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Laparoscopic Fundoplication with the FreeHold Trio Retractor - Case Study
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disease. It affects about two thirds of adults in the U.S. at some point in their lives and accounts for greater than 4 million physician visits every yearl?. The so-called typical ...
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with the FreeHold Duo Retractor - Case Study
Introduction The first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was reported in 1987, introducing an era of minimally invasive surgery for this common procedure. Advantages of the laparoscopic approach include reduced postoperative pain and recovery time and ...
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A Suture-Based Liver Retraction Method for Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures: Results From A Large Case Series
Background In laparoscopic bariatric procedures, retraction of the left lobe of the liver is essential to visualize and operate on the stomach, esophagus, and other structures that lie beneath the liver. The conventional approach to liver retraction ...
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Randomized controlled trial comparing three methods of liver retraction in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Article Overview Traditional liver retractors require another wound for insertion, are bulky, and may cause iatrogenic liver injury. This study aimed to evaluate differences between three methods of liver retraction during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y ...
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Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review
Article Overview A trend toward even more minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches has led to techniques of single-incision and natural orifice laparoscopic surgery. This article is a systematic review of the literature which examines the ...
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Three-Port Versus Standard Four-Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial in a Community-Based Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nepal
Article Overview The prevalence of laparoscopic cholecystectomies has increased in frequency leading to an increase in both surgeoi experience and technical refinements, specifically the number of ports used and their size. The 3-port laparoscope ...