Eye Tracking As a Tool to Measure Laparoscopic Skill
Objective of the Study: To determine if eye tracking technology can be used to accurately assess laparoscopic skill. There remains a continued lack of objectively determining the skill level of a laparoscopic surgeon. We are investigating eye tracking as a means to objectively determine the laparoscopic skill level of the surgeon. Methods and Procedures: The… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Factors Associated with Colostomy Reversal
Introduction: The natural history of colostomies and end ileostomies for colonic disease is not well documented in the literature. The primary objective of this study is to identify factors which impact colostomy and ileostomy reversal among patients with colonic diseases Methods: A retrospective review of patients with end ileostomies and colostomies was performed at a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Factors influencing operation time of laparoscopy-Assisted distal subtotal gastrectomy: A large-scale Korean multicenter study
Purpose: There is little information on patient selection criteria for laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) that would facilitate a successful initial experience for a surgeon new to the procedure. The aims of this multicenter study were to assess the effect between operation time and frequency of LADG and determine patient selection criteria that will allow increased… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Factors predicting laparoscopic skill performance
INTRODUCTION:The factors that affect surgical skill development are not fully understood. There has been growing interest in the impact of self-assessment on surgical skill performance. The purpose of this study was to identify the variables that predict laparoscopic skill performance. METHODS:Medical students and surgical residents (n=29) completed a self-assessment questionnaire regarding their laparoscopic proficiency. After… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Fast-track rehabilitation after colorectal surgery – prospective analysis of 100 consecutive patients.
The patients after colorectal surgery undergo complex rehabilitation postoperatively. A standard model of the postoperative rehabilitation covered complete mobilization of the patient on the second postoperative day and oral feeding 4 – 5 days after surgery. With this model mean time of postoperative hospitalization ranged between 6 – 10 days and the risk of postoperative… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Fast Tracking Suspected Colorectal Cancer Patients – Is It Time to Reflect Our Current Practice?
IntroductionEarly detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) can improve survival rate. To aid fast tracking suspected CRC referrals from primary to secondary care, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines (2005)^ were published in UK for these patients to be referred and seen in a secondary care centre within two weeks (TWR). However, not every patient… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Fate of asymptomatic gallstones: The natural history of leaving gallstones behind during bariatric procedures
Background: Expectant management of asymptomatic gallstones during bariatric procedures has been suggested. The risk factors and risk of developing subsequent symptoms or complications of this specific group remains uncertain. Materials and Methods: After IRB approval, a retrospective review of 796 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, or sleeve gastrectomy between… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Feasibility of Endoscopic Transgastric (ETGN) and Transvaginal (ETVN) Nephrectomy in the Porcine Animal Model.
BACKGROUND: Prior studies demonstrate the feasibility of NOTES organ resection. Aim of this study was to develop an endoscopic minimally-invasive resection of the kidney. METHODS: Using an endoscopic transgastric (N=2) and transvaginal (N=4) approach, resection of the kidney was performed in the porcine animal model. RESULTS: Six female swine underwent endoscopy with a double-channel gastroscope.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Feasibility of NOTES in a Porcine Model for Lysis of Adhesions and Appendectomy
Introduction: Appendectomy and small bowel enterolysis for adhesions are commonly performed general surgical procedures. Our lab aimed to assess the feasibility of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for appendectomy and lysis of adhesions (LOA) using a live porcine model.Methods: The bicornuate uterus of the female swine has been used previously as a model for… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Feasibility of Self-Appraisal in Assessing Operative Performance in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
AimsAssessing surgical technical skills (TS) in a structured manner is a topical issue in the current surgical environment. To date there has been no attempt to comprehensively assess both generic and operation specific TS in live advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery, in this study we aim to develop and validate a new tool which can assesses… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Fewer Gastrojejunostomy Strictures and Marginal Ulcers with Absorbable Suture
BACKGROUND: The upsurge of gastric bypass procedures has been accompanied by an increase in anastomotic strictures and marginal ulcers. In the reported literature, the gastrojejunostomy strictures in 3-27% and ulcerates in 1-16% of cases. Several anastomotic techniques are used; however, no study has specifically addressed whether choice of reinforcing suture affects rates of stricture or… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Fibrin Sealant (Tissucol) Enhances Tissue Integration of cPTFE Meshes and Reduces Early Adhesion Formation in Experimental IPOM Repair
AbstractBackground: The laparoscopic intraabdominal peritoneal onlay mesh repair (IPOM) is a common technique for the reinforcement of multiple ventral hernias or defined defects after laparotomies. However, the placement of synthetic meshes in the intraabdominal cavity can be associated with severe complications. Adhesions frequently originate from the implant and protruding parts of fixation devices, presenting a… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
First experience of human NOTES in Ukraine: Transvaginal and transumbilical rendezvous cholecystectomy
Introduction. The biggest problem for safeness of NOTES is the great possibility of contamination spreading from natural orifice into the peritoneal cavity. Currently transvaginal approach seems to be the simplest in access and wound closure. Thus, the aim of our study was evaluation of peritoneal contamination and adhesions formation after transvaginal and transumbilical rendezvous approach… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Five year experience in laparoscopic appendectomy in a private general Hospital in Mexico City
Five year experience in laparoscopic appendectomy in a private general Hospital in Mexico CityObjetive.- To describe the surgical approach and laparoscopic management of acute appendicitis, report and compare our results with the literature.Methods.- We review and included all laparoscopic appendectomy procedures (L.A.P.) in a five year period realized in Hospital Espanol in Mexico City. Statistical… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
FLS Test is Transferable to ProMIS Simulator
INTRODUCTION: The McGill Inanimate System for Training and Evaluation of Laparoscopic Skills (MISTELS) is comprised of five tasks with an objective scoring system, and has been incorporated by SAGES in their Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program. MISTELS has high inter-rater and test-retest reliability and correlates with operative skill. However, the FLS program is labor… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation