Thoracoscopic management of volvulus of the gastric conduit following minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy
Jeremy M Linson, MD, Bestoun Ahmed, MD, Ziad Awad, MD, FACS. UF COM Jacksonville, FL We present a case of emergent thoracoscopic management of volvulus of the gastric conduit following minimally invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy. The patient is a 69 year old caucasian male with a history of adenocarcinoma of the lower third of the esophagus.… Continue Reading
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VATS vagotomy for persistent GJ ulcer after GBP: A single institution experience
Tiffany Tanner, MD, Lora Melman, MD, Erika Leung, John Price, MD, Brent Sorenson, MD. Saint Luke's Hospital INTRODUCTION: Marginal ulcer is a potentially serious complication after gastric bypass surgery, occurring in 5-7% of patients. Many reports in the literature describe revisional transabdominal gastrojejunostomy for ulcers that are refractory to medical management, and only one study… Continue Reading
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VHR utilizing Centrality Bars mesh with balloon anchor system: A new 3 trocar technique reducing pain & recurrence post-op
Ragui W Sadek, MD, FACS, Andrew M Wassef, BS. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Background: Ventral hernias (VH) account for 25% of abdominal wall hernias with a greater prevalence in female patients. Being one of the most common procedures amongst general surgeons, laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias spurs quite the debate with respect to… Continue Reading
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