OBJECTIVE: In order to diagnose pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) appropriately, direct fluoroscopic examinations of the biliary tract system is necessary. However, for patients without symptoms, these examinations are performed only in selected cases. For some cases, it is not until intraoperative cholangiography (IOCG) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is performed that a patient of PBM without common […]
Introduction: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using a multi-functional miniature in vivo robot to perform complex tasks, such as intracorporeal suturing, through a single incision. Existing technologies for Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS), such as articulating, bent, and flexible instrumentation, are limited in visualization and tissue manipulation capabilities by multiple tools working through a single […]
Polyester Composite versus PTFE in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia RepairIntroduction:Both polyester composite (PCO) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dual meshes are commonly utilized for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Sparse information exists, however, comparing perioperative and long-term outcome by mesh repair. Methods:A prospective database was utilized to identify 116 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic ventral hernia repair at The […]
Optical access (direct insertion method with endoscopic view: optical view method) was reported to be one of the simplified methods for well–experienced endoscopic surgeons on first trocar insertion in laparoscopic surgery. Meanwhile, trocar-related injuries sometimes induce serious outcomes on laparoscopic surgery. Because abdominal wall resistance and rigidity is different from one in case of animal […]
Introduction: Evidence from studies of implicit motor learning suggest that advantages accrue from discouraging the build up of verbal knowledge about the movements that constitute a skill. The advantages include performance that is impervious to demands present in challenging task environments (e.g., stress, fatigue or multi-tasking). The objective of the study was to examine the […]