.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  11. Chan WF, Puvan IS
    Med J Malaysia, 1974 Sep;29(1):57-9.
    PMID: 4282632
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  12. Teh GC
    Urol Oncol, 2010 Nov-Dec;28(6):682-5.
    PMID: 21062652 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2010.03.017
    With maturing functional and oncologic outcomes data, open partial nephrectomy (OPN) has become the standard of care for T1a renal tumor. Laparoscopic approach can provide a speedier recovery with less blood loss and postoperative pain. Presuming adequate laparoscopic expertise, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy can provide equivalent oncologic outcome as for OPN albeit with higher urologic complications rate and longer warm ischemia time. With refinement of technique and use of robotic assistant, the shortcomings of laparoscopic approach can be further reduced. This article is a mini-review on the current status of laparoscopic approach to partial nephrectomy in the management of small renal mass.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy/methods*
  13. Sattar MU, Palaniappan S, Lokman A, Shah N, Riaz Z, Khalid U
    J Pak Med Assoc, 2021 Jul;71(7):1730-1735.
    PMID: 34410236 DOI: 10.5455/JPMA.22992
    OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of design parameters on the user experience of virtual reality medical training.

    Methods: The quantitative study was conducted at Punjab (Pakistan) from July 2018 to October 2018, and comprised final year students from eight medical colleges in Pakistan. Each respondent was given to experience laparoscopy operation in text, video and virtual reality-based learning methodologies. User experience and usefulness was assessed against a pre-validated scale and compared with the three learning methodologies.

    RESULTS: Of the 87, students, 50(57.5%) were male and 37(42.5%) were female. The overall mean age was 22.5±4 years. Result of virtual reality was better than others (p<0.05). Data was analysed using SPSS 20.

    CONCLUSIONS: Virtual reality-based learning provided better user experience than traditional learning methodologies.

    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  14. Siow SL, Faqihuddin MH, Mahendran HA
    Med J Malaysia, 2020 07;75(4):455-457.
    PMID: 32724018
    Primary omental liposarcoma is a rare clinical entity with less than 20 cases being reported in the literature. Laparotomy has been the traditional approach for resection, with no reports of laparoscopic resection. A 39-year-old lady presented at the Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia with a history of a progressive, painless left upper quadrant abdominal swelling for a year. CT scan showed a well-defined heterogeneously enhancing cystic mass measuring 7.5x7.5x8.1cm with a poor plane with the adjacent greater curvature of stomach and transverse colon. Upper and lower endoscopy was normal. The tumour was completely dissected from the adjacent transverse colon and removed laparoscopically. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen revealed a myxoid liposarcoma. She had an uneventful recovery and was discharged well on the third postoperative day. She subsequently underwent adjuvant chemotherapy and was well at 1-year follow-up with PET CT showing no evidence of recurrence or metastases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  15. Memon MA, Awaiz A, Yunus RM, Memon B, Khan S
    Am J Surg, 2018 11;216(5):1004-1015.
    PMID: 29958656 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.06.012
    BACKGROUND: We conducted a meta-analysis of the randomized evidence to determine the relative merits of histopathological outcomes of laparoscopic assisted (LARR) versus open rectal resection (ORR) for rectal cancer.

    DATA SOURCES: A search of PubMed and other electronic databases comparing LARR and ORR between Jan 2000 and June 2016 was performed. Histopathological variables analyzed included; location of rectal tumors; complete and incomplete TME; positive and negative circumferential resection margins (+/-CRM); positive distal resected margins (+DRM); distance of tumor from DRM; number of lymph nodes harvested; resected specimen length; tumor size and perforated rectum.

    RESULTS: Fourteen RCTs totaling 3843 patients (LARR = 2096, ORR = 1747) were analyzed. Comparable effects were noted for all these histopathological variables except for the variable perforated rectum which favored ORR.

    CONCLUSIONS: LARR compares favorably to ORR for rectal cancer treatment. However, there is significantly higher risk of rectal perforation during LARR compared to ORR.

