Surgical Endoscopy

Guidelines for granting of privileges for gastrointestinal endoscopy

L. W. Traverso

Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding for morbid obesity

A. Szold, S. Abu-Abeid

Prospective randomized trial comparing conventional laparoscopic colectomy with hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy

E.M. Targarona, E. Gracia, J. Garriga, C. Martínez-Bru, M. Cortés, R. Boluda, L. Lerma, M. Trías

Simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

C.-G. Schmedt, P. Däubler, B.J. Leibl, K. Kraft, R. Bittner

Short-term impact of carbon dioxide, helium, and gasless laparoscopic donor nephrectomy on renal function and histomorphology in donor and recipient

E.J. Hazebroek, R.W.F. Bruin, N.D. Bouvy, S. Duikeren, F. Bonthuis, R.L. Marquet, I.M. Bajema, D.P. Hayes, J.N.M. IJzermans, H.J. Bonjer

The positive impact of laparoscopic adrenalectomy on complications of adrenal surgery

L.M. Brunt

A critical analysis of intraoperative time utilization in laparoscopic adrenalectomy

E. Berber, Q.-Y. Duh, O.H. Clark, A.E. Siperstein

Outcome of esophageal adenocarcinoma detected during endoscopic biopsy surveillance for Barrett's esophagus

R. Incarbone, L. Bonavina, G. Saino, D. Bona, A. Peracchia

Ergonomic principles of task alignment, visual display, and direction of execution of laparoscopic bowel suturing

T.A. Emam, G. Hanna, A. Cuschieri

Outcome of laparoscopic splenectomy based on hematologic indication

M. Rosen, F. Brody, R.M. Walsh, M. Tarnoff, J. Malm, J. Ponsky

Sequence and task analysis of instrument use in common laparoscopic procedures

N.Y. Mehta, R.S. Haluck, M.I. Frecker, A.J. Snyder

Ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

J.B.Y. So, K.F. Cheong, C. Sng, W.K. Cheah, P. Goh

Peritoneal closure reduces port site metastases

A. Agostini, F. Robin, J.P. Jais, M. Aggerbeck, F. Vildé, B. Blanc, F. Lécuru

Hematogenous spread as a mechanism for the generation of abdominal wound metastases following laparoscopy

S. Brundell, T. Ellis, T. Dodd, D.I. Watson, P.J. Hewett

Functional anatomy of the papilla Vateri

F.P. Paulsen, T. Bobka, M. Tsokos, U.R. Fölsch, B.N. Tillmann

Endoscopic-assisted subcutaneous mastectomy and axillary dissection with immediate mammary prosthesis reconstruction for early breast cancer

W.S. Ho, S.Y. Ying, A.C.W. Chan

Experience with endoscopic axillary lymphadenectomy using needlescopic instruments in patients with breast cancer

N. Tagaya, K. Kubota

Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to pancreatic cancer

Y.T. Wong, D.M. Brams, L. Munson, L. Sanders, F. Heiss, M. Chase, D.H. Birkett

Systemic acute-phase response after laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy

M. Grande, G.F. Tucci, O. Adorisio, A. Barini, F. Rulli, A. Neri, F. Franchi, A.M. Farinon

An experimental model of gastroschisis using fetoendoscopy

J.M. Guys, C. Esposito, J. Simeoni, C. D'Ercole, O. Paut, A. Bouzid, L. Boubli

Endoscopic total parathyroidectomy by the anterior chest approach for renal hyperparathyroidism

Y. Ikeda, H. Takami, M. Niimi, S. Kan, Y. Sasaki, J. Takayama

Transitions in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

H. Lau, D.C. Brooks

Availability of lobe-selective bronchial blockade for video-assisted thoracic surgery

T. Morikawa, H. Sugiura, M. Kaji, Y. Sasamura, S. Okushiba, S. Kondo, H. Katoh, T. Ishitani, T. Mayumi, H. Watanabe

Increased insufflation pressure enhances the development of liver metastasis in a mouse laparoscopy model

H. Ishida, D. Hashimoto, H. Nakada, I. Takeuchi, T. Hoshino, N. Murata, Y. Idezuki, M. Hosono

Laparoscopic intracorporeal ultrasound versus fluoroscopic intraoperative cholangiography

V.J. Halpin, D. Dunnegan, N.J. Soper

Sealing of cystic duct with bipolar electrocoagulation

S. Schulze, V.B. Krisitiansen, B. Fischer Hansen, J. Rosenberg

Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia

S. Bageacu, P. Blanc, C. Breton, M. Gonzales, J. Porcheron, M. Chabert, J.G. Balique

Ultrasound-guided interventional procedures of the liver during laparoscopy

R. Santambrogio, P. Bianchi, A. Pasta, A. Palmisano, M. Montorsi

Thoracoscopic surgery for pneumothorax in older patients

T. Onuki, M. Murasugi, T. Ikeda, K. Oyama, S. Nitta

Laparoscopy in a case of pediatric blunt abdominal trauma

A.J. McKinley, A.A. Mahomed

Laparoscopic repair of an extrahiatal hernia caused by congenital dysplasia

P. Rittler, R. Boehm, T.P. Hüttl, G. Meyer, F.W. Schildberg

Planned totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic Spigelian hernia repair

M. Tarnoff, M. Rosen, F. Brody

Previous appendicitis may affect peritoneal overlap of the mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

R. Vecchio, M. Martino, G. Lipari, L. Sambataro

Right hepatic duct emptying into the cystic duct

M. Hashimoto, M. Hashimoto, T. Ishikawa, T. Iizuka, M. Matsuda, G. Watanabe

Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus

L. Boni, A. Benevento, G. Dionigi, R. Dionigi

Gallstone ileus as a complication of cholecystolithiasis

R. Sapuła, W. Skibinski

Abdominal wall sinus due to impacting gallstone during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

T.E. Pavlidis, B.T. Papaziogas, I.M. Koutelidakis, T.B. Papaziogas

Anxiety disorder after laparoscopic refundoplication as a cause of dysphagia

T. Kamolz, T. Bammer, R. Pointner

Laprascopic extraction of a swallowed fork in a patient first diagnosed with bulimia nervosa

C. Schenk, G. Mugomba, R.A. Dabidian, H. Scheuerecker, F. Glaser

Laparoscopic extirpation of a giant ovarian cyst

V.A. Postma, J.A. Wegdam, I.M.C. Janssen

Yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser therapy of esophageal granular cell tumor

L. Norberto, E. Urso, I. Angriman, R. Ranzato, F. Erroi, S. Marino, S. Tosato, C. Ruffolo, D.F. D'Amico

Ventricular fibrillation caused by electrocoagulation during laparoscopic surgery

W.M.C. Klop, P.J.F.M. Lohuis, R.P. Strating, W. Mulder

Aortic injury during laparoscopic fundoplication

P.L. Leggett, C.D. Bissell, R. Churchman-Winn

Laparoscopic resection of a large periadrenal nonmalignant pheochromocytoma

E.E. Frezza, S. Ikramuddin, W. Gourash, P. Schauer

Bilateral anterior minithoracotomy with video assistance for lung volume reduction surgery and pulmonary metastasectomy

T. d'Amato, T.S. Santucci, R.S. Macherey, S. Bartley, R.H. Maley, R.J. Landreneau

Principles of privileging and credentialing for endoscopy and colonoscopy

S. D. Wexner, G. M. Eisen, C. Simmang

Erratum to: Laparoscopic reoperative antireflux surgery

Z.T. Awad, P.I. Anderson, K. Sato, T.A. Roth, J. Gerhardt, C.J. Filipi

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