AbstractObjective: Single-port trans-umbilical laparoscopy has emerged as an attempt to further enhance cosmetic benefits and reduce morbidity of minimally invasive surgery. There were some reports about single-port laparoscopic colectomy in the world. However, this technique requires a specialized multichannel port for introducing laparoscope and articulating instruments. We present our preliminary experience of using conventional ports […]
Introduction. The anatomy of the gastric bypass poses difficulties for the surgeon in evaluating and treating gastric bypass patients with upper gastrointestinal tract and biliary diseases. Gallbladder disease is significantly increased in the morbid obese patient and also in patients who lose weight at a rapid rate. There are several methods that have been described […]
INTRODUCTION In patients with a previous history of abdominal surgeries or loco-regional treatments for hepatic tumors, abdominal adhesions may interrupt the performance of subsequent therapy using the laparoscopic approach. We have been attempting the preoperative detection of abdominal wall adhesion, using ultrasound in order to achieve a safer Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) for liver tumors. METHODS […]
Endo-laparoscopic surgery has evolved dramatically since the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy 20 years ago but today a newest concept of single port endo-laparoscopic surgery (SPES) is becoming popular. The advantages of this novel approach seems to be the less invasiveness by reducing the number of incisions and the less postop pain. Certainly, new instruments and additional […]
Background. Aim of this study is to evaluate feasibility, oncological safety and short-term outcomes of robotic total mesorectal excision (R-TME) for rectal cancer compared to laparoscopic TME (L-TME). Materials and Methods. From January 2008 to June 2009 50 patients with histological proven adenocarcinoma of middle and lower rectum were enrolled. Mean age was 64.6 years, […]