Jeremiah Martin
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is increasingly accepted as an effective management strategy for refractory gastroesophageal reflux, especially in patients with minimal or no hiatal hernia. All antireflux procedures have a failure rate, however, and TIF...
The posterior segment of the right upper lobe lends itself to a straightforward anatomic resection. Understanding the anatomy is key, and the authors present two cases that illustrate a stepwise...
Diaphragm plication provides symptomatic palliation to patients who suffer from unilateral paralysis due to a variety of etiologies. Multiple approaches have been described, and include open and minimally invasive techniques...
The safety of thoracoscopic lobectomy has been demonstrated and minimally invasive techniques are seeing increasing use in general thoracic surgery. With minimally invasive techniques, postoperative outcomes can involve decreased pain,...
Introduction The term ‘diaphragmatic eventration’ is used in common practice to describe a condition of relaxation of the diaphragmatic dome. It may present at birth as a congenital condition due...





