This is a case presentation of a 63 year old female with history of sigmoid colon cancer presenting for resection. The patient underwent a laparoscopic sigmoidectomy with end to side colorectal an
Due to the emphasis of oncologic principle, complete mesocolic excision (CME) for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was recommended. According to European CME and Japane
In this video, we present a laparoscopic resection of a large esophageal diverticulum with Heller myotomy in the setting of a large paraesophageal hernia repair. The patient is a 78 year old female
A total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis removes the entire colon and rectum while preserving the anal sphincter and, hence, normal bowel function and fecal continence. It is techn
The omentum is known as the policeman of the abdomen due to it's immunologic properties. It is vascularand lymphocute rich. An omentum flap has a long pedicle, is malleable and bulky. We prese