Publications by authors named "G Brisinda"
Purpose: Chronic constipation is a common symptom. Constipation due to pelvic floor disorders remain a therapeutic challenge. Biofeedback therapy is considered as the first-choice treatment for pelvic floor disorders, whenever dedicated expertise is available.
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- Average life expectancy in developed countries is over 80 years, leading to more emergency surgeries, particularly for conditions like acute appendicitis, which has a lifetime risk of 8%.
- There's a rising incidence of acute appendicitis in older adults, especially those over 80, and about 15% of patients over 50 with acute abdominal pain have this condition.
- In elderly patients, factors like sarcopenia and frailty significantly affect surgical outcomes, highlighting the need to predict and manage functional decline despite challenges in preoperative care due to urgent situations.
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging has revolutionized surgical practice across various medical and surgical specialties. This article reviews the clinical applications of ICG in abdominal, urological, thoracic, and gynecological surgery. ICG fluorescence imaging has been widely adopted in general surgery for various applications, including perfusion assessment, intraoperative visualization of the ureter, and tumor localization.
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- Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical condition that can range from mild to severe, with a mortality rate of 10-20% when accompanied by bacteremia.
- Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the preferred treatment, while alternative options like percutaneous cholecystostomy may be used for select cases.
- Antibiotic therapy is essential for preventing complications and controlling inflammation, with choices depending on various factors like infection severity, timing, and drug resistance, emphasizing the importance of antibiotic stewardship in treating bile-related infections.
Has the open surgical approach in colorectal cancer really become uncommon?
World J Gastrointest Surg
June 2024
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. Surgery is mandatory to treat patients with colorectal cancer. Can colorectal cancer be treated in laparoscopy? Scientific literature has validated the oncological quality of laparoscopic approach for the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.
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