Introduction The formation of peritoneal adhesions still is a relevant clinical problem after
abdominal surgery. Until today, the most important clinical strategies for adhesion …

In spite of numerous advances in surgical sciences, abdominal adhesions continue to
plague even the most experienced surgeon and greatly affect outcomes of operations and …

Abstract Study Objective To compare reduction of pain after laparoscopy for ablation or
excision of endometriosis. Design Prospective, randomized, double-blind study (Canadian …

Background Adhesions lead to considerable patient morbidity and are a mounting burden
on surgeons and the health care system alike. Although adhesion formation is the most …

BACKGROUND: Commercially available agents for adhesion prophylaxis are legion but
there is a lack of direct comparisons between them. Here we compare four of the most …

BACKGROUND: Adhesion-related complications after abdominal surgery result in
significant morbidity and costs. Results from animal studies investigating prevention or …

Peritoneal adhesions remain a relevant clinical problem despite the currently available
prophylactic barrier materials. So far, the physical separation of traumatized serosa areas …

Uterine myomas are the main cause for gynecological disease in premenopausal women. If
a myomectomy is indicated, abdominal myomectomy is still a frequently performed …

Purpose Endometriosis is a benign, but potentially serious gynaecological condition in terms
of abdominal pain and impaired fertility. Laparoscopic excision techniques are considered …

Purpose Repeated hepatic resections are not uncommon during the surgical management
of liver tumors. Postoperative adhesions induced by hepatectomies can have a significant …