BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to evaluate pancreatic exocrine and endocrine function after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
STUDY DESIGN
Pancreatic exocrine function was evaluated by a questionnaire… (More)
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic gastric banding is the most common operation in Europe for morbid obesity. Many devices from different companies are now available. The aim of this study was to compare the… (More)
INTRODUCTION
Management of obstructed colonic carcinomas is a surgical challenge because it happens more often in elderly patients. The aim of our study is to assess mortality and morbidity rates of… (More)
AIM OF THE STUDY
To report the results of transduodenal excision (TDE) for tumors of the ampulla of Vater.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
From 1998 to 2003, 10 patients underwent a transduodenal excision for… (More)