Laparoscopic subtotal gastric resection for chronic gastric ulcers.

Objectives: We analyzed our experience with the laparoscopic approach for treating benign gastric lesions.

Methods: Between June 1998 and June 2002, we performed 18 gastric resections with the laparoscopic approach for 7 pyloric stenoses, 8 recurrent duodenal ulcers, and 3 chronic gastric ulcers.

Results: In our series, we performed Billroth II laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with no morbidity and mortality.

A "one-stage" laparoscopic procedure for treating choledocholithiasis.

Objectives: A minimally invasive approach is considered the treatment of choice for gallbladder stones. We report our experience with the treatment of choledocholithiasis.

Methods: From January 1993 to December 2002, 3118 patients underwent minimally invasive surgery for symptomatic gallstones, 2681 for gallbladder stones and 437 (14%) for cholecysto-choledocholithiasis.