Prediction of Anastomotic Stricture Following Esophagectomy Based On Anastomotic Morphology Assessed By Early Postoperative Endoscopy
Katsunori Nishikawa, MD, Hideyuki Kashiwagi, MD, Masami Yuda, MD, Yujiro Tanaka, MD, Yuichiro Tanishima, MD, Kazuto Tsuboi, MD, Fumiaki Yano, MD, Noburo Omura, MD, Yoshiro Ishibashi, MD, Norio Mitumori, MD, Katsuhiko Yanaga, MD. Jikei University Department of Surgery Background/Aim: Esophagectomy is a major operation with high mortality and morbidity, for which anastomotic leakage and stenosis… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Predicting Continued Or Recurrent Symptoms Following Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
E L Albright, MD, M Plymale, MSN RN, D L Davenport, PhD, J S Roth, MD. University of Kentucky Introduction: Recurrent complaints of abdominal pain, bloating and dysphagia are problematic in the post-operative period following laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair and often lead to radiologic evaluation or intervention. While the majority of patients do well, recurrence… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Pre-Operative Predictive Factors for Gallbladder Cholesterol Polyps Using Clinical Features
Chung-Yun Kim, PhD MD, Sung-Ock Suh, PhD MD, Young-Chul Kim, PhD MD, Wan-Bae Kim, PhD MD, Hyung-Joon Han, PhD MD, Tae-Jin Song, PhD MD, Sang-Yong Choi, PhD MD, Sae-Byeol Choi, PhD MD, Dong-Sik Kim, PhD MD. Korea University Anam Hospital Background: This study was designed to determine the clinical data that might be useful for… Continue Reading
Pre-Operative Liver Reduction Utilizing a Novel Nutritional Supplement
Ravi Shah, DO, Fred Brody, MD MBA, Khashayar Vaziri, MD, Brian Wallace, NP, Cathy Garey, RN BSN CCRP CCRC, Claire LeBrun, MPH RD, Michael Hill, MD. The George Washington University Medical Center ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The most common reason for conversion in bariatric surgery is hepatomegaly due to inadequate exposure of the proximal stomach. This study… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Practice Makes Perfect: A Single Surgeon Experience of 100 SILS Cholecystectomies
Anthony M Gonzalez, MD FACS, Jennifer Escobar. Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida Summary of 100 cases Type of case # mean time (mins) # of males mean age (y) Total case series 100 35.9 21 42 With Umb/ Incisional hernia 17 42.7 5 51 With Liver biopsy 2 64.0 1 78 With Cholangiogram 3… Continue Reading
Practical Method of Reabdominal Access After Specimen Removal Through Alexis Wound Retractor During Laparoscopically Assisted Colorectal Surgery
ARAS EMRE CANDA, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BAHA ARSLAN, MD. DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, TURKEY INTRODUCTION: During laparoscopically assisted colorectal surgery continuity of the bowel can be constructed extra or intracorporeally. Here we describe a useful method for re-accessing the abdominal cavity after extracting the specimen without the loss of pneumoperitoneum. METHOD… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Postoperative Upper Gastrointestinal Swallow Study After Bariatric Surgery
Joel R Brockmeyer, MD, Todd E Simon, DO, Richard K Jacob, MD, Farah Husain, MD, Yong Choi, MD. D. D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Background: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) swallow radiographs following laparoscopic bariatric surgery may detect an obstruction, staple line leak, or anastomotic leak. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Postoperative Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Japanese Patients with Morbid Obesity
Teijiro Hirashita, Masayuki Ohta, Kazuhiro Yada, Yukio Iwashita, Tadashi Ogawa, Hidetoshi Eguchi, Takashi Masuda, Seigo Kitano. Department of Surgery I, Oita University Faculty of Medicine Background/Aim: In Japan, gastric cancer is the most frequent cancer, and the morbidity rate is about 0.1% per year. Gastric bypass is considered not so suitable in Japanese patients, because… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Postoperative Outcomes of the Malignancy After Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy
Ho-Seong Han, MD PhD, Yoo-Seok Yoon, MD PhD, Jai Young Cho, MD PhD, Keun Soo Ahn, MD, Ji Hoon Kim, MD. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea Purpose: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy is a reliable and safe operation for selected patients with benign and low grade malignant… Continue Reading
Postoperative Dysphagia Does Not Predict Higher Long-Term Failure Rates for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
Konstantinos I Makris, MD, Maria A Cassera, BS, Andrew S Kastenmeier, MD, Christy M Dunst, MD, Lee L Swanström, MD. Legacy Health Introduction: Dysphagia is a fairly common postoperative symptom after laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, usually attributed to postoperative edema or a "too tight" fundoplication. It is associated with discomfort, the occasional need for endoscopic dilation… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Post-Operative Hemorrhage From Surface of Prostate: an Unusual Complication After Pre-Peritoneal Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sarah C Oltmann, MD, Mark J Watson, MD. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center INTRODUCTIONIt has been described that laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair carries greater risk of bleeding complications when compared to open inguinal hernia repairs. This is most commonly found to originate from the epigastric vessels on the anterior abdominal wall. We describe a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Possible Extension of Indications for Less Invasive Endoscopic Surgery By a Superparamagnetic Clip for Endoscopes
Takeshi Ohdaira, MD, Yoshikazu Yasuda, MD, Makoto Hashizume, MD. Department of Advanced Medicine and Innovative Technology, Kyushu University Hospital Background: We ranked Single Port Surgery (SPS) and NOTES (full-thickness gastrointestinal resection involving D1 radical dissection) as a surgical procedure between endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and conventional laparoscopic surgery. In SPS, however, we have to control… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Endolumenal / NOTES
Positioning of Focused Ultrasound Transducer Using Mr Compatible Robotic Arm
Xu Xiao, Mr, Mengnan Li, Mr, Andreas Melzer, Prof. Institute for Medical Science and Technology, University of Dundee, UK Objective of the technology or device: In resent years Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has established itself as a leading imaging modality, boosting the development of MR guided interventional techniques and devices. MR guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery… Continue Reading
Portal Vein Thrombosis After Laparoscopic Splenectomy:
Rosario Vecchio, MD, Emma Cacciola, MD, Eva Intagliata, MD, Salvatore Marchese, MD, Rossella Cacciola, MD, Guido Zanghì, MD, Francesco Basile, MD. Dept of Surg University of Catania Ialy Objective: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can be a life-threatening complication of splenectomy if not diagnosed in time and treated properly. The actual incidence of postsplenectomy portal system… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Pneumothorax Following Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. a Potential Complication That Every General Surgeon Should Know
Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Jeffrey W Kolff, MD FACS. Abington Memorial Hospital Introduction : Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair is performed in increasing frequency by community general surgeons across the country particularly for bilateral and recurrent inguinal hernias. There have been several case reports, mostly in anesthesia literatures on extraperitoneal-videoscopic-herniorrhaphy-induced-pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and upper torso subcutaneous… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias