Search for dissertations about: "laparoscopy thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 swedish dissertations containing the words laparoscopy thesis.

  2. 1. Laparoscopy and tumour growth : a clinical and experimental study

    Author : Owe Lundberg; Anders Kristoffersson; Dag Arvidsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; laparoscopy; tumour growth; metastases; gallbladder cancer; pneumoperitoneum; blood flow; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Background and aims: Laparoscopic technique was quickly adopted in general surgery because of less pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay. In the 1990´s several reports on port site metastases restrained the enthusiasm to use laparoscopic surgery in malignant diseases. READ MORE

  4. 2. Laparoscopy Diagnostic applications in suspected appendicitis and access-related complications

    Author : Ann-Cathrin Moberg; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; orthopaedics; complications; laparoscopy; diagnostic laparoscopy; ortopedi; traumatologi; traumatology; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Laparoscopic surgery was introduced to minimize patient trauma. However, fatal technique specific complications, due to major vascular or visceral injury, were at times seen related to blind abdominal access using the Veress technique. READ MORE

  5. 3. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : Hand-assisted Laparoscopy and Investigation of the Excluded Stomach

    Author : Magnus Sundbom; Sven Gustavsson; Jan Hedenbro; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; gastric bypass; morbid obesity; laparoscopy; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) sustains weight loss and ameliorates diseases common in the morbid obese (BMI>40 kg/m2), but leaves the stomach and duodenum inaccessible. Morbidly obese patients have increased operative risks and in other fields minimal surgery is known to facilitate the postoperative course. READ MORE

  6. 4. Surgical Education Assessment of simulators for training and selection of trainees

    Author : Kristine Hagelsteen; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Laparoscopy; Simulation; 3D; Haptic feedback; Personnel Selection; Surgical training; interview methods; Professionalism; Professional competence; Remediation; Residency; Human factors; warning signs;

    Abstract : BackgroundApproximately 15 % of surgical patients in hospital are affected of an adverse event, which is a medical error caused by the health care system. Laparoscopy is the preferred surgical technique in common procedures. READ MORE

  7. 5. Audit of groin hernia repair

    Author : Anders Kald; Lloyd M. Nyhus; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; complications; re-operation; recurrence; audit; cost-effectiveness; mesh; laparoscopy; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair is the most frequent procedure in general surgery. In the USA approximately 700,000 groin hernioplasties are carried out annually and accounts for almost US$ 3 billion in annual health care revenue. In Sweden approximately 20,000 hernia operations are performed annually and more than 3,000 of them are recurrent hernias. READ MORE