Introduction: To further reduce trauma of the abdominal wall and improve cosmesis, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) has been advocated. Aim of this study is to describe the first experiences with the implementation of SILS at the Medical University of Vienna. Methods: We analyzed all SILS procedures performed between November 2008 and September 2009. Data […]
Introduction: Single Port Endoscopic Surgery (SPES) and Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) are the emerging surgical concepts of the 21st century. In both techniques the aim is to minimize the surgical aggression by reducing the entry ports and to have better cosmetic results. The aim of the current study is to assess the opinion […]
INTRODUCTION: Gastrointestinal tract duplications are rare malformations that can affect any segment of the gastrointestinal tract, although half of the cases occur in the ileum. They are divided into cystic and tubular and can be either adjacent or completely separated from the intestine.As we have had the opportunity to diagnose a patient with this issue […]
Introduction: With the rising number of bariatric surgeries performed in the United States the surgical and Gastroenterological teams are face with an increased number of complications. Reoperations for complications after bariatric surgery are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) postoperative complications are mainly represented by gastric fistula with an occurrence rate […]
Background: With the increased worldwide involvement of the United States military, the demand for surgeons continues to increase. Deployment of these individuals places a great burden on their families, their surgical practices, and their careers. Many of these physicians are still in residency and attempting to obtain further training positions. We describe the use of […]