Surgical Endoscopy

Better health care with improved safety ... but how?
pp. 725-726(2)
Author: Cuschieri, A.

Efficacy and safety of reuse of disposable laparoscopic instruments in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized study
pp. 727-731(5)
Authors: Colak, T.; Ersoz, G.; Akca, T.; Kanik, A.; Aydin, S.

Laparoscopic resections for colorectal cancer: Does conversion survival?
pp. 732-735(4)
Authors: Moloo, H.; Mamazza, J.; Poulin, E.; Burpee, S.; Bendavid, Y.; Klein, L.; Gregoire, R.; Schlachta, C.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transrectal aspiration of pelvic fluid collections
pp. 736-740(5)
Authors: Sailer, M.; Bussen, D.; Fuchs, K.; Thiede, A.

Laparoscopic approach in the treatment of epiphrenic diverticula: long-term results
pp. 741-745(5)
Authors: Genio, A.; Rossetti, G.; Maffettone, V.; Renzi, A.; Brusciano, L.; Limongelli, P.; Cuttitta, D.; Russo, G.; Genio, G.

Early feeding after laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: the pros and cons
pp. 746-748(3)
Authors: Bilt, J.; Kramer, W.; Zee, D.; Bax, N.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy Using Endoloops: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
pp. 749-750(2)
Authors: Beldi, G.; Muggli, K.; Helbling, C.; Schlumpf, R.

Laparoscopic nephrectomy for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
pp. 751-754(4)
Authors: Bendavid, Y.; Moloo, H.; Klein, L.; Burpee, S.; Schlachta, C.; Poulin, E.; Mamazza, J.

Experience with routine intraabdominal cultures during laparoscopic gastric bypass with implications for antibiotic prophylaxis
pp. 755-756(2)
Authors: Williams, M.; Champion, J.

Can the procedure for prolapsing hemorrhoids (PPH) be done twice? Results of a porcine model
pp. 757-761(5)
Authors: Zmora, O.; Colquhoun, P.; Abramson, S.; Weiss, E. G.; Efron, J.; Vernava, A. M.; Nogueras, J. J.; Wexner, S. D.

Laparoscopic management of common bile duct stones
pp. 762-765(4)
Authors: Ebner, S.; Rechner, J.; Beller, S.; Erhart, K.; Riegler, F.; Szinicz, G.

Hematological long-term results of laparoscopic splenectomy for patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: a case control study
pp. 766-770(5)
Authors: Berends, F.; Schep, N.; Cuesta, M.; Bonjer, H.; Kappers-Klunne, M.; Huijgens, P.; Kazemier, G.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: Ascending the learning curve
pp. 771-773(3)
Authors: David, G.; Yoav, M.; Gross, D.; Reissman, P.

Preoperative lower esophageal sphincter pressure has little influence on the outcome of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia
pp. 774-778(5)
Authors: Gorodner, M.; Galvani, C.; Fisichella, P.; Patti, M.

Disruptive visions: surgical education
pp. 779-781(3)
Author: Satava, R. M.

Computer-enhanced laparoscopic training system (CELTS): bridging the gap
pp. 782-789(8)
Authors: Stylopoulos, N.; Cotin, S.; Maithel, S.K.; Ottensmeyer, M.; Jackson, P.G.; Bardsley, R.S.; Neumann, P.F.; Rattner, D.W.; Dawson, S.L.

Dexterity enhancement with robotic surgery
pp. 790-795(6)
Authors: Moorthy, K.; Munz, Y.; Dosis, A.; Hernandez, J.; Martin, S.; Bello, F.; Rockall, T.; Darzi, A.

Outpatient laparoscopic surgery: feasibility and consequences for education and health care costs
pp. 796-801(6)
Authors: Skattum, J.; Edwin, B.; Trondsen, E.; Mjåland, O.; Raeder, J.; Buanes, T.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for biliary dyskinesia: Correlation of preoperative cholecystokinin cholescintigraphy results with postoperative outcome
pp. 802-806(5)
Authors: Bingener, J.; Richards, M.; Schwesinger, W.; Sirinek, K.

Aberrant left hepatic artery in laparoscopic antireflux procedures
pp. 807-811(5)
Authors: Klingler, P.; Seelig, M.; Floch, N.; Branton, S.; Freund, M.; Katada, N.; Hinder, R.

Laparoscopically assisted transhiatal resection for malignancies of the distal esophagus
pp. 812-817(6)
Authors: Broek, W.; Makay, Ö.; Berends, F.; Yuan, J.; Houdijk, A.; Meijer, S.; Cuesta, M.

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication after failure of Enteryx injection into the lower esophageal sphincter
pp. 818-820(3)
Authors: Nakadi, I.; Closset, J.; Moor, V.; Coppens, E.; Zalcman, M.; Devière, J.; Gelin, M.

Comparison between the right side and subxiphoid bilateral approaches in performing video-assisted thoracoscopic extended thymectomy for myasthenia gravis
pp. 821-824(4)
Authors: Hsu, C.; Chuang, C.; Hsu., N.; Chen, C.

Two-trocar adnexal surgery: a “quasi” scarless operation
pp. 825-828(4)
Authors: Ghezzi, F.; Raio, L.; Mueller, M.; Cromi, A.; Buttarelli, M.; Bergamini, V.; Bolis, P.

Prolonged intraperitoneal versus extraperitoneal insufflation of carbon dioxide in patients undergoing totally endoscopic robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
pp. 829-833(5)
Authors: Meininger, D.; Byhahn, C.; Wolfram, M.; Mierdl, S.; Kessler, P.; Westphal, K.

Videobronchoscopic guidance makes percutaneous dilational tracheostomy safer
pp. 839-842(4)
Authors: Oberwalder, M.; Weiss, H.; Nehoda, H.; Kafka-Ritsch, R.; Bonatti, H.; Prommegger, R.; Aigner, F.; Profanter, C.

Infrasternal mediastinoscopic surgery for anterior mediastinal masses
pp. 843-846(4)
Authors: Uchiyama, A.; Shimizu, S.; Murai, H.; Ohshima, A.; Konomi, H.; Ogura, Y.; Ishikawa, N.; Yamashita, H.; Matsumoto, S.; Kuroki, S.; Tanaka, M.

Usefulness of epidural anesthesia in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery for infertility in comparison to general anesthesia
pp. 847-851(5)
Authors: Kuramochi, K.; Osuga, Y.; Yano, T.; Momoeda, M.; Fujiwara, T.; Tsutsumi, O.; Tamai, H.; Hanaoka, K.; Koga, K.; Yoshino, O.; Taketani, Y.

Laparoscopy alone is superior to peritoneal cytology in staging gastric and esophageal carcinoma
pp. 852-856(5)
Authors: Wilkiemeyer, M.; Bieligk, S.; Ashfaq, R.; Jones, D.; Rege, R.; Fleming, J.

Should carcinoma of the colon be treated laparoscopically?
pp. 857-862(6)
Authors: Whelan, R.; Young-Fadok, T.

Needle–knife suprapapillary sphincterotomy avoids postprocedure pancreatitis in patients with sphincter of Oddi dysfunction of biliary type II: a report of three cases
pp. 868-870(3)
Authors: Katsinelos, P.; Beltsis, A.; Paroutoglou, G.; Pilpilidis, I.; Mimidis, K.; Vradelis, S.; Soufleris, K.; Tsolkas, P.; Arvaniti, M.; Papadimitriou, A.; Baltagiannis, S.

Thoracoscopic plication of the diaphragm for postoperative phrenic paralysis: a report of two cases
pp. 868-870(3)
Authors: Alkofer, B.; Roux, Y.; Coffin, O.; Samama, G.

Robot-assisted mediastinal parathyroidectomy
pp. 868-870(3)
Authors: Profanter, C.; Schmid, T.; Prommegger, R.; Bale, R.; Sauper, T.; Bodner, J.

Laparoscopic approach for early gastric cancer within a paraesophageal hiatal hernia
pp. 868-870(3)
Authors: Shah, S. M.; Lee, S. W.; Nishiguchi, K.; Mabuchi, H.; Nomura, E.; Okuda, J.; Tanigawa, N.

Intrahepatic subcapsular hematoma complicating laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 868-870(3)
Authors: Bhandarkar, D.; Katara, A.; Shah, R.

Endoscopic repair of gastrostomy after inadvertent removal of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
pp. 868-870(3)
Authors: Blocksom, J.; Sugawa, C.; Tokioka, S.; Field, E.

Laparoscopic transperitoneal clipping of the inferior mesenteric artery for the management of type II endoleak after endovascular repair of an aneurysm
pp. 870-870(1)
Authors: Ho, P.; Law, W. L.; Tung, P. H. M.; Poon, J. T. C.; Ting, A. C. W.; Cheng, S. W. K.

Laparoscopic removal of ingested pin penetrating the gastric wall in an immunosuppressed patient
pp. 870-870(1)
Authors: Braumann, C.; Goette, O.; Menenakos, C.; Ordemann, J.; Jacobi, C.

Simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a surgical option for multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN 2) patients with bilateral pheochromocytomas
pp. 870-870(1)
Authors: Zimmerman, P.; DaSilva, M.; Newman, T.; Marx, W.; Simon, H.

Pitfalls and complications with laparoscopic intraperitoneal expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch of postoperative ventral hernia
pp. 871-871(1)
Author: Verma, G. R.

Randomized trial of different Intraabdominal pressures and acid–base balance alterations during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 872-872(1)
Authors: Tou, S.; Singh-Ranger, D.

The author replies
pp. 873-873(1)
Authors: Šefr, R.; Puszkailer, K.

Dislocation of the mandible
pp. 874-874(1)
Authors: Mangi, Q.; Ridgway, P. F.; Ibrahim, Z.; Evoy, D.

2004 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Denver, Colorado, USA, 31 March–3 April 2004
pp. 875-875(1)

News and notices
pp. 876-878(3)