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An Initial Experience with a New Radiofrequency Vessel Sealer in Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Eren Berber, MD Cleveland Clinic Objective: Over the last decade, techniques have been developed for laparoscopic liver resection (LLR). Still, one of the drawbacks is the dependency on multiple different devices for various steps of the procedure. Ideal would be to have a device that could be used to divide and provide hemostasis to the… Continue Reading
National Disparities in Laparoscopic Procedures for Colon Cancer
Monirah Al Nasser, MD, Eric Schneider, PhD, Susan Gearhart, MD, Elizabeth Wick, MD, Sandy Fang, MD, Adil Haider, MD, MPH, Jonathan Efron, MD Johns Hopkins University INTRODUCTION: Racial disparity in the treatment of colorectal cancer has been cited as a potential cause for differences in mortality. This study compares the rates of laparoscopic procedures performed… Continue Reading
Anastomotic leaks – Is stapler brand a risk factor?
Bruce A Orkin, MD, Daniel A Popowich, MD Thufts Medical Center BACKGROUND Anastomotic leaks are one of the most feared complications of intestinal surgery. The vast majority of colonic anastomoses are created using mechanical staplers. A string of recent anastomotic leaks prompted analysis of risk factors. We hypothesized that the brand of stapler was the… Continue Reading