Prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of postoperative elastomeric pain pump devices used after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair Michael J. RosenTrieve DuperierMichelle Laughinghouse OriginalPaper 09 April 2009 Pages: 2637 - 2643
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia: results after 10 years Sarah M. CowgillDesiree VilladolidAlexander S. Rosemurgy II OriginalPaper 24 June 2009 Pages: 2644 - 2649
Partial gastrectomy using natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for gastric submucosal tumors: early experience in humans Kiyokazu NakajimaToshirou NishidaYuichiro Doki Technique 09 April 2009 Pages: 2650 - 2655
Minimally invasive Ivor–Lewis esophagogastrectomy for gastric cardia cancer Marcelo W. HinojosaBrian A. MaileyNinh T. Nguyen Video 19 May 2009 Pages: 2656 - 2656
Systemic inflammatory response after Kugel versus laparoscopic groin hernia repair: a prospective randomized trial Ömer BenderFatih Levent BalcıYavuz Selim Sarı OriginalPaper 14 May 2009 Pages: 2657 - 2661
Beyond quality-of-life improvement: how robotic surgery for low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision also may improve oncologic outcomes E. HanischD. Ziogas Letter 23 May 2009 Pages: 2662 - 2664
Prospective evaluation of sexual function after open and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer Paraskevas StamopoulosGeorge E. TheodoropoulosEmmanouil Leandros OriginalPaper 23 May 2009 Pages: 2665 - 2674
Laparoscopic accessory splenectomy: the value of perioperative localization studies Abdulmalik M. S. AltafMark SawatzkyDennis Klassen OriginalPaper 23 January 2009 Pages: 2675 - 2679
Perforation into the peritoneal cavity during transanal endoscopic microsurgery for rectal cancer is not associated with major complications or oncological compromise Gunnar BaatrupThomas BorschitzNiels Qvist OriginalPaper 27 January 2009 Pages: 2680 - 2683
An ergonomic analysis of the effects of camera rotation on laparoscopic performance Anthony G. GallagherMusallam Al-AkashRichard M. Satava OriginalPaper 06 December 2008 Pages: 2684 - 2691
Laparoscopic transperitoneal repair of flank hernias: a retrospective review of 27 patients Chris EdwardsTim GeigerBruce Ramshaw OriginalPaper 22 May 2009 Pages: 2692 - 2696
The trade-off between flexibility and maneuverability: task performance with articulating laparoscopic instruments Danny V. MartinecPrakash GattaLee L. Swanström OriginalPaper 03 April 2009 Pages: 2697 - 2701
Treatment of gallbladder disease during operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom Chad R. EdwardsJames P. DolanRichard E. Standaert OriginalPaper 08 July 2009 Pages: 2702 - 2707
The minimal clinically important difference in the Gastrointestinal Quality-of-Life Index after cholecystectomy Hon-Yi ShiKing-Teh LeeChong-Chi Chiu OriginalPaper 09 May 2009 Pages: 2708 - 2712
Factors related to the curability of early gastric cancer with endoscopic submucosal dissection Ken OhnitaHajime IsomotoSaburo Shikuwa OriginalPaper 09 April 2009 Pages: 2713 - 2719
A multitasking platform for natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): a benchtop comparison of a new device for flexible endoscopic surgery and a standard dual-channel endoscope Georg O. SpaunBin ZhengLee L. Swanström OriginalPaper 10 April 2009 Pages: 2720 - 2727
Preclinical trial of a modified gastroscope that performs a true anterior fundoplication for the endoluminal treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease Werner K. H. KauerAviel Roy-ShapiraHubert J. Stein OriginalPaper 09 April 2009 Pages: 2728 - 2731
Endoscopic resection of large pedunculated colonic polyps and risk of postpolypectomy bleeding with adrenaline injection versus endoloop and hemoclip: a prospective, randomized study George KouklakisAlexandros MpoumponarisNikolaos Lirantzopoulos OriginalPaper 09 May 2009 Pages: 2732 - 2737
Laparoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy in upper gastrointestinal tract cancer patients Michael Bau MortensenClaus FristrupClaus Hovendal OriginalPaper 09 April 2009 Pages: 2738 - 2742
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: critical analysis of preliminary experience from a tertiary referral centre Mohammed Abu HilalGaurav JainHassan Elberm OriginalPaper 22 May 2009 Pages: 2743 - 2747
Lugol chromoendoscopy combined with brush cytology in patients at risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma D. BollerP. SpielerJ. Borovicka OriginalPaper 15 May 2009 Pages: 2748 - 2754
