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Stavros A. Antoniou
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Symptom-focused results after laparoscopic fundoplication for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease—a prospective study
Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are common in the general population. Although the results of laparoscopic fundoplication are well documented, there have been no reports on the operative out...
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Laparoscopic treatment of Mirizzi syndrome: a systematic review
This article reviews the feasibility of the laparoscopic treatment of Mirizzi syndrome and determines the associated risks and complications of this technique.
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Reflections of the Hippocratic Oath in Modern Medicine
Hippocratic Oath indicates a prevailing ethos rather than a professional approach, and it is still regarded as the cornerstone and foundation of the medical profession. Medicine in Ancient Greece was strongly ...
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The Rod and the Serpent: History’s Ultimate Healing Symbol
The snake has served as a medical emblem for more than 2400 years, since its association with the ancient Greek god of medicine and healing, Asclepius, in the 4th century BC. Its symbolic background can be tra...
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Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review
Laparoscopic techniques induced a tremendous revolution in surgery of the biliary tract, mainly due to improved results compared with the open approach and secondary because of their cosmetic advantage. A tren...
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Interdisciplinary Approach to a Diachronic Medical Symbol of Healing
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Regarding “Laparoscopic Repair of Large Hiatal Hernia Without Prosthetic Reinforcement: Late Results and Relevance of Anterior Gastropexy”
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Mesh-reinforced hiatal hernia repair: a review on the effect on postoperative dysphagia and recurrence
The objective of the present study was to review the pertinent literature and analyze the evidence for and against the use of mesh for hiatal hernia repair, with a focus on the effects on recurrence and postop...
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery of the colon and rectum
Laparoscopic techniques have induced a tremendous revolution in the field of general surgery. Recent multicenter trials have demonstrated similar patient-oriented and oncologic outcomes for laparoscopic colon ...
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Laparoscopic Nissen versus Toupet fundoplication: objective and subjective results of a prospective randomized trial
Although symptom outcomes following laparoscopic fundoplication have been adequately evaluated in the past, comparative subjective data of laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications are scarce. Multichanne...
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Endoscopic full-thickness plication versus laparoscopic fundoplication: a prospective study on quality of life and symptom control
Endoscopic antireflux techniques have emerged as alternative therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Endoscopic plication receives continuing interest as an effective and safe procedure. This tre...
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A comprehensive review of telementoring applications in laparoscopic general surgery
Incorporation of advanced laparoscopic procedures in the practice of institutions without respective experience is a significant impediment in the dissemination of minimally invasive techniques. On-site mentor...
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Endoscopy and laparoscopy: a historical aspect of medical terminology
The history of medical terminology is interrelated with the scientific advances in the field. Efforts to explore human cavities for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes began as early as the 5th century BC. The...
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Comparison of results from a randomized trial 1 year after laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications
The fundoplication of choice for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) still is debated. Multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring (MII) has not been used to compare objective d...
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Blunt versus bladed trocars in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Trocar-associated visceral injuries are rare but potentially fatal complications of laparoscopic access. More commonly, abdominal wall bleeding occurs, which usually requires hemostatic measures and prolongs o...
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Endoscopic grading of the gastroesophageal flap valve is correlated with reflux activity and can predict the size of the esophageal hiatus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Endoscopic grading of the gastroesophageal flap valve (GEFV) is simple, reproducible, and suggested to be a good predictor of reflux activity. This study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between ...
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Hiatal surface area as a basis for a new classification of hiatal hernia
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Current treatment concepts for groin hernia
The purpose of this study is to review the latest evidence on operative and perioperative management of patients with groin hernia.
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Relevance of Surgery after Embolization of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal and abdominal bleeding can lead to life-threatening situations. Embolization is considered a feasible and safe treatment option. The relevance of surgery has thus diminished in the past. The a...
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Prevention of Subcutaneous Seroma Formation in Open Ventral Hernia Repair Using a New Low-Thrombin Fibrin Sealant
Seroma formation is a frequent postoperative complication following open ventral hernia repair (OVHR), especially in cases requiring wide subcutaneous dissection (WSD). The aim of this study was to evaluate th...
