Surgical Endoscopy

Recent in vivo surgical robot and mechanism developments
pp. 1477-1481(5)
Authors: Rentschler, M.; Oleynikov, D.

Predictors of outcome after obesity surgery in New York state from 1991 to 2003
pp. 1482-1486(5)
Authors: Parker, M.; Loewen, M.; Sullivan, T.; Yatco, E.; Cerabona, T.; Savino, J.; Kaul, A.

Laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair using a nonslit mesh technique
pp. 1487-1491(5)
Authors: Mancini, G.; McClusky, D.; Khaitan, L.; Goldenberg, E.; Heniford, B.; Novitsky, Y.; Park, A.; Kavic, S.; LeBlanc, K.; Elieson, M.; Voeller, G.; Ramshaw, B.

Who should perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy? A 10-year audit
pp. 1492-1497(6)
Authors: Boddy, A.; Bennett, J.; Ranka, S.; Rhodes, M.

Ten-year follow-up of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia shows durability
pp. 1498-1502(5)
Authors: Jeansonne, Louis; White, Brent; Pilger, Kelly; Shane, Matthew; Zagorski, Stanley; Davis, S.; Hunter, John; Lin, Edward; Smith, C.

Medial-to-lateral laparoscopic colon resection: a view beyond the learning curve
pp. 1503-1507(5)
Authors: Kim, J.; Edwards, E.; Bowne, W.; Castro, A.; Moon, V.; Gadangi, P.; Ferzli, G.

Evaluation of the mechanical strength and patency of functional end-to-end anastomoses
pp. 1508-1511(4)
Authors: Goto, T.; Kawasaki, K.; Fujino, Y.; Kanemitsu, K.; Kamigaki, T.; Kuroda, D.; Suzuki, Y.; Kuroda, Y.

Effect of robotic assistance on the “learning curve” for laparoscopic hand-assisted donor nephrectomy
pp. 1512-1517(6)
Authors: Horgan, S.; Galvani, C.; Gorodner, M.; Jacobsen, G.; Moser, F.; Manzelli, A.; Oberholzer, J.; Fisichella, M.; Bogetti, D.; Testa, G.; Sankary, H.; Benedetti, E.

A research agenda for gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery
pp. 1518-1525(8)
Authors: Urbach, D.; Horvath, K.; Baxter, N.; Jobe, B.; Madan, A.; Pryor, A.; Khaitan, L.; Torquati, A.; Brower, S.; Trus, T.; Schwaitzberg, S.

Electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing device vs. ultrasonic coagulating shears in laparoscopic colectomies: a comparative study
pp. 1526-1531(6)
Authors: Campagnacci, Roberto; Sanctis, Angelo; Baldarelli, Maddalena; Rimini, Massimiliano; Lezoche, Giovanni; Guerrieri, Mario

A two-center experience with the exclusive use of laparoscopic transperitoneal nephrectomy for benign renal disease in children
pp. 1532-1536(5)
Authors: Mahomed, A.; Hoare, C.; Welsh, F.; Driver, C.

Peritoneal transforming growth factor beta-1 expression during laparoscopic surgery: a clinical trial
pp. 1537-1541(5)
Authors: Brokelman, Walter; Holmdahl, Lena; Bergström, Maria; Falk, Peter; Klinkonbijl, Jean; Reijnen, Michael

Peritoneal transforming growth factor beta-1 expression during laparoscopic surgery: a clinical trial
pp. 1542-1542(1)
Authors: Brokelman, Walter; Holmdahl, Lena; Bergström, Maria; Falk, Peter; Klinkenbijl, Jean; Reijnen, Michel

Effects of different anesthetic techniques on antidiuretic hormone secretion during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 1543-1548(6)
Authors: Youssef, M.; saleh Al-Mulhim, A.

The role of intraoperative cholangiogram in the management of patients recovering from acute biliary pancreatitis
pp. 1549-1552(4)
Authors: Shayan, H.; Kopac, D.; Sample, C.

Experimental results and early clinical experience with an easy method for intracorporeal knot tying using a novel laparoscopic needleholder
pp. 1553-1556(4)
Authors: Asao, T.; Yamaguchi, S.; Tsutsumi, S.; Mochiki, E.; Kuwano, H.

Effect of intercostals neural blockade with Marcaine (bupivacaine) on postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 1557-1559(3)
Authors: Pourseidi, B.; Khorram-Manesh, A.

Analysis of verbal communication during teaching in the operating room and the potentials for surgical training
pp. 1560-1566(7)
Authors: Blom, E.; Verdaasdonk, E.; Stassen, L.; Stassen, H.; Wieringa, P.; Dankelman, J.

Laparoscopic lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node detection in colon cancer: technical aspects and preliminary results
pp. 1567-1571(5)
Authors: Bianchi, Paolo; Ceriani, Chiara; Rottoli, Matteo; Torzilli, Guido; Roncalli, Massimo; Spinelli, Antonino; Montorsi, Marco

Laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis: limits and complications
pp. 1572-1577(6)
Authors: Darai, E.; Ackerman, G.; Bazot, M.; Rouzier, R.; Dubernard, G.

Routine intraoperative aspiration of gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 1578-1581(4)
Authors: Calik, A.; Topaloglu, S.; Topcu, S.; Turkyilmaz, S.; Kucuktulu, U.; Piskin, B.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy only could be an appropriate treatment for selected clinical R0 gallbladder carcinoma
pp. 1582-1587(6)
Authors: Kang, C.; Choi, G.; Park, S.; Kim, K.; Choi, J.; Lee, W.; Kim, B.

