Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is emerging as a primary procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. We compare the outcomes of patients undergoing LSG vs laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Specifically we examine the perioperative and postoperative variables and short term weight loss. Methods: This study is a retrospective review of a prospective database of […]
Introduction: Ganglioneuromas are rare benign masses that arise from neural crest cells. Intra-abdominally they can arise anywhere along the sympathetic nerve chain in the retroperitoneum and often remain clinically silent until they achieve a significant size. Surgical exploration is often necessary for diagnosis and treatment. A laparoscopic approach to this area can be challenging but […]
POSTER ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To improve patient’s satisfaction, reduction of post operative dysphagia, and the possibility of using this technique modification in all cases, despite alterations in esophageal motility.METHODS: Fundoplication was performed with the following features: a) 360º, b) Symmetrical: sutured to the right side of the esophagus, c) Longer: 4 to 5 cm., d) Floppy: […]
Background: Percutaneous endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (PESG) may have a role as a restrictive weight loss procedure. We hypothesize that we can safely perform a durable PESG using full thickness endoluminal plications. Methods: After developing the PESG on ex-vivo porcine stomachs and 6 non-survival procedures, we tested the durability by performing 6 survival procedures on 30 […]
Introduction: We introduce our integrated circumstances of virtual imaging to support diagnosis, operative procedures and education, including a new computer aided diagnosis system (CADS) to detect metastatic lymph nodes (LNs) in laparoscopic surgery. Methods: The effects of virtual colonography using only air instead of contrast medium, 3D-CT, and filmless PASC, were investigated. The accuracy of […]