Diagnostic Gastro-duodenoscopy via a Gastro-gastric Fistula Prior to Overstitch Closure
Eric M Pauli, MD, Jeffrey M Marks, MD. University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH Video Abstract Summary:Most surgeons are aware of the challenge posed by Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) anatomy on the endoscopic evaluation and treatment of foregut pathology. In this video, we describe the successful endoscopic and fluoroscopic evaluation of the bypassed… Continue Reading
Diaphragmatic Injury During Robotic Nephrectomy
Alexander Ramirez Valderrama, MD, Gerald J Wang, MD. New York Hospital Queens With the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging, more asymptomatic solid renal masses are being detected. Robotic partial nephrectomy is more frequently performed for the treatment of incidentally detected small renal mass. We present a video of a 55 year-old male with a… Continue Reading
Difference in Quality of Life in Morbidly Obese Patients After Bariatic Surgery
Ravinder Singh Bal, MS, Ashish Ahuja, MS, Satpal Singh Virk, Mch. Dayanand Medical college&hospital,Ludhiana,(Punjab)INDIA Introduction: The difference in quality of life of morbidly obese patients was investigated in a controlled cross sectional study.The present study investigates the predictive value of various parameters such as age,gender,weight loss and pre operative psychiatric disorders with regard to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Difficult Splenic Flexure
George j Nassif, DO, John H Marks, MD, Joseph Frenkel, MD. Lankenau This is the abstract for the video. A three trocar technique to release the splenic flexure followed by the application of technique for difficult splenic flexure in SILS left colectomy. This technique is first demonstrated with a video clip using a… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Colorectal
Discontinuation of Antiplatelet Therapy for Colonoscopy and the Associated Thromboembolic Risk
Izi D Obokhare, MD, Jose Cordova, MD, David E Beck, MD FACS, Charles B Whitlow, MD FACS, David , A Margolin, MD FACS. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery Ochsner Medical Center Introduction:Discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy (APT) is associated with a low risk of thromboembolic events. There is a dearth of data to guide… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Do Experienced Open Surgeons Learn Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Faster? A Study for the National Training Program in England
Danilo Miskovic, MD, Melody Ni, PhD, Amjad Parvaiz, FRCS, Austin Acheson, MD, Ian Jenkins, MD, John Griffith, MD, Mark Coleman, MD, George Hanna, PhD. Imperial College London Introduction: It remains unclear to what degree experience in open surgery impacts the learning of the according laparoscopic operation. The aim of this study was to investigate… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Do Routine Postoperative Upper Gastrointestinal Studies Following Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Affect Clinical Outcomes? a Community Hospital Experience.
Salim Abunnaja, MD, Lucian Panait, MD, Aziz Richi, MDFACS, Shady Macaron, MDFACS, Ankit Dhamija, MS, Binh Nguyen, MS, Alexander Palesty, MDFACS. Saint Mary's Hospital INTRODUCTION: Many institutions routinely perform upper gastrointestinal studies (UGIS) following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) for the potential advantage of early identification of anastomotic complications. Alternatively, UGIS may be used… Continue Reading
Does a Dedicated Surgical Team Really Make the Bariatric Surgical Suite More Efficient?
Matthew Fourman, MD, Leena Khaitan, MD. Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Background Over the last several years there has been an emphasis on team training in the operating room to improve efficiency and reduce adverse outcomes. A consistent surgical team has been considered particularly important in the care of the patient undergoing bariatric surgery… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Does a Surgical Operating Platform Shorten the Learning Curve for Single-incision-laparoscopy?
Erwin Rieder, MD, Matthew Breen, BS, Maria A Cassera, BS, Danny V Martinec, BS, Chet W Hammill, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. MIS Program, Legacy Health, Portland, OR; Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Oregon Clinic, Portland, OR Objective: In single-incision-laparoscopy (SIL), crossed instruments together with the proximity of the endoscope inevitably interferes with… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Does Fellow Participation in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Affect Peri-operative Outcomes?
Aditya Gupta, MBBS, Neil H Bhayani, MD MHS, Valerie J Halpin, MD. Legacy Weight Management Institute, The Oregon Clinic Introduction: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) is an advanced laparoscopic procedure, which requires specialized training most often gained during a fellowship. The learning curve is estimated between 50 and 100 cases. We hypothesized that the… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Does Gastro-intestinal Quality of Life Improve After Gastric Bypass?
Nayna Lodhia, BS, Jaffer Kattan, BS, Adam Eltorai, BS, Homero Rivas, MD, John M Morton, MD MPH. Stanford Introduction: Morbid obesity is the leading public health crisis in the United States and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y-gastric Bypass (LRYGB) is an effective and enduring weight-loss intervention. The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in quality of life… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Does Simultaneous Hiatal Hernia Repair With Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Effect Outcomes?
Kunoor Jain-spangler, MD, Jin Yoo, MD, Alfonso Torquati, MD MSci, Dana Portenier, MD, Ranjan Sudan, MD, Aurora D Pryor, MD. Duke University Medical Center; Stony Brook University Medical Center Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify differences in outcomes for patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) with simultaneous hiatal hernia repair… Continue Reading
Does the Incorporation of Motion Metrics Into the Existing Fls Metrics Lead to Improved Skill Acquisition On Simulators?
Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD PhD, Thomas C Yonce, Ryan C Phillips, Aikaterini Coker. Carolinas Simulation Center, Carolinas Healthcare System Introduction: Motion tracking has been suggested to be a more sensitive performance metric compared with time and errors during simulator training. It is unknown, however, whether the incorporation of such metrics into the training goals of a… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Does the Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Increase Postoperative Complications in Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection?
Alejandro G Canelas, MD, Maximiliano E Bun, MD, Esteban E Grzona, MD, Mariano Laporte, MD, Federico Carballo, MD, Nicolás A Rotholtz, MD. Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina BackgroundNeoadjuvant radiation and chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer reduces local recurrence. However, many authors report an increase in the rate of intraoperative and postoperative complications due to local… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Dollar 5 Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Muhammad f Murad, MBBS MCPS FCPS, Qasim Ali, FCPS, Asif Zafar, FRCS FCPS, Farhat Jehan, MBBS. Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi Introduction: Laparoscopic Surgery is considered to be associated with high costs in developing countries. Apart from initial equipment cost, there are additional recurring expenses per procedure. Adopting to alternate procedural techniques in laparoscopic surgery… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other