• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.496-500
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• 2010

Objective : Surgical treatment of lumbosacral foraminal stenosis requires an understanding of the anatomy of the lumbosacral area in individual patients. Unilateral facetectomy has been used to completely decompress entrapment of the L5 nerve root, followed in some patients by posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) with stand-alone cages Methods : We assessed 34 patients with lumbosacral foraminal stenosis who were treated with unilateral facetectomy and PLIF using stand-alone cages in our center from January 2004 to September 2007. All the patients underwent follow-up X-rays, including a dynamic view, at 3, 6, 12, 24 months, and computed tomography (CT) at 24 months postoperatively. Clinical outcomes were analyzed with the mean numeric rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Odom's criteria. Radiological outcomes were assessed with change of disc height, defined as the average of anterior, middle, and posterior height in plain X-rays. In addition, lumbosacral fusion was also assessed with dynamic X-ray and CT. Results : Mean NRS score, which was 9.29 prior to surgery, was 1.5 at 18 months after surgery. The decrease in NRS was statistically significant. Excellent and good groups with regard to Odom's criteria were 31 cases (91%) and three cases (9%) were fair. Pre-operative mean ODI of 28.4 decreased to 14.2 at post-operative 24 months. In 30 patients, a bone bridge on CT scan was identified. The change in disc height was 8.11 mm, 10.02 mm and 9.63 mm preoperatively, immediate postoperatively and at 24 months after surgery, respectively. Conclusion : In the treatment of lumbosacral foraminal stenosis, unilateral facetectomy and interbody fusion using expandable stand-alone cages may be considered as one treatment option to maintain post-operative alignment and to obtain satisfactory clinical outcomes.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권4호
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• pp.486-494
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• 2021

The growth of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and its progress over the years for use in post-operative bone growth has been revolutionary in its effect on bone tissue proliferation and vascular flow. However, further progress in PEMF therapy has been difficult due to lack of more evidence-based understanding of its mechanism of action. Our objective was to review the current understanding of bone growth physiology, the mechanism of PEMF therapy action along with its application in spinal surgery and associated outcomes. The authors of this review examined multiple controlled, comparative, and cohort studies to compare fusion rates of patients undergoing PEMF stimulation. Examining spinal fusion rates, a rounded comparison of post-fusion outcomes with and without bone stimulator was performed. Results showed that postoperative spinal surgery PEMF stimulation had higher rates of fusion than control groups. Though PEMF therapy was proven more effective, multiple factors contributed to difficulty in patient compliance for use. Extended timeframe of treatment and cost of treatment were the main obstacles to full compliance. This review showed that PEMF therapy presented an increased rate of recovery in patients, supporting the use of these devices as an effective post-surgical aid. Given the recent advances in the development of PEMF devices, affordability and access will be much easier suited to the patient population, allowing for more readily available treatment options.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2012

Since the first laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer was reported in 1994, minimally invasive surgery is enjoying its wide acceptance. Numerous procedures of this approach have developed, and many patients have benefited from its effectiveness, which has been recently demonstrated for early gastric cancer. However, since laparoscopic surgery is not exempt from some limitations, the robotic surgery system was introduced as a solution by the late 1990's. Many experienced surgeons have embraced this new emerging method that provides undoubted technical and minimally invasive advantages. To date, several studies have concentrated to this new system, and have compared it with open and laparoscopic approach. Most of them have reported satisfactory results concerning the post-operative short-term outcomes, but almost all believe that the role of robotic gastrectomy is still out of focus, especially because long-term outcomes that can prove robotic oncologic equivalency are lacking, and operative costs and time are higher in comparison to the open and laparoscopic ones. This article is a review about the current status of robotic surgery for the treatment of gastric cancer, especially, focusing on the technical aspects, comparisons to other approaches and future prospects.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.412-419
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• 2017

