Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Jul 22, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass James W. Maher Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, one of the most technically demanding laparoscopic procedures, is emerging as the preferred method for treating morbid obesity when…

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Pyloromyotomy

Jul 22, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Pyloromyotomy

Pyloromyotomy Infants with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis typically develop symptoms in the first month or two of life. The history of progressive nonbilious vomiting, occurring right after feeding, is classic. Palpation…

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Laparoscopic Gastric Resection

Jul 22, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Laparoscopic Gastric Resection

Laparoscopic Gastric Resection Laparoscopically assisted gastric resection is used for benign disease or for palliation of malignancy. The laparoscopic portion may be limited to mobilization, with an extracorporeal anastomosis. Although…

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Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy

Jul 22, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy

Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy Laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy is a simple procedure that may be used when palliation of malignant upper gastrointestinal obstruction is required. It has the same drawbacks as the corresponding open…

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Gastric Resection

Jul 22, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Gastric Resection

Gastric Resection Gastric resection, or gastrectomy, is performed mainly for treatment of gastric carcinoma. Benign ulcer disease, formerly a major indication, is still sometimes treated by gastrectomy, often in emergency…

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Plication of Perforated Duodenal Ulcer

Jul 22, 2016 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Plication of Perforated Duodenal Ulcer

Plication of Perforated Duodenal Ulcer Small anterior perforations of duodenal ulcers are treated by Graham patch plication, which may sometimes be performed laparoscopically (see Chapter 52). Larger perforations may require…

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