Accuracy and Role of Surgeon-performed Intraoperative Ultrasound in Minimally Invasive Open Parathyroidectomy
Objective: Assessment of the accuracy and the role of surgeon-performed ultrasound in comparison to expert radiology-performed ultrasound, sestamibi scanning and histologic findings.Patients and Methods: From January 2006 to December 2007 we prospectively evaluated forty two consecutive patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. One surgeon who was unaware of the preoperative imaging studies did all ultrasound… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Benefits of Laparoscopic Repair of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Prospective Study
AIM: To assess whether laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer disease offers patients an improved outcome.METHODS: Patients undergoing repair of perforated ulcer over a 12 month period were included in the study. Parameters studied were total operative time, urinary catheter and abdominal drain utilization, post-operative analgesia requirement, time to normal diet and time to mobilization.RESULTS:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Blind flank trocar placement to achieve pneumoperitoneum
Aim: To evaluate the safety of blind Lateral Port Entry (LPE) to achieve a pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery.Background: Surgeons are understandably concerned about obtaining pneuomoperitoneum due to the risks of bowel and vascular injury, particularly in patients who have had previous midline surgery with possible adhesions. Furthermore laparoscopic mesh repair of incisional hernais within midline… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Building Cross-Cultural Collaboration through Minimally-Invasive Surgery: The South Asia Regional Surgical Consortium at OHSU
Objective of the Study: Establish a cross-cultural, collaborative surgical educational exchange program with locoregional partners in South Asia in order to advance minimally-invasive surgery in rural areas with an established supporting infrastructure. Four areas will be addressed: advanced GI laparoscopy, educational exchange, collaborative research, and community outreach. Methods: Using Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Celiac Axis Compression Syndrome: The Optimal Approach is Laparoscopic
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study is to evaluate outcomes with laparoscopic management of celiac axis compression syndrome (CACS). Celiac axis compression syndrome (CACS) is a rare entity associated with epigastric abdominal pain and extrinsic compression of the celiac artery. Although the precise etiology is not certain, many patients benefit from open surgical decompression. Laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Construct Validity of Assessing Technical Skills of Trainees After Repetition in Simulated Laparoscopic Surgery
AimsAssessing and appraising laparoscopic technical skills is a topical issue. To date there has been little attempt to comprehensively assess both human or computer based assessment tools after repetition of a task/procedure. In this study we aim to compare these different assessment tools in repeated simulated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. MethodsThree groups of trainees were prospectively recruited:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Development of minimally invasive surgery in infants less than 5kg: The first decade\’s experience
Introduction: Pediatric minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has undergone significant development over the last 10 years but the role in complex neonatal and infant surgery is still being evaluated.. Technical advances and new procedures have allowed the evolution of MIS in even the smallest neonates. This report documents our experience in MIS in infants under 5kg.Methods:… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection with the Application of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Technique
INTRODUCTION Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a newly developed endoscopic treatment used to obtain a large mucosal specimen in one fragment . It has contributed to the advantages of the treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer. On the other hand, many disadvantages such as difficulty in learning the techniques, the long time required to perform the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Endoscopic thyoridectomy by the axillary approach
Aim: Minimally invasive surgery is widely employed for the treatment of thyroid diseases. We have performed pure endoscopic thyroidectomy by the axillary approach from 1999. In this study, we evaluate the efficacy of this surgical procedure.Patients and Methods: The indications for this procedure included the presence of a follicular nodule or adenomatous goiter with a… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Endoscopic versus open rectus abdominis muscle harvesting. An experimental study in a swine model
Keywords: Endoscopic, open technique, rectus abdominis, swine, experimental Aim: The rectus abdominis muscle is one of the most frequent used free flaps in reconstructive surgery. Endoscopic harvesting of free flaps is increasingly used in reconstructive surgery due to minimal donor site morbidity. The present study aims in establishing a comparison between the experimental model of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Establishing Anthropometrics: Abdominal Wall Thickness in Laparoscopic Patients
BACKGROUND: Understanding abdominal wall thickness (AWT) is a key to optimal trocar design and enhancing surgical workspace layout, with a view to developing low profile laparoscopic ports, reducing clutter, and improving operative workflow. In order to establish a knowledge base upon which design can build, we measured AWT at the point of trocar insertion. METHODS:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Evaluation of the R Port for Single Laparoscopic Port Procedures (SLaPP): A study of 20 cases
Introduction: Since the advent of Laparoscopic Surgery in the 1980’s, laparoscopic Cholecystectomy has rapidly become the gold standard for the treatment of symptomatic Cholelithiasis. In the last decade, surgeons have pushed the frontiers of technology to apply the laparoscopic technique to various abdominal surgeries. Standard laparoscopic techniques for cholecystectomy have consisted of the French and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy After 50 Cases As Compared to Open Partial Nephrectomy
HAND-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY AFTER 50 CASES AS COMPARED TO OPEN PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMYBill DeVoe BS, Kent Kercher MD, William Hope MD, Amy Lincourt PhD, Chris Teigland MD, Departments of Surgery and Urology, Carolinas Medical CenterIntroduction: The surgical standard of care for favorably located, small renal tumors is partial nephrectomy. As the incidence of renal cell… Continue Reading
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparascopic Appendectomy for Children with Acute Appendicitis Is Equally Safe and Effective Despite Hospital Type
Introduction: Currently only one-third of children with acute appendicitis undergo laparoscopic appendectomy. The reasons for this are unclear, but may include the perception that laparoscopic surgery may not be as safe or effective at all hospital types. Therefore, we retrospectively reviewed all children treated by one pediatric surgeon at two full-service institutions to determine if… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Appendectomy By Surgical Residents: Evaluating Outcomes and Learning Curve
BackgroundLaparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is associated with shorter hospitalisation and recovery, better pain control and less complications. However, there is a longer operating time and increased rate of intra-abdominal abscess. Studies have shown that laparoscopic appendectomy may be safely incorporated as part of the surgical training program for trainees in a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other