2D to 3D conversion of conventional endoscopic video: A preliminary result
Shih-Wei Huang, MD1, Yen-Yu Wang, MS2, Wan-Chi Hung, MS2, Atul Kumar, PhD2, Kai-Che Liu, PhD3, Jian-Hua Lin, MD1, Jing-Jim Ou, MD2, Tt Chung, MD2, Min Chang Hung, MD1. 1Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, 2Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, 3IRCAD-TaiwanObjective: The stereo endoscope available for clinical use has two camera system which does not allow it… Continue Reading
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A comparative study of the invasiveness of single-incision and conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Manabu Watanabe, MD, PhD, Koji Asai, Hiroshi Matsukiyo, Tomoaki Saito, Tomotaka Ishii, Manabu Kujiraoka, Toshiyuki Enomoto, Natsuya Katada, Yoshihisa Saida, Shinya Kusachi. Department of Surgery, Toho University Ohashi Medical CenterSingle-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SIL-C) is being rapidly adopted due to its favorable esthetic outcome, but the question remains as to whether it is less invasive than… Continue Reading
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A study of 56 cases of single-incision gasless transumbilical laparoscopy-assisted appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
Yusuke Nishi, MD, Naoki Mukai, MD, Katsuhiro Tomofuji, MD, Takaaki Takebayashi, MD, Naoki Ishida, MD, Hajime Satou, MD, PhD, Yoshinori Imai, MD, PhD, Jota Watanabe, MD, PhD, Kenji Nezu, MD, PhD, Kenzo Okada, MD, PhD, Toshihiko Sakao, MD, PhD, Shinsuke Kawajiwara, MD, PhD. Uwajima city hospitalCurrently, single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy is widely performed in many institutions.… Continue Reading
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A Study of Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT)
Ajay H Bhandarwar, MS, Eham L Arora, Saurabh S Gandhi, MS, Chintan B Patel, MS, Amol N Wagh, MS, Priyank D Kothari. Grant Government Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IndiaIntroduction: Fistulas in ano consist of epithelialized tracts between the ano-rectal canal & the external (usually perianal) skin. In spite of their… Continue Reading
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A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the open with the laparoscopic approach for transverse colon cancer
Christos Athanasiou, Sonia Lockwood, Jonathan Robinson, Georgios Markides. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAim: All randomized controlled trials comparing laparoscopic versus open colectomy in colorectal malignancy have up-to-now excluded transverse colon malignancies, potentially due to the advanced laparoscopic skills required for dissecting around the middle colic vessels and the associated morbidity. This study aimed to… Continue Reading
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Analyzing the Benefits of a Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Matthew D Skancke, MD, Fredrick Brody, MD, Gregory Trachiotis, MD. George Washington University HospitalIntroduction: Despite the advances in early detection and neoadjuvant therapy; surgical resection remains the gold standard of definitive treatment for esophageal malignancy. Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer has emerged as an effective treatment. To date, there are no published studies… Continue Reading
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Approaches to Diagnostic Workup and Management of Small Bowel Lesions at a Tertiary Care Center
Jonathan Green, MD, Ann K Friedrich, MD, Christopher R Schlieve, MD, Kevin Barrata, MD, David Ma, MD, May Min, MD, Krunal Patel, MD, David Stein, BS, David Cave, MD, PhD, Demetrius Litwin, MD, MBA, Mitchell Cahan, MD, MBA. University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolIntroduction: Small bowel lesions (SBL) are rare, representing diagnostic and management challenges due… Continue Reading
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Benefits in Preservation of the Ima During Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy: A Comparative Study
