Validation of the SF-36 as a Measure of Post-operative Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
Ioana Antonescu, MD, Francesco Carli, MD, MPhil, FRCA, FRCPC, Nancy E Mayo, PhD, Liane S Feldman, MD, FRCSC, FACS. McGill University Health Centre, Department of Surgery. Introduction: Surgery is evolving rapidly, and new techniques are being introduced on the basis that they improve “recovery”. Post-operative recovery is complex, and evaluating the effectiveness of surgical innovations… Continue Reading
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Two year prospective follow up of bowel function after cholecystectomy in 100 patients
Matthew Zapf, BA, Woody Denham, MD, Ermilo Barrera, MD, Chih E Wang, PhD, Zeeshan Butt, PhD, JoAnn Carbray, BS, John Linn, MD, Michael Ujiki, MD. NorthShore University HealthSystem. Introduction: Bowel dysfunction after Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a common issue, yet little has been described on its progression. By prospectively following patients for two years after… Continue Reading
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Treatment of unresolved small bowel obstruction of different origins using laparoscopy
Juan D Hernandez, MD, Ricardo Nassar, MD. Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota and Universidad de los Andes. Introduction: In adhesive small bowel obstruction, surgical management is traditionally used only when medical, non-operative treatment has failed. The manipulation of dilated, ischemic bowel loops during small bowel obstruction is difficult and not free of complications… Continue Reading
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Thromboembolic Events in Bariatric Surgery: The Cleveland Clinic Experience
Mohammad H Jamal, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Hideharu Shimizu, MD, Stacy Brethauer, MD, FACS, Mathew Kroh, MD, FACS, Biban Chand, MD, FACS, Philip Schauer, MD, FACS. Cleveland Clinic. Introduction The risk of venous thromboembolic (VTE) events is increased in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Population studies examining VTE rates after bariatric surgery often lack details and uniformity… Continue Reading
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The powered Echelon Flex Endopath Stapler (EFPE) leads to less postoperative hemorrhage following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; evidence for an unanticipated benefit from the powered staple device.
Darrell P Doucette, MD, John J Kelly, MD, Donald R Czerniach, MD, Philip A Cohen, MD, Richard A Perugini, MD. UMass Memorial Medical Center. Introduction/Background: Ethicon Endosurgery has introduced a powered endoscopic stapling device (Echelon Flex Powered Endopath-EFPE). The benefits of this device include ease of use for individuals with smaller hands, and minimization of… Continue Reading
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The ‘July Phenomenon’: Experience at a Community Teaching Hospital
Stephen Jones, MD, Peter DeVito, MD, FACS. Northside Medical Center. Introduction: The July Phenomenon term implies a perceived association between introduction of new graduates into the healthcare team and increased risk of complications. Numerous studies have focused on resident fatigue and operative safety, but none have clearly addressed the “July phenomenon”. The purpose of this… Continue Reading
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The Efficacy of a Novel Sprayable Biopolymer Barrier in the Prevention of Postoperative Adhesions
Lauren A Costella, Angela Pineros-Fernandez, MD, George T Rodeheaver, PhD, Michael J Danilich, PhD, Patrick S Cottler, PhD. Luna Innovations Incorporated, University of Virginia Health System Department of Plastic Surgery. INTRODUCTION – Abdominal surgery can induce post-operative adhesion formation, which can result in significant patient morbidity including small bowel obstruction, female infertility, or chronic pain.… Continue Reading
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The efficacy and advantages of Laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy in advanced gastric cancer
Liangang Ma, Dr, Hongqing Xi, Dr, Lin Chen, Dr. Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital. INTRODUCTION: To investigate the efficacy and advantages of laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomy (LAG) with D2 dissection of lymph nodes versus conventional open D2 gastrectomy (OG) in advanced gastric cancer. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: One hundred and twenty patients with advanced gastric cancer… Continue Reading
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The Controversy of Prophylactic IVC Filters in High Risk Patients Undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery
B Jakub Wilhelm, MD, Aniket K Sakharpe, MD, MPH, Manthan Makadia, MD, Leopoldo M Baccaro, MD, Vinay Singhal, MD. Easton Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine. Introduction: Patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery have a high risk for thromboembolic events. Over the last decade the use of prophylactic IVC filter (IVCF) placement has drastically increased for… Continue Reading
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Surgical Treatment of Medically Refractory Gastroparesis in Morbidly Obese Patients
Zhuo Sun, MD, John Rodriguez, MD, John McMichael, Bipan Chand, MD, Stacy Brethauer, MD, Phillip Schauer, MD, Kevin El-Hayek, MD, Matthew D Kroh, MD. 1 Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; 2 Department of Surgery, Loyola University, Maywood, IL. Introduction: The management of medically refractory gastroparesis remains a challenge. In addition to decompressive and… Continue Reading
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Succesful Medical Management of Gastric After Minimally Invasive Three Fields Esofagectomy by Achalasia Megaesophagus
Evelyn Dorado, DR, Andres Romero, DR. Fundacion Clinica Valle Del Lili Cali Colombia. INTRODUCTION Achalasia is a disease that affects men and women equally, although it is not yet clear etiology, progression to a megaesophagus is evident in the terminal stages of the disease. In advanced cases esophagectomy is the best option for these patients.… Continue Reading
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Should We Routinely Transfuse Platelet for Immune Thrombocytopenia Patients with Extreme Low Platelet Count Who Underwent Laparoscopic Splenectomy?
Yunqiang Cai, PhD, Xubao Liu, PhD, Xin Wang, PhD, Bing Peng, PhD. Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University. Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is considered as the gold standard procedure for patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). In many institutions, low platelet counts (< 30 × 109/L) contraindicated LS. This study aimed to investigate… Continue Reading
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Screening for Prothrombotic States Does Not Identify Patients at Risk for Portal and Splenic Vein Thrombus Following Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Namdar Manouchehri, Pepa Kaneva, Chantal Seguin, Giovanni P Artho, Gerald M Fried, Liane S Feldman. McGill University Health Centre. Introduction The aim of this study is to identify specific acquired prothrombotic risk factors contributing to the development of portal or splenic vein thrombosis (PSVT) following laparoscopic splenectomy (LS). PSVT are potentially lethal complications of splenectomy. Known… Continue Reading
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Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch. Learning Curve and Progress in Five Years of Practice
Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD, FACS. Abington Memorial Hospital, PA. Introduction: Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is the most technically challenging procedure in bariatric surgery. This procedure has been shown to result in better resolution of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia, as well as more sustained weight loss compared to gastric banding… Continue Reading
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Right atrium monitoring using transesophageal echocardiography could prevent critical carbon dioxide gas embolism in laparoscopic liver resection.
Akihiko Oshita, MD, PhD, Masahide Shinzawa, MD, PhD, Masaru Sasaki, MD, PhD, Satoshi Inoue, MD, Yuta Kuroo, MD, Takuro Yamaguchi, MD, Hiroyuki Nakamura, MD, PhD, Yoichi Sugiyama, MD, PhD, Tatsuya Tazaki, MD, PhD, Mohei Kouyama, MD, PhD, Yuji Imamura, MD, PhD, Masakazu Nakao, MD, PhD, Astushi Nakamitsu, MD, PhD. JA Hiroshima General Hospital. Objectives: Owing… Continue Reading
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