Increased Video Game Experience Results in Improved Laparoscopy Skills: A Prospective Study of Laparoscopically Naive Subjects
Introduction: Although studies have examined the effects of video-game prowess on laparoscopic skills, there is little data showing a significant positive correlation. Prior studies were often performed on physicians and medical students, possibly confounding the results secondary to test subjects’ experience, enthusiasm and familiarity with laparoscopic techniques. To control for this, we performed a prospective… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Indications, Complications and Long Term Outcomes of Remnant Gastrectomy for Gastro-gastric Fistula After Divided Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity
BackgroundGGF is a rare complication after divided RYGBP for morbid obesity. Medical management has proved grossly ineffective. Less invasive methods like fibrin glue and sealants via an endoscopic approach have been reported with recurrence rates as high as 75 %. MethodAfter IRB approval and following HIPAA guidelines, we retrospectively analyzed our prospectively collected database for… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Individualized Simulation Using 3d Virtual Reality Image Facilitates Left Colon Cancer Surgery
Background In general, laparoscopic surgery has some disadvantages on surgical procedure with restricted viewing field and loss of haptic sense. Therefore, preoperative imaging assistance is more important in laparoscopic surgery rather than open surgery. For the purpose of improving evaluation of preoperative images, various approaches were proposed for preoperagtive simulation on laparoscopic surgery. We induced… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Initial Experience in Ecores (endoscopic Colorectal Surgery)
Objectives of the study & technique Local resection of colorectal lesions can be achieved through various techniques for instancetransanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). The resulting specimen contains the lesion totally, allowing evaluation of radicality. Complication rates are low and irradicality is rare. TEM’s straight instruments limits its applicability to the first 25cm from the linea dentata.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Initial Experience in Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Lead to Modifications and Dedicated Tools for Comparable Safety to Stnadard Laparoscopy
INTRODUCTION: The desire to reduce incision related post-operative morbidity and pain while achieving improved cosmetic results has recently led to the introduction of less invasive techniques. In this respect, single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is an attractive option. One of the major criticisms of SILS is that the vision is impaired and therefore the safety… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Initial Experience with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Esophageal Cancer
Introduction: There is emerging evidence that isolated tumor cells and micrometastases in lymph nodes have prognostic value in esophageal cancer. To facilitate a detailed examination of a limited number of lymph nodes by the pathologist, we report our initial experience with sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients undergoing resection for invasive esophageal cancer. Methods: Ten… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Initial Experience with Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Introduction: To further reduce trauma of the abdominal wall and improve cosmesis, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) has been advocated. Aim of this study is to describe the first experiences with the implementation of SILS at the Medical University of Vienna. Methods: We analyzed all SILS procedures performed between November 2008 and September 2009. Data… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Initial Experiences in 70 Cases of Totally Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Hcc
Initial experiences in 70 cases of Totally Laparoscopic Liver resection for HCC BackgroundLaparoscopic surgery now is commonly applied for several kinds of different operations, but laparoscopic liver resection is still under survey. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of this technique for HCCPatients and methodsPerspective and descriptive study. From… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Initial Outcome of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication: Thailand Experience
Recently, the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Thailand has been increasing. Less was known regarding the outcome of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in Asian.The aim of this study was to report our initial outcome of GERD patients who underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.Method: Twenty patients who underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication were included. All patients had… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Integrated Bioabsorbable Tissue Reinforcement in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may be performed using bare stapler loads or tissue reinforcement strips, with or without oversewing. Many tissue reinforcement strips are after-market add-on products that may be time-consuming to fit onto a stapler. The Duet TRS system by Autosuture affords a single use loading unit in both 3.5 and 4.8mm stapler loads,… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Interstitial Lung Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Key Role of Esophageal Function Tests in the Diagnosis and Treatment.
Background: The high prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with respiratory disorders, from asthma to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, has led many to speculate that there might be more than a coincidental association between the two disease processes. There is still confusion about the diagnostic steps necessary, and about the effect of treatment.Objectives: To… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Carcinoma with a Rare Atypical Fistulization to Adjacent Structures
Abstract:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are mucin producing cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. IPMN can rarely present with atypical manifestation such as fistulization into neighboring organs and anatomic structures. We present two cases of IPMN presenting with pancreatico-biliary and pancreatico-duodenal fistulizations. Methods:In our unit, two patients both presenting with signs and symptoms of obstructive Jaundice… Continue Reading
Intraoperative Colonoscopies with Laparoscopic Assistance Reduces Unnecessary Bowel Resections and Hospitilization
Objective of the StudyColonic polyps found during colonoscopy are typically biopsied or removed using cold or hot snares. At times it is very difficult to remove these polyps because they may be large or flat, risking bowel perforation in the process. In addition, access to the polyp may be difficult due to adhesion from previous… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Intraoperative Injection of Bupivacaine to the Diaphragmatic Crura Significantly Eliminates the Need for Opioids After Laparoscopic Nissens Fundoplication
Objective: Our purpose was to compare the efficacy of crural injection of Bupivacaine on perioperative analgesic requirements in patients undergoing laparoscopic nissens fundoplication. Methods: We performed a double blind prospective randomized cohort study to minimize experimenter expectancy on the results. 50 patients planned for laparoscopic nissens fundopilcation were chosen and assigned in to two groups… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Introducer Peg (ipeg): The Technique for Enteral Accessing in Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer Patient
Background: Gastrostomy tubing is widely accepted as the best route for enteral feeding especially in advanced cancer patients those are preparing for locoregional and systemic treatment. The conventional Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) might not allow to be introduced in the patient with advanced oropharyngeal cancer and it could lead to tumor seeding. We introduced a… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other