Robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y choledocho-jejunostomy is an easy procedure and accomplishes biliary drainage and intact intestinal flow. Decreasing operating times were experienced, approximating those of a skilled operator.

Thyroidectomy in rabbits brought about enlargement of the ovaries. Four out of ten thyroidectomized animals presented polycystic ovaries consisting mostly of giant follicles. The increased ovarian weight was due to an increased content of water which was accompanied by an increased concentration of hexosamine. Microscopic examination revealed a hypertrophy of the follicular tissue. The fluid of the large follicles, staining metachromatically with toluidine blue had a high content of acid mucopolysaccharides. The Graafian follicles of the thyroidectomized animals showed an increased uptake of 35S, whereas developing follicles, with a high production of metachromatic substance incorporated only negligeable amounts of 35S.

The present study on pigs shows that choledocho-choledochostomies, judged by breaking strength and collagen content, regain a stable level of strength 6 days after operation.

Thorsoe, H. 1971. Reduction of Gastric Acid Output in Rats by Glucose. Scand. 1. Gastroent. 6, 31 9-321. Gastric secretion was studied in pylorus-ligated rats after a single subcutaneous injection of glucose or saline. 50 96 glucose caused a marked reduction in gastric weight and a considerable inhibition of gastric acid output. This inhibition is not due to hyperglycaemia, 6 '% saline causing an equal. and 10% saline an even stronger. inhibition. The reduced acid output may be secondary to alterations in plasma osmolarity. P h y s i d . 209. 95 1-955. 52, 234-241. 868-872. Scand J Gastroenterol Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by Nyu Medical Center on 12/07/14 For personal use only.