AbstractIntroductionDiverticulitis in Asians differs significantly from their Western counterparts in various aspects. This study was performed to review the spectrum of surgery and early outcome of patients who had acute diverticulitis and to identify factors predicting morbidity and mortality. The secondary aim was to compare right and left sided disease. MethodsA retrospective review of all […]
Background and Object: Colonoscopy requires a high level of both motor skills and spatial cognitive ability. However, few studies have focused on the cognitive factors of colonoscopy skill. This feasibility study investigated whether measurement of eye tracking during colonoscopy is an effective means of objectively evaluating colonoscopy skill level.Methods and Procedures: Observation and manipulation tasks […]
Introduction: The majority of early gallbladder cancers are diagnosed upon final pathology after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, however, controversy exists as to what procedure should be done when gallbladder cancer is suspected preoperatively. Some authors recommend laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intra-operative frozen section analysis followed by conversion to an open approach if gallbladder cancer is confirmed. Alternatively, some […]