present, local excision using TEM is accepted method of operation of T1 rectal cancer. However, it is connected with 7-10% risk of metastases in the regional lymph nodes. Endoscopic posterior mesore
surgical treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, usefulness of 3-field lymph node dissection has been advocated for a long time. In order to complete lymph node dissecction during thor
laparoscopic treatment is the standard of care for radical treatment of deep infiltrating pelvic endometriosis. If a bowel resection is necessary, a muscle-split or Pfannenstiel incision is made to e
the introduction of single port surgery, the presumed advantages were improved cosmesis, decrease of pain and shorter length of stay. The aim of this study was to compare early outcomes of single por
tattoos are routinely used to facilitate laparoscopic localization of colonic neoplasms. Tattoos are not commonly used for rectal cancers. Although it is easy to localize a rectal cancer via endoscop
transvaginal laparoscopic approach to performing abdominal surgery requires the placement of a port in the vaginal canal. There is concern about intraabdominal contamination of the peritoneal cavity
of a viable natural orifice (NOTES) technique for inguinal herniorrhaphy (IH) has been primarily hindered by the inadequacy of available endoscopic instrumentation to effect peritoneal dissection and
of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy argue that the single incision at the umbilicus is much larger than in standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The primary aim of this study was to inve
technologies can considerably improve preoperative planning, enhance surgeon’s skill and simplify complex procedures approach. Augmented reality techniques, robot assisted operations and computer ass
of the article: Ball/ Globe diathermy instrument an essential instrument in laparoscopic surgical procedure.Description of the technology and method of use or applicationIn laparoscopic procedure di
potential of single port laparoscopic operating is at present greatly constrained by the currently available commercial devices in both their design and construction as well as their cost (which rest
resection of early malignancies of the GI tract is justified in patients with a negligible risk of lymph node metastasis. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) enables the organ-sparing and en-bloc
research is highly dependent on the availability of data, its accuracy, completeness, and suitability for analysis. ProVation™ MD is a dictation system for endoscopic procedures made by Wolters
SAGES Global Affairs Committee has organized numerous international proctoring courses aimed at teaching the basic skills required to perform safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy. These courses require
assess the feasibility and outcome of laparoscopic sphincter-preserving surgery for low rectal cancer using intersphincteric resection technique and a bulldog clamp. Methods We applyed a new techniqu
Esophageal squamous cell cancer located in the lower third of the esophagus often indicates surgery with left transthoracic approach. Surgery with left thoracotomy is less invasive than right thoraco
Minimally invasive esophagectomy without thoracotomy has the potential advantages of an easier recovery after operation and fewer pulmonary complications. We introduced mediastinocopic transhiatal es
pronounced incidence of device-associated infections has numerous causes and many corresponding potential solutions. Among these solutions is the coating of externally communicating devices with anti
laparoscopic surgery is rapidly gaining popularity but is accompanied by a unique set of challenges. Limitations in this technique are characterized by a loss of surgical triangulation and counterint
Ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL) is used for cosmetic surgery. This technology may be also applied for debulking intra-abdominal fat. Potential applications are omental fat reduction for treatme
from esophageal and gastric perforation carries a high morbidity and often requires surgical intervention. In spite of the promising early results from esophageal stenting, migration of the stent con
is evolving as an improved technique and an alternative to NOTES. The impossibility to use assistants impairs the the adequate retraction of gallbladder fundus. We have developed a novel self-retaini
surgery has problems associated with two-dimensional image projection and loss of alignment between the surgeon’s hands and visual field. Data from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endosc
quest to minimize pain and scarring from surgical access has led to the development of novel techniques and surgical platforms. Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) emerged as a re