Use of a Novel Endoscopic Suturing Device to Oversew a Large Marginal Ulceration
Pichamol Jirapinyo, Christopher C Thompson, MD. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA Objective: Severe marginal ulceration is traditionally treated surgically. Here we describe the use of a novel endoscopic suturing device to oversew a large stomal ulcer and avert a complicated surgical revision.Technology Description: Ulcer oversewing was performed using a novel endoscopic suturing system… Continue Reading
Ureteral Injuries During Laparoscopic Colon Surgeries – Causes and Prevention
Morris E Franklin, JR, MD FACS, Karla Russek, MD. Texas Endosurgery Institute Objectives: The reported incidence of ureteral injuries during laparoscopic colon surgery varies from 0.2 to 4.5%. Although this is a relatively rare event, it can be devastating for both the surgeon and the patient. There are some techniques described that help prevent this… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Upper Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Radiological Exams Results After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
Atul K Madan, MD FACS, Pejman Samouha, MD, Michael Omidi, MD, Julian Omidi. New Life Surgery Center, LLC Introduction: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a useful procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. While LAGB has a low morbidity and mortality, potential long-term issues can occur. Both upper endoscopy (Endo) and gastrointestinal radiological (Rad)… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Ultrasonic Liposuction for Omental Fat Reduction and Surgical Dissection: A Pilot Study
Eduardo Aimore Bonin, MD, Juliane Bingener, MD, Andrea Mariani, MD, James Swain, MD, Mary Knipschield, Kazuki Sumiyama, MD, Christopher Gostout, MD. Developmental Endoscopy Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, EUA Background: Ultrasonic assisted liposuction (UAL) is used for cosmetic surgery. This technology may be also applied for debulking intra-abdominal fat. Potential applications are omental fat reduction… Continue Reading
Triad of Trouble: CT Findings to Help Diagnose Internal Hernia Post-Gastric Bypass
Nicole A Kissane, MD, Garry Choy, MD, Denis W Gee, MD, Matthew M Hutter, MD MPH, David W Rattner, MD, Janey S Pratt, MD. Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital INTRODUCTION: Abdominal pain after gastric bypass is a common complaint and etiology can be difficult to identify. While some causes are non life-threatening, others such… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Trend of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gastric Cancer in Single Center During Seven Years
Hoon Hur, Sung Yun Hong, Yong Kwan Cho, Sang-Uk Han. Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine Since minimally invasive surgery (MIS) was applied to gastric cancer surgery, it already became one of the standard treatment modality for gastric cancer. The role of MIS for treatment for gastric cancer is expected to be increased.… Continue Reading
Trend in Volume and Cost of Open Versus Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures in the Usa 2005-2009
Lobat Hashemi, MS, Michael E Minshall, MPH, Kenneth D Baker, MD, Ross D Segan, MD FACS. Covidien INTRODUCTION: Bariatric surgery is often the only treatment option available to morbidly obese patients who have failed to maintain their weight loss by dietary restriction and exercise programs. Laparoscopica bariatric surgery acceptance has increased significantly, and have been… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Treatment of Gastric Adeno-Cancer with Single Incision Laparoscopic Gasrectomy Technique
UMUT BARBAROS, Associated Professor, AZIZ SÜMER, Registrar, TUGRUL DEMIREL, Registar, RAMON VILLALONGA, Professor, AHMET DINCCAG, Professor, RIDVAN SEVEN, Professor, SELCUK MERCAN, Professor. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery Abstract 28 years old female was administered with epigastric pain. Physical examination was completely normal. Laboratory results revealed a mild anemia with Htc… Continue Reading
Treatment of Achalasia with Heller Myotomy After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Katya Ericson, MD, Howard Lederer, MD. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Introduction: Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy is well described in the literature as a good surgical option for treatment of esophageal achalasia. There have been a number of case reports in the literature describing lap Heller myotomy done simultaneously with or after surgical procedures to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Transvaginal Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Pain Study
Pratibh Vemulapalli, MD, Diego Camacho, MD, Scott Chudnoff, MD, Emanuel Agaba, MD, Harvey Rainville, MD. Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY Background: The transvaginal laparoscopic cholecystectomy approach allows for reduced port placement in the abdominal wall where patients experience the most postoperative pain. We propose that this method will decrease… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Transvaginal Cholecystectomy Versus Minilaparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Angel Cuadrado-García, MD PhD, José F Noguera, MD PhD, Rafael Morales, MD, Carlos Dolz, MD PhD, Jose M Olea, MD, Jose C Vicens, MD PhD, Luis Lozano, MD. Hospital Son Llatzer, Palma de Mallorca. SPAIN. Background Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) makes it possible to perform intraperitoneal surgical procedures with a minimal number of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Transvaginal Cholecystectomy Using Argon Plasma Coagulator
Takayuki Dotai, MD, Toshio Katagiri, MD, Abraham Mathew, MD, Saniea Majid, MD, Sheetal Nijhawan, MD, Michael Sedrak, MD, Garth Jacobsen, MD, Bryan Sandler, MD, Mark Talamini, MD, Santiago Horgan, MD. University Of California, San Diego This video presents transvaginal NOTES cholecystectomy using argon plasma coagulator (APC). APC proved to be an effective tool for NOTES… Continue Reading
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- Endolumenal / NOTES
Transumbilical Single-Incision Laparoscopic Splenectomy Using Conventional Instruments: A Single Surgeon’s Experience
Fan Ying. Department of the First Minimal Invasive Surgery and Bile Duct Surgery, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China Background Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery is partly responsible for the explosion of minimally invasive procedures . Herein, we share our six cases to demonstrate the feasibility of scarless… Continue Reading
Transumbilical Single-Incision Laparoscopic Choledocholithtomy Using Conventional Instruments: The First Five Cases
Wu Shuo-Dong, Tian Yu, Chen Yong-Sheng, Su Yang, Chen Chun-Chih. Department of Biliary and Vascular Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University Background/aim: Optimization of quality of life (QOL) is an important goal in the advanced surgery. Herein we share our five cases to demonstrate the feasibility of scarless transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic choledocholithtomy using conventional instruments… Continue Reading
Transumbilical Single Access Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Complicated Acute Gangrenous Appendicitis: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Yoshiyuki Kawakami, MD PhD, Hidenori Fujii, MD PhD, Makoto Yoshida, MD PhD, Koji Doi, MD PhD, Toshiharu Aotake, MD PhD, Yuki Hirose, MD PhD. Fukui Red Cross Hospital Background: Recently, single port access laparoscopic surgery can be considered to have an attractive cosmetic advantage especially in transumbilical approach with its innovative features. Many encouraging studies… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal