Does Intra-Operative Perforation Impact Outcomes of Heller Myotomy for Achalasia?
Simon C Chow, MD, Carlos H Chan, MD PhD, Mathieu Rousseau, MD, Stephen Gowing, MD, Serge Mayrand, MD, Melina C Vassiliou, MD MEd, Gerald M Fried, MD, Lorenzo E Ferri, MD PhD. McGill University INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication is a highly effective treatment for achalasia, however it carries a risk of mucosal… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Does Previous Laparoscopic Experience Improve the Ability to Perform Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery?
Trystan M Lewis, Mr, Rajesh Aggarwal, Mr, Richard M Kwasnicki, Mr, Ara Darzi, Prof, Paraskevas Paraskeva, Mr. Imperial College London IntroductionSingle Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) has been suggested as a safer and less invasive alternative to standard laparoscopic surgery (LAP). It is not clear whether previous laparoscopic experience influences the ability to perform SILS. This… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Early Experience with Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication for Recurrent GERD After Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication
Kyle A Perry, MD, Jeffery L Eakin, MD, John G Linn, MD, Raymond P Onders, MD, Vic Velanovich, MD, W. Scott Melvin, MD. Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Division of General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Elective Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomy for Symptomatic Diverticulosis – an Analysis of Acs-Nsqip Database
Venkata R Kakarla, MD, Dan E Ruiz, MD, Ambujakshan Dildeep, MD, Omar Bellorin-Marin, MD, Howard I Tiszenkel, MD. New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY Background: The benefit of laparoscopic versus open colectomy for symptomatic colonic diverticulosis as an elective operation remains unclear. Our aim was to assess the 30-day outcomes after elective laparoscopic (LC) versus… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Emergency Laparoscopic Approach in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Alejandro Canelas, MD, Esteban Grzona, MD, Mariano Laporte, MD, Maximiliano Bun, MD, Nicolás Rotholtz, MD. Colorectal Surgery Section. Hospital Alemán. Buenos Aires - Argentina. INTRODUCTION: The surgical treatment of choice in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is the restorative proctocolectomy with ileo-anal J pouch. This surgery is performed laparoscopically with excellent results. In patients with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Endoscopic Findings and Outcomes of Revisional Procedures in Patients with Weight Recidivism After Gastric Bypass
Panot Yimcharoen, Manish Singh, Stacy Brethauer, Philip Schauer, Tomasz Rogula, Matthew Kroh, Bipan Chand. Cleveland Clinic Foundation BACKGROUND: Significant long-term weight regain occurs in 10-20% patients after gastric bypass (RYGB). Treatment of this chronic disease requires an understanding of why some patients regain weight years after surgery. Enlargement of the gastric pouch or gastrojejunostomy (GJ)… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Fellowship Training Eliminates the Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Tiffany C Cox, MD, Jonathan P Pearl, MD FACS, Dionne Parreno, MD, Robert Moore, BS, E. Matthew Ritter, MD FACS. National Capital Consortium Bethesda, Maryland INTRODUCTION: It has been suggested that as many as 250 laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs are required for surgeons to achieve mastery. This number is based on the learning curves of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Five Strategies That Reduce Total Length of Stay for Colorectal Surgery At Academic Teaching Hospitals
Mary-Anne Aarts, MD, Allan Okrainec, MD, Amy Glicksman, MD, Emily Pearsall, Robin S McLeod, MD. DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, University of Toronto The objective of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs is to incorporate strategies into the perioperative care plan to decrease complications, hasten recovery and lead to a shortened length of hospital stay for patients.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Fixation of Polypropylene Mesh On the Rabbit Abdominal Wall Using Poly L-Lactic Acid (plla) Nanosheet
Keiichi FUJINO, MD PhD, Manabu KINOSHITA, MD PhD, Hidekazu YANO, MD, Akihiro SAITOH, Toshinori FUJIE, PhD, Kahoko NISHIKAWA, PhD, Keiichi IWAYA, MD PhD, Shinji TAKEOKA, PhD, Daizoh SAITOH, MD PhD, Yuji TANAKA, MD PhD. Department of General Medicine, National Defense Medical College Introduction: Polypropylene mesh (PPM) used to repair abdominal wall hernias often induces dense… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Gastric Bypass Surgery Restores Meal Stimulation of the Anorexigenic Gut Hormones, Peptide Yy and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Independently of Caloric Restriction
Sarah Evans, MD, Zehra Pamuklar, MD, Jonathan Rosko, RN, Patrick Mahaney, RD, Ning Jiang, MD, Chan Park, MD, Alfonso Torquati, MD. Duke University, Department of Surgery INTRODUCTION – This study investigated the effects of gastric bypass surgery (GBS) on the postprandial levels of anorexigenic gut hormones. Our primary hypotheses were that obese individuals with type… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Gaze Training Improves Technical Performance and Resistance to Distractions in Virtual Laparoscopic Surgery
Mark Wilson, Sam Vine, James Brewer, Elizabeth Bright, Rich Masters, John McGrath. University of Exeter OBJECTIVES: The operating room environment is replete with stressors and distractions that increase the attentional demands of what are already complex psychomotor procedures. As the attentional control of novices appears to be particularly disrupted by auditory distractions, helping trainees to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Hiatal Hernia Repair with Biologic Mesh Reinforcement Reduces Recurrence Rate in Small Hiatal Hernias
Elizabeth M Schmidt, MD, Jason F Reynoso, MD, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD. University of Nebraska Medical Center Introduction: The use of biological mesh for crural reinforcement during hiatal herniorrhaphy has been shown to decrease recurrence rates in patients with hiatal hernia greater than 5cm. However, there remains some controversy as to the benefit of crural reinforcement… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Impact of Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy in a Tertiary Care Center: A Paradigm Shift
ANDREAS KIRIAKOPOULOS, MD, EFTHIMIOS POULIOS, MD, DIMITRIOS LINOS, MD. Department of Surgery, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece Background: Posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy substituted its laparoscopic counterpart as the treatment of choice in the management of adrenal tumors in our institution. We present our comparative results between these operative techniques showing the reasons of this change. Patients: From… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
Laparoscopic Approach in Complicated Diverticular Disease
Alejandro Canelas, MD, Esteban Grzona, MD, Emmanuel Sadava, MD, Maximiliano Bun, MD, Mariano Laporte, MD, Nicolás Rotholtz, MD. Colorectal Surgery Section. Hospital Alemán. Buenos Aires - Argentina. INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown clear benefits of the use of laparoscopic colectomy in diverticular disease. However, this is not defined in patients with complicated disease. The aim of… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Approach to Obstructive Colon Cancer: What Are the Options?
Morris E Franklin, JR, MD FACS, Karla Russek, MD, Daniel Davila, MD. Texas Endosurgery Institute Introduction:Most centers consider malignant colonic obstruction a contraindication to perform laparoscopic surgery, and, in clinical practice guidelines the recommendations are limited to patients who do not have colon cancer associated with perforation, obstruction, fistula or are locally advanced. Trials that… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal