IntroductionIt has been previously demonstrated that the stoma created by a gastric band can be directly measured using a standardized technique, EndoFLIP. We sought to determine if the band stoma diametercorrelateswith band adjustment zoneMethods and Procedures20 patients (13 women) who had been previously fitted with Model APS or APL gastric bands (Allergan Inc. Irvine, CA) […]
Objective of the StudyMinimally invasive surgery (MIS) offers clear benefits to patients yet places increased demands on the surgeon. This is in part due to a lack of depth perception and haptic feedback and poor instrument ergonomics. Robotic assisted MIS aims to address these challenges. An example of this is Gaze-Contingent Motor Channelling (GCMC). GCMC […]
Introduction: With the advances in technology, there has been a recent interest in using the robot for general surgical procedures. A number of reports has demonstrated the safety of robotic lateral adrenalectomy with scant comparison data. Nevertheless, the posterior approach has not been described using the robot. The aim of this study was to develop […]
ObjectiveDehiscence or leakage following bowel anastomoses occurs at a rate of 0-50% with a high associated mortality. Vascular perfusion and tissue oxygenation (SpO2) at the anastomotic site are fundamental determinates of anastomotic viability. We aimed to construct a wireless pulse oximeter (WiPOX) to monitor intraoperative real-time tissue oxygenation, permitting the identification of unrecognized compromised blood […]
Purpose : Natural orifice transluminal endoscopy surgery is a ideal technique that aim at reducing skin incision and post operative care. The purpose of this study was to analyse operative and long term results of a series of hybrid transvaginal cholecystectomy. Material & Methods : Between May 2007 & June 2009, transvaginal NOTES cholecystectomy for […]