The elusive notion of brand equity is operationalized in a “share tiering” framework with a
combination of multiple constructs: (1) relative barrier or brand price, (2) brand quality …

Fifty-one laparoscopic colectomies were attempted at two institutions. The clinical results and
methods are presented. Seven cases (14%) were converted to facilitated procedures, and …

Background: Iatrogenic common bile duct injury is the worst complication of laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. The goal of this study is to increase awareness of the problem and educate …

Splenectomy has traditionally been done through a generous laparotomy incision, requiring
complete mobilization of the spleen for removal. In selected cases, however, splenectomy …

Smaller individual series on the outcome of laparoscopic hernioplasty techniques have
been reported. This study reports on the complications of 3,229 laparoscopic hernia repairs …

The incidence and reasons for early recurrences following laparoscopic hernioplasty have
not been studied. Because the incidence is small and the follow up is short, a multi-…

Background: A comparison of safety, efficacy, and cost of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) vs
open splenectomy (OS) for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) was performed. …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of patients undergoing
laparoscopic colectomy for diverticulitis. Methods Fourteen consecutive patients undergoing …

• Cholangiography is not routinely performed in open surgery, but there are reasons why it
should be in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. These include finding common duct stones, …

Balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi has been performed via a laparoscopic transcystic
duct technique. Small common duct stones and stone debris have been successfully …