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Laparoscopic Fundoplication in Patients with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: A Systematic Review and Our Experience

Kato, D; Uchida, H; Tainaka, T; Amano, H; Ono, Y; Yasui, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Yokota, K; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Gohda, Y; Maeda, T; Hinoki, A

JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES Vol. 34 ( 3 ) page： 268 - 273 2024.1

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques

Background: Data on the outcomes of laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) in patients with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are limited. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the demographic characteristics and outcomes of patients who underwent LF at our institutions between 2014 and 2022. Then, we systematically reviewed articles in MEDILINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Results: There was no significant difference in terms of the outcomes between patients with VP shunt (n = 10) and those without (n = 96) at our institutions. None of the patients presented with shunt trouble after LF. The meta-analysis included four retrospective studies and our institutional data. In total, 605 patients (55 with VP shunt) underwent LF. Furthermore, 2 (3.6%) of 55 patients (1 with infection and 1 with occlusion) had shunt troubles. The conversion and complication rates, operative time, and length of hospital stay did not significantly differ between patients with VP shunt and those without. Conclusions: LF can be safely performed on children with VP shunts and is associated with a low risk of shunt troubles. The Clinical Trial Registration number is 2022-387.

DOI： 10.1089/lap.2023.0220

Anastomotic time was associated with postoperative complications: a cumulative sum analysis of thoracoscopic repair of tracheoesophageal fistula in a single surgeon's experience

Guo, YH; Hinoki, A; Deie, K; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Okamoto, M; Takimoto, A; Yasui, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Kato, D; Maeda, T; Amano, H; Kawashima, H; Uchida, H; Shirota, C

SURGERY TODAY Vol. 53 ( 12 ) page： 1363 - 1371 2023.12

Language：English Publisher：Surgery Today

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the learning curve of thoracoscopic repair of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) by a single surgeon using a cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis. Methods: Prospective clinical data of consecutive Gross type-C TEF repairs performed by a pediatric surgeon from 2010 to 2020 were recorded. CUSUM charts for anastomosis and operating times were generated. The learning curves were compared with the effect of accumulation based on case experience. Results: For 33 consecutive cases, the mean operative and anastomosis times were 139 ± 39 min and 3137 ± 1110 s, respectively. Significant transitions beyond the learning phase for total operating and anastomosis times were observed at cases 13 and 17. Both the total operating time and anastomosis time were significantly faster in the proficiency improvement phase than in the initial learning phase. Postoperative complications significantly decreased after the initial anastomosis learning phase but not after the initial total operating learning phase. Conclusions: Thoracoscopic repair of TEF is considered safe and feasible after 13 cases, where the surgeon can improve their proficiency with the total operation procedure, and 17 cases, which will enable the surgeon to achieve proficiency in anastomosis. Postoperative complications significantly decreased after gaining familiarity with the anastomosis procedure through the learning phase.

DOI： 10.1007/s00595-023-02687-9

Preoperative management comprising tube irrigation using a trans-anal indwelling tube for infants with hirschsprung disease can allow single-stage radical surgery

Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Tainaka, T; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Yokota, K; Amano, H; Yasui, A; Maeda, T; Kato, D; Gohda, Y

BMC SURGERY Vol. 23 ( 1 ) page： 333 2023.11

Language：English Publisher：BMC Surgery

Background: Preoperative management of Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is currently being conducted with the goal of performing single-stage radical surgery without ileostomy. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed HD cases between 2013 and 2022, as well as their outcomes related to preoperative management. Results: Thirty-nine patients with HD were included in this study, including short-segment HD (30 cases), long-segment HD (4 cases), and total colonic aganglionosis (5 cases). Among these 39 patients, 95% (37 of 39 patients) underwent single-stage radical surgery after management with glycerin enema use (n = 13), irrigation with tube insertion each time irrigation was performed (n = 13), and irrigation using a tube placed in the bowel (n = 11). Conclusions: Preoperative management of patients with HD allowed for single-stage surgery of long-segment HD and total colonic aganglionosis. Cases that could be managed without performing an emergency enterostomy during the neonatal period were managed with irrigation until radical surgery was performed.

