Introduction. Single-access laparoscopic surgery (SALS) has been successfully introduced for colectomy surgery; however, for mid to low rectum procedures such as total mesorectal excision, it can be technically complicated. In this study, we introduced a single-access technique for rectum cancer operations without the use of other instruments. Aims. To show the short-term results of single-acce...

PURPOSE Retroperitoneal neural tumor (RNT) is rarely excised laparoscopically, and the laparoscopic management of RNT remains controversial. We herein report 4 cases of laparoscopic excision of RNT that resulted in diverse clinical outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between August 2005 and January 2011, we performed laparoscopic excision of RNT in 4 patients. The mean tumor size was 4.5 cm. The m...

BACKGROUND Liver cysts have been estimated to occur in 5% of the population. Multiple liver cysts can also be part of the polycystic disease complex. Only symptomatic or complicated cysts need surgery. Traditionally, laparotomy is the procedure of choice. We present our experiences with laparoscopic management of both symptomatic multiple liver cysts and polycystic liver disease. METHODS Betw...

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic trans-abdominal total mesorectal excision is technically demanding. Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) is a new technique which seems to provide technical advantages. This study describes the results of taTME in a consecutive series of patients with low rectal cancer. METHODS From January 2012 to December 2013, a consecutive series of 26 patients with low rect...

A laparoscopic approach to giant ovarian cysts in girls, when the cyst's size exceeds the umbilicus, may be difficult regarding the risk of cyst rupture and limited working space. We present a series of three 12-year-old girls with giant ovarian cysts treated by percutaneous drainage under ultrasonographic guidance followed by laparoscopic resection. Clinical, laboratory and radiological diagno...