Bronchoscopic lung cryobiopsy: An Indian association for bronchology position statement.

Background: Bronchoscopic lung cryobiopsy (BLC) is a novel technique for obtaining lung tissue for the diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. The procedure is performed using several different variations of technique, resulting in an inconsistent diagnostic yield and a variable risk of complications. There is an unmet need for standardization of the technical aspects of BLC.

The effect of surgically induced weight loss on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in morbidly obese Indians: "NASHOST" prospective observational trial.

Background: Surgically induced weight loss improves nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in morbidly obese Caucasian patients. Similar data are lacking from India.

Objective: To compare the histologic features of NAFLD in morbidly obese Indian patients before and 6 months after bariatric surgery.

Prevalence and Predictors of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Morbidly Obese South Indian Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Numerous studies worldwide have identified a high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among morbidly obese subjects. Several predictors have been found to be associated with NAFLD and its histological high-risk components. Similar data from India is lacking.

Laparoscopic management of an obstructing granulocytic sarcoma of the jejunum causing intussusception in a nonleukemic patient: report of a case.

Granulocytic sarcoma is an extramedullary tumor of immature myeloid cells which is often a forerunner to the development of acute myelogenous leukemia. Granulocytic sarcoma of the gastrointestinal tract frequently involves the small intestine and often presents with abdominal pain and obstruction. Our patient presented with a proximal jejunal mass causing intussusception and obstruction.

Laparoscopic antrectomy for a proximal duodenal Brunner gland hamartoma.

Background: Adenoma is the most common cause of duodenal polyps, while hamartomas are very rare. We present a patient with a preoperative histology proved diagnosis of isolated duodenal tubulovillous adenomatous polyp with high-grade dysplasia for whom we performed laparoscopic antrectomy.

Case Report: The patient was a 56-year-old male with vague upper abdominal pain.

Laparoscopic excision of an infected "egg-shelled" retroperitoneal pseudocyst.

Primary retroperitoneal pseudocysts are rare entities. Though laparoscopic approach has been described in their treatment, open surgical excision is still the mainstay of treatment for these lesions. We present a case of infected retroperitoneal pseudocyst and its successful laparoscopic excision.

Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for goblet-cell carcinoid of the appendix: report of a rare case and literature survey.

Tumors of the appendix are rare entities, and the majority of them are discovered accidentally during an investigation for other conditions. Laparoscopic surgery for appendiceal goblet-cell carcinoid (GCC) has only been reported once before. Our patient was incidentally discovered to have an appendiceal tumor and was referred to us for laparoscopy.

Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for mucocele due to a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm.

Tumors of the appendix are rare entities causing mucoceles. The majority of them are discovered incidentally during investigation for other conditions. Laparoscopic surgery for appendiceal tumors is still controversial, as inadvertent rupture of the lesion due to improper handling will cause pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Laparoscopic and perineal excision of an infected "dumb-bell" shaped retrorectal epidermoid cyst.

Introduction: Extraperitoneal cysts in the pelvis adjacent to the rectum are rare entities. They are of vague etiology, and the pathologic types of the acquired variety are dermoid, epidermoid, and teratoma. As far as we know, laparoscopic excision of a retrorectal epidermoid cyst has never before been reported.

Thoracoscopic management of benign tumors of the mid-esophagus: a retrospective study.

Benign esophageal tumors are rare conditions. Traditionally, thoracotomy was the preferred route to approach these lesions. Now, increasingly more surgeons are using minimally invasive techniques to treat these benign mid-esophageal lesions.

A rare cause of intermittent dysphagia: giant fibrovascular polyp of the proximal esophagus.

Fibrovascular polyps account for only 0.5-1% of all benign esophageal tumors and causes intermittent dysphagia. The patient was a 63-year-old gentleman with gradually progressive intermittent dysphagia of 40 days duration.