Robotic Strong's procedure for the treatment of superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Description of surgical technique on occasion of the first reported case in the literature.

Backround: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is a rare disorder caused by compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the SMA. Once a conservative approach fails, usual surgical strategies include Duodenojejunostomy and Strong's procedure. The latter avoids potential anastomotic risks and complications.

Duration of the thoracic epidural catheter in a fast-track recovery protocol may decrease the length of stay after a major hepatectomy: a case control study.

Background: Fast-track recovery protocols are applied to major surgeries, including hepatectomies. The optimal duration of thoracic epidural catheter has not yet been defined.

Objective: To determine the ideal time to remove the epidural catheter after major hepatectomy.

Dural arteriovenous fistulae causing pseudotumour cerebri syndrome in an elderly man.

The clinical presentation of dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF) is dependent on their location and the nature of their venous drainage. The latter plays a critical part in determining whether or not the fistula gives rise to intracranial hypertension, which is present in only a minority of cases. We present a case of the pseudotumour cerebri syndrome in an elderly man with bilateral intracranial DAVF supplied by the occipital arteries.

Prospective study of the SI-40NB foldable silicone intraocular lens.

Purpose: To evaluate the surgical performance and postoperative outcomes of 100 consecutive implantations of the new AMO PhacoFlex SI-40NB foldable intraocular lens (IOL).

Setting: Concord Hospital and Dalcross Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Methods: This prospective study comprised 100 consecutive patients who had endocapsular phacoemulsification cataract surgery with implantation of the AMO SI-40NB IOL, which has a silicone optic and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) haptics.