    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  16. Osland EJ, Yunus RM, Khan S, Memon MA
    Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, 2020 Dec;30(6):542-553.
    PMID: 32658120 DOI: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000834
    BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy (LVSG) has overtaken the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) as the most frequently performed bariatric surgical procedure. To date little has been reported on the long-term outcomes of the LVSG procedure comparative to the traditionally favoured LRYGB. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to review the 5-year outcomes of comparing LVSG and LRYGB. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare 5-year weight loss outcomes of randomized controlled trials comparing LVSG to LRYGB.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: Searches of electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane) were undertaken for randomized controlled trials describing weight loss outcomes in adults at 5 years postoperatively. Where sufficient data was available to undertake meta-analysis, the Hartung-Knapp-Sidik-Jonkman estimation method for random effects model was utilized. The review was registered with PROSPERO and reported following in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.

    RESULTS: Five studies met the inclusion criteria totaling 1028 patients (LVSG=520, LRYGB=508). Moderate but comparable levels of bias were observed within studies. Statistically significant body mass index loss ranged from -11.37 kg/m (range: -6.3 to -15.7 kg/m) in the LVSG group and -12.6 kg/m (range: -9.5 to -15.4 kg/m) for LRYGB at 5 years (P<0.001). Systematic review suggested that LRYGB produced a greater weight loss expressed as percent excess weight and percent excess body mass index loss than LVSG: this was not corroborated in the meta-analysis.

    CONCLUSIONS: Five year weight loss outcomes suggest both LRYGB and LVSG are effective in achieving significant weight loss at 5 years postoperatively, however, differences in reporting parameters limit the ability to reliably compare the outcomes using statistical methods. Furthermore, results may be impacted by large dropout rates and per protocol analysis of the 2 largest included studies. Further long-term studies are required to contradict or validate the results of this meta-analysis.

    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  17. Xu Y, Li H, Wang B, Gu L, Gao Y, Fan Y, et al.
    Urol J, 2021 Oct 04;18(6):618-622.
    PMID: 34606083 DOI: 10.22037/uj.v18i.6629
    PURPOSE: To compare the treatment outcomes of robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (R-RPLND) versus laparoscopic RPLND (L-RPLND) for clinical stage I non-seminomatous germ cell testicular tumors (NSGCTs).

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the data of patients with stage I NSGCTs who underwent robotic or laparoscopic RPLND between 2008 and 2017. Perioperative data and oncologic outcomes were reviewed and compared between the two groups. Progression-free survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and compared between two groups.

    RESULTS: A total of 31 and 28 patients underwent R-RPLND and L-RPLND respectively. The preoperative characteristics of the patients were comparable in the two groups. Patients in R-RPLND group had significantly shorter median operative time (140 vs. 175 minutes, P < .001), a shorter median duration to surgical drain removal (2 vs. 4 days, P = .002) and a shorter median postoperative hospital stay (5 vs. 6 days, P = .001). There were no statistical differences in intra- and post-operative complication rate between the groups and the oncologic outcomes were similar in the two groups.

    CONCLUSION: In expert hands, R-RPLND and L-RPLND were comparable in oncological parameter and morbidity rate; R-RPLND showed superiority in operation duration, median days to surgical drain removal and postoperative hospital stay for stage I NSGCTs. Multicenter and randomized studies with good power of study and sufficient follow-up duration are required to validate our result.

    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy*
  18. Siow SL, Mahendran HA, Hardin M
    Asian J Surg, 2015 Apr;38(2):85-90.
    PMID: 24947766 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2014.04.009
    The traditional surgical approach to the excision of persistent urachal remnants is a lower midline laparotomy or semicircular infraumbilical incision. The aim of this study is to report our experience with laparoscopic urachus excision as a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical technique.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy
  19. Tan KK, Chong CS, Tsang CB, Koh DC
    Med J Malaysia, 2013 Aug;68(4):348-52.
    PMID: 24145265
    Oncologic outcomes following laparoscopic abdomino-perineal resection (APR) for distal rectal cancer are infrequently reported. This study aims to compare the long term outcomes between laparoscopic and open APR in distal rectal cancers.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laparoscopy
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