Background Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a novel endoscopic adjunct that allows
real-time in vivo histological examination of mucosal surfaces. By using intravenous or …

Peripancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) occur as a consequence of pancreatitis. Most PFCs
resolve spontaneously, although 1%–2% persist and may require intervention. Conventional …

The creation of the gastrojejunal anastomosis is a challenging step during laparoscopic
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). There are several effective techniques for performing the …

viii evidence-based updates focusing on the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on mortality,
cancer, and the full spectrum of obesity-related comorbidities. While it seems that change …

… Abdulrahim Alawashez, James Ellsmere …

Objective: Although the prognosis in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma remains poor,
adjuvant gemcitabine plus S-1 chemotherapy (GEM+ S-1) after surgical resection for …

Background Image-guided surgery has become the standard of care in neurosurgery [1, 2]
with the first systems reported in the mid 1990s. Studies support improved accuracy and …

Diverticulitis has become increasingly more common in the 20 th century and is now one of
the most frequent indications for gastrointestinal tract-related hospitalizations. The spectrum …

Background Image-guided surgery has become the standard of care in neurosurgery 1, 2
with the first systems reported in the mid 1990s. Studies support improved accuracy and …

Recent guidelines recommend an individualized approach to recurrent uncomplicated
diverticulitis, reflecting research showing that non-operative treatment is safe. Thus, the majority …