Purpose: For advanced laparoscopists, the greatest benefit of robotic surgical technology is in its use for complex procedures, ones that require significant dexterity in limited workspace and are challenging with conventional instrumentation. We present our 3-year institutional experience using robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for complex pediatric surgical procedures. Methods: Retrospective review from 2003 to 2006 of […]
Back ground: The bleeding during the laparoscopic surgery adds much stress to the surgeons. Our experiences of near-infrared (NR) laparoscope that used for sentinel lymphnodes detection inspired the possibility of better visualization under the bleeding situation. Therefore, we examined the visibility of NR scope on an experimental basis.Materials and Methods: NR scope (805}15nm: Olympus Corp.) […]
Objective: Learning an advanced laparoscopic procedure is a complex process that requires clinical exposure, direct teaching, and deliberate practice. However, expert laparoscopic surgeons automate their knowledge making it difficult to teach all of the incremental steps. The aim of this study was to deconstruct the operative steps of a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) and develop […]
Bakground: Although an increasing number of reports on laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) have recently been documented, it has not achieved worldwide acceptance yet. The aim of this study is to analyze our experiences of LDP and evaluate its usefulness. Methods: Thirty-two patients underwent LDP from June 2004 to July 2007 in Seoul national University Bundang […]
Introduction: Adjustable gastric banding has become the operation of choice for bariatric surgery. Following operative placement, close follow-up with adjustments of the band are essential for optimal weight loss. Defining the optimal volume of an initial fill may minimize the cost associated with fluoroscopic guidance and create a guidepost for inexperienced surgeons. The newer AP […]