Laparoscopy or fast-track surgery, or both? K. SlimA. Fingerhut Editorial 22 January 2009 Pages: 465 - 466
High-frequency epicardial ultrasound: review of a multipurpose intraoperative tool for coronary surgery Ricardo P. J. BuddePatricia F. A. BakkerCornelius Borst Review Open access 20 September 2008 Pages: 467 - 476
“Peek port”: a novel approach for avoiding conversion in laparoscopic colectomy Thomas E. ReadJavier SalgadoPhilip F. Caushaj OriginalPaper 15 July 2008 Pages: 477 - 481
Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: lessons learned from 3,100 hernia repairs over 15 years Jean-Louis DulucqPascal WintringerAhmad Mahajna OriginalPaper 23 September 2008 Pages: 482 - 486
The use of composite meshes in laparoscopic repair of abdominal wall hernias: are there differences in biocompatibily? Christine Schug-PassFlorian SommererFerdinand Köckerling OriginalPaper 21 September 2008 Pages: 487 - 495
Laparoscopic and open reversal of Hartmann’s procedure—a comparative retrospective analysis Haggi MazehAlexander J. GreensteinCelia M. Divino OriginalPaper 17 July 2008 Pages: 496 - 502
Factors influencing the rising rates of adrenal surgery: analysis of a 25-year experience Antonio ToniatoIsabella BoschinFranco Mantero OriginalPaper 15 July 2008 Pages: 503 - 507
Robotic implantation of gastric electrical stimulation electrodes for gastroparesis Jon C. GouldChirag Dholakia OriginalPaper 15 July 2008 Pages: 508 - 512
Optimising laparoscopic cholangiography time using a simple cannulation technique Ahmad H. M. NassarGamal El ShallalyAhmed H. Hamouda OriginalPaper 04 April 2008 Pages: 513 - 517
Solid-state semiconductors are better alternatives to arc-lamps for efficient and uniform illumination in minimal access surgery Alex C. H. LeeDaniel S. ElsonGeorge B. Hanna OriginalPaper 25 March 2008 Pages: 518 - 526
Routine diagnostic laparoscopy reduces the rate of unnecessary appendicectomies in young women S. GarbarinoS. M. Shimi OriginalPaper 26 March 2008 Pages: 527 - 533
The effect of pentoxifylline on oxidative stress in CO2 pneumoperitoneum Ayhan DinckanEmel SahinSaadet Gumuslu OriginalPaper 18 March 2008 Pages: 534 - 538
Visual exposure using single-handed magnet-driven intra-abdominal wireless camera in minimal access surgery Morkos FakhryBrendan GallagherGeorge B. Hanna OriginalPaper 18 March 2008 Pages: 539 - 543
Cytokine responses following laparoscopic or open pyeloplasty in children Longxin WangWeijun QinHe Wang OriginalPaper 04 April 2008 Pages: 544 - 549
Health-related quality of life following vertical banded gastroplasty Gerbrand C. M. van HoutFrederiek A. M. FortuinGuus L. van Heck OriginalPaper 25 March 2008 Pages: 550 - 556
Outcome of surgical fundoplication for extra-oesophageal symptoms of reflux Mohd IqbalA. J. BatchR. T. Spychal OriginalPaper 26 March 2008 Pages: 557 - 561
Use of a colonoscope for distal duodenal stent placement in patients with malignant obstruction Suzanne M. JeurninkAlessandro RepiciPeter D. Siersema OriginalPaper Open access 04 April 2008 Pages: 562 - 567
Impact of pneumoperitoneum on renal perfusion and excretory function: beneficial effects of nitroglycerine Bishara BisharaTony KarramZaid Abassi OriginalPaper 25 March 2008 Pages: 568 - 576
Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer: quality of life, body image, cosmesis, and functional results Marco ScarpaFrancesca ErroiImerio Angriman OriginalPaper 04 April 2008 Pages: 577 - 582
Mesna protects splanchnic organs from oxidative stress induced by pneumoperitoneum Petros YpsilantisIoannis TentesConstantinos Simopoulos OriginalPaper 27 March 2008 Pages: 583 - 589
