Leonardo Cardili

Toupet fundoplication (TF) has been shown to have fewer adverse effects compared to Nissen fundoplication (NF), however, it is unknown whether the advantages of TF persist when comparing outcomes by the distensibility of post-fundoplication lower esophageal sphincter (LES)…

Toupet fundoplication (TF) has been shown to have fewer adverse effects compared to Nissen fundoplication (NF), however, it is unknown whether the advantages of TF persist when comparing outcomes by the distensibility of post-fundoplication lower esophageal sphincter (LES)…

INTRODUCTION: Anastomotic leak is one of the major complications of esophagogastric surgery. Vacuum endoscopic treatment has been used as an effective strategy for treating leaks. Considering the effectiveness of vacuum therapy, some authors suggest its prophylactic use in risky anastomoses…

BACKGROUND: The standard approach for the treatment of patients with locally advanced adenocarcinomas of the gastroesophageal junction (AGEJ) includes perioperative chemotherapy (CMT) or chemoradiation therapy (CRT)…

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to evaluate, in an animal model, the potential role of botulinum toxin type A (BTX) in preventing the recurrence of incisional hernia by inducing paralysis of abdominal muscles…