Background:The Visiport is a widely-used bladed optical access device that provides convenient, safe peritoneal entry. We use this device as our primary method of entry and insufflation in bariatric surgery and provide an overview of our cumulative experience. In addition, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the literature to analyze all methods of peritoneal access […]
AbstractINTRODUCTION – Laparoscopic abdominal surgery is conventionally done under general anesthesia Spinal anesthesia is usually preferred in patients where general anesthesia is contraindicated. We present our experience of using spinal anesthesia as the first choice for laparoscopic surgery over a period of over 10 years with the contention that it is a better alterative to […]
Introduction: Simple and secure technique of reconstruction is necessary to facilitate acceptance of laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer patients. We use a modified functional end-to-end anastomosis technique and make esophagojejunostomy using linear staplers without hand sewing. After experiences of reconstructions with an extra-corporeal method, we perform anastomosis mostly by an intra-corporeal method.Patients: All patients […]
Open restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was first Described in 1978 and since that time has gained popularity in the surgical management of patients with ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis. A laparoscopic proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis represents the latest development in the evolution of surgical treatment of these conditions. This approach aims to […]
Background: The purpose of this study is to clarify of the safety and the feasibility of the short-term and long-term results of the laparoscopic surgery for patients with rectal cancer from the accumulated data of 28 leading hospitals in Japan.Methods: From May 1994 to February 2006, this study group comprised 1057 patients with rectal cancer […]