Objective: Our purpose was to compare the efficacy of crural injection of Bupivacaine on perioperative analgesic requirements in patients undergoing laparoscopic nissens fundoplication. Methods: We performed a double blind prospective randomized cohort study to minimize experimenter expectancy on the results. 50 patients planned for laparoscopic nissens fundopilcation were chosen and assigned in to two groups […]
Single-incision laparoscopic splenectomy for ITP Summary: A technique for single incision laparoscopic splenectomy in a normal sized spleen and using a single 2cm peri-umbilical incision is demonstrated. We used three 5mm ports and straight laparoscopic instruments. This approach was chosen to allow the use of a 5mm scope, a straight (non-articulated) 5mm ultrasonic scissor and […]
Objective: To elucidate whether or not a higher level of post-operative monitoring is warranted in the OSA patient population undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Introduction: Morbidly obese patients are at increased risk for serious health conditions including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients diagnosed with OSA prior to bariatric surgery are considered to be at higher […]
BACKGROUND: The abdominoperineal resection was a standard method for low-rectum carcinoma treatment. It was associated with significant mortality and morbidity which were decreasing with the development of preoperative diagnostic procedures, new surgical techniques and new surgical instruments.AIM: Pelvic peritonization is important prevention of postoperative adhesions and postoperative irradiations of terminal ileum for patients who need […]
Background Laparoscopy azygoportal disconnection maybe an alternative to open azygoportal disconnection on portal hypertension, the paper aimed to compare clinical effects of laparoscopy or open azygoportal disconnection on portal hypertension, and to discuss the methodology, safety, and effectiveness of laparoscopic splenectomy combined with devascularization of the lower esophagus and upper stomach. Methods Eighty patients (from […]