Effectiveness of Bach Nien Kien Health Supplement in the Treatment of Patients With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.

Background/aim: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common disease in adults. We conducted a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bach Nien Kien (BNK) in supportive therapy for patients with symptomatic KOA.

Patients And Methods: An open interventional study was performed on 60 patients aged 38 to 70 with the diagnosis of symptomatic KOA.

Efficacy and Tolerability of Ich Nieu Khang Dietary Supplement for Overactive Bladder.

This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of plant-derived food supplement Ich Nieu Khang (INK) as a dietary supplement for overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. A total of 50 patients 18-80 years of age with the diagnosis and symptoms of the OAB were enrolled in the study and followed up for 30 days. The INK treatment efficacy, in terms of changes in nocturnal and day-time urination frequency, urination incontinence episodes, level of OAB symptoms according to Homma's OABSS scale, sleep quality according to Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and possible side effects of the INK phytotherapy, was evaluated.

Laparoscopic Ladd's procedure in neonates: A simple landmark detorsion technique.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of our simple landmark technique for laparoscopic detorsion and the Ladd's procedure (lap-Ladd) for malrotation with midgut volvulus in neonates and to identify the risk factors for reoperation after the lap-Ladd.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 42 patients after lap-Ladd for malrotation between April 2017 and June 2019. Information regarding patient status and intraoperative and postoperative data were analyzed.

Robotic-assisted surgery for choledochal cyst in children: early experience at Vietnam National Children's Hospital.

Purpose: We aimed to describe our robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) techniques and assess the early results of RAS for choledochal cysts in children.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of children who underwent RAS for a congenital choledochal cyst at our institution between February 2013 and August 2016. We analyzed patient characteristics, operative data, and postoperative outcomes.

Early and intermediate outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for choledochal cysts with 400 patients.

Objective: The aim of this study is to report early and intermediate outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for choledochal cysts with 400 cases.

Patients And Methods: The operation was performed using four ports. The cystic duct was identified and divided.

Is the laparoscopic operation as safe as open operation for choledochal cyst in children?

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the safety of laparoscopic operation with open surgery for choledochal cyst in children.

Methods: Early outcomes of open surgery from January 2001 to December 2006 were compared with early outcomes of laparoscopic operations from January 2007 to July 2010. The main outcome variables included intra- and early postoperative complications, operative time, rate of reintervention, and duration of postoperative stay.