Minimally invasive techniques have greatly improved outcomes in bariatric surgery. Recently, robotic-assisted techniques have been increasingly adopted. Relatively li
Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has been recognized as the standard therapy for patients with medically refractory immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). The short-term results afte
Historically, standard post-operative management of patients undergoing laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery has been placement of a foley catheter and nasogastric tube
Reported rates of reoperation to revise or remove the gastric bands range anywhere from 3% to 40% in small series or reports, with no long term population estimates i
This study was undertaken to determine whether nurses’ attitudes reflect discrimination against women in Surgery. In Surgery, traditional gender roles have dict