Effects of Early Oral Feeding on Surgical Outcomes and Recovery After Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy for Early Gastric Cancer: A Nonrandomized Study.
INTRODUCTION:Introduction: Traditionally, patients after gastric surgery are started feeding when flatus or defecation has documented the return of bowel function. However, in recent years for patients after colorectal cancer resection, early postoperative oral feeding has some favorable effects and has come to be accepted as a safe and feasible approach to management. The aim of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Effects of Nissen Fundoplication on Ablation of Barrett\’s Esophagus with Endoscopic, Endoluminal Radiofrequency Ablation
Background: Endoscopic, endoluminal radiofrequency ablation is achieving increasing acceptance as a mode of eliminating Barrett’s metaplasia and, thus, reducing the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. It is believed that reducing the exposure of the esophageal epithelium to acid is essential to achieve long-term ablation of Barrett’s esophagus. However, it is unclear whether the use of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Endoscopic Closure of an Esophagocutaneous Fistula Using a Bioabsorbable Material and Tissue Glue
Objective: Non-operative closure of a chronic esophagocutaneous fistula whichwas unresponsive to othermodalities utilizing endoscopy for placementofbioabsorble material(Bio-A) buffered by tissue sealant. Methods: The fistula had been demonstrated on barium studies, and he had failed diversion as well as lesser operative attempts at closure. The fistula was cannulated, and under endoscopic control a grasper was passed… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Esd-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Gastrectomy for Gastric Submucosal Tumor
Introduction: Laparoscopic partial gastrectomy is frequently performed for the treatment of gastric submucosal tumor, especially less than 5cm. Resection with an automatic suture instrument is associated with excessive removal of gastric mucosa for intraluminal growing tumors, which may result in postoperative stenosis or distortion. A laporoscopic partial gastrectomy assisted by ESD to prevent excessive removal… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Esophageal Reconstruction Using Biological Scaffolds in a Clinical Setting.
Introduction: Extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds have been shown to be effective for reconstruction of esophageal tissue in pre-clinical models. The remodeled tissue showed mature epithelialization, a distinct submucosal layer characterized by dense, organized collagenous tissue, and an organized, appropriately oriented skeletal muscle layer that was integrated into the adjacent normal muscle tissue. Herein, we describe… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Esophagectomy for Adenocarcinoma: Comparison of Minimally Invasive, Transhiatal and En Bloc Resection Techniques
Background: There are competing goals in the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer. One is to minimize the physiologic impact of the operation and the other is to maximize the resection of regional lymph nodes. The former can be accomplished with a transhiatal esophagectomy, and the latter is maximized with an open transthoracic/transabdominal en bloc resection.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Esophago-gastrostomy Using Narrow Gastric Tube After Laparoscopy-Assisted Proximal Gastrectomy
Introduction: Although laparoscopy-assisted proximal gastrectomy is a promising approach for early gastric cancer in the upper stomach, there is a technical difficulty especially in the following reconstruction, esophagogastrostomy, partly because the large remnant stomach often limits laparoscopic surgical view during intra-abdominal anastomosis. To keep sufficient surgical view under the laparoscopy and perform intra-abdominal anastomosis safely,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Factors of Increasing Blood Loss and Operation Time in Laparoscopic Assisted Distal Gastrectomy
Introduction: Laparoscopic Surgery has rapidly increased for treatment of gastric cancer in the world. Laparoscopic assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) has been the standard procedure in case of early gastric cancer. Our impression is obesity can be one of the factors to increase of operating time and blood loss.Methods: Between October 2007 and May 2009, 48… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Feasibility and Post Operative Outcome of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy in Patients Who Received Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Background: The use of Neo adjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery is preferred by many centers dealing with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Minimally invasive surgery is also being evaluated in many centres for management of esophageal cancer. Aim: To compare technical feasibility and post operative outcome of minimally invasive esophagectomy in patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Feasibility of Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy for Non-curative Gastric Cancer Following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Background: Endscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has been accepted as a treatment of early gastric cancer (EGC). The number of EMR procedures for EGC has been increasing because a patient’s quality of life after EMR is superior to that after surgical gastrectomy. The recently developed EMR procedure, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), makes en-bloc resection possible for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Gastric Duplication Treated By Laparoscopic Gastric Partial Resection
Introduction: Duplication of the alimentary tract is an uncommon occurrence (1 of 4500 births) in pediatric patients and can affect any portion of the gastrointestinal track. The esophagus and ileum are most common site, and gastric duplication cysts represent 4-8% of all alimentary track. Symptoms often occur by 2 years and can include nausea, vomiting,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Gastroduodenal Intussusception Without Underlying Mass
Introduction: Gastroduodenal intussusception is a rare condition. Fewer than 80 cases have been reported in the literature. Usually, a gastric mass acts as a lead point of the intussuception. Both benign and malignant tumors have been implicated as potential lead points. Case Presentation: A 79 year-old female presented to the ER with dysphagia and epigastric… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Heller\’s Myotomy with Reconstruction of the Angle of His in Achalasia. Impact on Postoperative Gastroesophageal Reflux and Les Pressure
Introduction: Although Heller´s myotomy has proven to be the best treatment for patients with Achalasia, the addition of an antireflux procedure is still debatable. The aim of the study is to analyze the impact of the Heller myotomy without an antireflux procedure on postoperative gastroesophageal reflux and LES pressure in patients with Achalasia.Methods: From a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Hybrid Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Combined Thoracoscopic and Mediastinoscopic Esophagectomy.
Background: Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) can be expected to reduce postoperative mobidity, especially pulmonary complications, and motality. But further refinements are needed to realize the theoretical advantadges and improve survival.Aim: To assess our outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy and investigate the opitimum approach.Method: Between August 2000 and December 2007, we performed minimally invasive esophagectomy for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Identification of Risk Factors for Post-operative Dysphagia After Laparoscopic Primary Anti-reflux Surgery
Introduction: Transient post-operative dysphagia is not uncommon after laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and usually runs a self limitng course. However a subset of patients has long term dysphagia. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for persistent post-operative dysphagia at one year after surgery. Methods: All patients undergoing anti-reflux surgery are entered… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery