Delay in the Repair of Obstructed Paraesophageal Hernias Increases Post-operative Septic Complications
Neil H Bhayani, MD MHS, Ashwin A Kurian, MBBS, Kevin M Reavis, MD, Christy M Dunst, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. The Orgeon Clinic INTRODUCTIONIncarceration and obstruction of an intra-thoracic stomach are complications of paraesophageal hernias (PEH). Emergent surgery for PEH is considered to have worse outcomes when compared to elective repair. Gastric decompression… Continue Reading
Delayed anastomotic leaks following right colectomy: A retrospective review & case series
J Koury, MD, P Maxwell, MD, G Isenberg, MD, S Goldstein, MD. Thomas Jefferson University Introduction: The reported acceptable incidence of anastomotic leak following a colon resection is reported to be approximately 3-6%. Some authors have noted a 1% leak rate for right colectomy occurring within 30 days of the procedure. While this is… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Design and Evaluation of Permanent Magnet-based Probe Having Adjustable Magnetic Force for Bowel Retraction in Laparoscopic Surgery
Objective To develop a permanent magnet-based probe with adjustable magnetic field strength for retraction and controlled release of magnetised tissue during laparoscopic surgery. Method Probe development was conducted using a computer-aided design (Solidworks) and a finite element method package (COMSOL Multiphysics) for simulation and optimization. Two designs were exploited: Design 1 changes the… Continue Reading
Detecting Abnormalities in Endoscopic Examinations By Combining Information From Multiple Images
Qian Zhao, Gerard E Mullin, MD, Max Q-h Meng, PhD, Themistocles Dassopoulos, MD, Rajesh Kumar, PhD. Johns Hopkins University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Washington University School of Medicine INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic, and more recently wireless capsule endoscopic (CE) examinations produce large number of images (e.g. over 50,000 images for CE), not all of which… Continue Reading
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Determination of the Ideal Posture for the Surgeon During Laparoscopic Surgery
Cas Van 't Hullenaar, MD, Maarten Van Alphen, BSc, Matthijs Hendriks, BSc, Ivo Broeders, Professor. Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort / University Medical Center Utrecht/ Twente University, Eschede Abstract Background: Physical discomfort is frequently reported by surgeons performing endoscopic procedures. Musculoskeletal fatigue and other physical complaints during laparoscopy can result in work related injuries for… Continue Reading
Developing a Needs Assessment for Standardized Surgical Resident Training in Basic Electrosurgical Principles
Jeffrey L Eakin, MD, Catherine E Beck, MD, Rebecca Detorre, Dean J Mikami, MD. The Ohio State University Medical Center Introduction: Unintended electrosurgical injuries are preventable complications that may be a direct result of an insufficient fund of knowledge pertaining to electrophysics and electrosurgical equipment. In fact, some studies estimate that electrosurgical injuries may… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Developing and Validating an iPad Based Laparoscopic Trainer
Objective of the technology:Access to facilities that allow one to develop their laparoscopic skills is very limited in the hospital environment and courses can be very expensive. We set out to build a cheap yet effective trainer to allow laparoscopic skill acquisition in the home or classroom environment based on using a tablet as a… Continue Reading
Development and Evaluation of a Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Simulator and Procedural Rating Scale
Byron F Santos, MD, Eric S Hungness, MD, Taylor J Reif, BS, Alexander P Nagle, MD, Deborah M Rooney, PhD, Nathaniel J Soper, MD. Northwestern University Department of Surgery Introduction: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is an effective, single-stage treatment for choledocholithiasis. However, LCBDE requires specific cognitive and technical skills, is infrequently performed… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Development of a Virtual Reality Notes Simulator
Kai Matthes, MD PhD, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, PhD, Arun Nemani, BS, Woojin Ahn, PhD, Masayuki Kato, MD PhD, Daniel B Jones, MD, Steven Schwaitzberg, MD, Suvranu De, ScD. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA and Center for Modeling, Simulation and Imaging in Medicine, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY INTRODUCTION Virtual reality (VR) simulation has been beneficial… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Development of an Ergonomic Instrument for Laparoscopic and Less Surgery
Jakeb D Riggle, Adam E De Laveaga, Jake Kaufman, Chad A Lagrange, MD, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD FACS, M Susan Hallbeck, PhD PE CPE. University of Nebraska - Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center The most common laparoscopic surgical tools in use have been shown to be detrimental to surgeons’ health, causing hand and… Continue Reading
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Development of an Intracavitary Perfusion Device for Laparoscopic Hepatectomy With Water-filled Endoscopic Surgery (wafles)
Objective of the deviceIn recent years, the number of hospitals that perform laparoscopic-assisted hepatectomy as a less-invasive approach is increasing with development and improvement in medical devices and the advancement of surgical techniques. However, because the liver has a very rich blood supply, it is important to intraoperatively determine the hepatic vascular distribution for safe… Continue Reading
Development of Metallic Reusable Port for Single Port Surgery: Possibility of Enhancement of Operability and Operation Cost Reduction
Single Port Surgery (SPS) has become used worldwide as a minimally invasive surgery method. However, many SPS ports are polymer-made disposable products, which could cause problems such as steep rise of medical cost or increase of management cost of medical waste, leading to environmental problems. We invented a metallic reusable port for SPS. Smooth fixing… Continue Reading
Development of Novel Electrospun Absorbable Polycaprolactone (PCL) Scaffolds for Hernia Repair Applications
Gregory C Ebersole, MS MS, Evan G Buettmann, Matthew R Macewan, BSE, Michael E Tang, BS, Margaret M Frisella, RN, Brent D Matthews, MD, Corey R Deeken, PhD. Washington University in St. Louis INTRODUCTION: Permanent hernia repair materials rely on pro-fibrotic wound healing. As a result, repair sites are commonly composed of disorganized fibrotic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Development of Novel Electrospun Absorbable Polycaprolactone (PCL) Scaffolds for Hernia Repair Applications
INTRODUCTION: Permanent hernia repair materials rely on pro-fibrotic wound healing. As a result, repair sites are commonly composed of disorganized fibrotic tissue, resulting in greater risk of re-herniation. Electrospun scaffolds are a novel class of biomaterials which may provide a unique platform for the design of increasingly advanced soft tissue repair materials. These scaffolds are… Continue Reading
Development of the Hypereye Medical System for Endoscopic Surgery
Michiya Kobayashi, MD PhD, Takayuki Sato, MD PhD, Takeki Sugimoto, MD PhD, Ken Okamoto, MD PhD, Ken Dabanaka, MD, Tsutomu Namikawa, MD PhD, Takehiro Okabayashi, MD PhD, Kazuhiro Hanazaki, MD PhD. Department of Human Health and Medical Sciences, Hospital Administration Section, Department of Cardiovascular Control, and Department of Surgery, Kochi Medical School INTRODUCTIONWe developed… Continue Reading
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