A Systematic Review of Pain After Anti-reflux Surgery
David Bunting, Mr, Lukasz Szczebiot, Dr, Paul Peyser, Mr. The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall, UK. IntroductionThe benefits of anti-reflux surgery are well established. Laparoscopic techniques have been shown to be generally safe and effective. Whilst some postoperative discomfort is common, a small percentage of patients suffer persistent and severe pain after anti-reflux surgery.… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Gastrectomies in Gastric Cancer Patients: A Singapore\’s Institution Initial Experience
Aung M Oo, MD, V Shelat, MD, K H Lim, MD, A Koura, MD, J Rao, MD. Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore INTRODUCTIONCancer of the stomach is the fifth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common cancer in women in Singapore. Gastrectomy with D2 lymphadnectomy has been proven to be the… Continue Reading
Initial Experience of Prosthetic Mesh in Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Paraesophageal Hiatus Hernia
H Poon, MD MRCS, A Patel, MD MRCS, A S Perry, MD FRCS, M S Wadley, MD FRCS. Department of Upper GI Surgery, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester, UK INTRODUCTIONParaesophageal hiatus hernias (PHH) can present with disabling symptoms and may result in life-threatening complications. Laparoscopic repair is now considered routine in many centres although a… Continue Reading