Our surgical group has performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a single port since 10 years ago using needles instead of attendance ports. From May to August of 2007, we have used in selected cases (5 cases), magnets for traction of the gallbladder fundus as an alternative for the use of the reins and to improve the […]
Introduction: As the performance of upper GI endoscopy and especially endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has increased since 1968, so has the incidence of duodenal perforation. The frequency of use of ERCP varies among hospitals and depends on availability of trained endocopists, equipment, and facilities. Methods: A retrospective review was carried out of ERCP-related perforations of […]
Introduction: The application of flexible endoscopy tools for Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is constrained due to limitations in dexterity, instrument insertion, navigation, visualization, and retraction. Miniature endolumenal robots that are not constrained by the natural orifice can mitigate these constraints through providing a stable platform for visualization and dexterous manipulation. This video demonstrates […]
Objective: Laparoscopic-assisted surgery for advanced cancer of the colon and rectum remains controversial. Our institute has limited indication of laparoscopic-assisted surgery for Stage III of colorectal cancer. N2 is contra-indication for laparoscopic-assisted surgery. But actual pathological findings revealed pN2 in some cases, because of underdiagnosis of lymph node metastasis. The purpose of this study was […]
IntroductionIn the morbidly obese, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) effectively achieves weight loss with the resolution of co-morbidities. One of the complications of this procedure is the development of gastro-jejunal anastomotic stricture. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of post-operative stricture on weight loss.Methods and proceduresWe performed a retrospective review of […]