Systematic review of the current status of cadaveric simulation for surgical training [PDF]
Background: There is growing interest in and provision of cadaveric simulation courses for surgical trainees. This is being driven by the need to modernize and improve the efficiency of surgical training within the current challenging training climate ...
Chapman, A. W.+4 more
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Emergent Laparoscopic Repair of a Spigelian Hernia: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A spigelian hernia is a protrusion through an anterior abdominal wall defect along the linea semilunaris. The traditional method of repair consists of an open surgical technique requiring a lengthy abdominal incision to allow visualization of the defect.
Reid Barker+4 more
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Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni's hernia: An innovative approach
Aim: To review our experience of laparoscopic repair of Morgagni′s hernia (MH) using transfascial sutures. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective review of patients presenting to the first author with the diagnosis of MH over a 15-year period ...
R. Shah, P. Sharma, D. Bhandarkar
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Is the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair necessary?
Purpose: The use of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of SAP on the surgical site infection (SSI) rate after laparoscopic inguinal ...
Ko Miyazaki+2 more
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Treatment of esophageal achalasia in children: Today and tomorrow [PDF]
Esophageal achalasia (EA) is a rare esophageal motility disorder in children. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) represents the treatment of choice in young patients. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is becoming an alternative to LHM.
Caldaro, T+11 more
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Robotic inguinal hernia repair: Is it a new era in the management of inguinal hernia?
Objective: We compared outcomes of elective inguinal hernia repair performed at one institution by three approaches: robotic-assistance, laparoscopic, and open. Methods: Characteristics of the patients, the hernia and the procedures performed during 2014–
Eli Kakiashvili+12 more
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Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is feasible and safe after liver transplantation [PDF]
Background: Incisional hernia is a common complication after liver transplantation. The current study evaluated incidence and risk factors for incisional hernia and compared laparoscopic and open hernia repair in terms of feasibility and outcome. Methods:
Beldi, Guido+4 more
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Our experience of laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair in a tertiary care center
Objective: Laparoscopic repair of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is gaining popularity day by day, but we have limited literature on it. This study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of laparoscopic VVF repair in a tertiary care center in ...
Ahsan Ahmad+4 more
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Context: Influence of timing of repair on outcome following laparoscopic reconstruction of lower ureteric strictures Aims: To assess the influence of timing of repair on outcome following laparoscopic reconstruction of lower ureteric strictures in our ...
George P Abraham+5 more
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Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is safe and cost effective [PDF]
Background: Ventral hernia repair is increasingly performed by laparoscopic means since the introduction of dual-layer meshes. This study aimed to compare the early complications and cost effectiveness of open hernia repair with those associated with ...
Beldi, G.+4 more
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