Objective: Telesimulation (TS) is a novel concept that uses the internet to link simulators between an instructor and trainee in different locations.The objective of this study was to determine if TS could be used to teach FLS from Canada to Botswana, Africa. Methods: Pre-test FLS scores were obtained for each surgeon during a first visit […]
Background: Nowadays, laparoscopic surgery has feasibility of partial liver resection and pancreatectomy because of less invasion than a conventional open operation. It is known increased intra-abdominal pressure on the liver and on the pancreas induce reduction of micro- and macro-circulation and this cause severe damage on splanchnic organs. However there is not enough monitoring method […]
Five year experience in laparoscopic appendectomy in a private general Hospital in Mexico CityObjetive.- To describe the surgical approach and laparoscopic management of acute appendicitis, report and compare our results with the literature.Methods.- We review and included all laparoscopic appendectomy procedures (L.A.P.) in a five year period realized in Hospital Espanol in Mexico City. Statistical […]
Introduction: The short-form 36 (SF-36) health survey has proven to be a reliable tool when assessing the burden of disease on both physical and mental health. Moreover, it is widely used to assess the effects of various treatment options on the overall quality of life. Using the SF-36 questionnaire, our goal was to quantify the […]
Background: Minimally-invasive surgery is associated with a decreased activation of both systemic and peritoneal immunity as compared to the open (O) technique. However, the hepatic response to laparoscopic (L) and hand-assisted (HA) surgery has not been defined well. We postulated that both laparoscopic and hand-assisted approaches are associated with a diminished expression of hepatic pro-inflammatory […]