Non-exposed endoscopic wall-inversion surgery (NEWS) is a method of endoscopic full-thickness resection without transluminal access. We report a case of simultaneous NEWS and laparoscopic pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (LPPG) for a gastric leiomyoma in the cardia and early gastric cancer (EGC) in the middle stomach. A 56-year-old woman had a 15 mm intraluminal submucosal tumor (SMT) on the posterior wall of the cardia and a type 0–IIc lesion on the greater curvature of the middle stomach. Biopsy suggested the SMT was a leiomyoma or gastrointestinal stromal tumor, and the type 0–IIc lesion was poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, consistent with EGC. The SMT was located approximately 10 mm distal to the esophagogastric junction, and total gastrectomy was initially considered. However, to avoid extensive gastric resection and preserve gastric function, we performed LPPG for the EGC followed by NEWS for the SMT, achieving minimally invasive, function-preserving surgery. The patient was discharged uneventfully on postoperative day 8.
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Advancements in minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery have considerably improved the precision of anatomical recognition. Nonetheless, variations in anatomical interpretation persist among surgical specialties, particularly in overlapping regions such as the thoracic cavity. This study aimed to elucidate differences in nerve recognition between esophageal and thoracic surgeons in Japan.
Methods
A questionnaire-based survey was conducted as part of the “Anatomy on the Border” initiative by the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery. Responses were obtained from 78 esophageal surgical institutions (57%) and 62 thoracic surgical institutions (49%). The survey included seven items related to nerve identification, challenges in visualization, and techniques for nerve preservation.
Results
Nearly all respondents deemed recurrent laryngeal nerve identification to be important or very important. Esophageal surgeons had higher recognition rates for the esophageal branches and recurrent laryngeal nerve, whereas thoracic surgeons more frequently identified the phrenic nerve, sympathetic trunk, and pulmonary branches of the vagus nerve. Nerve injury prevention strategies also differed: esophageal surgeons commonly performed nerve integrity monitoring and were more selective with energy devices, whereas thoracic surgeons emphasized anatomical knowledge. The rate of nerve integrity monitoring usage was notably higher in esophageal surgery (40%) than in thoracic surgery (11%).
Conclusion
This cross-disciplinary study highlights different approaches and perceptions regarding nerve identification in thoracic surgery. The promotion of dialogue and knowledge sharing between esophageal and thoracic surgeons can potentially improve anatomical understanding and surgical safety.
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Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) often requires nephroureterectomy. The retroperitoneal robotic approach, particularly using the hinotori system, may offer advantages, especially for smaller-framed patients.
Methods
Five UTUC patients (≤ 162 cm) underwent pure retroperitoneal robot-assisted nephroureterectomy (RANU) using the hinotori system (July–December 2024). Standardized trocar placement was used without port relocation. Outcomes included operative time, re-docking, and complications.
Results
Median patient age was 82 years. All surgeries were completed without peritoneum opening, conversion to open surgery, or major complications. Mean operative time was 257 min, with re-docking averaging 18 min. All cases achieved negative margins, and no readmissions occurred within 30 days.
Conclusions
Pure retroperitoneal RANU using the hinotori system is safe and feasible, particularly for smaller patients. This approach minimizes procedural interference and may serve as an alternative to transperitoneal nephroureterectomy. Further studies are needed to evaluate oncological outcomes and refine surgical techniques.
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Cesarean scar disorder (CSDi) is a pathological entity involving a myometrial defect at the site of a previous cesarean section, commonly associated with postmenstrual spotting, dysmenorrhea, and secondary infertility. While laparoscopic repair is an established treatment, intraoperative localization of the niche remains challenging.
Materials and Surgical Technique
We report a novel application of the Pharus method, which utilizes the full-color IR white-light overlay mode of a commercial imaging platform (ELITE III, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) to enable real-time visualization of hysteroscopic transillumination as green lights under bright-field conditions. A 32-year-old woman diagnosed with CSDi underwent combined hysteroscopic and laparoscopic niche repair. The margins of the niche were precisely delineated, sharply excised, and the uterine wall was reconstructed in two layers using barbed sutures.
Discussion
This is the first reported use of the Pharus method in the laparoscopic repair of CSDi. The technique enhances intraoperative anatomical guidance without the need for reduced lighting. This method may offer a valuable advancement in laparoscopic repair of CSDi.
剖宫产疤痕症（CSDi）是一种病理实体，涉及先前剖宫产部位的子宫肌体缺损，通常与经后斑点、痛经和继发性不孕症有关。虽然腹腔镜修复是一种成熟的治疗方法，但术中定位小生境仍然具有挑战性。材料和手术技术：我们报告了Pharus方法的一项新应用，该方法利用商业成像平台（ELITE III, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan）的全彩色红外白光覆盖模式，在明亮场条件下实现宫腔镜透照的绿光实时可视化。诊断为CSDi的32岁女性接受了宫腔镜和腹腔镜联合生态位修复。精确地勾勒出子宫壁龛的边缘，迅速切除，并用倒钩缝合线将子宫壁重建为两层。讨论：这是首次报道使用Pharus方法在腹腔镜下修复CSDi。该技术增强了术中解剖指导，而不需要减少照明。该方法可为腹腔镜下CSDi修复提供有价值的进展。
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Minimally invasive cardiac surgery enhanced by the daVinci robotic system offers benefits such as reduced morbidity and superior visualization. However, complications like unexpected bleeding may require conversion to median sternotomy, necessitating careful intraoperative manipulation. We report a rare case of left atrial roof injury during robotic mitral valvuloplasty in a 61-year-old woman with severe mitral regurgitation. Cardiopulmonary bypass was established via femoral and jugular vein cannulation. Upon initiation, bleeding was identified from a wire perforation at the left atrial roof. Hemostasis was successfully achieved using a 3-0 Prolene mattress suture. Mitral valve repair and patent foramen ovale closure were completed uneventfully, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 8. This case highlights the critical importance of meticulous wire handling and comprehensive imaging guidance in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. While the robotic system's visualization aided in repair, the primary lesson underscores the need for robust preventive strategies to avoid such complications.
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for difficult gallbladders is risky because severe inflammation obscures local anatomy. We investigated the usefulness of “the body-first approach” with laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis at our institution.
Patients and Methods
Two hundred and five patients were diagnosed with acute cholecystitis and underwent cholecystectomy at our hospital between January 2017 and December 2024. Eight cases were excluded due to severe adhesions from previous surgery. From July 2022, we have performed the body-first approach for difficult surgical cases until bailout surgery was required. To evaluate the usefulness of the body-first approach, the period was divided into before and after the start of the body-first approach. The patient characteristics, conversion rate to laparotomy, and total cholecystectomy rates were examined.
Results
There were no significant differences in terms of age, gender, BMI, or the operative difficulty grading between the two periods. The operative time was significantly longer in the later period than in the early period (p = 0.0346). There were no cases requiring blood transfusion. The conversion rate to open surgery was significantly lower in the later period than in the early period (p = 0.000629). The total cholecystectomy rate was significantly higher in the later period than in the early period (p = 0.00012). No cases of vasculobiliary injury were observed in either period.
Conclusion
It was suggested that even in difficult gallbladder cases, the body-first approach may reduce the rate of conversion to laparotomy and increase the rate of total cholecystectomy without vascular-biliary injury.
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In laparoscopic local resection of the stomach for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), wedge resection and laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) are commonly employed. However, wedge resection can result in excessive removal of gastric tissue, leading to postoperative deformity, while LECS carries risks such as surgical site infection, intra-abdominal abscess, and potential tumor cell seeding due to gastric lumen opening. To overcome these limitations, we developed the “lift-and-cut method,” a minimally invasive surgery (MIS) designed to minimize gastric resection without opening the gastric lumen. This study reports the short- and long-term outcomes of patients treated with this approach.
Methods
We retrospectively reviewed consecutive cases of gastric GIST treated with the “lift-and-cut method” between June 2011 and May 2024.
Results
A total of 80 patients underwent the “lift-and-cut method”. The median operative time was 107 min (interquartile range [IQR], 77–141 min), with no intraoperative blood loss (IQR, 0–0 g). The median postoperative hospital stay was 7 days (IQR, 6–8 days). One patient experienced a postoperative urinary tract infection. According to the modified Fletcher classification, tumor risk levels were very low (n = 9), low (n = 49), intermediate (n = 14), and high (n = 8). After a median follow-up of 60.0 months (IQR, 24.0–89.3 months), one patient died of recurrence, and another from an unrelated cause.
Conclusion
The “lift-and-cut method” appears to be a safe and effective minimally invasive option for gastric GIST, offering favorable short- and long-term outcomes while minimizing tissue resection and avoiding gastric lumen entry.
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The Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery organized the Anatomy on the Border Expert Consensus Meeting in 2024 to foster cross-disciplinary discussions. One of the themes, on parenchymal organs, brought together liver, lung, and kidney specialists to jointly discuss the current status and future perspectives of three-dimensional image reconstruction and augmented/virtual/mixed reality technologies in surgery. This report summarizes the results of these discussions in relation to liver surgery.
Methods
A questionnaire was distributed to board-certified expert training facilities of the Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and liver surgeons certified by the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery. A systematic review of English language articles published between 2015 and 2024 was also conducted.
Results
Responses were obtained from 86 institutions. The majority (88%) reported routine use of three-dimensional image reconstruction, mainly for preoperative planning (92%) and anatomical understanding (88%). It was rated as very or moderately useful by 99% of respondents. A literature review confirmed the perioperative benefits of this technique. In contrast, augmented/virtual/mixed reality technologies were used in only 16% of the institutions; the majority of these (79%) acknowledged their usefulness, primarily for anatomical understanding and education. The barriers to implementation included cost and data preparation complexity. The educational benefits were supported by data from randomized controlled trials; however, clinical evidence remains limited and inconsistent.
Conclusion
Three-dimensional image reconstruction has become essential in liver surgery. Augmented/virtual/mixed reality technologies, although in the early stages, show promise for surgical education and may eventually contribute to surgical practice as accessibility improves.
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Hironari Kawai, Shunjin Ryu, Daiki Suzuki, Hyuga Kawakubo, Shunsuke Nakashima, Takehiro Kobayashi, Yuta Imaizumi, Ryusuke Ito
Introduction
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Lap-C) is generally considered an entry-level surgical procedure. However, achieving a properly tensioned and well-exposed surgical field tailored to each specific case is not always straightforward. In this study, we demonstrate our surgical field exposure strategy based on three key concepts in Lap-C: planarization, squarization (“square-shaped exposure”), and verticalization.
Materials and Surgical Technique
To verbalize the surgical technique, we first defined the three key concepts—planarization, squarization, and verticalization—in the context of Lap-C. The operative procedure was then divided into four major steps: serosal incision, creation of the critical view of safety, transection of cystic structures, and dissection of the gallbladder bed. Each step was performed with conscious application of these principles to optimize the surgical field.
Discussion
The use of verbalized surgical techniques may facilitate more optimal surgical field exposure and tissue dissection, ultimately contributing to safer laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Resection of the extrahepatic bile duct including the gallbladder and the dilated segment, is a widely accepted surgical concept in congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) in both adult and pediatric surgeons. However, owing to the existence of various types of CBD and differences in the extent of dilatation, no consensus has been reached regarding the appropriate resection margins.
Methods
Consensus statements regarding the appropriate surgical margins for both the duodenal and hepatic hilum sides were developed as two clinical questions (CQs) during a multidisciplinary consensus meeting. A comprehensive literature review and expert survey were conducted. Consensus was achieved through a Delphi voting process, with statements approved when ≥ 75% agreement was reached.
Results
In a nationwide expert survey, pediatric institutions resected the bile duct closer to the junction of the pancreatic duct on the duodenal side relative to adult institutions. In contrast, adult institutions aggressively transected higher levels of the hepatic duct on the hilum side. Taking literature reviews into account, the following consensus statement was developed: “The narrow segment is a good landmark to remove closely to the pancreatic junction on the duodenal side and the decision on the resection line on the hepatic hilum side should be dependent on the type of Todani's classification.” This statement achieved a unanimous agreement in the Delphi vote.
Conclusion
It should be noted that there are differences in surgical concepts between adult and pediatric institutions. Further research is needed to determine the long-term outcomes related to the resection line.
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