Incidence and Extent of Enlargement of Umbilical Incision in Standard Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Benchmarking for Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Christoph A Maurer, MD, Samuel A Käser, MD, Simeon Berov, Paolo Abitabile, MD, Daniela Müller, PhD, Philippe M Glauser, MD. Department of Surgery, Hospital of Liestal, Liestal, Switzerland Objective: Opponents of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy argue that the single incision at the umbilicus is much larger than in standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The primary aim of… Continue Reading
Incidence of Gastrojejunostomy Stricture After Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Using an Autologous Fibrin Sealant
Anna Ibele, MD, Frank Bendewald, MD, Scott Mimms, MD, Samer Mattar, MD, Daniel McKenna, MD. Indiana University School of Medicine Introduction: Anastomotic leak at the gastrojejunostomy is a life-threatening complication of laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Fibrin sealants have been used as topical adjuncts to promote healing and reduce leaks at the gastrojejunostomy.… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Incidence of Nephrolithiasis Following Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: A Longitudinal Follow Up Study
Eric Ratchford, DO, Pandu R Yenumula, MDFRCSIFACS. Michigan State University OBJECTIVE: Nephrolithiasis is one of the complications associated with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. There are some population based studies showing increased incidence. There are few prospective studies looking at this problem.. . We present our findings of nephrolithiasis following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.METHODS: Patients who underwent… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Increased Incidence of Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury Following Laparoscopic Colectomy
Nandini C Palaniappa, BA, Dana A Telem, MD, Nalin E Ranasinghe, MD, Jacqueline J Choi, MD, Elizabeth T Lynn, MD, Scott Q Nguyen, MD, Edward H Chin, MD FACS, Kaare J Weber, MD, Celia M Divino, MD FACS. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine Introduction: Ureteral injuries during colectomy are rare with a reported incidence… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Influence of Stapler Configuration On Mechanics of Connecting Tissues
R Tolba, TN Tran, U Klinge, R Segan, V Novacek, F Turquier, M Staat. Surgical Department & Institute of Lab Animal Science of the University Hospital at the RWTH, Aachen, Germany; Institute of Bioengineering & Biomechanics Laboratory, Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Jülich, Germany; Covidien, Trevoux, France Objective of the study: Surgical staplers are used… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Basic Science
Initial Experience with Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Gastric Sleeve for the Management of Esophageal Cancer in a Level IV Clinic in Colombia
Jorge Alberto Bernal Mesa, Md, Evelyn Astrid Dorado Alban, Md. Americas Clinic Ces University INTRODUCTION: Esophageal cancer is a rare disease with aggressive behavior and high mortality to 5 years. The prognosis depends on clinical status at the time of diagnosis and 70 to 80% have nodal commitment and survival to a pathological condition after… Continue Reading
Initial Experience with Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Enrique F Elli, MD FACS, Lindberg K Simpson, MD, Osman Mahidi-Babikir, MD, Francesco M Bianco, MD, Mario A Masrur, MD, Nicolas C Buchs, MD, Pier C Giulianotti, MD FACS. Division of General, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Introduction: With the increased demand for bariatric… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Initial Experience with the Viking 3D/HD Laparoscopic System
Esteban Varela, MD, Gerald Andriole, MD. Department of Surgery Washington University School of Medicine Objective of the technology or device: To provide a non-robotic 3D/HD vision system that enhances stereoscopic depth perception and spatial orientation with superior image quality that improves performance while preserving tactile feedback during basic and advanced minimally invasive procedures. Description of… Continue Reading
Initial Experiences of Robot-Assisted Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy (pra); Single Port Access
Sang-Wook Kang, MD, Jae Hyun Park, MD, Kyu Hyung Kim, MD, Woong Youn Chung, MD. Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine Introduction : Recent advances in the technologic and surgical instrument fields have resulted in the developments of robotic adrenal surgery. PRA has several superior benefits comparing to the others in terms of… Continue Reading
Integrated Stereo-3D Anatomical Navigation in Davinci Robotic-Assisted Surgery Using Osirix Image-Based Navigation System
Maki Sugimoto, MD PhD, Yoshiinori Morita, MD, Yuichiro Matsuoka, PhD, Mariko Man-i, MD, Shoko Fujiwara, MD, Tsuyoshi Sanuki, MD, Masaru Yoshida, MD, Takashi Toyonaga, MD, Takanobu Hayakumo, MD, Hiromu Kutsumi, MD, Etsuko Kumamoto, PhD, Kagayaki Kur. Kobe University IntroductionWe apply mixed reality (MR) consist of VR and augmented reality (AR) technology, in which electronically-generated dynamic… Continue Reading
Integration of Emerging Technologies in Mis: Robotics and Single-Site Surgery
Renee N Carter, MD, Celine A Richardson, MD, David Zisow, MD, W Peter Geis, MD. Northwest Hospital INTRODUCTION: We have developed expertise in single incision laparoscopic surgery and laparoscopic robotic techniques - focusing on MIS education and safety. These skills provide opportunities for concurrent use of both technologies during individual procedures. In the past four… Continue Reading
Intentional Pneumoperitoneum for Surgery on the Hostile Abdomen
stephen r rakower, MD FACS. Orange Coast Medical Center, Fountain Valley Medical Center Intentional pneumoperitoneum has been used by the author to prepare several patients for an urgent laparotomy. Each patient previously had undergone between 5 and 12 abdominal surgeries. Each patient was considered to have a "hostile abdomen" such that the surgical risk of… Continue Reading
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Interventional Diabetology – Long Term Safety Data of the Rechargeable Tantalus® System
Arthur Bohdjalian, MD. Medical University of Vienna, Dept. of Surgery and the Tantalus Research Team Background: Metabolic Surgery for T2DM is becoming more acceptable and was recently included as a treatment option in the ADA and EASD guidelines. Results in terms of weight reduction and improvement of diabetes are encouraging; however, safety concerns are still… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Intracorporeal Liver Retraction for Single Incision Laparoscopic Gastric Banding: Evolution of Technique in 24 Patients
Lauren B Mashaud, MD, Angel Caban, MD, Daniel J Scott, MD. Johns Hopkins University, University of Florida, UT Southwestern Medical Center Introduction: Technology and methods for liver retraction during Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) are lacking. The purpose of this study was to develop and refine methods for intracorporeal liver retraction during SILS Adjustable Gastric… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Intragastric Silicone Water Filled Balloon Is Safe and Efective to Reduce Weight in Pre-Obese Patients
GUSTAVO L CARVALHO, MD PhD, FLÁVIO A JÚNIOR, MD, CARLOS E MORAES, MD, JOSE S SILVA, STUDENT, DIEGO L LIMA, STUDENT, EDUARDO C CHAVES, STUDENT, REBECA G ROCHA, STUDENT, ADRIANO C SALES, STUDENT, CAMILA S CRUZ, STUDENT. UNIPECLIN, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Pernambuco; Recife; Brazil BACKGROUND: Many clinical treatments have been attempted for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity