Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Feb 2015
Meta AnalysisA meta-analysis study of laparoscopic versus open splenectomy with or without esophagogastric devascularization in the management of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine whether laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) and LS with esophagogastric devascularization (LSED) were the minimally invasive alternative for portal hypertension. ⋯ The results of this meta-analysis were in favor of LS and LSED for being a safe, minimally invasion alternative for patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Feb 2015
Robotic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis: experience with 52 consecutive cases.
In laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRC), extracorporeal or intracorporeal (ICA) anastomosis can be performed. Several authors have suggested advantages to ICA. This study reports our transition to and our experience with robotic right colectomy (RRC) with ICA. ⋯ RRC with ICA is safe and feasible. OTs and outcomes compare favorably with those published in the literature for LRC with ICA. The robot may facilitate transition to ICA, and if future studies confirm advantages of ICA, the role of RRC may gain importance.