Endoscopic hemostasis for peptic ulcer bleeding: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials Felipe BaracatEduardo MouraEdson Ide Review 20 October 2015 Pages: 2155 - 2168
Current state of virtual reality simulation in robotic surgery training: a review Justin D. BricDerek C. LumbardJon C. Gould Review 25 August 2015 Pages: 2169 - 2178
The use of crural relaxing incisions with biologic mesh reinforcement during laparoscopic repair of complex hiatal hernias Oscar M. CrespinRobert B. YatesBrant K. Oelschlager OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2179 - 2185
Randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic greater curvature plication versus laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy V. V. GrubnikO. B. OspanovM. S. Kresyun OriginalPaper 05 November 2015 Pages: 2186 - 2191
Pilot study of a novel pain management strategy: evaluating the impact on patient outcomes DS KellerRN TahilramaniEM Haas OriginalPaper 15 August 2015 Pages: 2192 - 2198
The six-minute walk test as a measure of postoperative recovery after colorectal resection: further examination of its measurement properties Nicolò PecorelliJulio F. Fiore Jr.Liane S. Feldman OriginalPaper 27 August 2015 Pages: 2199 - 2206
Evaluating quality across minimally invasive platforms in colorectal surgery Deborah S. KellerJuan R. Flores-GonzalezEric M. Haas OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2207 - 2216
Patient comorbidities increase postoperative resource utilization after laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy Jacqueline BoehmeSophia McKinleySteven D. Schwaitzberg OriginalPaper 01 October 2015 Pages: 2217 - 2230
Early hospital readmission after bariatric surgery Mustafa W. AmanMiloslawa StemAnne O. Lidor OriginalPaper 19 October 2015 Pages: 2231 - 2238
Beyond the learning curve: incidence of bile duct injuries following laparoscopic cholecystectomy normalize to open in the modern era Caitlin HalbertSpyridon PagkratisDana A. Telem OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2239 - 2243
Single-stage revision from gastric band to gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy: 6- and 12-month outcomes Louise YeungBrandice DurkanMiguel Burch OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2244 - 2250
Management of non-acute gastrointestinal defects using the over-the-scope clips (OTSCs): a retrospective single-institution experience Joshua S. WinderAfif N. KulaylatEric M. Pauli OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2251 - 2258
Intestinal microbiota and anastomotic leakage of stapled colorectal anastomoses: a pilot study Jasper B. van PraaghMarcus C. de GoffauKlaas Havenga OriginalPaper Open access 18 September 2015 Pages: 2259 - 2265
The utility of radiological upper gastrointestinal series and clinical indicators in detecting leaks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case-controlled study Monica SethiMelissa MagrathChristine Ren-Fielding OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2266 - 2275
A comparison of robotic single-incision and traditional single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy Monica GustafsonTariq LescouflairIbrahim Daoud OriginalPaper 16 December 2015 Pages: 2276 - 2280
Evaluating the impact of a minimally invasive pediatric surgeon on hospital practice: comparison of two children’s hospitals Hope T. JacksonSohail R. ShahTimothy D. Kane OriginalPaper 19 October 2015 Pages: 2281 - 2287
Validity, reliability and support for implementation of independence-scaled procedural assessment in laparoscopic surgery Kelvin H. KrampMarc J. van DetJean-Pierre E. N. Pierie OriginalPaper Open access 28 September 2015 Pages: 2288 - 2300
Minimally invasive surgery versus percutaneous radio frequency ablation for the treatment of single small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: a case–control study Giulio C. VitaliAlexis LaurentChristian Toso OriginalPaper 03 November 2015 Pages: 2301 - 2307
A single-centre experience of relaparoscopy in complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair-feasibility and outcomes Parthasarthi RamakrishnanSaurabh BansalPalanivelu chinusamy OriginalPaper 30 September 2015 Pages: 2308 - 2314
Minimally invasive supraomohyoid neck dissection by total endoscopic technique for oral squamous carcinoma Ravindrasinh RajVikram LotwalaPiyush Anajwala OriginalPaper 29 December 2015 Pages: 2315 - 2320
The relationship between intracranial pressure and obesity: an ultrasonographic evaluation of the optic nerve Fernando DipDavid NguyenRaul Rosenthal OriginalPaper 07 January 2016 Pages: 2321 - 2325
Cosmetic outcome of skin adhesives versus transcutaneous sutures in laparoscopic port-site wounds: a prospective randomized controlled trial Olaf BuchweitzChristian FryeSven Juergens OriginalPaper Open access 01 October 2015 Pages: 2326 - 2331
Stent-in-stent technique for removal of embedded partially covered self-expanding metal stents Tomas DaVeeShayan IraniTodd H. Baron OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2332 - 2341
Predictors of readmission after laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: a comparative analysis of ACS-NSQIP database Zhamak KhorgamiAmin AndalibStacy A. Brethauer OriginalPaper 26 August 2015 Pages: 2342 - 2350
The role of flexible endotherapy for the treatment of recurrent Zenker’s diverticula after surgery and endoscopic stapling Alessandro AntonelloSauid IshaqGiorgio Battaglia OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2351 - 2357
