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.

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.