Image-guided surgery (IGS) is growing in importance with each year. Various imaging technologies are used. A major one is ultrasound (US). This is inexpensive and safe, howev
In laparoscopic bariatric surgery, retraction of the liver is essential to ensure appropriate visualization of the surgical field. Many devices currently employed for
Colorectal surgery for benign and malignant conditions commonly results in the formation of an excretory stoma with population prevalence rates as high as 2-4 per thous
Current laparoscopic imaging systems require frequent and sometimes cumbersome manual adjustment of the camera to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. The field of
Flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum is feasible, but electrocautery and CO2 laser technology carry the risk of collateral thermal injury. Thulium las
Yoo Shin Choi, MD, Hyun Gang, md. Chung-Ang University Hospital. Objective: The aim of this randomized, double-blind study trial was to evaluate the effect of intraperitoneal (IP) lidocaine instillation and intravenous (IV) lidocaine infusion on postoperative pain control after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods: Seventy-two patients who underwent LC were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Group […]
Ezra N Teitelbaum, MD, Nathaniel J Soper, MD, Byron F Santos, MD, Fahd O Arafat, MD, John E Pandolfino, MD, Peter J Kahrilas, MD, Ikuo Hirano, MD, Eric S Hungness, MD. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. INTRODUCTION: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel surgical operation for the treatment of achalasia. Here we analyze […]
Ludovic Marx, MD, Mahery Raharimanantsoa, MD, Stefano Mandala, MD, Antonio D’Urso, MD, Michel Vix, MD, Didier Mutter, MD, PhD, FACS. University Hospital of Strasbourg, Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery; IRCAD; IHU Strasbourg. Introduction Incisional and ventral hernias are commonly encountered surgical indications in regular surgical practice and emergency situations. Their management is associated with […]
Jan P Kaminski, MD, MBA, Kenneth W Bueltmann, MD, Marek Rudnicki, MD, PhD. University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals. INTRODUCTION: Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RAC) was introduced about five years ago, and has recently gained popularity in general surgery as more surgeons have become familiar with the technique. High cost of the procedure seems to affect its […]
Carter T Smith, MD, Micah G Katz, Janet M Bellingham, MD, Bridget Welch, Glen E Leverson, PhD, Luke Funk, MD, MPH, Jacob A Greenberg, MD, EdM. University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study is to estimate the incidence of and risk factors for incisional hernia formation following primary abdominal solid organ transplantation. […]