Objective: Laparo-endoscopic single site (LESS) surgery for cholecystectomy and appendectomy have been described in the literature. However, the benefits of these procedures to traditional laparoscopic approaches has yet to be determined. To date, LESS surgery for placement of an adjustable gastric band has not been published or documented. Our goal is to determine the safety […]
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot study was to analyze our initial experience using single umbilical incision cholecystectomy (SILC) with conventional laparoscopic equipment in comparison with standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). METHODS: Between June 1, 2008 and September 30, 2008, data from all consecutive patients undergoing LC by two surgeons were prospectively collected and retrospectively analyzed […]
Endoluminal surgery has enjoyed renewed interest in the age of NOTES. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) represents the only established experience to date of endoluminal surgery. Demonstrated is a TEM submucosal, partial full thickness local excision of a 3cm polyp based on the 2nd valve. The resultant defect is closed primarily. Session: Podium Video Presentation Program […]
OBJECTIVE: After introduction in the 1990s, the minimally invasive approach for lung resection is performed in specialized institutions. Various minimally invasive techniques have been proposed, with and without minithoracotomy. Variations in the technique include an anterior versus a posterior approach, either with or without rib spreading. This study discusses a technique using anterior minithoracotomy for […]
Introduction:The optimal treatment of hemorrhoids remains an active topic in the surgical community. New technology and approaches have offered potentially less traumatic and painful treatment for symptomatic hemorrhoid disease. This study was designed to compare the surgical outcomes and costs of hemorrhoidectomy performed by a new bipolar vessel sealer device EnSeal™ with those performed by […]