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Blood Pressure Dec 2023Interventional approaches to treat hypertension are an emerging option that may be suitable for patients whose BP control cannot be achieved with lifestyle and/or... (Review)
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Interventional approaches to treat hypertension are an emerging option that may be suitable for patients whose BP control cannot be achieved with lifestyle and/or pharmacotherapy and possibly for those who do not wish to take drug therapy. Interventional strategies include renal denervation with radiofrequency, ultrasound and alcohol-mediated platforms as well as baroreflex activation therapy and cardiac neuromodulation therapy. Presently renal denervation is the most advanced of the therapeutic options and is currently being commercialised in the EU. It is apparent that RDN is effective in both unmedicated patients and patients with more severe hypertension including those with resistant hypertension. However, at present there is no evidence for the use of RDN in patients with secondary forms of hypertension and thus evaluation to rule these out is necessary before proceeding with a procedure. Furthermore, there are numerous pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of secondary hypertension which need to be taken into consideration. Finally, prior to performing an intervention it is appropriate to document presence/absence of hypertension-mediated organ damage.
Topics: Humans; Patient Selection; Hypertension; Kidney; Baroreflex; Diuretics
PubMed: 37665430
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Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ Jul 2015During the last decade, significant technological progress has taken place in the pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory. Improved noninvasive diagnostic... (Review)
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During the last decade, significant technological progress has taken place in the pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory. Improved noninvasive diagnostic techniques have narrowed down the indications for diagnostic cardiac catheterization, and these techniques are now increasingly being applied to therapeutic procedures. Recently, concern has been raised about the appropriateness of some these applications in pediatric therapeutic cardiac catheterization because of sheer increase in number of techniques being applied, the increase in the number of persons and centers using these techniques, and the increase in the number of lesion types thought to be amenable to catheter therapy. In comparison to diagnostic cardiac catheterization, therapeutic catheterization require more time and resources, involve higher cost and risk, and demand more technical competence and expertise. Higher level of skill and competency is requirement for the operator who performs the various therapeutic catheterization techniques. These procedures should only be performed in institutions equipped with appropriate facilities, personnel, and programs. These considerations, combined with the rapid increase in the number of laboratories and cardiologists performing therapeutic catheterization procedures, raises concern about the safety of patients and human subjects as well as credentials of hospital and level of training and skill of physician involved. Therapeutic catheterization training programs vary in type, extent, and quality. Due to the complexity and potential risks of these procedures, specific skill and competency benchmark should be developed for personnel undergoing training in therapeutic catheterization as well as for those who continue to perform various procedures. Competency in therapeutic catheterization in children requires specific training. Pediatric cardiology fellows should receive therapeutic catheterization training in one or more centers that specializes in angioplasties, valvuloplasties, and/or vascular occlusion procedures. Before performing a therapeutic catheterization as the primary operator, the fellow or practicing pediatric cardiologist should be required to receive procedure-specific training under the supervision of a qualified individual. Credential should be procedure specific. To maintain his or her credentials and skills, the cardiologist should perform or supervise an adequate number of cases annually, and the results must compare favorably with national experience. The cardiologist must keep himself up to date of new trends and progress in the field through scientific reading and attendance of meetings. Interventional pediatric cardiology has grown remarkably over the last two decades. Catheter based interventional procedures have become the treatment of choice for many cardiac lesions, and these procedures serve as alternatives or adjuncts to surgical treatment for many other relevant conditions. Keeping with the pace of development worldwide, catheter based interventional procedures are making good progress in Bangladesh as well.
Topics: Bangladesh; Cardiac Catheterization; Cardiology; Child; Humans; Pediatrics; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Practice Patterns, Physicians'
PubMed: 26329970
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Best Practice & Research. Clinical... Nov 2017Robotic surgery in the treatment of gynecologic diseases continues to evolve and has become accepted over the last decade. The advantages of robotic-assisted... (Review)
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Robotic surgery in the treatment of gynecologic diseases continues to evolve and has become accepted over the last decade. The advantages of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery over conventional laparoscopy are three-dimensional camera vision, superior precision and dexterity with EndoWristed instruments, elimination of operator tremor, and decreased surgeon fatigue. The drawbacks of the technology are bulkiness and lack of tactile feedback. As with other surgical platforms, the limitations of robotic surgery must be understood. Patient selection and the types of surgical procedures that can be performed through the robotic surgical platform are critical to the success of robotic surgery. First, patient selection and the indication for gynecologic disease should be considered. Discussion with the patient regarding the benefits and potential risks of robotic surgery and of complications and alternative treatments is mandatory, followed by patient's signature indicating informed consent. Appropriate preoperative evaluation-including laboratory and imaging tests-and bowel cleansing should be considered depending upon the type of robotic-assisted procedure. Unlike other surgical procedures, robotic surgery is equipment-intensive and requires an appropriate surgical suite to accommodate the patient side cart, the vision system, and the surgeon's console. Surgical personnel must be properly trained with the robotics technology. Several factors must be considered to perform a successful robotic-assisted surgery: the indication and type of surgical procedure, the surgical platform, patient position and the degree of Trendelenburg, proper port placement configuration, and appropriate instrumentation. These factors that must be considered so that patients can be appropriately prepared before and during the operation are described.
