INTRODUCTION: Intragastric band migration is one of the possible long-term complications of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding that classically requires surgical treatment. Previous attempts at endoscopic removal of eroded bands have included the use of laser ablation, electrosurgical devices, and Endoscopic scissors. We report a case of endoscopic removal of partially eroded gastric band with items […]
Introduction: This study provides histologic documentation of spray cryosurgery (SCS) affect on human tissue at varying dose. SCS is a non-contact method of destroying unwanted tissue using low-pressure liquid nitrogen. The rapid freezing and thawing associated with SCS evokes significant cellular damage through a variety of pathways leaving the stroma essentially unaffected, avoiding the potential […]
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic surgery has developed dramatically during the past decade due to its many advantages. Endoscopic surgery requires unique new skills that differ from those of open surgery, and therefore, professional education/training is very important. However, since qualified instructors are not necessarily available for teaching this technique, differences in surgical skill level between different areas […]
Objective: A novel sensorized laparoscopic instrument capable of sensing tip position in 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) and forces in 5 DOF was evaluated. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate that the position sensing component is construct valid as evidenced by different position profiles between novice and expert laparoscopic surgeons. Methods: Using an […]
Background: Inguinal hernia and cholecystolithiasis are common diseases, and it is not rare for a patient to suffer from both. There is a good indication for laparoscopic surgery. We here report 5 cases of simultaneous laparoscopic hernioplasty and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Method: In 5 cases, we performed simultaneous laparoscopic hernioplasty and laparoscopic cholecystectomy from November 2008 to […]