A new minimally invasive sphincter-saving procedure to treat highly complex anal fistulas : Transanal opening of intersphincteric space (TROPIS) procedure in 238 high complex anal fistulas
Pankaj Garg, MBBS, MS, FASCRS1, Sachi Singhal, MBBS2, Sachin B Jamma, MS3. 1Garg Fistula Research Institute, Panchkula, Haryana, India, 2Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, 3Ashwini Rural Medical College, Kumbhari, Solapur, Maharashtra, IndiaAims: In complex fistulas with significant intersphincteric component(high transsphincteric, horseshoe and supralevator fistulas), the intersphincteric component acts like an abscess. Simply… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
A NORTH AMERICAN SINGLE-BLINDED PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL FOR OUTPATIENT NON-ANTIBIOTIC MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE UNCOMPLICATED DIVERTICULITIS (MUD TRIAL): FEASIBILITY AND LESSONS LEARNED
Safiya Al-Masrouri, MD, MSc1, Ebram Salama, MD1, Sebastien Lachance, MD, FRCSC1, Sarah Faris-Sabboobeh, MSc2, Julie Savard, RN2, Nancy Morin, MD, FRCSC2, Carol-Ann Vasilevsky, MD, FRCSC2, Gabriela Ghitulescu, MD, FRCSC2, Julio Faria, MD, FRCSC2, Marylise Boutros, MD, FRCSC2. 1McGill University, 2Jewish General Hospital INTRODUCTION: Antibiotics remain the mainstay of treatment of uncomplicated diverticulitis in North… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
A NOVEL APPLICATION OF INDOCYANINE GREEN DURING ROBOTIC ASSISTED HEMINEPHRECTOMY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VASCULAR CLAMPING
S Gruessner, MD, MBA, F Gheza, MD, A Mangano, MD, LF Gonzalez Ciccarelli, MD, PC Giulianotti, MD. University of Illinois at ChicagoBackground/Hypothesis: Indocyanine Green (ICG) has an unquestionable versatility in the field of minimally invasive surgery. We postulate that ICG is an effective alternative to Doppler Ultrasound in assessment of effectiveness of vascular clamping during a heminephrectomy. In… Continue Reading
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- Robotics
A NOVEL GASTROINTESTINAL SEALANT FOR USE ON GASTRIC STAPLE LINES: A PILOT STUDY
Tovah Z Moss, MD1, Nathan Gasek2, Weiss Dan1, Patrick Forgione, MD1. 1UVM, 2University of ConnecticutIntroduction: Leakage of gastric/intestinal contents from disrupted gastrointestinal staple or suture lines is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for surgical patients undergoing many gastrointestinal surgeries. For example, the incidence of gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy from staple line disruption… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for Introduction of Magnetic Compression Anastomotic (Magnamosis) Rings
Vamsi K Aribindi, MD1, Veeshal H Patel, MD2, Scott V Weiner, MD3, Phillip Kim, MD, MBA4, Rebecca C Gologorsky, MD3, Oliver A Guevarra3, Carissa E Chu, MD3, Marshall L Stoller, MD3, Harrison R Michael, MD3. 1Baylor College of Medicine; University of California, San Francisco, 2University of Washington; University of California, San Francisco, 3University of California,… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Robotics
A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for Management of an Incarcerated Gastric Herniation Through a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Site
Alexander Gonzalez-Jacobo, DO, Faith Buchanan, Hubby Buehler, Jacob Eisdorfer, DO, Javier Andrade, MD. St. John's Episcopal HospitalIntroduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common procedure frequently performed to provide nutrition via enteral access for patients that are unable to feed orally. PEG tube insertion has fallen into favor due to its minimally invasive technique in addition… Continue Reading
A NOVEL , NO COST , SIMPLE PAPER MODEL TECHNIQUE FOR PLACEMENT OF IPOM
Sachin B Jamma, MS, MNAMS, FMAS, DipALS, Balasaheb G Shitole, MS. Ashwini Rural Medical College,SolapurObjective: Correct placement of the mesh around the defect is always a cause of anxiety in Surgeon’s mind, especially for beginners. Various methods are described to place IPOM accurately however they come with a cost. Purpose of the study was to find… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
A novel technique for laparoscopic gastric feeding tube with omental patch as an alternative to Stamm or Wetzel in a immobile and shortened stomach
