Vol. 26, No. 5, 2009        Published online first     Review 351 The Quality of Randomized Clinical Trials in the Field of Surgery: Studies on Laparoscopic versus Open Appendectomy as an Example Sadr-Azodi, O. ;    Andrén-Sandberg, Å.  Dig Surg 2009;26:351-357 (DOI:10.1159/000229992)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 186 KB)      Free Access How I Do It 358 Laser-Guided Repair of Complex Bile Duct Strictures van Gulik, T. ;    Beek, J. ;    de Reuver, P. ;    Aronson, D. ;    van Delden, O. ;    Busch, O. ;    Gouma, D.  Dig Surg 2009;26:358-363 (DOI:10.1159/000227276)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 305 KB)      364 Roux-en-Y Gastrojejunostomy Using Modified Hemi-Double Stapling Kim, D.-H. ;    Jeon, T.-Y. ;    Kim, D.-H. ;    Kim, D.-I. ;    Sim, M.-S. ;    Kim, S.  Dig Surg 2009;26:364-368 (DOI:10.1159/000232667)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 201 KB)      Clinical Images 369 Cystic Duct Tubular Adenocarcinoma Kiu, V. ;    Wang, H.-P. ;    Wu, Y.-M.  Dig Surg 2009;26:369-370 (DOI:10.1159/000236059)      Article (PDF 213 KB)      Free Access 371 Use of Omental and Rectus Abdominis Muscular Flaps to Close an Esophago-Bronchial Fistula Developing for 8 Years Motoyama, S. ;    Maruyama, K. ;    Ogawa, J.  Dig Surg 2009;26:371 (DOI:10.1159/000236058)      Article (PDF 67 KB)      Free Access Original Paper 372 Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery for Local Excision of Rectal Lesions: Is There a Learning Curve? Koebrugge, B. ;    Bosscha, K. ;    Ernst, M.F.  Dig Surg 2009;26:372-377 (DOI:10.1159/000257228)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 128 KB)      378 Early Gastric Cancer: Clinical Characteristics and Results of Surgery Nieminen, A. ;    Kokkola, A. ;    Ylä-Liedenpohja, J. ;    Louhimo, J. ;    Mustonen, H. ;    Puolakkainen, P.  Dig Surg 2009;26:378-383 (DOI:10.1159/000226765)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 131 KB)      384 Study on the Different Expression of Molecular Markers between Cardiac Cancer and Distal Gastric Cancer and Their Correlations with Clinicopathological Features Ye, Y. ;    Fu, H. ;    Zhou, Y. ;    Du, C. ;    Li, B. ;    Zhu, L. ;    Shi, Y.  Dig Surg 2009;26:384-391 (DOI:10.1159/000226766)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 618 KB)      392 A New Prediction Model of Postoperative Complications after Major Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Ueno, M. ;    Uchiyama, K. ;    Ozawa, S. ;    Hayami, S. ;    Kiriyama, S. ;    Yamaue, H.  Dig Surg 2009;26:392-399 (DOI:10.1159/000229973)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 164 KB)      400 Second Primary Cancer in Patients with Colorectal Cancer after a Curative Resection Noura, S. ;    Ohue, M. ;    Seki, Y. ;    Tanaka, K. ;    Motoori, M. ;    Kishi, K. ;    Miyashiro, I. ;    Ohigashi, H. ;    Yano, M. ;    Ishikawa, O. ;    Tsukuma, H. ;    Murata, K. ;    Kameyama, M.  Dig Surg 2009;26:400-405 (DOI:10.1159/000229991)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 141 KB)      406 Epidemiology of Appendectomy and Appendicitis in the Valencian Community (Spain), 1998-2007 Andreu-Ballester, J.C. ;    González-Sánchez, A. ;    Ballester, F. ;    Almela-Quilis, A. ;    Cano-Cano, M.J. ;    Millan-Scheiding, M. ;    Ruiz del Castillo, J.  Dig Surg 2009;26:406-412 (DOI:10.1159/000235956)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 150 KB)      413 Evaluation of Postoperative Long-Term Quality of Life after Laparoscopic Anterior Partial Fundoplication in the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Raue, W. ;    Menenakos, C. ;    Braumann, C. ;    Trache, D. ;    Hartmann, J.  Dig Surg 2009;26:413-417 (DOI:10.1159/000235959)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 123 KB)      418 Redo Procedure for Prolapse and Haemorrhoids (PPH) for Persistent and Recurrent Prolapse after PPH Festen, S. ;    van Geloven, A.A.W. ;    Gerhards, M.F.  Dig Surg 2009;26:418-421 (DOI:10.1159/000236011)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 90 KB)      422 Hospital Volume and Quality of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy in Japan Kuwabara, K. ;    Matsuda, S. ;    Fushimi, K. ;    Ishikawa, K.B. ;    Horiguchi, H. ;    Fujimori, K.  Dig Surg 2009;26:422-429 (DOI:10.1159/000236904)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 143 KB)      430 Relationship between Quality of Life and Weight Loss 1 Year after Gastric Bypass Klingemann, J. ;    Pataky, Z. ;    Iliescu, I. ;    Golay, A.  Dig Surg 2009;26:430-433 (DOI:10.1159/000237746)      Free Abstract     Article (Fulltext)     Article (PDF 115 KB)      Letter to the Editor 434 Re: Assessment of Viable Tumour Tissue Attached to Needle Applicators after Local Ablation of Liver Tumours Sofocleous, C.T. ;    Petre, N. ;    Manova-Todorova, K. ;    Petrovic, L. ;    Gonen, M.  Dig Surg 2009;26:434-436 (DOI:10.1159/000235955)      Article (PDF 74 KB)      Free Access 435 Reply Snoeren, N. ;    Jansen, M.C. ;    ten Kate, F.J.W. ;    van Gulik, T.M.  Dig Surg 2009;26:435-436 (DOI:10.1159/000259392)      Article (PDF 51 KB)      Free Access 437 Refractory Bleeding from Peptic Ulcers: Is There Still a Role for Surgery? Loffroy, R. ;    Guiu, B.  Dig Surg 2009;26:437-438 (DOI:10.1159/000236010)      Article (PDF 53 KB)      Free Access   Journal Home Journal Content Guidelines Editorial Board Aims and Scope Subscriptions Library Recommendation Search in this issue This journal is part of the third subject package of the Karger Journal Archive Collection Information on packages (PDF) Free sample issues For non-native English speakers and international authors who would like assistance with their writing before submission, we suggest American Journal Experts for their scientific editing service.  © 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel