Computer-Based Surgical Simulation is Too Expensive. Or is it? R. S. Haluck Editorial 31 December 2004 Pages: 159 - 160
Development and transferability of a cost-effective laparoscopic camera navigation simulator J. R. Korndorffer JrD. J. HayesD. J. Scott Original article 23 December 2004 Pages: 161 - 167
A prospective randomized study comparing open vs laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy in early gastric cancer: early results J.- H. LeeH.- S. HanJ.- H. Lee Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 168 - 173
The laparoscopic repair of suprapubic ventral hernias A. M. CarbonellK. W. KercherB. T. Heniford Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 174 - 177
Acute tensile strength analysis of collagen solder for mesh fixation to the peritoneal surface R. J. LanzafameB. A. SoltzD. P. DeVore Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 178 - 183
Open vs laparoscopic repair of secondary lumbar hernias: a prospective nonrandomized study A. Moreno-EgeaJ. A. Torralba-MartinezJ. L. Aguayo-Albasini Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 184 - 187
Comparison of endoscopic procedures vs Lichtenstein and other open mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials C. G. SchmedtS. SauerlandR. Bittner Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 188 - 199
Obesity surgery: Evidence-based guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) S. SauerlandL. AngrisaniE. A. M. Neugebauer E.A.E.S. Guidelines 02 December 2004 Pages: 200 - 221
Elective laparoscopic surgery for benign internal enteric fistulas: a review of 43 cases N. PokalaC. P. DelaneyA. J. Senagore Original article 23 December 2004 Pages: 222 - 225
Comparative study of electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer and ultrasonic coagulating shears in laparoscopic colectomy M. TakadaT. IchiharaY. Kuroda Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 226 - 228
A comparative study of skills in virtual laparoscopy and endoscopy S. AdamsenP. M. Funch-JensenT. P. Grantcharov Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 229 - 234
Randomized clinical trial of stapled hemorrhoidectomy vs open with Ligasure for prolapsed piles G. BasdanisV. N. PapadopoulosN. Harlaftis Original article 02 December 2004 Pages: 235 - 239
Assessment of the physical properties of laparoscopic myoma-fixation devices H. TintaraP. AiyarakA. Geater Original article 26 October 2004 Pages: 240 - 244
A new laparoscopic technique for the placement of a permanent peritoneal dialysis catheter: the preperitoneal tunneling method M. ComertA. BorazanB. Hamdi Uçan Original article 11 November 2004 Pages: 245 - 248
Radiofrequency tissue ablation in an experimental model of grade IV renal trauma: a preliminary report M. KontosE. FelekourasE. Bastounis Original article 11 November 2004 Pages: 249 - 253
Results of thoracoscopic sympathectomy for the treatment of axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis with respect to compensatory hyperhidrosis and dry hands M. J. WilsonT. R. MageeT. C. B. Dehn Original article 18 November 2004 Pages: 254 - 256
Psychometric documentation of a quality-of-life questionnaire for patients undergoing antireflux surgery (QOLARS) Zs. ZémanS. RózsaE. Tarkó Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 257 - 261
Band slippage after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: etiology and treatment A. KeidarA. SzoldS. Abu-Abeid Original article 11 November 2004 Pages: 262 - 267
Comparison of economic and environmental impacts between disposable and reusable instruments used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy S. AdlerM. ScherrerF. D. Daschner Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 268 - 272
Laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy for biliary strictures: the experience of 10 patients P. K. ChowbeyV. SoniM. Baijal Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 273 - 279
Impact of taurolidine on the growth of CC531 coloncarcinoma cells in vitro and in a laparoscopic animal model in rats G. NestlerH. U. SchulzM. Pross Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 280 - 284
Multimedia presentations in the age of the health insurance and accountability act K. H. GoodellM. BarnesS. D. Schwaitzberg Original article 09 December 2004 Pages: 285 - 288
Three year’s experience with the Stretta procedure: did it really make a difference? R. E. LutfiA. TorquatiW. O. Richards Original article 23 December 2004 Pages: 289 - 295
Long-term results of laparoscopic vs open resections for rectal cancer in 124 unselected patients J. F. DowdallO. J. McAnena Letter to editor 18 November 2004 Pages: 296 - 296
Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask D. F. P. Van DeurzenG. H. H. MannaertsA. Cuschieri Letter to the editor 09 December 2004 Pages: 299 - 300
Surgical Endoscopy is pleased to announce Manuscript Central Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. Publisher’s Note Pages: 304 - 304