Remote Evaluation of Laparoscopic Performance Using the Global Operative Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills
Ian Choy, BEng MD MEd, Andras Fesco, BSc MD, Josephine Kwong, BScH MPA, Timothy Jackson, MD MPH, Allan Okrainec, MD MHPE. Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Temerty/Chang Telesimulation Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Telesimulation and telementoring have emerged as important tools in improving access to advanced surgical techniques amongst surgeons globally.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Technology Assessment
Screening for Thrombophilias in Bariatric Surgical Candidates
Vincent Chavanon, Medical Student, Gabriel E Herrera, MD, Giselle Hamad, MD. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh Introduction: Obesity is an independent risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which can add significant morbidity and mortality to bariatric surgery procedures. Obesity has been shown to be associated with hypercoagulable disorders. There… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Partial Fundoplication Results in Excellent Outcomes and Better Dysphagia Control Than Total Fundoplication After Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Vladan N Obradovic, MD, Girish Luthra, MD, Aamir Akmal, MD, Dancea C Horatiu, MD, Wai M Yeung, MD, Mohanbabu Alaparti, MD, Mathew E Plank, PAC, Andrea L Plank, Jon D Gabrielsen, MD FACS, Anthony T Petrick, MD FACS. Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pennsylvania Background: The objective of this study was to identify whether partial… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Should Insurance Companies Require Structured Attempts at Weight Loss As a Condition for Approval of Weigth Loss Surgery?
Abraham J Frech, MD, Arpan Goel, MD, Tovy H Kamine, MD, Robert A Andrews, MD, Daniel B Jones, MD, Benjamin E Schneider, MD. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Introduction:Insurance companies frequently require patients to have participated in structured attempts at weight loss as a prerequisite for weight loss surgery approval. This begs… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Gpu-Accelerated Real-time Tissue Reconstruction for Semi-Automated In-vivo Surgery
Jedrzej Kowalczuk, MS, Jay Carlson, BS, Eric T Psota, PhD, Lance Perez, PhD, Shane Farritor, PhD, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD. University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Introduction: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a stereoscopic video system for three-dimensional reconstruction of the surgical environment. The availability of accurate… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Major Hepatectomy for Benign and Malignant Pathologies – A Cohort Study
Eric C.h. Lai, MBChB FRACS, Chung Ngai Tang, MBBS FRCS, George P.c. Yang, MBBS FRACS, Oliver C.y. Chan, MBChB FRCS, Michael K.w. Li, MBBS FRCS. Department of Surgery, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong SAR, China INTRODUCTIONDue to the fear of intraoperative bleeding and technical difficulty, laparoscopic major hepatectomy remain a… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Monopolar Radiofrequency Energy’s Effect On Pacemaker Function: Practical Implications
Henry R Govekar, MD, Thomas N Robinson, MD FACS, Guillaume Girard, MS, Greg V Stiegmann, MD FACS, Paul D Varosy, MD. University of Colorado School of Medicine Introduction: Recommended use of monopolar “bovie” energy in patients with pacemakers is based on expert opinion and small case series. Current guidelines recommend to use low monopolar… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Technology Assessment
Laparo-endoscopic Single Site Surgery (less) for Intra-Abdominal Solid Organs: A Case Control Study.
Iris J Parrao-alcantara, UNDERGRADUATED MEDICAL DOCTOR, Xeily Zarate, MD, Juan Pablo Pantoja, MD, Mauricio Sierra, MD, David Velazquez-fernandez, MD PHD, Miguel F Herrera, MD PHD. Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán BACKGROUND: One of the most promising uses of LESS are surgical procedures requiring organ retrieval such as splenectomy, adrenalectomy and pancreatic resections.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Omental Patch Repair Effectively Treats Perforated Marginal Ulcers Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Mark R Wendling, MD, John G Linn, MD, Kara Keplinger, MD, Vimal K Narula, MD, Jeffrey W Hazey, MD, Dean J Mikami, MD, Kyle A Perry, MD, W. Scott Melvin, MD, Bradley J Needleman, MD. Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH INTRODUCTION: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Peri-operative Risk Factors for 30-day Mortality After Bariatric Surgery: Is Functional Status Important?
Muhammad Asad Khan, MD, Roman Grinberg, MD, Stelin Johnson, RPAC, John N Afthinos, MD, Karen E Gibbs, MD. Staten Island University Hospital OBJECTIVE: Although mortality from bariatric surgery is low, peri-operative determinants of morbidity and mortality in this population have yet to be fully defined. Our aim was to evaluate the factors capable of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Andrew A Gumbs, MD, Nicolas Jarufe, MD, Brice Gayet, MD PhD. Summit Medical Group, Pontificia Universidad Católica School of Medicine, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris Introduction: Due to the perceived difficulty in dissecting hilar cholangiocarcinomas off of the portal structures and in performing complex biliary reconstructions, very few centers have used minimally invasive techniques for these… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
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
An Analysis of Peri-Operative Factors and a Cost-Comparison of Single-Incision Versus Traditional Multi-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Catherine E Beck, MD, Jeffrey L Eakin, MD, Rebecca Detorre, David E Renton, MD. The Ohio State University Medical Center Introduction: Recent technological advances in single-incision platforms has allowed many General Surgeons to add single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomies (SILC) to their armamentarium. Nonetheless, typically, adopting new surgical technologies comes at a cost both in and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Technology Assessment
Gastric Ischemic Conditioning Increases Neovascularization and Reduces Inflammation and Fibrosis During Gastroesophageal Anastomotic Healing
Kyle A Perry, MD, James Liu, MD, Ambar Banarjee, MD, Mark R Wendling, Nilay Shah, MD, W S Melvin, MD. Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH INTRODUCTION: Gastric pull-up reconstruction is the most common approach to esophageal replacement during esophagectomy. The incidence of anastomotic leak and stricture remain high,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Basic Science
Ensuring Competency: Is Fls Certification Necessary for Practicing Surgeons?
Daniel J Scott, MD, Melanie Hafford, MD, Ross E Willis, PhD, Kristine Gugliuzza, MD, Todd D Wilson, MD, Kimberly M Brown, MD, Kent R Vansickle, MD. UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio , UT Medical Branch at Galveston, UT Houston Medical Center Background: Certification in the Fundamentals… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation