Journal of Surgical Innovation and Education

Techniques in Jejunojejunostomy, Gastrojejunostomy, and Esophagojejunostomy in Reduced-Port Gastrectomy: Sa-Hong Min; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):3-5. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00031

52 View
21 Download

Abstract: Minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery aims to reduce morbidity and mortality while maintaining satisfactory oncological outcomes. Laparoscopic gastrectomy is a standard treatment, offering reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. Reduced-port gastrectomy has gained popularity due to its requirement for limited assistants; however, it poses unique challenges. This paper shares the techniques used in three cases of jejunojejunostomy, gastrojejunostomy, and esophagojejunostomy during reduced-port gastrectomy. Reduced-port techniques were successfully implemented in all three cases. Key steps included proper port placement, the use of tagging sutures, and strategic stapler insertion and adjustment. The reduced-port approach demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness despite its inherent challenges. Reduced-port gastrectomy can be effectively performed with a careful technique and meticulous planning, despite the challenges of transitioning from conventional five-port techniques. Using fewer ports results in less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays without compromising oncologic outcomes. These techniques can be helpful for trainees and novice surgeons, though careful candidate selection is paramount.

Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy with an Inferior Approach: How I Do It: Young Il Kim, Hayoung Lee, Min Hyun Kim; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):6-9. Published online June 28, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00038

30 View
19 Download

Abstract: Since its introduction in the early 1990s, laparoscopic colorectal surgery has been extensively validated through randomized controlled trials, establishing its safety and efficacy from oncological and technical standpoints. Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRHC) procedures exhibit variability in dissection extent and initiation sites. Complete mesocolic excision is essential in LRHC, involving precise dissection along embryologic planes and varying in lymph node dissection extent (D2 or D3). Other variations in LRHC include the use of the medial approach (or superior mesenteric vein [SMV]-first approach), where dissection starts along the SMV, the lateral approach (or inferior approach), starting with meso-ileal and retroperitoneal dissection, and the superior approach, initiated by separation of the omentum and transverse colon. This paper presents a case of LRHC for ascending colon cancer using an inferior approach. The procedure included trocar placement, followed by inferior, superior, and medial dissection phases, concluding with specimen extraction and extracorporeal anastomosis. With a standardized procedure, mastery of diverse approaches (inferior, medial, and superior) remains crucial, as the most appropriate method varies among cases.

How I Do It: The Very First Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy as a First-Year Resident, with a Step-by-Step Tutorial: Sujin Park, Hochang Chae, Hyeong Seok Kim, Hongbeom Kim, Sang Hyun Shin, In Woong Han, Jin Seok Heo, So Jeong Yoon; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):10-13. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00024

46 View
8 Download

Abstract: Since its introduction in 1987, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has been widely performed by surgeons as a standard procedure for benign gallbladder diseases. Education and training by hepatobiliary experts are important in order to safely perform LC without critical complications. The present report discusses the first LC performed by a beginner surgeon who was trained with our institutional step-by-step tutorial. The step-by-step mentor-mentee tutorial had a total of four phases: video training, observation in the operating room, participation as an assistant, and finally performing LC independently. At every step, the mentor’s approval was required to move on to the next phase. After completing visual training and observation, the mentee participated in 10 consecutive LCs as an assistant or operator. Finally, LC for a 54-year-old female patient with gallbladder stones was independently performed by the mentee under the mentor’s supervision. The patient was discharged on the first postoperative day without complications. We report a case of LC successfully performed by a beginner surgeon with the aid of a newly established step-by-step tutorial. The tutorial is expected to be applied to numerous surgical trainees after further refinement regarding its safety and feasibility.

Optimized Surgical Techniques in Laparoscopic Living-Donor Right Hemihepatectomy Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Images: YoungRok Choi, Suk Kyun Hong, Nam-Joon Yi, Kwang-Woong Lee, Kyung-Suk Suh; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):14-17. Published online June 26, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00066

85 View
9 Download

Abstract Supplementary Material: This paper outlines the surgical technique for laparoscopic living-donor right hemihepatectomy (LLDRH), a minimally invasive procedure that increases graft safety and reduces donor morbidity. The technique includes careful patient selection, precise port placement, meticulous liver mobilization, and careful parenchymal dissection, followed by secure graft extraction and effective hemostasis. LLDRH offers several advantages over open living-donor surgery, including lower costs, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and better cosmetic results. The use of advanced three-dimensional laparoscopic systems and indocyanine green fluorescence imaging has further increased the safety and effectiveness of this procedure. As laparoscopic technology continues to evolve, LLDRH is likely to become more widely adopted, offering a valuable option for liver transplantation programs. A video clip shows a 32-year-old woman with a body mass index of 25.7 kg/m2 who donated her right liver. Her remnant liver volume was 34%, and the estimated graft-to-recipient weight ratio was 1.2. The operation time was 240 minutes, with an estimated blood loss of 150 mL. She was discharged on the fifth postoperative day without any complications.

