[Impact of robotic assistance on the use and the outcomes of nephron-sparing surgery: A single center experience]. / Impact de l'assistance robotique sur la pratique et les résultats de la chirurgie rénale conservatrice : une expérience monocentrique.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the acquisition of a Da Vinci® robot on the use and outcomes of partial nephrectomy (PN). PATIENTS AND METHODS: It was a single center retrospective study including 280 patients who underwent PN from January 2006 to May 2013. The number of PN, tumors and patients' characteristics and perioperative outcomes have been assessed over 3 periods defined according to the main surgical approach: 2006-2008 (open PN), 2008-2010 (laparoscopic PN) and 2010-2013 (robotic PN). RESULTS: Over the study period, the surgical approach has changed significantly in favor of minimally-invasive surgery and especially robotic approach. The PN/nephrectomy rate has also evolved to a higher proportion of PN over radical nephrectomy (P=0.002). No significant difference was noted between the three periods in terms of tumor size but there was a higher rate of highly complex tumors (RENAL score≥10) during the last period (10.7%; 18.6% and 33.2%; P=0.04). Warm ischemia time increased from 2006-2008 to 2008-2010 (26 vs. 23minutes) but decreased thereafter during the robotic era (14.5minutes; P<0.001). Regarding postoperative outcomes, the only change was a decreased length of stay over time (P=0.003). CONCLUSION: In this single center series, the robotic approach was associated with a spread of PN and with an improvement of nephron-sparing surgery outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4.

[Risk of rectal perforation during intention to treat laser photovaporization of prostate with transrectal ultrasound guidance: a report of 4 cases]. / Risque de perforation rectale liée à l'utilisation de l'échographie endorectale au cours de la photovaporisation prostatique au laser en intention de traiter : à propos de 4 cas.

CONTEXT: Transrectal ultrasound guidance (TUG) during prostate endoscopic surgery can optimize the procedure by reducing the risk of capsular perforation and ascertain the treatment completeness. TUG is proposed during photoselective vaporisation of prostate (PVP). OBJECTIVE: To report four cases of rectal perforations during PVP with TUG and assess their occurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study including prostate endoscopic surgeries with TUG, performed in two centers between November 2011 and May 2013. Rectal perforations were identified. Surgical data, treatment modalities and postoperative outcomes of rectal perforations were analysed. RESULTS: Four rectal perforations were identified among 450 surgical procedures. Median age and prostate volume were 80 years old [62-91] and 40mL [13-150], respectively. Two perforations occurred during PVP with Greenlight(®) XPS 180W. Two perforations occurred during transurethral resection of prostate or cervicoprostatic incision. Patients were treated by systematic urinary drainage associated with colostomy or direct suture. Two patients died from this complication and two patients have satisfying functional outcomes at one year. CONCLUSION: TUG during prostate endoscopic surgery could lead to rectal perforation by protusion of the prostate and therefore should be used cautiously. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.

[Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a single institution experience]. / Néphrectomie partielle robot-assistée versus néphrectomie partielle laparoscopique : expérience d'un centre français.

OBJECTIVE: To compare perioperative outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) in a single French institution. PATIENTS: Between February 2008 and April 2012, 98 patients underwent RAPN (n=54) or NPL (n=44) for a kidney tumor. Demographic data, perioperative and pathological outcomes were compared using Student's test and χ2 for continuous and categorical variables, respectively. RESULTS: Both groups were comparable for age, BMI, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification (ASA) and preoperative renal function (MDRD clearance). Tumor complexity was increased in the RAPN group (55.5 % vs. 29.5 % RENAL score≥2, P=0.05). There was no significant difference in terms of operative time (191 vs. 202 min, P=0.2), tumor size (35 vs. 30mm, P=0.1) or positive margins (2 vs. 5, P=0.14). However, there was a significant decrease in warm ischemia time (18 vs. 25.6 min, P=0.004) and hospital stay (5.1 vs. 6.9 days, P=0.003) for RAPN. Estimated blood loss was greater in the RAPN group (490 vs. 280mL, P=0.003), but the numbers of transfusions were similar (5 vs. 4 patients, P=0.96). Urinary tract was more frequently entered in the RAPN group (28 vs. 12, P=0.009). The complication rate was similar in both groups (28 % vs. 32 %, P=0.66). CONCLUSION: RAPN is feasible and reproducible. As in previous publications, our study confirms a potential benefit of RAPN concerning warm ischemia.

[Fate of artificial lenses: a scanning electron microscopy study]. / Devenir des cristallins artificiels: étude en microscopie électronique à balayage.

Thirty one intraocular lenses removed from human eyes 2 months to 30 years after implantation were examined by scanning electron microscopy. Binkhorst 4 loop lenses (12) and 2 loop lenses (6), and Choyce lenses (6) were the most prevalent styles examined. Most of the lenses produced before 1978 were found to have manufacturing defects (mold disalignment, unfinished gate areas, etc.). More recent lenses showed an improvement in the quality of the surface. The lenticular, nonimpinging portion of the lenses made with polymethylmethacrylate did not demonstrate signs of degradation. However the holes in the edges of the lenses were rough and poorly finished with obvious irregularities. On the other hand, the lens foot of a Choyce lens revealed severe unusual abnormalities: the plastic surface changes may be consistent with degradation. Examination of explanted iris clip lenses showed degradation of the polypropylene loops in two cases: the loops were found to have fractured surfaces.

Predictive factors of hemorrhagic complications after partial nephrectomy.

OBJECTIVES: To identify the predictive factors of hemorrhagic complications (HC) in a contemporary cohort of patients who underwent partial nephrectomy (PN). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Records of 199 consecutive patients who underwent PN between 2008 and 2012 at our institution were retrospectively analyzed. HC was defined as a hematoma requiring transfusion, an arterio-veinous fistula, a false aneurysm or a post-operative decrease of hemoglobin >3 g/dl. Patients with or without HC were compared using Wilcoxon and Fisher exact tests for continuous and categorical variables, respectively. We performed a univariate and multivariate analysis with a logistic regression model using the occurrence of an HC as the dependent variable. RESULTS: 54% of the patients were male with a median age of 61 (22-86) years. Median BMI was 26 (18-47) kg/m(2). Surgery was done open, laparoscopically or with robotic assistance in 106, 54 and 39 cases, respectively. Global complication rate was 40% including 21.6% HC. There were more complex tumors (75.6% vs. 66.5%, p = 0.04) and median length of stay was increased (11 days compared to 7 days, p < 0.0001) in case of a HC. In univariate analysis, imperative indication (p = 0.08), RENAL score (p = 0.07), operating time (p = 0.07) and operative blood loss > 250 ml (p = 0.002) were statistically relevant. In multivariate analysis, only operative blood loss >250 ml was identified as a predictive factor of HC (p = 0.0007). CONCLUSION: Patients who underwent a procedure with estimated blood loss >250 ml should be carefully monitored in the postoperative course.