• Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.257-263
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• 2013

Open reduction and internal fixation is currently considered as a gold standard of treatment in most of the intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Among various different approaches, extensile lateral approach is the most popular since it provides good exposure to the subtalar joint. However, wide skin incision followed by extensive soft tissue dissection leading to increased risk of wound breakdown is the most serious drawback. Sinus tarsi approach, a minimal invasive technique to approach the subtalar joint and reduce the intra-articular calcaneal fractures, provides good clinical outcome and less wound complications compared to the extensile lateral approach. This article introduces the surgical technique and review of the literature regarding the sinus tarsi approach.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.576-580
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• 1998

This study is to clarify the results of atrial septal defect(ASD) repair and mitral valve surgery through right anterolateral thoracotomy since 1989, and those of more generalized application of minimal invasive cardiac surgery since August 1997. We retrospectively analyzed the results of open heart surgery(OHS) through other than full sternotomy carried out until October 1997. There were 28 cases of OHS done through right anterolateral thoracotomy(17 cases of ASD, 4 cases of mitral valve repair, 6 cases of mitral valve replacement, and 1 redo mitral and tricuspid valve repalcement) which has demonstrated no surgical mortality or morbidity except only 1 case of reoperation for bleeding. During the period between August and October 1997, we performed near routine application of upper sternotomy or transverse sternotomy in aortic valve cases and routine application of minimal incision in cases with ASD and there was no evidence of early and late complications associated with this approach. We conclude that OHS with the use of minimal incisions is very safe, cosmetically excellent, and superior in terms of the amount of bleeding. The indication for minimal incision, therefore, should be extended afterwards.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.48 no.2
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• pp.126-128
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• 2015

A 75-year-old woman who had previously undergone a double valve replacement was admitted to Asan Medical Center because of severe bioprosthetic mitral valve dysfunction and tricuspid regurgitation. Under hypothermic fibrillatory arrest without aortic cross-clamping, minimally invasive mitral and tricuspid valve surgery was performed via a right minithoracotomy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.44 no.4
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• pp.288-291
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• 2011

Postoperative coronary arterial spasm is a rare but potentially fatal complication. A 51-year-old male patient with a history of a reactive ergonovine stress test coronary angiogram developed refractory coronary artery spasm after undergoing minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting of the left anterior descending coronary artery. The patient was successfully managed with rapid implementation of intra-aortic balloon-pump counter pulsation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.177-178
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• 2018

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.516-518
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• 2009

Purpose: To retrieve the retracted flexor tendon, additional incision and wide dissection are conventionally required. We introduce minimal - incision tenorrhaphy using 1 cm - length incision and minimal dissection. Methods: Transverse incision about 1 cm - length is made over the level of retracted tendon. Nelaton's catheter is advanced into tendon sheath from distal primary laceration wound to emerge proximally through the incisional wound. Catheter is sutured to proximal tendon in end - to - end fashion. By gently pulling the catheter, retracted tendon is delivered to distal wound. Tenorrhaphy with core suture and epitendinous suture is then carried out. Results: This retrieving technique provides minimal incision, minimal dissection, minimal bleeding, minimal injury to tendon end, and shorter operation time with preservation of vincula tendinum and pulley system. Conclusion: In case of flexor tendon rupture with retraction, this operative method is believed to allow reliable and effective tenorrhaphy and excellent postoperative outcomes.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.85-88
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• 2014

To improve the cosmetic results of removing epidermal cysts, minimally invasive methods have been proposed. We proposed a new minimally invasive method that completely removes a cyst through a small hole made by a $CO_2$ laser. Twenty-five patients with epidermal cysts, which were 0.5 to 1.5 cm in diameter, non-inflamed, and freely movable, were treated. All of the patients were satisfied with the cosmetic results. This method is simple and results in minimal scarring and low recurrence rates without complications.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.40 no.2 s.271
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• pp.128-131
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• 2007

da $Vinci^{TM}$ Surgical System is an advanced mode of minimal invasive surgery, using 3-dimensional imaging system and robotic arms which can mimic the dexterity of the human hand. Thus, various operations can be performed with minimal incision and limited surgical field and the merits of minimal invasive surgery can be maximized by using it. We report our first experience of robotic open heart surgery using the da $Vinci^{TM}$ Surgical System for repairing atrial septal defect.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.157-160
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• 2002

Recently, video-assisted surgical approaches for achalasia have been adopted by many surgeons. Many reports showed that the minimal invasive video-assisted operations for Ihe achalasia revealed such good results as the conventional operations via thoracotomy. In some studies, among the minimal invasive video assisted surgeries for achalasia, the laparascopic assisted operations have some advantages mainly in respect to patient satisfaction over the thoracoscopic assisted surgeries. In this case, the patient had not responded to repeated balloon dilatation, and we made 5 small incisions over the abdominal wall and performed an esophageal myotomy and partial anterior fundoplication by laparascopic guide. The patient's symptoms were almost relieved, and the postoperative radiologic findings were satisfactory.

• Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.135-138
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• 2019

According to a recent systemic review, hallux valgus deformity has a prevalence rate of about 23% among adults aged 18 to 65 years. To date, more than 100 operative methods have been reported for the correction of hallux valgus deformity. For young female with mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity, minimally invasive surgery can be considered for aesthetic demands. Here, we report a case of a young female patient with mild hallux valgus deformity treated by minimally invasive surgery using intramedullary low profile plate fixation. This can be the favorable method for secure fixation of the osteotomy site and prevention of medial skin irritation symptoms derived from a sharp osteotomy margin.