Table 1.
Laparoscopic Wedge Resection - Summary of Clinical Data
| Pt | Age | Preop Diagnosis | Intraop Imaging | Cutting Modality | OR Time | EBL | Analgesic (Morphine) | Time to P.O. Intake | Hospital Stay | Convalescence | Time of Follow-Up | Complication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VH | 70 | 1.5 cm mass posterior | Lap Visual | ABC & EC | 2 hrs | 75 cc | 12 mg | 16 hrs | 2 days | 1 wk | 57 mos | None |
| JH | 54 | 1 cm mass lower pole | Lap Visual | ABC & EC | 3.2 hrs | 100 cc | 34 mg | 8 hrs | 4 days | 3 wks | 52 mos | None |
| MJR | 81 | 1 cm mass lower pole | Lap Visual | ABC & EC | 5.4 hrs | 100 cc | 18 mg | 24 hrs | 2 days | 8 wks | 28 mos | None |
| Mean | 68 yrs | 3.5 hrs | 92 cc | 21 mg | 16 hrs | 2.7 days | 4 wks | 46 mos |
Lap Visual = Laparoscopic Visualization
ABC = Argon Beam Coagulator
* not included in data analysis
Tetrad U/S = Laparoscopic Ultrasound Probe
EC = Electrocautery
Snare = Electrosurgical Snare