Publications
Safety of Women Health-care Workers at the Workplace,
Especially of Whistleblowers
The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in
Kolkata has sent shockwaves through the nation and entire world. She was reportedly
on the verge of exposing malpractice within her institution. This heinous crime
against a young, dedicated woman exposes the ubiquitous violence against women as
well as the risks faced by those who dare to confront corruption.
By Shah R S, 2024
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Performance of Journal of Indian Association of
Pediatric Surgeons over the Last 3 Years
It is more than 18 months since the new Editorial
Board of Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (JIAPS) has taken over
on its day-to-day working and it is time to review the performance and inform
readers and authors about it. In 2023, the number of manuscripts received by JIAPS
had increased from 185 in 2022 to 272 in 2023. It is a 47% jump in the submission
of manuscripts, and we thank the authors for their trust on the Editorial Board of
JIAPS.
By Shah R S, 2024
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Long-term Outcome of Laparoscopic Surgery for
Nonpalpable Undescended Testis
The aim of this study was to objectively assess
the long-term results of laparoscopic orchidopexy in patients who were diagnosed
clinically to have nonpalpable undescended testis (UDT).
By Shah R S, Joshi N M, 2024
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Editorial Vision: Journal of Indian Association of
Paediatric Surgeons
The JIAPS has grown over the years. JIAPS is
registered with many abstracting and indexing partners. The impact factor is slowly
improving, and at present, it is 0.54. We all have a collective responsibility to
improve the impact factor of JIAPS by citing articles published in JIAPS.
By Shah R S, 2022
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Is Routine Excision of Dysplastic Testicular Remnants /
Nubbins Associated with Nonpalpable Testis
Dysplastic nubbin also referred to as testicular
regression syndrome (TRS) is found in 5% of cases of the Non palpable testis (NPT).
There is no consensus on the excision of the above and fixation of the contralateral
solitary testis. We aimed to survey the prevalent practice of the same among members
of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS).
By Shah R S, Babu R, Miglani H S, 2022
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Editorial: The transition from Open to Minimal
Access Pediatric Surgery
The transition from open to minimal access surgery
(MAS) has happened over the decades. The MAS equipment and techniques have evolved
over the entire century.[1,2] There are several people, many known and some unknown,
who have contributed to its progress to the present state.
By Shah R S, 2022
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A 10 Year, Single Centre Experience to Assess Role
of Negative Suction in Resolution of Persistent Postoperative Air Leak for Empyema
Thorax in Paediatric Patients
Objectives: To evaluate whether external negative
suction is more advantageous than only water seal in pediatric patients developing
post-operative persistent air leak undergoing decortication for empyema thorax.
By Shah R S, Vageriya N L, Daginawala T, More P, 2020
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Evaluation of Long Term Outcome of Congenital
Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors: A Single Centre 8 Years' Experience in a Developing
Nation with Limited Facilities
The objective of the study was to find out
incidence of long term complications in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
survivors in a developing nation with limited facilities.
By Shah R S, Vageriya N L, Daginawala T, More P, Mane S B, 2020
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Bronchoscopic Management of Recurrent Tracheoesophageal
Fistula in Children
To evaluate the results of bronchoscopic
cauterisation of fistulous tract using bugbee electrode with or without injection
of fibrin glue, for recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (RTEF) in paediatric age
group.
By Shah R S, Vageriya N L, Daginawala T, More P, 2020
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Timely Referral Save Lives: Excellent Results of
Wilm's Tumour Patients Due to In-House Multi Specialty Care
Wilm's tumour is considered to be highly curable.
The good results are due to maintaining the treatment intensity and timely referrals.
We report our experience in team management of Wilm's tumour patients.
By Shah R S, 2019
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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicating
Spinal deformity Correction Surgery
A 13-year-old female presenting with untreated
congenital scoliosis underwent single-stage anterior plus posterior deformity
correction surgery. On the sixth postoperative day, she started vomiting and
complained of abdominal pain.
By Shah R S, Rai R R, Shah S, Palliyil N, Dalvie S, 2019
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Laparoscopic Ladd's Procedure in Children: Challenges, Results, and Problems
Laparoscopic correction of malrotation in children
is challenging. Authors review their experience with indications, results and
problems of laparoscopic correction of malrotation.
By Shah R S, Reddy S A, Kulkarni D R, 2018
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Child Health Initiatives by Paediatric Surgeons Foundation
This brief write up is to give an idea about the
Child Health Initiatives by Pediatric Surgeons (CHIPS) Foundation. The foundation
will be shortly registered with the Registrar of Society. The first project of the
foundation, to bring awareness on the theme “Save Fetus with Treatable Anomalies:
They also have a right to live,” has received excellent enthusiasm among the
pediatric surgical fraternity with nationwide involvement of many institutions and
pediatric surgeons, who have carried out free consultations, organized theme-based
seminars, and displayed awareness banners.
By Shah R S, 2016
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Intra Bronchial Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in an 8
Year Old Girl: A Case Report of Rare Tumor with Review of Literature
Intra bronchial and intra tracheal tumors are
very rare in pediatric age group. Most of the literature clubs primary pulmonary
tumors with these; hence actual incidences are not well defined.
By Shah R S, Vageriya N L, Prabhu S, Naphade D,
Athawale H, 2016
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A rare cause of chronic life threatening bleeding in
a young girl: The ulcerated blind loops
Ulceration in a blind loop can lead to massive
gastrointestinal tract (GIT) bleeding. A 13-year old girl presented with
symptomatic melena requiring repeated blood transfusion since childhood.
By Shah R S, Sawant A D, Shah N, Gupta T, 2016
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Gastric Trichobezoar in a 6 - Year Old Girl
More than 90% trichobezoar are found in young
girls between 15 and 20 year of age. Rarely trichobezoar are reported in young
girls. About 10% of patients show psychiatric abnormalities termed as
trichotillomania or mental retardation.
By Shah R S, Joshi N M, 2015
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Laparoscopic Repair of Morgagni's Hernia-An Innovative Approach
Aim: To review our experience of laparoscopic
repair of Morgagni's hernia (MH) using transfascial sutures.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Sharma P C, 2015
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The Past, the Present and the Future of Paediatric Surgery in India
It is important to know the past as it is the
foundation of today and it will guide us to understand the future course of likely
events. In addition, if our juniors know about the future, they can plan their
career, which will help them to be successful and this in turn will help in the
growth of IAPS.
By Shah R S, 2015
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Incise, Dissect, Excise and Suture Technique of
Laparoscopic Repair of Paediatric Male Inguinal Hernia
Authors report incise, dissect, excise and suture
(IDES) technique of laparoscopic repair of paediatric male inguinal hernia
(LRPMIH). This series retrospectively evaluates a consecutive personal series of
children undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair by this new technique.
By Shah R S, Arlikar J, Dhende N, 2013
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Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: How I do it?
Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy
(SILC) is a relatively new technique that is being increasingly used by surgeons
around the world. This article provides a stepwise account of the technique of
SILC aimed at surgeons wishing to learn the procedure.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N,
Udwadia T E, Mittal G, 2011
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Laparoscopic Excision of an Omental Leiomyoma With
a Giant Cystic Component
This case report suggests that laparoscopic
resection of omental leiomyoma with a large cystic component is feasible and safe.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Ghuge A, Kadakia G, 2011
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Prevention and Management of Complications of
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become a
commonly performed minimal-access operation. With increasing experience, surgeons
are undertaking LS for multiple pathologies and tackling spleens of diverse sizes.
LS remains a challenging procedure to be performed by experienced laparoscopic
surgeons, well supported by a team.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N,
Udwadia T E, Mittal G, 2011
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Retained Portion of Appendix Following Laparoscopic
Appendicectomy Causing Peritonitis and Ileus
We describe a patient who developed peritonitis
and paralytic ileus due to a retained portion of the inflammed appendix following
laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA). The details of the presentation and management
are discussed along with a brief review of the unusual complications LA.
By Shah R S, Gouda B, Kochar R, 2011
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Laparoscopic Biopsy in Patients with Abdominal
Lymphadenopathy
Abdominal lymphadenopathy (AL) - a common clinical
scenario faced by clinicians - often poses a diagnostic challenge. In the absence of
palpable peripheral nodes, tissue has to be obtained from the abdominal nodes by
image-guided biopsy or surgery. In this context a laparoscopic biopsy avoids the
morbidity of a laparotomy.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N,
Udwadia T E, Shankar M, Chandiramani V A, 2007
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Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Children
Thoracoscopic surgery, i.e., video assisted
thoracic surgery (VATS) has been in use in children for last 98 years. Its use
initially was restricted to the diagnostic purposes. However, with the improvement
in the optics, better understanding of the physiology with CO2 insufflation, better
capabilities in achieving the single lung ventilation and newer vessel sealing
devices have rapidly expanded the spectrum of the indication of VATS.