Daanish Kazi, Leena Khaitan. UH Cleveland medical tenderWhen percutaneous methods for feeding tube placement are not available, laparoscocpic feeding tube placement is considered a minimal risk surgery with less morbidity as compared to open feeding tube. Similar to open, laparoscopic methods use either a Stamm or Witzel technique. They both are make of minimize gastric… Continue Reading
A Novel Technique for Ventral Hernia Repair: Less Postoperative Pain with Lower Recurrence Rates Using a Combined Laparoscopic and Open Repair
Natasha Denicola, MD1, Claire M Eden, BA2, Fred Kimmelstiel, MD1. 1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, 2Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiBackground: Open ventral hernia repair may be limited by the ability to adequately visualize the underlying peritoneum and ensure complete reduction of the hernia sac for flat placement… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
A novel technique of single-port thoracic-assisted totally laparoscopic esophagogastrectomy for Siewert type 2 adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction
Wei Wang, Wenjun Xiong, Jin Wan, Xiaofeng Zhu. Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese MedicineBackground: The incidence of Siewert type ? adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG) is increasing, especially in Asia, but laparoscopic surgery for type 2 AEG is not widely accepted due to the technical challenges and unknown prognosis. To address this problem, we developed… Continue Reading
A novel use of multi-perspective two-dimensional versus single perspective two-dimensional view in laparoscopy
Zachary Sanford, MD1, Robert Turner, PhD1, Ivan George1, Alex Addo, MD1, Helena Mentis, PhD2, Reza Zahiri, DO1, Adam S Weltz, MD1, Adrian Park1. 1Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIntroduction: Traditional laparoscopy uses a single-camera to provide solitary 2D-perspectives of a 3D-operative space, limiting vital depth cues and spatial awareness while potentially increasing mental… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
A Prospective randomized trial to compare time to complete laparoscopic skill test between 3D imaging system and Ultra-high definition (4K) laparoscopic system
Komol Chaivanijchaya, MD, Sikarin Sornphiphatphong, MD, Worawit Kattipatanapong, MD, Ittiphon Viratanapanu, MD, Suthep Udomsawaengsup, MD. Chulalongkorn hospitalBackground: 3D (Three dimensional) imaging system provides depth perception of surgical field that may make laparoscopic surgery move precise and safe. There have many studies showed that can improve inanimate laparoscopic skill compared with 2D system. Development of 4K… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
A rare case of Castleman’s disease in the mesocolon and its successful laparoscopic management
Deepa Jahagirdar, Ashwinee Rahalkar, Raj Gajbhiye, Bhupesh Tirpude, Hemant Bhanarkar, Prasad Upganlawar. Government medical college, Nagpur, IndiaA 50 year/ female patient admitted in our medicine department for fever, cough with expectoration and chest pain since 5 days. She was a known case of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. She then developed pleural effusion of left side and… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
A rare cause of post-operative small bowel obstruction following laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass surgery
Alph Emmanuel, MD, S. Julie-Ann Lloyd, MD, PhD, Bestoun H Ahmed, MD, FACS, FASMBS. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PASmall bowel obstruction following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is an uncommon complication with reported incidence of 1.5 to 5 %. The most common causes are internal hernia, roux limb stricture and adhesions causing 89% of… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
A Rare Finding During Sleeve Gastrectomy: Concurrent repair of diaphragmatic hernia during sleeve gastrectomy and hiatal hernia repair
Amlish B Gondal, MD, Matthew E Mobily, MD, MPH, Mahsaw Motlagh, BA, Iman Ghaderi, MD, MSc, MHPE. University of ArizonaIn this video, we present a case of concurrent repair of diaphragmatic hernia during sleeve gastrectomy and hiatal hernia repair. The patient is a 36-year-old male with morbid obesity (BMI 44.8 kg/m2, and weight of 316… Continue Reading