Publications by authors named "D J Deziel"
Background: The influence of laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) on the operative management of patients during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has not been examined in a large unselected series.
Study Design: Seven hundred eight-five consecutive LC operations were reviewed to determine whether the findings of LUS for bile duct imaging altered operative management. Patients were analyzed according to the primary indication for imaging: anatomic identification (group I), possible common bile duct stones (group II), and routine use absent other indications (group III).
Article Synopsis
- Surgeons join surgical societies for networking, learning, and socializing, but many still stop being members over time.
- A survey was sent out to members of different surgical societies to find out why this happens.
- Most members were happy with their membership, but 68% stopped at some point, mainly due to costs and not having enough time.
Background: BDI is the most common serious complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. To address this problem, a multi-society consensus conference was held to develop evidenced-based recommendations for safe cholecystectomy and prevention of BDI.
Methods: Literature reviews were conducted for 18 key questions across 6 broad topics around cholecystectomy directed by a steering group and subject experts from 5 surgical societies (Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery).
Background: Bile duct injury (BDI) is the most common serious complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. To address this problem, a multi-society consensus conference was held to develop evidenced-based recommendations for safe cholecystectomy and prevention of BDI.
Methods: Literature reviews were conducted for 18 key questions across six broad topics around cholecystectomy directed by a steering group and subject experts from five surgical societies (SAGES, AHPBA IHPBA, SSAT, and EAES).