BackgroundLaparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (LARS) is now well established as an effective treatment in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Some of the reflux can be severe enough to cause upper respiratory symptoms such as laryngitis, hoarseness, chronic cough. Reflux resulting in aspiration can result in lower respiratory tract illnesses such as asthma and pulmonary […]
Background: Perineal approaches have been preferred for the treatment for full-thickness rectal prolapse in elderly patients despite a higher incidence of recurrence when compared with open abdominal approaches. However laparoscopic rectopexy with or without resection may also be used for elderly patients. Purpose: Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate safety and effectiveness […]
Introduction: Obesity has been challenging for both laparoscopic (LA) surgery and hand-assisted laparoscopic (HAL) surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of LA and. HAL colorectal surgery in obese patients. Methods and procedures: An IRB approved retrospective chart review of a prospectively maintained database was conducted to identify obese patients (BMI>30) […]
Introduction: Adjustments are an integral part of the success of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Without these adjustments, successful weight loss is not possible. Fear and pain could create barriers for patients to receive their proper band adjustments. It is important to understand the patient’s perception of adjustments. The objective of this study was to […]
Introduction: During the last years increasing numbers of children have been reported with a body mass index (BMI) higher than the 85th percentile in the western world. Surgical strategies are still discussed controversially in adolescent patients due to the impact on further maturing process. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is considered as a minimal invasive […]