Is a Laparoscopic Approach Useful for Treating Complications After Primary
PURPOSE: Although the use of laparoscopy for the management of postoperative complications has been previously well documented for different pathologies, there is scarce information regarding its use after laparoscopic colorectal surgery.METHODS: Data were prospectively collected from all patients undergoinglaparoscopic colorectal surgery between June 2000 to October 2007. Patients were divided into two groups according to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Is It Necessary to Do Exploration of the Right Side During Tep Repair for the Left Inguinal Hernia?
INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy (LH) LH has ability to examine an asymptomatic contralateral side and repair occult contralateral hernia coincidentally with less morbidity. In this prospective study, we aimed to examine the result of diagnostic exploration of the right side during laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair for the left side inguinal hernia.METHODS: A prospective study of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Is Laparoscopic Surgery As Safe As Open Resection for Liver Tumors?
Introduction: Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for benign and malignant liver tumors has become a popular modality over the last decade in many centers. The reports from the high volume centers suggest that LLR has shorter hospital stay, lower hospital charge and lower complication rate compared to open charge. We wanted to validate the safety, in-hospital… Continue Reading
Is Navigation Useful in Laparoscopic Colon Resction
An optical navigation system was adapted for abdominal surgical purposes, The feasibility and potential usefulness was investigated in 24 patients with a colorectal tumor or diverticulitis. The information from a preoperative CT scan was integrated in the real time live video images. Instruments were marked and identifiable during the navigation. All patients underwent a laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Is Pfannenstiel Better? Surgical Site Infections Following Laparoscopic-Assisted Colorectal Surgery
INTRODUCTION: Colorectal surgery has classically been associated with a high rate of surgical site infection (SSI) due to the contaminated nature of the operations. The most recent National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) System Report indicates overall rates of 11.3%. However, other investigators have reported rates as high as 26%. It has been proposed that the… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Is Prophylactic Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair on Contralateral Side Justified: A Comparative Study of Bilateral to Unilateral Repair in 1754 Hernias
Objective- To study the outcome and morbidity parameters of total extraperitoneal (TEP) repair in patients with recurrent inguinal hernia and assess as how they are different from the primary inguinal hernia repair. Patients & Methods- A retrospective analysis was carried out over a three-year period in 937 patients in whom TEP was done. The recurrence… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Is There a Difference Between Early and Late Endoscopic Balloon Dilation for Gastrojejunal Stricture After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
INTRODUCTIONEndoscopic balloon dilation has been shown to be an effective treatment for gastrojejunal (GJ) strictures after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). We hypothesize the number of necessary interventions is influenced by the time interval since RYGB. This is a retrospective review examining the relationship between the interval from RYGB to balloon dilation in patients with stricture.MATERIALS… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Is Unilateral Laparoscopictep Inguinal Hernia Repair a Job Half Done? a Case in Favor of Bilateral Repairs.
Introduction: Laparoscopic bilateral totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair in unilateral hernias is conspicuous in published literature in its absence. There are no studies or data on the feasibility, advantages or disadvantages of bilateral repairs in all cases or in any subset of patients of unilateral primary inguinal hernia. The objective of our study is to study… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Is Virtual Reality Worth It? a Comparison of Box Versus Virtual Reality Training
Objective of the Study: To determine if a difference exists between virtual reality (VR) training and laparoscopic box trainer (BT) in skill acquisition of surgical residents. Methods and Procedures: This is a prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled trial that enrolled twelve surgical interns to scheduled training with a VR simulator (n=6) or to a control group… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Ischaemic Conditioning Influence Fate of the Gastric Conduit and Quality of Life Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy
INTRODUCTION Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy (MIO) is now established as a valid alternative to open surgery for the management of oesophago-gastric cancers. However, a high incidence of ischaemia related gastric conduit failure (ICF) is observed which is detrimental to any potential benefits of this approach. METHODS AND PROCEDURES MIO has been the procedure of choice for… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Lap Band: Safe and Effective Procedure?
Background: The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is the most commonly performed operation for weight loss worldwide. The Lap-Band was approved for use in the United States in 2001. LAGB has been described as a safe and effective weight loss procedure. Since then, however, insufficient weight loss and long term complications have been reported. Weight… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparo-endoscopic Single Site (less) Surgery for Placement of Adjustable Gastric Band
Objective: Laparo-endoscopic single site (LESS) surgery for cholecystectomy and appendectomy have been described in the literature. However, the benefits of these procedures to traditional laparoscopic approaches has yet to be determined. To date, LESS surgery for placement of an adjustable gastric band has not been published or documented. Our goal is to determine the safety… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparo-endoscopic Single Site Surgery (lesss) for Placement of Adjustable Gastric Band
Objective: To demonstrate with video presentation a Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site Surgery (LESSS) for placement of adjustable gastric band. Method: Essentially this is a laparoscopic procedure done via one skin incision. A periumbilical skin incision is made and a small pocket is then created above the anterior fascia to accommodate multiple ports. Pneumoperitoneum is first achieved… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoendoscopic Single Site Heller Myotomy and Anterior Fundoplication
Laparoendoscopic Single Site (LESS) surgery continues the evolutionary arc from “open” to laparoscopic to “minimal scar” surgery, facilitating improved patient recovery and improved cosmesis. Promises of patient acceptance of LESS surgery are high and will drive investment of resources to promptly develop safe and effective LESS surgery procedures for clinical application. This video demonstrates LESS… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in a Patient with Previous Gastric Bypass Surgery
Introduction: We present a case of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) in a patient with previous Roux -en- Y gastric bypass (RYGB).Methods: 39 year old morbidly obese woman (BMI 44 kg/m²) referred for evaluation for revisional bariatric surgery. She underwent open RYGB in 2000. She lost 250 lbs after her surgery but slowly she regained… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity