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Robotic Liver Resection for Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Liver

Orhan Agcaoglu, MD, Dursun A Sahin, MD, Volkan Genc, MD, Jesse Gutnick, MD, Federico Aucejo, MD, Eren Berber, MD. Cleveland Clinic   Background:Multiple studies have demonstrated the advantage of laparoscopic over open liver resection in selected patients. Recently, robotic techniques have been described for minimally invasive liver tumor resection. The aim of this video is… Continue Reading

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Video Loop Presentations
Topic:
Robotics

Resident Education in Robotic Surgery: Bridging the Gap With the Da Vinci SI Surgical System in a Robotic Proctectomy

Brian Bello, Konstantin Umanskiy, Alessandro Fichera, Stephen Small. Univeresity of Chicago    Since the introduction of the da Vinci Surgical System, resident education in robotic surgery has been a challenge.  The new da Vinci Si Surgical System has new enhancements that can potentially bridge the gap in surgical education.  We present a case of a… Continue Reading

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Podium Video Presentations
Topic:
Robotics

Safety and Feasibility of Robotic Abdomino -perineal Excision of the Rectum.

Vamsi R Velchuru, FRCS, Slawomir J Marecik, MD, Marek Zawadzki, MD, Albalawi Saeed, MD, John J Park, MD, Leela M Prasad, MD. University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, USA   Introduction - Aim of the study was to establish safety, feasibility and efficacy of robotic Abdomino-perineal resection (APR) for rectal… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Is Hybrid Robotic Laparoscopic Assistance the Ideal Approach for Rectal Dissection.

Marek Zawadzki, MD, Slawomir J Marecik, MD, Vamsi R Velchuru, FRCS, John J Park, MD, Leela M Prasad, MD. University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, USA   Background: The use of robotic assistance in the management of rectal cancer has gradually increased in popularity over the years but the optimal… Continue Reading

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Podium Presentations
Topic:
Robotics

The Role of Tactile Feedback On Grip Force During Laparoscopic Training Tasks

Christopher R Wottawa, MS, Jeremiah R Cohen, Richard E Fan, PhD, Warren S Grundfest, MD FACS, Martin O Culjat, PhD, Erik P Dutson, MD SAGES. University of California, Los Angeles   Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of supplemental tactile feedback on grip force during peg transfer training tasks using… Continue Reading

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Posters of Distinction
Topic:
Robotics

Urogenital Function After Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Rectal Cancer Surgery

James Tak-kwan Fung, FRCSEd, Hester Yui-shan Cheung, FRACS, Lawrence Wing-chiu Ng, FRACS, Chi Chiu Chung, FRCSEd, Michael Ka-wah Li, FRCS FRCSEd. Department of Surgery, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital   Introduction : Despite improvement in surgical approach and technology, total mesorectal excision for low rectal cancer has been associated with significant post-operative sexual and urinary… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Systematic Review of Robotic-Assisted Colon and Rectal Surgery

Aliyah Kanji, MD, Richdeep S Gill, MD, Xinzhe Shi, MPH, Daniel W Birch, MD, Shahzeer Karmali, MD. Department of Surgery, University of Toronto and University of Alberta   Introduction: Colorectal surgery is one of the most common procedures performed by general surgeons with an increasing number being performed laparoscopically. Robotic technology is emerging as the… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Robotic Assisted Single Incision Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy. Oncologic Resection

Luca Giordano, MD FACS. Aria Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA   Colectomies performed for neoplastic disease have to adhere to strict oncologic principles. This video demonstrate the technical feasibility of an oncologic resection for a neoplastic disease of the right colon with the robotic assisted single incision laparoscopic technique. Adequate margins as well as limphadenectomy with… Continue Reading

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Video Loop Presentations
Topic:
Robotics

Single Quadrant Robotically Assisted Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Description of a Surgical Technique

Brad E Snyder, MD, Erik B Wilson, MD, Todd Wilson, Nicholas M Brown, MD, Nathan Miller, MD. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston    Surgery utilizing a robot has been successfully performed for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Studies have shown the proven efficacy, reported lower complication rates, and technical benefits of robotic surgery.… Continue Reading

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Podium Video Presentations
Topic:
Robotics

Novel Use of a Surgical Robot in Bilateral Cortical-sparing Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma

Nikolaos A Dallas, MD, Camilo Jimenez, MD, Steven G Waguespack, MD, Isabella M Iupe, Paxton V Dickson, MD, Elizabeth G Grubbs, MD, Nancy D Perrier, MD. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center   OBJECTIVE: For patients with bilateral pheochromocytomas, adrenalectomy with cortical-sparing technique is a feasible option to reduce the need for lifelong steroid supplementation. The… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Diaphragmatic Injury During Robotic Nephrectomy

Alexander Ramirez Valderrama, MD, Gerald J Wang, MD. New York Hospital Queens   With the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging, more asymptomatic solid renal masses are being detected. Robotic partial nephrectomy is more frequently performed for the treatment of incidentally detected small renal mass. We present a video of a 55 year-old male with a… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Hybrid Robotic Right Hemicolectomy for Cancer of the Ascending Colon: A Case Control Study

Emilio Morpurgo, MD, Tania Contardo, MD, Antonio Zerbinati, MD, Camillo Orsini, MD, Roberta Molaro, MD. Department of Surgery; Center for robotic and laparoscopic surgery; Hospital of Camposampiero INTRODUCTION: The role of the robotic da Vinci ® system in right hemicolectomy is not fully understood.  Aim of the study is the evaluate the operative and postoperative… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Robotic-Assisted Common Bile Duct Exploration As an Option for Complex Choledocholithiasis

Nawar A Alkhamesi, MD PhD FRCSGenSurg FRCS FRCSEd, Ward T Davies, MD FRCSC, Fiona R Pinto, BA, Christopher M Schlachta, BSc MD CM FRCSC FACS. Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario   Introduction:The objectives of this study are to describe our early experience with robotic-assisted common bile… Continue Reading

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Posters
Topic:
Robotics

Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch. the Utility of Robotic System in Bariatric Surgery

Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD FACS. Department of Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania   Introduction : Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is considered the most effective surgical option for morbidly obese patients. Several techniques have been described – open, laparoscopic, and combination of open and laparoscopic. There are only few centers in… Continue Reading

Type:
Podium Presentations
Topic:
Robotics

Robotic Spleen-preserving Distal Pancreatectomy

Chang Moo Kang, Sung Hoon Choi, Jin Hong Im, Ho Kyoung Hwang, Woo Jung Lee. Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea   Background:The advanced and delicate laparoscopic techniques are usually required for safe and successful laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy. Unique characteristics of robotic surgical system are thought to be useful for this minimally invasive… Continue Reading

Type:
Podium Presentations
Topic:
Robotics
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