Objective evaluation of expert and novice performance during robotic surgical training tasks Timothy N. JudkinsDmitry OleynikovNick Stergiou OriginalPaper 29 April 2008 Pages: 590 - 597
Does the placement of a FRECA gastrostomy at the time of laparoscopic fundoplication impact on outcome? N. BarberC. A. CardenA. A. Mahomed OriginalPaper 07 May 2008 Pages: 598 - 601
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy using hook electrocautery: a safe, simple, and inexpensive alternative Joshua E. RollerSebastián G. de la FuenteAurora D. Pryor OriginalPaper 12 July 2008 Pages: 602 - 605
Clinical utility of routine barium esophagram after laparoscopic anterior esophageal myotomy for achalasia Lora MelmanJessica A. QuinlanBrent D. Matthews OriginalPaper 14 June 2008 Pages: 606 - 610
Expert benchmark for the GI Mentor IITM Roy PhitayakornJeffrey M. MarksConor P. Delaney OriginalPaper 24 September 2008 Pages: 611 - 614
The use of self-expanding silicone stents in esophageal cancer care: optimal pre-, peri-, and postoperative care Robert MartinRyan DuvallCharles R. Scoggins OriginalPaper 25 March 2008 Pages: 615 - 621
Learning curves for laparoscopic sigmoidectomy used to manage curable sigmoid colon cancer: single-institute, three-surgeon experience Dong Hyun ChoiWoon Kyung JeongSeung-Yong Jeong OriginalPaper 13 February 2008 Pages: 622 - 628
Laparoscopic colectomy for colonic polyps Oded ZmoraBarak BenjaminBaruch Shpitz OriginalPaper 06 December 2008 Pages: 629 - 632
Evaluation of sentinel lymph node metastasis alone guided by three-dimensional computed tomographic lymphography in video-assisted breast surgery K. YamashitaK. Shimizu OriginalPaper 06 March 2008 Pages: 633 - 640
Technical skills assessment as part of the selection process for a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery Javier SalgadoTeodor P. GrantcharovPhilip F. Caushaj OriginalPaper 24 September 2008 Pages: 641 - 644
Psychomotor performance measured in a virtual environment correlates with technical skills in the operating room Pavi S. KundhalTeodor P. Grantcharov OriginalPaper 12 July 2008 Pages: 645 - 649
Open label, prospective, randomized controlled trial of an endoscopic duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve versus low calorie diet for pre-operative weight loss in bariatric surgery M. TarnoffL. RodriguezL. Ibanez OriginalPaper 06 December 2008 Pages: 650 - 656
Band erosion: laparoscopic removal of lap-band Subhashini AylooRacquel Bueno Video 05 December 2008 Pages: 657 - 658
A new and standardized approach for trocar placement in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Namir KatkhoudaAshkan MoazzezValy Boulom Technique 19 September 2008 Pages: 659 - 662
Postural mechatronic assistant for laparoscopic solo surgery (PMASS) Arturo Minor MartinezJesús Villalobos GomezDaniel Lorias Espinoza Technique 05 June 2008 Pages: 663 - 667
Reply to: Re: “NOTES: Where have we been and where are we going” (2008; 22(5):1143–1145) and “Transvaginal endoscopic appendectomy in humans: a unique approach to NOTES, world’s first” (2008; 22(5):1343–1347) Chinnusamy PalaniveluMuthukumaran Rangarajan Letter 05 December 2008 Pages: 668 - 668
A self-tailored hernia mesh using lightweight material: a cautionary note W. T. NgY. K. Lee Letter 27 November 2008 Pages: 669 - 670
Laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy: an evidence-based review Colin A. WalshStewart R. Walsh Letter 05 December 2008 Pages: 671 - 671
Laparoscopic biopsy: a simple detection method for Helicobacter pylori in perforated gastroduodenal ulcer patients undergoing laparoscopic repair Kuo-Feng HsuChung-Bao HsiehMing-Lang Shih Letter 06 December 2008 Pages: 672 - 673