Single Incision Laparoscopic Bochdalek Hernia Repair
Thomas J Swope, MD. Mercy Medical Center Objective: To demonstrate that single incision laparoscopy can be safely utilized to repair a Bochdalek hernia. Case History: A 56 year old male presented with a symptomatic right sided Bochdalek hernia. He complained of right chest pain especially with exertion. The hernia was identified on CT scan… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Single Institution Experience
François Julien, MD, Jean-pierre Gagné, MD. Québec Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec This study evaluates the peri-operative outcomes of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) done by one surgeon in a tertiary care centre over a six-year period.This is a retrospective study of 99 consecutive cases of LVHR performed between… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Real-time Fluorescent Videoangiographic Evaluation Demonstrate Preservation of Vascular Supply During Total Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Component Separation
J Roberto Ramirez Gavidia, MD, Kalman Bencsath, MD, Matthew Kroh, MD, Bipan Chand, MD, Sricharan Chalikonda, MD. Cleveland Clinc Foundation INTRO DUCTION:The endoscopic component separation (ECST) technique for hernia repair has been shown to decrease wound morbidity when compared to open component separation. This may in part be due to the preservation of blood… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Lightweight Versus Heavyweight Mesh in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Meta-Analysis
A Currie, MRCS, H Andrew, MRCS, A Tonsi, MRCS, P R Hurley, MS FRCS, S Taribagil, FRCS. Croydon University Hospital BACKGROUND: Prosthetic mesh reinforcement is standard practice for inguinal hernia repair but can cause considerable pain and stiffness around the groin and affect physical functioning. This has led to various types of mesh being… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
The Meandering Iliac Artery: A Vascular Abnormality Commonly Encountered During Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Jonathan P Pearl, MD, Tiffany C Cox, MD, Kristen Trinca, MD, Gary Wind, MD, E. Matthew Ritter, MD. National Military Medical Center, Bethesda Vascular anomalies encountered during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair could be a source of significant hemorrhage. The external iliac artery normally resides within the Triangle of Doom and its injury is avoided… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Low Incidence of Surgical Site Infection in Laparoscopic Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
Maris S Jones, MD, Charles St Hill, MD, Shawn Tsuda, MD. University of Nevada School of Medicine Introduction: The objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of surgical site infection in laparoscopic (TEP) versus open inguinal hernia repair. Data is equivocal for antibiotic prophylaxis in open inguinal hernia repair for a reduction of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Overlaying Therapy Using Collagen Spin-coated Plla Nanosheet for Fixation of Polypropylene Mesh
Keiichi Fujino, MD PhD, Manabu Kinoshita, MD PhD, Hiroki Haniuda, Hidekazu Yano, MD, Akihiro Saitoh, PhD, 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 We have recently developed a biocompatible poly L-lactic acid… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Effect of Enzymatic Degradation On the Mechanical Properties of Biologic Scaffold Materials
Afua H Annor, BS, Michael E Tang, BS, Chi Lun Pui, BS, Gregory C Ebersole, MS MS, Margaret M Frisella, RN, Brent D Matthews, MD, Corey R Deeken, PhD. Washington University in St. Louis INTRODUCTION: In the body, biologic scaffolds are exposed to matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) which are produced by inflammatory cells (neutrophils). Scaffolds… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Development of Novel Electrospun Absorbable Polycaprolactone (PCL) Scaffolds for Hernia Repair Applications
Gregory C Ebersole, MS MS, Evan G Buettmann, Matthew R Macewan, BSE, Michael E Tang, BS, Margaret M Frisella, RN, Brent D Matthews, MD, Corey R Deeken, PhD. Washington University in St. Louis INTRODUCTION: Permanent hernia repair materials rely on pro-fibrotic wound healing. As a result, repair sites are commonly composed of disorganized fibrotic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Staged Approach to Infected Synthetic Mesh: Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction With Strattice Biological Matrix
Sujata Sofat, MD, Ketan Patel, MD, Frank Albino, MD, Maurice Nahabedian, MD, Parag Bhanot, MD. Georgetown University Hospital Departments of General Surgery and Plastics Surgery Background: Infection of synthetic mesh following abdominal wall hernia repair is a complex problem. Management can be difficult resulting in multiple operations with significant morbidity. The majority of cases… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Critical Analysis of Strattice Performance in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Intermediate Risk Patients and Early Complications
Sujata Sofat, MD, Ketan Patel, MD, Frank Albino, MD, Maurice Nahabedian, MD, Parag Bhanot, MD. Georgetown University Hospital Departments of General Surgery and Plastics Surgery BACKGROUND: Indications and outcomes following abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) are variable based on a variety of factors. Patient factors include hernia stage and co-morbidities, while surgeon factors include the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Totally Extraperitoneal Single Incision Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Nicole Sharp, MD, Justin Fried, BS, Rob Watson, MD, John F Eckford, MD, F. Paul Buckley, MD, Stephen Abernathy, MD, Richard Frazee, MD. Scott & White Introduction: Several options exist for the surgical management of inguinal hernias. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has been demonstrated to produce less postoperative pain compared to open inguinal hernia… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Under Local Anesthesia
Norihito Wada, MD PhD, Toshiharu Furukawa, MD PhD, Yuko Kitagawa, MD PhD. Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University Background: Laparoscopic hernia repair is considered to be a minimally invasive surgery for inguinal hernia. Pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery, however, requires muscle relaxation and general anesthesia which needs preoperative preparation and post-operative recovery process.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
A Systematic Review of the Association Between Obesity and Inguinal Hernias
Kourosh Sarkhosh, MD MSc FRCSC, Richdeep S Gill, MD, Daniel W Birch, MD MSc FRCSC, Xinzhe Shi, MPH, Shahzeer Karmali, BSc MD FRCSC. University of Alberta Background: The prevalence of obesity continues to increase and is associated with increased abdominal girth and pressure. Inguinal hernia incidence has previously been associated with increased intra-abdominal pressures.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Post-supradrenalectomy diaphragmatic hernia with colonic occlusion: A laparoscopic repair
Ramon Vilallonga, PhD, Enric Caubet, PhD, Oscar Gonzalez, PhD, Jose Manuel Fort, PhD, Manuel Armengol. Universitary Hospital Vall d'Hebron. Barcelona. Background: The diaphragmatic hernia is defined as the passage of visceral structures through a defect in the diaphragm wall. The acquired, may be secondary to penetrating abdominal trauma or iatrogenic causes after surgery. Method:… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias