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Nobumi Tagaya1, Keiichi Kubota

  • 1First Department of Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Koshigaya Hospital, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, 343-8555, Japan. tagaya@dokkyomed.ac.jp

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Needlescopic surgery (NS) offers a safe and feasible approach for minimally invasive procedures. This technique minimizes complications and avoids conversion to open surgery, enhancing patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Laparoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is widespread but often requires additional needlescopic instruments.
  • Needlescopic surgery (NS) aims to improve cosmetic results, patient quality of life, and reduce surgeon stress and costs.
  • This study reevaluates the current status of NS based on departmental experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of needlescopic surgery (NS).
  • To evaluate the potential of NS for improving cosmetic outcomes and patient quality of life.
  • To determine the cost-effectiveness and surgeon stress reduction associated with NS.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 202 patients undergoing NS between May 1998 and February 2011.
  • Procedures included various diagnoses such as gallbladder diseases, pneumothorax, and tumors.
  • Standard technique involved one 12-mm port and two or three 2- or 3-mm ports, with specimen retrieval via the 12-mm wound.

Main Results:

  • All operations were completed successfully without conversion to open procedures.
  • A minor change to 5-mm instruments was needed in 5.3% of cholecystectomies.
  • No perioperative complications were reported, with key techniques including minimal organ mobilization and use of gravity.

Conclusions:

  • Needlescopic surgery (NS) is a safe and feasible minimally invasive procedure.
  • Experienced surgeons can achieve low morbidity rates using NS.
  • NS obviates the need for conversion to conventional or open surgery.

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