Background: Aim of this study was to compare the oncological results of local excision performed with Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) versus Laparoscopic Resection (LR) with total mesorectal excision in the treatment of T2 N0, G1-2 rectal cancer following NT in both arms, with a 5 years minimum follow-up. Methods: In the period comprised between April […]
Introduction: Mid-esophageal diverticulum is often associated with a concomitant esophageal motility disorder. The treatment consists of esophagomyotomy in addition to excision of the diverticulum. In patients with mid-esophageal diverticulum, the laparoscopic approach is less well accepted. Methods: We present a video of a 78 year old female with a long history of regurgitation, intermittent dysphagia […]
Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for various gall bladder diseases. However in 5-10%, certain cases still require conversion to conventional cholecystectomy. The aim of this study is to identify the factors and likelihood of conversion rates in experienced surgeons when performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods A retrospective and prospective analysis of 3090 patients […]
Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is the choice for treatment of acute appendicitis, mainly for young females because of the possibility of gynecologic illness. According to the new trends a scarless surgery is desirable. TUES and NOTES requires a selected subset of patients. We present a modified LA capable to resolve common or complicated cases for […]
BackgroundLaparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has the advantage of lesser pain, early recovery and lesser wound morbidity. There is no consensus on the best groin hernia repair. There are two standard techniques of Laparoscopic Inguinal hernia repair – Total Extra Peritoneal repair (TEP) and Trans – Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal repair (TAPP). There are not many trials available […]