DOI： 10.1186/s12893-023-02232-y

Variations of the hepatic artery and bile duct in patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction: Impact on postoperative outcomes

Takada, S; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Tainaka, T; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T

JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES Vol. 30 ( 11 ) page： 1241 - 1248 2023.11

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences

Purpose: Preoperative comprehension of the anatomical variations of the hepatic artery and bile duct is essential for safe laparoscopic surgery for pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM). This study aimed to investigate the impact of anatomical variations of the hepatic artery and bile duct on surgical technique and postoperative complications. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of patients with PBM who underwent laparoscopic surgery at our institution between January 2014 and December 2022 to investigate anatomical variations in the hepatic artery and bile duct, surgical technique, and postoperative complications. Results: We included 112 patients with PBM, with a median age of 4 years (interquartile range, 0–55). Overall, 29 of 112 patients had an aberrant right hepatic artery (ARHA) running ventral to the common hepatic duct (CHD), and they underwent hepaticojejunostomy on the ventral side of the ARHA. Additionally, eight of 112 patients had an aberrant posterior hepatic duct (APHD), which was joined to the CHD in all but one case. The presence of APHD was associated with postoperative bile leak occurrence. Conclusion: Performing hepaticojejunostomy ventral to the ARHA is important to prevent complications. Furthermore, APHD may be a risk factor for postoperative bile leak and requires careful bile duct plasty.

DOI： 10.1002/jhbp.1381

A new criterion including the aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index and liver and spleen stiffness to rule out varices needing treatment in children with biliary atresia: Modification of the Baveno VII criteria

Yokoyama, S; Ishizu, Y; Honda, T; Imai, N; Ito, T; Yamamoto, K; Muto, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T; Nakamura, M; Ishigami, M; Uchida, H; Kawashima, H

HEPATOLOGY RESEARCH 2023.10

Language：English Publisher：Hepatology Research

Aims: Biliary atresia (BA) is a congestive biliary disease that develops in the neonatal period or early infancy. It may present with portal hypertension and varices needing treatment (VNT) even after successful Kasai portoenterostomy. This study aimed to stratify the risk of VNT in children and adolescents with BA. Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, we measured liver stiffness (LS) and spleen stiffness (SS) by two-dimensional shear wave elastography and checked for VNT endoscopically in 53 patients with BA who attended for follow-up between July 2018 and September 2022. Varices needing treatment were defined as large esophageal varices, esophageal varices of any size with red color signs, and/or gastric varices along the cardia. Results: Twenty-five patients (aged 0–18 years) had VNT. Eighteen patients met the Baveno VI criteria (LS <20 kPa; platelet count >150 000/L) and were deemed to be at low risk of VNT (spared endoscopies) while three had missed VNT (16.7%). Applying the Baveno VII criteria, which combines the SS cut-off value of 40 kPa with the Baveno VI criteria, resulted in five missed VNTs among 22 spared endoscopies (22.7%). A modification of the Baveno VII criteria using the aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) instead of the platelet count with cut-off values of 25 kPa, 30 kPa, and 1.04 for LS, SS, and APRI, respectively, missed only one VNT (5.0%) among 20 spared endoscopies. Conclusions: A novel diagnostic criterion that combines LS, SS, and APRI reduced the risk of missing VNT to 5% in children and adolescents with BA.

DOI： 10.1111/hepr.13976

Safe thoracoscopic repair of recurrent congenital diaphragmatic hernia after initial open abdominal repair

Gohda, Y; Yokota, K; Uchida, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A

