Background: Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias (PEH) has been extensively studied, as has primary and redo fundoplications. However, very little data are published regarding laparoscopic management of recurrent PEH. We sought to evaluate our institution’s experience with laparoscopic repair of recurrent PEH. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions’ administrative […]
Introduction: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has been described in the urologic, gynecologic, bariatric and more recently colorectal surgery literature. Single-port colectomy for cancer has only been described as case-reports. Our institution was the first to report SILS sigmoid and right colectomy for cancer. We herein describe our experience to date with the use of […]
Introduction: This past year has born witness to the acceptance of single port laparoscopic surgery into mainstream clinical practice. Reports of surgeons’ early experience with single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy suggests the procedure is a technically feasible, safe and cosmetically superior alternative to the traditional 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. To date, however, there has not been a […]
Introduction: Colonic volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction typically described in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a single institution twenty-year experience with volvulus and to compare differences between age groups. Methods: This study describes a retrospective review of all adult patients who were evaluated for colonic volvulus between […]
Introduction: The North American experience with EsophyX is limited. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy, outcome and safety of EsophyX for endolumenal fundoplication for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at a single institution. Methods: Data of consecutive patients who underwent transoral incisionless fundoplication using EsophyX was retrospectively analysed. All patients […]