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Type 2 Hiatal Hernia

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A type II hernia, also known as a rolling hernia, occurs when the gastro-esophageal junction is anchored in the abdomen, and the gastric fundus migrates into the mediastinum through the hiatal defect. 

Ileocecal Valve

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Clinical video case: the cecum is readily identified by the presence of the appendiceal orifice and the ileocecal valve. In certain cases, it may be necessary to examine the ileum and biopsy the terminal...

Melanosis Coli

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Clinical video case: melanosis coli is a benign condition that causes black or brown discoloration of the colon wall. It usually occurs as a result of using anthraquinone laxatives. People with melanosis...

Chronic Appendicitis

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Video case: laparoscopic appendectomy can be achieved with the use of bipolar diathermy and a homemade loop of Roeder's knot.

Gastric Leiomyoma as an Atypical Cause of Upper...

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Surgical video case: leiomyomas are infrequent benign intestinal tumors that can arise at any age and location within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These tumors can cause symptoms including abdominal...

Endoscopy in Large Hiatal Hernia with Intrathoracic...

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Endoscopic video case: paraesophageal hernia and intrathoracic stomach. In more severe cases of hiatal hernia, the fundus, or upper portion of the stomach, may slide upward into the chest cavity through...

Porta Hepatis LN Biopsy

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If you find a sizable porta hepatis LN like this on doing lap chole. Will you remove it for histopathologic examination?

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) in the Management...

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Endoscopic video case: colonoscopic polypectomy plays a major role in preventing colorectal cancer. However, resection of sessile, broad-based pedunculated and flat lesions carries a high risk of perforation....

Achalasia Endoscopy in Situs Inversus Totalis

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Endoscopy video case: situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a completely reversed position (mirror‐image) of the thoracic and abdominal visceral organs. This preoperative...

Biopsy From Hepatic Focal Lesion

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Surgical video case: biopsy from hepatic focal lesions. Using monopolar hook diathermy to take one lesion for histopathologic examination. 

During TAPP for Groin Hernia, for Economic Issues...

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Video case laparoscopy: during TAPP for groin hernia, for economic issues, you may recommend to use suture fixation of the mesh or to abort the laparoscopic approach.  

Prophylactic Clips to Reduce Delayed Polypectomy...

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Endoscopic video case: endoscopic clipping has been established as a safe and effective method for the treatment of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in numerous randomized studies. Recently,...

Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Ductal Adenocarcinoma

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Surgical video case: robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy for ductal adenocarcinoma.  - 78 y/o man with painless jaundice and unintentional weight loss - CT scan showed a 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm mass at the head...

Robotic Liver Resection

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Surgical video case: robotic liver resection, segments V, VI, VII. - Patient 84 y/o lady with right upper quadrant abdominal pain - CT scan showed 2 liver lesions - CT guided biopsy positive for HCC 

Evolution of Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS)...

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Suegical video case: evolution of laparo-endoscopic single site (LESS) cholecystectomy without general anesthesia. 

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