ICG Infrared Imaging: A Novel Alternative to Intraoperative Cholangiography
Amie Miller, MD, Jonathan Saxe, MD, Caroline Cao, PhD. Wright State University, Dayton, OH. Introduction: ICG (indocyanine green) infrared imaging has been proposed as an alternative to classic intra-operative cholangiography, but has not been accepted in clinical use due to inadequate image quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the minimum image quality… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Ileostomy Reversal After Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery: Can It Still Be Considered a Minor Procedure?
Gopal Menon, MBBS, Monica T Young, MD, Steven Mills, MD, Joseph Carmichael, MD, Michael J Stamos, MD, Alessio Pigazzi, MD, PhD. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Orange, California. Introduction: Ileostomy reversal is often considered a relatively minor surgical procedure in comparison to the initial colorectal resection and anastomosis. However, no… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery On Quality of Life After Hospital Discharge
Lawrence Lee, MD, MSc, Juan Mata, MD, Berson Augustin, Gabriela A Ghitulescu, MD, A S Liberman, MD, Patrick Charlebois, MD, Carol-Ann Vasilevsky, MD, Nancy Morin, MD, Franco Carli, MD, Liane S Feldman, MD. McGill University Health Centre; Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital. INTRODUCTION: Enhanced recovery pathways (ERP) for colorectal surgery shorten length of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Outcomes and Quality
Impact of obesity on the morbidity of laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair: Analysis using the NSQIP Database
Radu Pescarus, MD, Maria A Cassera, BS, Eran Shlomovitz, MD, Ahmed Sharata, MD, Kevin M Reavis, MD, Christy M Dunst, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. Providence Cancer Center, Portland; The Oregon Clinic, Portland, Oregon. INTRODUCTION The impact of obesity on outcomes after antireflux surgery is controversial. It is recognized, however, that obesity increases the risk… Continue Reading
Impact of Previous Midline Laparotomy On the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Intestinal Resections: A Case-matched Study
Erman Aytac, Luca Stocchi, Julie DeLong, Meagan M Costedio, Emre Gorgun, Hermann Kessler, Feza H Remzi. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. INTRODUCTION: The effectiveness of laparoscopic intestinal resection in patients with previous midline laparotomy (PML) is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Impact of the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome On Early Discharge After Laparoscopic Segmental Colectomy
Bobby Johnson, MD, Ian M Paquette, MD, Bradley R Davis, MD. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Introduction: There is increasing pressure to decrease length of stay (LOS) after major surgical procedures. Although laparoscopic colectomy has been shown to shorten LOS compared to open colectomy, not all patients experience equal benefit. Predictive factors for early… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Impact of the Treatment with Intragastric Balloon in Abdominal Fat Compartments- Visceral Fat and Subcutaneous Cellular Tissue.
Diego Laurentino Lima, MD, Luana C Cabral, MD, Juscielle S Barros, Rayssa A B de Melo, Gustavo L Carvalho, PhD. University of Pernambuco, Faculty of Medical Sciences. OBJECTIVE: to demonstrate which of abdominal fat compartments, the subcutaneous cellular tissue (SCCT) or visceral fat (VF), is more reduced in patients after treatment with intragastric balloon (IGB).… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
The Impact of Sleeve Gastrectomy versus the Adjustable Gastric Band on Active Ghrelin and Metabolic Hormones: relationship to measures of Satiety and Hunger
Ahmed Almamar, MD, Daniel W Birch, FRCSC, Shahzeer Karmali, FRCSC, Arya M Sharma, FRCPC, Andrea M Haqq, MD. Centre for the Advancement of Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Alberta. INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a relatively new bariatric procedure that has been proposed as definitive treatment for severe obesity. However, the mechanism of action… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Basic Science
Implementation of Direct Peroral Cholangioscopy for Common Bile Duct Stones
Jonathan Leunbach, MD, Jan M Krzak, MD, Einar Pahle, MD, PhD. Department of Surgery, Viborg Hospital, Viborg, Denmark. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the process and the initial results of implementing Direct Peroral Cholangioscopy (DPC) as a new treatment modality in patients with common bile duct stones refractory to retrieval by conventional Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). METHODS:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Importance of the Node of Calot in Gall Bladder Neck Dissection: A Novel Standardized Approach to the Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Michael Timoney, MD, Sharique Nazir, MD, David Swedler, MD, George S Ferzli, MD, FACS. Lutheran medical Center,Brooklyn ,New York. Introduction Bile duct injury (BDI) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most feared complications in General Surgery. Iatrogenic BDI can result in the need for major reconstructive surgery, poor quality of life and increased mortality… Continue Reading
Improved Survival Following Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy Compared to Open Surgery
Oliver C Burdall, James Fullick, Alexander P Boddy, Jane Blazeby, Richard Krysztopik, Christopher Streets, Andrew Hollowood, Christopher P Barham, Daniel R Titcomb. Bristol Royal Infirmary. INTRODUCTION Oesophageal cancer is one of the top ten most common cancers and increasing in incidence worldwide. As with other areas of surgery, minimally invasive techniques have been used to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Improvement in Mental Health and Social Functioning After Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for Achalasia
Steven Lorch, MD, Vic Velanovich, MD. University of South Florida College of Medicine. Introduction- Achalasia is a benign but debilitating primary esophageal motility disorder which may have a significant detriment on patients’ mental health and social functioning. The gold standard for treatment is Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication. Treatment is aimed at palliation of symptoms… Continue Reading
Improving reaching critical view of safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy with teaching interventions
Maj Nijssen, MD, JMJ Schreinemakers, MD, PhD, GP van der Schelling, MD, RMPH Crolla, MD, AM Rijken, MD, PhD. Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda. Objectives To prevent serious bile duct injuries in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, guidelines recommend that a critical view of safety (CVS) should be obtained in laparoscopic cholecystectomies. In a previous study we… Continue Reading
Incidence and Risk Factors of Incisional Hernia Formation Following Abdominal Organ Transplantation
Carter T Smith, MD, Micah G Katz, Janet M Bellingham, MD, Bridget Welch, Glen E Leverson, PhD, Luke Funk, MD, MPH, Jacob A Greenberg, MD, EdM. University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study is to estimate the incidence of and risk factors for incisional hernia formation following primary abdominal solid organ transplantation.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Increased Incidence of Diaphragmatic Herniation after Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy – initial experience in a UK Specialist Unit
David E Messenger, MD, FRCS, Simon M Higgs, MD, FRCS, David F Hewin, MD, FRCS, Vipond N Mark, MD, FRCS, Hugh Barr, MD, FRCS, Simon J Dwerryhouse, MD, FRCS, Martin S Wadley, MD, FRCS. Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK. INTRODUCTION The uptake of minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) in the UK… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut