Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common tumors worldwide, commonly arising in the presence of hepatitis with or without cirrhosis. Open and laparoscopic approaches to resection have been described. We report a case of a hepatocellular carcinoma completely resected laparoscopically via a single incision approach.Methods: A 58-year-old female with past medical history significant […]
We have pursued laparoscopic hepatectomy as a means of surgical therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) since 1993. It has been reported that laparoscopic hepatectomy in the patient with HCC appears to be a viable surgical alternative providing less invasion in selected cases. This procedure is expected to develop further in the future as a new […]
Introduction: We have pursued laparoscopic hepatectomy as a means of surgical therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) since 1993. Recent experience has persuaded us that there are great potential benefits in laparoscopic hepatectomy. In this paper, the outcomes of laparoscopic hepatectomy focus on HCC were analysed and compared with conventional open hepatectomy.Method and Procedure: Laparoscopic hepatectomies […]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate our initial experience with combining bilateral endoscopic myofascial advancement flaps, medialization of the rectus sheath, and mesh reinforcement for laparoscopic repair of loss of domain incisional hernias.METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on all patients having completed a laparoscopic incisional hernia repair combining bilateral endoscopic myofascial advancement flaps, medialization of the […]
Introduction: Transumbilical minimally invasive surgery (TUMIS) involves performing laparoscopy through a single, small umbilical incision. The primary goal is to avoid visible scarring. There also may be potential for decreased postoperative pain with this approach. This study examines the early experience of an advanced minimally invasive program developing this technique using standard laparoscopic equipment.Methods: Data […]