Retrospective Analysis of Resected Primary Colorectal Cancer Revealed No Correlation Between Node Harvest and Node Involvement
Introduction: The study aims to analyze the correlation between lymph node harvest (LNH) and node involvement (LNI) in resected primary colorectal cancer specimens. Patients & methods: Retrospective analysis. The study period is Jan 2002 – Dec 2006 (5y). The data were obtained from medical records. The patient inclusion criteria were resection of primary CRC including… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
The Role of Mini-invasive Surgery in Management of Acute Cholangitis and Other Complications of Gallstone Disease
Aims and objectives: The role of mini-invasive surgery in management of acute cholangitis and other complications of gallstone diseaseBackground: To demonstrate the capability of laparoscopic and small-incision in management of acute cholangitis and other complications of cholelithiasis.Material and methods: Records of 2973 patients who underwent cholecystectomy at Department of General Surgery, Rostov State Medical University… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Role of Initial Clinical Assessment in the Diagnosis of Acute Diverticulitis
Introduction: This paper aims to determine the diagnostic accuracy of initial clinical assessment in the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis (AD). Patients and methods: Retrospective analysis. Patients admitted to the surgical unit via A&E between Apr 2002 and March 2006 inc. (4y) were identified using the International Code of Diseases (ICD-10 version 2007) coding system. Exclusions… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Outcomes of a Hybrid Technique for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (vats) Pulmonary Resection in a Community-based Practice
Background Despite more than 15 years passing since the first description of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for pulmonary resection, the technique has yet to gain widespread acceptance, especially in community hospitals. The majority of surgeons who routinely perform VATS resections work in academic or government institutions. The perceived complexity of the technique, inadequate instrumentation and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
The Combined Laparoscopic Approach to Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia
Background: The laparoscopic preperitoneal repair of inguinal hernias is an accepted and widely used approach, and several reports have demonstrated its advantages over an open repair. Incarcerated hernia is still considered an indication for an open repair, for several reasons, including the technical complexity, availability of trained laparoscopic surgeon for an emergent procedure, and the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Comparison of Two Different Energy-based Vascular Sealing Systems for the Hemostasis of Various Types of Arteries in a Porcine Model – Evaluation of Ligasure Forcetriad –
Background: Bipolar electrosurgical and ultrasonic devices are routinely used for hemostasis in open and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Currently available ultrasonic and bipolar electrosurgical instruments with tissue sensing technology can seal blood vessels with efficacy equal to that obtained with surgical clips or ligatures. Recently, a new generator (ForceTriadTM) has been developed . This new electrosurgical… Continue Reading
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- Posters
A New Technique for Fascia Closure
Introduction: Because of the risk of herniation, all port sites are recommended to be closed after laparoscopic surgery. However, port-site closure is difficult especially in obese case. Full-thickness closure of trocar wound is a time-consuming and frustrating task. A lot of devices for this closure have been introduced. However, they are not cost-effective. We report… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Intussusception Complicating Post Gastric Bypass Pregnancy
OBJECTIVE: Only 10 cases of intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery and 11 cases of intussusception complicating pregnancy have been reported in the literature with one previous case common to both groups. We present an unusual case of intussusception complicating pregnancy following open RYGB. METHODS: 34-year-old female had a normal vaginal delivery at full… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Minimally-invasive Adrenalectomy: A Comparison of Surgical Approaches and Patient Outcomes
Background: Laparoscopic transabdominal adrenalectomy (LTA) is the most common procedure for the surgical treatment of adrenal tumors. Although the retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (RPA) is becoming more common, few studies have examined the safety and outcomes of both procedures.Objective: To compare the safety and surgical outcomes between LTA and RPA.Methods: Retrospective review of 142 patients undergoing laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
A Novel Active Overtube for Endoscopic Treatment of Colorectal Tumors
A NOVEL ACTIVE OVERTUBE FOR ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF COLORECTAL TUMORSKazuhiko Shinohara MD, Gennai Yanagisawa MScSchool of Bionics, Tokyo University of Technology, Tokyo, JapanObjective: Endoscopic resection for early colorectal tumors is minimally invasive treatment, however it requires long operation times and skillfulness to complete the en-bloc resection in safety. This weak point is caused by the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Laparoscopic Management of Type Vi Choledochal Cysts
Introduction: Choledochal cysts are rare cystic dilatations of the biliary tree. Though their etiology is uncertain, these cysts are usually referred for surgical resection because of their association with developing malignancy. Traditionally, choledochal cysts have been classified under five main types. Not included in this classification are cysts of the cystic duct (“Type VI”), a… Continue Reading
Human Gallbladder Measurements and Implications for Natural Orifice Surgery
Background: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) introduces a paradigm shift in minimally invasive surgery that may benefit patients with decreased post-operative pain, faster recovery, better cosmesis, and less surgical morbidity by reducing abdominal incisions. While several NOTES and hybrid-NOTES cholecystectomies have been performed throughout the world, much research is needed to refine the technique,… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Enhanced Local Peritoneal Leukocyte P38 Activation and Tnf Secretion with Air Versus Co2 Insufflation
Background: Laparoscopic surgery has been shown to decrease systemic stress compared to open abdominal surgery. One of the mechanisms to explain this finding is the effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) as an insufflation gas. Previous studies have shown that peritoneal exposure to CO2 results in a suppressed inflammatory response compared to air exposure. With the… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Basic Science
Reversal Rather Than Revision of Failed Bariatric Operation
Reversal Rather Than Revision of Failed Bariatric OperationsOperative revision and reversal represent treatment alternatives for patients who fail primary bariatric operations. This review focuses on a small group of patients who had reversal rather than revision of their primary operation.METHODS: This study reviews 2532 primary and 238 revisional operations that were performed by one surgeon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
The Cost of Achalasia: Quantifying the Effect of Symptomatic Disease on Patient Cost Burden, Treatment Time and Decreased Work Productivity
OBJECTIVES – Achalasia is an uncommon disease of esophageal motility, characterized physiologically by failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax upon swallowing, and the absence of effective peristalsis in the body of the esophagus. Although the incidence of achalasia is low, the burden of suffering is high because it is a chronic incurable disease… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery