Laparoscopic Treatment of Chronic Small Bowel Intussusception Due to Meckel\’s Diverticulum in an Adult Male
OBJECTIVE: The role of laparoscopy in small bowel obstruction remains controversial and it has been rarely reported in the treatment of acute obstruction secondary to Meckel’s diverticulum. Chronic intussusception can have variable symptoms and diagnosis is challenging. We present a case of chronic small bowel intussusception in an adult man secondary to Meckel’s diverticulum that… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Options and Technical Solutions in Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) may offer advantages over traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. However, surgeons must be able to offer this procedure with equal safety and results. Thus, various technical options should be in the repertoire of any surgeon planning on performing SILC. The objective of this study was to describe various technical nuances and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Endoscopic Versus Open Harvesting Techniques in Pig Flap Models
Introduction: In an era of minimal invasive surgery, endoscopic flap harvesting has not been widely accepted as the gold standard for harvesting muscles flaps, despite numerous benefits over the open technique. This is due to a lack of experience for most consultants with this new method. Aim of this study was to determine if the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Augmented Reality for Laparoscopic Surgery Using a Novel Imaging Method- Initial Results From a Porcine Model
Background: Intraoperative appreciation of visible anatomy along with awareness of underlying structures and vasculature is invaluable to the operating surgeon. The advent of minimally invasive techniques, with reduced tactile feedback and limited visual displays has only heightened the need for improved visualization of target anatomy and adjacent but visually imperceptible structures. Current laparoscopic images are… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Excision of a Urachal Remnant
The urachus connects the bladder to the allantois during gestation, and normally involutes shortly after birth. Abnormalities of the urachus, which include cysts, remnants and diverticula, can result in persistent umbilical drainage and infection. Excision of an incompletely involuted urachus is recommended to prevent infection, and is typically accomplished through a transverse infraumbilical or vertical… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Direct Access to the Abdominal Cavity and Avoidance of Facial Closure with Bladeless Optical Trocar System
Background: Direct access under visualization to the abdominal cavity is becoming more popular and new systems are being introduced. The authors summarize their experience on the safety of the ethicon endopath bladeless trocar system. Materials and Methods: 528 procedures (481 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, 28 Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, 19 Laparoscopic Nissens Fundoplication) were performed with the Endopath… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Not Following the Trend: Slow Growth of Complex Laparoscopic Procedures in the United States
Laparoscopic (LAP) surgery has experienced significant growth since the early 1990s and is now considered the standard of care for many procedures like cholecystectomy. Increased expertise, training and technological advancements have allowed the development of more complex LAP procedures including removal of solid organs. Unlike LAP cholecystectomy, it is unclear whether complex LAP procedures are… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Surgery in a Rural Community in Guatemala
Introduction: Advantages of laparoscopic surgery have been well demonstrated, though primarily through experiences in industrialized nations. However, there are few reports of laparoscopy performed in developing countries. Economic, logistic and technical factors have been cited as obstacles to performing laparoscopic surgery in underdeveloped nations. Methods: A surgical team consisting of general surgeons, gynecologic surgeons, anesthesiologists,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Blunt Thyroid Working Space Creation: A Tool to Facilitate Transaxillary Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic thyroidectomy has been proved to be a safe and effective alternative treatment of a benign small thyroid lesion. To perform this operation, the working space needs to be created. Initially, the space surrounding the incisions is directly made and endoscopic part is followed. The appropriate working space is then endoscopically harvested with the… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Cholangioscopic Laser Lithotripsy for Complete Encrustation of the Extra-hepatic Biliary Tree By 15-year Retained Biliary Stent
The authors report on a case of stone-stent complex encrusting the entire extra-hepatic biliary tree after biliary stent placed in 1993 for gallstone-associated pancreatitis. The patient presented with cholangitis 14 years after initial treatment, and underwent multiple serial ERCP procedures for biliary decompression and papillotomy, but failed removal of the stent-stone complex. Figure 1 shows… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Resection for Duodenal Carcinoid
Laparoscopic resection for duodenal carcinoid Carcinoids are heterogeneous group of neuroendocrinal tumours. Relatively benign characteristics, slow progression, low metastatic potential and absence of endocrinal activity are typical for localization in duodenum. Type and extent of surgery depends on size and staging of tumour. 27 years old female patient with well differenced carcinoid in the second… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Assisted Excision of Retroperitonial Filarial Lymphangectasia Presented with Bilateral Groin Swelling
This is a rare presentation of Filariasis affecting Retroperitonial region presented with Bilateral Groin Swelling treated by Laparoscopic and bilateral groin excision. Wuchereria bancrofti: the major parasite causing lymphatic filariasis. Hydrocele is the most common manifestation of chronic W. bancrofti infection in males, in endemic areas.CASE REPORT: A 21-year old Nepali male admitted to our… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Image Overlay Navigation By Fluctuation Adjusting Accelerometer in Laparoscopic Surgery and NOTES
Purpose:Manipulating instruments inside the human body during laparoscopic surgery and NOTES translumenal surgery can be very difficult for even well experienced surgeons due to the loss of 3D depth perception. Classical navigation techniques are often incapable of providing support in such situations, as the augmentation of the scene with the necessary artificial markers is usually… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Operative Risk Factors Influencing Early Mortality in Laparoscopic Repair for Perforated Peptic Ulcers
Operative Risk Factors Influencing Early Mortality In Laparoscopic Repair For Perforated Peptic UlcersWong DCT, Wong SKH, Siu WT, Li MKWAim: To review a single institution's experience on routine use of laparoscopic repair for perforated peptic ulcers and to determine risk factors that may be associated with increase mortality.Methods: From February 1997 to December 2007, all… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Needle Ingestion : Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Tailored Approach
IntroductionNeedle ingestion is extremly rare among the ingested foreign bodies.The longer, slender, sharp-ended foreign bodies such as needles, the chances of perforation are considerably greater. In most, foreign body ingestion cases are excreted per vias naturals, but in some cases, especially needles, the object does not pass naturally, and lead to perforation of the bowel.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other