LSG is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure in the US/Canada and the Asia-Pacific region. However, LSG can result in new GERD and may worsen preexisting GERD.i LSG patients with GERD not well controlled with PPI do not have good treatment options except for more invasive, anatomy-altering gastric bypass surgery. LES electrical stimulation therapy has shown to improve outcomes in GERD patients.ii-iii
Aim: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of LES stimulation in LSG patients with GERD
Background: Testicular atrophy following groin hernia repair is a major concern for any male patient. There is very scant literature regarding the impact of inguinal hernia and its mesh repair on testicular function and sexual function following both open and laparoscopic techniques. The present study was designed to compare TAPP and TEP repair in terms of testicular and sexual function, quality of life and chronic groin pain.
Methods: The study was conducted from November 2012 to June 2014. 16
Introduction: Laparoscopic hepatectomy remains to be one of the most difficult procedures for young surgeons. We have recently developed a new training method and procedure-standardization for young surgeons to perform laparoscopic left hepatectomy (Lap-LHx). The aim of this study is to clarify the effect of our method for young surgeons to perform Lap-LHx.
Methods: Standardization of Lap-LHx: After mobilization of left lobe, left 1st Glissonean pedicle is encircled using the Arantius’ ligament
Introduction: Laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy (LPG) with double tract reconstruction (DTR) is an attractive treatment option for proximal gastric cancer when considering the advantages of a function preservation, including improved nutrition and a decreased incidence of postopertive reflux esophagitis. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of LPG with DTR and to compare the functional outcomes of LPG with laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG).
Methods: Between November 2011 and A
Introduction
Rapid Evaporative Ionization Mass Spectrometry (REIMS) provides the operating surgeon with tumour phenotypic data in near real time based on analysis of the mucosal lipidome.(1) This study determined the accuracy of REIMS for detecting established histological biomarkers of poor prognostic outcome in colorectal cancer.
Methods
This was a prospective, observational multi-centred cohort study. Patients undergoing elective surgical resection for colorectal cancer were recruited at S