Diagnosis of Malignant vs. Benign Disease as an Accurate Predictor of Outcome After Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine if a diagnosis of malignant vs. benign disease is an accurate predictor of patient outcome after laparoscopic splenectomy (LS). Methods: A comprehensive retrospective chart review of all patients undergoing LS from April 1994 through August 2007 was conducted. Statistical methods used included Fisher’s Exact Test, Student’s… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Impact of Right Nephrectomy on Outcomes of Renal Function and Complications in Retroperitoneoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy: A Single-center Experience
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Since 2001, we have been trying to establish the technique of retroperitoneoscopic live donor nephrectomy (RPLDN). In general, the left kidney from a living donor is preferred for renal transplantation because of its longer renal vein. However, not all potential donors have a right kidney which is anatomically and functionally conducive to… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy for Colon Diseases: Clinical Studies on Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomosis in 423 Consecutive Cases
INTRODUCTION:Totally laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted (LA) right hemicolectomies (RHC) have been reported as acceptable procedures for both benign and malignant colon diseases. Laparoscopic RHC either with a totally intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis has been performed for the treatment of ascending colon diseases including cancer, polyps, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, AVM. However, research has not been conducted… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy versus Adjustable Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity: Perioperative and Short-term Outcomes
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is emerging as a primary procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. We compare the outcomes of patients undergoing LSG vs laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Specifically we examine the perioperative and postoperative variables and short term weight loss. Methods: This study is a retrospective review of a prospective database of… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Ultrasound with Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatic Tumors in Cirrhotic Patients
National Liver Institute, Monouphyia University, Shibin El kom, Egypt. Abstract Background: The optimal treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is surgical resection. However, only a small percentage of patients are operative candidates due to associated liver cirrhosis. Recent advances in laparoscopic ultrasound and Laparoscopy have greatly improved the accuracy in detecting intrahepatic tumors nodules, many of… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- HPB
Manometric profile after Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and Endoluminal Fundoplication: A comparative study.
Introduction:Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (LNF) is considered the gold standard of surgical treatment of GERD. An emerging endoscopic technology, the EsophyX (EsophyX™, EndoGastric Solutions Inc.) Endo Luminal Fundoplication (ELF), aims at reproducing the effect of the fundoplication by creating an intragastric valve with fasteners applied at the Gastro-Esophageal Junction (GEJ). Both techniques increase resting pressure and… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
MIS Grasping Tools Cause Inflammation and Fibrin Deposition in Liver and Small Bowel
Introduction: Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) leads to a reduced sense of touch and diminished haptics (force feedback) in comparison to open surgery. This increases the potential for excessive force application during tissue manipulation. There are little data regarding tissue damage resulting from forces routinely applied in MIS. The purpose of this study is to systematically… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Basic Science
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy: Are Bleeding Complications Increased?
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is a commonly performed procedure amongst hospitalized patients. Patients requiring PEG are frequently treated with antiplatelet agents for chronic conditions. Guidelines of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published in 2006 recommend that practitioners consider discontinuing antiplatelet agents for 7-10 days prior to PEG placement. Discontinuing antiplatelet agents for one week… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Outcomes and Quality
Subsurface Tissue Magnetisation for Mucosal Dissection
Objective: To provide a means of magnetically manipulating mucosal tissue to overcome some of the problems inherent in existing grasping instruments; to overcome the problems of our previously-reported glued medium approach and to simultaneously provide means of inducing hyperthermia in the target tissue.Method: Media consisting of stainless steel SS410 microparticles (average size 20 microns) suspended… Continue Reading