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Meta-analysis of laparoscopic vs open cholecystectomy in elderly patients by Antoniou, Stavros A, Antoniou, George A, Koch, Oliver O, Pointner, Rudolph, Granderath, Frank A

“…AIM:To investigate the comparative effect of laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy in elderly patients.METHODS:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has induced a…”
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Meta-analysis of randomized trials on single-incision laparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy by Antoniou, Stavros A., M.D, Koch, Oliver O., M.D, Antoniou, George A., M.D., Ph.D, Lasithiotakis, Konstantinos, M.D., Ph.D, Chalkiadakis, George E., M.D., Ph.D, Pointner, Rudolph, M.D., Ph.D, Granderath, Frank A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy has emerged as a less invasive alternative to conventional laparoscopic surgery. High-quality…”
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Transabdominal preperitoneal versus totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of randomized studies by Antoniou, Stavros A., M.D, Antoniou, George A., M.D., Ph.D, Bartsch, Detlef K., M.D., Ph.D, Fendrich, Volker, M.D., Ph.D, Koch, Oliver O., M.D, Pointner, Rudolph, M.D., Ph.D, Granderath, Frank A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background The aim of the present study was to comparatively evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair…”
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Subjective and objective data on esophageal manometry and impedance pH monitoring 1 year after endoscopic full-thickness plication for the treatment of GERD by using multiple plication implants by Koch, Oliver O., MD, Kaindlstorfer, Adolf, MD, Antoniou, Stavros A., MD, Spaun, Georg, MD, Pointner, Rudolph, MD, Swanstrom, Lee L., MD

“…Background Subjective and especially objective data after endoluminal full-thickness gastroplication are scarce. Objective To evaluate symptoms and reflux…”
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Perioperative chemotherapy versus neoadjuvant chemoradiation for patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus in Austria: a retrospective analysis by Koch, Oliver O, Weitzendorfer, Michael, Varga, Martin, Tschoner, Andreas, Partl, Richard, Perathoner, Alexander, Gehwolf, Philipp, Kapp, Karin S, Függer, Reinhold, Öfner, Dietmar, Emmanuel, Klaus

“…The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus (AEG type I) treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation…”
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Mesh-reinforced hiatal hernia repair: a review on the effect on postoperative dysphagia and recurrence by Antoniou, Stavros A., Koch, Oliver O., Antoniou, George A., Pointner, Rudolph, Granderath, Frank A.

“…Purpose The objective of the present study was to review the pertinent literature and analyze the evidence for and against the use of mesh for hiatal hernia…”
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Laparoscopic Nissen versus Toupet fundoplication: objective and subjective results of a prospective randomized trial by Koch, Oliver O., Kaindlstorfer, Adolf, Antoniou, Stavros A., Asche, Kai Uwe, Granderath, Frank A., Pointner, Rudolph

“…Background Although symptom outcomes following laparoscopic fundoplication have been adequately evaluated in the past, comparative subjective data of…”
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Volume and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials in laparoscopic surgery: assessment over a 10-year period by Antoniou, Stavros A., M.D., Ph.D, Andreou, Alexandros, M.D, Antoniou, George A., M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D., FEBVS, Koch, Oliver O., M.D., Ph.D, Köhler, Gernot, M.D., Ph.D, Luketina, Ruzica-R., M.D, Bertsias, Antonios, M.D., Ph.D, Pointner, Rudolph, M.D., Ph.D, Granderath, Frank-Alexander, M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Background Measures have been taken to improve methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This review systematically assessed the…”
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Pepsin and oropharyngeal pH monitoring to diagnose patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux by Weitzendorfer, Michael, Antoniou, Stavros A., Schredl, Philipp, Witzel, Kai, Weitzendorfer, Isabella C., Majerus, Alexandra, Emmanuel, Klaus, Koch, Oliver O.

“…Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of salivary pepsin with oropharyngeal pH monitoring using the Restech measurement…”
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Clinical feasibility of a new full-thickness endoscopic plication device (GERDx™) for patients with GERD: results of a prospective trial by Weitzendorfer, Michael, Spaun, Georg O., Antoniou, Stavros A., Witzel, Kai, Emmanuel, Klaus, Koch, Oliver O.

“…Background Previous studies suggest clinical effectiveness of endoscopic full-thickness plication in selected patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease…”
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery of the colon and rectum by Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A., Koch, Oliver O., Pointner, Rudolf, Granderath, Frank A.

“…Introduction Laparoscopic techniques have induced a tremendous revolution in the field of general surgery. Recent multicenter trials have demonstrated similar…”
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Reply to: “Comparison of results from a randomized trial 1 year after laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications” by Koch, Oliver O.

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Comparison of 231 patients receiving either “pull-through” or “push” percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy by Köhler, Gernot, Kalcher, Veronika, Koch, Oliver O., Luketina, Ruzica-R., Emmanuel, Klaus, Spaun, Georg

“…Background A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) can be performed as a direct stomach puncture, known as Seldinger technique (“push”) or a thread pulling…”
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Comparison of results from a randomized trial 1 year after laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplications by Koch, Oliver O., Kaindlstorfer, Adolf, Antoniou, Stavros A., Luketina, Ruzica Rosalia, Emmanuel, Klaus, Pointner, Rudolph

“…Background The fundoplication of choice for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) still is debated. Multichannel intraluminal…”
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Lower recurrence rates after mesh-reinforced versus simple hiatal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized trials by Antoniou, Stavros A, Antoniou, George A, Koch, Oliver O, Pointner, Rudolph, Granderath, Frank A

“…Mesh hiatoplasty has been postulated to reduce recurrence rates, it is however prone to esophageal stricture, and early-term and mid-term dysphagia. The…”
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A comprehensive review of telementoring applications in laparoscopic general surgery by Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A., Franzen, Jan, Bollmann, Stefan, Koch, Oliver O., Pointner, Rudolf, Granderath, Frank A.

“…Background Incorporation of advanced laparoscopic procedures in the practice of institutions without respective experience is a significant impediment in the…”
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Blunt versus bladed trocars in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials by Antoniou, Stavros A., Antoniou, George A., Koch, Oliver O., Pointner, Rudolph, Granderath, Frank A.

“…Background Trocar-associated visceral injuries are rare but potentially fatal complications of laparoscopic access. More commonly, abdominal wall bleeding…”
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Interim Report of a Prospective Trial on the Clinical Efficiency of a New Full-thickness Endoscopic Plication Device for Patients With GERD: Impact of Changed Suture Material by Weitzendorfer, Michael, Spaun, Georg O, Antoniou, Stavros A, Tschoner, Andreas, Schredl, Philipp, Emmanuel, Klaus, Koch, Oliver O

“…BACKGROUND:The aim of the present trial is to investigate the clinical efficiency of the GERDx device for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…”
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142 Pepsin Determination in Saliva and Oropharyngeal pH - Monitoring for the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients With Primary Extra-Esophageal Symptoms by Weitzendorfer, Michael, Tschoner, Andreas, Schwaiger, Christoph, Wundsam, Helwig, Spaun, Georg O, Emmanuel, Klaus, Koch, Oliver O

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Role of Pepsin and Oropharyngeal pH-Monitoring to Assess the Postoperative Outcome of Patients with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Results of a Pilot Trial by Weitzendorfer, Michael, Pfandner, Richard, Antoniou, Stavros A, Langsteger, Werner, Witzel, Kai, Emmanuel, Klaus, Koch, Oliver O

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of salivary pepsin and oropharyngeal pH-monitoring to assess the surgical outcome of patients with…”
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