A-Defensins and Hscrp for Comparing the Inflammatory Reaction in 4-Port Laparoscopic vs Less Cholecystectomy
Konstantinos Tsimogiannis, MSc, Konstantinos Tellis, Maria Mpakola, Alexandros Tselepis, PhD, Evangelos Tsimoyiannis, PhD FACS, Michalis Pitiakoudis. 'G.HATZIKOSTA" GENERAL HOSPITAL OF IOANNINA,GREECE, UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA, GREECE Introduction: Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site (LESS) Surgery is an evolution of laparoscopic surgery aiming at decreasing patients' parietal trauma associated with abdominal operations. LESS has been found so far to be efficient… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- HPB
A Matched Case-Controlled Study of Single Incision and Conventional Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Patients in a Single U.S. Center with 1 Year Follow-Up
S. VITHIANANTHAN, MD, D GERO, MD, J Zhang, BS, J T Machan, M Vera, md. Department of Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, The Miriam Hospital Providence RI and Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital du Chablais, Monthey, Switzerland INTRODUCTIONSingle incision laparoscopic gastric banding (SIL-GB) has been reported to be safe and feasible. This matched… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
A Pure Natural Orifice Transrectal Approach for Oncologic Resection of the Recto-Sigmoid: an Experimental Randomized Comparison to Conventional Laparoscopy
Erwin Rieder, MD, Georg O Spaun, MD, Yashodhan S Khajanchee, MD, Danny V Martinec, BS, Brittany N Arnold, BS, Lee L Swanstrom, MD, Mark H Whiteford, MD. MIS Program, Legacy Health, Portland, OR Objective: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) has long been criticized for breaching an otherwise intact organ. A transrectal approach though, makes… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Endolumenal / NOTES
Augmented Reality Navigation System for Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children Based On Preoperative CT Image Using Optical Tracking Device
Satoshi Ieiri, MD PhD, Munenori Uemura, Kouzou Konishi, MD PhD, Takanori Nakatsuji, MD PhD, Mayumi Higashi, MD PhD, Junko Akiyoshi, MD PhD, Ryota Souzaki, MD PhD, Yoshiaki Kinoshita, MD PhD, Morimasa Tomikawa, MD PhD FACS, Kazuo Tanoue, MD PhD FACS. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyushu University Purpose: In minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, because the surgeon… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Broad Clinical Utilization of NOTES. Is It Safe ?
Santiago Horgan, MD, Ozanan R Meireles, MD, Garth Jacobsen, MD, Bryan Sandler, MD, Kari Thompson, MD, Toshio Katagiri, MD, Sonia Ramamoorthy, MD, Michael Sedrak, MD, Thomas Savides, MD, Alberto Ferreres, MD, Saniea Majid, MD, Sheetal Nijhawan, MD, . University of California San Diego, San Diego - CA Background: NOTES has been the focus of several… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Endolumenal / NOTES
Comparison Between RYGB, DS, and VSG Effect On Glucose Homeostasis: Interim Report of Prospective Study
Mitchell S Roslin, MD FACS, Yuriy Dudiy, MD, Joanne Weiskopf, PA, Paresh Shah, MD FACS, Paresh Shah, MD FACS. Lenox Hill Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital Center Introduction: The effect of Roux en Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on insulin resistance and resolution of diabetes has been documented. Our group has reported a high incidence of reactive… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Comparison of Clavien Class IV and V Complications for Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomy Using NSQIP Data and Risk Adjustment
Shawn Webb, MD, Ilan Rubinfeld, MD, Velanovich Vic, MD, M H, MD, Reickert Craig, MD. Henry Ford Health Systems Introduction: Is laparoscopic colectomy independently protective from ICU level complications when compared to open colectomy? Laparoscopic colectomy has been associated with fewer postoperative complications compared to open colectomy. However, it is unclear whether this is true… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Comparison of Laparoscopic Skills Performance Using Laparoscopic Single-Site Access (SSA) Devices vs. an Independent-Port SSA Approach
