Motor Response to Multiple Rapid Swallows (mrs) Can Predict Dysphagia in Patients Scheduled for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
Nathaniel Stoikes, MD, Jesse Drapekin, RA, Anisa Shaker, MD, Vladimir Kushnir, MD, L. Michael Brunt, MD, C. Prakash Gyawali, MD. Division of Gastroenterology and Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis INTRODUCTION: When multiple swallows (MRS) are rapidly administered, esophageal peristalsis is inhibited, and pronounced lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Initial Robotic Bariatric Surgery Experience in an Established Program: A Descriptive Analysis.
Anthony M Gonzalez, MD FACS FASMBS, Jorge R Rabaza, MD FACS FASMBS, Carmen Rodriguez, RN MSHSA, Maria Fuego, RN BSN. South Miami Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida, South Miami, Florida Research has argued that robotic surgery not only provides patients with the same long-term postoperative benefits, but a lowered threat of surgical complications (Snyder,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
The Benefits of Diagnostic Laparoscopy in the Evaluation of Abdominal Trauma
Jay N Collins, MD, Rebecca C Britt, MD, Leonard J Weireter, MD, L D Britt, MD MPH. Eastern Virginia Medical School INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) against non-therapeutic laparotomy (NTL) in the setting of acute abdominal or thoracoabdominal trauma. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of adult trauma patients older… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Surgical Outcomes and Operative Risk of Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma: Results From a Large Single Center Cohort
Oh Jeong, MD, Young Kyu Park, MD PhD, Mi Ran Jeong, MD, Kwang Yong Kim, MD. Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, South Korea Background: Compared to the widespread use of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) for early gastric cancer, laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) still remains as a challenging procedure, because of its… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Pre- And Intra-operative Lidocaine Injection for Preemptive Analgesics in Laparoscopic Gastrectomy: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-controlled Study
Tae Han Kim, MD, Hyun Kang, MD, Yoo Shin Choi, MD, Joong Min Park, MD, Kyong Choun Chi, MD. College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University BackgroundThe preemptive intravenous injection of local anesthetics is known to improve postoperative pains in abdominal surgery. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of intravenous lidocaine injection… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Basic Science
Surgeons Don’t Know What They Don’t Know About the Safe Use of Energy in Surgery
Liane S Feldman, MD, Pascal Fuchshuber, MD PhD, Daniel B Jones, MS MD, Jessica Mischna, Steven D Schwaitzberg, MD, Fuse Task Force . McGill University, The Permanente Medical Group,Harvard Medical School, SAGES, Cambridge Heath Alliance Introduction: Surgeons have not been required to train on the energy-based devices they use in the operating room or… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Combined Paraesophageal Hernia Repair and Partial Longitudinal Gastrectomy in Obese Patients With Symptomatic Paraesophageal Hernias
John H Rodriguez, MD, Kevin El-hayek, MD, Poochong Timratana, MD, Matthew Kroh, MD, Bipan Chand, MD. Cleveland Clinic Foundation INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia. Studies have demonstrated poor symptom control in obese patients undergoing fundoplication. The ideal operation remains elusive, however, addressing both obesity and the… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Impact of Surgical Technique and Splenic Size On Post-operative Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
Ivanesa Pardo, MD, Rahul Reddy, MD, Eric Wiebke, MD, Don Selzer, MD. Indiana University School of Medicine Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a well documented complication after splenectomy. The incidence of PVT in symptomatic patients has been reported to be up to 15 % and up to 50% in asymptomatic patients through postoperative… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Gastric Electrical Stimulation With Enterra for Drug-resistant Gastroparesis
Nv G Jayanthi, MD FRCS, Sp L Dexter, MD FRCS, Ai Sarela, MD FRCS. Department of Upper Gastrointestinal, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, UK Introduction: Drug-resistant gastroparesis is a debilitating condition. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that most, but not all, patients get significant relief from vomiting by gastric electrical… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colorectal Tumors
Eun-jung Lee, MD, Jae Bum Lee, MD, Suk Hee Lee, MD PhD, Do Sun Kim, MD PhD, Doo Han Lee, MD PhD, Du Seok Lee, MD PhD, Eui Gon Youk, MD PhD. Daehang Hospital Purpose: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is a very useful endoscopic technique, making it possible to perform an en bloc resection… Continue Reading
Comparison of Early Mobilization and Diet Rehabilitation Program With Conventional Care After Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Sung-min Lee, MD, Je-ho Jang, MD, Duck-woo Kim, PhD, Seung-chul Heo, PhD, Seung-yong Jeong, PhD, Kyu-ju Park, PhD, Sung-bum Kang, PhD. Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine , Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul National University Hospital Purpose: Although the early recovery program was reported to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Lightweight Mesh Repair vs Primary Repair With Teflon Patch Buttress for Large and Giant Hiatal Hernias: Prospective Randomized Trial
V.v. Grubnik, Prof, A.v. Malynovskyy, PhD, O.v. Grubnik, PhD, V.v. Ilyashenko, PhD. Odessa national medical university Background. Mesh repair of large and giant hiatal hernias may reduce recurrence rate compared to primary repair. However, it may cause prosthesis-related esophageal strictures and erosions. It was suggested that primary posterior suture repair with buttressing by teflon… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Endowrist Versus Wrist: A Case-controlled Study Comparing Robotic Versus Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Frederick H Koh, Ker-kan Tan, Charles B Tsang, Dean C Koh. Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore Introduction: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) is one of the most challenging colorectal procedures. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of robotic assisted laparoscopic (RAL) and hand assisted laparoscopic (HAL)… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Environmental Contamination As a Result of Aerosolized Blood and Fluid During Laparoscopic Surgery.
Richard K Englehardt, MD, Brent Nowak, Michael V Seger, MD, Frank D Duperier, MD. University of Texas Medical Center at Houston, Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas IntroductionLaparoscopic surgery is known to provide many advantages to patients by reducing post-operative pain, shortening hospital stays, and reducing incision related co-morbidities. Surgeon and staff exposure to blood… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Analysis of Practice Patterns in 66103 Laparoscopic and Open Cholecystectomies Using the NSQIP Database
Jesse R Gutnick, MD, Allan E Siperstein, MD. Cleveland Clinic INTRODUCTIONThe National Surgical Quality Improvement (NSQIP) database provides an opportunity to observe practice patterns for cholecystectomy. METHODS AND PROCEDURES 66103 laparoscopic (LC) and open cholecystectomies (OC) +/- intra-operative cholangiograms (+IOC) and common bile duct explorations (+CBDE) were extracted from the NSQIP database (2007-2009) and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- HPB