Liver resection

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M Liver resection 1. Introduction Patients presenting for hepatic surgery may have primary or metastatic tumors from gastrointestinal and other sources. Liver function may be entirely normal in these patients. Hepatocellular…

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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L Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 1. Introduction Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used in the treatment of gallstones and diseases of the gallbladder. The laparoscopic approach is contraindicated in uncorrectable…

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Laparoscopic appendectomy

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K Laparoscopic appendectomy 1. Introduction Appendectomy is performed for acute appendicitis, and a laparoscopic approach is most commonly used. 2. Preoperative assessment and patient preparation a) History and physical examination (1) Gastrointestinal: Patients point…

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Hepatitis

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anti-HDV, Hepatitis D virus antibody; anti-HEV, hepatitis E virus antibody; HAV, hepatitis A virus; HBc, hepatitis B core; HBe, hepatitis B e antigen; HBs, hepatitis B surface; HCV, hepatitis C…

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Herniorrhaphy

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J Herniorrhaphy 1. Introduction Inguinal hernias are defects in the transverse abdominal layer; a direct hernia comes through the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, and an indirect hernia comes through…

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Hemorrhoidectomy

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I Hemorrhoidectomy 1. Introduction Hemorrhoids are masses of vascular tissue found in the anal canal. Internal hemorrhoids are found above the pectinate line, arise from the superior hemorrhoidal venous plexus, and…

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Gastrostomy

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H Gastrostomy 1. Introduction A gastrostomy involves the placement of a semipermanent tube through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach. These tubes are used for gastric decompression or for feeding….

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Esophagoscopy and gastroscopy

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F Esophagoscopy and gastroscopy 1. Introduction Flexible, diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a common procedure in pediatrics, is usually performed with the patient under deep sedation in an endoscopy suite or special procedure area….

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Gastrectomy

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G Gastrectomy 1. Introduction Total gastrectomy is annually performed for gastric cancer. 2. Preoperative assessment and patient preparation a) History and physical: Assess fluid and hydration status. The patient may be vomiting or…

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Esophageal resection

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E Esophageal resection 1. Introduction Esophagectomy is commonly performed for malignant disease of the middle and lower third of the esophagus. It may also be indicated for Barrett’s esophagus (peptic ulcer…

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