Trans-umbilical single incision laparoscopic surgery is attracting attention as a next generation laparoscopic surgery as it gives an excellent cosmetic result. However, there is a shortcoming in the method; the surgical cost jumps when using a highly flexible forceps or using a small-head port. In the present study, we introduced a method of trans-umbilical single […]
Recently, the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Thailand has been increasing. Less was known regarding the outcome of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in Asian.The aim of this study was to report our initial outcome of GERD patients who underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.Method: Twenty patients who underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication were included. All patients had […]
BACKGROUND: A sufficient operative field and an adequate working space are critical factors that determine the success of laparoscopic surgery. Although some liver lifting methods have been reported, insufficient operative field, liver disfunction, and risk of liver laceration, particularly for obese patients, have been serious problems. We have developed a novel and safe technique that […]
INTRODUCTION: Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer with thoracoabdominal approach is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) using laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgery has been proposed to decrease these complications. This retrospective study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes between MIE (group A) and conventional open thoracoabdominal approach (group B). METHODS: […]
Robotic Posterior Retroperitoneal Adrenalectomy: Initial ReportIntroduction: There has been a recent interest in robotic adrenalectomy due to improvement of technology. The lateral transabdominal robotic approach has been reported. The posterior retroperitoneal (PR) approach has been described laparoscopically, but there are no reports robotically. The challenge with this latter technique is related to close spacing of […]