Surgical Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and laparoscopic resection
pp. 1685-1689(5)
Authors: Basu, Sanjoy; Balaji, Sam; Bennett, David; Davies, Nick

The Impact of Uncomplicated and Complicated Diverticulitis on Laparoscopic Surgery Conversion Rates and Patient Outcomes
pp. 1690-1694(5)
Authors: Hassan, Imran; Cima, Robert; Larson, David; Dozois, Eric; Byrne, Megan; Larson, Dirk; Pemberton, John

Minimally invasive transhiatal and transthoracic esophagectomy
pp. 1695-1700(6)
Authors: Böttger, T.; Terzic, A.; Müller, M.; Rodehorst, A.

Robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy
pp. 1701-1708(8)
Authors: Rawlings, A.; Woodland, J.; Vegunta, R.; Crawford, D.

Outcomes promote reoperative Heller myotomy for symptoms of achalasia
pp. 1709-1714(6)
Authors: Rakita, S.; Villadolid, D.; Kalipersad, C.; Thometz, D.; Rosemurgy, A.

Do manual assisting maneuvers increase speed and technical performance in robotically sutured coronary bypass graft anastomoses?
pp. 1715-1718(4)
Authors: Bonatti, J.; Alfadlhi, J.; Schachner, T.; Bonaros, N.; Rützler, E.; Laufer, G.

Endoscopic ultrasound for the evaluation of Nissen fundoplication integrity: a blinded comparison with conventional testing
pp. 1719-1725(7)
Authors: Chang, E.; Minjarez, R.; Kim, C.; Seltman, A.; Gopal, D.; Diggs, B.; Davila, R.; Hunter, J.; Jobe, B.

Endoscopic transmural entry into pancreatic fluid collections using a dedicated aspiration needle without endoscopic ultrasound guidance: success and complication rates
pp. 1726-1732(7)
Authors: Chahal, P.; Papachristou, G.; Baron, T.

Accuracy of administrative health data for the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal diseases
pp. 1733-1737(5)
Authors: Lopushinsky, S.; Covarrubia, K.; Rabeneck, L.; Austin, P.; Urbach, D.

A suitable animal model for laparoscopic hepatic resection training
pp. 1738-1744(7)
Authors: Teh, Swee; Hunter, John; Sheppard, Brett

Development of a perfused ex vivo tumor-mimic model for the training of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation
pp. 1745-1749(5)
Authors: Hildebrand, Philipp; Kleemann, Markus; Roblick, Uwe; Mirow, Lutz; Bruch, Hans-Peter; Bürk, C.

Laparoscopic spray application of fibrin sealant effects on hemodynamics and spray efficiency at various application pressures and distances
pp. 1750-1759(10)
Authors: Druckrey-Fiskaaen, K.; Janssen, M.; Omidi, L.; Polze, N.; Kaisers, U.; Nur, I.; Goldberg, E.; Bokel, G.; Hauss, J.; Schön, Michael

Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery of the infrarenal aorta: The early learning curve
pp. 1760-1763(4)
Authors: Diks, J.; Nio, D.; Jongkind, V.; Cuesta, M.; Rauwerda, J.; Wisselink, W.

Securing the appendiceal stump with the Gea extracorporeal sliding knot during laparoscopic appendectomy is safe and economical
pp. 1764-1767(4)
Authors: Arcovedo, R.; Barrera, H.; Reyes, H.

Comparing T2 and T2-T3 ablation in thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a randomized control trial
pp. 1768-1771(4)
Authors: Katara, A.; Domino, J.; Cheah, W.-K.; So, J.; Ning, C.; Lomanto, D.

Thoracoscopic surgery in the management of pediatric malignancies: a multicentric survey of the Italian Society of Videosurgery in Infancy
pp. 1772-1775(4)
Authors: Esposito, C.; Lima, M.; Mattioli, G.; Mastroianni, L.; Riccipetitoni, G.; Monguzzi, G.; Zanon, G.; Cecchetto, G.; Settimi, A.; Jasonni, V.

Incidence of tumoral pathology according to study using capsule endoscopy for patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
pp. 1776-1780(5)
Authors: Estévez, E.; González-Conde, B.; Vázquez-Iglesias, J.; Alonso, P.; Vázquez-Millán, M.; Pardeiro, R.

Cyanoacrylate tissue sealant impairs tissue integration of macroporous mesh in experimental hernia repair
pp. 1781-1785(5)
Authors: Fortelny, R.; Petter-Puchner, A.; Walder, N.; Mittermayr, R.; Öhlinger, W.; Heinze, A.; Redl, H.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic mesh repair of incisional hernias with exclusive intracorporeal suturing: a pilot study
pp. 1786-1789(4)
Authors: Tayar, C.; Karoui, M.; Cherqui, D.; Fagniez, P.

A neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist decreases adhesion reformation after laparoscopic lysis of adhesions in a rat model of adhesion formation
pp. 1790-1795(6)
Authors: Prushik, S.; Aarons, C.; Matteotti, R.; Reed, K.; Gower, A.; Leeman, S.; Stucchi, A.; Becker, J.

Experimental evaluation of the mechanical strength of stapling techniques
pp. 1796-1799(4)
Authors: Kawasaki, Kentaro; Fujino, Yasuhiro; Kanemitsu, Kiyonori; Goto, Tadahiro; Kamigaki, Takashi; Kuroda, Daisuke; Kuroda, Yoshikazu

Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic fundoplication: short-term outcome of a pilot randomized controlled trial
pp. 1800-1805(6)
Authors: Müller-Stich, B.; Reiter, M.; Wente, M.; Bintintan, V.; Köninger, J.; Büchler, M.; Gutt, C.

Colonoscopy in the very elderly: a review of 157 cases
pp. 1806-1809(4)
Authors: Zerey, Marc; Paton, B.; Khan, Philip; Lincourt, Amy; Kercher, Kent; Greene, Frederick; Heniford, B.

Vertical gastrectomy for morbid obesity in 216 patients: report of two-year results
pp. 1810-1816(7)
Authors: Lee, Crystine; Cirangle, Paul; Jossart, Gregg

The effects of surgical trauma on colorectal liver metastasis
pp. 1817-1819(3)
Authors: Georges, C.; Lo, T.; Alkofer, B.; Whelan, R.; Allendorf, J.

A randomized controlled study evaluating the effects of the temperature of insufflated CO₂ on core body temperature and blood gases (an experimental study)
pp. 1820-1825(6)
Authors: Bashirov, E.; Cetiner, S.; Emre, M.; Seydaliyeva, T.; Alic, V.; Daglioglu, K.; Ozalevli, M.; San, M.; Topcuoglu, M.

Effect of reactive oxygen species scavengers, antiinflammatory drugs, and calcium-channel blockers on carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum-enhanced adhesions in a laparoscopic mouse model
pp. 1826-1834(9)
Authors: Binda, M.; Molinas, C.; Bastidas, A.; Koninckx, P.

A newly designed ergonomic body support for surgeons
pp. 1835-1840(6)
Authors: Albayrak, A.; Veelen, M.; Prins, J.; Snijders, C.; Ridder, H.; Kazemier, G.

Cytokine response in the postoperative period after surgical treatment of benign adnexal masses: comparison between laparoscopy and laparotomy
pp. 1841-1848(8)
Authors: Torres, A.; Torres, K.; Paszkowski, T.; Staśkiewicz, G.; Maciejewski, R.

Performance differences in laparoscopic surgical skills between true high-definition and three-chip CCD video systems
pp. 1849-1854(6)
Authors: Hagiike, M.; Phillips, E.; Berci, G.

The effects of preoperative rofecoxib, metoclopramide, dexamethasone, and ondansetron on postoperative pain and nausea in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 1855-1861(7)
Authors: Antonetti, Marc; Kirton, Orlando; Bui, Phiet; Ademi, Arben; Staff, Ilene; Hudson-Civetta, Judith A.; Lilly, Richard

Endoloop application as an alternative method for gastrotomy closure in experimental transgastric surgery
pp. 1862-1865(4)
Author: Katsarelias, D.

Endoloop application as an alternative method for gastrotomy closure in experimental transgastric surgery
pp. 1866-1866(1)
Authors: Katsarelias, D.; Polydorou, Andreas; Tsaroucha, Athanasia; Pavlakis, Emmanuel; Dedemadi, Georgia; Pistiolis, Leda; Karakostas, Nikolaos; Kondi-Paphiti, Agatha; Mallas, Elias

Transgastric access By balloon overtube for intraperitoneal surgery
pp. 1867-1869(3)
Authors: Hondo, Fábio; Giordano-Nappi, José; Maluf-Filho, Fauze; Matuguma, Sergio; Sakai, Paulo; Poggetti, Renato; Mori, Newton; Fontes, Belchor; Birolini, Dario; Ishioka, Shinichi

Feasibility of radical sigmoid colectomy performed as natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) using transanal endoscopic microsurgery
pp. 1870-1874(5)
Authors: Whiteford, M.; Denk, P.; Swanström, L.

Perceptual and instrumental impacts of robotic laparoscopy on surgical performance
pp. 1875-1882(8)
Authors: Blavier, Adélaïde; Gaudissart, Quentin; Cadière, Guy-Bernard; Nyssen, Anne-Sophie

Using an image-guided navigation system for localization of small pulmonary nodules before thoracoscopic surgery: A feasibility study
pp. 1883-1886(4)
Authors: Chen, W.; Chen, L.; Qiang, G.; Chen, Z.; Jing, J.; Xiong, S.

A new method for intrathoracic anastomosis in laparoscopic esophagectomy
pp. 1887-1890(4)
Authors: Thairu, N.; Biswas, S.; Abdulaal, Y.; Ali, H.

A new technique for intestinal isoperistaltic anastomosis utilizing a linear stapler for enlargement after anastomosis performed with a circular stapler
pp. 1891-1894(4)
Authors: Takeyama, H.; Sawai, H.; Sato, M.; Akamo, Y.; Yamamoto, M.; Funahashi, H.; Manabe, T.

A full review of port-closure techniques
pp. 1895-1897(3)
Author: Ng, W.

Scarless endoscopic surgery: NOTES or TUES
pp. 1898-1899(2)
Author: Zhu, Jiang

Laparoscopic antireflux surgery: tailoring the hiatal closure to the size of the hiatal area
pp. 1900-1900(1)
Author: Vakili, C.

Videolaparoscopic appendectomy: the current outlook
pp. 1901-1901(1)
Author: Hof, K.

Videolaparoscopic appendectomy: the current outlook
pp. 1902-1903(2)
Authors: Roviaro, G.; Vergani, C.; Varoli, F.; Francese, M.; Caminiti, R.; Maciocco, M.

New “sutureless” technique of ileostomy and colostomy
pp. 1904-1904(1)
Authors: Phadke, M.; Stocks, L.; Phadke, Y.

News and Notices
pp. 1905-1906(2)