Vitamin D deficiency – Surgeon’s Perspective: Dr R Padmakumar et al.   Laparoscopic Hernia Repair – How to Learn at Ease   Successful bowel surgery in patient with hemoglobin 2 g/dL without blood transfusion   “PK Band” in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair   Endoscopic Ectopic Thyroidectomy   Management of polycythemia vera by endoscopic parathyroidectomy   Total endoscopic excision of branchial cyst in […]

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Ramakrishnapillai, P., Gupta, S., Pai, M. et al. “PK Band” in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair. Indian J Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-020-02088-z Abstract Laparoscopic inguinal anatomy detail is different from that is necessary for open hernia surgery. ‘PK Band’ is a condensation of areolar tissue lateral to inferior epigastric vessels on either side. It extends fromarcuate line to apex of triangle of […]

VPS Lakeshore hospital launched Lakeshore Obesity Clinic, a dedicated and comprehensive weight loss clinic. Famous Music Director Deepak Dev, Actress Aparna Balamurali, VPS Lakeshore CEO S K Abdulla and the LOC team together unveiled the LOC logo. VPS Lakeshore Obesity Clinic was inaugurated at March 4. The clinic, which aims to provide a holistic solution […]

Previous Page – Inguinal Anatomy with Peritoneum Intact After the peritoneum is dissected away, six additional structures need to be identified. They are Pubic Crest: It helps in getting orientation. Beware of small veins overlying. If they bleed entire vision gets spoiled. Iliopubic Tract: The iliopubic tract is a thick fibrous white tract which runs […]

Anatomy of Inguinal Region – Previous Page With the introduction of the laparoscope into the abdomen, five important landmarks can be identified in the infra-umbilical region. Inferior epigastric vessels Medial umbilical ligament Spermatic vessels Vas deferens Trapezoid of disaster Inguinal Anatomy with Peritoneum Intact Inferior epigastric vessels The inferior epigastric artery is prominently visualized during […]

Anatomy of Inguinal Region – Previous Page Transversalis Fascia (of Gallaudet) This fascia is a two layered structure (bilaminar). The anterior layer is adherent to the rectus abdominis muscle. The posterior layer lies in between the anterior layer and the peritoneum. It divides this space into an anterior (vascular space) and a posterior (Space of […]

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Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure which is performed to remove excess belly fat and skin from the abdomen and to tighten the abdominal wall muscle and fascia. Hanging abdomen with an apron is unsightly and uncomfortable for any woman. Not able to wear the dress of their choice is so depressing to […]

Anal Fissure: An Anal fissure is a small tear that occurs in mucous lining tissues of the anus. This crack in the skin or anal tears can cause severe pain and bleeding after bowel movements.  The condition may occur when passing hard or large stools during a bowel movement.    It is very common and can […]