In this case, we examine the operative management of an 83 year old female urgently presenting with a strangulated femoral hernia. Laparoscopic repair using a transabdominal preperitoneal approach
Reconstruction options following subtotal gastrectomy include Billroth II (B2) and Roux-en-y. Both are associated with similar overall perioperative morbidity and mortality; bile gastritis and marg
This is a 64 year-old female referred for a symptomatic paraesophageal hernia and an esophageal mass. She was taken to the operating room for a hybrid laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair and
Laparoscopic fundoplication is the gold standard treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) refractory to medical management. Although many studies have com
Weight loss after bariatric surgery has been shown to improve both blood pressure and glycemic control following surgery. However, the effect of bariatric surgery on