Introduction: This study aimed to compare clinical and oncologic outcomes to laparoscopic (LAPR) and open abdominoperineal resection (OAPR) for rectal cancer.Methods: All consecutive patients undergoing LAPR for primary rectal cancer between 2000 and July 2007 were included. Consecutive cases of OAPR underewent between 1995 and 2007 were compared with LAPR.Results: Twenty four patients with LAPR […]
INTRODUCTION: Perforation of marginal ulcer is a known complication of laparoscopic Roux-en-y gastric bypass (LRYGB), and although not extensively reported in the literature, laparoscopic repair may be a feasible option to avoid the morbidity associated with a large midline laparotomy incision. Our objective is to present our experience with laparoscopic repair of perforated marginal ulcers […]
Introduction: The Magnetic Anchoring and Guidance System (MAGS) includes a handheld external magnet that controls deployable internal surgical instruments (camera, auxiliary light source, grasper, retractors, and cautery dissector) via magnetic attraction forces. We have successfully performed transvaginal NOTES cholecystectomy using MAGS instruments in porcine models with up to 2.5cm thick abdominal walls. The purpose of […]
Aim of the study: Conventional open herniorrhaphy in children has been reported to have 2~3% recurrence and 10~20% postoperative contralateral hernia rates. We developed a unique technique to achieve completely extraperitoneal ligation of patent processus vaginalis (PPV) without any skip areas, sparing the spermatic cord and vessels under laparoscopic control. Our technique should be theoretically […]
BACKGROUND: The role of laparoscopic gastrectomy in the treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma.AIM: To compare open and laparoscopic gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma.METHODS : Between january 2000 and december 2006, we prospectively enrolled all patients operated for gastric adenocarcinoma. Datas were later analyzed according to the type of procedure (open versus laparoscopic). Parameters included : operative incidents, conversion, […]