BACKGROUND: A new therapy (VBLOC) that intermittently blocks both vagi near the esophagogastric junction using high-frequency electrical algorithms has been reported to lower excess weight 14.2 (+/-) 2.2% in obese subjects as part of an earlier 6 month feasibility trial. The therapy is delivered by laparoscopically implanted electrodes. The proposed mechanisms for weight loss are […]
Excessive sweating is a problem that affects 0.6% of the population. It is most prevalent in young adults. Since 1985 bilateral thoroscopic sympathectomy (ETS) has been available, being performed as an outpatient with minimal side effects. It is 98% effective in controlling hand sweating, but has a higher failure rate with severe compensatory sweating (CS) […]
IntroductionA common challenge during laparoscopic surgery is proper usage of the 30 degree laparoscope. Optimal images are obtained by adjusting both the axis of the scope and the angle of lens as determined by the orientation of the light cord. Hence, utilizing a novice as the primary camera operator often results in a frustrating and […]
LS is feasible and reproducible and it means the best example of MIS for colon disease. However technical difficulty as well outcome would depend on the initial diagnosis. The aim of this paper has been to asses the outcome differences in relation to the diverse indications for LS. Material and methods. We retrieved from a […]
Aim: Intra-thoracic stomach (ITS) represents the most extreme form of paraesophageal hernia (PEH). A high rate of recurrences after laparoscopic repair of PEH has prompted the widespread use of mesh for hiatal reinforcement. However mesh placement can have serious complications. We aim to show that mesh is not needed routinely as long as attention is […]