1. Disruptive visions

   • R. M. Satava

   Editorial Pages: 733 - 734

2. Evidence-based medicine: open and laparoscopic bariatric surgery

   • P. Gentileschi
   • S. Kini
   • M. Gagner

   Review article Pages: 736 - 744

3. Long-term outcome of laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia

   • S. G. Mattar
   • S. P. Bowers
   • C. D. Smith

   Original Articles Pages: 745 - 749

4. Laparoscopic vs open approach for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in children

   • G. Mattioli
   • P. Repetto
   • V. Jasonni

   Original Articles Pages: 750 - 752

5. Long-term results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery

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

   Original Articles Pages: 753 - 757

6. Nissen vs toupet laparoscopic fundoplication

   • C. Zornig
   • U. Strate
   • P. Layer

   Original Articles Pages: 758 - 766

7. Mechanisms responsible for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux in neurologically impaired children who underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

   • H. Kawahara
   • K. Nakajima
   • A. Okada

   Original Articles Pages: 767 - 771

8. Redo laparoscopic surgery for achalasia

   • P. J. Gorecki
   • R. A. Hinder
   • N. Floch

   Original Articles Pages: 772 - 776

9. Frequency of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic foregut surgery

   • W. A. Bradshaw
   • B. C. Gregory
   • C. D. Smith

   Original Articles Pages: 777 - 780

10. A combination of heparin and an intermittent pneumatic compression device may be more effective to prevent deep-vein thrombosis in the lower extremities after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • Y. Okuda
    • T. Kitajima
    • K. Ido

    Original Articles Pages: 781 - 784

11. Pitfalls and complications with laparoscopic intraperitoneal expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch repair of postoperative ventral hernia

    • M. Ben-Haim
    • J. Kuriansky
    • M. Shabtai

    Original Articles Pages: 785 - 788

12. Endoscopic approach for carotid artery surgery

    • F. Rubino
    • R. Nahouraii
    • M. Gagner

    Original Articles Pages: 789 - 794

13. Complications and conversions of pediatric videosurgery

    • C. Esposito
    • G. Mattioli
    • V. Jasonni

    Original Articles Pages: 795 - 798

14. Intraoperative cholangiography is still indicated after preoperative endoscopic cholangiography for gallstone disease

    • M. Edye
    • A. Dalvi
    • B. Salky

    Original Articles Pages: 799 - 802

15. Laparoscopic vs open resection of gastric stromal tumors

    • B. D. Matthews
    • R. M. Walsh
    • B. T. Heniford

    Original Articles Pages: 803 - 807

16. Intraoperative endoscopy in laparoscopic colectomy

    • O. Zmora
    • A. J. Dinnewitzer
    • S. D. Wexner

    Original Articles Pages: 808 - 811

17. A new bipolar feedback-controlled sealing system for closure of the cystic duct and artery

    • A. Shamiyeh
    • P. Schrenk
    • W. Wayand

    Original Articles Pages: 812 - 813

18. The mechanisms of blood vessel closure in humans by the application of ultrasonic energy

    • D. Foschi
    • P. Cellerino
    • E. Trabucchi

    Original Articles Pages: 814 - 819

19. Is laparoscopic cholecystectomy a mature operative technique?

    • G. Welty
    • E. Schippers
    • V. Schumpelick

    Original Articles Pages: 820 - 827

20. Do complications related to laparoscopic cholecystectomy influence the prognosis of gallbladder cancer?

    • C. Wullstein
    • G. Woeste
    • U. T. Hopt

    Original Articles Pages: 828 - 832

21. One-trocar appendectomy

    • G. Rispoli
    • M. F. Armellino
    • C. Esposito

    Original Articles Pages: 833 - 835

22. Peritoneal, systemic, and distant organ inflammatory responses are reduced by a laparoscopic approach and carbon dioxide vs air

    • B. M. Ure
    • T. A. Niewold
    • G. J. Essen

    Original Articles Pages: 836 - 842

23. The endoscopic management of persistent bile leakage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    • E. Christoforidis
    • I. Goulimaris
    • D. Betsis

    Original Articles Pages: 843 - 846

24. Slow-transit constipation after radical hysterectomy type III

    • M. Possover
    • A. Schneider

    Original Articles Pages: 847 - 850

25. Laparoscopic splenectomy

    • J. A. Brodsky
    • F. J. Brody
    • J. L. Ponsky

    Original Articles Pages: 851 - 854

26. Is obesity a high-risk factor for laparoscopic colorectal surgery?

    • A. J. Pikarsky
    • Y. Saida
    • S. D. Wexner

    Original Articles Pages: 855 - 858

27. Laparoscopic transabdominal pericardial window

    • E. Totté
    • R. van Hee
    • M. Vandermotte

    Original Articles Pages: 859 - 863

28. Development of port-site metastasis after pneumoperitoneum

    • Y. Hirabayashi
    • K. Yamaguchi
    • S. Kitano

    Original Articles Pages: 864 - 868

29. Laparoscopic diaphragm rupture repair

    • V. L. Vallina
    • S. Norwood
    • J. D. Berne

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 869 - 869

30. Laparoscopic pyloric exclusion after endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography perforation

    • J. Himpens
    • F. Rogge
    • P. Nelis

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 869 - 869

31. Laparoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernias

    • M. Taskin
    • K. Zengin
    • U. Korman

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 869 - 869

32. Unusual breakage of a plastic biliary endoprosthesis causing an enterocutaneous fistula

    • E. Fiori
    • G. Mazzoni
    • A. Tocchi

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 870 - 870

33. A rare complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding

    • M. Korenkov
    • M. van Offern
    • H. Troidl

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 870 - 870

34. A breakthrough in cryosurgery

    • M. A. Sikma
    • J. L. L. M. Coenen
    • T. J. M. Reuers

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 870 - 870

35. Cathamenial pneumothorax

    • S. Gerlinzani
    • M. Tos
    • A. M. Taschieri

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 870 - 871

36. Diverticulum of the midthoracic esophagus

    • G. Dado
    • V. Bresadola
    • F. Bresadola

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 871 - 871

37. Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy for a splenic hamartoma

    • S. Contini
    • D. Corradi

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 871 - 871

38. A case of cancer on the pharyngoesophageal junction treated by ambulatory endoscopic mucosectomy

    • T. Kawano
    • K. Nagai
    • T. Iwai

    Case reports: Online First Pages: 871 - 872

39. Is it necessary to lift abdominal wall when preparing a pneumoperitoneum?

    • D. N. Reed
    • A. K. Hawasli

    Letter to the Editor Pages: 873 - 873

40. News and notices

    News Pages: 874 - 877