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    Laparoscopic surgery produced less surgical smoke and contamination comparing with open surgery: the pilot study in fresh cadaveric experiment in COVID-19 pandemic

    The SARS-CoV2 virus has been identified in abdominal cavity of the COVID-19 patients. Therefore, the potential viral transmission from any surgical created smoke in these patients is of concern especially in l...

    Voraboot Taweerutchana, Tharathorn Suwatthanarak, Asada Methasate in BMC Surgery (2021)

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    Simplified technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with situs inversus: a case report and review of techniques

    Situs inversus is a rare and silent autosomal recessive disorder occurring in 1:5,000 to 1:20,000 individuals. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a standard treatment for gallbladder disease in the general populati...

    Natthawut Phothong, Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul in BMC Surgery (2015)

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    Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy without using special articulating instruments: an initial experience

    Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) was introduced as a novel minimally invasive technique. The benefits of this technique include reducing number of the incision and cosmetic improvement. Unlike the...

    Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga, Thawatchai Akaraviputh in World Journal of Surgical Oncology (2011)

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    Significance of telemedicine for video image transmission of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasonography procedures

    With the rapid and marked progress in gastrointestinal endoscopy, the education of doctors in many new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures is of increasing importance. Telecommunications (telemedicine) is v...

    Shuji Shimizu, Soichi Itaba, Shinichiro Yada in Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Scien… (2011)

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    Hybrid approach for left-sided colonic carcinoma obstruction; a case report

    Traditionally, there are several approaches to manage left-sided colonic carcinoma obstruction, such as tumor resection with primary anastomosis, tumor resection with end-colostomy and loop-colostomy. Recently...

    Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga, Thawatchai Akaraviputh in World Journal of Surgical Oncology (2011)

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    Robot-assisted complete excision of choledochal cyst type I, hepaticojejunostomy and extracorporeal Roux-en-y anastomosis: a case report and review literature

    For Choledochal cyst type I, complete excision of cyst with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis is the treatment of choice. It has been performed laparoscopically with the advancement of laparoscopic ski...

    Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga in World Journal of Surgical Oncology (2010)

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    What are the risk factors of colonoscopic perforation?

    Knowledge of the factors influencing colonoscopic perforation (CP) is of decisive importance, especially with regard to the avoidance or minimization of the perforations. The aim of this study was to determine...

    Varut Lohsiriwat, Sasithorn Sujarittanakarn, Thawatchai Akaraviputh in BMC Gastroenterology (2009)

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    Comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopically-assisted vs. transverse-incision open right hemicolectomy for right-sided colon cancer: a retrospective study

    Laparoscopically-assisted right hemicolectomy (LRH) is an acceptable alternative to open surgery for right-sided colon cancer which offers patients less pain and faster recovery. However, special equipment and...

    Varut Lohsiriwat, Darin Lohsiriwat in World Journal of Surgical Oncology (2007)

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    Surgical Outcomes of Lichtenstein Tension-Free Hernioplasty for Acutely Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia

    The purpose of our study was to evaluate the short-term and long-term outcomes of emergency Lichtenstein tension-free hernioplasty for acutely incarcerated inguinal hernia.

    Varut Lohsiriwat, Wasupong Sridermma, Thawatchai Akaraviputh in Surgery Today (2007)

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    Thoracoscopic enucleation of a large esophageal leiomyoma using a three thoracic ports technique

    Video assisted thoracoscopic resection of an esophageal leiomyoma offers distinct advantages over an open approach. Many papers have described various techniques of thoracoscopic resection.

    Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul in World Journal of Surgical Oncology (2006)