The Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is being performed as a primary bariatric operation with increasing frequency. This is the first human study reporting the results of 5 hybrid N.O.T.E.S. trans-vaginal sleeve gastrectomy operations using the new Steerable Flexible Trochar, (SFT), from Ethicon. The SFT was used to provide a stable trans-vaginal access platform for visualization during […]
Bochdalek hernia develops from mal-development in the fusion of the cephalic fold of the pleuroperitoneal membrane. It was first described by Bochdalek in 1848. It is most frequently diagnosed in neonates or children, while its presence in adult is rare. Perforation or necrosis of the involved organ is a feared complication and surgical repair constitutes […]
Introduction: Single Port Access (SPA) has been gaining popularity among patients due to the cosmotic benefits. SPA contradicts the basic rules for laparoscopic ports insertion locations. Special articulating instruments are expensive and adds more dollars to the health care bills. Materials and Methods: In our institution we performed 21 single port access using the regular […]
BACKGROUND: Common bile duct (CBD) exploration used to be one of the relatively frequent procedures in armamentarium of the general surgeon. With raise of minimally invasive techniques one may expect diminished needs and fewer indications for that surgery. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine nationwide trends of cholecystectomy and common bile duct […]
Introduction: Single incision laparoscopy(SIL) is rapidly growing in the field of laparoscopic surgery. The most frequent location of abdominal access during SIL is the umbilicus. In order to introduce 3 or more instruments, an incision of at least 1.5 to 3 cm has to be placed in the umbilicus, potentially leading to alterations due to […]