• Background: The closure of such a laparotomy wound is important to minimize the postoperative complications like wound pain, infection, dehiscence and incisional hernia Aims: The objectives of this study was to study the various techniques of midline laparotomy incision closure and their outcomes like wound dehiscence, wound infection and incisional hernia up to six months. (i-scholar.in)
  • Incidence rate of surgical site infection, wound dehiscence and incisional hernia was lower in cases of smaller bite length. (i-scholar.in)
  • Incidence rate of surgical site infection wound dehiscence and incisional hernia was lower with continuous suturing. (i-scholar.in)
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is any procedure that is performed through a small incision in the neck or back. (spinemd.com)
  • Patients, investigators and radiologists will be blinded during follow up, although the surgeon can not be blinded during the surgical procedure. (medscape.com)
  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is the most common surgical procedure performed for sleep apnea. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • No complications were encountered as a consequence of the surgical procedure. (ijssurgery.com)
  • For tumor resection, we chose a surgical approach combining a cervical submental incision, lingual pull- through and midline glossotomy. (isciii.es)
  • Presentamos el caso de una paciente en edad postmenopáusica con diagnóstico anatomopatológico de tiroides lingual de gran tamaño y localización profunda en la base de la lengua que producía disfagia y dificultad respiratoria crecientes. (isciii.es)
  • Compared to the more 'traditional' spine surgery which involves a larger incision, minimally invasive procedures use advanced imaging techniques and specialized medical equipment to separate (rather than cut) muscles and tissues. (spinemd.com)
  • Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for herniated disks in the lumbar spine. (spinemd.com)
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery offers the same post-surgical benefits as traditional spine surgery, but with much less trauma. (spinemd.com)
  • In recent years, minimally invasive techniques have changed the face of spine surgery and ultimately surgical recovery. (spinemd.com)
  • Minimally invasive procedures require smaller incisions resulting in faster recovery times, less anesthesia and exposure to radiation, and shorter hospital stays. (spinemd.com)
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery allows our surgeons to perform complex, detailed procedures through a small incision while protecting the surrounding healthy tissue. (spinemd.com)
  • Endoscopic spine surgery allows patients to gain relief from neck or back pain through a tiny incision, performed by a skilled spinal surgeon. (spinemd.com)
  • The ventral approach involves positioning the patient in dorsal recumbency, and an incision is made 4-5 cm caudal to the mandibular ramus on the affected side and extends rostrally and medial to the ramus towards the symphysis. (cesdvm.com)
  • 1 An endodermic diverticulum in the area of the foramen caecum in the midline on the base of the tongue appears during the third week of gestation, between the first and second pharyngeal pouches, migrating later to the neck until it reaches its definitive position. (isciii.es)
  • The presence of ectopic thyroid tissue (90% of cases involving the tongue) has also been described in other locations such as in the midline of the neck near the hyoid bone, trachea, esophagus and even in distant locations such as in the porta hepatis, heart and diaphragm. (isciii.es)
  • The incision size varies depending upon the surgeon and the size of the animal. (wikipedia.org)
  • With this technique, your surgeon will create a bone window through a midline incision. (spinemd.com)
  • 2 Given the complexity inherent in surgical treatment of extensive endometriosis and the fact that it can be successfully managed with operative laparoscopy, it seems evident that, in the hands of a well-trained laparoscopic surgeon, any pathology encountered can be successfully managed endoscopically. (sls.org)
  • Laparoscopic surgery is performed using a camera and instruments placed through small incisions (ports) in the body wall. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cautery instrument is removed and replaced by the grasping instrument, which is used to pull the ovary out through the small abdominal incision (port). (wikipedia.org)
  • In place of the traditional large, open incision, endoscopic surgery uses micro incisions and a small, high-resolution camera to reach disc herniations and compressed structures within the spine. (spinemd.com)
  • Laser spine surgery utilizes a focused beam of light (laser technology) to remove soft tissues over the spine through a small incision. (spinemd.com)
  • In some MIS approaches, also called "keyhole surgeries," surgeons use a tiny endoscope with a camera on the end, which is inserted through a small incision in the skin. (calcuttayellowpages.com)
  • Conclusion: The study results showed that best technique for midline laparotomy incision closure is small bite continuous suturing with mass closure. (i-scholar.in)
  • Present study thus recommends that small bite continuous suturing with mass closure should be considered as the standard closure technique for midline incisions. (i-scholar.in)
  • If your provider decides to do an episiotomy, they'll give you an injection of a local anesthetic and use surgical scissors to make a small cut in your perineum shortly before the birth of your baby. (babycenter.com)
  • The camera provides surgeons with an inside view, enabling surgical access to the affected area of the spine. (calcuttayellowpages.com)
  • To access the anterior spine and disc space, a 5-cm incision is made on the patient's side, usually with a second 2.5-cm incision just behind the first one. (calcuttayellowpages.com)
  • Two surgical approaches are commonly used. (cesdvm.com)
  • Open surgery is more widely available, as laparoscopic surgical equipment costs are expensive. (wikipedia.org)
  • Traditional open surgery is usually performed through a ventral midline incision below the umbilicus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The reason open surgery is more painful is that larger incisions are required, and the ovary needs to be pulled out of the body, which stretches and tears tissue in the abdomen (it is not uncommon for patients to react under anaesthesia by breathing faster at this point). (wikipedia.org)
  • Materials and Methods: A total of 100 patients who were operated for midline laparotomy were included as subject material after they satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. (i-scholar.in)
  • All patients showed neurophysiological improvement after surgical intervention. (ijssurgery.com)
  • We discuss the different image studies recommended for proper diagnosis also reviewing the most common surgical techniques used for treatment, as compared with the approach we have described in this case. (isciii.es)
  • Judicious use of surgical scrub is encouraged, as MRSA infections cultured in the bulla are fairly common in my surgical practice. (cesdvm.com)
  • An episiotomy is a surgical cut in the skin between the vagina and the anus (the area called the perineum). (babycenter.com)
  • One potential downside of traditional, open lumbar (back) surgeries is the damage that occurs from the 5- to 6-inch incision. (calcuttayellowpages.com)
  • The episiotomy cut will most likely be made on an angle (a mediolateral incision) instead of vertically (a midline incision) to help avoid deeper perineal tearing. (babycenter.com)
  • The incisions are between 5 and 10 millimetres (0.20 and 0.39 in) and the number varies according to the equipment and technique used. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1 The claimed advantages of laparoscopy over culdoscopy were decreased chance of infection, a better view of the pelvis, improved access to the pelvic organs and cul-de-sac, and easier application of surgical techniques. (sls.org)
  • Compared to median incisions, these lateral incisions - though lower in risk for extended tears - can result in longer recoveries and more postpartum and perineal pain. (babycenter.com)
  • Mean surgical time was 143 minutes (range, 55-360 minutes). (ijssurgery.com)
  • The first, with the patient in lateral recumbency with the affected side up, a dorsoventral or craniocaudal incision over the mandibular salivary gland cranial to the junction of the maxillary vein and linguofacial vein (come together to form the jugular vein). (cesdvm.com)