C Palanivelu

..This study reports medium-term outcomes of laparoscopic incisional hernia repair...

..The transvaginal approach to endoscopic cholecystectomy is one such technique, which we present here as a small series...

..Cystic duct/gall bladder remnant calculi is a causative factor. We present our experience with the laparoscopic management of cystic duct remnant calculi...

..There are several techniques described in the literature, though there is no standardization yet. In this paper, we describe a transumbilical approach for the endoscopic appendectomy in humans...

..We describe our method of laparoscopic plication-the 'Venetian blinds' technique combined with mesh reinforcement for patients with diastasis of the recti...

..Laparoscopic repair has been reported in the literature. We present our experiences with the laparoscopic repair of this uncommon type of hernia...

..Nevertheless, we caution about keeping a high index of suspicion for diagnosing such pediatric cases and stress the need for an early laparoscopy in them...

..We present a patient with a preoperative histology proved diagnosis of isolated duodenal tubulovillous adenomatous polyp with high-grade dysplasia for whom we performed laparoscopic antrectomy...

..This study was designed to evaluate a novel method of specimen extraction after totally laparoscopic proctocolectomies...

..There are few reports in the literature, with the total number of reported cases being less than 500. We report four patients with paraduodenal hernias causing intestinal obstruction...

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..Suprapubic hernias are those defects located 4 cm from the pubic symphysis. Our aim is to highlight the laparoscopic repair of suprapubic incisional hernias...

..The authors present their series of adult-onset type diaphragmatic hernias managed successfully by laparoscopy...

..Because this disease manifests at a young age, the laparoscopic approach to perform surgery would be desirable due to its cosmetic benefits. We describe our experience with this procedure and review the literature on the topic...

..To analyze the safety in combing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with a mesh and bariatric surgery...

..Here, we compare one such procedure, duodenojejunal bypass with sleeve against the standard Roux-en Y gastric bypass...

..This study aimed to analyze the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic DJB with sleeve gastrectomy for morbidly obese patients...

..Minimally-invasive surgery for benign oesophageal tumours reduces the morbidity of thoracotomy or laparotomy...

..Recently, laparoscopic repair of these hernias has been reported with excellent outcomes. This is a retrospective study of our series of patients with lumbar incisional hernias...

..9 years, during which there were no recurrences. CONCLUSIONS: PHS is successful in preventing spillage, evacuating the contents of hydatid cysts, performing transcystic fenestration, and for dealing with cyst-biliary communications...

..We present our experience of 226 patients who underwent laparoscopic cardiomyotomy and discuss the relevant issues...

..The purpose of this study was to present our experience of laparoscopic total mesorectal resection, including ultralow resection and coloanal anastomosis...

..Published literature on this topic consists of several case reports and a handful of small series. We present our experience, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the largest series reported to date...

..Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy is a technically demanding surgery performed only at few centers in the world. This article aims to describe the evolution of the technique and summarizes the results in our institute over the years...

..We have found its efficacy to be optimum for preventing spillage, evacuating hydatid cyst contents, performing transcystic fenestration, and for dealing with cyst-biliary communications...

..Acute diseases that threaten the life of mother and child have to be dealt with urgently. We conclude that even complex laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy is feasible...

..A laparoscopic transhiatal excision is technically feasible for all benign supra-diaphragmatic lesions and epiphrenic diverticula and is the approach of choice...

..Complex surgeries are being reported using this technique. We report in this paper the first laparoendoscopic single-site lateral pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ) for chronic calcific pancreatitis with dilated pancreatic duct...

..We aim to highlight the advantages of laparoscopy, including our own modifications, in some unusual presentations of appendicitis...

..The issue of rectovaginal fistulas needs to be addressed in this era of laparoscopy, with particular reference to laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy...

..The literature is limited regarding the laparoscopic approach to esophagogastrectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of laparoscopic esophagogastrectomy in the management of adenocarcinoma of the GE junction...

..Laparoscopy is useful in both diagnosis and treatment. Laparoscopic resection of Meckel's diverticulum is feasible and ideal, especially in specialised centres...

..Surgery is the mainstay of treatment of patients with peptic duodenal perforation. With the advent of minimal access techniques, laparoscopy is being used for the treatment of this condition...

..Endoscopical removal may not be possible if the lesion is large and hard. There are some reports of laparoscopy being used in removal surgery. It has the advantages of smaller incisions, better cosmesis and reduced pain...

..Our initial experience is satisfactory, although more data are essential to standardize laparoscopic procedures in pregnancy. We conclude that laparoscopic surgery is proving to be as safe as open surgery in pregnancy...

..Excess body weight loss and comorbidity resolution rates were analysed. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is safe and effective for excess body weight loss and confers excellent resolution of associated comorbidities...

..Traditionally, thoracotomy was the preferred route to approach these lesions. Now, more surgeons are using minimally invasive techniques to treat these benign mid-esophageal lesions...

..This study shows the potential of the thoracoscopic part of the procedure in prone position to ease these difficulties...

..Normal rotation takes place around the superior mesenteric artery. Incomplete rotation and midgut volvulus is the commonest type of anomaly. Intestinal obstruction is the commonest presentation in symptomatic cases...

..There are several techniques described in the literature; however there is no standardization yet. We describe the transvaginal approach for endoscopic appendectomy in humans, probably the world's first report...

..CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic lateral pancreaticojejunostomy is safe, effective and feasible in experience hands. Mastery of intracorporeal knotting and suturing techniques is mandatory before embarking on this surgery...

..2 years. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic management of congenital hepatic cysts has become the new gold standard, associated with minimum morbidity and good long-term outcome...

..Laparoscopy and relaparoscopy certainly has a definite role in the management of acute abdomen, at least diagnostic if not therapeutic...

..Since 1992, many reports of thoracoscopic and laparoscopic approaches have been published. In this paper, we present a retrospective study of 18 patients with benign distal esophageal tumors who underwent minimally invasive procedures...

..The mesh, which was lying in a fluid cavity adherent to the urinary bladder and right iliac vessel, was removed laparoscopically...

..The difficulties encountered are described. Postoperative wrap migration can be suspected clinically by the presence of a precipitating event and typical symptomatology. Confirmation is by a Barium swallow. Treatment is by redo surgery...

..We present our surgical experience over the past 12 years (May 1994 to April 2006) in the management of pancreatic pseudocysts...

..Other organs were also examined as there is a possibility of concurrent tumors. As there is risk of malignancy of the appendix leading to port-site metastasis we used a non-permeable bag to remove the resected specimen...

..We present a small series of patients with large irreducible groin hernias (omentoceles) treated by laparoscopy and a modification to facilitate complete removal of the omentum from the sac...

..In this paper, we present our experience as a tertiary reference center in the management of this disease...

..Both ultrasound and CT scan were useful investigations. CONCLUSION: Most studies support the use of laparoscopy in the management of appendicitis. There was no mortality (for mother and fetus) or morbidity in our patients...

..Esophagectomy for achalasia is usually performed only for megaesophagus. We present our experiences with laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy for 'sigmoid' megaesophagus due to failed Heller's myotomy...

..Since the advent of laparoscopy, many different laparoscopic approaches to resection of benign gastric tumors have now been described in the literature...

..Incisional hernias form following surgery through the incision site or previous drain sites, or through laparoscopic trocar insertion sites...

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..Laparoscopic surgery for Meckel's diverticulum has been described in mostly case reports. We present our series of patients with symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum...

..A patient can have acute or chronic disease. We present our series of 14 patients who were managed with simple laparoscopic suture gastropexy...

..Most RVFs are acquired, the most common cause being obstetric trauma. Most of the high RVFs are repaired by conventional open surgery. Laparoscopic repair of RVF is rare and so far only one report is available in the literature...

..Conservative management is useful only in acute cases. CONCLUSION: Duodenojejunostomy is the procedure of choice and is effective in 90% of patients. We conclude that it is very effective in this condition, especially laparoscopically...

..Although it is proven to be efficient and relatively safe, complications do occur (1.8%). We present a patient with ERCP-induced retroperitoneal perforation of the duodenum treated laparoscopically at our institution...

..Chemotherapy is the treatment of choice and surgery is indicated only in the event of complications, such as bowel obstruction, bleeding, or perforation. The prognosis of granulocytic sarcoma is similar to that of myeloid leukemia...

..During the last few years, the laparoscopic approach has gained increasing acceptance in splenic surgery. We present our experience with the laparoscopic (organ-preserving) management of splenic cysts...

..The accepted mode of treatment is total excision with hepaticojejunostomy. In this retrospective study, we present our technique and results of laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision...

..Based on our experience, a right thorax approach and the prone patient position is the ideal for thoracoscopic procedures...

..Only symptomatic or complicated cysts need surgery. Traditionally, laparotomy is the procedure of choice. We present our experiences with laparoscopic management of both symptomatic multiple liver cysts and polycystic liver disease...

..They are of vague etiology, and the pathologic types of the acquired variety are dermoid, epidermoid, and teratoma. As far as we know, laparoscopic excision of a retrorectal epidermoid cyst has never before been reported...

..Laparoscopy is becoming more and more popular in its management. We present our series of intussusception in adults managed laparoscopically...

..A formal right hemicolectomy was performed because the tumor involved the entire appendix. We now think laparoscopic surgery for appendiceal tumors is safe, feasible, and even may be beneficial...

..The distended gallbladder was decompressed before dissection was commenced. There was no mortality, morbidity or conversion. There were no complications for either mother or child related to general anesthesia...

..There are several reports in the literature supporting both the laparoscopic and open approaches. Laparoscopic surgery for appendiceal tumors is safe, feasible, and even may be beneficial...

..Dentures pose special problems, especially if they are impacted. We present a case of a "smiling" foreign body in the proximal esophagus...

..An abdominal cocoon is a rare condition in which the small bowel is encased in a membrane. The diagnosis is usually established at surgery. Here we describe the sonographic features of this condition...

..Traditionally, thoracotomy or laparotomy were the preferred approaches for surgical therapy. Recently, minimally invasive therapies have been described...

..There was no morbidity conversion, or complications for either mother or child related to general anaesthesia. The major advantages of the minimally invasive therapy can be utilized in the surgical disorders of the pregnant patient...

..Histopathology revealed a pseudocyst. Retroperitoneal pseudocysts can be resected laparoscopically with careful and meticulous laparoscopic dissection, utilizing the advantages of laparoscopy...

..Most of them will pass without intervention; those that do not will need surgery. Laparoscopy has been used to achieve this to good effect. We present a child with ingestion of multiple magnets...