How much do we need experts during laparoscopic suturing training? Siska Van BruwaeneGunter De WinMarc Miserez OriginalPaper 15 May 2009 Pages: 2755 - 2761
Fibrinolytic and coagulation pathways after laparoscopic and open surgery: a prospective randomized trial Nikos TsiminikakisElie ChouillardIoannis Bramis OriginalPaper 15 May 2009 Pages: 2762 - 2769
Randomized controlled trial on sterile fluid collections management in acute pancreatitis: should they be removed? Enver ZeremGoran ImamovicBilal Imširović OriginalPaper 15 May 2009 Pages: 2770 - 2777
Prospective comparison of optic versus blind endoscopic ultrasound in staging esophageal cancer Christopher P. TwineWyn G. LewisS. Ashley Roberts OriginalPaper 14 May 2009 Pages: 2778 - 2784
Video-assisted submandibular resection: two-step technique Yasser HamzaRafik Khalil OriginalPaper 19 May 2009 Pages: 2785 - 2789
Use of double-balloon enteroscopy in the management of patients with Crohn’s disease: feasibility and diagnostic yield in a high-volume centre for inflammatory bowel disease Gianpiero ManesVenerina ImbesiGabriele Bianchi Porro OriginalPaper 23 May 2009 Pages: 2790 - 2795
Current technique of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME): an international questionnaire among 368 surgeons Y. M. CheungM. M. LangeJ. F. Lange OriginalPaper 24 June 2009 Pages: 2796 - 2801
Esophageal dilation after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: a more systematic approach is needed Justin R. de JongCas TiethofAndré J. P. M. Smout OriginalPaper 23 May 2009 Pages: 2802 - 2808
Fixation of mesh to the peritoneum using a fibrin glue: investigations with a biomechanical model and an experimental laparoscopic porcine model C. Schug-PassH. LippertF. Köckerling OriginalPaper 23 May 2009 Pages: 2809 - 2815
Is there a role for endoscopic ultrasonography in evaluation of the left liver in colorectal liver metastasis patients selected for right hepatectomy Charles SabbaghDavid FuksJean-Marc Regimbeau OriginalPaper 14 May 2009 Pages: 2816 - 2821
Evaluation of mist production and tissue dissection efficiency using different types of ultrasound shears A. SchneiderE. DoundoulakisH. Feußner OriginalPaper 23 May 2009 Pages: 2822 - 2826
A novel use of T-tag sutures for the safe creation and closure of the NOTES gastrotomy using a hybrid technique R. C. T. AustinC. A. MosseP. Swain Dynamic Manuscript 19 August 2009 Pages: 2827 - 2830
A novel approach of robotic-assisted anterior resection with transanal or transvaginal retrieval of the specimen for colorectal cancer Gyu-Seog ChoiIn Ja ParkSoo-Han Jun Dynamic Manuscript 14 May 2009 Pages: 2831 - 2835
Endotherapy for a 5-cm mid-esophageal perforation with tandem stenting above the lower esophageal sphincter (with videos) Shou-jiang TangShailender SinghDaniel J. Scott Dynamic Manuscript 19 May 2009 Pages: 2836 - 2841
A novel laparoscopic device for measuring gastrointestinal slow-wave activity Gregory O’GradyPeng DuJohn A. Windsor New Technology 23 May 2009 Pages: 2842 - 2848
Easy cleaning of the scope’s lens in a syringe to prevent condensation during laparoscopic surgery A. J. RuniaJ. F. ZengerinkG. H. H. Mannaerts Technique 26 August 2009 Pages: 2849 - 2850
Hem-o-lok plastic clips in securing of the base of the appendix during laparoscopic appendectomy Samir DelibegovićErvin Matović Technique 14 May 2009 Pages: 2851 - 2854
Preventing and managing complications of laparoscopic gastrectomy E. Hanisch Letter 24 June 2009 Pages: 2855 - 2857
Management of acute paraesophageal hernia’ Abdulzahra HussainTarun SinghalShamsi El-Hasani Letter 11 June 2009 Pages: 2858 - 2859
Carbon may spot primary and lymphatic colorectal cancer spread Roderick J. AlexanderGuy F. Nash Letter 11 June 2009 Pages: 2860 - 2860
Reply to 464-009-531: Re: ‘New horizons in colorectal cancer surgery’ ((2009)23:1–3) M. H. G. M. van der PasW. J. H. J. Meijerink Letter--Reply 16 June 2009 Pages: 2861 - 2861
A previously nondescribed dominant branch from the left splanchnic nerve innervating the gastroesophageal junction: the significance of its preservation during fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease warrants clarification Cyrus Vakili Letter 29 May 2009 Pages: 2862 - 2863
Body mass index and risks of laparoscopic gastrectomy Christof Hottenrott Letter 30 May 2009 Pages: 2864 - 2866
Facts and trends in laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer D. KanellosM. G. PramateftakisIoannis Kanellos Letter 23 May 2009 Pages: 2867 - 2869
Laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: improving outcomes Christof Hottenrott Letter 18 August 2009 Pages: 2871 - 2873