Topics: Female; Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; Humans; Intraoperative Care; Patient Selection; Preoperative Care; Robotic Surgical Procedures
PubMed: 28579145
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Journal of Surgical Education 2016The study aim was to determine whether residents' error management strategies changed across 2 simulated laparoscopic ventral hernia (LVH) repair procedures after... (Review)
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OBJECTIVE
The study aim was to determine whether residents' error management strategies changed across 2 simulated laparoscopic ventral hernia (LVH) repair procedures after receiving feedback on their initial performance. We hypothesize that error detection and recovery strategies would improve during the second procedure without hands-on practice.
DESIGN
Retrospective review of participant procedural performances of simulated laparoscopic ventral herniorrhaphy. A total of 3 investigators reviewed procedure videos to identify surgical errors. Errors were deconstructed. Error management events were noted, including error identification and recovery.
SETTING
Residents performed the simulated LVH procedures during a course on advanced laparoscopy. Participants had 30 minutes to complete a LVH procedure. After verbal and simulator feedback, residents returned 24 hours later to perform a different, more difficult simulated LVH repair.
PARTICIPANTS
Senior (N = 7; postgraduate year 4-5) residents in attendance at the course participated in this study.
RESULTS
In the first LVH procedure, residents committed 121 errors (M = 17.14, standard deviation = 4.38). Although the number of errors increased to 146 (M = 20.86, standard deviation = 6.15) during the second procedure, residents progressed further in the second procedure. There was no significant difference in the number of errors committed for both procedures, but errors shifted to the late stage of the second procedure. Residents changed the error types that they attempted to recover (χ=24.96, p<0.001). For the second procedure, recovery attempts increased for action and procedure errors, but decreased for strategy errors. Residents also recovered the most errors in the late stage of the second procedure (p < 0.001).
CONCLUSION
Residents' error management strategies changed between procedures following verbal feedback on their initial performance and feedback from the simulator. Errors and recovery attempts shifted to later steps during the second procedure. This may reflect residents' error management success in the earlier stages, which allowed further progression in the second simulation. Incorporating error recognition and management opportunities into surgical training could help track residents' learning curve and provide detailed, structured feedback on technical and decision-making skills.
Topics: Adult; Clinical Competence; Education, Medical, Graduate; Female; Hernia, Ventral; Herniorrhaphy; Humans; Internship and Residency; Intraoperative Complications; Laparoscopy; Male; Medical Errors; Operative Time; Retrospective Studies; Simulation Training; Videotape Recording
PubMed: 27372272
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.05.016 -
MedEdPORTAL : the Journal of Teaching... 2023Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3 is associated with a high degree of progression to cervical cancer. Its risk is markedly reduced after excisional treatment. Hence,...
INTRODUCTION
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3 is associated with a high degree of progression to cervical cancer. Its risk is markedly reduced after excisional treatment. Hence, it is critical that providers accurately diagnose and treat this condition. We present a simulation-based module focused on resident mastery of performance of colposcopy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
METHODS
Learners were obstetrics and gynecology residents. Guidelines on performance of colposcopy and LEEP were presented prior to module participation. We used pelvic task trainers, kielbasa sausages, and routine equipment for performance of colposcopy and LEEP. Colposcopy and LEEP sessions each lasted 30 minutes. Learners completed questionnaires before and after regarding comfort level on aspects of colposcopy and LEEP performance and level of agreement with statements on performing procedures independently. Comfort levels and degrees of agreement were based on 5-point Likert scales (1 = 3 = 5 = respectively).
RESULTS
Modules were held in November 2021 and May 2022. Thirty-four residents participated. Mean comfort scores significantly increased from 3.1 to 4.3 ( < .001) before and after the module for all steps. There was an increase in level of agreement with statements on being able to independently perform colposcopy (2.2 to 3.5, < .01) and LEEP (2.9 to 3.6, = .06).
DISCUSSION
Simulation-based modules on performance of colposcopy and LEEP significantly increased resident learner comfort in the performance of these procedures. Comfort in performing these procedures is important in providing comprehensive gynecologic care.
Topics: Pregnancy; Female; Humans; Colposcopy; Electrosurgery; Computer Simulation; Obstetrics; Pelvis
PubMed: 37691878
DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11344 -
Journal of Hospital Medicine Apr 2021As general internists practicing in the inpatient setting, hospitalists at many institutions are expected to perform invasive bedside procedures, as defined by... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
As general internists practicing in the inpatient setting, hospitalists at many institutions are expected to perform invasive bedside procedures, as defined by professional standards. In reality, hospitalists are doing fewer procedures and increasingly are referring to specialists, which threatens their ability to maintain procedural skills. The discrepancy between expectations and reality, especially when hospitalists may be fully credentialed to perform procedures, poses significant risks to patients because of morbidity and mortality associated with complications, some of which derive from practitioner inexperience.
METHODS
We performed a structured search of the peer-reviewed literature to identify articles focused on hospitalists performing procedures.
RESULTS
Our synthesis of the literature characterizes contributors to hospitalists' procedural competency and discusses: (1) temporal trends for procedures performed by hospitalists and their associated referral patterns, (2) data comparing use and clinical outcomes of procedures performed by hospitalists compared with specialists, (3) the lack of nationwide standardization of hospitalist procedural training and credentialing, and (4) the role of medical procedure services, although limited in supportive evidence, in concentrating procedural skill and mitigating risk in the hands of a few well-trained hospitalists.
CONCLUSION
We conclude with recommendations for hospital medicine groups to ensure the safety of hospitalized patients undergoing bedside procedures.
Topics: Credentialing; Hospital Medicine; Hospitalists; Hospitalization; Humans; Referral and Consultation
PubMed: 33734979
DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3590 -
Pediatric Surgery International Apr 2023Ladd's Procedure has been the surgical intervention of choice in the management of congenital intestinal malrotation for the past century. Historically, the procedure... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
Ladd's Procedure has been the surgical intervention of choice in the management of congenital intestinal malrotation for the past century. Historically, the procedure included performing an appendectomy to prevent future misdiagnosis of appendicitis, since the location of the appendix will be shifted to the left side of the abdomen. This study consists of two parts. A review of the available literature on appendectomy as part of Ladd's procedure and then a survey sent to pediatric surgeons about their approach (to remove the appendix or not) while performing a Ladd's procedure and the clinical reasoning behind their approach.
METHODS
The study consists of 2 parts: (1) a systematic review was performed to extract articles that fulfill the inclusion criteria; (2) a short online survey was designed and sent by email to 168 pediatric surgeons. The questions in the survey were centered on whether a surgeon performs an appendectomy as part of the Ladd's procedure or not, as well as their reasoning behind either choice.
RESULTS
The literature search yielded five articles, the data from the available literature are inconsistent with performing appendectomy as part of Ladd's procedure. The challenge of leaving the appendix in place has been briefly described with minimal to no focus on the clinical reasoning. The survey demonstrated that 102 responses were received (60% response rate). Ninety pediatric surgeons stated performing an appendectomy as part of the procedure (88%). Only 12% of pediatric surgeons are not performing appendectomy during Ladd's procedure.
CONCLUSION
It is difficult to implement a modification in a successful procedure like Ladd's procedure. The majority of pediatric surgeons perform an appendectomy as part of its original description. This study has identified gaps in the literature pertaining to analyze the outcomes of performing Ladd's procedure without an appendectomy which should be explored in future research.
Topics: Child; Humans; Appendectomy; Laparoscopy; Intestinal Volvulus; Digestive System Surgical Procedures
PubMed: 37010655
DOI: 10.1007/s00383-023-05437-7 -
Minerva Cardiology and Angiology Dec 2021Percutaneous non-valvular structural interventions, encompassing patent foramen ovale, atrial or ventricular septal defect closure and left atrial appendage closure, are... (Review)
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Percutaneous non-valvular structural interventions, encompassing patent foramen ovale, atrial or ventricular septal defect closure and left atrial appendage closure, are usually performed in young and healthy patients and represent a valid alternative to pharmacological or surgical interventions. In order to minimize procedural and device related complications, a careful pre-procedural planning together with an accurate intra-procedural imaging are crucial to improve patient's outcome. In this article, we review currently available evidence on patient selection, procedural planning and interventional guidance helping physician to determine who will derive the most benefit from the procedure.
Topics: Cardiac Catheterization; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Foramen Ovale, Patent; Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular; Humans; Patient Selection
PubMed: 34870383
DOI: 10.23736/S2724-5683.21.05696-9 -
Clinics in Plastic Surgery Apr 2018Gluteal augmentation with autologous fat transfer is an increasingly popular procedure that has the ability to transform a patient's entire body silhouette and gluteal... (Review)
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Gluteal augmentation with autologous fat transfer is an increasingly popular procedure that has the ability to transform a patient's entire body silhouette and gluteal appearance. Proper patient selection, preoperative evaluation, and planning are critical to the success of the procedure. Using the preoperative planning, surgical technique, and postoperative care described, the procedure can be performed safely with powerful and consistent results and avoidance of complications associated with gluteal fat transfer.
Topics: Adipose Tissue; Autografts; Buttocks; Humans; Patient Selection; Plastic Surgery Procedures
PubMed: 29519493
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.12.009 -
Current Urology Reports Jun 2015Robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is a challenging procedure that potentially offers the patient decreased perioperative morbidity. With careful patient... (Review)
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Robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is a challenging procedure that potentially offers the patient decreased perioperative morbidity. With careful patient selection and attention to surgical detail, one can learn to efficiently and safely perform RARC with extracorporeal diversion. As one develops further expertise with RARC, patient selection criteria can be liberalized and intracorporeal diversion can be performed. The accumulated experience of our institution and other high-volume institutions are reviewed with attention to the technical details that yield a safe and efficient robotic cystectomy.
Topics: Cystectomy; Humans; Lymph Node Excision; Lymphatic Metastasis; Patient Selection; Robotic Surgical Procedures; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
PubMed: 25917231
DOI: 10.1007/s11934-015-0514-x