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
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy Is Safe and Effective in Patients with Focal Benign Splenic Lesion
Xin Wang, PhD, Yongbin Li, PhD, Hua Zhang, PhD, Bing Peng, PhD. Department of Hepatobiliopancreatic surgery, West China Hospital, Chengdu, China. Background: Traditionally, splenectomy is considered the treatment of choice for splenic lesions. The risk of early and late complications and the awareness of pivotal immunologic function of spleen, has pushed the development of spleen… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
POSTERIOR RETROPERITONEOSCOPIC vs LAPAROSCOPIC ADRENALECTOMY IN SPORADIC AND MEN2A PHEOCHROMOCYTOMAS
Andreas Kiriakopoulos, MD, Dimitrios Linos, MD. Hygeia Hospital. Introduction: Retroperitoneal adrenalectomy comprises an alternative approach in the management of adrenal tumors that has been set as the treatment of choice in our Institution. Since pheochromocytoma constitute the most challenging adrenal pathology, we assess the impact of retroperitoneal adrenalectomy in the management of hereditary and sporadic… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
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
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- Robotics
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
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- Robotics
A meta-analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Lin Chen, Prof, Hongqing Xi, Weisong Shen, Dr. Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital. AIM: To perform a meta-analysis of high-quality published trials by comparing robot-assisted gastrectomy (RAG) with laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy (LAG). Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases for clinical research published before May 2013 that compared… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
A single institution experience with 85 consecutive robotic-assisted pelvic dissections
Jennifer E Hrabe, MD, Mary Charlton, PhD, John C Byrn, MD. University of Iowa. Introduction The purpose of our study was to analyze our first 85 robotic-assisted pelvic dissections performed for benign and malignant colorectal disorders and assess learning curve and cost. Though robotic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures in colorectal surgery have garnered much attention,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Robotic Left Colon Cancer Resection: Dual Docking Technique for Splenic Flexure Mobilization
Se Jin Baek, Chang Woo Kim, Min Soo Cho, Hyun A Jang, Hyuk Hur, Seung Hyuk Baik, Nam Kyu Kim, Byung Soh Min, Sung Uk Bae. Yonsei University College of Medicine. Background: The technique for robotic resection of the left colon is not well defined and has not been widely adopted due to limited range… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Conventional vs. Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy in Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review Comparing the Outcomes
Andrew Raffaella, MBBS, MSC, Badria Al Araimi, Mrs, Bijendra Patel, MBBS, MS, FRCS. Barts Cancer Institute. Introduction: The objective of the study is to evaluate the outcomes of robot-assisted distal gastrectomy (RADG) and laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) in gastric cancer cases. There has not been any systematic review or meta-analysis on this topic prior to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Proficiency Training On a Virtual Reality Robotic Surgical Skills Curriculum
Justin D Bric, BS, Michael J Connolly, BS, Matthew I Goldblatt, MD, Andrew S Kastenmeier, MD, Jon C Gould, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin. INTRODUCTION: This study sought to evaluate proficiency based virtual reality simulation training in developing robotic surgery skills. The clinical application of robotic surgery is… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Utility of a human-type robot as humanoid surgeon in Multi Piercing Surgery of ultra-minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
Ohdaira Takeshi, Prof, Atsuo Takenishi, Prof. Center for Advanced Medical Initiatives, Kyushu University. PURPOSE: The robot developed for clinical use such as da Vinci Surgical System allowed solo surgery, for example, prostatectomy within a restricted operative field. However, concerning gastrectomy or colectomy, which needs widely dynamic action such as overturning organs, it is difficult to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Does the End Justify the Means?
Jan P Kaminski, MD, MBA, Kenneth W Bueltmann, MD, Marek Rudnicki, MD, PhD. University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals. INTRODUCTION: Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RAC) was introduced about five years ago, and has recently gained popularity in general surgery as more surgeons have become familiar with the technique. High cost of the procedure seems to affect its… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Multidimensional Analyses of the Learning Curve of Robotic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer: 3-phase Learning Process Comparison
Eun Jung Park, MD, Seung Hyuk Baik, MD, PhD, Byung Soh Min, MD, PhD, Kang Young Lee, MD, PhD, Nam Kyu Kim, MD, PhD. Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate the learning curve of robotic rectal cancer surgery by… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Evaluation of the Learning Curve of Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: Comparison of the Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches
Hyejin Kim, MD, Gyu-seog Choi, MD, PhD, Junseok Park, MD, PhD, Sooyeun Park, MD. Colorectal Cancer Center, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University. INTRODUCTION: The technical difficulties experienced during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) have prompted many surgeons to adopt the robotic approach. However, the comparison of learning process with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
National Utilization and Outcome of Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Elective General and Bariatric Surgical Procedures
James P Villamere, MD, Alana Gebhart, BA, Stephen Vu, Ninh T Nguyen, MD. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA. Background: The robotic platform has been shown to be of greatest benefit in enabling surgeons to transition open procedures to laparoscopy. Currently, most gastrointestinal procedures have a high rate of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics