Minimally invasive intrathoracic anastomosis after Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for cancer: a review of transoral or transthoracic use of staplers K. W. MaasS. S. A. Y. BiereM. A. Cuesta Review Open access 01 February 2012 Pages: 1795 - 1802
Use of fibrin sealant (Tisseel/Tissucol) in hernia repair: a systematic review René H. FortelnyAlexander H. Petter-PuchnerHeinz Redl Review 26 January 2012 Pages: 1803 - 1812
Laparoscopic gastrectomy for patients with advanced gastric cancer produces oncologic outcomes similar to those for open resection S. J. MacLellanH. J. MacKayA. Okrainec OriginalPaper 21 February 2012 Pages: 1813 - 1821
Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic gastric ischemic conditioning prior to minimally invasive esophagectomy, the LOGIC trial Darmarajah VeeramootooAngela C. ShoreShahjehan A. Wajed OriginalPaper 01 February 2012 Pages: 1822 - 1829
Laparoscopic and open surgical treatment of left-sided pancreatic lesions: clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness analysis Paolo LimongelliAndrea BelliGiulio Belli OriginalPaper 19 January 2012 Pages: 1830 - 1836
Elective laparoscopic versus open colectomy for diverticulosis: an analysis of ACS-NSQIP database Venkata R. KakarlaSteven J. NurkinHoward Tiszenkel OriginalPaper 19 January 2012 Pages: 1837 - 1842
Use of mesh for hiatal hernia repair: a survey of SAGES members Jason M. PflukeMichael ParkerC. Daniel Smith OriginalPaper 25 January 2012 Pages: 1843 - 1848
Description of a novel approach for intraperitoneal drug delivery and the related device Wiebke SolaßAlexander HetzelMarc A. Reymond OriginalPaper 12 May 2012 Pages: 1849 - 1855
Perioperative polyphenon E- and siliphos-inhibited colorectal tumor growth and metastases without impairment of gastric or abdominal wound healing in mouse models Xiaohong YanThomas R. GardnerRichard L. Whelan OriginalPaper 19 January 2012 Pages: 1856 - 1864
Thoracoscopic coaxial cutting needle biopsy for clinically suspected lung cancer: technical details, diagnostic accuracy, and probable complications Kazuhiro UedaToshiki TanakaKimikazu Hamano OriginalPaper 19 May 2012 Pages: 1865 - 1870
Functional voice and swallowing outcomes after robotic thyroidectomy by a gasless unilateral axillo-breast approach: comparison with open thyroidectomy Kyung TaeKi Yong KimTae Wha Kim OriginalPaper 29 December 2011 Pages: 1871 - 1877
Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: preoperative radiochemotherapy versus surgery alone Quentin DenostChristophe LaurentEric Rullier OriginalPaper 05 January 2012 Pages: 1878 - 1883
Evaluation of a knitted polytetrafluoroethylene mesh placed intraperitoneally in a New Zealand white rabbit model Tomáš NovotnýJiří JeřábekJan Cagaš OriginalPaper 05 January 2012 Pages: 1884 - 1891
Long-term results of ablation with antireflux surgery for Barrett’s esophagus: a clinical and molecular biologic study Tuuli KauttuJari RäsänenJarmo A. Salo OriginalPaper 05 January 2012 Pages: 1892 - 1897
Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using needlescopic instruments: a 15-year, single-center experience in 317 patients Hidetoshi WadaTaizo KimuraNorihiko Shiiya OriginalPaper 06 January 2012 Pages: 1898 - 1902
Management of pyloric stricture in children: endoscopic balloon dilatation and surgery Abdulkerim TemizPelin OguzkurtAkgun Hicsonmez OriginalPaper 11 January 2012 Pages: 1903 - 1908
Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in the United States Hadar SpivakMena F. AbdelmelekSeiichi Kitahama OriginalPaper 05 January 2012 Pages: 1909 - 1919
Laparoscopic extraperitoneal aortic dissection: does single-port surgery offer the same possibilities as conventional laparoscopy? Eric LambaudieFrancesco CannoneGilles Houvenaeghel OriginalPaper 26 January 2012 Pages: 1920 - 1923
Pre-bent instruments used in single-port laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery: comparative study of performance in a dry lab Arkadiusz MiernikMartin SchoenthalerSimon Kuesters OriginalPaper 05 January 2012 Pages: 1924 - 1930
Outcome of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography during live endoscopy demonstrations Wiriyaporn RidtitidRungsun RerknimitrPinit Kullavanijaya OriginalPaper 21 February 2012 Pages: 1931 - 1938
Impact of the English National Training Programme for laparoscopic colorectal surgery on training opportunities for senior colorectal trainees Anil K. HemandasShady ZeidanAmjad Parvaiz OriginalPaper 06 January 2012 Pages: 1939 - 1945
Laparoscopic restoration of intestinal continuity (the LapRICon procedure): a safe and feasible technique for restoration of transanal defecation Michael LimMohammed El-HaddadDermot Burke OriginalPaper 11 January 2012 Pages: 1946 - 1951
Pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) with ultrasonography-guided transgastric access and over-the-scope-clip closure: a porcine feasibility and survival study Anders Meller DonatskyLuise AndersenJacob Rosenberg OriginalPaper 12 January 2012 Pages: 1952 - 1962
Laparoscopic ultrasound-assisted liposuction for lymph node dissection: a pilot study Eduardo A. BoninAndrea MarianiChristopher J. Gostout OriginalPaper 19 January 2012 Pages: 1963 - 1970
Laparoscopic colorectal resection for cancer: effects of conversion on long-term oncologic outcomes Matteo RottoliLuca StocchiRavi P. Kiran OriginalPaper 12 January 2012 Pages: 1971 - 1976
Assessment of joystick and wrist control in hand-held articulated laparoscopic prototypes Linde M. OkkenMagdalena K. ChmarraJenny Dankelman OriginalPaper Open access 11 January 2012 Pages: 1977 - 1985
Hysteroscopic placement of tubal sterilization implants: virtual reality simulator training Pierre PanelMichael BajkaStéphane Cotin OriginalPaper 11 January 2012 Pages: 1986 - 1996
Indications, safety, and feasibility of conversion of failed bariatric surgery to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a retrospective comparative study with primary laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Bert DeylgatMathieu D’HondtDirk Devriendt OriginalPaper 19 January 2012 Pages: 1997 - 2002
Collaborative eye tracking: a potential training tool in laparoscopic surgery Andrew S. A. ChetwoodKa-Wai KwokGuang-Zhong Yang OriginalPaper 19 January 2012 Pages: 2003 - 2009
Comparison of preoperative and surgical measurements of Zenker’s diverticulum Fabio PomerriMario CostantiniPier Carlo Muzzio OriginalPaper 25 January 2012 Pages: 2010 - 2015
Laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) surgery for left-lateral hepatic sectionectomy as an alternative to traditional laparoscopy: case-matched analysis from a single center Luca AldrighettiFrancesca RattiGianfranco Ferla OriginalPaper 26 January 2012 Pages: 2016 - 2022
Endoscopic pyloric balloon dilatation obviates the need for pyloroplasty at esophagectomy Edward W. SwansonScott J. SwansonRichard S. Swanson OriginalPaper 08 March 2012 Pages: 2023 - 2028
Nerve-sparing laparoscopic eradication of deep endometriosis with segmental rectal and parametrial resection: the Negrar method. A single-center, prospective, clinical trial Marcello CeccaroniRoberto ClariziaGiacomo Ruffo OriginalPaper 26 January 2012 Pages: 2029 - 2045
The use of novel hemostatic sealant (Tisseel®) in laparoscopic myomectomy: a case–control study Roberto AngioliFrancesco PlottiLudovico Muzii OriginalPaper 01 February 2012 Pages: 2046 - 2053
Can both residents and chief physicians assess surgical skills? Jeanett OestergaardChristian Rifbjerg LarsenJette Led Sorensen OriginalPaper 20 January 2012 Pages: 2054 - 2060
Challenging a classic myth: pneumoperitoneum associated with acute diverticulitis is not an indication for open or laparoscopic emergency surgery in hemodynamically stable patients. A 10-year experience with a nonoperative treatment Renato CostiFrançois CauchyClaude Smadja OriginalPaper 25 January 2012 Pages: 2061 - 2071
Pylorus- and spleen-preserving total pancreatoduodenectomy with resection of both whole splenic vessels: feasibility and laparoscopic application to intraductal papillary mucin-producing tumors of the pancreas Sung Hoon ChoiHo Kyoung HwangWoo Jung Lee Dynamic Manuscript 12 January 2012 Pages: 2072 - 2077
Single-incision video-assisted thoracoscopic right pneumonectomy Diego Gonzalez-RivasMercedes de la TorreJose Garcia Video 11 January 2012 Pages: 2078 - 2079
Minilaparoscopy-assisted natural orifice total colectomy: technical report of a minilaparoscopy-assisted transrectal resection Antonio M. LacyDavid Saavedra-PerezJaume Balust Technique 19 January 2012 Pages: 2080 - 2085
Laparoendoscopic single-site minor hepatectomy for liver tumors Ek Khoon TanVictor Tswen-Wen LeeDavide Lomanto Technique 11 January 2012 Pages: 2086 - 2091
Histology classification challenges for the endoscopic treatment of early gastric cancer Christof Hottenrott Letter to the Editor 06 January 2012 Pages: 2092 - 2093
Retraction Note: Reduction of postoperative nausea, vomiting, and analgesic requirement with dexamethasone for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy Y. FujiiM. Itakura Retraction Note 12 May 2012 Pages: 2094 - 2094