Comparison Study of Gastric Emptying After Performing Sleeve Gastrectomy With Two Diffierent Techniques
Saed A Jaber, MD, Basma M Fallatah, MD, Abdel- Aziz Shehry, MD, Mahmoud Abdelmoeti, MD. King Fahd Medical Military complex BACKGROUND: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has been became a primary surgical treatment for obesity. This operation could be associated with motor gastric dysfunction and abnormal gastric emptying. The purpose of this prospective study is to… Continue Reading
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Comparison of Open and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy With Lymph Node Dissection for Gastric Cancer
Bac Nguyen Hoang, Prof PhD, Long Vo Duy, Ms, Long Tran Cong Duy, Ms, Thuan Nguyen Duc, MD. University Medical Center, Hochiminh city, Vietnam Background: Laparoscopic gastrectomy with lymph node dissection for gastric cancer has been performed in Vietnam as a technique that may offer benefits for patients. However, many controversies exist due to… Continue Reading
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Minimal Invasive Surgical Approach for the Treatment of Gastroparesis
Joerg Zehetner, MD MMM, John C Lipham, MD, Farrokh Ravari, MD, Shahin Ayazi, MD, Afshin Skibba, MD, Ali Darehzereshki, MD, Rodney J Mason, MD, Namir Katkhouda, MD. USC Department of Surgery Background: Gastroparesis is a chronic disorder resulting in decreased quality-of-life. The Gastric Electrical Stimulator (GES) is an alternative to gastrectomy in patients with… Continue Reading
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy (EST) of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Is Successful in Treating GERD – Final Results of Open-label Prospective Trial
Leonardo Rodríguez, MD, Patricia Rodríguez, RN, Beatriz Gómez, BSc, Juan C Ayala, MD, Jorge Saba, MD, Alberto Perez-castilla, MD, Manoel. G Neto, MD. Surgery, CCO OBESIDAD Y DIABETES, Santiago, Chile Background: Improvement in LES pressures using EST was previously demonstrated in animals and GERD patients using temporary endoscopic and laparoscopic leads. Aims: The aim… Continue Reading
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Laparoscopic Versus Open Gastrectomy for Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Long-term Outcomes From a Large Scale Multicenter Study.
Hyung-ho Kim, MD PhD, Hyuk-joon Lee, MD, Gyu Seok Cho, MD, Sang-uk Han, MD, Min-chan Kim, MD, Seung Wan Ryu, MD, Wook Kim, MD, Kyo Young Song, MD, Woo Jin Hyung, MD, Seong Yeob Ryu, MD. Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; Department of Surgery,… Continue Reading
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Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy While in a Prone Position for Esophageal Cancer: A Preceding Anterior Approach Method
Soji Ozawa, MD DMSc, Eisuke Ito, MD, Akihito Kazuno, MD, Osamu Chino, MD DMSc. Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine INTRODUCTION: Although many esophageal surgeons are interested in thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, the rate of thoracoscopic esophagectomy was about 20% in Japan in 2009. This low rate may be due… Continue Reading
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Revision of Failed Traditional Fundoplication Using Esophyx Transoral Fundoplication
Reginald C. W Bell, MD, Katherine D. Freeman, NP, Rachel Hufford, RN. SurgOne P.C. Introduction:Recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after traditional fundoplication occurs due to loosening of the fundoplication without a weakening of the hiatal closure in 10-30% of cases. Although laparoscopic revision of failed fundoplication has been reported to be effective and safe… Continue Reading
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Motor Response to Multiple Rapid Swallows (mrs) Can Predict Dysphagia in Patients Scheduled for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
Nathaniel Stoikes, MD, Jesse Drapekin, RA, Anisa Shaker, MD, Vladimir Kushnir, MD, L. Michael Brunt, MD, C. Prakash Gyawali, MD. Division of Gastroenterology and Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis INTRODUCTION: When multiple swallows (MRS) are rapidly administered, esophageal peristalsis is inhibited, and pronounced lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation… Continue Reading
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Surgical Outcomes and Operative Risk of Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma: Results From a Large Single Center Cohort
Oh Jeong, MD, Young Kyu Park, MD PhD, Mi Ran Jeong, MD, Kwang Yong Kim, MD. Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, South Korea Background: Compared to the widespread use of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) for early gastric cancer, laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) still remains as a challenging procedure, because of its… Continue Reading
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Combined Paraesophageal Hernia Repair and Partial Longitudinal Gastrectomy in Obese Patients With Symptomatic Paraesophageal Hernias
John H Rodriguez, MD, Kevin El-hayek, MD, Poochong Timratana, MD, Matthew Kroh, MD, Bipan Chand, MD. Cleveland Clinic Foundation INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia. Studies have demonstrated poor symptom control in obese patients undergoing fundoplication. The ideal operation remains elusive, however, addressing both obesity and the… Continue Reading
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Gastric Electrical Stimulation With Enterra for Drug-resistant Gastroparesis
Nv G Jayanthi, MD FRCS, Sp L Dexter, MD FRCS, Ai Sarela, MD FRCS. Department of Upper Gastrointestinal, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, UK Introduction: Drug-resistant gastroparesis is a debilitating condition. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that most, but not all, patients get significant relief from vomiting by gastric electrical… Continue Reading
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Laparoscopic Lightweight Mesh Repair vs Primary Repair With Teflon Patch Buttress for Large and Giant Hiatal Hernias: Prospective Randomized Trial
V.v. Grubnik, Prof, A.v. Malynovskyy, PhD, O.v. Grubnik, PhD, V.v. Ilyashenko, PhD. Odessa national medical university Background. Mesh repair of large and giant hiatal hernias may reduce recurrence rate compared to primary repair. However, it may cause prosthesis-related esophageal strictures and erosions. It was suggested that primary posterior suture repair with buttressing by teflon… Continue Reading
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Partial Fundoplication Results in Excellent Outcomes and Better Dysphagia Control Than Total Fundoplication After Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Vladan N Obradovic, MD, Girish Luthra, MD, Aamir Akmal, MD, Dancea C Horatiu, MD, Wai M Yeung, MD, Mohanbabu Alaparti, MD, Mathew E Plank, PAC, Andrea L Plank, Jon D Gabrielsen, MD FACS, Anthony T Petrick, MD FACS. Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pennsylvania Background: The objective of this study was to identify whether partial… Continue Reading
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Laparoscopic Approaches to Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (gist): An Institutional Experience.
Michael J Pucci, MD, Francesco Palazzo, MD, Pei-wen Lim, BS, Karen A Chojnacki, MD, Ernest L Rosato, MD, Adam C Berger, MD. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, USA Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are uncommon gastric neoplasms that can generally be treated by surgical excision. Over the past eight years,… Continue Reading
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Laparoscopic Fundoplication Takedown With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Leads to Excellent Reflux Control and Quality of Life in Patients After One Or More Failed Fundoplications
Fernando A Navarro, MD, Brant T Heniford, Keith Gersin, Dimitrios Stefanidis. Carolinas Medical Center, Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Charlotte, NC Introduction: Recent data suggest that redo fundoplication after prior failed fundoplication (FP) is associated with a high failure rate to control reflux in the long term. In this… Continue Reading
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