Publications by authors named "Jean Stephan Valla"
Background: Two main techniques are adopted to perform partial nephrectomy in children: laparoscopy and retroperitoneoscopy. The aim of this paper is to review the larger multicentric experience recently published by our group to review indications, techniques and results of both approaches.
Methods: Data of 102 patients underwent partial nephrectomy in a 5-year period using minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures were analyzed.
Minimally invasive surgery for achalasia: combined experience of two European centers.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
May 2007
Article Synopsis
- The report reviews the outcomes of 12 pediatric patients treated for esophageal achalasia (EA) using laparoscopic Heller myotomy and anterior fundoplication methods.
- All but one patient demonstrated significant improvements, with 10 showing normal weight gain and symptom resolution after surgery.
- The findings indicate that this surgical approach is effective and safe, particularly highlighting the importance of anterior fundoplication in reducing postoperative reflux in young patients.