Guidelines for laparoscopic (TAPP) and endoscopic (TEP) treatment of inguinal Hernia [International Endohernia Society (IEHS)] R. BittnerM. E. ArreguiP. Chowbey Guidelines Open access 13 July 2011 Pages: 2773 - 2843
Percutaneous treatment of thoracic duct injuries Francesca MarconKatayun IraniMarcovalerio Melis Review 17 May 2011 Pages: 2844 - 2848
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of fixation versus nonfixation of mesh in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair Yuan Jun TengShu Mei PanJian Xu Han Review 13 April 2011 Pages: 2849 - 2858
Ambulatory laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review Christophe MariettePatrick Pessaux Review 13 April 2011 Pages: 2859 - 2864
Open versus endoscopic component separation: a cost comparison Karem C. HarthJohnie RoseMichael J. Rosen OriginalPaper 03 June 2011 Pages: 2865 - 2870
Perioperative and long-term results after left pancreatectomy: a single-institution, non-randomized, comparative study between open and laparoscopic approach Giovanni ButturiniStefano PartelliClaudio Bassi OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2871 - 2878
A comparative study of standard versus laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair Huai-Ching TaiChia-Da LinStephen Shei-Dei Yang OriginalPaper 11 June 2011 Pages: 2879 - 2883
Use of staple-line reinforcement in laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery: a meta-analysis M. S. SajidK. KhatriM. Sayegh OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2884 - 2891
Predictors of complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a prognostic model for early discharge S. M. JeurninkP. D. SiersemaE. J. Kuipers OriginalPaper Open access 01 April 2011 Pages: 2892 - 2900
The Over-The-Scope Clip (OTSC) for the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, perforations, and fistulas Andreas KirschniakNatalie SubotovaThomas Kratt OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2901 - 2905
Bile duct injuries during open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the laparoscopic era: alarming trends Jukka KarvonenPaulina SalminenJuha M. Grönroos OriginalPaper 24 March 2011 Pages: 2906 - 2910
The effects of cefazolin on cirrhotic patients with acute variceal hemorrhage after endoscopic interventions Huang-Wei XuJing-Houng WangSeng-Kee Chuah OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2911 - 2918
Laparoscopy within a fast-track program enhances the short-term results after elective surgery for resectable colorectal cancer Francesco FerociKatrin C. KröningMarco Scatizzi OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2919 - 2925
Endoscopic full-thickness resection without laparoscopic assistance for gastric submucosal tumors originated from the muscularis propria Ping-Hong ZhouLi-Qing YaoJing-Zheng Liu OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2926 - 2931
Laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis is more favorable for patients with comorbidities, the elderly, and those with complicated appendicitis: a nationwide population-based study Chun-Chieh YehShih-Chi WuTsai-Chung Li OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2932 - 2942
Value of preoperative esophageal function studies before laparoscopic antireflux surgery Walter W. ChanLaura R. HaroianC. Prakash Gyawali OriginalPaper 18 March 2011 Pages: 2943 - 2949
Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy Frank F. ZhuJamie M. PooltonRich S. W. Masters OriginalPaper Open access 01 April 2011 Pages: 2950 - 2955
Colonoscopic injection for murine solid cecal cancer model Joshua R. KarasRahila EssaniRoberto Bergamaschi OriginalPaper 22 April 2011 Pages: 2956 - 2959
Comparison of outcomes for laparoscopically assisted and open radical distal gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy for advanced gastric cancer Yongliang ZhaoPeiwu YuYanqi Zhang OriginalPaper 22 April 2011 Pages: 2960 - 2966
Oncological outcomes of laparoscopic colon resection for cancer after implementation of a full-time preceptorship Yasir AkmalCarissa BaileyAlessio Pigazzi OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 2967 - 2971
Evaluation of the learning curve in laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer Hajime KayanoJunji OkudaNobuhiko Tanigawa OriginalPaper 22 April 2011 Pages: 2972 - 2979
A multicenter, simulation-based skills training collaborative using shared GI mentor II systems: results from the Texas association of surgical skills laboratories (TASSL) flexible endoscopy curriculum Kent R. Van SickleLauren BuckDaniel Scott OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 2980 - 2986
Robot-assisted intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer: technique and short-term outcome for 29 consecutive patients Quor M. LeongDong N. SonSeon H. Kim OriginalPaper 12 April 2011 Pages: 2987 - 2992
Long-term results after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in adolescent patients: follow-up of the Austrian experience Gerd R. SilberhumerKarl MillerGerhard Prager OriginalPaper 14 May 2011 Pages: 2993 - 2999
Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection for elderly patients at least 80 years of age Toshio UraokaReiji HigashiKazuhide Yamamoto OriginalPaper 12 April 2011 Pages: 3000 - 3007
Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparison with the gold standard Sigi JosephB. Todd MooreKimberly M. Brown OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3008 - 3015
Magnifying gastroscopy using a soft black hood for difficult colonoscopy Hisashi NakamuraKuangi FuAkihiko Yamamura OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3016 - 3021
Ileorectal bypass performed entirely through a transanal route in a porcine model Lino PoleseImerio AngrimanLorenzo Norberto OriginalPaper 12 April 2011 Pages: 3022 - 3027
Human experience with an endoluminal, endoscopic, gastrojejunal bypass sleeve Bryan J. SandlerRoberto RumbautSantiago Horgan OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3028 - 3033
Transvaginal rigid-hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery technique for anterior resection treatment of diverticulitis: a feasibility study Ignazio TarantinoGeorg R. LinkeAndreas Zerz OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3034 - 3042
The effect of tissue compression on circular stapler line failure Stephan R. MyersWilliam S. Rothermel JrLynn Shaffer OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3043 - 3049
Single-balloon push-and-pull enteroscopy system: does it work? A single-center, 3-year experience M. E. RiccioniR. UrgesiG. Costamagna OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3050 - 3056
MIS training in Canada: a national survey of general surgery residents Alia QureshiAshley VergisAllan Okrainec OriginalPaper 22 April 2011 Pages: 3057 - 3065
Retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy: prospective study upon a series of 50 consecutive patients Raducu NemeşValeriu ŞurlinIon Georgescu OriginalPaper 22 April 2011 Pages: 3066 - 3070
Mucoadhesive film for anchoring assistive surgical instruments in endoscopic surgery: in vivo assessment of deployment and attachment V. PensabeneP. ValdastriP. Dario OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3071 - 3079
The surgical ensemble: choreography as a simulation and training tool Richard M. SatavaAnne Marie Hunter OriginalPaper 12 April 2011 Pages: 3080 - 3086
Early gastric cancer of signet ring cell carcinoma is more amenable to endoscopic treatment than is early gastric cancer of poorly differentiated tubular adenocarcinoma in select tumor conditions Hee Man KimKyung Ho PakSang Kil Lee OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3087 - 3093
Efficacy and safety of covered self-expandable metal stents for management of distal malignant biliary obstruction due to lymph node metastases Kazumichi KawakuboHiroyuki IsayamaKazuhiko Koike OriginalPaper 13 April 2011 Pages: 3094 - 3100
Morbidity and mortality associated with antireflux surgery with or without paraesophogeal hernia: a large ACS NSQIP analysis Anne O. LidorDavid C. ChangMarianne M. Franco OriginalPaper 22 April 2011 Pages: 3101 - 3108
Improving functional esophageal surgery with a “smart” bougie: endoflip Silvana PerrettaBernard DallemagneJacques Marescaux Video 25 March 2011 Pages: 3109 - 3109
Minimally invasive esophagectomy with two-field lymphadenectomy Darmarajah VeeramootooClare TaylorShahjehan A. Wajed Dynamic Manuscript 14 May 2011 Pages: 3110 - 3115
Randomized comparative trial of a novel one-step needle sphincterotome versus direct incision and balloon dilation used to create gastrotomies for natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in the porcine model Anthony Yuen Bun TeohPhilip Wai Yan ChiuEnders Kwok Wai Ng Dynamic Manuscript 13 April 2011 Pages: 3116 - 3121
Pelvic dimensions as a predictor of difficulty in laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer Takashi AkiyoshiToshiaki WatanabeMasashi Ueno Letter 18 March 2011 Pages: 3122 - 3123
Performance of EUS-FNA for mediastinal lymphadenopathy: impact on patient management and costs in low-volume EUS centers M. M. C. HirdesF. P. Vleggaar Letter-Reply Open access 01 April 2011 Pages: 3124 - 3125