Margin negative resection of rectal cancer with minimally invasive techniques remains technically challenging. Robotic surgery, with articulated instruments and
More than 4000 da Vinci Surgical Systems (DVSS) have been installed worldwide. However, robotic gastrectomy (RG) reportedly has the disadvantages of longer operative ti
Management of patients on chronic anti-coagulation (AC) in bariatric surgery may present a challenge, as there is a delicate balance between risks of bleeding an
Esophageal motility disorders are increasingly recognized after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and may be underdiagnosed. Esophageal dilatation
Gastroparesis is a debilitating functional disorder of the stomach marked by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Patients with severe,