Factors Associated With Reoperation, Postoperative Morbidity and Readmission Rates After Laparoscopic Total Abdominal Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis
Jinyu Gu, MD, Luca Stocchi, MD, Feza Remzi, MD, Ravi Kiran. Cleveland Clinic Foundation Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate factors affecting postoperative outcomes after laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy (TAC) for ulcerative colitis (UC). Methods Patients undergoing laparoscopic TAC for severe UC/indeterminate colitis during 1998-2010 in our institution were retrospectively identified.… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
A Case of Portal Vein Thrombosis After Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection of the Rectum.
Noritsugu Naito, MD, Nobuyasu Kano, MD PhD. KAMEDA MEDICAL CENTER Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after laparoscopic surgery is a relatively uncommon but potentially lethal complication. There are several reports of PVT after laparoscopic surgery such as laparoscopic splenectomy. There are only a few reports of cases with PVT after laparoscpic colectomy for malignant… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Elderly
Giancarlo Basili, MD, Nicola Romano, MD, Dario Pietrasanta, MD, Graziano Biondi, MD, Irene Mosca, MD, Valerio Prosperi, MD, Orlando Goletti, MD. Health Unit 5 Pisa, Pontedera Hospital, General Surgery Unit INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic surgery was demonstrated to be safe and effective for the treatment of colorectal cancer also in elderly patients. Data from National Registries… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Richdeep S Gill, MD, Xinzhe Shi, MPH, David P Al-adra, MD, Daniel W Birch, MD MSc FRCPS, Shahzeer Karmali, MD FRCPS. University of Alberta; Royal Alexandria Hospital Purpose: Acute appendicitis remains the common gastrointestinal emergency in adults. Single incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) has been proposed as the next evolution in minimally invasive surgery. SILA… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Metastatic Sigmoid Diverticulitis in the Era of Advanced Imaging and Health Care – A Case Report
Arunkumar Baskara, MRCS MD, Stefanie L Saunders, MS Medical Student, Prashanth Ramachandra, MD. Mercy Catholic Medical Center Abstract :Sigmoid diverticular disease is a common disorder and has been dubbed “the disease of Western civilization”. Morbidity and mortality associated with diverticular disease is primarily related to acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding, diverticulitis and perforated diverticulum. We… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Colectomy in an Emergency Setting: A Case-controlled Study Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Techniques.
Ker-kan Tan, MBBS FRCSEdin, Frederick H Koh, MBBS, Charles B Tsang, FRCS Edin FRCS Glasg, Dean C Koh, FRCS Edin FRCS Glasg. National University Health System, Singapore BackgroundLaparoscopy is being increasingly adopted for elective colorectal resections. Its role in an emergency setting remains controversial. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Economic Impact of Anastomotic Leaks in Colectomy Procedures in the USA: 2005-2009
Lobat Hashemi, MS, Nilay Mukherjee, PhD, Michael Morseon, MS, Rhea Sirkar. Covidien INTRODUCTION: Colectomy procedures to remove a portion of the large intestine are performed in patients with cancer, diverticulitis, trauma and inflammatory bowel disease. The anastamosis between the joined portions of the large intestine can leak, often with serious consequences for the patient… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Surgery After Preoperative Chemoradiation for Advanced Lower Rectal Cancer
Shinya Morimoto, MD, Mitsuo Shimada, MD PhD, Nobuhiro Kurita, MD PhD, Hirohiko Sato, MD, Takashi Iwata, MD, Masanori Nishioka, MD, Tomohiko Miyatani, MD, Kozo Yoshikawa, MD, Masakazu Goto, Dr, Hideya Kashihara, Dr, Chie Mikami, Dr. University of Tokushima [INTRODUCTION] Laparoscopic surgery for advanced colon cancer has been widely accepted. A few studies have shown… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Colectomy in the Elderly (>70 Yrs): Perioperative Outcomes Similar to Those for Younger Patients Can Be Achieved
