Ausgabe 3/2009
Inhalt (41 Artikel)
High-frequency epicardial ultrasound: review of a multipurpose intraoperative tool for coronary surgery
Ricardo P. J. Budde, Patricia F. A. Bakker, Paul F. Gründeman, Cornelius Borst
“Peek port”: a novel approach for avoiding conversion in laparoscopic colectomy
Thomas E. Read, Javier Salgado, David Ferraro, Richard Fortunato, Philip F. Caushaj
Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: lessons learned from 3,100 hernia repairs over 15 years
Jean-Louis Dulucq, Pascal Wintringer, Ahmad Mahajna
The use of composite meshes in laparoscopic repair of abdominal wall hernias: are there differences in biocompatibily?
Christine Schug-Pass, Florian Sommerer, Andrea Tannapfel, Hans Lippert, Ferdinand Köckerling
Laparoscopic and open reversal of Hartmann’s procedure—a comparative retrospective analysis
Haggi Mazeh, Alexander J. Greenstein, Kristin Swedish, Scott Q. Nguyen, Aaron Lipskar, Kaare J. Weber, Edward H. Chin, Celia M. Divino
Factors influencing the rising rates of adrenal surgery: analysis of a 25-year experience
Antonio Toniato, Isabella Boschin, Paolo Bernante, Mirto Foletto, Anna Maria Guolo, Maria Rosa Pelizzo, Giuseppe Opocher, Enzo Ballotta, Franco Mantero
Robotic implantation of gastric electrical stimulation electrodes for gastroparesis
Jon C. Gould, Chirag Dholakia
Optimising laparoscopic cholangiography time using a simple cannulation technique
Ahmad H. M. Nassar, Gamal El Shallaly, Ahmed H. Hamouda
Solid-state semiconductors are better alternatives to arc-lamps for efficient and uniform illumination in minimal access surgery
Alex C. H. Lee, Daniel S. Elson, Mark A. Neil, Sunil Kumar, Bingo W. Ling, Fernando Bello, George B. Hanna
Routine diagnostic laparoscopy reduces the rate of unnecessary appendicectomies in young women
S. Garbarino, S. M. Shimi
The effect of pentoxifylline on oxidative stress in CO2 pneumoperitoneum
Ayhan Dinckan, Emel Sahin, Mehmet Ogus, Kemal Emek, Saadet Gumuslu
Visual exposure using single-handed magnet-driven intra-abdominal wireless camera in minimal access surgery
Morkos Fakhry, Brendan Gallagher, Fernando Bello, George B. Hanna
Cytokine responses following laparoscopic or open pyeloplasty in children
Longxin Wang, Weijun Qin, Feng Tian, Geng Zhang, Jianglin Yuan, He Wang
Health-related quality of life following vertical banded gastroplasty
Gerbrand C. M. van Hout, Frederiek A. M. Fortuin, Aline J. M. Pelle, Marieke E. Blokland-Koomen, Guus L. van Heck
Outcome of surgical fundoplication for extra-oesophageal symptoms of reflux
Mohd Iqbal, A. J. Batch, Krishna Moorthy, B. T. Cooper, R. T. Spychal
Use of a colonoscope for distal duodenal stent placement in patients with malignant obstruction
Suzanne M. Jeurnink, Alessandro Repici, Carmelo Luigiano, Nico Pagano, Ernst J. Kuipers, Peter D. Siersema
Impact of pneumoperitoneum on renal perfusion and excretory function: beneficial effects of nitroglycerine
Bishara Bishara, Tony Karram, Samer Khatib, Rawi Ramadan, Henry Schwartz, Aaron Hoffman, Zaid Abassi
Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer: quality of life, body image, cosmesis, and functional results
Marco Scarpa, Francesca Erroi, Cesare Ruffolo, Eleonora Mollica, Lino Polese, Giulia Pozza, Lorenzo Norberto, Davide F. D’Amico, Imerio Angriman
Mesna protects splanchnic organs from oxidative stress induced by pneumoperitoneum
Petros Ypsilantis, Ioannis Tentes, Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos, Alexandros Kortsaris, Constantinos Simopoulos
Objective evaluation of expert and novice performance during robotic surgical training tasks
Timothy N. Judkins, Dmitry Oleynikov, Nick Stergiou
Does the placement of a FRECA gastrostomy at the time of laparoscopic fundoplication impact on outcome?
N. Barber, C. A. Carden, A. A. Mahomed
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy using hook electrocautery: a safe, simple, and inexpensive alternative
Joshua E. Roller, Sebastián G. de la Fuente, Eric J. DeMaria, Aurora D. Pryor
Clinical utility of routine barium esophagram after laparoscopic anterior esophageal myotomy for achalasia
Lora Melman, Jessica A. Quinlan, Bruce L. Hall, L. Michael Brunt, Richard A. Pierce, Valerie Halpin, J. Christopher Eagon, Brian Robertson, Margaret Frisella, Brent D. Matthews
Expert benchmark for the GI Mentor IITM
Roy Phitayakorn, Jeffrey M. Marks, Harry L. Reynolds, Conor P. Delaney
The use of self-expanding silicone stents in esophageal cancer care: optimal pre-, peri-, and postoperative care
Robert Martin, Ryan Duvall, Susan Ellis, Charles R. Scoggins
Learning curves for laparoscopic sigmoidectomy used to manage curable sigmoid colon cancer: single-institute, three-surgeon experience
Dong Hyun Choi, Woon Kyung Jeong, Sang-Woo Lim, Tae Sung Chung, Jung-In Park, Seok-Byung Lim, Hyo Seong Choi, Byung-Ho Nam, Hee Jin Chang, Seung-Yong Jeong
Laparoscopic colectomy for colonic polyps
Oded Zmora, Barak Benjamin, Avi Reshef, David Neufeld, Danny Rosin, Ehud Klein, Amram Ayalon, Baruch Shpitz
Technical skills assessment as part of the selection process for a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery
Javier Salgado, Teodor P. Grantcharov, Pavlos K. Papasavas, Daniel J. Gagne, Philip F. Caushaj
Psychomotor performance measured in a virtual environment correlates with technical skills in the operating room
Pavi S. Kundhal, Teodor P. Grantcharov
Open label, prospective, randomized controlled trial of an endoscopic duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve versus low calorie diet for pre-operative weight loss in bariatric surgery
M. Tarnoff, L. Rodriguez, A. Escalona, A. Ramos, M. Neto, M. Alamo, E. Reyes, F. Pimentel, L. Ibanez
A new and standardized approach for trocar placement in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Namir Katkhouda, Ashkan Moazzez, Sarah Popek, Shirin Towfigh, Brett Cohen, Billy Lam, Valy Boulom
Postural mechatronic assistant for laparoscopic solo surgery (PMASS)
Arturo Minor Martinez, Jesús Villalobos Gomez, Ricardo Ordorica Flores, Daniel Lorias Espinoza
Reply to: Re: “NOTES: Where have we been and where are we going” (2008; 22(5):1143–1145) and “Transvaginal endoscopic appendectomy in humans: a unique approach to NOTES, world’s first” (2008; 22(5):1343–1347)
Chinnusamy Palanivelu, Muthukumaran Rangarajan
A self-tailored hernia mesh using lightweight material: a cautionary note
W. T. Ng, Y. K. Lee
Laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy: an evidence-based review
Colin A. Walsh, Stewart R. Walsh
Laparoscopic biopsy: a simple detection method for Helicobacter pylori in perforated gastroduodenal ulcer patients undergoing laparoscopic repair
Kuo-Feng Hsu, Chung-Bao Hsieh, Ming-Lang Shih