Schwannoma is well-known as a benign tumor originating from the Schwann cells, which produce insulating myelin sheath to cover peripheral nerves. It could occur in any nerve region, typically in the extremities, spinal cord and central nervous system (1). In the literature, only few cases of rectal schwannoma have been reported (2-8). The surgical approaches, including abdominoperineal resectio...

Since its introduction in 1983, transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) has emerged as a safe and effective method to treat rectal lesions including benign tumors, early rectal cancer, and rectal fistulas and strictures. This minimally invasive technique offers the advantages of superior visualization of the lesion and greater access to proximal lesions with lower margin positivity and specimen...

In the literature, CC presenting with PH has not been addressed adequately and there is a paucity of literature on CC complicated by PH. Gastrointestinal bleeding, splenomegaly or incidental discovery of esophageal varices led to the diagnosis of associated PH. Excision of CC and bilio-enteric bypass may not be feasible in those patients as there is a formation of massive collaterals in the reg...

Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma (STCS) is a rare, morphologically heterogeneous and highly aggressive tumour of ambiguous origin. It is characterized by the presence of benign and malignant epithelial, mesenchymal and neuroectodermal components. Because of their rarity and heterogeneity, these lesions are often misdiagnosed, leading to management difficulties. Adequate sampling with a high index...

Background: Treatment for early colon cancer has progressed rapidly with endoscopic resection and minimally invasive surgery. Selection of patients without risk lymph node metastasis is necessary before deciding on treatment. We aimed to review the optimal multidisciplinary treatment strategies cancer, including endoscopy surgery.Current Concepts: Pathological factors include histologic grade c...

The objective of the two case reports was to discuss the pathogenesis, origin, and therapeutic options for vallecular cysts. Method of Study. 2 children diagnosed in our department were treated by transoral endoscopic surgery, using cold instruments, suspension laryngoscopy and the operating microscope. Results. Both cases presented breathing and deglutition problems at diagnosis. The surgery a...

The advantages offered by lasers compared to older technologies for endoscopic surgery for symptomatic benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) are reviewed. Laser treatments for the endoscopic management of patients with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) resulting from BPH can be divided into three basic techniques. These techniques are vaporisation (removal of tissue), resection of tissue (excision o...

BACKGROUND Gynecologic endoscopic procedures are increasingly common and require the ability to control large vascular structures. METHOD The Filshie clip is a silicone-lined, titanium occlusive device, originally designed and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for surgical contraception. This device also has the potential for occluding vascular structures during laparoscopic surgery...