This series on “Advanced Laparoscopic Gastric Surgery” is edited by Dr. Alfredo D. Guerron from Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
In this series, we explore the latest technologies and techniques in gastric surgery, provide current data, and report adjuncts to introduce the reader to the future potentiality of gastric surgeries. This is a compilation of the latest innovations of minimally invasive gastric surgery. New innovations, shifts in current practices, and the latest technologies have been reported and discussed to provide the reader with the newest data to improve their practices and have a better understanding of the direction of gastric surgery.
Innovation and evolution of gastric surgery
Innovations in gastroesophageal reflux disease interventions —fundoplication, magnets, and endoscopic therapy
Endoscopic innovations in gastric and pyloric disease
Gastrectomy for gastroparesis: when and how
Surgical approach of weight regain after bariatric surgery
Robotic primary bariatric surgery
Robot-assisted revisional bariatric surgery
Minimally invasive surgical management of gastric malignancies: role of robotic surgery
Consideration of laparoscopic metabolic and bariatric surgery during COVID-19 pandemic
Disclosure:
The series “Advanced Laparoscopic Gastric Surgery” was commissioned by the editorial office, Digestive Medicine Research without any sponsorship or funding. Alfredo Daniel Guerron is serving as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.