AbstractBackground: Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States and worldwide. Roux-en-y gastric bypass is most common bariatric surgical procedure performed. We propose a minimally invasive technique which is easily duplicated to gain access to the gastric remnant and the biliary tree.Method: Report of two cases with suspicion of choledocholithiasis and history of roux-en-Y […]
Objective of the Study: Establish a cross-cultural, collaborative surgical educational exchange program with locoregional partners in South Asia in order to advance minimally-invasive surgery in rural areas with an established supporting infrastructure. Four areas will be addressed: advanced GI laparoscopy, educational exchange, collaborative research, and community outreach. Methods: Using Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) […]
The basic tenet in management of penetrating rectal injuries is diversion of feces after other injuries are excluded. Laparoscopy may offer expeditious work-up and diversion all in one setting with comparable safety and benefits of a minimally invasive approach. To support this hypothesis, we reviewed all patients with suspected rectal injuries in last 2 years.Method: […]
Introduction: Duodenal polyps are rare lesions traditionally excised using endoscopic or open techniques. Laparoscopic resection is a useful approach for large lesions or in patients not suitable for laparotomy. Methods: A 56 year-old morbidly obese female (BMI = 60) with anemia was found to have a 3 cm sessile polyp at the junction of the […]
From 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2007 151 patients with complex pelvic pathology underwent placement of lighted ureteral stents by a general surgeon (JR) or gynecologist (SM). None of the patients had a ureteral injury that underwent pre-procedure ureteral stent placement. The procedures included laparoscopic colorectal surgery for diverticular disease(33 patients(pts), colon or rectal cancer(12pts), pelvic endometriosis(endo) with […]