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[Does obesity modify surgical technics?].

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This paper expounds, according to the author's personal experience, the tactical and technical modalities in varicose surgery on the obese patient. The need to remain safe as well as effective leads in particular to a preference for loco-regional anaesthetic (peridural, spinal anaesthetic) over

Laparoscopic management of complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity.

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BACKGROUND We reviewed our experience with complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) that were managed laparoscopically. METHODS A total of 246 consecutive morbidly obese patients (mean body mass index, 50.9 kg/m2) underwent LRYGB by three surgeons at two institutions.

[The effect of sugar on the process of cicatrization of infected surgical incisions].

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This is an experimental research based on microbiological analysis. Our aim was to evaluate the influence of sugar on the healing process of infected surgical wounds in 25 patients. On the dehiscences, there have been identified gram positive and gram negative bacteria, and fungi as well. Every

Laparoscopic reoperation for early complications of laparoscopic gastric bypass.

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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is a popular operation for morbid obesity. Early complications can be treated successfully with a laparoscopic approach. We reviewed our experience with laparoscopic re-exploration in the early postoperative period. METHODS The initial 85

[Minimally invasive internal saphenous vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass].

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Harvesting of the great saphenous vein for coronary artery bypass grafting is usually performed through long cutaneous incisions. We report our experience of minimally invasive harvest of the saphenous vein using the "Mini Harvest System". This device is composed of a blade coupled to a light

Perineal wound management after abdominoperineal rectal excision for carcinoma with unsatisfactory hemostasis or gross septic contamination: primary closure vs. packing. A multicenter, controlled trial. French Association for Surgical Research.

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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to compare the results of two methods on the rate of postoperative perineum healing. METHODS In this prospective, randomized, multicenter trial of 234 consecutive patients undergoing abdominoperineal rectal excision for carcinoma, 48 had unsatisfactory hemostasis or

Beneficial Effects of Applying Low-Level Laser Therapy to Surgical Wounds After Bariatric Surgery.

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BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is a successful method for weight loss in cases of morbid obesity; however, as an invasive procedure, surgical complications may occur. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been increasingly used due to its effectiveness in controlling the inflammatory response,

Surgical Management of Adult Acquired Buried Penis.

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OBJECTIVE Adult acquired buried penis is a morbid condition characterized by complete entrapment of the phallus as a result of morbid obesity, post-surgical cicatrix formation, or primary genital lymphedema. Hygienic voiding is not possible and urinary dribbling is frequent with accompanying

The fistula elevation procedure: a valuable technique for maximizing arteriovenous fistula utilization.

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Many patients are not considered candidates for radiocephalic fistula (RCF) or brachiocephalic fistula (BCF) creation or have fistulas that do not mature because the cephalic vein is too deep or tortuous to be accessed. Other patients have not been candidates for the basilic vein transposition (BVT)

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