Introduction:Inguinal hernia is one of the most frequent surgical diseases. Currently, with the advantages of minimally invasive surgery, new questions arise: what will be the best approach for correction of inguinal hernia? Is there real benefit to the robotic approach? Objective:To compile results of the published studies that used the robot-assisted technique in the repair of inguinal hernia, analyzing its limitations, complications and comparing it with those of the pre-existing techniques. Method:The review was performed from the Medline database with the following descriptors: (inguinal hernia repair OR hernioplasty OR hernia) AND (robot OR robotic OR robotic assisted) being retrieved 391 articles. After verification of the titles and abstracts, we identified eight series of cases congruent with the objectives of this review. Three reviewers participated in the extraction and selection of results. Results:Comparative studies showed an increase in surgical time in relation to the open and videolaparoscopic approach. The complications present similar rates with the other repair routes. Conclusion:This technique has been shown to be effective for the correction of inguinal hernia, but the benefits of using robotic surgery are unclear. So, there is a need for randomized studies comparing laparoscopic to robotic repair

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BackgroundDegos disease is a very rare syndrome with a rare type of multisystem vasculopathy of unknown cause that affects the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system. Other organs such as the kidneys, lungs, pleura, liver, heart, and eyes, can also be involved.ObjectiveTo highlight the incidence of Degos disease with regard to age and sex, discuss the necessity of its accurate and early diagnosis, and demonstrate the most current techniques for its diagnosis; to discuss whether early therapeutic intervention can impact patient prognosis; and to present a literature review about this disease.DesignWith a retrospective, observational, nonrandomized trial, we described the evolution of the different forms of Degos disease and referenced the literature.Data sourcesResearch on rare documented cases in the literature, including two cases of potentially lethal form of the disease involving the skin and gastrointestinal system and, possibly, the lungs, kidneys, and central nervous system. A case of the benign form of the disease involving the skin was observed by the authors.Main outcome measuresDifferences between outcomes in patients with the cutaneointestinal form and skin-only form of the disease. There was one fatal outcome. We reviewed possible new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.ResultsThe study demonstrated the rapid evolution of the aggressive and malignant form of the disease. It also described newly accessible Phase I diagnostic tools being currently researched as well as new therapeutic approaches.LimitationThe rarity of the disease, with only eleven cases throughout the literature.ConclusionThe gastrointestinal form of Degos disease can be lethal. Its vascular etiology has finally been confirmed; however, new and more accurate early diagnostic modalities need to be developed. There are new therapeutic possibilities, but the studies of them are still in the early stages and have not yet shown the full effectiveness of these new therapies.

Abstract:The Spigelian hernia or Spiegel's hernia is rarely found, with less than 900 cases reported in medical literature. It was first described by J T Klinkosch in 1764 and was named by Adriaan van den Spieghel. The etiology of the hernia may be related to predisposing factors such as weakness of the abdominal wall by the insertion of vascular structures next to the semilunar or arcuate line of Douglas. However, some factors such as obesity, chronic bronchopneumopathies, and pregnancy may be associated with the etiology. Anatomically, most of these hernias occur between the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle and the lateral semilunar or Spigelian line that marks the transition of the transversus abdominis muscle to the aponeurosis. Spiegel's hernia can cause serious cases of organ incarceration because its diagnosis is often made at a late stage. Laparoscopic surgery is now an established method for itstreatment. We describe a surgical treatment unprecedented in the literature of Spiegel's hernia with a new procedure: the da Vinci Robotic System. This article also provides in detail the technical advantages and reliability of the robotics-assisted surgical approach on the patient. Robotics-assisted surgical repair for Spiegel's hernia has never been carried out or published previously. The authors show two cases of correction of Spiegel's hernia through surgical robotics, with the use of a mesh-type and double-sided peritoneum suture and the hernia ring suture. Advantages of the robotic approach in relation to laparoscopic technique are highlighted. A systematic review of relevant literature and the history of Spiegel's hernia are reported. The pain score was lower than that reported in pure laparoscopic surgery reports. This may be related to the increased stability of the trocar approach in robotics. It was technically easier to visualize the anterior wall and to suture this site through robotic surgery when compared to the laparoscopic approach. The robotic surgery has proven to be a procedure with significant advantages in terms of intraoperative techniques and postoperative clinical care. However, new cases should be evaluated with a larger follow-up for new conclusions.

Background: Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a common treatment for grade 3 hemorrhoids. Patients with conditions that increase the risk of bleeding, as cardiac stents usage with clopidogrel bissulfate and liver cirrhosis, should receive an extra care in surgical procedures due to the high risk of bleeding. For this reason and for patients with third degree hemorrhoids we propose the use of stapled hemorrhoidopexy followed by the use of biological glue. Aim: Assess surgical outcomes in patients with hemorrhoids and high risk of bleeding submitted to stapled hemorrhoidopexy followed by biological glue. Methods: Between 2005 and 2015, 22 patients were analyzed, in a retrospective cohort study. Results: From 22 patients submitted to stapled hemorrhoidopexy followed by the use of biological glue, only one (4.5%) presented bleeding in the surgical postoperative. Patients do not have any other complications and pain in the postoperative period. The median (IQR) operation duration was 55 (12) min and the median (IQR) length of hospital stay after surgery was 3 (2) days. Conclusion: Patients with high risk of bleeding submitted to stapled hemorrhoidopexy followed by the use of biological glue presented very low rates of bleeding in the postoperative period.

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Background: Spinal cord injuries has increased together with urban violence and show a high rates of incidence. Besides the onus to patient and society, it can also cause other serious complications to victims. Acute pancreatitis has an important impact on this disease and has been underdiagnosed in several patients. Objectives: The aim of this study was investigate the association of acute pancreatitis in acute spinal cord injuries. The secondary aim was to propose an investigation protocol to early diagnose and prevent it. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in 78 patients who presented acute spinal cord injury (SCI) at our emergency department, confirmed by clinical and imaging examination, in according to the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Classification. Exclusion criteria were chronic or associate diseases in spinal cord, pancreatic direct trauma, alcoholism and chronic pancreatic disease. Results: The association of acute pancreatitis in patients with SCI was 11.53%. The occurrence of pancreatitis or high levels of serum pancreatic enzymes in patients with ASIA A was 41.7% and only 4.17% in patients with ASIA E. In all, 55.2% of patients who presented pancreatitis or high levels of serum pancreatic enzymes had cervical level of SCI and 34.5% had thoracic level. Adynamic ileus was observed in 68.96% of this group. Conclusion: We concluded that, in acute spinal cord injuries, the occurrence of acute pancreatitis or high serum levels of pancreatic enzymes are more frequent in patients with ASIA A Classification, cervical/thoracic level of spinal injury and adynamic ileus.

cerca de 6 cm no hipocôndrio esquerdo. Antecedentes obstétricos: parto cesárea, a termo; Apgar: 9/10; peso: 2.995 g; estatura: 48 cm; perímetro cefálico: 35,5 cm.