By Shah R S, Reddy A S, Dhende N P, 2007
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Breakage of a Fascial Closure Device During Laparoscopic Surgery
Breakage of instruments during laparoscopic
surgery is rare. However, when it does occur, locating and retrieving the broken
part of the instrument can be cumbersome. Moreover, inability to do so may carry
serious medicolegal implications. We report a patient in whom the tip of a fascial
closure device broke during laparoscopic surgery.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N,
Udwadia T E, 2005
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Laparoscopic Choledochoduodenostomy for Retained Bile Duct Stone
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, 2005
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Laparoscopic Repair of Idiopathic Perforation of
Urinary Bladder
A 45-year-old man presented with a 10-day history
of dysuria and abdominal distention. Clinical examination revealed free
intraperitoneal fluid and tenderness in the lower abdomen.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Maheshwari P N, 2005
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Transabdominal Preperitoneal Repair of a Port-Site
Incisional Hernia
A 47-year-old woman presented with an incisional
hernia at the site of a 10-mm port placed in the left iliac fossa during
laparoscopic oopherectomy performed 6 years previously. The hernia was repaired
laparoscopically by a transabdominal preperitoneal approach using one 10-mm and
two 5-mm ports.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N,
Udwadia T E, 2005
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Retroperitoneoscopic Drainage of a Psoas Abscess.
Pyogenic psoas abscess in the pediatric age group
is a primary condition caused mostly by Staphylococcus aureus. The preferred
treatment is percutaneous or surgical drainage under a cover of systemic antibiotics.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N, Unadkat R J, 2004
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Laparoscopy-Assisted Transperitoneal Percutaneous
Nephrolithotomy for Recurrent Calculus in a Isthemic Calix of Horseshoe Kidney
Management of urolithiasis in a horseshoe kidney
(HSK) poses a unique challenge. Although most patients can be managed by a
combination of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and extracorporeal shockwave
lithotripsy (SWL), calculi in the isthmic calix remain difficult to treat, as this
area is out of reach during rigid PCNL, and, owing to the poor evacuation of the
fragments, the results of SWL are suboptimal.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Maheshwari P N,
Anandkar M G, Saple A L, 2004
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Laparoscopically Guided Transperitoneal Percutaneous
Nephrolithotomy for Calculi in Pelvic Ectopic Kidneys
We report the cases of three patients who were
found to have large calculi in pelvic ectopic kidneys and subsequently underwent
laparoscopically guided transperitoneal percutaneous nephrolithotomy, all with
successful outcome.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Maheshwari P N,
Anandkar M G, 2004
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Intrahepatic Subcapsular Hematoma Complicating Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
A 64-year-old woman underwent endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography for bile duct stones, followed 2 days later by an uneventful
laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We report this case due to its rarity and review the
previously documented cases of this complication.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N, 2004
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Management of Antenatally Detected Abdominal Cysts
We report two newborns, each detected to have a
large intra-abdominal cyst on antenatal ultrasonography.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N, Shaikh S, 2004
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Gallstone Ileus
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Katara A N, Shaikh S, 2003
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Letters to the Editor
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, 2002
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A Novel Technique for Extraction of the Appendix in
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
A new technique for extraction of the appendix by
its retrograde introduction into the umbilical port is described. With this
technique, appendectomy can be undertaken with a single 10-mm and two 5-mm ports.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, 2002
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A Novel Technique for Extraction of the Appendix in
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
A new technique for extraction of the appendix by
its retrograde introduction into the umbilical port is described. With this
technique, appendectomy can be undertaken with a single 10-mm and two 5-mm ports.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, 2002
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The Role of Laparoscopy in the Management of Common
Bile Duct Obstruction in Children
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is
commonplace in adults; however, this procedure is not often performed in children.
The goal of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic common bile duct
exploration in children.
By Shah R S, Blakely M L, Lobe T E, 2001
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Laparoscopic Gastropexy for Chronic Intermittent
Gastric Volvulus
The traditional surgical treatment of chronic
gastric volvulus involves laparotomy for derotation of the stomach and its fixation
to the patients. We describe a 36-year-old man with organoaxial gastric volvulus
who was treated successfully with laparoscopic gastropexy. He is asymptomatic four
months later.
By Shah R S, Bhandarkar D S, Dhawan P, 2001
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Analysis of Cost of Surgery for Hirschsprung's
Disease: One Stage Laparoscopic pull through vs Two-Stage Duhamel's Procedure
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the
cost-effectiveness of a single-stage laparoscopic pull-through for Hirschsprung's
disease compared to the traditional two-stage Duhamel procedure.
By Shah R S, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Chen M K, Cyr N,
Chen M K, 1999
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Early definitive Treatment in Paediatric Empyema
Nineteen children had early thoracoscopic
intervention for empyema between 1992 and 1997 at the LeBonheur Children's Medical
Center. The authors have evaluated the results of this treatment.
By Shah R S, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Schropp K P,
Merry C M, 1999
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Interval appendectomy for perforated appendicitis in children
To determine the efficacy, safety, and cost of
managing perforated appendicitis with intravenous antibiotics followed by an
interval appendectomy, the charts of 87 children with ruptured appendicitis were
retrospectively reviewed.
