Pediatric Surgery
Fig. 43.1 Multitrocar port inserted for SILA using a Lap Protector with EZ access system (Hakko) We believe that single-incision surgery has the potential to become a technique of choice…
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Adrenalectomy
Fig. 25.1 Overcoming the challenges of LESS: the concept of RPLS Herein we describe the techniques for reduced port laparoscopic adrenalectomy (RPLA), in both supine and prone position. 25.2 Surgical…
Pros and Cons
Fig. 4.1 Postoperative photograph of patient’s abdomen at 6 months after single-port laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The patient has had excellent cosmetic results at postoperative follow-up Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy was first attempted…
Terminology
Trans umbilical endoscopic surgery (TUES) Natural orifice trans umbilical surgery (NOTUS) Embryonic natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (E-NOTES) Single port access (SPA) surgery One port umbilical surgery (OPUS) Single port…
History of Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery
Toshiyuki Mori and Giovanni Dapri (eds.)Reduced Port Laparoscopic Surgery201410.1007/978-4-431-54601-6_1 © Springer Japan 2014 1. History of Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery Shuji Kitashiro1 , Shunichi Okushiba1 and Yo Kawarada1 (1) Tonan Hospital, Kita 1, Nishi 6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001, Japan …
Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
1. Disease-related (a) Extent of disease (b) Activity and severity of disease • Frequency of flares • Failure of prior maintenance therapy • Severity of the most recent flare • Mode of treatment of the most…
Medical Therapy of Hepatobiliary Diseases Associated with Ulcerative Colitis
Fig. 41.1 Algorithm for the diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis in patients with ulcerative colitis Fig. 41.2 Typical endoscopic retrograde cholangiographic findings in primary sclerosing cholangitis Both intra- and extrahepatic…
Step-Up Versus Top-Down Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
Fig. 42.1 Graphical presentation of the activity courses for 600 patients during 3–7 years after diagnosis. Adapted with permission from Elsevier [22] Investigations to uncover clinical predictors of long-term disease…
Management of Acute and Chronic Pouchitis
Fig. 34.1 Endoscopy of inflammatory and noninflammatory disorders of the pouch. (a) severe diffuse pouchitis, (b) cuffitis, (c) Crohn’s disease of the pouch—ulcers at the neo-terminal ileum, (d) pinhole pouch…
The Role of Telemedicine for Management of Ulcerative Colitis
Fig. 31.1 Theoretical model for improved outcomes with the use of telemedicine [Tele-inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)] in patients with IBD Although not routinely applied to chronic gastrointestinal illnesses such as…
