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BackgroundThe interest of robotics in performing partial and total splenectomy is poorly reported so far. We report herein our experience.
MethodsFrom November 2001 to November 2009, 24 consecutive robotic splenectomies were performed by the same surgeon. All data were prospectively collected and reviewed retrospectively.
ResultsTwelve men and 12 women with a median age of 48 years underwent a robotic...
BackgroundOptimizing quality of life is a major goal for patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer and distal cholangiocarcinoma. The aim of this study was to assess the value of robotic surgery for palliation in these patients.
MethodsBetween May 2007 and January 2010, nine patients who presented with unresectable pancreatic cancer or distal cholangiocarcinoma at exploratory laparoscopy were...
In bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has proven effective in reducing weight and improving obesity-associated comorbidities. Recently, however, laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery has been proposed to minimize the invasiveness of laparoscopic surgery. The aim of this study is to compare the operative cost and peri-operative outcomes of these two approaches....
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