This is a video of a laparoscopic implantation of a gastric electrical stimulator in a 13 year old girl with severe gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia. She had a temporary trial performed the week before that was successful in improving her symptoms, and therefore we proceeded with a permanent implantation. She has done well and has […]
Contributors: Bestoun Ahmed Spleen preservation is advisable if feasible during distal pancreatectomy for benign pancreatic tumors. A 31 year old patient had a blunt abdominal injury. Computed Tomography (CT) scan showed an incidental tumor in the body of the pancreas. EUS-guided cytology revealed a solid pseudopapillary tumor with benign features.This video demonstrates the technical details during […]
Contributors: Michael Nussbaum Pancreatic necrosectomy is a necessary operation for necrotizing pancreatitis. The traditional open approach has been associated with difficult access and significant negative outcomes including wound complications, pancreatic fistula and prolonged hospital stay. A 57-y-old female patient presented with mild abdominal pain and epigastric fullness.She had a history of multiple episodes of acute […]
Contributors: Jessica Cioffi Laparoscopic hepatoduodenostomy is an excellent option for post-gastric-bypass patients with benign biliary tract disease as an indication for biliary bypass. It involves minimal dissection, but does require complex intracorporial suturing. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/5aizaeub3p Editor Recruited By: Jeffrey B. Matthews, MD
Contributors: Melissa Beitner and Christine Ren-Fielding This video shows the one-stage conversion of an adjustable gastric band to a sleeve gastrectomy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/ygruogodll
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