Abdominal Surgery Articles & Analysis
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Natural orifice trans- luminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is one such alterna- tive. NOTES has potential benefits compared to conventional laparoscopic and open surgery, including reduced abdominal wall trauma and trocar site complica- tions, lower infection rates, less postoperative pain, decreased hospital stays, and excellent cosmetic results. ...
Six women had a history of previous abdominal surgery; laparoscopic unilateral salpingectomy for tubal pregnancy in two, laparoscopic appendectomy in three, and laparotomy appen dectomy in one. ...
The pelvic floor physical therapy system is a therapeutic method that uses physical therapy concepts to recondition the pelvic floor muscles in a systematic, effective, and safe manner. The treatment’s purpose is to increase the strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles, as well as to relieve discomfort, weakness, and inefficiency. A qualified physical therapist accesses the muscles ...
Its main features include: Effective Biphasic stimulation effective The diaphragm and abdominal muscles are the main components of the respiratory muscles. The diaphragm contracts during inhalation and the abdominal muscle contracts during exhalation. ...
Methods: Pediatric patients undergoing abdominal surgery were recruited to have wireless patches placed on the abdomen within two hours postoperatively. ...
Abstract Background: Passage of flatus after abdominal surgery signals resolution of physiological postoperative ileus (POI) and often, particularly after complex open surgeries, serves as the trigger to initiate oral feeding. ...
The conventional approach to liver retraction utilizes a mechanical retractor that is held by an assistant and requires an additional subxiphoid incision and port An ideal method for liver retraction during laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery would lift the liver out of the operative field in a nontraumatic manner, providing adequate space for visualization and ...