Closure Versus Non-closure of Hernia Defect During Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
Marianna Zeichen, MD, Wilmer Mata, MD, Henry J Lujan, MD, Irving Jorge, MD, Victor Maciel, MD, Dustin Lee, DO, Eddie Gomez, MD, Alejandro M Hernandez, MD, Gustavo Plasencia, MD. Jackson South Community Hospital Introduction: There are few published data regarding the benefits of closing the hernia fascial defect during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Comparison of Single Port and Conventional Laparoscopic Colectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Jensen T Poon, MBBS MS, Chi-wai Cheung, MBBS, Wai-lun Law, MBBS MS, Joe K Fan, MBBS MS, Siu-hung Lo, MBBS, Miu Y Chan, MBBS. Department of Surgery & Department of Anesthesia, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong Introduction:This randomized controlled study compared the operative outcome of single port laparoscopic colectomy (SPLC)… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Aerosolised Intraperitoneal Local Anesthetic (aila): A Novel Method of Anesthetic Administration in Laparoscopic Surgery. Assessment of Safety and Feasibility
A M Mcdermott, MD, K Mieske, MD, K H Chang, MD, A Abeidi, MD, B H Harte, MD, M J Kerin, MD MCh, O J Mcanena, MD. Discipline of Surgery, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland and the Galway Clinic, Doughiska, Galway, Ireland IntroductionLaparoscopic surgery has revolutionised the management of many… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Technology Assessment
Significant Transfer of Surgical Skills Obtained With an Advanced Laparoscopic Training Curriculum; Feasibility of Learning Advanced Laparoscopy in a General Surgery Residency.
Julian Varas, MD, Ricardo Mejía, MD, Oslando Padilla, PhDS, Felipe Maluenda, MS, Napoleon Salgado, MD, Arnoldo Riquelme, MD, Jorge Martinez, MD, Nicolas Jarufe, MD, Rajesh Aggarwal, MBBS MA PhD FRCS, Camilo Boza, MD. Department of Digestive Surgery. Surgery Division. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile INTRODUCTION: Currently, there is no valid competency based training programs… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adult and Pediatric Obese Patients: A Comparative Study
Aayed R Alqahtani, FRCSC FACS, Mohamed Elahmedi, MD, Hussam Alamri, MD. King Saud University, College of Medicine, Department of Surgery IntroductionBariatric surgery is currently the most effective approach for long-term weight loss in morbidly obese adults. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a recent bariatric procedure that has gained widespread popularity due to its association… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Revision of Failed Traditional Fundoplication Using Esophyx Transoral Fundoplication
Reginald C. W Bell, MD, Katherine D. Freeman, NP, Rachel Hufford, RN. SurgOne P.C. Introduction:Recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after traditional fundoplication occurs due to loosening of the fundoplication without a weakening of the hiatal closure in 10-30% of cases. Although laparoscopic revision of failed fundoplication has been reported to be effective and safe… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Thirty Day Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Elderly Using Acs/nsqip Database
Ashkan Moazzez, MD FACS, Rodney J Mason, MD PhD FACS, Namir Katkhouda, MD FACS. H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center, University of Southern California INTRODUCTION: Although laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is becoming the procedure of choice rather than open appendectomy (OA) in treatment of appendicitis in general population, its role has not been widely studied… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Data-based Self-study Guidelines for the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Examination
Maria A Cassera, BS, Bin Zheng, MD PhD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Division, The Oregon Clinic Introduction:The goal of this study is to analyze residents’ performance on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) manual skills tasks following the American Board of Surgery mandate in 2010, and provide a set… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Reduced Port Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Total Proctocolectomy and Ileal J Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: A Case Matched Study
Meagan Costedio, Erman Aytac, Emre Gorgun, Ravi P Kiran, Feza Remzi. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH, USA Introduction: Our institution first reported the feasibility and safety of single-incision (SILS) laparoscopic total proctocolectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis (TPC/IPAA). In order to improve efficiency while maintaining the cosmetic… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Acute Versus Elective Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection for Diverticulitis
Marty Zdichavsky, MD, Tobias Meile, MD, Maximillian Von Feilitzsch, MD, Dörte Wichmann, MD, Alfred Königsrainer, MD. University Hospital Tuebingen, Germany Objective: Surgical treatment of acute sigmoid diverticulitis is still under debate while elective laparoscopic treatment has proven short-term benefits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Do Experienced Open Surgeons Learn Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Faster? A Study for the National Training Program in England
Danilo Miskovic, MD, Melody Ni, PhD, Amjad Parvaiz, FRCS, Austin Acheson, MD, Ian Jenkins, MD, John Griffith, MD, Mark Coleman, MD, George Hanna, PhD. Imperial College London Introduction: It remains unclear to what degree experience in open surgery impacts the learning of the according laparoscopic operation. The aim of this study was to investigate… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Marginal Ulcer After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: What Have We Really Learned?
Kevin M El-hayek, MD, Poochong Timratana, MD, Hideharu Shimizu, MD, Bipan Chand, MD FACS. Cleveland Clinic INTRODUCTION: The definition of marginal ulcer (MU) following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is widely debated. A significant variation of incidence is reported with ulcers being categorized as early or late based on timing from operation. The objective of our… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Malignant Lesions – Safe and Effective!
Gideon Sroka, MD MSc, Nadav Slijper, MD, Dan Shteinberg, MD, Husam Mady, MD, Ibrahim Mattar, MD. Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel Introduction: Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (LA) is the treatment of choice for benign adrenal lesions. Size of the lesion and radiologic features define the risk for malignancy. In lesions… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Normokinetic Biliary Dyskinesia: A Novel Diagnosis
Christopher G Ducoin, MD MPH, Daryl D Wier, MD FACS. Orlando Health, Center for Digestive and Metabolic Surgery Background:Biliary dyskinesia diagnosed with CCK-HIDA scan and ejection fraction less than 35% has been successfully treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with resolution of symptoms ranging from 77%-97%. However, there is a population of patients with symptomatic biliary… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Analysis of Eye Gaze: Do Novice Surgeons Look at the Same Location As Expert Surgeons During a Laparoscopic Operation?
Rana Khan, MD, Geoffrey Tien, Stella Atkins, Bin Zheng, MD, Ormond N Panton, MD, Adam T Meneghetti, MD MHSc. UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Introduction:The purpose of this study is to see if eye-tracking technology can be used to detect differences in the eye gaze pattern between expert and novice surgeons. Eye-tracking… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation