Dr. Brij B. Agarwal
MBBS, MS (Gold Medalist), Dip. Yoga (Gold Medalist), FIMSA
Consultant Laparoscopic & Gen. Surgeon
Editorials written for International Journals :-
Journey of Carbon literate and climate conscious endosurgeon having Head, Heart, Hands & Holistic sense of responsibility. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
Inguinal hernia repair – Challenges beyond zero recurrence. - Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology View it Here & at PubMed
Laparoscopic Surgeon and Basics of Technology- Is There a Need to Revisit the Classrooms? JIMSA: Jul-Sept 2007 View It Here
Papers Published (Accepted) in International journals -
Women in Surgery- Archives of Surgery View it Here & at PubMed
Results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy without energized dissection: A prospective study. - International Journal of Surgery View it Here & at PubMed
Patient Safety in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Archives of Surgery View it Here & at PubMed
Traditional Polypropylene And Lightweight Meshes In Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Herniorrhaphy - International Journal of Surgery View it Here & at PubMed
Letter 3: Randomized clinical trial of antibiotic therapy versus appendicectomy as primary treatment of acute appendicitis in unselected patients. - BJS (British Journal of Surgery) View it here & at PubMed
Use of ultrasonic shears in thyroidectomy – a note of caution - ANZ Journal of Surgery View it here & at PubMed
Large gall bladder stone causing mid small bowel obstruction with cholecystoduodenal fistula. - J Assoc Physicians India View it here & at PubMed
Endoscopic varicocelectomy by extraperitoneal route : A novel technique - International Journal of Surgery View it here & at PubMed
Nomenclature of Abbreviated Acronyms (Naa…) – caveamus surgeones - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Outcomes with thyroidectomy: what are they?- Patient reported voice quality, not merely nerve preservation - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Laparoscopic biliary tract injury prevention: zero tolerance, error free performance. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Geek speak on ‘peek port’ – Hybridizing a hybrid technique not Geeks peak - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Umbilicus, Navel, Belly button – Vitruvian guide for esthetic cosmetics – a Da Vinci code for beautiful informed consent - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
A self-tailored hernia mesh using lightweight material: a note of caution – res ipsa loquitur - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Recurrent laryngeal nerve, phonation and voice preservation - energy devices in thyroid surgery - A note of caution - Langenbecks Archives of Surgery View it here & at PubMed.gov
Informed consent-'da Vinci code' for our safety in empowered patient's safety. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Tattoo: a navigational tool, a lighthouse for biomolecular level precision in surgical endoscopy. Newton's apple or Eve's? - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Prospective double blind randomized controlled study comparing heavy weight and lightweight polypropylene mesh in totally extra-peritoneal repair of inguinal hernia – early results. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: Innovative Anatomical Closure, mesh insertion without 10 mm trans-myofascial port and atraumatic mesh fixation – a preliminary experience of a new technique. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Are energy sources required in laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Or should they be standby? – Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
The risk of communicating TEP-related infertility risk is an opportunity and not a "Cinderella concern" any more. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Anatomical footprint for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy without using any energy source: A modified technique – Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Transaxillary endoscopic excision of benign breast lumps – A new technique. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed.gov
Man-Machine interface, a paradox of technology. Is the Black Box (BB)
concept an angel or a demon? - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed
Surgical Pilgrimage - Need to avoid navigation through drains, Medicine or 'Medisin': My notes on NOTES. - Surgical Endoscopy View it here & at PubMed
Laparoscopic ventral hernia meshplasty with ‘Double breasted’ fascial closure of hernial defect – A new technique. - Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques View it here & at PubMed
Spontaneous rupture of iatrogenic (post inguinal herniorrhaphy) venovenous malformation managed endoscopically. - Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques View it here & at PubMed
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without using any energy source - Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques View It Here & at PubMed.gov
New Inventions & Innovations in Endoscopic Surgery. JIMSA: Jul-Sept 2007 View It Here
Fast Track Surgery: Current Concepts. JIMSA: Jul-Sept 2007 View It Here
Ethics for surgeons: the role of trainees, surgical innovations and the informed consent. JIMSA: Jul-Sept 2007 View It Here
Papers Presented -
I. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without using any energy source.
II. Endoscopic management of subcutaneous veno-venous malformation in ileo- inguinal region following open inguinal hernia repair.
III. Endoscopic Excision Of Benign Breast Lumps (BBL).
IV. Laparoscopic closure of ventral hernia defect (VHD) by Mayo’s Repair (MR) principle
V. Varicocoelectomy by Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Route(VEER)
VI. Laparoscopic umbrella system for mesh placement in ventral hernia
VII. Minimally traumatic suturing device for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR)
VIII. Twin input insufflator
IX. Polypropylene mesh (PPM) or Light weight mesh (LWM) in inguinal hernia surgery (TEP)- results of a prospective randomized controlled study
X. Effect of Yoga exercises on outcome of Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy: results of a prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
XI. Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) bilateral varicocelectomy (BLV) – a comparative study of collateral venous channels in left and right varicocele and their accessibility by TEP route
XII. Laparoscopic Surgery Videos (LSV) as a 'visual aid' improve Medical Student’s Learning of Anatomy (MSLA): a Randomized Controlled Study.
XIII. 'Minimally traumatic suture transfixation can decrease Suture Site Pain (SSP) and inflammation (SSI) in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair (LVHR) – a Randomized Controlled Study.
XIV. Outcomes in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (LS) done with or without using Energy Sources (ES): Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
XV. 'Cultural Presentation- India
XVI. Endoscopic Breast Surgery - Scar Less Excision of Breast Lumps
XVII. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without Using Any Energy Source - Ensuring Better Results