Matthew R Schill, BSE, J Esteban Varela, MD, Margaret M Frisella, RN, L. Michael Brunt, MD. Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Introduction: Interest in single site access (SSA) laparoscopy as an alternative to standard multi-port laparoscopy has led to the development of SSA–specific access devices. We analyzed… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Comparison of Postoperative Functions Between Laparoscopic ISR and Open ISR in Very Low Rectal Cancer
MASAAKI ITO, MD PhD, NORIO SAITO, MD PhD, YUSUKE NISHIZAWA, MD PhD, MASANORI SUGITO, MD PhD, AKIHIRO KOBAYASHI, MD PhD. National Cancer Center Hospital East Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the short-term results and postoperative functional outcomes between laparoscopic intersphincteric resection (Lap ISR) and open intersphincteric resection (Open ISR) for very… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Comparison Studies On Emergent Laparoscopic Lavage and Drainage vs Hartmann’s Procedure in 83 Consecutive Complicated Diverticulitis with Generalized Purulent Peritonitis: Damage Control Strategy in the Management of Severe Diverticulitis
Song Liang, Morris E Franklin. The Texas Endosurgery Institute Abstract BACKGOUND AND OBJECTIVES: Both emergent laparoscopic Hartmann's (LHP) and laparoscopic lavage and drainage (LL&D) have been postulated as two alternative approaches to manage acute perforated diverticulitis with generalized purulent peritonitis. Differing from LHP, LL&D is considered as an abbreviated operation for the purpose of damage… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Comprehensive Evaluation of an Endoscopic Fundoplication Using the Esophyx Device
Rebecca P Petersen, MD MSc, Laura Filippa, MD, Eelco B Wassenaar, MD PhD, Ana V Martin, MD, Roger Tatum, MD, Brant K Oelschlager, MD. University of Washington Medical Center Introduction: There are limited studies that evaluate the efficacy of an endoscopic fundoplication (EF) for GERD with EsophyXTM device, especially with the most recent procedural iteration… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Cost Efficiency of Laparoscopic Versus Open Colon Surgery in a Tertiary Care Centre
Nawar A Alkhamesi, MD PhD FRCSGenSurg FRCS FRCSEd, Christopher M Schlachta, BSc MD CM FRCSC FACS. CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics), London Health Science Centre, London, Ontario, Canada ObjectiveA real world cost analysis of elective laparoscopic versus open colon resection in a tertiary Canadian teaching health centre was performed to evaluate the financial… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Decreasing Morbidity and Mortality in One Hundred Consecutive Esophagectomies
Kfir Ben-David, MD, George A Sarosi, MD, Juan C Cendan, Drew Howard, MD, Georgios Rossidis, MD, Steven N Hochwald. University of Florida College of Medicine Introduction: Esophagectomy is a complex invasive procedure requiring exploration of multiple body cavities for organ removal and subsequent restoration of gastrointestinal continuity. In many institutions, esophagectomy morbidity and mortality rates… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Defining a Proficiency-Based Virtual Reality Curriculum for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Vanessa N Palter, MD, Maurtis Graafland, MD, Marlies P Schijven, MD PhD, Teodor P Grantcharov, MD PhD. St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, On, Canada., Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Introduction: Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is an advanced minimally invasive procedure with a long variable learning curve. Although task training on virtual reality simulators has been… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Does Adding a Lesser Curvature Gastro-Gastric Plication Suture Reduce the Need for Revision After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Placement?
J Zagzag, MD, B Schwack, MD, H Youn, MA BSN, C Ren-Fielding, MD, G Fielding, MD, M Kurian, MD. NYU Langone Medical Center Introduction: The need for revision after laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) surgery has been greatly reduced over the last 10 years with the introduction of the pars flaccida technique, with slow and… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity