Surgical Endoscopy

Modifications of coagulation and fibrinolytic parameters in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

R. Vecchio, E. Cacciola, M. Martino, R.R. Cacciola, B.V. MacFadyen

Laparoscopic repair of two unusual traumatic colorectal injuries

S. Narayanan, M.A. Scott, G. Bose

Large bowel ischemia following laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty

D. Bandyopadhyay, C.R. Kapadia

The effect of using laparoscopic instruments on muscle activation patterns during minimally invasive surgical training procedures

N.E. Quick, J.C. Gillette, R. Shapiro, G.L. Adrales, D. Gerlach, A.E. Park

Laparoscopic revision of failed open bariatric procedures

J.T. McCormick, P.K. Papasavas, P.F. Caushaj, D.J. Gagné

Use of a new energy-based vessel ligation device during laparoscopic gynecologic oncologic surgery

J. Dubuc-Lissoir

Routine preoperative laboratory analyses are unnecessary before elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

T.N. Robinson, W.L. Biffl, E.E. Moore, J.K. Heimbach, C.M. Calkins, J. Burch

Clinical outcome of simultaneous self-expandable metal stents for palliation of malignant biliary and duodenal obstruction

M. Kaw, S. Singh, H. Gagneja

Is gastroscopy still a valid diagnostic tool in detecting gastric MALT lymphomas?

N.G. Kelessis, P.P. Vassilopoulos, K.G. Tsamakidis, M.G. Bai, S. Avital, R.J. Rosenthal

Laparoscopic approach to fever of unknown origin

J.E. Arch-Ferrer, D. Velázquez-Fernández, J. Sierra-Madero, X. López-Karpovitch, A. Ángeles-Ángeles, R. Gamino, M.F. Herrera

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with two original lifting bars

H. O'hara, T. Hirai, Y. Masuda, H. Niwa, M. Taniguti

Letter: Ethical issues in endoscopic surgery

Therapeutic laparoscopy for abdominal trauma

Y.B. Chol, K.S. Lim

Minimally invasive surgery training in Canada

P.M. Chiasson, D.E. Pace, C.M. Schlachta, J. Mamazza, E.C. Poulin

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

D. Oliak, G.H. Ballantyne, P. Weber, A. Wasielewski, R.J. Davies, H.J. Schmidt

Improving accuracy in identifying the gastroesophageal junction during laparoscopic antireflux surgery

L. Chang, B. Oelschlager, M. Barreca, C. Pellegrini

Lap Band® adjustable gastric banding system

L. Angrisani, F. Furbetta, S.B. Doldi, N. Basso, M. Lucchese, F. Giacomelli, M. Zappa, L. Cosmo, A. Veneziani, G.U. Turicchia, M. Alkilani, P. Forestieri, G. Lesti, F. Puglisi, M. Toppino, F. Campanile, F.D. Capizzi, C. D'Atri, L. Sciptoni, C. Giardiello, N. Lorenzo, S. Lacitignola, N. Belvederesi, B. Marzano, P. Bernate, A. Iuppa, V. Borrelli, M. Lorenzo

Result of 310 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication as hospital outpatients or at a free-standing surgery center

S. Ray

A report on the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) outcomes initiative:

L. Khaitan, K. Apelgren, J. Hunter, L.W. Traverso

Polyester (Parietex) mesh for total extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

B. Ramshaw, F. Abiad, G. Voeller, R. Wilson, E. Mason

Effect of surgical trauma on epithelial cell adhesion molecule (GA-733) vaccine–induced tumor resistance

I. Kirman, A. Maydelman, Z. Asi, R.L. Whelan

Endoscopic dilation of gastroesophageal anastomosis stricture after gastric bypass

C.A. Barba, M.S. Butensky, M. Lorenzo, R. Newman

Prediction of postoperative gas bloating after laparoscopic antireflux procedures based on 24-h pH acid reflux pattern

P.K. Papasavas, R.J. Keenan, W.W. Yeaney, P.F. Caushaj, D.J. Gagné, R.J. Landreneau

Surgical trial investigating nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux and sleep (STINGERS)

J.A. Cohen, A. Arain, P.A. Harris, D.W. Byrne, M.D. Holzman, K.W. Sharp, W.O. Richards

First year experience of patients undergoing the stretta procedure

H. Houston, L. Khaitan, M. Holzman, W.O. Richards

Endoscopic mucosal resection for advanced non-polypoid colorectal adenoma and early stage carcinoma

U. Bergmann, H.G. Beger

Laparoscopic antireflux surgery

M.G. Patti, S. Perretta, P.M. Fisichella, A. D'Avanzo, C. Galvani, V. Gorodner, L.W. Way

Renal hemodynamics during carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum

F. Lindberg, D. Bergqvist, M. Björck, I. Rasmussen

Prospective evaluation of novel system for jejunal feeding

A. Hauenschild, H. Schnell-Kretschmer, J. Teichmann, P.D. Hardt, B. Santosa, D. Reiter, M. Brendel, M. Vollerthun, R. Scheu, H.U. Klör

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy by ultrasonic dissection without cystic duct and artery ligature

C.G.S. Hüscher, M.M. Lirici, M. Di Paola, F. Crafa, C. Napolitano, A. Mereu, A. Recher, A. Corradi, M. Amini

Learning curve of video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy and extensive lymphadenectomy for squamous cell cancer of the thoracic esophagus and results

H. Osugi, M. Takemura, M. Higashino, N. Takada, S. Lee, M. Ueno, Y. Tanaka, K. Fukuhara, Y. Hashimoto, Y. Fujiwara, H. Kinoshita

Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy with lateral transsection of the uterine vessels

C. Köhler, K. Hasenbein, P. Klemm, R. Tozzi, A. Schneider

Day-case laparoscopic hernia repair in a single unit

J.M. McCloud, D.S. Evans

Comparison between three-dimensional presentation of endoscopic procedures with polarization glasses and an autostereoscopic display

U.D.A. Mueller-Richter, A. Limberger, P. Weber, W. Spitzer, M. Schilling

The analysis of the usefulness of laparoscopic microwave coagulation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with poor hepatic reserve by serial measurements of IL-6, cytokine antagonists, and C-reactive protein

H. Sadamori, T. Yagi, Y. Kanaoka, Y. Morimoto, M. Inagaki, T. Ishikawa, H. Matsukawa, H. Matsuda, H. Iwagaki, N. Tanaka

Meetings, millions, mentors, motives

J.D. Mellinger

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