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Guy-Bernard Cadiere
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Open AccessFirst human surgery using a surgical assistance robotics device for laparoscopic cholecystectomies
Over the past 20 years, surgeons involved in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery have experienced the pros and cons of both conventional and tele-robotic laparoscopic approaches. The Maestro System, develop...
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Evaluation of the SafeHeal Colovac+ anastomosis protection device after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: the safe anastomosis feasibility evaluation (SAFE) 2019 trial
Protective ileostomy (PI) is the current standard of care to protect the anastomosis after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer, but is associated with significant morbidity. Colovac is an anastomosi...
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Open AccessSide-to-side magnet anastomosis system duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve gastrectomy: early multi-center results
Gastrointestinal anastomoses with classical sutures and/or metal staples have resulted in significant bleeding and leak rates. This multi-site study evaluated the feasibility, safety, and preliminary effective...
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on Gastric Bypass Results at 1-Year Follow-up
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lockdown in many countries, which induced negative dietary habits and sedentary behavior. Studies suggest that weight loss of patients undergoing bariatric surgery was equally af...
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Intrathoracic Esophago-Gastrostomy After MIE Ivor Lewis Resection: End-To-Side Hand-Sewn Anastomosis
The patient is position for . After a MIE Ivor Lewis resection, a hand-sewn esophago-gastrostomy is performed.
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Three Trocars Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy + D2 Lymphadenectomy with Intracorporeal Manual Esojejunostomy
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is proved to be feasible and safe oncologically. In the past decade, a new philosophy of MIS, reducing abdominal trauma and improving the cosmetic results, has been popularized. ...
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Metabolic consequences of the incorporation of a Roux limb in an omega loop (mini) gastric bypass: evaluation by a glucose tolerance test at mid-term follow-up
In the technique used in our department, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) anatomically only differs from the mini- or omega loop gastric bypass (OLGB) by the incorporation of an isolated alimentary limb, called...
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Open AccessMinimally invasive treatment of traumatic high rectovaginal fistulas
We propose a new minimally invasive technique by laparoscopic approach which minimizes parietal damage and allows precise location of the fistula, hence reduces blind dissection.
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Single-Access Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Removal: Technique and Initial Experience
Single-access laparoscopy (SAL) has gained significant interest in recent years. Potential benefits, beyond cosmetic outcomes, could be reduction of abdominal trauma, decreased risk of incisional hernia and di...
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Outcomes of Revisional Procedures for Insufficient Weight Loss or Weight Regain After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) performed laparoscopically (LRYGB) is the most frequently performed bariatric procedure in Belgium. However, late results in terms of weight loss or weight regain are incons...
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Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Evaluation After 9 Years
This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the long-term results of the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) procedure performed at our department of bariatric surgery. The 126 consecutive patients tr...
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Proximal (Classic) Gastric Bypass
The intention of this procedure is a restriction of the size of the stomach by cutting it proximally and the creation of malabsorption by dividing the small intestine into an alimentary (Roux limb) and a bilio...
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Single-access transumbilical laparoscopic splenectomy using curved reusable instruments
The authors report a single-access transumbilical laparoscopic splenectomy (SATLS) performed with curved reusable instruments.
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Laparoscopic Reconversion of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to Original Anatomy: Technique and Preliminary Outcomes
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is one of the most common bariatric procedures performed. Dum** syndrome, intolerance to RYGB-induced restriction, and weight loss issues are possible problems ba...
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Open AccessTransoral rotational esophagogastric fundoplication: technical, anatomical, and safety considerations
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results primarily from the loss of an effective antireflux barrier, which forms a mechanical barrier against the retrograde movement of gastric content. Restoration of th...
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Are Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass After Gastroplasty and Primary Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Similar in Terms of Results?
This retrospective study compares the results of primary gastric bypass (PGB) versus secondary gastric bypass (SGB) performed after gastroplasty.
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Single-access transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy using new curved reusable instruments: a pilot feasibility study
The umbilicus can be considered as the embryological opening for single-access laparoscopic procedures. We report on single-access transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy (SATLA) and cholecystectomy (SATLC), ...
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Laparoscopic Conversion of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to Sleeve Gastrectomy As First Step of Duodenal Switch: Technique and Preliminary Outcomes
Weight loss issues are one of the problems that can affect patients after undergoing bariatric surgery. We report the feasibility, safety and preliminary outcomes of laparoscopic conversion of Roux-en-Y gastri...
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Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy in Prone Position
Esophagectomy can be performed by different minimal invasive techniques. We report a technique of Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy with manual anastomosis performed by thoracoscopy in prone position. Readers are...
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Reinforcing the Staple Line During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Prospective Randomized Clinical Study Comparing Three Different Techniques
Gastric leak and hemorrhage are the most important challenges after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). In order to reduce these complications, the staple line can be reinforced by absorbable sutures or by ...
