Malignant transformation of abdominal wall endometriosis to clear cell carcinoma: case report.

Background: Malignant transformation of endometriosis in the abdominal wall is a rare and still poorly understood event. Less than 30 cases have been reported in the worldwide literature. Most cases of solid tumors are report in a previous abdominal scar with malignant transformation of a focus of endometriosis.

Quality of life of in patients submitted to anterior abdominal wall laparoscopic hernioplasty.

Background: The laparoscopic ventral hernia repair technique made possible surgeries with smaller skin incisions and smaller dissection of the soft tissue around the hernia, therefore with a better wound, a quicker postoperative recovery and a lower complication rate.

Aim: To evaluate the applicability of a quality of life survey based on the molds of the American Hernia Society, European Hernia Society and Carolinas Equation for Quality of Life, through telephone in patients submitted to laparoscopic hernioplasty by IPOM technique.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was made to evaluate the quality of life of 21 patients that underwent anterior abdominal wall laparoscopic hernioplasty by intraperitoneal onlay mesh technique.

Treatment of mid-line abdominal wall hernias with the use of endo-stapler for mid-line closure.

Introduction: Minimally invasive videosurgery has modified anatomy dissection of diseases that are treated operatively. However, the benefit of this method has been delayed due to the lack of development of technologies and articulated movements for the abdominal wall, demanding the need for investments and time for solidification. This approach to repair the abdominal wall is based on the Rives-Stoppa principles.

[Modified robot assisted Rives/Stoppa videosurgery for midline ventral hernia repair].

Background: The weakness of the linea alba can be caused by congenital and aquired factors. The conventional procedure to correct these imperfections generally involve large incisions with big detachments of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The use of videosurgery for the repair of these weaknesses is still controversy.

Brazilian experience in obesity surgery robot-assisted.

Background: Minimally invasive techniques were associated with bariatric surgery, leading to a decrease in aggression to the organs and systems. Robotic surgery is a new possibility within the concept of minimal invasion.

Aim: To evaluate the initial experience of robotic surgery for obesity.