The Effect of Smoking on Open and Laparoscopic Bariatric Outcomes
Ivy N Haskins, MD, Richard Amdur, PhD, Khashayar Vaziri, MD, FACS. George Washington University Department of General Surgery. Background: Bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity. Although the effect of smoking on bariatric surgical outcomes is unclear, many bariatric surgeons recommend smoking cessation prior to surgery. We investigated the association of smoking… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Colonic Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Post-Operative Variables.
Lucy M De La Cruz, MD, Alvaro E Castillo, MD, Alberto Zarak, MD, Kandace M Kichler, MD, Leonardo Tamariz, MD, MPH, Srinivas Kaza, MD, FACS. University of Miami, Regional Campus, West Palm Beach, Florida. BACKGROUND: Multiple studies provide evidence of superiority in laparoscopic compared to open colectomy. Little is known about the advantages or disadvantages… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Robotics
Mesenteric Defect Closure in Laparoscopic Roux en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Randomized Control Trial
Ulysses Rosas, BA, Shusmita Ahmed, MD, Natalia Leva, BA, Trit Garg, BA, Michael Russo, MD, John M Morton, MD, MPH. Stanford University School of Medicine. Introduction: Bowel obstruction caused by internal herniation is a potential complication following laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB). Previous studies have shown that closure of mesenteric defects after LRYGB may reduce… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Early Versus Delayed Cholecystectomy Following Endoscopic Sphincterotomy for Mild Biliary Pancreatitis
Brett D Mador, BSc, MD, O Neely M Panton, MB, BS, FRCSC, FACS, S Morad Hameed, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACS. University of British Columbia, Division of General Surgery. INTRODUCTION: The recommended treatment for patients with mild acute biliary pancreatitis is early cholecystectomy performed during the index admission. However, the data is less clear in regards… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Single-incision Pediatric Endosurgery (SIPES) Splenectomy: What Dictates the Need for Additonal Ports?
Aaron D Seims, MD, Robert T Russell, MD, Elizabeth A Beierle, MD, Mike K Chen, MD, Scott A Anderson, MD, Colin A Martin, MD, Carroll M Harmon. Children's of Alabama. Introduction: As proficiency with single-incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES) increases over time, more challenging operations such as splenectomy are being performed. While the ultimate goal is… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Perioperative Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Rena C Moon, MD, Derek Stephenson, MD, Andre F Teixeira, MD, Muhammad A Jawad, MD, FACS. Orlando Regional Medical Center. Background: Currently, sleeve gastrectomy(SG) is most commonly performed laparoscopically. However, robot-assisted approach for sleeve gastrectomy is increasing in number among bariatric surgeons. The aim of our study is to compare perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic SG… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Robotics
Preliminary Evaluation of the Pattern Cutting and the Ligating Loop Virtual Laparoscopic Trainers
Amine Chellali, PhD, Woojin Ahn, PhD, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, PhD, Jeff Flinn, MS, Steven D Schwaitzberg, MD, Daniel B Jones, MD, Suvranu De, ScD, Caroline G. L Cao, PhD. Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Wright State University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. INTRODUCTION: The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) trainer is currently… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with radical lymph node dissection along the surgical trunk in right-hemi colon cancer
Shinichiro Mori, MD, Kenji Baba, MD, PhD, Masayuki Yanagi, MD, Yoshiaki Kita, MD, PhD, Shigehiro Yanagita, MD, PhD, Yasuto Uchikado, MD, PhD, Yoshikazu Uenososno, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Okumura, MD, PhD, Akihiro Nakajo, MD, PhD, Kosei Maemura, MD, PhD, Sumiya Ishigami, MD, PhD, Kuniaki Aridome, MD, PhD, Shoji Natsugoe, MD, PhD. Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Tricks to Decrease the Suture Line Dehiscence Rate During Endoluminal Locoregional Resection (ELRR) by Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Emanuele Lezoche, MD, FACS, Silvia Quaresima, MD, Andrea Balla, MD, Giancarlo D'Ambrosio, MD, Alessandro M Paganini, MD, PhD, FACS. Department of General Surgery, Surgical Specialties and Organ Transplantation "Paride Stefanini", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. INTRODUCTION - ELRR by TEM is a valid alternative to TME in selected patients with early low rectal cancer, with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Intraperitoneal and intravenous lidocaine for pain relief after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study
Yoo Shin Choi, MD, Hyun Gang, md. Chung-Ang University Hospital. Objective: The aim of this randomized, double-blind study trial was to evaluate the effect of intraperitoneal (IP) lidocaine instillation and intravenous (IV) lidocaine infusion on postoperative pain control after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods: Seventy-two patients who underwent LC were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Group… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Omentopexy During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Reducing Postoperative Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Cheguevara Afaneh, MD, Ricardo Costa, BS, Alfons Pomp, MD, Gregory Dakin, MD. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Objective: Patients undergoing sleeve gastrecomy experience a significant amount of postoperative gastrointestinal symptoms. The purpose of our study was to assess the efficacy of omentopexy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in reducing postoperative gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Methods:… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Needle-Assisted Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children
Lauren E McClain, MD, Christian Streck, MD, Aaron Lesher, MD, Andre Hebra, MD. Medical University of South Carolina. Background: For decades open inguinal hernia repair(Ferguson repair) has been the gold standard in treatment of inguinal hernias in children. Recurrence and complication rates are low and patient satisfaction is high, however, we propose a new method… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Impact of Previous Midline Laparotomy On the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Intestinal Resections: A Case-matched Study
Erman Aytac, Luca Stocchi, Julie DeLong, Meagan M Costedio, Emre Gorgun, Hermann Kessler, Feza H Remzi. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. INTRODUCTION: The effectiveness of laparoscopic intestinal resection in patients with previous midline laparotomy (PML) is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Single-port Endo-laparoscopic Surgery vs Conventional Tep Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sujith I Wijerathne, MBBS, MRCS, Narendra Agarwal, MBBS, MS, Ahmad Ramzi, MD, Davide Lomanto, MD, PhD, FAMS. Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre, Department of Surgery; National University Health System, Singapore. The success of laparoscopic surgery was due to the less surgical trauma, including less operative pain, complications and better cosmetics. Evolution in the last decades has… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
A Systematic Review of Synthetic and Biologic Materials for Abdominal Wall Reinforcement in Contaminated Fields
Lawrence Lee, MD, MSc, Juan Mata, MD, Tara Landry, MLIS, Kosar A Khwaja, MD, MBA, Melina C Vassiliou, MD, MEd, Gerald M Fried, MD, Liane S Feldman, MD. McGill University Health Centre. INTRODUCTION: Guidelines recommend the use of bioprosthetics for abdominal wall reinforcement in contaminated fields, but the evidence supporting the use of biologic over… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Outcomes and Quality