• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.222-230
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• 2023

Background: Distal biceps tendon repairs are commonly performed using open techniques. A minimally invasive distal biceps tendon repair technique using a speculum and hooded endoscope was developed to improve visualization, reduce soft-tissue dissection, and minimize complications. This paper describes the technique and reports the outcomes of 75 minimally invasive distal biceps tendon repairs. Methods: The operation reports and outcomes of 75 patients who underwent distal biceps tendon repair using this technique between 2011 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Results: Median time to follow-up was 12 months (interquartile range [IQR], 6-56 months). Primary outcomes were function as measured by the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH) questionnaire, and rate of complications. Median DASH score was 1.7 of 100 (IQR, 0-6.8). There were 2 of 75 (2.7%) re-ruptures of the distal tendon. There were no cases of vascular injury, proximal radius fracture, or posterior interosseous nerve, median, or ulnar nerve palsy. Conclusions: In this series, minimally invasive distal biceps repair was safe and effective with a low rate of major complications. Recovery of function, as indicated by low DASH scores, was satisfactory, and inconvenience during recovery was minimized. Level of evidence: IV.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.183-185
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• 2000

With the marked decrease in operative mortality in simple heart diseases there have been several reports on the minimally invasive and cosmetic techniques including submammary incision right parasternal approach right anterolateral thoracotomy partial sternotomy and subxiphoid approach. We report here subxiphoid approach without sternotomy for the repair of atrial septal defect as the procedure that has less invasive technique and more cosmetic effect.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.68-71
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• 2021

A 37-year-old man was transferred to our level I trauma center after a road traffic accident, presenting with right acetabular fracture, multiple rib fractures, epidural hemorrhage, and liver contusion. Severe traumatic tricuspid regurgitation was also discovered during the work-up for surgery. Our initial attempt at acetabular surgery failed when the patient experienced near cardiac arrest during anesthetic induction. It was hence decided that tricuspid valve repair should precede orthopedic surgery. Minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair using the double orifice technique was successfully performed. Subsequently, acetabular surgery was performed and he was discharged 35 days post-trauma without any complications.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.88-91
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• 2016

Various minimally invasive repair techniques have been performed for acute Achilles tendon rupture. Despite this, it is difficult to use these techniques in common practice because of the necessity of special instruments. We propose a novel minimal invasive technique using sponge holding forceps, which are commonly used in the operating room for the acute Achilles tendon rupture.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.77-80
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• 2015

Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a frequent injury during sports and recreational activities. Treatments for Achilles tendon rupture have been controversial in recent decades. Traditionally the surgical treatment had benefit over nonsurgical treatment in terms of low rerupture rate and early functional restoration. Recently, nonsurgical treatment was found to show no statistically significant inferiority in re-rupture rate, functional outcome, and calf strength. Whereas, surgical treatment had some complications including adhesion, nerve injury, and infection. Nonsurgical treatment has been increasing due to functional rehabilitation with early weight bearing and restricted early motion. It focuses more attention on the course of caring for patients with deep discussion. There are open repair and minimally invasive repair in terms of surgical treatment. There are various techniques for minimally invasive repair of Achilles tendon, which has some advantages over the open repair. However, the optimal technique for minimally invasive repair has not been established. The number of suture strands is important regardless of suture technique.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.92-98
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• 2016

Background: We used an Abramson technique for minimally invasive repair of pectus carinatum in patients who preferred surgery to brace therapy, had been unsuccessfully treated via brace therapy, or were unsuitable for brace therapy because of a rigid chest wall. Methods: Between July 2011 and May 2015, 16 patients with pectus carinatum underwent minimally invasive surgery. Results: The mean age of the patients was $24.35{\pm}13.20years$ (range, 14-57 years), and all patients were male. The percentage of excellent aesthetic results, as rated by the patients, was 37.5%, and the percentage of good results was 56.25%. The preoperative and postoperative Haller Index values were $2.01{\pm}0.19$ (range, 1.60-2.31), and $2.22{\pm}0.19$ (range, 1.87-2.50), respectively (p-value=0.01), and the median hospital stay was $7.09{\pm}2.91days$ (range, 5-15 days). Only one patient experienced postoperative complications. Conclusion: Minimally invasive repair is effective for the treatment of pectus carinatum, even in adult patients.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.120-121
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• 2023

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.61-63
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• 2018

We report the case of a patient with mitral regurgitation complicated by type B dissection and Marfan syndrome (MFS) who was managed successfully with minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Without type A aortic dissection or aortic root dilation, MFS patients may develop mitral valve regurgitation, as in this case, and need valve surgery to improve their symptoms and long-term survival. However, it is not clear that a full sternotomy and prophylactic aortic surgery are necessary. Although retrograde perfusion to the dissected aorta is controversial, our approach minimizes the risk of future anticipated aortic surgery in MFS patients.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권12호
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• pp.825-830
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• 2007

배경: 최소 침습적 심장 수술은 전통적인 정중 흉골 절개술에 비해 수술 후 조기 회복 및 우수한 미용적 효과 등의 장점이 있지만 승모판막 성형술과 같이 복잡한 개심술에서의 성적은 아직 국내에 보고된 바 없다. 본 연구에서는 승모판 폐쇄 부전증의 환자군에서 로봇을 이용한 최소 침습적 승모판 성형수술의 유용성에 관해 정중 흉골 절개술과 비교하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1993년 12월부터 2005년 12월까지 승모판막 폐쇄 부전으로 승모판막 성형술을 시행받은 520명의 환자를 연구대상으로 하였다. 이 중 정중 흉골 절개술을 통하여 승모판 성형술을 시행한 군을 S군(n=432), 최소 침습적 우측 개흉술을 이용한 환자군을 M군(n=88)으로 하여 임상 결과를 비교하였다. 우측 개흉술시에는 AESOP (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning) 3000이라는 로봇을 이용하여 5 cm 이하의 절개로 수술을 시행하였다. 결과: 양 군 간의 나이, 성별, 수술 전 좌심실 구출률 등은 양 군 간의 차이는 없었다. S군에서 2예의 조기 사망이 있었으나 M군에서는 수술 사망예가 없었다. M군이 대동맥 차단 시간과 심폐기 가동 시간은 S군에 비해 유의하게 길었지만, 중환자실 재원기간과 수술 후 재원 일수는 S군에 비해 유의하게 짧았다. 제한된 절개에도 M군에서 승모판막 성형술식에 사용된 수술 술기는 제한이 없었으며, 술 후 의미있는 잔존 승모판막 폐쇄부전증의 빈도는 양 군에서 유사하였다 결론: 최소 침습적 우측 개흉술을 통한 승모판막 성형술을 시행하더라도 조기 성적은 차이가 없었다. 향후 최소 침습적 승모판막 성형술의 중-장기 성적의 관찰을 요하며 본 연구를 바탕으로 승모판막 성형술의 일차적인 접근 방법으로 최소 침습적 개흉술이 보다 폭넓게 시행될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.70-72
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• 2016

The single-suture neochorda-folding plasty technique is a modification of existing mitral valve repair techniques. In the authors' experience, its simplicity, reliability, and versatility make it a useful technique for mitral valve repair, especially when a minimally invasive approach is used.