Keith M Baldwin, DO, Luis Suarez, MD, Steven C Katz, MD, Ponnandai Somasundar, MD MPH. Roger Williams Medical Center Introduction: Laparoscopic colon resection offers the possibility of decreased length of stay, less pain and faster recovery when compared to open surgery. These benefits may be particularly beneficial in at-risk patient populations such as the… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Single-incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Colectomy : A Case Matched Series of 90 Cases
Goutaro Katsuno, MD PhD, Masaki Fukunaga, MD PhD, Yoshifumi Lee, MD PhD, Masahiko Sugano, MD PhD, Kunihiko Nagakari, MD PhD, Shuichi Sakamoto, MD PhD, Yoshito Iida, MD PhD, Seiichiro Yoshikawa, MD PhD, Yoshitomo Ito, MD PhD, Masakazu Ouchi, MD PhD, Yoshinori Hirasaki, MD PhD, Ayumu Sugai, MD PhD. Department of Surgery, Juntendo Urayasu Hospital, Juntendo… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Single Incision Laparoscopic Ostomy Surgery-our Initial Experience
Jonathan D Svahn, MD FACS, Dixon R Matthew, MD. Kaiser Permanente East Bay-Oakland Campus Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is becoming more and more popular as surgeons gain experience with this new technique. Single incision laparoscopy provides better cosmetic results and may lead to less post operative pain and a lower incidence of incisional… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Single Incision Laparoscopic Colectomy Using New Access Port Device (ez Access) With Needlescopic Instruments for Ct1 Or Ct2 Right-sided Colon Cancer : A Case Control Analysis for Conventional Laparoscopic Colectomy and Review of Their Technical Aspects.
Toshimasa Yatsuoka, MD, Yoji Nishimura, MD, Hirohiko Sakamoto, MD, Yoichi Tanaka, MD. Saitama Cancer Center INTRODUCTION: With increased clinical experience and advances in technology, single incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) has become a safe and feasible approach. Progress in this field has been driven by multiple factors. The recent development of various devices to access… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
The Feasible Technique of Mobilizing Intersphincteric Plane Using the Permeated Head Light Through the Anal Procedure in Laparoscopic-Assisted Per Anum Intersphincteric Rectal Dissection
Akiyo Matsumoto, MD, Kaida Arita, MD, Masaki Tashiro, MD, Shigeo Haruki, MD, Shinsuke Usui, MD, Susumu Hiranuma, MD. Department of Surgery, Tsuchiura Kyodo General Hospital Purpose We report the feasible technique in lower rectal surgery. Materials and Methods In laparoscopic procedure, after dissecting the Waldeyer and Denonvilliers fasciae, the mesorectum is separated along the plane… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Prognostic Factors for Stage IV Colorectal Cancer After Primary Tumor Resection – Is Laparoscopic Surgery a Prognostic Factor for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer?-
Koya Hida, MD PhD, Suguru Hasegawa, MD PhD, Yousuke Kinjo, MD, Kenichi Yoshimura, PhD, Masafumi Inomata, MD PhD, Masaaki Ito, MD PhD, Yosuke Fukunaga, MD PhD, Akiyoshi Kanazawa, MD PhD, Hitoshi Idani, MD FACS PhD, Yoshiharu Sakai, MD FACS PhD, Masahiko Watanabe, MD FACS PhD. Nishi-kobe Medical Center, Kyoto University, Japan Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Intravenous Phenytoin: Possible New Therapy for Gastro-intestinal Fistlae
Saed A Jaber, MD, Hasan A Yami, MD, Basma M Fallatah, MD, Mahmoud Abdelmoeti, MD. KING FAHD MEDICAL MILITARY COMPLEX Gastro-Intestinal fistulae are among the most devastating complications after GI surgery. Their subsequent development can be lethal. We report 13 cases of GI fistulas treated with Intravenous phenytoin. Fistula tract healing consists of several… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal