IntroductionLaparoscopic appendectomy requires 3-4 skin incisions to place 3-4 trocars. We describe a technique for single incision transumbilical appendectomy that utilizes the same equipment required to perform standard laparoscopic appendectomy. MethodsSixteen patients underwent single incision laparoscopic appendectomy using the new technique, operative time, and complications were recorded. ResultsSixteen patients underwent single incision laparoscopic appendectomy with […]
Introduction: Laparoscopic skills training outside the operating room is becoming the standard for educating surgical residents. Because of the specific procedure, and the difference from open surgery, it is imperative to establish unique training system to promote efficiency of learning laparoscopic skills. Recently in Japan, Japanese Society for Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) authorized technical experts who […]
BackgroundTimely and accurate staging of oesophago-gastric cancer can prevent unnecessary surgical intervention and associated patient morbidity. Role of peritoneal cytology in staging of theses cancers is not well established. We conducted a survey among Upper GI surgeons to get their views regarding the role of peritoneal cytology in upper GI cancers. MethodsA questionnaire was designed […]
Objective: Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is increasingly being incorporated into armamentarium of different techniques for esophagectomy. We report our initial experience with MIE and compare the outcomes to patients who underwent traditional TH approach. Method: A retrospective review was conducted of 14 patients who underwent MIE at a single academic institution from January 2008 to […]
Background: Open transthoracic oesophogectomy is a major procedure which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recently thoracoscopic procedures have offered a potentially advantageous alternative because of less operative trauma compared with thoracotomy. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of open oesophagectomy(OE) with the best available minimally invasive technique, total minimally invasive […]