Patients Expect to Lose More Than Average Weight After Bariatric Surgery
Background: While most bariatric surgeons try to help patient achieve a realistic goal weight after surgery, patients are often disappointed that they have not reached “ideal” body weight. We propose that this is because patients begin the surgical process with inflated self expectations and set themselves up for disappointment.Methods and Procedures: At the University of… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Performance Ramifications of Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery: Measuring Differences in Task Performance Using Simulation
INTRODUCTION: Single port laparoscopic surgery is a promising new technique, but may be associated with unique psychomotor challenges, including use of articulated and/or deliberately crossed instruments. Using single port surgical simulation, we defined performance differences between surgeons with and without single port clinical experience, signifying the need for specialized training as a prerequisite for clinical… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Preoperative Ultrasound As a Predictor of Gallbladder Extraction During Transgastric NOTES Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) has emerged as a promising minimally invasive surgical approach. Extracting the gallbladder through an endoscopic overtube during NOTES cholecystectomy avoids potential obstruction or injury to the esophagus. This study sought to determine whether preoperative ultrasound findings could be used to predict successful passage of a gallbladder specimen through… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Role of Interleukin-6 (il-6) in the Growth of Ct26 Colorectal Cancer in a Murine Model
PURPOSE: This study is designed to investigate the role of surgery-induced levels of cytokines in affecting proliferation and migration of colon cancer cells. Clinical standards in the management of colon cancer and surgery-related differences in various cytokines have been predicted to correlate with the degree of trauma afflicted during surgery, ultimately impacting tumor growth and… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Basic Science
Safety and Usefulness of Laparoscopic Method for Treatment of Peritonitis Due to Anastomosis Site Leakage After Rectal Cancer Resection
Introduction:In cases of peritonitis due to anastomosis site leakage after rectal cancer resection where surgical management was necessary, patients who have undergone open laparotomy and patients with laparoscopic exploration have been compared to determine safety and usefulness of laparoscopic method. Methods:Out of 1146 patients who have undergone rectal cancer resection excluding patients with AP, double… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Single-incision Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: Experience of 35 Cases
AbstractObjective: Single-port trans-umbilical laparoscopy has emerged as an attempt to further enhance cosmetic benefits and reduce morbidity of minimally invasive surgery. There were some reports about single-port laparoscopic colectomy in the world. However, this technique requires a specialized multichannel port for introducing laparoscope and articulating instruments. We present our preliminary experience of using conventional ports… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Single Incision Laparoscopic Gastric Banding: Evolution Towards Scarless Surgery During 50 Consecutive Cases
INTRODUCTION: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) may prove beneficial but techniques are still evolving. The purpose of this study was to assess outcomes associated with a SILS approach for adjustable gastric banding (AGB) for morbid obesity.METHODS: We conducted an IRB-approved retrospective review of our first 50 consecutive SILS AGB procedures attempted over an 18-month period.… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity