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A novel hybrid 3D endoscope zooming and repositioning system : design and feasibility study [PDF]
Background: Manipulation of the endoscope during minimally invasive surgery is a major source of inconvenience and discomfort. This report elucidates the architecture of a novel one-hand controlled endoscope positioning device and presents a ...
Bauwens, Kevin+10 more
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Introduction: The laparoscopic approach to repairing ventral and incisional hernias has gained increasing popularity worldwide. The approximation of the hernia defect during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, prior to mesh fixation, provides a more ...
A Kumar, CS Agrawal, S Sah, RK Gupta
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Single incision laparoscopic surgery is used in many centres for routine cases such as appendisectomy, splenectomy and cholecystectomy. Morgagni hernias are uncommon and account for 1-2% of all congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Martin L van Niekerk
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Laparoscopy in liver transplantation: The future has arrived [PDF]
In the last two decades, laparoscopy has revolutionized the field of surgery. Many procedures previously performed with an open access are now routinely carried out with the laparoscopic approach.
Berloco, Pasquale Bartolomeo+9 more
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Laparoscopic Hernia Repair [PDF]
A hernia is a protrusion of abdominal content (preperitoneal fat, omentum or abdominal organs) through an abdominal wall defect. Anatomically the most important features of a hernia are the hernial orifice and the hernia (peritoneal) sac, if present. The hernial orifice is represented by the primary defect in the aponeurotic layer of the abdomen, and ...
Eva B. Deerenberg+2 more
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Laparoscopic Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula [PDF]
Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is one of the most devastating surgical complications that can occur in women. The primary cause remains an abdominal hysterectomy. Approach to this condition can be transvaginal or transabdominal. Laparoscopic repair of VVF may be an alternative approach to this treating rare condition. We present seven cases of VVF treated
Otsuka, Rodrigo Artur Pereira+6 more
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Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS)) : Part B [PDF]
In 2014 the International Endohernia Society (IEHS) published the first international "Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias".
Bain, K.+41 more
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Laparoscopic repair of a large interstitially incarcerated inguinal hernia. [PDF]
A 68 year old female presented for elective repair of an abdominal wall hernia. Preoperative CT imaging revealed a right inguinal hernia defect with hernia contents coursing cephalad between the external and internal abdominal oblique muscles.
Glaser, J+3 more
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Efficacy of laparoscopic IPOM for paraumbilical hernia using polypropylene mesh and comparison with open mesh repair [PDF]
Introduction: Umbilical hernias are encountered at the umbilical ring and may be present at birth or develop subsequently in later part of life. Adults having asymptomatic and small defects need to be followed clinically.
Girish K. Kullolli+3 more
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Laparoscopic repair of recurrent traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
Laparoscopic repair of recurrent diaphragmatic hernia is infrequently reported. We report successful laparoscopic management of such a case in a 23-year-old male who presented with recurrent vomiting and hiccoughs.
Devender Singh+2 more
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