Laparoscopic Approach to a Ganglioneuroma Posterior to the Pancreatic Head and Portal Vein
Introduction: Ganglioneuromas are rare benign masses that arise from neural crest cells. Intra-abdominally they can arise anywhere along the sympathetic nerve chain in the retroperitoneum and often remain clinically silent until they achieve a significant size. Surgical exploration is often necessary for diagnosis and treatment. A laparoscopic approach to this area can be challenging but… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Diaphragm Motor Point Pacing: Complete Worldwide Experience of all Implanted Patients
Background: Diaphragm movement is essential for adequate ventilation and when the diaphragm is adversely affected patients face life long positive pressure mechanical ventilation or death. This report summarizes the complete world wide multi-center experience with the diaphragm pacing stimulation (DPS) system to maintain and provide diaphragm function for ventilation.Methods: In prospective FDA trials, patients underwent… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Management of the Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy
The reported incidence of acute abdominal pain in pregnancy is 1/500-1/635. Despite initial concerns about the safety of laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy, there is an increasing body of evidence supporting its use in this scenario. Our objective was to review cases of acute abdominal pain in pregnancy which were managed laparoscopically at our institution to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer in octogenarians
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic colorectal resection is becoming a trend in modern surgery. Studies have shown the benefit of having less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery when comparing to open surgery. At the same time, people are living longer and the proportion of colorectal cancer in the elderly is increasing. They are generally having… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Ressection of a Large Retroperitoneal Mass
Schwannomas are usually benign tumors arising from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. Most schwannomas are benign, although malignant cases are known to occur. Retroperitoneal schwannoma is a rare entity comprising only 0.5% to 12% of all retroperitoneal tumors. In the retroperitoneal position, they occur most commonly between 40 and 60 years of age,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Massive Splenomegaly
Introduction: This video illustrates the technical feasibility and safety of the laparoscopic approach in the setting of massive splenomegaly.We present the case of a 37 year-old man who was referred to us after failure of medical treatment for massive splenomegaly associated with non Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. He had been complaining of nocturia, suprapubic pressure and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Surgery Under Spinal Anaesthesia-
AbstractINTRODUCTION – Laparoscopic abdominal surgery is conventionally done under general anesthesia Spinal anesthesia is usually preferred in patients where general anesthesia is contraindicated. We present our experience of using spinal anesthesia as the first choice for laparoscopic surgery over a period of over 10 years with the contention that it is a better alterative to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic treatment of non traumatic peritonitis of digestive or extra-digestive origin: A ten-year study
PURPOSE: Localized or generalized peritonitis is one of the most serious complications of many abdominal or pelvic diseases. Laparoscopy has been used cautiously, because of technical difficulties and the theoretical risks of poorly controlled sepsis, overlooked lesions, and suboptimal treatment due to poor vision.METHODS: Data were retrospectively collected from May 1998 to April 2007 in… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Versus Open Approach for Implantation of the Peritoneal Catheter during Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
Background: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is the mainstay of therapy for hydrocephalus. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic (LVPS) versus open (OVPS) ventriculoperitoneal shunts.Methods: All patients undergoing VPS at a tertiary care center between January 2004 and September 2007 were included. Univariate analysis was used for clinical characteristics. Wilcoxon Rank… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic versus open splenectomy: review of a single-center experience and analysis of costs.
Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become the preferred surgical procedure for the elective treatment of hematologic disorders. Compared to open splenectomy (OS), it results in shorter hospital stay, decreased postoperative pain and faster recovery. The cost-benefit analysis of both procedures has not been fully studied. We hypothesize that LS results in significant savings to all… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Magnetic Surgery, Reality or Fantasy
Magnetic surgery, Reality or Fantasy Introduccion In the way of the mini aggression, arises the need to realize determinations innovations to be able to carry surgical procedures out. For this end, we present our skill based on the electromagnetic energyMethods We realize 90 surgeries with platform NOTES, using a system of withdrawal, creation of space… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Our Experience in Laparocopic Approach for Large Adrenal Tumors
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become in last decade “gold standard” for treating of adrenal tumors with diameters smaller than 6 cm. In addition, one should note that larger tumors or potentially malignant tumors, once considered contraindications to a laparoscopic approach, can now be removed laparoscopically, with virtually no complication. In many surgical centers a tumor size… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Outcomes of Non-surgical Management of Gallbladder Disease during Pregnancy: A Single Center Experience
Background:The indications for non-emergent operations during pregnancy remain undefined. Many surgeons defer non-emergent operations until after delivery to minimize fetal risk. We wished to determine the outcome of delaying cholecystectomy in pregnant patients hospitalized for non-acute gallbladder disease.Methods:After approval from the Institutional Review Board, a retrospective case review was performed at a large volume regional… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Protect the Ureters
From 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2007 151 patients with complex pelvic pathology underwent placement of lighted ureteral stents by a general surgeon (JR) or gynecologist (SM). None of the patients had a ureteral injury that underwent pre-procedure ureteral stent placement. The procedures included laparoscopic colorectal surgery for diverticular disease(33 patients(pts), colon or rectal cancer(12pts), pelvic endometriosis(endo) with… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Role of Laparoscopy in managment of delayed small bowel obstruction in trauma patients
Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) after open abdominal exploration for trauma is associated with significant long-term morbidity. Open exploration may be required if conservative treatment is unsuccessful. Laparoscopy in these patients may decrease LOS and decrease the rate of complications associated with repeat open surgery. Most inner city trauma centers are not geared for advanced… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other