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The new space creator for hepatectomy
Chung-Wei Lin, MD Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center Background: Full mobilization of the right liver is crucial for resection of tumors located in right posterior segments and segment VIII. Surgeons usually put their left hand into the space between right diaphragm and liver to tilt and rotate liver toward left for full exposure of… Continue Reading
P6 acustimulation reduced retching following laparoscopic fundoplication: Results of a randomized clinical effectiveness trial
Mark R Wendling, MD, Rebecca Dettorre, W. Scott Melvin, MD, Kyle A Perry, MD The Ohio State University Introduction: Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and retching are common side effects of surgery and anesthesia. Patients undergoing laparoscopic fundoplication represent a high-risk population. Standard therapy includes anti-emetic medication, but concern exists regarding their efficacy and side… Continue Reading
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using a novel bi-directional dissecting device? A preclinical study
Philip Chiu, MD, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro, MD, PhD, Anthony Y Teoh, FRCSEd, Cch Lam, RN, Fkl Chan, MD, Ekw Ng, MD, Jyw Lau, MD Institute of Digestive Disease, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Endoscopy Center, University of Tokyo, Japan IntroductionEndoscopic submucosal dissection achieved en-bloc resection for early gastrointestinal neoplasia with excellent outcomes. However,… Continue Reading