Introduction: Over the past two decades, laparoscopic cholecystectomy has replaced open cholecystectomy as the standard of care for benign gallbladder disease. Recently, attempts have been made to remove the gallbladder through single skin incisions to improve the cosmetic, and possibly other surgical outcomes such as pain. This more complex approach is generally thought to be […]
Introduction: This study is to examine the impact of laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernia on patient’s respiratory function and quality of life. Methods: From 2004 to 2008, 30 consecutive patients with large paraesophageal hernia defined as >50% of stomach in the intrathoracic cavity with a minimum follow-up of 2 years were included in this […]
Introduction: With the increasing experience of surgeons and technical advances, laparoscopic colorectal surgery is finding its place in the emergency setting. The aim of this study was to analyse the feasibility and clinical outcome of emergency laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Methods: A prospectively collected database of all laparoscopic colorectal procedures between January 2008 to August 2009 […]
Gallbladder volvulus is a rare but well recognized entity with approximately 300 cases documented in the literature since 1898. Eighty-five percent of cases occur in the elderly with three times as many women being affected. It is characterized by a generous peritoneal investment of the gallbladder and long, tortuous cystic duct which allows for the […]
Introduction: Stenosis of the gastrojejunostomy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a common occurrence. We have previously presented data demonstrating that the use of a 25-mm circular stapler results in a decreased incidence of stenosis when compared to a 21-mm circular stapler. One potential drawback of the larger diameter stapler is the possibility for impaired […]