Comparative Study Between Laparoscopic and Open Techniques for Insertion of Ventriculperitoneal Shunt for Treatment of Congenital Hydrocephalus.

Introduction: Different methods and devices have been developed to regulate cerebrospinal fluid flow for the treatment of congenital hydrocephalus (HC). In addition, progress in shape and materials of catheters and also valves has been achieved. Although many studies in literature have evaluated the benefits of a laparoscopic approach, few researches have compared the two techniques used for the insertion of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS).

Novel technique for biliary reconstruction using an isolated gastric tube with a vascularized pedicle: a live animal experimental study and the first clinical case.

Background: Biliary tract reconstruction continues to be a challenging surgical problem. Multiple experimental attempts have been reported to reconstruct biliary defects with different materials and variable outcome. Our aim was to evaluate a new method for biliary reconstruction using an isolated pedicled gastric tube in a live animal trial and also to present the first clinical case.