supported by the National Cancer Institute(T32,CA 236621-5).
Annular pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly formed by a thin band of pancreatic tissue that encircles the descending duodenum and leads to partial or complete obstruction.Annular pancreas is estimated to occur in le...
The authors are the awardees of the Indian Council of Social Science Research(ICSSR)Research Program(F.No.G-11/2021-22/ICSSR/RP);This paper is largely an outcome of the research program sponsored by the ICSSR.However,the responsibility for the facts stated,opinions expressed,and conclusions drawn is entirely that of the authors.
Objectives Robotic-assisted surgery(RAS)is a minimally invasive technique practiced in multiple specialties.Standard training is essential for the acquisition of RAS skills.The cost of RAS is considered to be high,whi...
There have been nearly 60 years since Thomas Starzl’s first liver transplant.During this period,advancements in medical technology have progressively enabled the adoption of new methods for transplantation.Among thes...
Colon cancer has the fifth highest incidence worldwide and has the sixth highest mortality.Compared with rectal cancer,colon cancer currently has the worst 5-year overall survival for patients with stage Ⅱ and Ⅲ dis...
Objective:With the widespread application of robotic liver surgery,the body of literature related to robotic liver resection is growing.However,there is a lack of understanding of the publication activities surroundin...
As robotic assisted colorectal surgery increases in prevalence new systems are entering the market,each of which requires technique modifications.In this technical note we describe technical insights and tips gained f...
Objective:Traditionally,gallbladder is routinely removed during left hepatectomy even if there is no gallbladder pathology.However,adverse consequence after cholecystectomy,though rare,still occa-sionally occurs.This ...
With an incidence of 1/500,a horseshoe kidney is not uncommon.Tumours discovered in horseshoe kidney however are quite rare,and prove difficult to surgically manage due to complex vascular anatomy.With variable surgic...
Objective:Surgical resection of pancreatic cancer remains the only potentially curative treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.The robotic platform has been introduced to surgical practice and recent large stu...
Objective: While interest in elective robotic surgery is growing, use in emergency setting remainslimited due to challenges posed by sicker patients, advanced pathology and logistical issues. During theCOVID-19 pandem...