Prospective evaluation of stapled haemorrhoidopexy versus transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation for stage II and III haemorrhoids: three-year outcomes.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to compare short- and medium-term outcomes of transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation (THD) versus stapled haemorrhoidopexy (SH) for the treatment of second- and third-degree haemorrhoids.

Methods: Patients with second- or third-degree haemorrhoids who failed conservative treatment were randomly allocated to THD or SH. Preoperative and postoperative symptoms, postoperative pain, time until return to normal activities, complications, patient satisfaction and recurrence rates were all assessed prospectively.

Single incision laparoscopic anterior resection for cancer using a "QuadiPort access system".

Background: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is developing rapidly and different devices are already available. However there is limited data in the literature about single port laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Aims: We report the first case of a single incision laparoscopic anterior resection for cancer using the device "QuadiPort Access System.

Laparascopic colon resection for cancer: evidence based results.

About 90-92% of patients with carcinoma of the colon are treated surgically. For other surgeons, laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of malignancies remains controversial because of concerns about the adequacy of lymphadenectomy, the extent of resection, early findings of port-site metastasis and the lack of data on long-term results. In our experience, there are no differences between the laparoscopic and laparotomic techniques, and only advantages if the laparoscopic technique is use correctly.

Complications of intestinal stomas.

Background: Stomal complications are prevalent and associated with considerable morbidity. This study examined the incidence and potential risk factors for their development.

Methods: The time of onset and presence of ten specific complications were recorded for patients with an intestinal stoma over 10 years at two urban hospitals.

Side-to-side esophagojejunostomy during totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy for malignant disease: a multicenter study.

Background: Esophagojejunostomy (EJS) represents the most difficult steps during totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG). Over the past few years, several techniques have been developed. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and surgical outcomes of the laparoscopic intracorporeal side-to-side EJS during TLTG used to treat malignant disease of the stomach.