SURGERY TODAY 2023.10

Language：English Publisher：Surgery Today

Purpose: The optimal surgical approach for recurrent congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains controversial. We compared the surgical outcomes of a thoracoscopic approach versus an open abdominal approach for recurrent CDH after initial abdominal open repair. Method: The subjects of this comparative study were patients who underwent open abdominal or thoracoscopic surgery for recurrent CDH following an initial open abdominal repair. Results: Among 166 patients with Bochdalek-type CDH, 15 underwent reoperation for recurrent CDH following an open abdominal repair. Seven patients underwent open abdominal surgery (group O) and eight underwent thoracoscopic surgery (group T). The operative duration was similar for the two groups, with less blood loss (17.2 ml/kg vs. 1 ml/kg, P = 0.001) and fewer intraoperative complications in the T group (n = 6 vs. n = 0 cases, P = 0.001). There was no significant difference in the number of postoperative complications (n = 1 vs. n = 1, P = 1.0) or in the number of patients with a second CDH recurrence (n = 2 vs. n = 1, P = 0.569) between the two groups. Conclusion: Thoracoscopic surgery is preferable to the open surgical approach for recurrent CDH following an initial abdominal open repair.

DOI： 10.1007/s00595-023-02757-y

Refractory esophageal anastomotic stricture after esophageal atresia surgery improved with retrograde balloon dilatation through gastrostomy followed by laparoscopic fundoplication: a case report

Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Yokota, K; Amano, H; Yasui, A; Kato, D; Gohda, Y; Maeda, T

SURGICAL CASE REPORTS Vol. 9 ( 1 ) page： 169 2023.9

Robotic versus laparoscopic radical surgery for pediatric congenital biliary dilatation: a comparison of surgical outcomes of a single surgeon's initial experience

Maeda, T; Liu, JH; Uchida, H; Amano, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Gouda, A; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A

PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL Vol. 39 ( 1 ) page： 261 2023.9

Language：English Publisher：Pediatric Surgery International

Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the validity of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) for pediatric patients with congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). Methods: We retrospectively compared RAS and laparoscopic surgery (LS) for pediatric CBD performed by the same certified surgeon between 2016 and 2022. Results: We included 6 RAS and 12 LS cases in this study. One case of RAS with laparotomy was excluded from the analysis. The patients in the two groups had comparable ages and body weights. The median surgery duration, the suture time per stitch, and the time to drain removal were 385 min, 145 s, and 5 days in the RAS group and 370 min (p = 0.28), 177 s (p = 0.03), and 6 days (p = 0.03) in the LS group, respectively. The time to create the Roux-en-Y limb was significantly longer in the RAS group. Postoperative complications occurred in one RAS case and in four LS cases. Conclusions: Less anastomotic time per stitch and less time to drain removal suggest that RAS may contribute to accurate suturing and fine intra-pancreatic bile duct dissection. In addition, RAS requiring large movements of forceps in a large surgical field, such as Roux-en-Y creation, is inferior to LS.

DOI： 10.1007/s00383-023-05548-1

Management of Congenital and Postoperative Chylothorax: Use of Thoracoscopic Lymphatic Leak Ligations with Intraoperative ICG Lymphangiography

Takada, S; Shirota, C; Uchida, H; Amano, H; Hinoki, A; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Okamoto, M; Takimoto, A; Yasui, A; Nakagawa, Y; Kato, D; Guo, YH; Tainaka, T

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY Vol. 58 ( 9 ) page： 1754 - 1761 2023.9

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Background: Congenital chylothorax (CCT) and postoperative chylothorax (POCT) are rare and difficult to treat. We report our treatment strategy and outcomes for chylothorax, including thoracoscopic surgery with indocyanine-green (ICG) near-infrared fluorescence lymphangiography. Methods: A retrospective review of patients with CCT and POCT from 2014 to 2021 was performed. After definitive diagnosis, conservative treatments with octreotide, followed by intravenous steroids as needed, were performed. Patients who were refractory to conservative treatment were transferred to surgical treatment, consisting of thoracoscopic lymphatic leak ligations using ICG intraoperative lymphangiography. The effectiveness of conservative and surgical treatment was then examined. Results: We included 19 cases of CCT and 31 cases of POCT. The 31 POCT patients included 23 of 84 postoperative patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), 7 of 54 postoperative patients with esophageal atresia (EA), and 1 of 3 postoperative patients with lymphatic malformation. The efficacy of conservative treatment was 12/19 for CCT, 22/23 for CDH, and 4/7 for EA. Surgical intervention was performed in 10 patients, and the rate of resolution of chylothorax within 3 weeks after surgery was 90%. Conclusion: Thoracoscopic lymphatic leak ligations with intraoperative ICG lymphangiography are feasible and useful in patients with chylothorax refractory to conservative treatment. Level of evidence: Level IV

