Use of the exoscope (VITOM) for open transthoracic repair of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula in a child: Enhanced visualization and documentation of uncommon cases in pediatric surgery
Philip K Frykman, MD, PhD, MBA, Scott S Short, MD, George Berci, MD. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Objectives: To highlight the use of exoscopy using the video telescopic operative microscope VITOM® (Karl Storz Endoscopy) in management of a child with a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The VITOM is an… Continue Reading
Use of Smartglasses to Optimize Delivery of Pre-Operative Surgical Safety Checklists
Michael Russo, MD, Ulysses Rosas, BA, Homero Rivas, MD, MBA. Stanford University School of Medicine. Objective of Technology: Institution of a pre-operative surgical safety checklist for use in timeouts has been widely adopted nationwide in multiple institutions. The benefits of the adoption of preoperative surgical safety checklists have been demonstrated to adhere to life-saving steps… Continue Reading
Use of Smartglasses for Augmented Reality Based Surgical Training
Michael Russo, MD, Ulysses Rosas, BA, Homero Rivas, MD, MBA. Stanford University School of Medicine. Objective of Technology: Surgical simulation has emerged as a useful adjunct to surgical training. Learners have used virtual reality platforms and models to simulate the operating room, both of which can lack realism and take place in the simulation lab.… Continue Reading
Use of Photoacoustic Imaging to Predict Viscoelastic Properties of Human Tissue
Seth Goldstein, MD, Behnoosh Tavakoli, PhD, Ralph Hruban, MD, Emad Boctor, PhD, Michael Choti, MD, MBA. Johns Hopkins Departments of Surgery and Computer Science. Introduction: Integration of enhanced imaging modalities in the operating room offers the opportunity to improve the safety and efficiency of minimally invasive surgery. Specifically, enhanced imaging with the capability for tissue… Continue Reading
Transrectal Hybrid-NOTES Anterior Resection using an Articulating HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System
Daniel C Steinemann, MD, Andreas Zerz, MD, Sebastian H Lamm, MD. Cantonal Hospital Basel Country, Department of Surgery, Bruderholz, Switzerland. Objective: Although, in standard laparoscopy anterior resection can usually be performed using two five millimetres incisions and two twelve millimetre trocar (for insertion of the Endostapler), there remains the need for a minilaparotomy for specimen… Continue Reading
Transanal total mesorectal excision with real-time, image-guided stereotaxy
Sam B Atallah, MD, George Nassif, DO, Beatriz Martin-Perez, MD, Sergio W Larach, MD. Florida Hospital. Real-time stereotactic navigation can be used to help facilitate transanal total mesorectal excision (TME) using a frameless navigation system. This is demonstrated in video format. A 67 year-old male has undergone neoadjuvant treatment for a distal, locally advanced rectal cancer.… Continue Reading
Torsional Mode Hemorrhoidectomy : a new procedure for the management of hemorrhoidal disease
Paraskevas Theodossiou, PhD, Consultant, of, Surgery, George Alvanos, Anastasia Katselli, Palaiologos Doulgeroglou, Domna Fanidou. Athens General Hospital. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to introduce a new technique in hemorrhoidectomy using a Torsional Mode Ultrasonic Scalpel. This is the world’s first study. The goals of this study were to describe and evaluate the applicability… Continue Reading
The use of the Spy Elite Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment System (intraoperative laser fluorescence angiography) to determine bowel perfusion in the morbidly obese patient.
Steven C Tizio, MD, Marisela Messenger, RN, BSN, MBA, Seema Izfar, MD, Mario Alcantara, MD, James C Connaughton, MD, Jaime Mayoral, MD. Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio. Objective of the technology or device: Increased mesenteric fat is a risk factor for anastomotic dehiscence, which may be due to decreased perfusion. Morbid obesity has been… Continue Reading
The Use of an Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System to Assist in Liver Resections
Chet W Hammill, MD, MCR, FACS, Cory Johnston, MD, Kevin Reavis, MD, FACS, Paul D Hansen, MD, FACS. The Oregon Clinic, Portland, OR. Objective: Evaluate the use of indocyanine green and fluorescence imaging to identify the liver segmental anatomy and bile leaks during laparoscopic liver resections. Description of the technology and methods of use: Indocyanine… Continue Reading
The MITIE Computerized Laparoscopic and Surgical Skills (CLASS) Trainer, A Novel Platform to Provide Virtual Mentoring and Track Learning Progress
Victor T Wilcox Jr., MD, Albert Huang, MD, Nilson Salas, MD, Brian J Dunkin, MD, FACS. The Methodist Institue for Technology, Innovation, and Education. Objective The MITIE Computerized Laparoscopic and Surgical Skills (CLASS) Trainer is a novel training platform designed to provide point-of-need virtual mentoring and train to proficiency curricula for surgical residents in the… Continue Reading
The Enhanced Utility of Laparoscopy in Trauma
Srinivas H Reddy, MD, Melvin E Stone, MD, Jacquelyn Shaw, BS, Sheldon Teperman, MD, Harry M Delany, MD. Jacobi Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Background: The role of laparoscopy in trauma has long been a subject of debate. One of the earliest published reports of using this modality was for confirmation of… Continue Reading
Single-Site robotic cholecystectomy with Indocyanine Green Fluorescent Cholangiography: 72 cases with no complications.
Despoina Daskalaki, MD, Mario Masrur, MD, Kristin Patton, MD, Francesco Maria Biano, MD, Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, MD, FACS. Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. Aim: Single site technology and fluorescent imaging represent the latest innovations in minimally invasive surgery. Robotic technology can overcome… Continue Reading
Single-incision laparoscopic approach to ileal lipoma
Masami Maeda, MD, Yuji Nishizawa, PhD, Takayuki Fujii, MD, Akihiro Kondo, MD, Masao Fujiwara, PhD, Keiichi Okano, PhD, Yasuyuki Suzuki, PhD. Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kagawa University, Japan. INTRODUCTION Some minimally invasive techniques have been introduced in order to decrease morbidities related to standard laparoscopic procedures. Meanwhile, recent advances in small bowel endoscopy have facilitated… Continue Reading
Sensorless Force Estimation for a Motorized Surgical Grasper
Baoliang Zhao, Carl Nelson. Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska_Lincoln. Background and Objectives Robotic minimally invasive surgery has gained in popularity based on its advantages in certain procedure types. However, because of the loss of direct contact with the surgery site, the surgeon cannot readily perceive tactile information, which may adversely affect surgical… Continue Reading
Safety and efficacy of post-anastomotic intraoperative endoscopy to avoid early anastomotic complications during gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Sang-Ho Jeong, Young-Joon Lee, Ju-Yeon Kim, Taejin Park, Sang-Kyung Choi, Soon-Chan Hong, Eun-Jung Jung, Young-tae Ju, Chi-Young Jeong, Woo-Song Ha, Ji-Ho Park. Gyeongsang National University. Background: Anastomotic complications such as leakage, bleeding, and stricture remain among the most serious complications of surgery for gastric cancer. No perfect method exists for accurate and reliable avoidance of… Continue Reading