INTRODUCTION: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) may prove beneficial but techniques are still evolving. The purpose of this study was to assess outcomes associated with a SILS approach for adjustable gastric banding (AGB) for morbid obesity.METHODS: We conducted an IRB-approved retrospective review of our first 50 consecutive SILS AGB procedures attempted over an 18-month period. […]
Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can manifest with both typical (heartburn, regurgitation) and atypical symptoms (cough, hoarseness, wheeze). While it is well established that antireflux surgery is effective in relieving typical symptoms, it is currently unclear whether atypical symptoms foreshadow a less satisfactory outcome following laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS). The purpose of this study is […]
INTRODUCTION: Despite data suggesting improved outcomes with laparoscopic colectomy (LC), less than 10% of colectomies in the USA are currently performed laparoscopically . One mechanism of incorporating LC into practice is to attend a LC Course (LCC). Post-course mentorship is recommended by SAGES and the ASCRS, in addition to course participation, to encourage adoption of […]
Background: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery has been recognized as a scar less surgery. There are several access organs into abdominal cavity such as stomach, rectum, vagina, or bladder. In neck surgery, the routes of endoscopic thyroidectomy are via the chest, breast, axillary or a combined of those. Here we introduced the new access route […]
Evaluation of the Beta Cell Proliferation and Glucose Tolerance Effects of Bariatric Surgery Abstract Introduction: The recent discovery of enhanced glucose tolerance following bariatric surgery has sparked renewed interest in investigation of unchartered underlying pathways of glucose homeostasis. It is hoped that delineation of the active pathway effected by bariatric surgery may be the first […]