ODUCTION ar sensors with dual-polarization capability etter understanding and characterization of hazards. Advanced knowledge-based hazard algorithms would require better knowledge of ttering characteristics of hydrometeors such as , hailstones, and snowflakes. Especially, characteristics becomes important for utilize phase-array dual-polarization radar Traditionally, theoretical approaches [1]...

background omental cysts are rarely intra-abdominal pathology. we report a case of omental cyst successfully resected by laparoscopy using two ports only with excellent outcome. case presentation our patient was a seven year old girl who presented with complaints of lump in abdomen, in which laparoscopy aided in making a correct final diagnosis and the surgical management. preoperative diagnost...

The patient is a 39-year-old male who presented with noncardiac chest pain. His evaluation disclosed an esophageal leiomyoma. In this paper we will demonstrate the pre-operative findings and technique for removal of a benign esophageal tumor using hand-assisted laparoscopy. The patient was discharged home 2 days postoperative and returned to work 2 weeks postoperative with complete resolution o...

The objective of this paper is to discuss the current guidelines for treatment of endometriosis, emphasis on the role of laparoscopic surgery and medical treatment. The accuracy of diagnosis of endometriosis without laparoscopy is very low, as a false negative rate of 19 % and a false positive rate of 44 %, when a diagnosis was made pre laparoscopy, 81 % had the diagnosis can confirmed on lapar...

Single-port laparoscopy attempts to further reduce the surgical impact of minimally invasive surgery when compared to conventional laparoscopy [1–4]. Single-port laparoscopy might in general result in enhanced cosmetic outcomes and potentially reduced pain when compared to the conventional multi-port technique [5–8]. While manual single-port laparoscopy comes with certain technical limitations ...

Regarding the false negative results of culdocentesis, it is believed that the protocol of B-hCG, sonography, D&C and free use of laparoscopy gives more reliable information to the physician than the protocol of B-hCG, sonography and culdocentesis. We used the former protocol on 50 patients suspected of having ectopic pregnancy. The most common diagnoses were EP (48%) and PID (16%), respec...

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic suturing is a difficult skill to master but can be acquired with extensive training outside the operating room. This study was done with the primary aim of assessing whether prior exposure to laparoscopic surgery helped trainees in acquiring laparoscopic suturing skills more quickly than trainees with no prior exposure to laparoscopic surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twe...

BACKGROUND Recently detorsion has replaced salpingo-oophorectomy as treatment for the twisted ischaemic adnexa. This paper asssess whether the ovary resumes normal function after preservation by detorsion. METHODS The results of detorsion performed between January 1988 and December 2001 were retrospectively analysed. Post-operative complications and subsequent ovarian function were assessed i...

Background: Diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis is difficult as well as its Histopathological confirmation because of suboptimal, noninvasive access to the intraperitoneal pathology. Laparoscopy provides minimally invasive access to the peritoneum. AIM: The aim is to analyze our experience with diagnostic laparoscopy in diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis and to review the literature for the ro...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of intraabdominal adhesions to the umbilicus following gynecologic laparoscopy through an umbilical incision. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of all gynecologic laparoscopic procedures in a private practice setting to identify patients with a repeat laparoscopy who had a history of a previous laparoscopy...