Surgical Endoscopy

NOTES: Where have we been and where are we going?
pp. 1143-1145(3)
Author: Rattner, David

Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: safe and effective? - A systematic review
pp. 1146-1160(15)
Authors: Lourenco, Tania; Murray, Alison; Grant, Adrian; McKinley, Aileen; Krukowski, Zygmunt; Vale, Luke

Laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: experience with more than 600 cases
pp. 1161-1164(4)
Authors: Tanimura, S.; Higashino, M.; Fukunaga, Y.; Takemura, M.; Tanaka, Y.; Fujiwara, Y.; Osugi, H.

Prospective validation study of an algorithm for triage to MRCP or ERCP for investigation of suspected pancreatico-biliary disease
pp. 1165-1172(8)
Authors: Parnaby, C.; Jenkins, J.; Ferguson, J.; Williamson, B.

Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia: Outcomes of 100 consecutive cases comprising 25 wall defects larger than 15 cm
pp. 1173-1179(7)
Authors: Ferrari, Giovanni; Miranda, Angelo; Lernia, Stefano; Sansonna, Fabio; Magistro, Carmelo; Maggioni, Dario; Scandroglio, Ildo; Costanzi, Andrea; Franzetti, Maurizio; Pugliese, Raffaele

Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia: Outcomes of 100 consecutive cases comprising 25 wall defects larger than 15 cm
pp. 1180-1180(1)
Authors: Ferrari, Giovanni; Miranda, Angelo; Lernia, Stefano; Sansonna, Fabio; Magistro, Carmelo; Maggioni, Dario; Scandroglio, Ildo; Costanzi, Andrea; Franzetti, Maurizio; Pugliese, Raffaele

Nationwide trends in laparoscopic colectomy from 2000 to 2004
pp. 1181-1187(7)
Authors: Kemp, Jason; Finlayson, Samuel

Perioperative outcome of laparoscopic left lateral liver resection is improved by using a bioabsorbable staple line reinforcement material in a porcine model
pp. 1188-1193(6)
Authors: Consten, Esther; Dakin, Gregory; Robertus, Jan-Lukas; Bardaro, Sergio; Milone, Luca; Gagner, Michel

Stone clearance and risk factors for failure in laparoscopic transcystic exploration of the common bile duct
pp. 1194-1199(6)
Authors: Strömberg, Cecilia; Nilsson, Magnus; Leijonmarck, Carl-Eric

Treatment of the intraabdominal abscesses through percutaneous ultrasound-guided drainage in oncological patients: Clinical and microbiological data
pp. 1200-1205(6)
Authors: Cerullo, Guido; Marrelli, Daniele; Roviello, Franco; Rampone, Bernardino; Ferrari, Francesco; Vigni, Francesco; Di Martino, Marianna; Pinto, Enrico

Pain after laparascopic bilateral hernioplasty: Early results of a prospective randomized double-blind study comparing fibrin versus staples
pp. 1206-1209(4)
Author: Boldo, E.

Pain after laparascopic bilateral hernioplasty: Early results of a prospective randomized double-blind study comparing fibrin versus staples
pp. 1210-1210(1)
Authors: Boldo, E.; Armelles, Andres; Perez de Lucia, Guillermo; Martin, Felix; Aracil, Juan; Miralles, Juan; Martinez, David; Escrig, Javier

The “invisible cholecystectomy”: A transumbilical laparoscopic operation without a scar
pp. 1211-1213(3)
Authors: Cuesta, Miguel; Berends, Frits; Veenhof, Alexander

The importance of haptic feedback in laparoscopic suturing training and the additive value of virtual reality simulation
pp. 1214-1222(9)
Authors: Botden, Sanne; Torab, Fawaz; Buzink, Sonja; Jakimowicz, Jack

Diagnostic yield, therapeutic impact, and complications of double-balloon enteroscopy in patients with small-bowel pathology
pp. 1223-1226(4)
Authors: Barreto-Zuñiga, R.; Tellez-Avila, F.; Chavez-Tapia, N.; Ramirez-Luna, M.; Sanchez-Cortes, E.; Valdovinos-Andraca, F.; Zepeda-Gomez, S.

Video-assisted thoracoscopy in the early diagnosis and management of post-traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax
pp. 1227-1231(5)
Authors: Fabbrucci, Paolo; Nocentini, Luciano; Secci, Stefano; Manzoli, Daniela; Bruscino, Alessandro; Fedi, Massimo; Paroli, Gian; Santoni, Simona

Heating of carbon dioxide during insufflation alters the peritoneal fibrinolytic response to laparoscopic surgery: A clinical trial
pp. 1232-1236(5)
Authors: Brokelman, W.; Holmdahl, L.; Bergström, M.; Falk, P.; Klinkenbijl, J.; Reijnen, M.

Day case laparoscopic rectopexy is feasible, safe, and cost effective for selected patients
pp. 1237-1240(4)
Authors: Vijay, V.; Halbert, J.; Zissimopoulos, A.; Siddiqi, S.; Warren, S.

Prospective Study Examining the Impact of Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance on Antireflux Surgery
pp. 1241-1247(7)
Authors: Gruebel, C.; Linke, G.; Tutuian, R.; Hebbard, G.; Zerz, A.; Meyenberger, C.; Borovicka, J.

Minilaparoscopic colorectal resection: a preliminary experience and an outcomes comparison with classical laparoscopic colon procedures
pp. 1248-1254(7)
Authors: Santoro, Em.; Agresta, F.; Veltri, S.; Mulieri, G.; Bedin, N.; Mulieri, M.

The laparoscopic approach in abdominal emergencies: has the attitude changed?: A single-center review of a 15-year experience
pp. 1255-1262(8)
Authors: Agresta, F.; Mazzarolo, G.; Ciardo, L.; Bedin, N.

Three different types of surgeon-specific stress reactions identified by laparoscopic simulation in a virtual scenario
pp. 1263-1267(5)
Authors: Schuetz, M.; Gockel, I.; Beardi, J.; Hakman, P.; Dunschede, F.; Moenk, S.; Heinrichs, W.; Junginger, Th.

Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting with a small dose of propofol alone and combined with dexamethasone in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A prospective, randomized, double-blind study
pp. 1268-1271(4)
Authors: Fujii, Y.; Nakayama, M.

Alternative choices of total and partial thymectomy in video-assisted resection of noninvasive thymomas
pp. 1272-1277(6)
Authors: Sakamaki, Yasushi; Kido, Tetsuo; Yasukawa, Motoaki

Totally intracorporeal laparoscopic colorectal anastomosis using circular stapler
pp. 1278-1282(5)
Authors: Bucher, Pascal; Wutrich, Philippe; Pugin, Francois; Gonzales, Michel; Gervaz, Pascal; Morel, Philippe

Factors associated with prolonged stay after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly patients
pp. 1283-1289(7)
Authors: Cheng, Shih-Ping; Chang, Yuan-Ching; Liu, Chien-Liang; Yang, Tsen-Long; Jeng, Kuo-Shyang; Lee, Jie-Jen; Liu, Tsang-Pai

Patient-centered measures for achalasia
pp. 1290-1293(4)
Authors: Harnish, Julie; Darling, Gail; Diamant, Nicholas; Kortan, Paul; Tomlinson, George; Deitel, Wayne; Laporte, Audrey; Urbach, David

Should surgical novices trade their retractors for joysticks? Videogame experience decreases the time needed to acquire surgical skills
pp. 1294-1297(4)
Authors: Shane, Matthew; Pettitt, Barbara; Morgenthal, Craig; Smith, C.

Postoperative esophageal physiology studies may help to predict long-term symptoms following laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
pp. 1298-1302(5)
Authors: Boddy, A.; Mehta, S.; Bennett, J.; Lowndes, R.; Mahon, D.; Rhodes, M.

Laparoscopic-assisted proctocolectomy using complete intracorporeal dissection
pp. 1303-1308(6)
Authors: Rotholtz, Nicolás; Aued, María; Lencinas, Sandra; Zanoni, Gerardo; Laporte, Mariano; Bun, Maximiliano; Boerr, Luis; Mezzadri, Norberto

Radiofrequency-assisted partial splenectomy: Histopathological and immunological assessment of the splenic remnant in a porcine model
pp. 1309-1316(8)
Authors: Zacharoulis, Dimitris; Poultsidis, Antigoni; Katsogridakis, Emmanuel; Kalala, Fani; Nakou, Marianna; Chatzitheofilou, Constantine

Short-term effects of gallbladder perforations during laparoscopic cholecystectomy on respiratory mechanics and depth of pain
pp. 1317-1320(4)
Authors: Uygar Kalayci, Mustafa; Veli Akin, Baris; Alis, Halil; Kapan, Selin; Nuray Turhan, Ahmet; Aygun, Ersan

Laparoscopic kidney donation: The impact of adhesions
pp. 1321-1325(5)
Authors: Kok, Niels; Wal, J. B. C.; Alwayn, Ian; Tran, Khe; IJzermans, Jan

Polyflex self-expanding, removable plastic stents: assessment of treatment efficacy and safety in a variety of benign and malignant conditions of the esophagus
pp. 1326-1333(8)
Authors: Karbowski, M.; Schembre, D.; Kozarek, R.; Ayub, K.; Low, D.

Clinical outcomes compared between laparoscopic and open distal pancreatectomy
pp. 1334-1338(5)
Authors: Eom, B.; Jang, J.-Y.; Lee, S.; Han, H.-S.; Yoon, Y.-S.; Kim, S.-W.

Noninvasive management of obstructing ureteral stones using electromagnetic extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
pp. 1339-1341(3)
Authors: Chiara, S.; Salvatore, M.; Stefano, D.; Grande, M.; Giampaolo, B.; Saredi, G.

Noninvasive management of obstructing ureteral stones using electromagnetic extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
pp. 1342-1342(1)
Authors: Sighinolfi, M.; Micali, S.; Stefani, S.; Saredi, G.; Mofferdin, A.; Grande, M.; Bianchi, G.

Transvaginal endoscopic appendectomy in humans: a unique approach to NOTES—world's first report
pp. 1343-1347(5)
Authors: Palanivelu, Chinnusamy; Rajan, Pidigu; Rangarajan, Muthukumaran; Parthasarathi, Ramakrishnan; Senthilnathan, Palanisamy; Prasad, Mohan

Laparoscopic Resection of a Pheochromocytoma at the Organ of Zuckerkandl in a 13-year old child
pp. 1348-1348(1)
Authors: Nadler, Evan; Hackam, David

Granting of privilege for gastrointestinal endoscopy: This privilege guideline was reviewed and approved by the Board of Governors of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), September 2007. It was prepared by the SAGES Guidelines Committee
pp. 1349-1352(4)
Author: Hori, Yumi

Diagnostic laparoscopy guidelines: This guideline was prepared by the SAGES Guidelines Committee and reviewed and approved by the Board of Governors of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), November 2007
pp. 1353-1383(31)
Author: Hori, Yumi

Laparoscopic blood-saving liver resection using a new radiofrequency-assisted device: preliminary report of an in vivo study with pig liver
pp. 1384-1391(8)
Authors: Navarro, Ana; Burdio, Fernando; Berjano, Enrique; Güemes, Antonio; Sousa, Ramón; Rufas, Maria; Subirá, Jorge; Gonzalez, Ana; Burdío, Jose; Castiella, Tomás; Tejero, Eloy; Gregorio, Miguel; Grande, Luis; Lozano, Ricardo

Paediatric cholecystectomy: Shifting goalposts in the laparoscopic era
pp. 1392-1395(4)
Authors: Chan, S.; Currie, J.; Malik, A.; Mahomed, A.

Effect of types of resection and manipulation on trocar site contamination after laparoscopic colectomy: An experimental study in rats with intraluminal radiotracer application
pp. 1396-1401(6)
Authors: Polat, Ayfer; Yapici, Oktay; Malazgirt, Zafer; Basoglu, Tarik

Is there any long-term benefit in quality of life after laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer?
pp. 1402-1404(3)
Authors: Liakakos, Theodore; Roukos, Dimitrios

Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: may it improve also survival?
pp. 1405-1406(2)
Authors: Ziogas, Dimosthenis; Roukos, Dimitrios

Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic fundoplication: short-term outcome of a pilot randomized controlled study
pp. 1407-1407(1)
Authors: Wykypiel, H.; Bodner, J.; Wetscher, G.; Schmid, T.

Transoral diverticulostomy with a modified Endo-Gia stapler: results after 4 years of experience
pp. 1408-1408(1)
Authors: Lang, R.; Spelsberg, F.; Winter, H.; Jauch, K.-W.; Hüttl, T.

News and Notices
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