Virtual Pointer for Clarity of Instruction in Telementoring
Hannah McGowan1, Azin Semsar, MS1, Yuanyuan Feng, MS1, Hamid Zahiri, DO2, Adrian Park, MD2, Andrea Kleinsmith, PhD1, Helena Mentis, PhD1. 1University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2Anne Arundel Medical CenterOBJECTIVE OF TECHNOLOGY: Advancements in telecommunications has expanded the ability to collaborate remotely. A challenge faced in telecommunication is reduced ability to use nonverbal communication to convey… Continue Reading
Video based feedback for the Improvement of Surgical Technique (VISTA): A video sharing platform to support improvement in surgical technique
Cary Jo R Schlick, MD, Yue-Yung Hu, MD, MPH, Jane L Holl, MD, MPH, Karl Y Bilimoria, Jonah J Stulberg. Northwestern UniversityOBJECTIVE OF THE TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICE: The technical skill of operating surgeons is associated with post-operative complications, yet few options exist to support practicing surgeons in the continuous improvement of their technical skills. Support… Continue Reading
Validation of a novel connected “smart” stoma bag to monitor output and skin condition in ostomates
Robert I Fearn, MD1, David Ziring, MD2, Karen Solis, MEd3, Irina Dorofeeva, MSc3, Chris Landon, MD4. 1Homerton University Hospital, 2Cedars Sinai Hospital, 311 Health and Technologies Inc., 4Ventura County Medical CenterBackground: Intestinal stomas are frequently constructed by colorectal surgeons either electively or emergently. Perioperative high stoma output is associated with increased length of stay, readmission… Continue Reading
Using the best wearable sensor in facilitating hands-free, sterile control in the operating room: the TedTrial.
Marilou Jansen, MD1, H.A.W. Meijer, MD1, T.P. Grantcharov, Prof2, M.P. Schijven, Prof1. 1Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, 2St. Michael's HospitalObjective: Interaction with electronically controlled operating room (OR) systems embedded in modern surgical environments is everyday practice for surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). While there is a non-sterile operating nurse available in the OR, capable of… Continue Reading
Using Population Analysis to Evaluate the Progress of Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Learning
Elham Rastegari1, Hesham Ali, PhD1, Carl Nelson, PhD2, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD3, Ka-Chun Siu, PhD3. 1University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 3University of Nebraska Medical CenterIntroduction: With the increased sophistication of medical instruments and the growing importance of their functionality, the problem of assessing the proficiency of operating such instruments has emerged as… Continue Reading
Use of Near-Infrared Imaging and a Lighted Bougie to Improve Sleeve Gastrectomy Technique
Sarah Assali, DO1, Salim Abunnaja, MD2, Nezar Jrebi, MD2, Lawrence Tabone, MD2, Paolo Fontes, MD2, Nova Szoka, MD2. 1Allegheny General Hospital, 2West Virginia University Ruby Memorial HospitalIntroduction: This pilot study describes a novel use of near infrared imaging in laparoscopic surgery. Specifically, it examines the use of a near infrared camera and lighted bougie during… Continue Reading
USE OF ALTERNATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE LAPAROSCOPIC STAPLER RELOAD CARTRIDGES IN BARIATRIC SURGERY : A PROSPECTIVE, TWO-CENTER PILOT
Joshua P Landreneau, MD, MSc1, Andrew T Strong, MD1, Joel S Frieder, MD2, Stacy Brethauer, MD1, Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD2, Samuel Szomstein, MD2, John Rodriguez, MD1. 1Cleveland Clinic, 2Cleveland Clinic FloridaObjective: The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new brand of a compatible laparoscopic staplers under the 510(k) process as… Continue Reading
Unsupervised detection of tool presence in endoscopic video frames
David Z Li1, Masaru Ishii, MD, PhD2, Russell H Taylor, PhD1, Gregory D Hager, PhD1, Ayushi Sinha, PhD1. 1The Johns Hopkins University, 2Johns Hopkins Medical InstitutionsObjective: The aim of our work is to develop an unsupervised approach for tool detection in endoscopic video data. There is an abundance of medical imaging data available, but most of… Continue Reading
Trans Abdominal Strap for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia
Michael J Tozzi, Chief Executive Officer. TAS Medical, Inc.We seek to eliminate the need for surgical mesh in ventral hernia repairs and to convert procedures from open surgery to a laparoscopic repair. There are 350,000 ventral hernia repairs in the United States each year and many more around the globe. Most of these surgeries (~75%)… Continue Reading
Tomorrow’s Surgical Robots Promise New Options: Dual-Field Synchronous Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) in a Preclinical Model Using the Versius Surgical System
Sam B Atallah1, Eduardo Parra-Davila2, Armando Melani3. 1HCA Oviedo Medical Center, 2Good Samaritan Hospital, 3IRCAD BrazilObjective: To evaluate the feasibility of the Versius surgical robotic system for transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) in a preclinical setting. Application: Robotic, dual-field abdominal and transanal synchronous access was obtained using the modular configuration of the Versius surgical robotic… Continue Reading
Tissue Perfusion Data in Real-Time During Surgery: A Revolutionary New Medical Imaging Technology
Thomas B Ferguson Jr, Adjunct Professor, Chief Medical Officer1, Cheng Chen, PhD, Chief Technology Officer1, Bryent Tucker, MSBE1, Jeffery Basham, MBA, CEO2. 1East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute, 2RFPi, Inc.Objective of the Technology: Light in the visible spectrum guides surgical decision-making by enabling the surgeon to intraoperatively define anatomy. Ionizing radiation (catheterization, CT) and MRI… Continue Reading
The Use of a 5mm Endoscopic Stapler in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
David Coyle, MD, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCSI, Kate B Savoie, MD, Karen A Diefenbach, MD. Nationwide Children's HospitalObjective of the Device: Appendectomy is the most common surgical emergency. In order to mitigate high operating room charges associated with longer surgeries, many surgeons use endoscopic staplers to divide the appendix base and, sometimes, the mesoappendix. Traditionally… Continue Reading
The Sufentanil Sublingual Tablet 30 mcg for Management of Post-operative Pain Following A Range of Abdominal Surgeries
Jacob Hutchins, MD1, David Leiman, MD2, Karen DiDonato, MSN, RN3, Pamela Palmer, MD, PhD3. 1University of Minnesota, 2Victoria Medical Center, 3AcelRx PharmaceuticalsOBJECTIVE: Following completion of a comprehensive clinical program, the Sufentanil Sublingual Tablet 30 mcg (“SST 30 mcg”; DSUVIA™) was recently approved by the U.S. FDA for management of acute pain in adults severe enough… Continue Reading
THE ROAD AHEAD FOR ENDOLUMINAL INTERVENTION: ENDOO & RED PROJECTS
Alberto Arezzo. University of TorinoThere is a clear need to increase early diagnosis of colorectal neoplasms to allow more local excisions and perform organ-sparing surgery. Current screening policies failed to reach reasonable attendance by the population as colonoscopy is perceived as uncomfortable and undignified. The rate of the population screened in Europe does not reach… Continue Reading
The illuminated pointing device for laparoscopic surgery
Akihiro Takai, MD, PhD, Yasutsugu Takada, MD, PhD, Katsunori Sakamoto, MD, Takashi Matsui, MD, Yoshitomo Ueno, MD, Takeshi Utsunomiya, MD, Masahiko Honjo, MD, Hitoshi Inoue, MD, PhD, Kohei Ogawa, MD, PhD. Ehime University HospitalIn laparoscopic surgery, we usually observe the organs in the same direction as we proceed with the dissection, in order to avoid… Continue Reading