Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the United States. The optimal surgical approach, whether laparoscopic or open, remain
Suturing the abdominal wall and peritoneum is becoming a current trend in laparoscopic hernia repair. As laparoscopic suturing is technically demanding, it has justif
Utilization of minimal invasive surgery (MIS) is on the rise, and laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia (lapPEH) repairs are an increasingly common procedure. Most lapPEH
Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) was FDA approved as a surgical option for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in 2012. However, for patients with
Most patients who present for achalasia surgery are already on PPI therapy. Achalasia surgery can cause reflux and the immediate cessation of PPIs can caus
A 63-year-old male presented for his first screening colonoscopy. On the day of the procedure, he was asymptomatic and physical examination was unremarkable.
He und
Using motion analysis, we aim to identify differences between junior and senior residents performing the laparoscopic peg transfer task, and the impact of a distracti
The laparoscopic procedure for splenic flexure advanced colon cancer is oncologically difficult to perform. The reasons are including anatomical surrounding the important organs and various variati
The use of laparoscopy is proven to improve patient outcomes and costs. Prior work showed that laparoscopy had higher daily opioid use than open colorectal surgery
Standardizing nursing care for colorectal surgical patients will enhance recovery by reducing physiologic and psychological stress, improve patient post op pain, expedite bowel function, and decrea