Minimally invasive surgery

In 1987 Mouret performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy, starting a revolution in surgery. For paediatricians it is difficult to appreciate the magnitude of what has occurred in this short period. The development of minimal access techniques represents the most significant change in surgical practice since the introduction of aseptic technique or safe anaesthesia. As with many innovations, rapid change, technical language, and the evangelism of pioneers has left confusion in its wake.

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[2]  D. Gouma,et al.  Laparoscopic-assisted vs open colectomy for severe acute colitis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , 2000, Surgical Endoscopy.

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[8]  H. Kokki,et al.  Single‐blind randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy in children , 2001, The British journal of surgery.

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[19]  A. Donini,et al.  Laparoscopic vs open splenectomy in the management of hematologic diseases , 1999, Surgical Endoscopy.

[20]  A. Johnson,et al.  A randomized, prospective, blinded comparison of postoperative pain, metabolic response, and perceived health after laparoscopic and small incision cholecystectomy. , 1998, Surgery.

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[23]  C. Stoddard,et al.  Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic versus open fundoplication for gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease , 2004, The British journal of surgery.

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[26]  K. Greason,et al.  Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: report of 11 cases. , 1995, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[27]  P. Kahrilas,et al.  Treating achalasia: from whalebone to laparoscope. , 1998, JAMA.

[28]  A. Karayiannakis,et al.  Postoperative pulmonary function after laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy. , 1996, British journal of anaesthesia.

[29]  D. Cooney,et al.  Laparoscopic appendectomy: An unnecessary and expensive procedure in children? , 2002, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[30]  S. Engum,et al.  A case controlled comparison of open and laparoscopic splenectomy in children. , 1998, Surgery.

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[32]  T. Miyano,et al.  Laparoscopic extramucosal pyloromyotomy versus open pyloromyotomy for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: which is better? , 1999, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[33]  P. Cartwright,et al.  Comparison of laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy in the pediatric population. , 2000, The Journal of urology.

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[35]  S. Stylianos,et al.  Laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of recurrent abdominal pain in children. , 1996, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[36]  K. Georgeson,et al.  Comparison of the incidence of complications in open and laparoscopic pyloromyotomy: a concurrent single institution series. , 2004, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[37]  H. Gooszen,et al.  Laparoscopic or conventional Nissen fundoplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: randomised clinical trial. The Netherlands Antireflux Surgery Study Group. , 2000, Lancet.

[38]  L. Gianotti,et al.  Splenectomy for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: comparison of laparoscopic and conventional surgery. , 1999, Surgical endoscopy.

[39]  J. Tocilj,et al.  Laparoscopic and Laparotomic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Trial Comparing Postoperative Respiratory Function , 2000, Respiration.

[40]  J. Nogueras,et al.  Does laparoscopic-assisted ileal pouch anal anastomosis reduce the length of hospitalization? , 1994, International Journal of Colorectal Disease.

[41]  L R Kavoussi,et al.  Laparoscopic versus open pyeloplasty: assessment of objective and subjective outcome. , 1999, The Journal of urology.

[42]  Mike K. Chen,et al.  Complications of minimal-access surgery in children. , 1996, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[43]  R. Drongowski,et al.  A comparison of laparoscopic and open pyloromyotomy at a teaching hospital. , 2002, Journal of pediatric surgery.

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[45]  R. Scorpio,et al.  Pyloromyotomy: comparison between laparoscopic and open surgical techniques. , 1995, Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery.

[46]  M. Caceres,et al.  Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy: Redefining the Advantages of a Novel Technique , 2003, JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

[47]  H. H. Chen,et al.  Laparoscopic colectomy for benign colorectal disease is associated with a significant reduction in disability as compared with laparotomy , 1998, Surgical Endoscopy.

[48]  N. Bordone,et al.  Effects of surgical trauma of laparoscopic vs. open cholecystectomy. , 1994, Hepato-gastroenterology.

[49]  Hanmin Lee,et al.  Thoracoscopic lobectomy for prenatally diagnosed lung lesions. , 2003, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[50]  O. Zoras,et al.  Laparoscopic vs open approach for Nissen fundoplication. A comparative study. , 2002, Surgical endoscopy.

[51]  C. D. Smith,et al.  Laparoscopic splenectomy by the lateral approach: a safe and effective alternative to open splenectomy for hematologic diseases. , 1996, Surgery.

[52]  M. Pääkkönen,et al.  Laparoscopic or open cholecystectomy: a prospective randomised trial to compare postoperative pain, pulmonary function, and stress response. , 2000, The European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica.

[53]  M. Anselmino,et al.  Esophageal achalasia: laparoscopic versus conventional open Heller-Dor operation. , 1995, American journal of surgery.

[54]  D. van der Zee,et al.  Is laparoscopic pyloromyotomy superior to open surgery? , 1998, Surgical Endoscopy.

[55]  R. Superina,et al.  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus open cholecystectomy in children: which is better? , 1995, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[56]  S. Hasukić,et al.  Pulmonary function after laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy , 2001, Surgical Endoscopy And Other Interventional Techniques.

[57]  P. O’Dwyer,et al.  Symptomatic outcome 1 year after laparoscopic and minilaparotomy cholecystectomy: A randomized trial , 1995, The British journal of surgery.

[58]  A. Smout,et al.  Laparoscopic or conventional Nissen fundoplication for gastrooesophageal reflux disease: randomised clinical trial , 2000, The Lancet.

[59]  J. Rastad,et al.  Laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy: Hospitalization, sick leave, analgesia and trauma responses , 1994, The British journal of surgery.

[60]  P. Cartwright,et al.  Comparison of laparoscopic versus open partial nephrectomy in a pediatric series. , 2003, The Journal of urology.

[61]  M. Uglow,et al.  Randomized trial of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and mini‐cholecystectomy , 1995, The British journal of surgery.

[62]  J. Raffensperger,et al.  Laparoscopic Swenson pull-through: a comparison with the open procedure. , 1996, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[63]  M. Eskelinen,et al.  Laparoscopy in children with complicated appendicitis. , 2002, Journal of pediatric surgery.

[64]  W. Lui,et al.  A prospective randomised study of laparoscopic v. open cholecystectomy in aged patients with cholecystolithiasis. , 1996, South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie.

[65]  Brian Funaki,et al.  Devastating and fatal complications associated with combined vascular and bile duct injuries during cholecystectomy. , 2002, Archives of surgery.

[66]  C. Stoddard,et al.  Randomised, prospective, single-blind comparison of laparoscopic versus small-incision cholecystectomy , 1996, The Lancet.

[67]  G. Fried,et al.  Randomised controlled trial of laparoscopic versus mini cholecystectomy , 1992, The Lancet.