DOI： 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.11.018

特集急性虫垂炎:診断,治療,研究複雑性虫垂炎の緊急手術

田井中貴久, 城田千代栄, 住田亙, 横田一樹, 牧田智, 岡本眞宗, 小梛地洋, 長島俊介, 檜顕成, 内田広夫

小児外科 Vol. 55 ( 7 ) page： 751 - 754 2023.7

IgG4-related disease of duodenal obstruction due to multiple ulcers in a 12-year-old girl

Kato, D; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Sumida, W; Shirota, C; Makita, S; Okamoto, M; Takimoto, A; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y

BMC PEDIATRICS Vol. 23 ( 1 ) page： 376 2023.7

Language：English Publisher：BMC Pediatrics

Background: Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic inflammatory disease and affected individuals typically present with an increased infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells in the pancreas, hepatobiliary tract, and liver but rarely in the gastrointestinal tract. Case presentation: A 12-year-old girl presented with vomiting and poor weight gain. Gastroscopy revealed duodenal stenosis and ulceration. Computed tomography revealed edematous duodenal wall thickening and air-fluid levels on the right side of the duodenum, which suggested duodenal perforation or penetration. She underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, and IgG4-RD was diagnosed via histopathology. Conclusions: This is the first pediatric case of isolated duodenal IgG4-RD resulting in duodenal obstruction after multiple ulcers. Gastrointestinal IgG4-RD should be among the differential diagnoses of unexplained gastrointestinal obstruction or ulceration even in children.

DOI： 10.1186/s12887-023-04190-z

Case report: Laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy for duodenal atresia with situs inversus and preduodenal portal vein: a report of two cases

Nakagawa, Y; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Yokota, K; Amano, H; Yasui, A; Takimoto, A; Kato, D; Maeda, T; Gohda, Y

FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS Vol. 11 page： 1220393 2023.6

Language：English Publisher：Frontiers in Pediatrics

Congenital duodenal atresia with situs inversus is occasionally accompanied by a preduodenal portal vein (PDPV), which is incidentally diagnosed during surgery. Duodenoduodenostomy is the most common and effective treatment. However, some patients require other anastomoses. Here, we present two cases of laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy for congenital duodenal atresia with situs inversus and PDPV and describe the reason for selecting gastrojejunostomy. The optimal surgical strategy is patient specific and should be determined based on the patient's general and physical condition.

DOI： 10.3389/fped.2023.1220393

Case Report: Retropancreatic fascia hernia protruding into the thoracic cavity through a Bochdalek hernia

Nakagawa, Y; Maeda, T; Uchida, H; Takada, S; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Amano, H; Takimoto, A; Gohda, Y

FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS Vol. 11 page： 1149515 2023.6

Language：English Publisher：Frontiers in Pediatrics

Retropancreatic fascia hernia is a novel internal hernia originating from the retropancreatic fascial defect, which subsequently expands toward the dorsal aspect of the pancreatic body and migrates into the retroperitoneal space. We encountered a rare case of concomitant retropancreatic fascia and Bochdalek hernias. Here, we describe the imaging characteristics of this hernia type and its surgical strategies.

DOI： 10.3389/fped.2023.1149515

Preoperative Contrast Examinations Help Determine the Appropriate Cervical Approach for Congenital Gross Type C Esophageal Atresia: A Report of Two Cases

Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Amano, H; Takimoto, A; Ogata, S; Takada, S; Maeda, T; Gohda, Y; Guo, YH; Hinoki, A

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS Vol. 24 page： e938723 2023.6

Language：English Publisher：American Journal of Case Reports

Objective: Congenital defects/diseases Background: Kluth demonstrated that esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) has several anatomical variations and thus requires a preoperative imaging study to determine the surgical strategy. We routinely perform a contrast examination with iodixanol to assess the location of the TEF and the upper end of the esophageal pouch to determine the most appropriate approach. We herein present two cases of type C EA/TEF who successfully underwent radical surgery by a cervical approach based on the information from the contrast examination. Case Reports: Case 1 was a Japanese boy suspected of type C EA/TEF after birth. A contrast examination with iodixanol showed that a TEF was at the second thoracic vertebra (Th2), as was the upper end of the esophageal pouch. Thus, the patient underwent esophago-esophageal anastomosis and TEF ligation using a cervical approach; the postoperative course was uneventful. Case 2 was also a Japanese boy suspected of type C EA/TEF. A contrast examination showed that the TEF was at Th1-2, as was the upper end of the esophageal pouch. Thus, the patient underwent esophago-esophageal anastomosis and TEF ligation using a cervical approach. The patient suffered from congenital tracheal stenosis and required tracheoplasty. However, there were no apparent complications after the surgery. Conclusions: Here, we used the imaging information to adopt the cervical approach in type C EA/TEF cases and concluded that routine preoperative contrast examinations helped assess the TEF location and upper end of the esophageal pouch without significant complications.

DOI： 10.12659/AJCR.938723

CLINICAL VALIDATION OF NOVEL URINARY MARKERS FOR NEUROBLASTOMA DIAGNOSIS

Amano, H; Uchida, H; Harada, K; Narita, A; Kumano, S; Abe, M; Sakairi, M; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Yokota, K; Makita, S; Osawa, T; Taguri, M; Takahashi, Y; Hinoki, A

PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER Vol. 70 page： S95 - S95 2023.6

特集ロボット支援手術ロボット支援下胆管切除術

牧田智, 内田広夫, 住田亙, 檜顕成, 城田千代栄, 田井中貴久, 天野日出, 滝本愛太朗, 高田瞬也, 中川洋一, 合田陽祐, 前田拓也, 郭垚輝, 劉佳慧

小児外科 Vol. 55 ( 5 ) page： 544 - 551 2023.5

Hemi-circumferential mucosal resection and anastomosis procedure for rectal prolapse following anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations

Takimoto, A; Amano, H; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Okamoto, M; Ogata, S; Takada, S; Nakagawa, Y; Kato, D; Gohda, Y; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H

SURGERY TODAY Vol. 53 ( 5 ) page： 628 - 632 2023.5

Language：English Publisher：Surgery Today

Purpose: Rectal prolapse after radical surgery for anorectal malformations (ARMs) is a common postoperative complication that causes bleeding and stenosis, and sometimes requires surgical treatment. Different surgical techniques have been reported, but most are associated with high recurrence rates and a long postoperative stay. We performed the hemi-circumferential mucosal resection and anastomosis procedure (HCMR) to preserve anal muscle and anal function. Here, we report the success of our minimally invasive surgical approach to correct rectal prolapse in patients with ARMs. Methods: The subjects of this retrospective review were patients who underwent HCMR for rectal prolapse after radical surgery for ARMs between January, 2014 and August, 2021. HCMR involves rectal mucosal resection without muscle plication. Results: A collective 15 HCMR procedures were performed in 10 patients. The median age at repair was 1.8 years (range, 10 months–18 years). The median operation time and postoperative length of stay were 46 min (range, 17–85 min) and 3 days (range, 1–7 days), respectively. The median postoperative observation period was 3 years 4 months (range, 8 months–7 years 10 months) and no complications or recurrences were observed. Conclusions: HCMR is a safe and effective surgical treatment for rectal prolapse after radical operation for ARMs, which is minimally invasive and preserves rectal muscle and function.

