Laparoscopy in the Management of Impalpable Testis (Series of 64 Cases)
Abstract Background: The undescended testis represents one of the most common disorders of childhood. Laparoscopy has been widely used both…
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Unsuspected Duplicated Gallbladder in a Patient Presenting with Acute Cholecystitis
Abstract Duplicated gallbladder (GB) is a rare congenital disease. Surgical management of a duplicated GB needs special care because of…
Minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy – the new non-visible scars technique. Preliminary report of first series
Abstract Introduction: Surgery without scars is the dream of many patients and surgeons as well. It includes many new laparoscopic…
In vivo porcine training model for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a porcine training model for laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy (CJ) that can…
Laparoscopic CBD exploration using a V-shaped choledochotomy
Abstract Background: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a treatment modality for choledocholithiasis. The advantages of this technique are…
Laparoscopic Management of Common Bile Duct Stones: Transpapillary Stenting or External Biliary Drainage?
Abstract Background: To date, the management of common bile duct stones (CBDs) is still controversial. If laparoscopic exploration is performed…
Total Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Cholangiojejunostomy for the Treatment of Biliary Disease
Abstract Total laparoscopic Roux-en-Y cholangiojejunostomy may be a first choice for patients with biliary disease that requires biliary-jejunal anastomosis. Article…
Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Four-Task Training Model: Construct Validity
Abstract A four-task, low-cost model was found to differentiate between expert laparoscopic surgeons and others with less training. The model…
Prevention of Biliary Duct Injury in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using Optical Fiber Illumination in Common Bile Duct
Abstract Background: Biliary duct injury (BDI) is one of the most common complications in laparoscopic cholectecystomy (LC), in this study,…
Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis is not Indicated for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract Objectives: Recent publications have discussed the risk of deep venous thrombosis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the need for routine…