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OUTCOME OF TRIPLE PELVIC OSTEOTOMY IN DOGS IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN A MONTH AFTER THE SURGERY Hasselt University
The purpose of our study was to evaluate the temporal aspect of the onset of the outcome of a triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) in a group of 34 dogs younger (but one) than 12 months of age with a homogenous longer follow-up. In each case, lameness and positive Ortolani sign were detected. In some cases, bilateral TPO or denervation of the contralateral hip was performed. Clinical and radiological re-checks were performed in a uniform way for all ...
Standardized algorithms for management of anastomotic leaks and related abdominal and pelvic abscesses after colorectal surgery KU Leuven
BACKGROUND: The risk factors and incidence of anastomotic leak following colorectal surgery are well reported in the literature. However, the management of the multiple clinical scenarios that may be encountered has not been standardized. METHODS: The medical literature from 1973 to 2007 was reviewed using PubMed for papers relating to anastomotic leaks and abdominal abscess, with a specific emphasis on predisposing factors, prevention ...
Complications and impact on quality of life of vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps for reconstruction in pelvic exenteration surgery Ghent University
Sexual and psychological functioning in women after pelvic surgery for gynaecological cancer KU Leuven
Pelvic surgery for gynecological cancer can affect sexuality through a number of anatomical, physiological and psychological mechanisms. We aimed to examine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and psychological functioning in women who underwent pelvic surgery for gynecological cancer. Fifty women who underwent pelvic surgery for vulvar, cervical or endometrial cancer in a gynecological oncology unit completed questionnaires evaluating marital ...
3D pelvic cadaver model: a novel approach to surgical training for penile implant surgery Hasselt University
A well-known problem in surgical training is the fact that many young surgeons have insufficient exposure to practical surgical training once they start their own career operating their own patients. The Halsted principle of "see one, do one, teach one" has run its course and is at best outdated given the recent financial, medico-legal, and ethical considerations of intraoperative training. Furthermore , the implementation of shorter residency ...
The laparoscopic approach to pelvic floor surgery KU Leuven
Laparoscopy offers great exposure and surgical detail, and reduces blood loss and the need for excessive abdominal packing and bowel manipulation, making it an excellent modality for performing pelvic floor surgery. Though laparoscopic colposuspension has been shown to be equally effective as an open procedure at two years' follow-up, it is less practiced since the introduction of transvaginal tape procedures. Laparoscopic repair of level I or ...
Posterior rectus fascia prolapse (PREFAP) repair: a new native tissue approach to pelvic organ prolapse via vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery KU Leuven
INTRODUCTION: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition in women. During lifetime, up to 40% of all women will develop (POP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between June and December 2021, five patients were successfully treated via vNOTES Posterior Rectus Fascia Prolapse ( PREFAP) repair. No intra-operative complications or conversions occurred. CONCLUSION: In this study we demonstrated a new technique for prolapse repair, harvesting the ...
An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint terminology and classification of the complications related to native tissue female pelvic floor surgery KU Leuven
A terminology and standardized classification has yet to be developed for those complications related to native tissue female pelvic floor surgery.