The transmission of COVID-19 virus since the outbreak of viral pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2 gave rise to protective operative measures. Aerosol generating procedures such as laparoscopic surgery are known to be associated ...

Background: Since its introduction, laparoscopic colorectal surgery has raised intense debate and controversies regarding its safety and effectiveness. Methods: This multicentric registry reports the experience of 28 ...

Laparoscopy has experienced significant growth in the last 5 years and became more popular among practicing urologists. Even though laparoscopy is considered a safe technique it is not free of complications, some of which ...

Background The transumbilical route began being clinically feasible with or without unique access devices. Setting The setting for this study was a private practice at Clínica Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. Objective The ...

Background: The usual surgical management of acute diverticulitis is Hartmann operation that is associated with high rates of complications and mortality. Recently, less invasive procedures, that avoid ostomies have been ...

Background: the purpose of this research is to compare the wound healing of the laparoscopic esophagomyotomy with and without a gastric patch.Methods: Twelve male pigs were distributed into two groups of six animals. ...

Adhesion formation involving the genitourinary tract is common following laparoscopic procedures. To evaluate the effectiveness of intraperitoneal lidocaine hydrochloride 1% solution for the prevention of abdominal adhesions, ...