[Usefulness of cytokines as surgical aggression markers in the ischemia-reperfusion syndrome and post transplant renal function in an experimental model of laparoscopic vs. open renal autotransplantation].

Objectives: To analyze the modifications induced by laparoscopic and open nephrectomies in living donor transplantation on cytokines, to evaluate operative trauma of different surgical techniques and the influence on ischemia/reperfusion syndrome and renal function.

Methods: Thirty pigs underwent left nephrectomy, 15 by laparoscopy and 15 by open approach in an experimental autotransplantation model.

Results: Serum level of IL-2, IL-6, IL-10 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) were lower during laparoscopic than open nephrectomy: 6.

[Outpatient female stress urinary incontinence surgery: budget impact study].

Objectives: The surgical procedures for the insertion of tension free vaginal tapes in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are simple and can be done as outpatient operations. The aim of this study was to perform a budget study comparing TVT in an outpatient basis with transobturator tape (TOT) with hospital admission.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of the medical records of 23 patients undergoing surgery for SUI between October 2004 and October 2005.