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Complete guide to laparoscopic sterilization for female permanent contraception — Filshie clip, bipolar diathermy, salpingectomy (now preferred for ovarian cancer risk reduction), failure rates, reversal success, alternatives, and counselling checklist.
Comprehensive overview of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery — principles of minimally invasive access, pneumoperitoneum, energy devices, common procedures, advantages over open surgery, robotic-assisted evolution, learning curve, and patient selection. Evidence-based content reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Evidence-based guide to laparoscopic appendectomy covering diagnosis using Alvarado scoring, 3-port technique, stump management, perforated appendicitis, and antibiotic-only trials (APPAC/CODA). Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Evidence-based guide to laparoscopic closure of perforated duodenal ulcer covering Graham patch technique, Boey score risk stratification, Taylor conservative management (LAMA trial), H. pylori eradication, and postoperative monitoring for anastomotic leak. Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Evidence-based guide to laparoscopic fundoplication covering Nissen 360°, Toupet 270°, and Dor 180° wraps, manometry-guided wrap selection, LOTUS vs SOPRAN trials, dysphagia rates, gas-bloat syndrome, LINX magnetic sphincter augmentation, and redo fundoplication. Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Evidence-based guide to laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair covering congenital Bochdalek hernia (ECMO, lung hypoplasia), acquired traumatic hernia, paraesophageal hernia, primary repair vs mesh augmentation (BioA mesh), sac management, and thoracoscopic vs laparoscopic approaches.
Comprehensive evidence-based guide to laparoscopy-assisted hemicolectomy covering right and left hemicolectomy, intracorporeal vs extracorporeal anastomosis (IDEAL trial), CME/D3 lymphadenectomy for cancer, ERAS protocols, and conversion criteria. Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Evidence-based guide on how thigh circumference, subcutaneous fat distribution, and lower-body muscle mass relate to cardiovascular mortality risk, based on the Heitmann 2010 BMJ cohort and subsequent body composition research.
Comprehensive clinical guide to total and partial laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer: surgical techniques, voice rehabilitation with tracheoesophageal puncture and Provox prosthesis, neck dissection, reconstruction, and organ-preservation alternatives including chemoradiation.
Comprehensive clinical guide to diagnostic laryngoscopy: office flexible laryngoscopy (distal chip vs fibreoptic), rigid 70-degree telescope examination, videostroboscopy for vocal fold vibration, FEES for swallowing evaluation, and indications including hoarseness, stridor, dysphagia, and vocal cord paralysis.
Clinical guide to laryngoscopy combined with laryngeal biopsy: techniques (flexible fibreoptic, direct rigid, video laryngoscopy), biopsy methods (cold cup vs laser), narrow band imaging for vascular assessment, lesion characterisation (leukoplakia, erythroplakia, carcinoma), and post-biopsy care.
Evidence-based guide to laser treatments for acne and acne scars: ablative fractional CO2 and Er:YAG resurfacing, non-ablative fractional 1550nm and 1927nm Fraxel, picosecond lasers for PIH, Q-switched Nd:YAG for active acne, photodynamic therapy (PDT) with ALA/MAL, and Fitzpatrick skin type considerations.
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