Enterocutaneous fistulae represent a spectrum of disease that offer plentiful challenges to surgeons. The mainstays of treatment are long term conservative
Anastomotic leakage (AL) and its complication remain the main concern following colorectal surgery. A defunctioning ostomy is commonly used to protect patients but is fraught
Operating room fires are “never events” that expose the patient to the risk of devastating complications. Our group has previously demonstrated that alcoh
Valveless laparoscopic insufflator systems are marketed for ability to prevent loss of abdominal collapse and desufflation during laparoscopy. However, commun
Porcine models have been widely accepted for gastrointestinal surgery studies, due to their similarities to human anatomy, histology and physiology. Devices such as lap