Uncommon hernia called a Spigelian hernia, along with an umbilical hernia, being repaired laparoscopically
Bringing more public awareness to role surgery can play in weight loss and management of comorbidities for the Jamaican people - Pierre-Anthony Leake
3D mesh for hernia repair. Watching operation in 3D. #japanesetechnology
Stressing the importance of guidelines and evidence based practice even in operations as common and "simple" as hernia repair. Preaching to the choir sir!
Attending and presenting at the Asia Pacific Hernia Society Hernia Week in Tokyo. Lots to learn!
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month ladies. Please ensure that you get your mammogram and have your physician examine you. It could save your life!
Type III paraoesophageal hernia with entire stomach herniated into the left hemitorax
50-year old patient with a history of SOB on exertion and early satiety. Investigations reveal his entire stomach in the left hemithorax from a type III paraoesophageal hernia.
What did we do? Video to come..
Performing the first public laparoscopic weight loss procedure at the University Hospital of the West Indies. Thank you to team of surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses for making this procedure a success.
This is undoubtedly the beginning of a new life for this patient!
Our randomized trial listed on clinicaltrials.gov
Please support JAMSA's week of activities starting March 9, 2015
All the best to all 2K14 MBBS candidates in the rest of your exams and exam preparations!!
The first Laparoscopic Heller Cardiomyotomy (based on my knowledge) was performed at the University Hospital of the West Indies today.
Thank you to the team - Dr. Varu Chand, Dr. Stephanie Lyew, Dr. Bruce Blagrove and the Theatre 1 nurses for their vigilance and contribution to the success of this landmark case.