Laparoscopic Colectomy Significantly Decreases Length of Stay When Compared to Open Operation
A Stefanou, MD, C Reickert, MD, A Falvo, DO, V Velanovich, MD, I Rubinfeld, MD. Henry Ford Hospital Introduction: The goal of our study is to evaluate if patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy have a statistically shorter length of stay when compared to patients undergoing open colectomy. We evaluated National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Outcomes and Costs of Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy: Comparison to Open Resection in a Single Centre
Adrian M Fox, Dr, Kristen B Pitzul, Faizal D Bhojani, Dr, Max Kaplan, Carol-anne Moulton, Dr, Alice Wei, Dr, Sean P Cleary, Dr, Allan Okrainec. Division Of General Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ONTARIO; Division Of General Surgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ONTARIO Introduction: Surgical resection for distal pancreatic… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
A Matched Case-Controlled Study of Single Incision and Conventional Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Patients in a Single U.S. Center with 1 Year Follow-Up
S. VITHIANANTHAN, MD, D GERO, MD, J Zhang, BS, J T Machan, M Vera, md. Department of Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, The Miriam Hospital Providence RI and Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital du Chablais, Monthey, Switzerland INTRODUCTIONSingle incision laparoscopic gastric banding (SIL-GB) has been reported to be safe and feasible. This matched… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
The Role of Short- Limb Roux-En-Y Reconstruction for Failed Anti- Reflux Surgery: A Single Center 5-Year Experience
K I Makris, MD, A Panwar, MD, A Ali, BS, B Willer, MD, T H Lee, MD, S K Mittal, MD. Department of surgery, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska Introduction: The aim of our study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of short-limb Roux-en-Y (SLRNY) reconstruction for failed anti-reflux procedures. Methods: Prospectively collected data was… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Outcomes of Ventral Hernia Repair in the Non Obese and the Obese
Mohamed Dahman, MD, Katherine Graw, MD, Anna Dietrich-Covington, NP, Bruce Schirmer, MD, Peter Hallowell, MD. Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA Introduction: Obesity has been associated with an increased incidence of hernia recurrence, wound infection, and possible worse outcomes after hernia repair. With more major abdominal… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (less) Surgery with Traditional Multiple Port Laparoscopic Surgery for Adjustable Gastric Banding
John N Afthinos, MD, Koji Park, MD, Ninan Koshy, MBBS, James J McGinty, MD, Julio A Teixeira, MD FACS. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY Introduction: Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery for adjustable gastric band placement has been described in several case series, demonstrating safety and feasibility. To date, no prospective trials have evaluated the clinical outcomes… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After a Quarter of a Century: Why Do We Still Convert?
Balazs I Lengyel, MD, Dan E Azagury, MD, Maria T Panizales, MS, Jill Steinberg, MPH RN, David C Brooks, MD, Stanley W Ashley, MD, Ali Tavakkolizadeh, MD. Department of General Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Surgical Planning Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA BACKGROUND:… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Comparison of Clavien Class IV and V Complications for Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomy Using NSQIP Data and Risk Adjustment
Shawn Webb, MD, Ilan Rubinfeld, MD, Velanovich Vic, MD, M H, MD, Reickert Craig, MD. Henry Ford Health Systems Introduction: Is laparoscopic colectomy independently protective from ICU level complications when compared to open colectomy? Laparoscopic colectomy has been associated with fewer postoperative complications compared to open colectomy. However, it is unclear whether this is true… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Five Strategies That Reduce Total Length of Stay for Colorectal Surgery At Academic Teaching Hospitals
Mary-Anne Aarts, MD, Allan Okrainec, MD, Amy Glicksman, MD, Emily Pearsall, Robin S McLeod, MD. DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, University of Toronto The objective of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs is to incorporate strategies into the perioperative care plan to decrease complications, hasten recovery and lead to a shortened length of hospital stay for patients.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Preliminary Clinical Experience On Transcolonic NOTES- Transrectal Single Port for Rectal Resection and Tme
Ricardo Zorron, PhD, Henrique Neubarth, MD, Cristine Quintas, MD, Djalma Coelho, PhD, Fabiano B Lemos, MD, Ricardo Vassallo, MD, Manoel Galvao, MD. Department of Surgery — Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Department of Surgery — University Hospital Teresópolis HCTCO-FESO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Objectives: Natural orifice surgery has been applied for abdominal surgery in recent years,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Symptom Resolution After Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication in Patients with Proven Gastroesophageal Reflux
David J Dargis, DO, Matthew S Ralph, DO. Allegan Surgical Associates, Allegan, Michigan INTRODUCTION: Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) using EsophyX offers a less invasive alternative to laparoscopic fundoplication. A retrospective community-based study investigated safety, symptom resolution, patient satisfaction, and medication use after TIF. METHODS: Forty-one patients underwent TIF between April 2009 and June 2010 because… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Gastric Bypass Surgery Restores Meal Stimulation of the Anorexigenic Gut Hormones, Peptide Yy and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Independently of Caloric Restriction
Sarah Evans, MD, Zehra Pamuklar, MD, Jonathan Rosko, RN, Patrick Mahaney, RD, Ning Jiang, MD, Chan Park, MD, Alfonso Torquati, MD. Duke University, Department of Surgery INTRODUCTION – This study investigated the effects of gastric bypass surgery (GBS) on the postprandial levels of anorexigenic gut hormones. Our primary hypotheses were that obese individuals with type… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Removal of Adjustable Gastric Band with Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy
Joshua B Alley, MD FACS, Amit Parikh, DO, Stephen J Fenton, MD, Donovan N Tapper, MD, Richard M Peterson, MD MPH FACS. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Wilford Hall Medical Center Introduction: Approximately 33% of patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding are reported to experience failure of weight loss, intolerance of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: Clinical Studies On Transcholedochal vs Transcystic Approaches in 374 Consecutive Cases
Song Liang, MD PhD, Morris E Franklin, MD. The Texas Endosurgery Institute Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Common bile duct stone as one of most frequently encountered biliary diseases was traditionally managed by choledoctomy with common bile duct exploration (CBDE) for stone removal. Despite being reported, laparoscopic CBDE has still been less favorable in clinical practice… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Long-Term Outcomes After Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication in Patients with Gerd and Lpr Symptoms
Karim S Trad, MD, Daniel S Turgeon, MD. Reston Hospital Center, Reston, Virginia OBJECTIVE:A retrospective study evaluated safety, symptom resolution, patient satisfaction and medication use after one to two years following transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) in patients with GERD and laryngopharyngeal (LPR) symptoms. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Thirty-eight patients underwent TIF using EsophyX at our community-based hospital… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES