Endoscopy-assisted laparoscopic removal of prosthetic devices in patient with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: case report
Victor Avalos, MD, R Rumbaut, MD, H Guajardo, MD, Augusto Palomo, md, Z DEL Real, Guillermo PERalta. Hospital San Jose Tecnologico de Monterrey. Introduction Obese patients lose more weight with bariatric surgery than with medical weight-loss treatment. The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) procedure results in more short-term weight loss than laparoscopic adjustable gastric… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Equipment Variation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Ayman E Ahmed, MBBS, Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD, Susan M Walters, RN, H. Tracy Davido, MD. University of Minnesota. Introduction: Healthcare costs continue to rise while reimbursements are decreasing; furthermore, these reimbursements are increasingly tied to quality outcome metrics. Therefore, methods of improving operative efficiency, consistency and cost reduction are imperative. Prior studies have delineated process variation as a determinant… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Ergonomic Analysis of Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures
Ahmed M Zihni, MD, MPH, Jaime A Cavallo, MD, MPHS, Ikechukwu Ohu, BS, Sohyung Cho, PhD, Michael M Awad, MD, PhD. Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine; Department of Engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. INTRODUCTION: A majority of laparoscopic surgeons report chronic musculoskeletal complaints. These complaints are associated with high laparoscopic case volume.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Ergonomic assessment of the French and American position for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Kelvin Kramp, BSc, J.p.e.n. Pierie, Prof, MD, PhD, Marc van Det, MD, PhD, Christiaan Hoff, MD, Eric Totte, MD, PhD. Department of Surgery, Leeuwarden Medical Center, The Netherlands and Post Graduate School of Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands. Aims: The cholecystectomy was one of the first surgical procedures to be performed with laparoscopy… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Ergonomic Enhancements for Laparoscopic Surgery Using Surgical Platforms
Charles B Becker, BS, MEM, J Scott Roth, MD. University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Introduction. Traditionally, the operating room environment requires the surgeon to stand adjacent to an operating room table. Although this interface was suitable for open operations, the dynamics of laparoscopic surgery may require alternative solutions. Surgical platforms are apparatuses designed to… Continue Reading
Esophageal Anastomoses Using the Orvil Circular Stapler in Major Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Benjamin C Knight, MD, Samuel J Rice, MBBS, Peter G Devitt, MS, Andrew Lord, MBBS, Philip A Game, MBBS, Sarah K Thompson, MD, PhD. University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Introduction: Esophageal anastomoses in major upper gastrointestinal surgery can be technically demanding, especially in patients with large proximal tumours, and in those… Continue Reading
Establishment of animal lab for the evaluation and training of advanced laparoscopic surgery
Yo Kuashima, MD, PhD, Yuma Ebihara, MD, PhD, Toru Nakamura, MD, PhD, Eiji Tamoto, MD, PhD, Souichi Murakami, MD, PhD, Joe Matsumoto, MD, PhD, Takahiro Tsuchikawa, MD, PhD, Toshiaki Shichinohe, MD, PhD, Satoshi Hirano, MD, PhD. Hokkaido University. INTRODUCTION: The use of trainer box for the training of fundamental laparoscopic skills has spread widely, however,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
ETrack: An Affordable Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Surgical Settings
Timothy R Coles, PhD, Caroline G Cao, PhD, Cedric Dumas, PhD. Commonwealth of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Wright State University. Introduction Ergonomic assessment for surgeons and evidence based medical simulation are increasingly recognized as enablers for more productive and safer clinical operations. These can be performed by gathering in-depth information about practitioner’s interactions within… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Evaluating the Collaborative Approach to the Implementation of Robotic Kidney Surgery
Timothy Johnson, MD, Roc McCarthy, DO, Ashley Adams, BS, Thomas V Clancy, MD, William W Hope, MD. New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Since the initial adoption by urologist for performing prostatectomies, robotic surgery has become more widespread with almost all surgical specialties now performing robotic procedures. Robotic kidney surgery adoption has been less widespread possibly… Continue Reading
Evaluating the Effect of Implementatioon of Ergonomic Principles Into Laparoscopic Tool Handle Design On Surgeon Performance and Efficiency
Kryztopher D Tung, MS, Rami M Shorti, MS, Earl C Downey, MD, Donald S Bloswick, PhD, Andrew S Merryweather, PhD. Mechanical Engineering Dept., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Introduction: A multitude of factors can affect a surgeon’s performance in the operating room; these may include surgeon comfort and skill level, tool handle… Continue Reading
Evaluating the learning curve of no previous experienced laparoscopic surgeon in laparoscopy assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG)
Makoto Shirai, Yoshito Kiyasu, Shigehiko Yagi. Ehime Prefectural Medical Center Digestive surgery. ?Background and Purpose?Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LADG) is a new standard surgical treatment for early gastric cancer in Japan. Our Hospital is a core hospital of a local city, bearing emergency care, doctor dispatch in the remote areas other than the cancer care. Surgeons… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Evaluation of a Wireless Hands-Free Surgical Pointer for Surgical Instruction
K L Siroen, RVT, MLAT, S Hossain, B, MSc, C D W Ward, MESc, A L Trejos, PhD, R V Patel, PhD, PEng, FRSC, FCAE, FIEEE, FASME, FIET, FEIC, M D Naish, PhD, PEng, C M Schlachta, BSc, Hons, MD, CM, FRCSC, FACS. Lawson Health Research Institute, CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics),Western University,… Continue Reading
Evaluation of Early Wound Healing in Gastrojejunostomies and Colocolostomies Formed Using a Novel Three Row Variable Height Circular Stapler in Canines
Marisha L Godek, PhD, MS, Elizabeth Contini, Andrew Miesse, MS, Patrick Mozdzierz, Michael Soltz, PhD, Dwight G Bronson, MS. Covidien Surgical Solutions. Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate a novel three row variable height circular surgical stapler in sites with similar (colocolonic) and non-similar (gastrojejunic) thicknesses of apposed tissue and to allow… Continue Reading
Evaluation of eye & hand fatigue in 3D vs. 2D display systems for surgical novices during laparoscopic suturing; a Randomised Control Trial
Adham Youssef, Walid Elbakbak, Amina Bouhelal, Bijen Patel. Queen Mary, University of London. Background: The available data reports the efficacy of the 3D vision system and its superiority to 2D. However the physiological effect of 3D on surgeons remains unaddressed. Aims: We aimed to objectively investigate the effect of 3D on ocular and hand muscles… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Evaluation of the Learning Curve of Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: Comparison of the Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches
Hyejin Kim, MD, Gyu-seog Choi, MD, PhD, Junseok Park, MD, PhD, Sooyeun Park, MD. Colorectal Cancer Center, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University. INTRODUCTION: The technical difficulties experienced during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) have prompted many surgeons to adopt the robotic approach. However, the comparison of learning process with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics