A standardised and simplified technique for laparoscopic resection of the splenic flexure.

The splenic flexure is an uncommon location of colorectal cancer, being involved in 2%-3% of cases. The low chance of being engaged in resecting cancer of the splenic flexure can make it difficult for surgeons to build their learning curve and to achieve a reliable experience. As the majority of colectomies are still performed by low-volume surgeons, there is growing agreement that providing local services with adequate surgical education and training could be an effective strategy to improve outcomes and global health.

Endoscopic versus surgical treatment for a rare form of gallstone ileus: Bouveret's syndrome. Two case reports and review of the literature.

Background: Bouveret's syndrome is a gastric outlet obstruction due to a gallstone impacted in the duodenal lumen or in the stomach via a bilioenteric fistula. It's the rarest form of gallstone ileus, with few cases reported in medical literature. Typically, this condition affects elderly people and causes high morbidity and mortality rates.

Two-stage hepatectomy after autologous CD133+ stem cells administration: a case report.

Liver resection is the mainstay of treatment for patients with primary and metastatic liver tumors. However, a large majority of patients present for initial medical evaluation with primary and metastatic liver tumors when their cancer is unresectable. Several trials have been undertaken to identify alternative treatments and complementary therapies.