Introduction: Extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds have been shown to be effective for reconstruction of esophageal tissue in pre-clinical models. The remodeled tissue showed mature epithelialization, a distinct submucosal layer characterized by dense, organized collagenous tissue, and an organized, appropriately oriented skeletal muscle layer that was integrated into the adjacent normal muscle tissue. Herein, we describe […]
Introduction:Many patients undergoing abdominal surgery have coexisting abdominal pathologies. In the majority of cases, these patients are subject to multiple operations, via the same laparoscopic or open approaches. When co-existing pathologies belong to different systems, or require the involvement of different surgical specialities, the trend has been to treat in a single anaesthesia. When feasible, […]
Introduction: Laparoscopic partial gastrectomy is widely accepted for gastric GIST, because wide resections and excessive lymphadenectomy are usually not required. On the other hand, single port access (SPA) surgery became popular with its cosmetic and less pain benefit for the patients. Therefore, we started SPA partial gastrectomy for gastric GIST.Patients and Operative technique: From July […]
BACKGROUND: Obesity is an increasingly common condition with serious associated morbidity and decreased life expectancy. Swedish adjustable gastric banding (SAGB) is effective in inducing weight loss, as well as being minimally invasive, totally reversible, and adjustable to the patient’s needs.CASE REPORT: A 23-year old morbidly obese (BMI 40) female patient underwent adjustable gastric banding with […]
Patients who have undergone roux-en-y gastric bypass may require upper endoscopic evaluation for a variety of reasons which may or may not be related to their surgical procedure. The ability to access the remnant stomach or biliary tree by the traditional transoral route may be only possible through specialized endoscopic or percutanous procedures, or even […]