본 연구는 본 연구는 전신마취 하에 복강경 수술을 받은 환자를 대상으로 수술 후 반좌위가 수술 회복성과 통증에 미치는 영향을 규명하고 향후 복강경 수술환자 간호에 대한 근거기반 간호중재의 기초자료로 사용되도록 시도되었다. 본 연구는 전신마취하에 복강경 수술을 받은 비뇨기과 혹은 산부인과 환자를 대상 사전동의 후 진행되었으며, 실험처치로 실험군에게는 반좌위룰 대조군에게는 기존 앙와위를 수술직후부터 24시간까지 취하게 하였다. 수술후 회복성을 확인하기 위해 회복실저류시간, 장운동 회복기간, 자가배뇨 회복기간, 수술후 병동 체류기간을 측정하였고, 통증에 대한 영향을 확인하기 위해 수술일부터 수술 2일째 까지 VAS로 통증강도를 측정하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS Win 20.0을 이용하여 실수, 백분율, 평균, 표준편차, Chi-square test, Independent t-test 반복측정 분산분석(Repeated Measures ANOVA)로 분석하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 대상자의 수술회복성은 수술 후 회복실 체류시간(t=-0.284, p=.506), 수술 후 최초 가스배출시간(t=-0.837, p=.407), 수술 후 최초 대변배출시간(t=0.665, p=.509), 유치도뇨관 삽입시간(t=1.635, p=.109), 유치도뇨관 제거 후 자가배뇨시간(t=1.427, p=.165), 수술 후 병동체류시간(t=0.290, p=.773)으로 실험군과 대조군의 유의한 차이가 없었다. 둘째, 대상자의 통증은 주효과인 통증에서 실험군과 대조군간의 유의한 차이를 보였으며(F=4.851, p=.032), 세 시점간의 통증의 변화도 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(F=24.200, p=<.001). 이상과 같이 본 연구에서 복강경 수술 후 반좌위는 수술회복성에 영향을 미치지 않지만 통증에는 효과가 있었다. 따라서 복강경 수술환자에게 반좌위는 통증을 완화시키고 안위를 개선하는데 유용한 간호중재임이 확인되었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.103-107
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• 2014

Objective : This study analyzed clinical and radiological outcomes of a zero-profile anchored spacer (Zero-P) and conventional cage-plate (CCP) for single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) to compare the incidence and difference of postoperative dysphagia with both devices. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed our experiences of single level ACDF with the CCP and Zero-P. From January 2011 to December 2013, 48 patients who had single level herniated intervertebral disc were operated on using ACDF, with CCP in 27 patients and Zero-P in 21 patients. Patients who received more than double-level ACDF or combined circumferential fusion were excluded. Age, operation time, estimated blood loss (EBL), pre-operative modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) scores, post-operative mJOA scores, achieved mJOA scores and recovery rate of mJOA scores were assessed. Prevertebral soft tissue thickness and postoperative dysphagia were analyzed on the day of surgery, and 2 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. Results : The Zero-P group showed same or favorable clinical and radiological outcomes compared with the CCP group. Postoperative dysphagia was significantly low in the Zero-P group. Conclusions : Application of Zero-P may achieve favorable outcomes and reduce postoperative dysphagia in single level ACDF.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2004년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.916-919
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• 2004

In this paper, we proposed a new method of pre-operative planning for tibial deformity correction using double hexapod external fixator in pseudoacondroplasia. The 3-D computer graphic model of deformed tibia was reconstructed from 3 mm sliced CT data, and CAD model of double hexapod external fixator was developed. The fixator was composed of 170 mm diameter of three rings and 90 mm of twelve struts. The bone deformities and the osteotomy lines for double osteotomy were measured using X-rays, and the necessary joint values to correct the given deformities were obtained by inverse kinematics analysis. The computer graphic simulation was performed to visualize the deformity correction process and evaluate the analysis result. By examining the pre-op and post-op X-rays, the simulation result was in good agreement with the clinical outcomes.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.347-353
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• 2010

Objective : Iliac screw fixation has been used to prevent premature loosening of sacral fixation and to provide more rigid fixation of the sacropelvic unit. We describe our technique for iliac screw placement and review our experience with this technique. Methods : Thirteen consecutive patients who underwent spinopelvic fixation using iliac screws were enrolled. The indications for spinopelvic fixation included long segment fusions for spinal deformity and post-operative flat-back syndrome, symptomatic pseudoarthrosis of previous lumbosacral fusions, high-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral tumors, and sacral fractures. Radiographic outcomes were assessed using plain radiographs, and computed tomographic scans. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and questionnaire about buttock pain. Results : The median follow-up period was 33 months (range, 13-54 months). Radiographic fusion across the lumbosacral junction was obtained in all 13 patients. The average pre- and post-operative ODI scores were 40.0 and 17.5, respectively. The questionnaire for buttock pain revealed the following : 9 patients (69%) perceived improvement; 3 patients (23%) reported no change; and 1 patient (7.6%) had aggravation of pain. Two patients complained of prominence of the iliac hardware. The complications included one violation of the greater sciatic notch and one deep wound infection. Conclusion : Iliac screw fixation is a safe and valuable technique that provides added structural support to S1 screws in long-segment spinal fusions. Iliac screw fixation is an extensive surgical procedure with potential complications, but high success rates can be achieved when it is performed systematically and in appropriately selected patients.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2013

