Surgical Endoscopy

Ethics of human research
pp. 577-579(3)
Author: Forde, Kenneth

Systematic review of the role of thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy in palliating the pain of patients with chronic pancreatitis
pp. 580-588(9)
Authors: Baghdadi, Saleh; Abbas, M.; Albouz, Farah; Ammori, Basil

Safety, feasibility and weight loss after transoral gastroplasty: First human multicenter study
pp. 589-598(10)
Authors: Devière, J.; Valdes, G.; Herrera, L.; Closset, J.; Moine, O.; Eisendrath, P.; Moreno, C.; Dugardeyn, S.; Barea, M.; Torre, R.; Edmundowicz, S.; Scott, S.

Safety, feasibility and weight loss after transoral gastroplasty: First human multicenter study
pp. 599-599(1)
Authors: Devière, J.; Valdes, G.; Herrera, L.; Closset, J.; Moine, O.; Eisendrath, P.; Moreno, C.; Dugardeyn, S.; Barea, M.; de la Torre, R.; Edmundowicz, S.; Scott, S.

Developing essential tools to enable transgastric surgery
pp. 600-604(5)
Authors: Swanstrom, L.; Whiteford, M.; Khajanchee, Y.

Transgastric instrumentation and bacterial contamination of the peritoneal cavity
pp. 605-611(7)
Authors: Narula, Vimal; Hazey, Jeffrey; Renton, David; Reavis, Kevin; Paul, Christopher; Hinshaw, Kristen; Needleman, Bradley; Mikami, Dean; Ellison, E.; Melvin, W.

Complications after transanal endoscopic microsurgical resection correlate with location of rectal neoplasms
pp. 612-616(5)
Authors: Kreissler-Haag, D.; Schuld, J.; Lindemann, W.; König, J.; Hildebrandt, U.; Schilling, M.

The role of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal tumours of 6 cm or greater
pp. 617-621(5)
Authors: Parnaby, C.; Chong, P.; Chisholm, L.; Farrow, J.; Connell, J.; O' Dwyer, P.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomies: A nationwide single-surgeon experience
pp. 622-626(5)
Authors: Bjornsson, Bergthor; Birgisson, Gudjon; Oddsdottir, Margret

Complications and frequency of redo antireflux surgery in Denmark: a nationwide study, 1997-2005
pp. 627-630(4)
Authors: Funch-Jensen, Peter; Bendixen, Anette; Iversen, Maria; Kehlet, Henrik

Use of hyaluronidase cream to prevent peritoneal adhesions in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair by means of intraperitoneal mesh fixation using spiral tacks
pp. 631-634(4)
Authors: Martín-Cartes, Juan; Morales-Conde, Salvador; Suárez-Grau, Juan; López-Bernal, Francisco; Bustos-Jiménez, Manuel; Cadet-Dussort, Hisnard; Socas-Macías, María; Álamo-Martínez, José; Tutosaus-Gómez, Juan; Morales-Mendez, Slavador

Impact of a full-time preceptor on the institutional outcome of laparoscopic colectomy
pp. 635-639(5)
Authors: Pigazzi, Alessio; Anderson, Casandra; Mojica-Manosa, Pablo; Smith, David; Hernandez, Kathrina; Paz, I.; Ellenhorn, Joshua

Predictors of general complications after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical procedures
pp. 640-645(6)
Authors: Winter, Hauke; Meimarakis, Georgios; Pirker, Matthias; Spelsberg, Fritz; Kopp, Reinhard; Rüttinger, Dominik; Loehe, Florian; Jauch, Karl-Walter; Hatz, Rudolf

Initial repair of iatrogenic colon perforation using laparoscopic methods
pp. 646-649(4)
Authors: Bleier, J.; Moon, Victor; Feingold, Daniel; Whelan, Richard; Arnell, Tracy; Sonoda, Toyooki; Milsom, J.; Lee, S.