Single-Port Robotic Areolar Thyroidectomy: How I Do It: Myeong Ho Shin, Sun Min Lee, Hilal Ozer Hwang, Jin Wook Yi; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):18-21. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00052

141 View
16 Download

Abstract Supplementary Material: With the recent development of the da Vinci Single Port (SP) robotic surgical system, new surgical methods applying the da Vinci SP in thyroid surgery are being reported. We first reported a method known as single-port robotic areolar (SPRA) thyroidectomy in 2023, and we performed more than 100 SPRA thyroidectomies in a year. SPRA is a more minimally invasive method than the existing bilateral axillary breast approach method, as the subcutaneous flap area is reduced by more than 50%. Herein, we present a step-by-step description of the method of SPRA thyroidectomy.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Ensuring Safety and Achieving an Aesthetic Gastric Tube Shape: Ba Ool Seong, Chang Seok Ko, Seul-Gi Oh, Seong-A Jeong, Jeoung Hwan Yook, Moon-Won Yoo, Beom Su Kim, In-Seob Lee, Chung Sik Gong, Sa-Hong Min; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):22-25. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00017

53 View
12 Download

Abstract: Sleeve gastrectomy was first performed in Korea in the 2000s, and its frequency has gradually increased thereafter. It is now the most commonly performed procedure for bariatric surgery today. However, there are few detailed reports on this surgical method, and, in particular, no papers that include accompanying videos. Herein, we present the case of a 29-year-old male with a preoperative body mass index of 44 kg/m2, who also had hypertension and hyperlipidemia. A conventional laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was performed using a 5-port technique. The surgeon employed two methods to ensure a consistent and aesthetic gastric tube, as well as patient safety: the non-tension method and a Lembert suture on the staple line at the neo–greater curvature. By utilizing the aforementioned two tips effectively, even inexperienced surgeons can perform laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy relatively safely and effectively.

Laparoscopic Conversion Surgery After Three Years of Palliative Chemotherapy for Unresectable Advanced Gastric Cancer: Ma. Jeanesse C. Bernardo, Mohd Firdaus Che Ani, Zhuang Chun, Abdullah Almayouf, Jee-sun Kim, Tae-Yong Kim, Seong-Ho Kong, Do-Joong Park, Han-Kwang Yang, Hyuk-Joon Lee; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):26-27. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00073

78 View
15 Download

Abstract: Unresectable advanced gastric cancer remains a challenge in treatment, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Numerous studies have emphasized the role of palliative chemotherapy as the mainstay treatment for unresectable advanced gastric cancers. Some patients may still require conversion surgery to achieve survival gain and palliation. Several recent papers have shown the safety of laparoscopic gastrectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer. However, there is a difference between neoadjuvant chemotherapy and palliative chemotherapy in terms of the duration of chemotherapy (about 3 months vs. more than 6 months) and the initial state of advanced gastric cancer (resectable vs. unresectable and/or metastatic). To date, the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic gastrectomy after long-term palliative chemotherapy has been rarely reported. This video aims to share our experience in performing laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection after 3 years of palliative chemotherapy for an unresectable advanced gastric cancer.

Laparoscopic Pylorus Preserving Gastrectomy with Intra-Corporeal Gastro-Gastrostomy Guided by Intra-Operative Gastroscopy: Mohd Firdaus Che Ani, Zhuang Chun, Abdullah Almayouf, Jee-sun Kim, Seong-Ho Kong, Do-Joong Park, Han-Kwang Yang, Hyuk-Joon Lee; J Surg Innov Educ. 2024;1(1):28-29. Published online June 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00059

167 View
6 Download

Abstract: Gastric cancer detection is advancing to a point where screening programs can detect gastric cancer at early stages. This allows surgical procedures to be less radical than before. Studies have proven that pylorus preserving gastrectomy is a safe procedure in early T1a and T1b gastric cancers where the tumour location is in the middle third of the stomach. However, due to the small tumour size, determining an appropriate resection margin can be challenging. A few techniques have been developed to overcome this difficulty, and at our centre, we perform intra-operative gastroscopy to synchronize with the laparoscopic view and precisely determine the tumour location for optimal gastric resections. This allows the gastrectomy to be performed safely and prevents inadequate resection leaving tumour cells behind. This video is aimed at sharing our experience in performing pylorus-preserving gastrectomy.

Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using the Double-Clips Traction Method: Dae Kyung Sohn; Received August 20, 2024 Accepted October 8, 2024 Published online October 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.69474/jsie.2024.00080

0 View
0 Download

Abstract: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an advanced endoscopic technique used to remove large adenomas or early colorectal cancers. This paper presents a step-by-step introduction of the methodology for performing colorectal ESD using the double-clips traction method. The technique is designed to enhance visualization, shorten the procedure time, and improve the safety and efficacy of colorectal ESD, especially in challenging cases involving large or fibrotic lesions. By providing reliable traction, this method helps to maintain a stable and clear field of view throughout the procedure, which is critical for the success of the dissection.

Video clip