Objective : The surgical approach for recurrent pituitary adenoma after trans-sphenoidal approach (TSA) is challenging. We report the outcomes of the endoscopic TSA for recurrent pituitary adenoma after microscopic TSA. Methods : From February 2010 to February 2013, endoscopic TSA was performed for removal of 30 recurrent pituitary adenomas after microscopic TSA. Twenty-seven (90%) patients had a clinically non-functioning pituitary adenoma. Twenty-four (80%) patients suffered from a visual disturbance related to tumor growth. The clinical features and surgical outcomes were retrospectively analyzed for the ophthalmological, endocrinological, and oncological aspects. Results : The mean tumor volume was 11.7 $cm^3$, and gross total resection was achieved in 50% of patients. The volumetric analysis based on the postoperative MR showed that the mean extent of resection rates were 90%. Vision was improved in 19 (79%) of 24 patients with visual symptoms, and endocrinological cure was achieved in all of three functioning pituitary adenomas; however, the post-operative follow-up endocrinological examination revealed a new endocrinological deficit in one patient. Two patients required antibiotics management for post-operative meningitis. Conclusion : The endoscopic TSA can be an effective treatment option for recurrent pituitary adenoma after microscopic TSA with acceptable outcome.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2529-2532
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• 2013

Background: Pelvic exenteration is a procedure which includes enbloc resection of pelvic organs followed by surgical reconstruction. Aims include both cure and palliation but data for pelvic exenteration in Thailand are very limited. Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate characteristics of patients, operative procedure outcomes and complications. Materials and Methods: This retrospective review covered all of the charts of exenteration patients during January 2002 to December 2011. Baseline characteristic of the patients were collected as well as details of clinical results. Results: A total of 13 cases of pelvic exenteration were included. Most underwent total pelvic exenteration (9 cases) and the remainder posterior and anterior exenteration. Their primary cancers were ovarian, cervical and vulva. Mean operative time was 532 minutes (SD 160.2, range 270-750) and estimated blood loss was 2830 ml (1850, 1000-8000). Mean tumor size was 7.33 cm (3.75, 4-15). Mean hospital stay was 35.2 days (29.8, 13-109). The most common post operative complication was urinary tract infection. Overall disease free survival with a negative surgical margin was significantly better than in positive surgical margin patients (p=0.014). Conclusions: Surgical margin was the most significant prognostic factor for disease free survival, in line with earlier studies.

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.192-200
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• 2008

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 소아 모야모야병 환자에 있어서, 수술 전후 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류 단일광자방출 단층촬영(SPECT) 분석에 확률뇌지도를 이용하여 수술로 인한 뇌혈역학적 변화 및 예후 예측인자 분석을 하여 뇌확률지도의 유용성을 평가하는 것이다. 대상 및 방법: 연구대상으로 서울대어린이 병원에서 소아 모야모야병으로 진단받고, 수술받은 56명(남:여=32:24, 나이 $6.7{\pm}3.2$세)이 포함되었다. 각각의 환자는 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류 SPECT를 수술 전후 6-12개월 사이에 시행하였다. 각각의 환자는 한 측 반구에 encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis (EDAS)와 encephalo-galeo-synangiosis (EGS)를 우선적으로 시행받았고, 그 후 순차적으로 반대측 반구에 EDAS를 시행하였다. 환자들은 수술 후 $33{\pm}21$개월 추적 관찰하였다. 환자들의 SPECT 영상을 SPM에서 공간정규화 하고 뇌교의 계수를 기준으로 계수정규화한 후 한국표준확률뇌지도 (Koreans Statistical Probabilistic Map, K-SPAM)를 이용하여 부위별 혈류를 정량화 하였다. 각각 정류화된 혈류를 수술 전후, 대뇌반구간, 그리고 임상결과에 따라 비교하였다. 또한 임상결과가 좋은 군과 나쁜 군 사이에 차이가 있는 요소를 이용하여 회귀분석을 시행하였다. 결과: 수술 후 양측 내측 전두엽이랑, 전두엽, 두정엽, 측두엽, 내측경동맥 영역, 전뇌의 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류가 유의하게 호전되었다(p<0.05). 대뇌반구간 비교에서는 수술전 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류 및 혈류예비능지표에 차이가 있었으나, 수술 후 이 차이는 사라졌다(p<0.05). 임상결과가 좋은 환자군의 수술 전 EDAS와 EGS를 시행한 내측 전두엽 뇌이랑의 기저 뇌혈류, 동측 전두엽, 측두엽, 그리고 전뇌의 수술 후 혈류예비능지표 및 수술전후 혈류예비능지표차가 더 우수하였다(p<0.05). 회귀분석결과에 의하면, EDAS와 EGS를 시행한 내측 전두엽 뇌이랑의 수술 전 혈류예비능지표와 전뇌의 수술 전후 혈류예비능지표차가 수술 후 임상결과를 예측할 수 있는 유의한 인자이다(p=0.002, p=0.015). Conclusion: 뇌확률지도를 이용하여 소아 모야모야병 환자의 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류 SPECT를 정량화하여 분석할 수 있었다. 이 방법으로 수술에 의한 뇌혈류역학적 변화를 객관적으로 평가할 수 있었으며, 모야모야병환자의 수술 결과의 예측인자를 평가할 수 있었다.