Minimally invasive surgery fellows would perform a wider variety of cases in their “ideal” fellowship
pp. 650-654(5)
Authors: Tichansky, D.; Taddeucci, R.; Harper, J.; Madan, A.

Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection for gastric cancer: technical and oncologic aspects
pp. 655-659(5)
Authors: Song, K.; Kim, S.; Park, C.

Hyaluronan levels during laparoscopic versus open colonic resections
pp. 660-663(4)
Authors: Neudecker, J.; Neudecker, B.; Raue, W.; Stern, R.; Schwenk, W.

Virtual reality training for endoscopic surgery: voluntary or obligatory?
pp. 664-667(4)
Authors: Dongen, K.; Wal, W.; Rinkes, I.; Schijven, M.; Broeders, I.

Comparing fibrin sealant with staples for mesh fixation in laparoscopic transabdominal hernia repair: a case control-study
pp. 668-673(6)
Authors: Ceccarelli, Graziano; Casciola, Luciano; Pisanelli, Massimo; Bartoli, Alberto; zitti, Lelio; Spaziani, Alessandro; Biancafarina, Alessia; Stefanoni, Massimo; Patriti, Alberto

Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy for right kidneys: Experience in a German community hospital
pp. 674-678(5)
Authors: Saad, S.; Paul, A.; Treckmann, J.; Nagelschmidt, M.; Heiss, M.; Arns, W.

Complications after ultrasonic lung parenchyma biopsy: a strong note for caution
pp. 679-682(4)
Authors: Molnar, T.; Benkő, I.; Szanto, Z.; Nagy, A.; Horvath, Ö.

Transanal endoscopic tube decompression of acute colonic obstruction: experience with 51 cases
pp. 683-688(6)
Authors: Fischer, A.; Schrag, H.; Goos, M.; Obermaier, R.; Hopt, U.; Baier, P.

Laparoscopic colorectal resection does not reduce incisional hernia rates when compared with open colorectal resection
pp. 689-692(4)
Authors: Ihedioha, Ugo; Mackay, Graham; Leung, Edward; Molloy, Richard; O'Dwyer, Patrick

The usefulness of chromoendoscopy with methylene blue in Barrett's metaplasia and early esophageal carcinoma
pp. 693-700(8)
Authors: Ormeci, N.; Savas, B.; Coban, S.; Palabıyıkoğlu, M.; Ensari, A.; Kuzu, I.; Kursun, N.

Comprehensive laparoscopic approach to pediatric varicocele based on preoperative color Doppler ultrasound assessment
pp. 701-705(5)
Authors: Cimador, M.; Di Pace, M.; Castagnetti, M.; Sergio, M.; Catalano, P.; De Grazia, E.

Laparoscopic treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus for patients with a body mass index less than 35
pp. 706-716(11)
Authors: DePaula, A.; Macedo, A.; Rassi, N.; Machado, C.; Schraibman, V.; Silva, L.; Halpern, A.

Evaluation of needle-knife precut papillotomy after unsuccessful biliary cannulation, especially with regard to postoperative anatomic factors
pp. 717-723(7)
Authors: Fukatsu, Hirotoshi; Kawamoto, Hirofumi; Kato, Hironari; Hirao, Ken; Kurihara, Naoko; Nakanishi, Takashi; Mizuno, Osamu; Okamoto, Yuko; Ogawa, Tsuneyoshi; Ishida, Etsuji; Okada, Hiroyuki; Sakaguchi, Kohsaku

Laparoscopy-assisted subtotal gastrectomy under thoracic epidural-general anesthesia leading to the effects on postoperative micturition
pp. 724-730(7)
Authors: Lee, Sung; Hyung, Woo; Koo, Bon; Lee, Ji; Jun, Na; Kim, Sun; Kim, Jung; Liu, Jia; Kim, Ki

Biomechanical analyses of mesh fixation in TAPP and TEP hernia repair
pp. 731-738(8)
Authors: Schwab, R.; Schumacher, O.; Junge, K.; Binnebösel, M.; Klinge, U.; Becker, H.; Schumpelick, V.

Hand-assisted versus laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgery: Practice patterns and clinical outcomes in a minimally-invasive colorectal practice
pp. 739-743(5)
Authors: Hassan, Imran; You, Y.; Cima, Robert; Larson, David; Dozois, Eric; Barnes, S.; Pemberton, John

Midline versus nonmidline laparoscopic incisional hernioplasty: a comparative study
pp. 744-749(6)
Authors: Moreno-Egea, A.; Carrillo, A.; Aguayo, J.

Effects of the time interval between clamping and linear stapling for resection of porcine small intestine
pp. 750-756(7)
Authors: Morita, K.; Maeda, N.; Kawaoka, T.; Hiraki, S.; Kudo, A.; Fukuda, S.; Oka, M.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair without mesh fixation, early results of a large randomised clinical trial
pp. 757-762(6)
Authors: Taylor, Craig; Layani, Laurent; Liew, Victor; Ghusn, Michael; Crampton, Nic; White, Stephen

Disappointing results with a 5 cm calibrating device for laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty
pp. 763-766(4)
Authors: Scozzari, Gitana; Toppino, Mauro; Bonnet, Gisella; Morino, Mario

Prospective trial comparing contrast swallow, computed tomography and endoscopy to identify anastomotic leak following oesophagogastric surgery
pp. 767-771(5)
Authors: Hogan, Brian; Winter, Desmond; Broe, David; Broe, Patrick; Lee, Michael

Acute technical feasibility of an endoscopic duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve in a porcine model: a potentially novel treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes
pp. 772-776(5)
Authors: Tarnoff, M.; Shikora, S.; Lembo, A.

Endoscopic submucosal dissection used for treating early neoplasia of the foregut using a combination of knives
pp. 777-783(7)
Authors: Chiu, P.; Chan, K.; Lee, Y.; Sung, J.; Lau, J.; Ng, E.

A Modified Umbilical Incision for Specimen Extraction After Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
pp. 784-786(3)
Authors: Casciola, L.; Codacci-Pisanelli, M.; Ceccarelli, G.; Bartoli, A.; Di Zitti, L.; Patriti, A.

Self-expandable metallic stents for malignant biliary obstruction with an anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction
pp. 787-791(5)
Authors: Kogure, H.; Tsujino, T.; Yagioka, H.; Sasaki, T.; Nakai, Y.; Hirano, K.; Sasahira, N.; Isayama, H.; Tada, M.; Kawabe, T.; Omata, M.

Robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer using four robotic arms
pp. 792-797(6)
Authors: Baik, Seung; Lee, Woo; Rha, Koon; Kim, Nam; Sohn, Seung; Chi, Hoon; Cho, Chang; Lee, Sang; Cheon, Jae; Ahn, Joong; Kim, Won

A novel approach to extraction of incarcerated omentum and mesh insertion in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
pp. 798-801(4)
Authors: Perry, Kyle; Millikan, Keith; Huang, Wendy; Myers, Jonathan

Laparoscopic ultrasonography: an additional method for potentially preventing biliary tract injury
pp. 802-803(2)
Author: Machi, J.

Sutured laparoscopic mesh fixation
pp. 804-805(2)
Authors: Losanoff, J.; Basson, M.; Laker, S.; Weiner, M.; Webber, J.; Gruber, S.

Routine contralateral exploration is advisable during extraperitoneal hernioplasty for left inguinal hernia
pp. 806-807(2)
Authors: Ng, W.; Chui, L.

The Author reply - Port Closure Techniques
pp. 808-808(1)
Author: Shaher, Z.

Video-assisted breast surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy guided by three-dimensional computed tomographic lymphography
pp. 809-809(1)
Authors: Yamashita, K.; Shimizu, K.

News and notices
pp. 810-811(2)