Ratchamon Pinyoteppratarn, MD, Siripong Sirikurnpiboon, MD, Kasidin Vitoopinyoparb, MD, Bunlung Muyphuag, MD, Thawee Ratanachu-ek, MD. Rajavithi HospitalIntroduction In curatively intended resection of sigmoid cancer, ligation of the root of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), high tie, is considered necessary for wide lymph node dissection. IMA ligation compromises blood ?ow to the anastomosis and may damage… Continue Reading
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Comparison of Laparoscopic Jejunostomy Tube to Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube with Jejunal Extension: Long-Term Durability and Nutritional Outcomes
Ivy N Haskins, MD1, Andrew T Strong, MD1, Gautam Sharma, MD1, Matthew Karafa, PhD2, John H Rodriguez, MD, FACS1, Matthew D Kroh, MD, FACS1. 1Section of Surgical Endoscopy, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic FoundationIntroduction: Enteral access through the jejunum is indicated when patients cannot tolerate oral… Continue Reading
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Comparison of Peritoneal Closure versus Non-closure in Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair with Coated Mesh
Erica D Kane, MD, MPH, Marc R Leduc, MD, Nicole F Parentela, BA, Kathryn A Schlosser, MD, Katharine R Bittner, MD, Donna Wilson, MS, John R Romanelli, MD. Baystate Medical CenterIntroduction: Peritoneal closure during laparoscopic transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair has been considered the standard of care to prevent hernia recurrence and bowel obstruction… Continue Reading
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Congenital Transverse Mesocolic Hernia: Laparoscopic Management of a Rare Internal Hernia
Hope T Jackson, MD, H. Alejandro Rodriguez, MD, Monica T Young, MD, Brant K Oelschlager, MD. University of Washington School of MedicineVideo Description We describe our experience with the laparoscopic approach to repair of a rare congenital internal hernia in a patient presenting with no past surgical history. When approaching these hernias, the laparoscopic approach… Continue Reading
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Cracking the Code for Early Discharge without Readmission Following Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)
Courtney Cripps, MD1, Deborah Allis, PAC, MBA2, Mitchell Roslin, MD, FACS1. 1Northwell Health-Lenox Hill Hospital, 2Northern Westchester HospitalIntroduction: Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is the most commonly performed bariatric operation. Advantages include a reduced risk of micronutrient deficiency, as well as the absence of anastomosis creation. Despite its advantages, complications such as leaks, bleeding and stricture can… Continue Reading
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Difficulty Assessment for Single-incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Splenic Diseases.
Masataka Ikeda, MD, Takuya Hamakawa, MD, Sakae Maeda, MD, Mamoru Uemura, MD, Masakazu Miyake, MD, Naoki Hama, Kazuhiro Nishikawa, Atsushi Miyamoto, MD, Michihiko Miyazaki, MD, Motohiro Hirao, MD, Shoji Nakamori, MD, Mitsugu Sekimoto, MD. Osaka National HospitalBackgrounds: Laparoscopic splenectomy is now a standard choice of treatment for patients for splenectomy. Recent developments of surgical technique… Continue Reading
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Endoscopic approach for multiple hydatidosis in lung & spleen: A spleen preserving effort
Ajay H Bhandarwar, MS, Amol N Wagh, MS, Saurabh S Gandhi, MS, Chintan B Patel, MS, Priyank D Kothari, Eham L Arora. Grant government medical college & Sir J.J. group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IndiaHydatid disease is endemic in developing countries with multiple organ involvement being common.Synchronous multiple lung and spleen hydatid is rare and endoscopic… Continue Reading
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Feasibility of Reduced Port Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Prolapse.
Ryo Shimoyama, MD, Masataka Ikeda, MD, Michihiko Miyazaki, MD, Takuya Hamakawa, MD, Sakae Maeda, MD, Mamoru Uemura, MD, Masakazu Miyake, MD, Naoki Hama, Kazuhiro Nishikawa, MD, Atsushi Miyamoto, MD, Motohiro Hirao, MD, Shoji Nakamori, MD, Mitsugu Sekimoto, MD. Osaka National HospitalBackground: The Wells type posterior rectopexy is one of the standard methods of choice for… Continue Reading
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