Introduction: Iatrogenic colonic perforation during colonoscopy is a rare but potentially lethal complication. It can occur during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and can be related to various mechanisms. The management of such perforations is usually surgical but there is debate as to the appropriate approach. We present our experience with laparoscopic colorraphy without resection or […]
This video shows a single port wireless laparoscopy. In order to reduce the number of instruments.The image quality is not bad but needs to be improved if it is to become a realistic substitute for flexible laparoscopy. Remote control movement will improve with the use of magnets and/or electrostimulation and perhaps electromechanical methods.External wireless commands […]
Introduction: The learning curve for laparoscopic colectomy (LAC) is considered long and difficult. The presence of a preceptor may shorten the learning curve of LAC and ensure adequate oncologic and short term results. City of Hope implemented a full time LAC preceptorship between September 2004 and March 2006 with one experienced surgeon assisting 6 other […]
Introduction: Predicting which patients will be successful with bariatric surgery has been, and is still being, elucidated; however, bariatric surgeons have not been able to predict which operation will be the most successful for a particular patient. We are seeking to quantify and qualify adult patients’ overall health using the Health Score as a measure […]
Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate a prototype endoscope with two deflecting working channels (the R-scope, Olympus Japan, Inc) compared to a conventional double-channel endoscope in time required for ESD of submucosal lesions in distinct anatomical locations of the stomach. It is our hypothesis that ESD of submucosal lesions with the R-scope […]