1. Robotics

   • D. H. Birkett

   Editorial Pages: 1257 - 1258

2. Why SAGES? Why organized surgery?

   • L. W. Traverso

   SAGES 2002 Presidential Address Pages: 1259 - 1263

3. Results of a randomized trial of HERMES-assisted vs non-HERMES-assisted laparoscopic antireflux surgery

   • J. D. Luketich
   • H. C. Fernando
   • P. R. Schauer

   Original Articles Pages: 1264 - 1266

4. Controlled trial of the introduction of a robotic camera assistant (Endo Assist) for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

   • S. Aiono
   • J. M. Gilbert
   • A. Gordan

   Original Articles Pages: 1267 - 1270

5. Laparoscopic hysterectomy using a computer-enhanced surgical robot

   • C. Diaz-Arrastia
   • C. Jurnalov
   • C. Townsend

   Original Articles Pages: 1271 - 1273

6. The influence of new technologies on laparoscopic adrenalectomy

   • A. Valeri
   • A. Borrelli
   • C. Saieva

   Original Articles Pages: 1274 - 1279

7. Comparative study of three-dimensional and conventional endorectal ultrasonography used in rectal cancer staging

   • J. C. Kim
   • Y. K. Cho
   • M. G. Lee

   Original Articles Pages: 1280 - 1285

8. The effect of hepatic inflow occlusion on laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation using simulated tumors

   • D. J. Scott
   • J. B. Fleming
   • D. B. Jones

   Original Articles Pages: 1286 - 1291

9. Impact of dopamine and endothelin-1 antagonism on portal venous blood flow during laparoscopic surgery

   • Z. G. Kim
   • E. Sanli
   • C. N. Gutt

   Original Articles Pages: 1292 - 1296

10. Role of dopamine in renal dysfunction during laparoscopic surgery

    • J. Pérez
    • P. Taurá
    • J. C. Garcia-Valdecasas

    Original Articles Pages: 1297 - 1301

11. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration are safe for older patients

    • A. M. Paganini
    • F. Feliciotti
    • E. Lezoche

    Original Articles Pages: 1302 - 1308

12. Comparison of laparoscopic choledochotomy closure techniques

    • J. S. Wu
    • N. J. Soper

    Original Articles Pages: 1309 - 1313

13. The effects of increased intraabdominal pressure on colonic anastomoses

    • C. Polat
    • Y. Arikan
    • Ö. Gokçe

    Original Articles Pages: 1314 - 1319

14. Elective laparoscopic colonic resection for diverticular disease

    • J. L. Bouillot
    • J. C. Berthou
    • B. Delaitre

    Original Articles Pages: 1320 - 1323

15. The transfer of basic skills learned in a laparoscopic simulator to the operating room

    • A. Hyltander
    • E. Liljegren
    • H. Lönroth

    Original Articles Pages: 1324 - 1328

16. Effectiveness of grasping and duration of clamping using laparoscopic graspers

    • E. A. M. Heijnsdijk
    • J. Dankelman
    • D. J. Gouma

    Original Articles Pages: 1329 - 1331

17. Grasping and dissecting instrument for hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery

    • A. Pietrabissa
    • P. Dario
    • F. Mosca

    Original Articles Pages: 1332 - 1335

18. A new method of preemptive analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • U. Maestroni
    • D. Sortini
    • A. Donini

    Original Articles Pages: 1336 - 1340

19. Power spectral analysis of heart rate variability during positive pressure pneumoperitoneum

    • A. Bickel
    • M. Yahalom
    • A. Eitan

    Original Articles Pages: 1341 - 1344

20. Laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair

    • D. S. Thoman
    • T. Hui
    • E. H. Phillips

    Original Articles Pages: 1345 - 1349

21. Austrian experiences of antireflux surgery

    • T. Bammer
    • T. Kamolz
    • R. Pointner

    Original Articles Pages: 1350 - 1353

22. Minimally invasive approach to Boerhaave’s syndrome

    • S. Landen
    • I. El Nakadi

    Original Articles Pages: 1354 - 1357

23. Is laparoscopic left pancreatic resection justified?

    • J. M. Fabre
    • J. L. Dulucq
    • J. Domergue

    Original Articles Pages: 1358 - 1361

24. Case reports: Online first

    Abstract Pages: 1362 - 1365

25. Laparoscopic enucleation of an insulinoma

    • G. R. Gecelter

    OriginalPaper 06 June 2002 Pages: 1365 - 1365

26. A technique for open trocar placement in laparoscopic surgery using the umbilical cicatrix tube

    • Pawanindra Lal
    • R. Sharma
    • V. K. Ramteke

    Technique 21 April 2014 Pages: 1366 - 1370

27. Italian registry of laparoscopic surgery of the spleen

    • P. Torelli
    • D. Cavaliere
    • G. F. Silecchia

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1371 - 1373

28. Optimization of cosmesis in parathyroidectomy

    • W. T. Ng

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1374 - 1375

29. Understanding and optimizing laparoscopic videosystems

    • H. Rivas
    • R. Cacchione
    • J. W. Allen

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1376 - 1376

30. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery in the elderly

    • T. Kamolz
    • R. Pointner

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1377 - 1377

31. Laparoscopic transabdominal suspension sutures

    • G. Navarra
    • S. Ascanelli
    • C. Carcoforo

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1378 - 1378

32. The author replies

    • D. Rosin

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1379 - 1379

33. Obesity and antireflux surgery

    • K. B. Jones

    Letters to the Editor 21 April 2014 Pages: 1380 - 1380

34. Erratum to: Laparoscopic vs open approach for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in children

    • G. Mattioli
    • P. Repetto
    • V. Jasonni

    Erratum 21 April 2014 Pages: 1381 - 1381

35. News and notices

    News 21 April 2014 Pages: 1382 - 1386