Experience with the "Cheatle-Henry" operation for femoral hernia repair.

Background: The femoral hernia, the least common of all groin hernias, is seen most frequently in females. The main techniques for repair are femoral, inguinal and extraperitoneal Cheatle-Henry techniques. With laparoscopic surgery, total extraperitoneal technique is done with a patch to cover the femoral ring.

[Endocrine tumors of the pancreas: experience in the ABC Medical Center].

Objectives: To analyze presentation, diagnosis and treatment of islet cell tumors at the ABC Medical Center.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of the 7 patients with endocrine tumors diagnosed between 1995 and 2005 were reviewed and analyzed, with emphasis to clinical, biochemical and radiological characteristics, surgical treatment and outcome.

Results: There were 3 insulinomas, 1 gastrinoma, 1 VIPoma, and 2 non-functioning tumors.

[Laparoscopic appendectomy. Present situation. ABC medical center experience during the last five years].

Objective: To compare the diagnostic and therapeutic accuracy of laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy.

Background Data: Appendectomy is the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis. Open Appendectomy (OA) has its complications rates (10-20%) and negative explorations in young women are about 25-30%.

[Ileocecal valve lipoma. Case report and review of the literature].

Background: Lipomas are the most frequent benign tumors of the digestive tract and 50% are localized in the colon. Most are found submucosally and may vary in their incidence, localization, symptoms and pathogenesis, making diagnosis difficult. We undertook this study to learn the different presentations of an ileocecal valve (ICV) lipoma and conduct a review of the literature due to this uncommon location.

[Intraoperative endoscopy in laparoscopic fundoplications].

Background: Laparoscopic fundoplications are the standard surgical treatment of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disorder. Adequate technique is the most important outcome factor. There is no standardized method to evaluate the procedure itself.