1. Computer-Based Surgical Simulation is Too Expensive. Or is it?

   • R. S. Haluck

   Editorial 31 December 2004 Pages: 159 - 160

2. Development and transferability of a cost-effective laparoscopic camera navigation simulator

   • J. R. Korndorffer Jr
   • D. J. Hayes
   • D. J. Scott

   Original article 23 December 2004 Pages: 161 - 167

   

3. A prospective randomized study comparing open vs laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy in early gastric cancer: early results

   • J.- H. Lee
   • H.- S. Han
   • J.- H. Lee

   Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 168 - 173

4. The laparoscopic repair of suprapubic ventral hernias

   • A. M. Carbonell
   • K. W. Kercher
   • B. T. Heniford

   Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 174 - 177

   

5. Acute tensile strength analysis of collagen solder for mesh fixation to the peritoneal surface

   • R. J. Lanzafame
   • B. A. Soltz
   • D. P. DeVore

   Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 178 - 183

   

6. Open vs laparoscopic repair of secondary lumbar hernias: a prospective nonrandomized study

   • A. Moreno-Egea
   • J. A. Torralba-Martinez
   • J. L. Aguayo-Albasini

   Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 184 - 187

7. Comparison of endoscopic procedures vs Lichtenstein and other open mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

   • C. G. Schmedt
   • S. Sauerland
   • R. Bittner

   Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 188 - 199

   

8. Obesity surgery: Evidence-based guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)

   • S. Sauerland
   • L. Angrisani
   • E. A. M. Neugebauer

   E.A.E.S. Guidelines 02 December 2004 Pages: 200 - 221

   

9. Elective laparoscopic surgery for benign internal enteric fistulas: a review of 43 cases

   • N. Pokala
   • C. P. Delaney
   • A. J. Senagore

   Original article 23 December 2004 Pages: 222 - 225

10. Comparative study of electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer and ultrasonic coagulating shears in laparoscopic colectomy

    • M. Takada
    • T. Ichihara
    • Y. Kuroda

    Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 226 - 228

    

11. A comparative study of skills in virtual laparoscopy and endoscopy

    • S. Adamsen
    • P. M. Funch-Jensen
    • T. P. Grantcharov

    Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 229 - 234

    

12. Randomized clinical trial of stapled hemorrhoidectomy vs open with Ligasure for prolapsed piles

    • G. Basdanis
    • V. N. Papadopoulos
    • N. Harlaftis

    Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 235 - 239

    

13. Assessment of the physical properties of laparoscopic myoma-fixation devices

    • H. Tintara
    • P. Aiyarak
    • A. Geater

    Original article 26 October 2004 Pages: 240 - 244

    

14. A new laparoscopic technique for the placement of a permanent peritoneal dialysis catheter: the preperitoneal tunneling method

    • M. Comert
    • A. Borazan
    • B. Hamdi Uçan

    Original article 11 November 2004 Pages: 245 - 248

    

15. Radiofrequency tissue ablation in an experimental model of grade IV renal trauma: a preliminary report

    • M. Kontos
    • E. Felekouras
    • E. Bastounis

    Original article 11 November 2004 Pages: 249 - 253

    

16. Results of thoracoscopic sympathectomy for the treatment of axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis with respect to compensatory hyperhidrosis and dry hands

    • M. J. Wilson
    • T. R. Magee
    • T. C. B. Dehn

    Original article 18 November 2004 Pages: 254 - 256

17. Psychometric documentation of a quality-of-life questionnaire for patients undergoing antireflux surgery (QOLARS)

    • Zs. Zéman
    • S. Rózsa
    • E. Tarkó

    Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 257 - 261

18. Band slippage after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: etiology and treatment

    • A. Keidar
    • A. Szold
    • S. Abu-Abeid

    Original article 11 November 2004 Pages: 262 - 267

    

19. Comparison of economic and environmental impacts between disposable and reusable instruments used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • S. Adler
    • M. Scherrer
    • F. D. Daschner

    Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 268 - 272

20. Laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy for biliary strictures: the experience of 10 patients

    • P. K. Chowbey
    • V. Soni
    • M. Baijal

    Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 273 - 279

    

21. Impact of taurolidine on the growth of CC531 coloncarcinoma cells in vitro and in a laparoscopic animal model in rats

    • G. Nestler
    • H. U. Schulz
    • M. Pross

    Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 280 - 284

    

22. Multimedia presentations in the age of the health insurance and accountability act

    • K. H. Goodell
    • M. Barnes
    • S. D. Schwaitzberg

    Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 285 - 288

23. Three year’s experience with the Stretta procedure: did it really make a difference?

    • R. E. Lutfi
    • A. Torquati
    • W. O. Richards

    Original article 23 December 2004 Pages: 289 - 295

    

24. Long-term results of laparoscopic vs open resections for rectal cancer in 124 unselected patients

    • J. F. Dowdall
    • O. J. McAnena

    Letter to editor 18 November 2004 Pages: 296 - 296

25. The author replies

    • E. Lezoche
    • A. M. Paganini

    Letter 09 December 2004 Pages: 297 - 298

26. Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask

    • D. F. P. Van Deurzen
    • G. H. H. Mannaerts
    • A. Cuschieri

    Letter to the editor 09 December 2004 Pages: 299 - 300

    

27. News and notices

    • Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.

    OriginalPaper Pages: 301 - 303

28. Surgical Endoscopy is pleased to announce Manuscript Central

    • Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.

    Publisher’s Note Pages: 304 - 304