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Prevascular and retropsoas hernias are uncommon, but have a higher incidence than previously believed. Prevascular hernias tend to be associated with older age and other defects. The diagnosis and management of these hernias are readily achieved using the laparoscopic TEP approach.

Sleeve gastrectomy specimens exhibit nearly 6-fold variability in both volume and compliance. A large GC is anticipated in male and tall subjects. These observations do not appear to be correlated to %EBWL.

Virtual reality robotic simulators such as the dv-Trainer® can be used by general surgeons to become better robotic surgeons. Our data suggests that it can be used by a surgeon to predict how much time and effort one would need to spend on the simulator in order to become proficient with the robot, especially in critical metrics such as camera manipulation and energy application. Surgeons who require more attempts to successfully complete tasks may want to consider additional training methods, such as proctoring or hands-on laboratories, to improve robot surgery proficiency.

PEH in morbidly obese patients remain a complex surgical problem. Our case series shows that combination with SG may decrease recurrence rates but more importantly leads to lower rates of reoperation for symptomatic recurrence. Patients also garner the added medical benefits of weight loss.

Minimal changes have been made in regard to management of pancreatic pseudocysts, and drainage remains the treatment of choice for large (more than 6 cm), symptomatic, and persistent pseudocysts. Laparoscopic techniques have been increasingly employed with success and continue to be favored when possible. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y cystjejunostomy is an appropriate and effective drainage procedure, especially when cystgastrostomy cannot be performed. We review the literature and describe the technique in this review.

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