Comparison of two different concepts of mesh and fixation technique in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients' need to improve outcomes and to reduce the number of complications triggers the development of new materials and surgery concepts. Currently, there are many implants and fixation systems dedicated for intraperitoneal onlay mesh procedure. The aim of this study was to compare two different mesh/fixation system concepts (PH: Physiomesh/Securestrap and VS: Ventralight ST/SorbaFix) for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with respect to pain.

Comparison of percentage excess weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) are acceptable options for primary bariatric procedures in patients with body mass index (BMI) 35-55 kg/m(2).

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the effects of these two bariatric procedures 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery.

Material And Methods: Two hundred and two patients were included 72 LSG and 130 LAGB patients.

Simultaneous TAPP (transabdominal pre-peritoneal technique) for inguinal hernia and cholecystectomy - a feasible and safe procedure.

Unlabelled: Inguinal hernia repair and cholecystectomy are amongst the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. In the recent decades, early disease detection has notably increased due to easily accessible ultrasound. The aim of the study was to assess the safety and the possibility of performing a simultaneous hernia repair and cholecystectomy using the laparoscopic approach.

A 5-year experience with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding--focus on outcomes, complications, and their management.

Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) remains the most popular surgical modality for obesity management in Europe. The aim of this publication is to present a 5-year experience in obesity treatment with LAGB operation with the assessment of outcomes, frequency of complications, and their management. Management of the band-related complications is crucial for continuous obesity treatments, despite the fact of initial failure, allowing further excess weight loss in patients with morbid obesity.

Preliminary outcomes 1 year after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy based on Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS).

Background: The aim of this study was to assess outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as a stand-alone bariatric operation according to the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS).

Methods: Out of 112 patients included and operated on initially, 84 patients (F/M, 63:21) were followed up for 14-56 months (mean 22 ± 6.75).