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
Morbidity and Mortality in Bariatric Surgery using Age and BMI stratification- A NSQIP data study
Aliu Sanni, MD, Sebastian Perez, MPH, Rachel Medbery, MD, Hernan Urrego, MD, Craig McCready, MD, Juan Toro, MD, Ankit Patel, MD, Arvin Singh, MD, Jahnavi Srinivasan, MD, Barbara Pettitt, MD, Edward Lin, DO, John Sweeney, MD, Scott Davis, MD. Department of General & GI Surgery, Emory University Hospital. Introduction: Bariatric surgery results in long-term weight… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Complications of Laparoscopic Transgastric ERCP in Patients with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Kevin L Grimes, MD, Kirpal Singh, MD, Maurice E Arregui, MD. St. Vincent Hospital. Introduction As more patients undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the population with altered anatomy continues to increase. This presents a challenge when duodenal access is required for ERCP. One technique, first described by Peters & Gagne in 2002, is laparoscopic transgastric ERCP.… Continue Reading
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
Long-term Follow up after Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery in patients with Barrett’s Esophagus
Ellen H Morrow, MD, Daniel Bushyhead, BA, Eelco Wassenaar, MD, Marcelo Hinojosa, MD, Maximiliano Loviscek, MD, Carlos Pellegrini, MD, Brant Oelschlager, MD. University of Washington. Introduction Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is caused by chronic gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is hypothesized that laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (LARS) may change the natural course of BE. The purpose… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgical Management of Small Bowel Obstruction – A Comparison of Outcomes
James P Byrne, BScEng, MD, Fady Saleh, MD, MPH, FRCSC, Luciano Ambrosini, MD, Carolina Jimenez, MD, Joshua Gnanasegaram, Fayez Quereshy, MD, MBA, FRCSC, Timothy D Jackson, MD, MPH, FRCSC, Allan Okrainec, MDCM, MHPE, FACS, FRCSC. Division of General Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto. As the laparoscopic management of acute small bowel obstruction (SBO)… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Improved Survival Following Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy Compared to Open Surgery
Oliver C Burdall, James Fullick, Alexander P Boddy, Jane Blazeby, Richard Krysztopik, Christopher Streets, Andrew Hollowood, Christopher P Barham, Daniel R Titcomb. Bristol Royal Infirmary. INTRODUCTION Oesophageal cancer is one of the top ten most common cancers and increasing in incidence worldwide. As with other areas of surgery, minimally invasive techniques have been used to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
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
Prospective study of Open Mesh versus Laparoscopic Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Mahak Chauhan, MBBS, Ashwani Kumar, MD, Anand Munghate, MD, Dr. Ashvind Bawa, MD. Government Medical College and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India. Background: Open Lichenstein repair method is commonly used to repair inguinal hernia although developing technology has led surgeons to consider using laparoscopy for the treatment of this commonly seen surgical disease. Here we have… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Ergonomic Enhancements for Laparoscopic Surgery Using Surgical Platforms
Charles B Becker, BS, MEM, J Scott Roth, MD. University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Introduction. Traditionally, the operating room environment requires the surgeon to stand adjacent to an operating room table. Although this interface was suitable for open operations, the dynamics of laparoscopic surgery may require alternative solutions. Surgical platforms are apparatuses designed to… Continue Reading
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
Robot-assisted Surgical Task Performance Confers Ergonomic Benefits Compared to Laparoscopic Task Performance
Ahmed M Zihni, MD, MPH, Jaime A Cavallo, MD, MPHS, Ikechukwu Ohu, BS, Sohyung Cho, PhD, Michael M Awad, MD, PhD. Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine; Department of Engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. INTRODUCTION: Surgeons suffer significant ergonomic stress when performing laparoscopic procedures. Robotic surgery has been touted for the potential ergonomic… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic liver resection using the rubber band technique: its usefulness and perioperative outcome of 100 consecutive cases
Sung Hoon Choi, MD, Gi Hong Choi, MD, Dai Hoon Han, MD, Jin Sub Choi, MD, PhD. Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. Introduction: Although laparoscopic liver resection is increasingly performed worldwide, surgeons still face technical challenge according to multiple different procedures by tumor locations. Therefore,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- HPB
Laparoscopic Roux-limb placement for the management of chronic proximal fistulas after sleeve gastrectomy.
Simon van de Vrande, Jacques Himpens, PhD, Ramon Vilallonga, PhD. AZ Sint Blasius. Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an increasingly popular bariatric procedure. However, after LSG, leaks may occur that are difficult to treat and that can persist for months. Treatment is controversial and ranges from stent placement to total gastrectomy. We propose an… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity