How I do VATS segmentectomy: the two-port approach

VATS segmentectomy for pulmonary metastasis.

How I do it: bi-segmentectomy V-VIII as alternative to right hepatectomy: an intrahepatic approach.

The knowledge of segmental liver anatomy has provided the fundamental basis for segmental liver resections. Formerly described by Couinaud [1] as right paramedian sectorectomy, right anterior liver resection or bi-segmentectomy V-VIII is defined as the removal of segments V and VIII of the liver. Among several types of liver resection, bi-segmentectomy V-VIII is one of the most difficult to per...

Single port access for laparoscopic lateral segmentectomy

Introduction Single-port access laparoscopic lateral segmentectomy (LLS) has been developed as a novel minimally invasive surgery. We have experience with this LLS technique. Aim To report our technique and patients' postoperative course in a series of single-port access LLS performed in our department. We also examine the cosmetic outcome, safety, and utility of the procedure. Material and...

Hallux rigidus: How do I approach it?

Hallux rigidus is a degenerative disease of the first metatarsalphalangeal (MTP) joint and affects 2.5% of people over age 50. Dorsal osteophytes and narrowed joint space leads to debilitating pain and limited range of motion. Altered gait mechanics often ensued as 119% of the body force transmit through the 1st MTP joint during gait cycle. Precise etiology remains under debate with trauma bein...

how do the websites facilitate children’s socialisation? a piagetian approach

purpose: throughout the concrete operational stage children gradually become socialized. this is the result of the reduction in egocentrism and the increase in decentralization and personal identity. piaget believes that both the manipulation of concrete objects and interaction with people can form an active experience while facilitating children socialization. this results in their cognitive d...