By Shah R S, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Schropp K P,
Li M H, Cyr N, Hollabaugh R S, Hixson D S, 1998
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Common Bile Duct Exploration in children
The management of obstructing lesions of the
common bile duct (CBD) in children remains controversial. With increasing
experience in laparoscopic surgery and refinement in the available instruments,
laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is performed more frequently.
We herein describe our technique for LCBDE.
By Shah R S, Martin B L, Lezama-Delwalla P, 1998
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Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: A Safer Technique
A modified technique of laparoscopic pyloromyotomy
was used to treat infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Introducing a 5-mm
periumbilical port for visualization, two stab wounds are made on either side
laterally to directly insert 2.7-mm instruments for manipulation.
By Shah R S, Bufo A J, Schropp K P, Lobe T E,
Merry C M, Cyr N, 1998
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Laparoscopic Transposition of the Omentum for Reconstructive Surgery
The omentum is frequently used for reconstructive
surgery, but it is usually harvested by laparotomy. We report on harvesting the
omentum to reconstruct a chest-wall defect in an adolescent using a minimally
invasive technique.
By Shah R S, Bufo A J, Lobe T E, Smoot C E, 1997
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Gasless Laparoscopy with Standard Instrumentation:
Initial Experience with Tenckhoff Catheter Placement
A new technique for gasless laparoscopy using
standard, readily available instruments is described. Its use in placement of
Tenckhoff peritoneal dialysis catheters is detailed. The technique offers
advantages over established techniques requiring carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum
while avoiding the need to purchase expensive gasless laparoscopy equipment.
By Shah R S, Varela P J, Merry C M, Blakely M L, 1997
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Selective Ventilation Using A Fogarty Balloon
Catheter as A Bronchial Blocker: An Essential Technique for Paediatric
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Pediatric thoracoscopy usually requires selective
ventilation to provide the necessary exposure. A simple technique, using a Fogarty
balloon catheter is presented.
By Shah R S, Varela P J, Merry C M, 1997
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Laparoscopic Fundoplication in Children: A Superior Technique
Antireflux procedures are among the most common
operations performed in children today, most of which are done in the neurologically
impaired (IMP). We compared the operative time, hospital days, and complications
of OPEN vs. LAP in IMP and neurologically normal (NL) children.
By Shah R S, Chen M K, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Gross E,
Schropp K P, 1997
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Initial experience with Laparoscopic Assisted Pull-Thru for Hirschsprung's Disease
Recently, we began using minimal access techniques
to perform a primary pull-through without a preliminary stoma in children of all
ages (range 1 month to 8 years old) with Hirschsprung's disease (HD). To evaluate
our results, we reviewed the medical records of all children treated for HD
(n = 32) over the past 3 years to compare the outcome of the laparoscopic-assisted
pull-through (LAP, n = 14) to standard open pull-through (OPEN, n = 18).
By Shah R S, Chen M K, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Gross E,
Schropp K P, 1997
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Laparoscopic Approach for Enteral Nutrition in Paediatric Oncology Patients
Proper nutritional support is essential for
optimal therapy in children with cancer. However, because of anorexia secondary to
the malignancy or therapy, or because of the location of the tumor, malnutrition
can become a significant problem in these cancer children. Placement of enteral
nutrition ports were performed on 15 children with malignancy using minimal access
techniques.
By Shah R S, Chen M K, Lobe T E, Gross E, 1997
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Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in a
Child with Recurrent Pancreatitis due to a Primary Fungal Ball in the Terminal
Common Bile Duct
We report on a case of a fungus ball obstructing
the distal common bile duct and causing recurrent pancreatitis in an otherwise
healthy 3-year-old boy.
By Shah R S, Chen M K, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Gross E,
Whitington G L, 1997
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The Role of Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling in Children
Laparoscopic lymph node dissection is routinely
performed for diagnosing and staging malignancies in adults; however, reports of
this technique used in children have been sparse. We reviewed our experience with
laparoscopic lymph node sampling performed in children (mean age 15 years old) at
a pediatric oncology center to help determine its efficacy. There was no immediate
or long-term complication in these children and there was no error in diagnosis.
By Shah R S, Chen M K, Lobe T E, Bufo A J, Gross E, Whitington G L, 1997
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An Innovative Technique for Laparoscopic Cannula Stabilization and Fixation
Cannula stabilization is an essential step in
performing laparoscopic surgery in infants. We describe an innovative technique
for stabilizing small laparoscopic cannulas that is simple and inexpensive and
does not require any special instruments or disposable devices.
By Shah R S, Chen M K, Rao B N, Schropp K P, Lobe T E, 1997
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Benign Mature Teratoma of the Large Bowel: A Case Report
Teratoma affecting the large bowel is extremly
rate. Thus far, only two cases have been reported in the English-language literature.
Herein the authors describe what they believe is the third such case.
By Shah R S, Neto P N, 1996
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