Fundoplication without esophagocrural sutures: Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: We previously conducted a randomized trial that showed a lack of need for esophagocrural (EC) sutures during fundoplication when no esophageal dissection was performed. There was no difference in wrap herniation or other complications in the group without EC sutures at a median 1.5 years of follow-up.

The safety of laparoscopy in pediatric patients with ventriculoperitoneal shunts.

Introduction: In pediatric patients requiring abdominal operations, ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts for hydrocephalus are a frequently encountered comorbidity. Laparoscopy has not been extensively evaluated in this population, and there are concerns about the safety of insufflation under pressure with the shunt in place. There are a paucity of data in the literature to address this issue.