LAPAROSCOPIC APPROACH IN THE OVARIAN VEIN SYNDROME

Laparoscopic approach in the ovarian vein syndrome

INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this article is to describe ureterolysis and ovarian vein resection laparoscopic technique.SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: With the patient in a 45o flank position, 3 trocars are used, 1 of 12 mm in the umbilicus for the optic passage, and 2 of 5 and 10 mm inserted in 129 right hypochondrium and iliac fossa, respectively, fo

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Cellular Targets of HIV-1 Protease: Just the Tip of the Iceberg?

Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) viral protease (PR) is one of the most studied viral enzymes and a crucial antiviral target.Despite its well-characterized role in virion maturation, an increasing body of research is starting to focus on its ability to cleave host cell proteins.Such findings are apparently in contrast with the dogma of HIV-1

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