Guy J. Maddern

TL;DR: Two cases where patients undergoing hepatic resection for metastatic disease of colorectal origin were found to have concomitant sclerosing haemangiomas are described.

TL;DR: The best and most convenient way to learn literature searching is from the hospital librarian, and most hospitals will provide one-on-one help, as well as introductory and advanced searching tutorials lasting an hour or two each.

TL;DR: The LapSim as discussed by the authors is a virtual reality simulator that allows practice of basic laparoscopic skills and some procedures, although it does not have any proven significant advantages over video trainers in terms of basic skills instruction.

TL;DR: Holmium laser prostatectomy is at least as effective as TURP for managing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and the long-term durability of the holmium procedures with respect to TURp cannot be determined due to a lack of published studies with sufficient followup.

TL;DR: The legislative and accreditation framework creates a situation whereby healthcare facilities that provide services outside the various legal definitions of surgery and those not covered by a reimbursement scheme, can operate without licensing and accredited oversight, exposing patients to potential increased risk of harm when receiving treatment in such unregulated facilities.