1. Recognizing evidence for what it is

   • C. M. Schlachta

   Editorial 29 March 2004 Pages: 575 - 576

2. Hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy vs open colectomy: a prospective randomized study

   • J. -C. Kang
   • M. -H. Chung
   • S. -W. Jao

   OriginalPaper 19 March 2004 Pages: 577 - 581

3. Laparoscopic total colectomy: hand-assisted vs standard technique

   • K. Nakajima
   • S. W. Lee
   • J. W. Milsom

   Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 582 - 586

   

4. Hematogenous tumor cell dissemination during colonoscopy for colorectal cancer

   • M. Koch
   • P. Kienle
   • J. Weitz

   Original article 23 January 2004 Pages: 587 - 591

5. Analysis of errors in laparoscopic surgical procedures

   • N. E. Seymour
   • A. G. Gallagher
   • R. M. Satava

   Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 592 - 595

   

6. The surgical recovery index

   • M. A. Talamini
   • C. L. Stanfield
   • A. W. Wu

   Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 596 - 600

7. Impact of miniprobe ultrasonography on planning of minimally invasive surgery for gastric and colonic tumors

   • M. Hünerbein
   • T. Handke
   • P. M. Schlag

   Original article 02 February 2004 Pages: 601 - 605

   

8. Magnitude of abdominal incision affects the duration of postoperative ileus in rats

   • K. Uemura
   • M. Tatewaki
   • T. Takahashi

   Original article 02 February 2004 Pages: 606 - 610

   

9. The benfits of stereoscopic vision in robotic-assisted performance on bench models

   • Y. Munz
   • K. Moorthy
   • T. Rockall

   Original article 02 February 2004 Pages: 611 - 616

   

10. Disruptive visions: a robot is not a machine... systems integration for surgeons

    • R. M. Satava

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 617 - 620

11. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma

    • M. F. Kalady
    • R. McKinlay
    • W. S. Eubanks

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 621 - 625

    

12. Partial laparoscopic decapsulation of congenital splenic cysts: a medium-term evaluation proves the efficiency in children

    • H. Till
    • K. Schaarschmidt

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 626 - 628

    

13. Totally laparoscopic transhiatal esophago-gastrectomy without thoracic or cervical access: The least invasive surgery for adenocarcinoma of the cardia?

    • R. Costi
    • J. Himpens
    • G. B. Cadière

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 629 - 632

    

14. Does laparoscopic fundoplication provide long-term control of gastroesophageal reflux related cough?

    • C. J. Allen
    • M. Anvari

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 633 - 637

    

15. Antibiotic prophylaxis in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: lack of need or lack of evidence?

    • M. Catarci
    • S. Mancini
    • G. B. Grassi

    Original article 02 February 2004 Pages: 638 - 641

    

16. Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair: Overcoming the learning curve

    • Pawanindra Lal
    • R. K. Kajla
    • V. K. Ramteke

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 642 - 645

17. Suprapancreatic and periportal lymph nodes are normally larger than 1 cm by laparoscopic ultrasound evaluation

    • A. J. Koler
    • M. C. Lilly
    • M. E. Arregui

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 646 - 649

    

18. Anal ultrasound and endosonographic measurement of perineal body thickness: a new evaluation for fecal incontinence in females

    • M. Oberwalder
    • K. Thaler
    • S. D. Wexner

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 650 - 654

    

19. Clinical outcome of Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for patients with irritable bowel syndrome

    • Y. Raftopoulos
    • P. Papasavas
    • Robert Keenan

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 655 - 659

    

20. Discriminative validity of the Minimally Invasive Surgical Trainer in Virtual Reality (MIST-VR) using criteria levels based on expert performance

    • A. G. Gallagher
    • A. B. Lederman
    • C. D. Smith

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 660 - 665

    

21. Modified devascularization surgery for isolated gastric varices assessed by endoscopic ultrasonography

    • J.-S. Hsieh
    • W.-M. Wang
    • T. -J. Huang

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 666 - 671

    

22. Complications of laparoscopic incisional–ventral hernia repair: the experience of a single institution

    • C. E. Bower
    • C. C. Reade
    • J. S. Roth

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 672 - 675

    

23. Laparoscopic repair of parastomal hernias: early results

    • B. Safadi

    Original aritcle 19 March 2004 Pages: 676 - 680

24. Prevention of adhesion formation to polypropylene mesh by collagen coating: A randomized controlled study in a rat model of ventral hernia repair

    • M. van’t Riet
    • J. W. A. Burger
    • H. J. Bonjer

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 681 - 685

    

25. Laparoscopic approach to postoperative adhesive obstruction

    • G. Borzellino
    • S. Tasselli
    • G. Manzoni

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 686 - 690

26. Botulinum toxin injection versus laparoscopic myotomy for the treatment of esophageal achalasia: Economic analysis of a randomized trial

    • G. Zaninotto
    • V. Vergadoro
    • E. Ancona

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 691 - 695

    

27. A mathematical model for preoperative planning of radiofrequency ablation of hepatic tumors

    • Y. S. Khajanchee
    • D. Streeter
    • P. D. Hansen

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 696 - 701

    

28. Novel technique of laparoscopic azygoportal disconnection for treatment of esophageal varicosis: preliminary experience with five patients

    • J. Danis
    • R. Hubmann
    • W. U. Wayand

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 702 - 705

    

29. Endoscopic management of pancreatic fistulas secondary to intraabdominal operation

    • A. Fischer
    • S. Benz
    • U. T. Hopt

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 706 - 708

    

30. A technique for real-time digital measurements in laparoscopic surgery

    • R. McKinlay
    • M. Shaw
    • A. Park

    Original article 19 March 2004 Pages: 709 - 712

    

31. Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic resection of esophageal leiomyoma

    • E. Elli
    • N. J. Espat
    • S. Horgan

    Technique 19 March 2004 Pages: 713 - 716

    

32. Laparoscopic relief of obstructing folded muscular cuff after transanal pull-through for aganglionosis

    • D. Falchetti
    • A. Dessanti
    • M. Iannuccelli

    Case report 23 January 2004 Pages: 717 - 718

    

33. Laparoscopic left hemihepatectomy for hepatolithiasis

    • P. Chen
    • P. Bie
    • J. Dong

    Case report 23 January 2004 Pages: 717 - 718

    

34. Management of an unclear bile duct stenosis

    • T. E. Langwieler
    • J. S. Kim
    • J. R. Izbicki

    Case report 02 February 2004 Pages: 717 - 718

    

35. Retained appendicolith after laparoscopic appendectomy: the need for systematic double ligature of the appendiceal base

    • P. Guillem
    • E. Mulliez
    • F. Pattou

    Case report 02 February 2004 Pages: 717 - 718

    

36. Laparoscopic management of a small bowel perforation caused by a toothpick

    • M. W. Wichmann
    • T. P. Hüttl
    • K. -W. Jauch

    Case report 02 February 2004 Pages: 717 - 718

    

37. Laparoscopic hand-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy: initial UK experience

    • B. J. Ammori

    Case report 02 February 2004 Pages: 717 - 718

    

38. Flexible light guide for thoracoscopic surgery: snake light adapter

    • N. Ishikawa
    • M. Oda
    • G. Watanabe

    Letter to the editor 19 March 2004 Pages: 719 - 720