Multispectral imaging of organ viability during uterine transplantation surgery in rabbits and sheep.

Uterine transplantation surgery (UTx) has been proposed as a treatment for permanent absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI) in the case of the congenital absence or surgical removal of the uterus. Successful surgical attachment of the organ and its associated vasculature is essential for the organ’s reperfusion and long-term viability. Spectral imaging techniques have demonstrated the potential for the measurement of hemodynamics in medical applications.

Test of long-term uterine survival after allogeneic transplantation in rabbits.

Aim: To see if: (i) a large vessel aortocaval vascular patch technique may bring about long-term graft survival after allogeneic uterine transplantation (UTn) in a rabbit model; and (ii) fertility can be achieved following natural mating post-allogeneic UTn.

Methods: Allogeneic uterine cross transplantations were performed in New Zealand white rabbits using an aortocaval macrovascular patch harvested as part of the uterine allograft. Five rabbit recipients received a uterine graft from five unrelated donor rabbits.

Long-term effectiveness of cholecystectomy and endoscopic sphincterotomy in the management of gallstone pancreatitis.

Background: Gallstone pancreatitis (GSP) is a common condition, accounting for 30-40 % of all pancreatitis cases. All GSP patients should undergo definitive treatment to prevent further attacks. This study aimed to investigate the long-term outcome after definitive treatment in England by cholecystectomy, endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES), or both.

Single-center comparative study of laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery: a 2-year experience.

Aim: To examine the change in practice from open to laparoscopic practice in our local trust, a national training colorectal unit.

Methods: Retrospective comprehensive review of clinical case notes of all colorectal resections between October 2007 and October 2009. Patients were identified through clinical coding and data were analyzed using SPSS.

Uterine allotranspiantation in the rabbit model using a macrovascular patch technique.

The uterus and its blood supply en bloc were successfully harvested with an aortic-caval macrovascular patch in animal and human cadaveric models. The objective of this study was to assess the technical feasibility of uterine allotransplantation in the rabbit. Six uterine allotransplants were performed.

Pelvic vascular prospects for uterine transplantation.

While developing the technique of abdominal radical trachelectomy for conservative cervical cancer management, the vascular supply of the uterus was thoroughly examined. This was a prelude to study the possibility of uterine transplantation where initial concerns were about how uterine artery anastomosis might be achieved and the subsequent function of these vessels in pregnancy. In experiment 1, the uterine arteries in two sows were divided and reanastomosed.

Is it feasible to use a large vessel patch with a uterine allograft en bloc for uterine transplantation?

Uterine auto-transplantation in the porcine model using a microvascular anastomotic technique failed because of gradual vessel thromboses. A macrovascular patch harvest with the uterus en bloc is probably less likely to undergo vessel thrombosis. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of an aortic/inferior vena caval vascular patch harvest with the uterus en bloc for uterine cross-transplantation purposes.

Possibilities for fertility restoration: a new surgical technique.

Previously published work concluded that uterine artery microvascular anastomosis in the porcine model was feasible with subsequent normal vascular function in pregnancy. of the anastomosed vessels. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of uterine autotransplantation in a porcine model using microvascular anastomoses.

Inequity of upper gastrointestinal cancer distribution and survival with socioeconomic deprivation: a population-based study.

Background: It is postulated that patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers from affluent classes have better survival outcomes than those from deprived backgrounds. We aimed to analyze the incidence, mortality, and survival trends of esophageal, gastric, and pancreatic cancers in West Midlands, England, from 1986 to 2000 in terms of socioeconomic deprivation.

Methods: A well-validated demographic score, the Townsend Band, was employed as a measure of socioeconomic status.