Magnetic surgery, Reality or Fantasy Introduccion In the way of the mini aggression, arises the need to realize determinations innovations to be able to carry surgical procedures out. For this end, we present our skill based on the electromagnetic energyMethods We realize 90 surgeries with platform NOTES, using a system of withdrawal, creation of space […]
Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic assisted hepatic resection (LAHR) is one of the newly-developed surgical procedures, and requires highly specialized competencies of surgeons for coping with operative bleeding and other complicated difficulties caused by impaired hepatic function. We reviewed our experiences in the LAHR to evaluate whether it was safe and feasible for the treatment of […]
Background : Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) needs longer@operation time, but brings lesser pain, invasiveness after operation compared with open distal gastrectomy (ODG). Patients undergone LADG can recover earlier than ODG. However comparative study of long-term quality after LADG and ODG is not performed.Patients and Method : From August 2007 to July 2006, 197 patients with […]
Introduction: To observe and compare the vessel-sealing ability of LOTUS and Ethicon ultrasonic shears with LigaSure bipolar device using a porcine model.Methods and Procedures:1. Porcine renal vessels of varying diameter were harvested from recently slaughtered animals and sealed/divided by one of the 3 devices.2. A midline laparotomy was performed on 2 anaesthetised pigs. Mesenteric, renal, […]
[Background] Even in the up to date laparoscopic colorectal surgery, transection and anastomosis of the rectum in the narrow pelvic cavity might be challenging. In this study, we compared three methods to find out the best way to do safe and effective laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer.[Patients and methods] Between April 1993 and August 2007, […]