Coagulation status and the presence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 1588-1592(5)
Authors: Milic, D.; Pejcic, V.; Zivic, S.; Jovanovic, S.; Stanojkovic, Z.; Jankovic, R.; Pecic, V.; Nestorovic, M.; Jankovic, I.

Serum leptin levels, hepatic leptin receptor transcription, and clinical predictors of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in obese bariatric surgery patients
pp. 1593-1599(7)
Authors: Le, D.; Marks, D.; Lyle, E.; Corless, C.; Diggs, B.; Jobe, B.; Kay, T.; Deveney, C.; Wolfe, B.; Roberts, C.; O'Rourke, R.

Prediction of operation time for laparoscopic myomectomy by ultrasound measurements
pp. 1600-1606(7)
Authors: Hsu, Wen-Chiung; Hwang, Jing-Shiang; Chang, Wen-Chun; Huang, Su-Cheng; Sheu, Bor-Ching; Torng, Pao-Ling

Comparison in prognosis after VATS lobectomy and open lobectomy for stage I lung cancer: Retrospective analysis focused on a histological subgroup
pp. 1607-1611(5)
Authors: Sawada, S.; Komori, E.; Yamashita, M.; Nakata, M.; Nishimura, R.; Teramoto, N.; Segawa, Y.; Shinkai, T.

Management of herniated retroperitoneal adipose tissue during endoscopic extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty
pp. 1612-1616(5)
Authors: Lau, H.; Loong, F.; Yuen, W.; Patil, N.

The preferred choice for radial endosonographic staging of esophageal cancer: standard echoendoscope or nonoptic esophagoprobe?
pp. 1617-1622(6)
Authors: Vu, C.; Tsang, S.; Doig, L.; Meenan, J.

Minilaparoscopic herniorrhaphy with hernia sac transection in children and young adults: a preliminary report
pp. 1623-1625(3)
Authors: Tsai, Yao; Wu, Chia; Yang, Stephen

An experimental sheep model used to develop an ablation procedure for chronic atrial fibrillation
pp. 1626-1630(5)
Authors: Addis, A.; Vanosi, G.; Manasse, E.; Mainetti, M.; Monaco, A.; Addis, F.

Single use of fentanyl in colonoscopy is safe and effective and significantly shortens recovery time
pp. 1631-1636(6)
Authors: Lazaraki, G.; Kountouras, J.; Metallidis, S.; Dokas, S.; Bakaloudis, T.; Chatzopoulos, D.; Gavalas, E.; Zavos, C.

Desktop simulator: key to universal training?
pp. 1637-1640(4)
Authors: Bruynzeel, Hanna; Bruin, Anton; Bonjer, Hendrik; Lange, Johan; Hop, Wim; Ayodeji, Ifesegun; Kazemier, Geert

Face validation of the Simbionix LAP Mentor virtual reality training module and its applicability in the surgical curriculum
pp. 1641-1649(9)
Authors: Ayodeji, I.; Schijven, M.; Jakimowicz, J.; Greve, J.

Laparoscopically monitored colonoscopic polypectomy: an established form of endoluminal therapy for colorectal polyps
pp. 1650-1653(4)
Authors: Franklin, M.; Leyva-Alvizo, A.; Abrego-Medina, D.; Glass, J.; Treviño, J.; Arellano, P.; Portillo, Guillermo

Laparoscopic hand-assisted extended right hemicolectomy for cancer management
pp. 1654-1656(3)
Authors: Chew, S.; Adams, W.

Medially approached radical lymph node dissection along the surgical trunk for advanced right-sided colon cancers
pp. 1657-1657(1)
Authors: Hasegawa, Suguru; Kawamura, Junichiro; Nagayama, Satoshi; Nomura, Akinari; Kondo, Kan; Sakai, Yoshiharu

New “sutureless” technique of ileostomy and colostomy
pp. 1658-1661(4)
Authors: Phadke, M.; Stocks, L.; Phadke, Y.

Pilot series of robot-assisted laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with extended lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer
pp. 1662-1666(5)
Authors: Anderson, Casandra; Ellenhorn, Joshua; Hellan, Minia; Pigazzi, Alessio

Prone thoracoscopic esophageal mobilization for minimally invasive esophagectomy
pp. 1667-1670(4)
Authors: Fabian, T.; McKelvey, A.; Kent, M.; Federico, J.

A new endoscopic technique for the buried bumper syndrome
pp. 1671-1673(3)
Authors: Leung, E.; Chung, L.; Hamouda, A.; Nassar, A.

A new method to calibrate the hiatus
pp. 1674-1675(2)
Author: Fourtanier, Gilles

Endoloop-assisted polypectomy for large peduncolated colorectal polyps
pp. 1676-1677(2)
Authors: Cariani, Giulio; Marco, Marco; Roda, Enrico

Laparoscopic subtotal splenectomy in hereditary spherocytosis
pp. 1678-1678(1)
Authors: Vasilescu, C.; Stanciulea, O.; Arion, C.

Restorative proctectomy with colon pouch-anal anastomosis by laparoscopic transanal pull-through: An available option for low rectal cancer?
pp. 1679-1679(1)
Author: Wexner, Steven

The man—machine interface, a paradox of technology. Is the black box (BB) concept an angel or a demon?
pp. 1680-1680(1)
Authors: Agarwal, Brij; Agarwal, Sneh

News and Notices
pp. 1681-1682(2)

Increased cholecystectomy rate in the laparoscopic era: a study of the potential causative factors
pp. 1683-1683(1)
Author: Sipos, Peter

Risks of oral sodium phosphate for pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation in children: Response to Drs. Hassall and Lobe
pp. 1684-1684(1)
Author: Baron, Todd