INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study is to review the laparoscopic management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTS). Gastrointestinal stromal tumours are rare gastrointestinal cancers (0.1-3.0%). Complete resection of the tumour is the definitive management. In most institutions, traditional open resection of GISTs is the gold standard based on currently available evidence-based medicine. In several case […]
Abstract : Post traumatic hepatic artery aneurysm is a rare cause of hemobilia especially in pediatric age group. A case of post traumatic hepatic artery aneurysm managed successfully by selective hepatic artery embolisation is reported. Case Summary: A 5 year old boy had history of fall while trying to ride the school bus. USG revealed […]
Abstract : Pain upper abdomen following laparoscopic cholecystectomy often presents with diagnostic dilemma. We present 13 cases of gall bladder / cystic duct remnant containing stones that presented with recurrent biliary symptoms. Material & Methods : Over the last 10 years, 13 patients were referred to our institution for the evaluation of unexplained recurrent biliary […]
Bronchopleural fistula represents one of the most serious complications after pneumonectomy with an incidence of 1% to 12%. Viable tissue reinforcement, which are pleura, intercostals muscle, pericardium, omentum etc., reduces this complication. Among these tissues pedicled omental flaps have been widely used because of better results due to abundance of viable tissue and excellent vascularization. […]
Background: Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) can be expected to reduce postoperative mobidity, especially pulmonary complications, and motality. But further refinements are needed to realize the theoretical advantadges and improve survival.Aim: To assess our outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy and investigate the opitimum approach.Method: Between August 2000 and December 2007, we performed minimally invasive esophagectomy for […]