Feasibility of Laparoscopic Portal Vein Ligation Prior to Major Liver Resection
INTRODUCTION. In a case of major hepatectomy, an inadequate volume of liver remnant is necessary and pre operative assessment to be induced hypertrophy of future liver remnant is considered to be candidates for percutaneus transhepatic portal vein embolization. It is difficult to use the transhepatic route in a case with giant liver tumor or multiple… Continue Reading
Feasibility of Simultaneous Hiatal Hernia (hh) Repair and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (lagb): Case-in-point Presentation for Prevention of Delayed Complications.
Introduction. Hiatal hernia discovered during LAGB presents a treatment dilemma. However small should it be repaired or disregarded. The following case report illustrates the extent of delayed morbidity if HH is left unchecked. Methods and Procedures. A 46 year old female with a initial BMI of 34.2 underwent LAGB in an outside hospital two years… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Feasibility of Transvaginal Peritoneoscopy Using Novel Articulated Stereo-laparoscope Robot.
Objectives: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) promises to decrease patient morbidity and hospital length of stay by eliminating incisions in the anterior abdominal wall. The clinical introduction of this technique has in part been hindered by the relative complexity of operating the conventional flexible endoscope within the peritoneal cavity. Following the development of a… Continue Reading
Fibrin Glue for Intraperitoneal Laparoscopic Mesh Fixation: A Comparative Study in a Swine Model
Introduction: A conventional method of mesh fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is transfascial sutures with tacks. This method has been associated with low recurrence rates, but yields significant morbidity from pain and bleeding. Fibrin glue has been used successfully in inguinal hernia repairs with decreased incidence of chronic pain without an increase in recurrence… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Finding of Branches of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve in Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
Introduction: Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is a major obstacle in thyroid surgery. One promising way to ensure the integrity of the recurrent laryngeal nerve is to identify the nerve always. In endoscopic thyroidectomy, endoscopic magnified view allows us to identify the recurrent laryngeal nerve clearly. However, we should know that the finding of branches of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
First Croatian Transvaginal Laparoscopically Assisted Cholecystectomies
Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and technical aspects of a new endoluminal surgical procedure: transvaginal laparoscopically assisted endoscopic cholecystectomy. Methodology: Three female patients underwent transvaginal laparoscopically assisted endoscopic cholecystectomy (age range: 40, 61 and 33 years). Pneumoperitoneum was created through 5mm supraumbilical incision. Through the posterior fornix of the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
First Experience of Single Port Accessory Splenectomy in Patient with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
Laparoscopic splenectomy is widely accepted as a preferred surgical technique. Single port laparoscopic surgery further improves cosmesis, pain control and recovery compared to standard multi-port laparoscopy. We report on a single port accessory splenectomy in patient with symptomatic recurrence of autoimmune hemolytic anemia after prior splenectomy more that 30 years ago. Patient was maintained on… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
First Human Experience with a Novel Laparoscopic Port Site Closure Device
Introduction: One of the most frustrating, difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes unreliable parts of laparoscopic surgery is closing the trocar sites, especially in obese patients. If these sites are closed improperly or not closed, the patients are at increased risk of port hernias (0.23% - 3.1%) and/or bowel incarceration possibly placing the patients’ life at risk.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
First Human Experience with Endoluminal, Endoscopic Gastric Bypass
Introduction: Here we report the first human experience with an endoluminal, endoscopically delivered and retrieved gastro-duodeno-jejunal bypass sleeve (ValenTx, Inc. Carpinteria, CA), including the short-term weight loss and changes in co-morbidities. Methods and Procedures: The gastro-duodeno-jejunal bypass sleeve (GJBS) is a 120cm sleeve secured at the esophago-gastric junction with endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, and is… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
First Report of Spray Cryosurgery Depth of Injury to the Human Esophagus
Introduction: This study provides histologic documentation of spray cryosurgery (SCS) affect on human tissue at varying dose. SCS is a non-contact method of destroying unwanted tissue using low-pressure liquid nitrogen. The rapid freezing and thawing associated with SCS evokes significant cellular damage through a variety of pathways leaving the stroma essentially unaffected, avoiding the potential… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Five Year Experience of the Laparoscopic Skill Accreditation System in Japan
Purpose, Method As we previously reported, the Japan Society of Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) has founded the Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification System (ESSQS) in 2004. Applicants were requested to submit unedited videotapes that recorded laparoscopic procedures. Submitted videotapes were evaluated with prepared criteria, namely general (60 pts) and procedure specific (40 pts) criteria, in a double… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Flexible Endoloop \” Hand Made\”
This is the abstract template. Seleem, M.Y Professor of surgeory – Cairo University Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery has many advantages but the increased cost may cause some limitations to its aplication especially in development countries.The increse in cost may oblige surgeon to modify technique eg. Adobting assisted colectomy instead of completely laparoscopic if no staplers are… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Forced Gastric Wall Erosion and Staged Removal of Nonadjustable Gastric Bands – a Case Series
Introduction: The nonadjustable gastric band (NAGB), sometimes referred to as gastric segmentation, was a common surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the 1980s. A paradigm shift from nonadjustable gastric bands (NAGB) to adjustable gastric bands (AGB) has resulted in fewer complications. In light of the complications stemming from nonadjustable gastric bands, and the challenging surgery… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Full Thickness Endoscopic Excision of a 3 Cm Leiomyoma with Endoclip Repair: A Case Report.
Background: Endoscopic removal of large submucosal masses is often met with perforation. Surgical resection has been the mainstay of treatment for these lesions, but significant morbidity still exists even in the era of laparoscopy. We present a case of a submucosal mass which was excised endoscopically, and the defect repaired using endoclips. Procedure: Our patient… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Full Thickness Laparoendoscopic Excision (flex) Procedure for Lesions of the Colon and Stomach- A Novel Technique
OBJECTIVES: Currently colonic and gastric lesions unsuitable for endoscopic resection and some early cancers that may have been endoscopically incompletely excised are treated by segmental resection. However, if achievable, local full thickness excision alone may be sufficient and potentially could reduce immediate complications. A novel technique is presented describing this. PROCEDURE AND METHODS: With detailed… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal