Background: Laparoscopy requires a reliable light source to provide adequate visualization. However, thermal energy is produced as a by product from the optical cable. This study attempts to quantify the degree of thermal damage secondary to the fiber optic light source. Temperature variation at the tip of the optical cable was examined also. Methods: Using […]
Many general surgical procedures are being performed increasingly via laparoscopy. The short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a potential postoperative complication after intraabdominal procedures. Intestinal ischemia secondary to pneumoperitoneum has been reported after a variety of laparoscopic procedures. Our aim was to evaluate potential mechanisms of SBS following laparoscopic procedures. The records of 85 adult patients […]
Background:The science of surgical quality measurement is evolving!The need for unplanned early reoperation usually represents a major adverse event in the patient’s postoperative course. Unplanned early reoperations were suggested as a possible quality indicator in general surgery .There are only a small number of prospective studies concerning this issue in general surgery, and no reports […]
Introduction: The risk of a venous thromboembolic event (VTE) after bariatric surgery remains a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and liability. A survey of ASBS members showed the incidence of DVT/PE after open bariatric surgery to be 2.63% and 0.95% respectively. Reviews of the laparoscopic literature demonstrate a risk of symptomatic VTE to be 0.8-2.4. […]
Introduction:The most common causes for small-bowel obstructions with subsequent strangulation are intra-abdominal adhesions and external hernias. The occurrence of an internal hernia through a congenital or iatrogenic defect in the falciform ligament is extremely rare. However in the era of minimally invasive surgery, an increase in laparoscopic port related complications have been increasing. Method and […]