Aim. Three incisional ventral abdominal wall hernias were repaired by placing a 20 × 30 cm composite mesh via single incision of 2 cm. Methods. All three cases had previous operations and presented with giant incisional defects clinically. The defects were repaired laparoscopically via single incision with the placement of a composite mesh of 20 × 30 cm. Nonabsorbable sutures were needed to han...

The April-June 2006 edition of JSLS contained 2 disturbing papers addressing technical aspects of vascular control in laparoscopic donor nephrectomies. Lallas et al report an algorithm developed during a series of 200 cases performed at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona in which “early vessel branching or a potential for inadequate vessel length” prompted the use of Hem-o-lok clips on the ...

Laparoscopic radical cystectomy is a complex surgical procedure that even in experienced groups involves a lengthy operative time. Consensus is general regarding the creation of an intestinal neobladder and performance of ureterointestinal anastomosis by means of a minilaparotomy. This would reduce operative time without compromising the advantages of the laparoscopic approach. In this article,...

PurposeThere is no consensus regarding optimal closure for trigger finger release (TFR) surgery. The purpose of this study was to compare the number postoperative visits and complications following TFR with nonabsorbable sutures versus those absorbable skin glue. hypothesis that wound glue will result in fewer visits, while having similar complication rates as sutures.MethodsA retrospective rev...

PURPOSE To report the safety and the effectiveness of deep sclerectomy (DS) with a new nonabsorbable uveoscleral hema implant (Esnoper-Clip) designed to increase trabecular and uveoscleral outflow and to achieve higher intrascleral blebs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-seven eyes of 27 patients with open-angle glaucoma, who underwent DS with an Esnoper-Clip implant, were included in this study....

Infectious diarrhea can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. When bacterial pathogens are involved, antibiotics are a mainstay of treatment because they alleviate symptoms and reduce duration of disease, prevent transmission of disease by eradicating pathogens from the stool, and arguably prevent long-term sequelae. These benefits notwithstanding, the use of antibiotics for bacterial d...

The shortand long-term consequences associated with diarrhea in travelers highlight the importance of the effective management of this illness. The use of nonabsorbed, orally administered antibiotics has been proposed as an important strategy for overcoming limitations of currently available treatments for infectious diarrhea in travelers. Several nonabsorbed or poorly absorbed antibiotics have...

BACKGROUND There is long-standing disagreement among facial plastic surgeons as to the ideal suture material for closing skin wounds of the face. Many surgeons believe that nonabsorbable suture material is preferable, as it is easier to tie, is unlikely to break prematurely, and elicits a minimal inflammatory response. Others feel that these issues are of minor importance and prefer absorbable ...