This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the
Seventh American College of Chest Physicians Conference on Antithrombotic and …

Background: Although providing excellent outcome results, laparoscopy also induces
particular pathophysiological changes in response to pneumoperitoneum. Knowledge of the …

This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most frequent benign
disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Management of GERD has always been …

Objective To provide clinical direction, based on the best evidence available, on
laparoscopic entry techniques and technologies and their associated complications. Options …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of complications and
the incidence of open-versus closed-entry (either by Veress needle or first trocar) technique …

Laparoscopy, one of minimally invasive procedures, is a commonly used procedure in
diagnosis and management of various kinds of clinical problems, including gynecologic …

Acute pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is complex in nature. The pain pattern does
not resemble pain after other laparoscopic procedures, suggesting that analgesic treatment …

Laparoscopy is the process of inspecting the abdominal cavity through an endoscope.
Carbon dioxide is most universally used to insufflate the abdominal cavity to facilitate the …

Background A pneumoperitoneum of 12 to 16 mm Hg is used for laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Lower pressures are claimed to be safe and effective in decreasing …