Predictors of Outcome of Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

The aim of this work is to study the different factors that affect the outcome of living donor liver transplantation for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Between April 2003 to November 2014, 62 patients with liver cirrhosis and HCC underwent living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in the National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt. The preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were analyzed.

Iatrogenic biliary injuries: multidisciplinary management in a major tertiary referral center.

Background. Iatrogenic biliary injuries are considered as the most serious complications during cholecystectomy. Better outcomes of such injuries have been shown in cases managed in a specialized center.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in situs inversus totalis: Feasibility and review of literature.

Introduction: Situs inversus totalis is a rare anomaly characterized by transposition of organs to the opposite site of the body. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in those patients is technically more demanding and needs reorientation of visual-motor skills to left upper quadrant.

Presentation Of Case: Herein, we report a 10 year old boy presented with left hypochondrium and epigastric pain 2 months duration.

Impact of multislice spiral computed tomography on donor selection and surgical planning in living-related liver transplant.

Objectives: Living-donor liver transplant is used with increasing frequency to help compensate for the increasing shortage of deceased-donor liver grafts. However, donor safety is a primary concern, and selection of the preoperative imaging modality is important in preserving donor's health by excluding unsuitable candidates, and tailoring the surgical procedure according to anatomic variations. In this study, we evaluate the impact of multislice spiral computed tomography on potential donor selection and surgical planning before living-related liver transplant.

Laparoscopic ultrasound with radiofrequency ablation of hepatic tumors in cirrhotic patients.

Background: The optimal treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is surgical resection. However, only a small percentage of patients are operative candidates due to associated liver cirrhosis. Recent advances in laparoscopic ultrasound and laparoscopy have greatly improved the accuracy in detecting intrahepatic tumor nodules, many of which were missed by preoperative imaging modality.

Retrospective analysis of the causes of rejection of potential donors for living related liver transplantation.

Background: A major prerequisite for living related liver transplantation is to ensure both donor safety and optimal graft quality. Therefore, excluding unsuitable donor candidates should be an important priority of the transplant team.

Purpose: To analyze the criteria for exclusion of potential living related liver donors.

Utility of a voice-activated system in minimally invasive surgery.

Background: Advances in computer enhancements for surgery, including a voice-activated control system for minimally invasive surgery, are being introduced into clinical practice. Few reports have objectively evaluated the utility of the voice-activated control system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of a voice-activated control system for delivery of commands to specific operating room (OR) equipment.

Laparoscopic devascularization of the lower esophagus and upper stomach: experimental study in the pig.

Background: Esophagogastric devascularization is an alternative treatment for bleeding gastroesophageal varices. The aim of this experimental study was to develop an approach for laparoscopic devascularization of the lower esophagus and upper stomach.

Materials And Methods: We used six swine pigs weighing 25 to 25 kg.