Usefulness of real-time blood vessel detectable forceps for lymph node dissection for training qualified laparoscopic surgeons
Aims: In the clinical education of recently qualified laparoscopic surgeons who have been trained only with simulation models, it is important to make them precisely localize the blood vasculature when conducting lymph node dissection in laparoscopic colectomy and gastrectomy. We developed a Doppler forceps with a foot controller that allows the detection of the blood… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Establishing Anthropometrics: Abdominal Wall Thickness in Laparoscopic Patients
BACKGROUND: Understanding abdominal wall thickness (AWT) is a key to optimal trocar design and enhancing surgical workspace layout, with a view to developing low profile laparoscopic ports, reducing clutter, and improving operative workflow. In order to establish a knowledge base upon which design can build, we measured AWT at the point of trocar insertion. METHODS:… 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 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
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 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
The role of minimally invasive surgery in the forward combat hospital
Background: Most penetrating abdominal combat wounds are of high energy, with injury to multiple viscera, and require immediate open abdominal exploration for hemorrhage control. There is interest in advanced surgical systems for use in the forward combat environment, but minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has never been utilized in such setting. The authors hand-carried an MIS… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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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
The Use of Esophageal Transit and Gastric Emptying Studies in the Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Background: Minimally-invasive gastric fundoplication represents an important therapeutic option in patients with refractory reflux and symptomatic hiatal hernias. Preservation of esophageal and gastric function is a hallmark principle in ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. In this study, we evaluate the impact of fundoplication on esophageal transit and gastric emptying scintigraphy studies, and relate these functional findings… 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
The Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic TRAM Flap Delay Procedure: An Alternative Approach
Introduction: The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap has become the standard and most popular method for autogenous breast reconstruction. Ligation of the deep inferior epigastric vessels prior to TRAM flap reconstruction (delay procedure) was introduced to augment vascularity to the island flap through improved superior epigastric flow, thus decreasing flap morbidity. Methods: A transverse… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Evaluation of the R Port for Single Laparoscopic Port Procedures (SLaPP): A study of 20 cases
Introduction: Since the advent of Laparoscopic Surgery in the 1980’s, laparoscopic Cholecystectomy has rapidly become the gold standard for the treatment of symptomatic Cholelithiasis. In the last decade, surgeons have pushed the frontiers of technology to apply the laparoscopic technique to various abdominal surgeries. Standard laparoscopic techniques for cholecystectomy have consisted of the French and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection with the Application of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Technique
INTRODUCTION Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a newly developed endoscopic treatment used to obtain a large mucosal specimen in one fragment . It has contributed to the advantages of the treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer. On the other hand, many disadvantages such as difficulty in learning the techniques, the long time required to perform the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Appendectomy By Surgical Residents: Evaluating Outcomes and Learning Curve
BackgroundLaparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is associated with shorter hospitalisation and recovery, better pain control and less complications. However, there is a longer operating time and increased rate of intra-abdominal abscess. Studies have shown that laparoscopic appendectomy may be safely incorporated as part of the surgical training program for trainees in a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
The Effects of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Hysterectomy, and Appendectomy on Nosocomial Infection Risks
Background: This paper presents precise estimates of nosocomial infection risks associated with laparoscopic as compared to open surgery in three procedures: cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hysterectomy.Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 11,662 admissions from 22 hospitals that have a nosocomial infection monitoring system. The Nosocomial Infection Marker (NIM, patent-pending) was used to identify nosocomial infections… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other