Efficacy and safety of a resorbable collagen membrane COVA+™ for the prevention of postoperative adhesions in abdominal surgery André DabrowskiMarc LepèrePhilippe Hauters OriginalPaper 19 October 2015 Pages: 2358 - 2366
Primary non-closure of mesenteric defects in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: reoperations and intraoperative findings in 146 patients Tarik DelkoMarko KraljevićUrs Zingg OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2367 - 2373
Simple versus reinforced cruroplasty in patients submitted to concomitant laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: prospective evaluation in a bariatric center of excellence Sara RuscioMohamed AbdelgawadGianfranco Silecchia OriginalPaper 01 October 2015 Pages: 2374 - 2381
Pros and cons of the gasless laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy for upper esophageal carcinoma Lei YuJi-xiang WuJi Ke OriginalPaper Open access 28 September 2015 Pages: 2382 - 2389
Endoscopic mucosal resection of early oesophageal neoplasia in patients requiring anticoagulation: is it safe? Said Al-MammariRichard OwenBarbara Braden OriginalPaper 26 August 2015 Pages: 2390 - 2395
A novel method of delta-shaped intracorporeal double-tract reconstruction in totally laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy Jun HongLi QianHan-Kun Hao OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2396 - 2403
Optimal management for patients not meeting the inclusion criteria after endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric cancer Takahiro ToyokawaMasaichi OhiraKosei Hirakawa OriginalPaper 13 October 2015 Pages: 2404 - 2414
Causes, predictors and consequences of conversion from VATS to open lung lobectomy Florian AugustinHerbert Thomas MaierThomas Schmid OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2415 - 2421
Learning curve analysis of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for laterally spreading tumors by endoscopists experienced in gastric ESD Han Ho JeonHye Sun LeeHyojin Park OriginalPaper 30 September 2015 Pages: 2422 - 2430
Diagnostic efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle sampling for upper gastrointestinal subepithelial lesions: a meta-analysis Xiao-Cen ZhangQuan-Lin LiPing-Hong Zhou OriginalPaper 27 August 2015 Pages: 2431 - 2441
Laparoscopic radical cholecystectomy for suspected early gall bladder carcinoma: thinking beyond convention Senthilnathan PalanisamyNikunj PatelPalanivelu Chinnusamy OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2442 - 2448
A comparison of hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery and conventional laparoscopic surgery in rectal cancer: a propensity score analysis Dae Hee PyoJung Wook HuhHo-Kyung Chun OriginalPaper 25 August 2015 Pages: 2449 - 2456
Outcomes of endoscopic treatment of second recurrences of large nonpedunculated colorectal adenomas Hyun Gun KimSaurabh SethiShai Friedland OriginalPaper 30 September 2015 Pages: 2457 - 2464
Multiplanar MDCT measurement of esophageal hiatus surface area: association with hiatal hernia and GERD Wei OuyangChandra DassCOPDGene Investigators OriginalPaper 25 August 2015 Pages: 2465 - 2472
The use of endoluminal vacuum (E-Vac) therapy in the management of upper gastrointestinal leaks and perforations Nathan R. SmallwoodJames W. FleshmanJ. S. Burdick OriginalPaper 30 September 2015 Pages: 2473 - 2480
Totally laparoscopic versus laparoscopic-assisted left colectomy for cancer: a retrospective review Forat SwaidGideon SrokaIbrahim Matter OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2481 - 2488
Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy: reflections after more than 2400 cases performed P. MiccoliM. BiricottiG. Materazzi OriginalPaper 03 September 2015 Pages: 2489 - 2495
A prospective analysis of GERD after POEM on anterior myotomy Hironari ShiwakuHaruhiro InoueYuichi Yamashita OriginalPaper Open access 28 September 2015 Pages: 2496 - 2504
Weight loss outcomes and complications from bariatric surgery in the super super obese Oscar K. SerranoJonathan E. TannebaumDiego R. Camacho OriginalPaper 25 August 2015 Pages: 2505 - 2511
Microcomplications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: impact on duration of surgery and costs Marco von Strauss und TorneySalome Dell-KusterRachel Rosenthal OriginalPaper 27 August 2015 Pages: 2512 - 2522
Laparoscopic colon resection: To prep or not to prep? Analysis of 1535 patients Marco Ettore AllaixSimone ArolfoMario Morino OriginalPaper 25 August 2015 Pages: 2523 - 2529
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration using V-Loc suture with insertion of endobiliary stent Jun Suh LeeYoung Chul Yoon OriginalPaper 27 August 2015 Pages: 2530 - 2534
Laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy improves hospital outcomes and reduces cost: a single-institution analysis of laparoscopic-assisted and open techniques Brett L. EckerGoda E. SavulionyteDaniel T. Dempsey OriginalPaper 28 September 2015 Pages: 2535 - 2542
Hemorrhage control for laparoscopic hepatectomy: technical details and predictive factors for intraoperative blood loss Yoshikuni KawaguchiTakeo NomiBrice Gayet OriginalPaper 27 August 2015 Pages: 2543 - 2551
Transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a preliminary report Liang KangWen-Hao ChenJian-Ping Wang OriginalPaper 27 August 2015 Pages: 2552 - 2562