Annals of surgery
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To compare technical aspects and postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic left colectomy in obese and nonobese patients. ⋯ In contrast with previously reported series of laparoscopic colectomy, our findings show that obesity does not have an adverse impact on the technical difficulty and postoperative outcomes of laparoscopic left colectomy. Our study supports the safety of using laparoscopic surgery for colorectal diseases in obese patients.
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The authors used a new surgical technique of near-total splenectomy (NTS) and report their experience. ⋯ This new technique of NTS is safe, effective, and can minimize the late sequelae of secondary splenectomy.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Effects of intravenous fluid restriction on postoperative complications: comparison of two perioperative fluid regimens.
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We sought to examine the effect of subspecialty training on operative mortality following lung resection. ⋯ Operative mortality with lung resection varies by surgeon specialty. Some, but not all, of this variation in operative mortality is attributable to hospital and surgeon volume.
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Review Historical Article
The history of hiatal hernia surgery: from Bowditch to laparoscopy.
This review addresses the historical evolution of hiatal hernia (HH) repair and reports in a chronological fashion the major milestones in HH surgery before the laparoscopic era. ⋯ Hiatal hernia surgery has evolved from anatomic repair to physiological restoration.