Obejectives: To present the technique and the results of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) using 3 ports technique for the treatment of the morbid obesity. Method and Materials: This is a retrospective review of the medical records for the patients who have underwent LRYGBP using 3 ports technique and were operated by the first author […]
INTRODUCTION: Lumbar hernias are rare defects of the posterolateral abdominal wall. Surgical repair of lumbar hernias is challenging because they are bounded inferiorly by the iliac bone, which makes adequate mesh fixation difficult. We demonstrate a method of a laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair utilizing bone anchor fixation at the inferior border. METHODS: The patient is […]
Objective: Does truncal vagotomy enhance weight loss when combined with LAGB? Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) causes weight loss primarily through a mechanical restrictive mechanism. The vagus nerve provides connections between the brain and the gut through afferent and hormonal signals that regulate fullness and satiation. Published studies demonstrate clinically significant weight loss in subjects […]
Several randomized controlled studies have shown that bowel prep is unnecessary in open colectomy.1,2, 3 Laparoscopic colectomy is a viable alternative to open colectomy for most disease conditions, and offers significant benefits of decreased pain, length of stay, and faster recovery. The use of bowel prep in laparoscopic colectomy has not been examined in a […]
PurposeThe purpose was to evaluate a novel design for resorbable mesh fixation with regards to biocompatibility, prevention of mesh migration and to determine if the resorbable material produced any adverse effect on tissue integration. Methods Eight female Yorkshire pigs underwent surgical creation of a 1.5cm fascial defect on each side of the abdominal midline. Defects […]