Background: Currently, surgeons may implant three different types of bands within the LapBand system. However, there is little data to guide the selection process. This study aims to determine the relationship between a patient’s body mass index (BMI), height, and weight and the anatomical measurements of the gastric cardia in morbidly obese patients undergoing LapBand […]
The use of the BioEnterics intragastric balloon® is generally considered to be safe and efficacious for short-term weight loss, however complications have been reported. The most commonly reported complications include balloon intolerance requiring early removal, gastric erosions, gastric ulcerations, esophagitis, and early deflation of the device.We report a case of a esophageal perforation following endoscopic […]
Objectives of study-Mesh application in endoscopic hernia surgery is universal. Textile, weight and pore size of mesh continue to be debated. LWMs with larger pores seem to address the concerns of host response. Aim of this study was to evaluate the advantages if any of LWMs over PPMs in totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair of inguinal […]
Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery was introduced for the treatment of colorectal cancer about 15 years ago in Japan and now has been rapidly widespread. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopy-assisted surgery for colorectal cancer in aspects of treatment results and expenses as compared to open surgery.Patients and Methods: […]
INTRODUCTION: Early conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy for patients with gangrenous cholecystitis has been advocated. This study investigated the impact of early conversion on patient outcome. AIMS & METHODS: Data from all patients with gangrenous cholecystitis undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy between 1995 and 2006 whose procedure had been converted to open surgery were collected and […]