Contributors: Marco P. Fisichella 65 year old man who underwent a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in August 2015. Preoperative manometry was normal and DeMeester score was 25. Two months later he began to experience difficulty of swallowing solid foods, then liquids. After 2 dilatations, dysphagia persisted. DOI#: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/egw2097cpq Referred By: Jeffrey B. Matthews
Contributors: Reza Salabat and Marco P. Fisichella Preoperative work-up and surgical technique of laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair. DOI#: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/c2kvm64ru5
A 51-year-old man seeks medical attention for intermittent chest pain. He describes the pain as “burning” and it has become increasingly frequent after meals over the last 4 to 6 months. In addition, he experiences regurgitation, and often wakes up at night with a feeling of choking. He has also noted hoarseness and cough. Proton […]
Contributor: Ciro Andolfi (University of Chicago), Marco G. Patti (University of Chicago) We describe our preoperative work-up and the surgical technique of Laparoscopic paraesophageal/hiatal hernia repair. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/56by9lqzf5 Editor Recruited By: Dr. Jeffrey Matthews
Contributors: David Caba-Molina, MD and Mark S. Talamonti, MD The following video depicts our technique for performing a two layered end-to-side duct to mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy without the use of a pancreatic duct stent, following the resection phase of a standard Whipple operation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/wvi4b33r6r Editor Recruited By: Jeffrey Matthews, MD