Introduction: Laparoscopic colectomy has been proven to be an accepted option for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Its application in high-risk patients is still controversial. This study reviewed the outcome of high-risk patients who underwent laparoscopic resection for colorectal neoplasm. Methods: During the study period, data on patients with colorectal resection were collected propectively. In […]
Introduction: Pediatric endoscopic rertograde cholagiopancreatography (ERCP) is not routinely performed by most therapeutic endoscopists. The challenges of a pediatric anatomy, pediatric physiology, rare indications, and the need for side viewing endoscope preclude this procedure from becoming popular by pediatric gastroenterologist or laparoendoscopic surgeons. This investigation studied the hypothesis that pediatric ERCP can be performed by […]
BackgroundConcerns for patient safety have rendered the need for alternative training strategies outside of the operating-theatre. Mental Practice (MP), ‘the cognitive rehearsal of a task prior to performance,’ has been successful in sport and aviation to enhance imagery and thus skill. This study aims to develop and validate a MP training strategy for laparoscopic surgery.MethodA […]
Introduction: Controversy exists as to the need for preoperative esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Specifically, do findings alter the medical and surgical management. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of preoperative EGD in the therapeutic strategy of bariatric surgery. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients undergoing […]
Introduction: Primary hyperaldosteronism may be caused by adrenal hyperplasia (nodular [NH] or diffuse [DH]) or functional adenoma [FA]. We compare response of hypertension and hypokalemia for both pathologies following laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Methods: All adrenalectomies performed for hyperaldosteronsim at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. Hypertension / hypokalemia were considered improved in patients with reduction in […]