Objectives: to evaluate three different commercially available single incision laparoscopy access devices for their ease of use. Methods: Four expert laparoscopic surgeons performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy, suturing, small bowel resection, and gastrojejunostomy through a single incision in a porcine model. A cylindrical, a disc shaped, and a sleeve based access device were evaluated for performance. Seven […]
Introduction:3-Dimensional polymer printing technology (PRT) uses digital imaging to render industrial prototypes for manufacturing. We proposed that newer 3-D PRT could use digital CT and MRI images of the human body to create highly accurate reconstructions of normal and pathological anatomy. Aims:The aim of this proof of concept study was to use clinically relevant CT […]
INTRODUCTION: Existing literature on the acquisition of laparoscopic skills suggests that gender affects initial performance, with women generally performing more poorly than men. This literature is limited by looking at an arbitrary number of initial attempts and not adjusting for other factors that may impact surgical performance. The objective of this study was to evaluate […]
Objective: In lung resection, thoracoscopy has been mainly used for wedge resection and lobectomy. Several reports have discussed thoracoscopic segmentectomy. However, most of these reports are limited to describing the procedure for segments that can be excised easily, such as the lingual segment. We report the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic pulmonary segmentectomy and the […]
Background: Little is known regarding the predictors of favorable outcomes following re-do Anti-reflux surgery (Re-ARS). The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the efficacy of Re-ARS in resolving dysphagia; and (2) to identify risk factors for persistent or new-onset dysphagia after Re-ARS. Methods: After IRB-approval, a prospectively maintained database was retrospectively reviewed to […]