A 68 yr lady, presented with complaints of retrosternal discomfort, dyspepsia and regurgitation of swallowed food of 6 months duration. Known hypothyroid on oral thyroxine supplements. On evaluatio
Traditionally, laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) was associated with inpatient hospitalization. More recently, insurers and health systems have pushed for same
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is a common procedure performed for the management of hydrocephalus. Of the complications associated with this procedure, bowel perforation constitutes aro
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feedback of participants upon hands-on laparoscopic liver surgery course on Thiel human bodies and define ways to improve
There are multiple surgical approaches to the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease (PSD). All are associated with wound complications including surgical site infections (SSI), dehiscence, and recur
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States amongst cancers that affect both genders. A small entity of this common disease is synchronous colo
The role of the laparoscopic approach to emergent resection for diverticulitis is unclear. Previous studies have demonstrated its safety and feasibility. There i
Complicated Cholelithiasis can result in episodes of cholangitis and Mirizzi syndrome, extrinsic compression of the common hepatic duct by a stone in the cystic duct or
Chronic illness including hypertension and diabetes means treatment is necessary throughout life. Obesity has declared a chronic disease. Many patients believe that the
Laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP) is an emerging restrictive bariatric procedure that successfully reduces the gastric volume by folding of the gre