1. The surgical competence conundrum

   • A. E. Park
   • D. Witzke

   Editorial 18 March 2002 Pages: 555 - 557

2. Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision

   • A. J. Pikarsky
   • R. Rosenthal
   • S. D. Wexner

   Review Article 08 February 2002 Pages: 558 - 562

3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chest pain

   • M. G. Patti
   • D. Molena
   • L. W. Way

   Original Articles 08 February 2002 Pages: 563 - 566

4. Chronic cough due to gastroesophageal reflux disease

   • Y. W. Novitsky
   • J. K. Zawacki
   • M. P. Callery

   Original Articles 08 February 2002 Pages: 567 - 571

5. Dysphagia and quality of life after laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in patients with and without prostetic reinforcement of the hiatal crura

   • T. Kamolz
   • F. A. Granderath
   • R. Pointner

   Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 572 - 577

6. Needlescopic fundoplication

   • D. E. Pace
   • P. M. Chiasson
   • J. Mamazza

   Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 578 - 580

7. Fundus-first laparoscopic cholecystectomy

   • S. Mahmud
   • M. Masaud
   • A. H. M. Nassar

   Original Articles 17 December 2001 Pages: 581 - 584

8. Endolaparoscopic rendezvous treatment

   • A. Tricarico
   • G. Cione
   • P. Falco

   Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 585 - 588

9. A new technique for two-trocar laparoscopic cholecystectomy

   • T. Mori
   • Y. Ikeda
   • T. Yasumitsu

   Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 589 - 591

10. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without routine operative cholangiography does not result in significant problems related to retained stones

    • D. J. A. Thornton
    • A. Robertson
    • D. J. Alexander

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 592 - 595

11. Laparoscopic vs open hemicolectomy for colon cancer

    • E. Lezoche
    • F. Feliciotti
    • R. Campagnacci

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 596 - 602

12. The management of leaking rectal anastomoses by minimally invasive techniques

    • M. Pera
    • S. Delgado
    • A. M. Lacy

    Original Articles 10 December 2001 Pages: 603 - 606

13. Results of laparoscopically assisted colon resection for carcinoma

    • C. A. Anderson
    • F. R. Kennedy
    • D. L. Fowler

    Original Articles 10 December 2001 Pages: 607 - 610

14. Intraperitoneal hypothermia during surgery enhances postoperative tumor growth

    • C. C. Nduka
    • M. Puttick
    • A. Darzi

    Original Articles 29 November 2001 Pages: 611 - 615

15. The contribution of laparoscopy to the treatment of gastric cancer

    • C. Ballesta Lopez
    • R. Ruggiero
    • E. Procaccini

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 616 - 619

16. Helium vs carbon dioxide gas insufflation with or without saline lavage during laparoscopy

    • C. J. O’Boyle
    • A. C. deBeaux
    • G. G. Jamieson

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 620 - 625

17. Direct visual or blind insertion of the primary trocar

    • S. Jirecek
    • M. Dräger
    • R. Wenzl

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 626 - 629

18. Impact of additional pleurodesis in video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

    • H. Horio
    • H. Nomori
    • K. Suemasu

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 630 - 634

19. Assessment of fatigue, monitor placement, and surgical experience during simulated laparoscopic surgery

    • M. L. Uhrich
    • R. A. Underwood
    • J. R. Engsberg

    Original Articles 17 December 2001 Pages: 635 - 639

20. Motion analysis

    • S. G. T. Smith
    • J. Torkington
    • A. Darzi

    Original Articles 17 December 2001 Pages: 640 - 645

21. Clinical applications of plasma shock wave lithotripsy in treating postoperative remnant stones impacted in the extra- and intrahepatic bile ducts

    • Z. Xu
    • L. Wang
    • X. Zhou

    Original Articles 11 December 2001 Pages: 646 - 649

22. Laparoscopic lateral L4–L5 disc exposure

    • F. Brody
    • M. Rosen
    • I. Lieberman

    Original Articles 10 December 2001 Pages: 650 - 653

23. Combined whole tumor cell and monophosphoryl lipid A vaccine improved by encapsulation in murine colorectal cancer

    • I. Kirman
    • Z. Asi
    • R. L. Whelan

    Original Articles 10 December 2001 Pages: 654 - 658

24. Ultrasound of the inguinal floor for evaluation of hernias

    • M. C. Lilly
    • M. E. Arregui

    Original Articles 11 December 2001 Pages: 659 - 662

25. Impact of Harmonic Scalpel on operative time during video-assisted thyroidectomy

    • P. Miccoli
    • P. Berti
    • D. Galleri

    Original Articles 10 December 2001 Pages: 663 - 666

26. Cost comparison of endoscopic stenting vs surgical treatment for unresectable cholangiocarcinoma

    • R. C. G. Martin
    • G. C. Vitale
    • K. M. McMasters

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 667 - 670

27. Preoperative chemotherapy unmasks underlying Barrett’s mucosa in patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus

    • J. Theisen
    • H. J. Stein
    • J. R. Siewert

    Original Articles 09 January 2002 Pages: 671 - 673

28. Evaluation of the usability of two types of image display systems, during laparoscopy

    • M. A. van Veelen
    • J. J. Jakimowicz
    • J. B. J. Bussmann

    Original Articles 18 January 2002 Pages: 674 - 678

29. Thymectomy by thoracoscopic approach in myasthenia gravis

    • I. Popescu
    • V. Tomulescu
    • D. Tulbure

    Original Articles 18 January 2002 Pages: 679 - 684

30. Mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure preserves arterial oxygenation during prolonged pneumoperitoneum

    • E. J. Hazebroek
    • J. J. Haitsma
    • H. J. Bonjer

    Original Articles 18 January 2002 Pages: 685 - 689

31. Laparoscopic fenestration of posttransplant lymphoceles

    • C. Doehn
    • P. Fornara
    • D. Jocham

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 690 - 695

32. A simple technique of laparoscopic port closure allowing wound extension

    • G. R. Christey
    • G. Poole

    Original Articles 18 January 2002 Pages: 696 - 697

33. The laparoscopic option in the management of peritoneal dialysis catheter revision

    • A. Ovnat
    • O. Dukhno
    • I. Levy

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 698 - 699

34. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy

    • D. Mahon
    • E. Allen
    • M. Rhodes

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 700 - 702

35. Utility of intraoperative endoscopy

    • E. A. Mittendorf
    • C. P. Brandt

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 703 - 706

36. Endoscopic therapy for radiation proctitis-induced hemorrhage in patients with prostatic carcinoma using Argon Plasma Coagulator application

    • K. S. Venkatesh
    • P. Ramanujam

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 707 - 710

37. Digestive hemorrhages of obscure origin

    • A. Tricarico
    • G. Cione
    • P. Falco

    Original Articles 11 January 2002 Pages: 711 - 713

38. Delayed cholangitis resulting from a retained T-tube fragment encased within a stone

    • A. Haq
    • J. Morris
    • A. H. M. Nassar

    Case reports: Online First 08 February 2002 Pages: 714 - 714

39. Intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the esophagus

    • S. Bhattacharya
    • I S. Mahmud
    • A. H. M. Nassar

    Case reports: Online First 08 February 2002 Pages: 714 - 715

40. The use of ultrasound to demonstrate small bowel polyps in a patient with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

    • A. Y. Izzidien
    • R. A. Davies
    • A. Jouanroyee

    Case reports: Online First 08 February 2002 Pages: 715 - 715

41. Laparoscopic treatment of complications from endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

    • A. Modrzejewski
    • T. Hamera
    • M. Sledz

    Case reports: Online First 08 February 2002 Pages: 715 - 715

42. “Needlescopic” sigmoid resection

    • P. M. Chiasson
    • D. E. Pace
    • C. M. Schlachta

    Case reports: Online First 08 February 2002 Pages: 715 - 715

43. Benign metastasizing leiomyoma

    • W. V. Houck
    • T. J. Broderick
    • N. M. Cohen

    Case reports: Online First 08 February 2002 Pages: 716 - 716

44. Necrotizing fasciitis with Clostridium perfringens after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • R. P. Mittermair
    • W. Schobersberger
    • W. Hasibeder

    Case reports: Online First 14 January 2002 Pages: 716 - 716

45. Byler disease associated with acute cholecystitis

    • M. Abbas
    • Y. Hussain
    • K. Al-Belouski

    Case reports: Online First 14 January 2002 Pages: 716 - 716

46. Endoscopic extraperitoneal repair of a Grynfeltt hernia

    • R. R. Postema
    • H. J. Bonjer

    Case reports: Online First 14 January 2002 Pages: 716 - 717

47. Hand-assisted laparoscopic microwave coagulation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

    • N. Yamashiki
    • T. Kato
    • A. G. Tzakis

    Case reports: Online First 14 January 2002 Pages: 717 - 717

48. Spillage of stones from the gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and complication of a retroperitoneal abscess mimicking gluteal abscess in elderly patients

    • I. Dashkovsky
    • J. C. Cozacov

    Case reports: Online First 11 January 2002 Pages: 717 - 717

49. Splenic cysts

    • C. M. Ho

    Case reports: Online First 11 January 2002 Pages: 717 - 717

50. A simple technique for decompression of distended gallbladder during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • A. A. Saber
    • D. Rosin
    • R. J. Rosenthal

    Technique 08 February 2002 Pages: 718 - 719