[Videolaparoscopic oncologic surgery of the left and right colon: our experience].

The authors present their experience in videolaparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. In the period between November 2000 and march 2003 they have treated 31 patients by videolaparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: 17 were males and 14 were females with age included between 41 and 93 y.o.

[Videolaparoscopic oncologic surgery of the right colon: our experience].

The authors present their experience in videolaparoscopic surgery for right colon cancer after two years of videolaparoscopic surgery for approach to colorectal cancer. In the period between March 2002 and March 2003 they have practiced 11 right emicolectomy by videolaparoscopic technique for neoplasms: 7 were males and 4 were females with age of about 70 years old. These case included: 7 right colon's cancers, 2 cecal cancers and two hepatic flexure cancers.

[Morgagni-Larrey diaphragmatic hernia. Personal case series].

The diaphragmatic hernia described by Morgagni in 1761 and by Larrey in 1829 is a rare diaphragmatic anomaly that may be considered nearly always congenital. It is called in so many ways, but the authors think that "anterior diaphragmatic hernia of Morgagni-Larrey" is the most correct name. Usually asymptomatic in the first years of life, it may be discovered by chance or cause problems in the adult or elderly patient.

Malignant duodenocolic fistula. A case report.

Malignant duodenocolic fistula is a rare condition in which radical surgical treatment is seldom possible. A personal case treated by pancreaticoduodenectomy is presented with a review of the literature.