Schwannomas are tumors arising from Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. Their presence in the gastrointestinal system is rare. Colonic schwannomas are an extremely rare variant accounti
Patients with impaired mobility undergoing bariatric surgery may have higher risk for post-operative complications. They may also experience significant improvement i
Gastroparesis is a chronic and debilitating disease, with an increasing prevalence in the United States. Prokinetic, antiemetic medications and behavioral modificatio
Splenic peliosis is exceptionally rare, but has been reported in a few case reports. We present a video of a patient with a history of pulmonary nodules (positive for Mycobacterium avium complex),
Minimally invasive approach for hepatic segmentectomy is feasible, but some concerns regarding limitations for tumors in the posterosuperior segments (VII-VIII here)
This is a case presentation of a 63 year old female with history of sigmoid colon cancer presenting for resection. The patient underwent a laparoscopic sigmoidectomy with end to side colorectal an
Due to the emphasis of oncologic principle, complete mesocolic excision (CME) for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was recommended. According to European CME and Japane
In this video, we present a laparoscopic resection of a large esophageal diverticulum with Heller myotomy in the setting of a large paraesophageal hernia repair. The patient is a 78 year old female
A total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis removes the entire colon and rectum while preserving the anal sphincter and, hence, normal bowel function and fecal continence. It is techn
The omentum is known as the policeman of the abdomen due to it's immunologic properties. It is vascularand lymphocute rich. An omentum flap has a long pedicle, is malleable and bulky. We prese