Purpose: To demonstrate current refinements of technique in performing a duodenal anastomosis in a neonate with duodenal atresia. Methods: A 33 week premature infant with a prenatal diagnosis of Duodenal atresia was explored laparoscopically on day two of life for repair. The patients weight was 2 Kg. Two 3mm ports and one 4mm port were […]
Introduction: 60 hernia repairs in 56 patients were surveyed over a thirteenmonth period, based on hypothesis of less inflammatory reaction equalsless pain. Methods: We accumulated a survey asking patients at their level of pain and discomfort performing certain tasks. The survey consisted of 5 questions with the first modeling that of the Carolina Comfort Scale, […]
Introduction: Laparoscopic partial gastrectomy is frequently performed for the treatment of gastric submucosal tumor, especially less than 5cm. Resection with an automatic suture instrument is associated with excessive removal of gastric mucosa for intraluminal growing tumors, which may result in postoperative stenosis or distortion. A laporoscopic partial gastrectomy assisted by ESD to prevent excessive removal […]
Introduction: The management of acute appendicitis (AA), despite the controversy surrounding it, is having constant increase to minimal access surgery. The discussions focused on the advantages of this type of surgery, throughout the specialized literature, are usually based on reports of procedures performed by well-trained surgeons, rather than resident surgeons. To determine if laparoscopic appendectomy […]
Objectives of StudyStapled hemorrhoidopexy has become a popular, safe, day care, standard of care procedure for properly selected cases of symptomatic hemorrhoids. A clean, faeces free rectum is desirable for optimum results. There is no unanimity on the extent and type of ideal rectal preparation. A clean rectum should facilitate operative manoeuvres and minimize any […]