DOI： 10.1007/s00595-022-02611-7

Single-cell RNA sequencing of intestinal immune cells in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Oshima, K; Hinoki, A; Uchida, H; Tanaka, Y; Okuno, Y; Go, Y; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Yokota, K; Makita, S; Takimoto, A; Kano, Y; Sawa, S

PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL Vol. 39 ( 1 ) page： 179 2023.4

Language：English Publisher：Pediatric Surgery International

Purpose: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) causes fatal intestinal necrosis in neonates, but its etiology is unknown. We analyzed the intestinal immune response to NEC. Methods: Using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), we analyzed the gene expression profiles of intestinal immune cells from four neonates with intestinal perforation (two with NEC and two without NEC). Target mononuclear cells were extracted from the lamina propria of the resected intestines. Results: In all four cases, major immune cells, such as T cells (15.1–47.7%), B cells (3.1–19.0%), monocytes (16.5–31.2%), macrophages (1.6–17.4%), dendritic cells (2.4–12.2%), and natural killer cells (7.5–12.8%), were present in similar proportions to those in the neonatal cord blood. Gene set enrichment analysis showed that the MTOR, TNF-α, and MYC signaling pathways were enriched in T cells of the NEC patients, suggesting upregulated immune responses related to inflammation and cell proliferation. In addition, all four cases exhibited a bias toward cell-mediated inflammation, based on the predominance of T helper 1 cells. Conclusion: Intestinal immunity in NEC subjects exhibited stronger inflammatory responses compared to non-NEC subjects. Further scRNA-seq and cellular analysis may improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of NEC.

DOI： 10.1007/s00383-023-05461-7

Rare case of a right Bochdalek hernia with retroperitoneal prolapse of organs into the thoracic cavity in infancy: A case report

Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Amano, H; Masamune, O; Takimoto, A; Ogata, S; Takada, S; Kato, D; Gohda, Y; Guo, YH

ASIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY Vol. 16 ( 2 ) page： 284 - 288 2023.4

Language：English Publisher：Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery

We report an extremely rare case of a right Bochdalek hernia with a sac, in which the retroperitoneal and intra-abdominal organs prolapsed into the thoracic cavity at the same time. The patient was a 7-month-old female with no comorbidities. She presented with cough and fever, and chest radiography revealed a right diaphragmatic hernia. Computed tomography showed that the right kidney, intestine, colon, and liver had prolapsed into the thoracic cavity. The patient underwent thoracoscopic surgery, which showed that the abdominal and retroperitoneal organs prolapsed into the thoracic cavity through the Bochdalek hernia. The herniated organs were spontaneously reduced using thoracoscopic insufflation. The defect hole was closed with artificial mesh. We adopted a thoracoscopic approach, in terms of easy reduction of herniated organs and accurate evaluation of the hernia orifice, which was useful.

DOI： 10.1111/ases.13139

Laparoscopic bile duct plasty for hilar bile duct stenosis (HBDS) in patients with congenital biliary dilatation: Diagnosis of HBDS by preoperative MRCP and laparoscopic strategy to relieve HBDS

Nakagawa, Y; Uchida, H; Hinoki, A; Shirota, C; Tainaka, T; Sumida, W; Makita, S; Yasui, A; Takimoto, A; Guo, YH

JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES Vol. 30 ( 4 ) page： 473 - 481 2023.4

Language：English Publisher：Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences

Background/Purpose: Congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) is a disease associated with pancreaticobiliary maljunction. The most frequent postoperative complication is intrahepatic stones, which are caused by hilar bile duct stenosis (HBDS). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent primary surgery for CBD between 2013 and 2021. We evaluated images and videos of HBDS, the laparoscopic technique of releasing the stenosis, and its occurrence rate and compared intraoperative bile duct findings with those of preoperative magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). Results: There were 87 CBD cases in this study. HBDS occurred in 52% and preoperative MRCP for HBDS showed a 96% sensitivity and 74% specificity in this study. Bile duct plasty was performed in 45% of the cases and videos demonstrated typical methods of laparoscopic bile duct plasty. The mid- to long-term complications were hepatolithiasis in three patients, anastomotic site stricture in three, and postoperative obstruction in two. Conclusions: Our study revealed that preoperative imaging studies are useful for the prediction of HBDS. Our laparoscopic meticulous probing method for finding BDS reveals more intrahepatic BDS through magnification. Therefore, this may reduce the incidence of intrahepatic stones. Preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings can be complemented to plan management that reduces long-term complications.

DOI： 10.1002/jhbp.1235

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