Introduction:
Laparoscopy has become the standard of care, although not adopted by all surgeons for many procedures. The use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has been cited as a significant technological advancement in the area of minimally invasive surgery. While the penetrance of robotic surgery into field of urology and gynecology has been significant, general surgeons have been slower adopters, citing higher intraoperative cost and considerable learning curve compared to conventional lapar
Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is proven to preserve the benefits of minimally invasive techniques compared to traditional open surgical procedures. Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a well-documented complication following splenectomy. The overall incidence of PVT is estimated in up to 55%. It has been postulated that PVT is more common following LS compared to the open splenectomy (OS). It is hypothesized that any extended exposure to pneumoperitoneum increases the risk of PVT. Han
Introduction: Laparoscopic–assisted surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has been gaining in popularity over the past decade. However, there remains a paucity of large, population-based studies comparing the trends and outcomes of Laparoscopic Surgery (LS) to the more established Open Surgical (OS) technique.
Materials and Methods: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was used to retrospectively identify patients who underwent LS and OS for IBD from 2009 to 2012. Trends in d
Aims: AirSeal® is a novel class of valve-free insufflation system that enables a stable pneumoperitoneum with continuous smoke evacuation and CO2 recirculation during laparoscopic surgery. Comparison data to standard CO2 pressure pneumoperitoneum insufflators is scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential advantages of AirSeal® compared to a standard CO2 insufflator.
Methods: Between January 2013 and January 2014, patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colorectal
Introduction: There is a paucity of literature surrounding the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic repair for acutely incarcerated abdominal hernias. The objective of this study was to compare the 30-day morbidity and mortality between laparoscopic and open repairs of incarcerated abdominal hernias.
Methods and Procedures: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from the National Surgery Quality Improvement Program from 2005 to 2012. The study population was selected using ICD-