However, data for site and length of incision are not presented and those for upper and lower abdominal surgery are not provided separately. The risk of pulmonary morbidity is, however ...

The use of bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity ... Roux-en-Y gastric bypass involves the creation of a small upper stomach pouch and its attachment to the jejunum, which results ...

People can experience pain under the ribs in the upper left abdomen for many reasons ... to break up the stones or surgery to remove them. Read on to learn more about kidney stones.

Introduction Endoscopic hand-suturing (EHS) has emerged as a promising modality in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures. Reports on its effectiveness in clinical practice remain limited due to ...

Surgery is the recommended treatment. This can be performed from an incision in the upper abdomen which allows the doctor to surgically release the constraining ligament. The procedure can also be ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...