PubMed · 9006521
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The use of an endoscopic, minimally invasive technique for the removal of salivary gland stones from the submandibular or parotid duct is described. A 2.0-2.7 mm endoscope is inserted into an incision in the parotid or submandibular duct. When the stone is visualized through the endoscope it is removed using suction and forceps. We used this technique in 45 cases for removal of calculi, screening the ductal system to rule out residual calculi and determination of ductal dilatation. The success rate was 80% and there were no major postoperative complications. To the best of our knowledge these are the first such cases reported in Israel.
In recent years, the methods available for repair of inguinal hernia have greatly expanding, resulting in confusion as to what constitutes a suitable choice. Is it to be laparoscopy or open surgery, plastic mesh yes or no, general anesthesia or local anesthesia? Bassini's operation has now been ousted by the Shouldice procedure, which is suitable for all primary forms of hernia. The Lichtenstein procedure is readily and rapidly carried out under local anesthesia, making it suitable for use in multimorbid and old patients; the recurrence rate is low. The laparoscopic approach can be recommended for patients who, for private or occupational reasons need to be up and about again as soon as possible. It is also particularly suitable for the treatment of recurrent hernias or for the simultaneous repair of bilateral hernias. Disadvantages are the high costs, a lack of long-term results and unusual complications that are not seen in open surgery.