PHS is successful in preventing spillage, evacuating the contents of hydatid cysts, performing transcystic fenestration, and for dealing with cyst-biliary communications.

In selected cases of adenocarcinoma of the GE junction, laparoscopic esophagogastrectomy offers as good as or better results than open operation in our institution with extensive advance endoscopic and open experience. This study shows that laparoscopic esophagogastrectomy has potential to meet oncologic criteria of clearance and provide the benefits of minimally invasive surgery as well.

The major advantages are rapid recovery with minimal morbidity and excellent cosmesis.

In adopting the modification of early ligation of the splenic artery in the leaning spleen approach, we believe we have helped to advance laparoscopic splenectomy.

Esophageal diverticula are rare conditions, and minimally invasive surgery is certainly feasible and effective in terms of reduced morbidity.