Surgical Technique – The Art and Science of Operative Excellence
Dor Fundoplication in Achalasia
Surgical video case: since reflux of gastric contents into the aperistaltic esophagus can cause esophagitis, peptic strictures, Barrett's esophagus, and even esophageal carcinoma, the addition of a partial...
Laparoscopic Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair
A major benefit of the laparoscopic technique is for patients who present with bilateral inguinal hernias. Laparoscopy allows for both hernias to be repaired in a single operation without need for...
Cystic Duct Control with Suture Ligation
Surgical video case: safety and feasibility of cystic duct control with suture ligation in our study in the following link: https://journals.lww. com/ejos/fulltext/2024/43020/safety_and_feasibility_of_cystic_duct_control_with.32.aspx....
Right Hemihepatectomy En-block With Caudate Lobectomy...
Surgical video case: right hemihepatectomy en-block with caudate lobectomy (and partial extension to IVb) for Klatskin tumor Bismuth 3a.
Heller's Myotomy and Methylene Blue Test...
Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy is the surgical procedure of choice in the management of oesophageal achalasia. It is critical to confirm the completeness of the myotomy and mucosal integrity...
Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction
Surgical video: in cases with adhesive intestinal obstruction, don't stop your exploration of the small intestine after you find the cause "the band" but continue to the DJ junction.
Cystic Duct Control with Suture Ligation
Safety and feasibility of cystic duct control with suture ligation in our study in the following link: https://journals.lww. com/ejos/fulltext/2024/43020/safety_and_feasibility_of_cystic_duct_control_with.32.aspx....
Guidelines for Intraoperative Assessment of Type...
The vast majority of hiatal hernias are called type I, or sliding hiatal hernias. In this type, the stomach intermittently slides up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm. In type...
Primary Closure of the CBD Over an Antegrade...
Common bile duct exploration is an important surgical intervention when endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography fails. The main reasons for using T-tube drainage after common bile duct exploration...
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and DOR Fundoplication...
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is considered by many experts as the best treatment modality for most patients with newly diagnosed achalasia. The best place to start the myotomy is about 2 cm above...
Critical View of Safety in Acute Gangrenous Cholecystitis
Surgical video: laparoscopic cholecystectomy has a 0.3% to 0.5% morbidity rate due to major biliary injuries. The majority of surgeons have routinely performed the so-called “infundibular”...
Glanuloplasty With Urethral Flap After Partial...
I describe the surgical technique to reconstruct the glans secondary to partial penectomy (gansectomy) for cancer with te use of urethral flap.
Second Loop for Appendix
Surgical video case. Do you prefer to apply a second loop for securing the base of the appendix or not? Your personal experience.
Appendix Retrieval Within The Port
Surgical video case: is it justified to retrieve an appendix like this through the port without a retrieval bag? i.e. the port is used as a retrieval bag.
eCut Insert in Bipolar Coagulation Forceps
The use of an eCut insert in bipolar coagulation forceps in laparoscopic appendectomy will minimize your need for the use of a scissor every now and then to divide the coagulated segment of the mesoappendix....