Surgical Endoscopy

Learning the landscape: medicine in the political arena
pp. 2335-2337(3)
Author: Lerner, Eli

Does endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography reduce the risk of local pancreatic complications in acute pancreatitis? A systematic review and metaanalysis
pp. 2338-2343(6)
Authors: Petrov, Maxim; Uchugina, Antonina; Kukosh, Mikhail

Experiences of laparoscopic liver resection including lesions in the posterosuperior segments of the liver
pp. 2344-2349(6)
Authors: Cho, Jai; Han, Ho-Seong; Yoon, Yoo-Seok; Shin, Sang-Hyun

Clinical study of laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy for malignant liver tumors
pp. 2350-2356(7)
Authors: Cai, Xiu; Yang, Jin; Yu, Hong; Liang, Xiao; Wang, Yi; Zhu, Zi; Peng, Shu

A new approach to hand-assisted laparoscopic liver surgery
pp. 2357-2364(8)
Authors: Robles, Ricardo; Marín, Caridad; Abellán, Beatriz; López, Asunción; Pastor, Patricia; Parrilla, Pascual

Incidence of residual choledocholithiasis detected by intraoperative cholangiography at the time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients having undergone preoperative ERCP
pp. 2365-2372(8)
Authors: Pierce, Richard; Jonnalagadda, Sreenivasa; Spitler, Jennifer; Tessier, Deron; Liaw, Jane; Lall, Shelly; Melman, Lora; Frisella, Margaret; Todt, Laura; Brunt, L.; Halpin, Valerie; Eagon, J.; Edmundowicz, Steven; Matthews, Brent

Flank approach versus anterior sub-mesocolic access in left laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a prospective randomized study
pp. 2373-2378(6)
Authors: Lezoche, E.; Guerrieri, M.; Crosta, F.; Lezoche, G.; Baldarelli, M.; Campagnacci, R.

Two-center experience in the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease using Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation: functional results after 1-year follow-up
pp. 2379-2383(5)
Authors: Wałęga, Piotr; Scheyer, Mathias; Kenig, Jakub; Herman, Roman; Arnold, Steffen; Nowak, Marcin; Cegielny, Tomasz

The effect of extended post-discharge chemical thromboprophylaxis on venous thromboembolism rates after bariatric surgery: a prospective comparison trial
pp. 2384-2391(8)
Authors: Raftopoulos, Ioannis; Martindale, Carolyn; Cronin, Andrea; Steinberg, Jeffrey

Comparison of two low-molecular-weight heparin dosing regimens for patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery
pp. 2392-2395(4)
Authors: Simone, Erin; Madan, Atul; Tichansky, David; Kuhl, David; Lee, Marilyn

Effect of reduced stereoscopic camera separation on ring placement with a surgical telerobot
pp. 2396-2400(5)
Authors: Fishman, Jonathan; Ellis, Stephen; Hasser, Christopher; Stern, John

The safety and efficacy in humans of endoscopic mucosal resection with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as compared with normal saline
pp. 2401-2406(6)
Authors: Bacani, Christopher; Woodward, Timothy; Raimondo, Massimo; Al-Haddad, Mohammad; Noh, Kyung; Pungpapong, Surakit; Wallace, Michael

Very long-term outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer
pp. 2407-2411(5)
Authors: Sawada, Shigeki; Komori, Eisaku; Yamashita, Motohiro

Accuracy of endorectal ultrasonography in staging locally advanced rectal cancer after preoperative chemoradiation
pp. 2412-2415(4)
Authors: Radovanovic, Zoran; Breberina, M.; Petrovic, T.; Golubovic, A.; Radovanovic, D.

Randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of music on the virtual reality laparoscopic learning performance of novice surgeons
pp. 2416-2420(5)
Authors: Miskovic, D.; Rosenthal, R.; Zingg, U.; Oertli, D.; Metzger, U.; Jancke, L.

Ergonomic assessment of neck posture in the minimally invasive surgery suite during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
pp. 2421-2427(7)
Authors: Det, M.; Meijerink, W.; Hoff, C.; Veelen, M.; Pierie, J.

Evaluation of lightweight titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TiMesh) for laparoscopic repair of large hiatal hernias
pp. 2428-2432(5)
Authors: Hazebroek, Eric; Ng, Ada; Yong, David; Berry, Hayley; Leibman, Steven; Smith, Garett

Does the additional application of a polylactide film (SurgiWrap) to a lightweight mesh (TiMesh) reduce adhesions after laparoscopic intraperitoneal implantation procedures? Experimental results obtained with the laparoscopic porcine model
pp. 2433-2439(7)
Authors: Schug-Paß, Christine; Sommerer, Florian; Tannapfel, Andrea; Lippert, Hans; Köckerling, Ferdinand

Gastroparesis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and corresponding reflux symptoms may be corrected by radiofrequency ablation of the cardia and esophagogastric junction
pp. 2440-2444(5)
Authors: Noar, Mark; Noar, Emmanuelle

Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy and conventional thyroidectomy: a prospective randomized study
pp. 2445-2449(5)
Authors: Gal, Istvan; Solymosi, Tamas; Szabo, Zoltan; Balint, Alexander; Bolgar, Gyorgy

Is concomitant cholecystectomy necessary in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery?
pp. 2450-2454(5)
Authors: Tucker, O.; Fajnwaks, P.; Szomstein, S.; Rosenthal, R.

Cine-MRI detection of intraabdominal adhesions: correlation with intraoperative findings in 89 consecutive cases
pp. 2455-2461(7)
Authors: Lang, Reinhold; Buhmann, Sonja; Hopman, Alexander; Steitz, Heinrich-Otto; Lienemann, Andreas; Reiser, Maximilian; Jauch, Karl-Walter; Hüttl, Thomas

Immediate re-resection of T1 incidental gallbladder carcinomas: a survival analysis of the German Registry
pp. 2462-2465(4)
Authors: Goetze, T.; Paolucci, V.

Reliability of endoscopic esophageal mucosectomy using TxHood, a multipurpose treatment hood
pp. 2466-2469(4)
Authors: Kawano, T.; Haruki, S.; Ogiya, K.; Kawada, K.; Nakajima, Y.; Nishikage, T.; Kojima, K.; Nagai, K.; Kawachi, H.

Long-term outcome and quality of life after open and thoracoscopic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis: analysis of 131 patients
pp. 2470-2477(8)
Authors: Bachmann, Kai; Burkhardt, Doreen; Schreiter, Inken; Kaifi, Jussuf; Busch, Christoph; Thayssen, Gunther; Izbicki, Jakob; Strate, Tim

Mechanical versus suture fixation of the port in adjustable gastric banding procedures: a prospective randomized blinded study
pp. 2478-2484(7)
Authors: Miller, Karl; Pump, Antonia

Thoracoscopic esophageal mobilization during minimally invasive esophagectomy: a head-to-head comparison of prone versus decubitus positions
pp. 2485-2491(7)
Authors: Fabian, Thomas; Martin, Jeremiah; Katigbak, Mario; McKelvey, Alicia; Federico, John

The use of fibrin sealant to prevent major complications following laparoscopic gastric bypass: results of a multicenter, randomized trial
pp. 2492-2497(6)
Authors: Silecchia, Gianfranco; Boru, Cristian; Mouiel, Jean; Rossi, Marco; Anselmino, Marco; Morino, Mario; Toppino, Mario; Gaspari, Achille; Gentileschi, Paolo; Tacchino, Roberto; Basso, Nicola

Endoscopic water jets used to ablate Barrett's esophagus: Preliminary results of a new technique
pp. 2498-2502(5)
Authors: Kroh, M.; Hall, R.; Udomsawaengsup, S.; Smith, A.; Yerian, L.; Chand, B.

A single training center's experience with 200 consecutive cases of diverticulitis: Can all patients be approached laparoscopically?
pp. 2503-2508(6)
Authors: Garrett, Kelly; Champagne, Bradley; Valerian, Brian; Peterson, David; Lee, Edward

Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy is effective in a porcine model
pp. 2509-2513(5)
Authors: Suzuki, On; Hirano, Satoshi; Yano, Tomoyuki; Okamura, Keisuke; Hazama, Kazuaki; Shichinohe, Toshiaki; Tanaka, Eiichi; Kondo, Satoshi

Feasibility of laparoscopic D3 lymphadenectomy for male rectosigmoid cancer with clinically positive lymph nodes
pp. 2514-2517(4)
Authors: Liang, Jin-Tung; Huang, Kuo-Chin; Lai, Hong-Shiee; Lee, Po-Huang; Sun, Chia-Tung

Total fundoplication controls acid and nonacid reflux: evaluation by pre- and postoperative 24-h pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance
pp. 2518-2523(6)
Authors: Genio, Gianmattia; Tolone, Salvatore; Genio, Federica; Rossetti, Gianluca; Brusciano, Luigi; Pizza, Francesco; Fei, Landino; Genio, Alberto

Simple method of laparoscopic splenectomy
pp. 2524-2526(3)
Authors: Hashimoto, Masaji; Matsuda, Masamichi; Watanabe, Goro

A simplified laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: the scroll technique
pp. 2527-2531(5)
Authors: Saber, A.; Elgamal, M.; Rao, A.; Itawi, E.; Mancl, T.

New technique for the retraction of the liver in laparoscopic gastrectomy
pp. 2532-2534(3)
Authors: Sakaguchi, Yoshihisa; Ikeda, Osamu; Toh, Yasushi; Aoki, Yoshiro; Harimoto, Norifumi; Taomoto, Junya; Masuda, Takaaki; Ohga, Takefumi; Adachi, Eisuke; Okamura, Takeshi

A novel approach to extraction of incarcerated omentum and mesh insertion in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
pp. 2535-2535(1)
Authors: Hussain, A.; El-Hasani, S.

A novel approach to extraction of incarcerated omentum and mesh insertion in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
pp. 2536-2536(1)
Authors: Perry, Kyle; Myers, Jonathan

News and Notices
pp. 2537-2538(2)