A Comparison of the Ligasure and Harmonic Scalpel in Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
You-Na Kim, MD, Sang Yong Kim, MS, Hyoung-Il Kim, MD Yonsei University, College of Medicine IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to compare LigaSure device with harmonic scalpel in the laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer.Methods and proceduresA retrospective analysis of prospectively maintained data was performed on patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy using the LigaSure device… Continue Reading
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A Cost-Effective, Easily Reproducible Endoscopic Training Model
Yuhsin V Wu, MD, Steve J Schomisch, Phd, Cassandra N Cipriano, Jeffrey L Ponsky, MD, Jeffrey M Marks, MD University Hospitals Case Medical Center Introduction: The future of surgery is constantly evolving. With advancements in endoscopic techniques and equipment, more surgical procedures are becoming purely endoscopic or hybrid. In addition, the Society of American Gastrointestinal… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
A Multi-institutional Randomized Controlled Trial of an Augmented-Reality skill acquisition module for Robot-assisted Surgery
K. Ahmed, A. Chowriappa, R. Din, E. Field, S. Raza, A. Fazili, D. Samarasekera, J. Kaouk, L. Eichel, J. Joseph, A. Ghazi, J. Mohler, J. Peabody, D. Eun, Y. Shi, G. Wilding, T. Kesavadas, K. Guru Roswell Park Cancer Institute Guy's Hospital London; Henry Ford Hospital AimTo develop and validate a novel augmented reality based… Continue Reading
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- Emerging Technology
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Small Bowel Disease Centered around Capsule Endoscopy Detection: A Potpourri of Cases
Matthew C DeWolf, BS, Courtney C Sullivan, BA, David Cave, MD, PhD, Jason Wong, MD, Nicole Pecquex, MD, James Carroll, MD, Mitchell Cahan, MD, Demetrius Litwin, MD, MBA University of Massachusetts Medical School This video highlights a multidisciplinary approach and the use of technologies used in the diagnosis and treatment of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding from… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
A new animal training model for thoracoscopic esophagectomy in a prone position
Soji Ozawa, MD, PhD, Takashi Akaishi, MD, PhD, Haruhiro Inoue, MD, PhD, Masayuki Higashino, MD, PhD, Takashi Kamei, MD, PhD, Natsuya Katada, MD, PhD, Tatsuyuki Kawano, MD, PhD, Yuko Kitagawa, MD, PhD, Masahiko Murakami, MD, PhD, Shunichi Okushiba, MD, PhD, Nobuo Omura, MD, PhD, Harushi Osugi, MD, PhD Japan Study Group for Endoscopic Esophageal Surgery… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
A new antireflux technique associated to Sleeve Gastrectomy. Strachan Technique.
Ivan Strachan, MD, Gianna Ramos, MD Centro Internacional de Cirugia avanzada Background:The sleeve gastrectomy has become one of the most frequent technique in the treatment of obesity. The risk of fistula and its management is one of the most feared complication The high rate of gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia lead many surgeons to prefer… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
A new laparoscopic model to evaluate device temperatures and cooling times in a surgical setting
Joseph A Paulus, PhD, Xinliang Zheng, PhD, Bruce Dunne, PhD Covidien, Surgical Solutions Objective:An “in vivo” surgical model to evaluate post-activation cooling times for laparoscopic radiofrequency (RF) vessel sealing devices and assess thermal injury risks is presented; the model provides a more clinically relevant environment (temperature and humidity) than open or bench methods. Description and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Emerging Technology
A New Retraction Technique Improves the Safety of Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Kee-Hwan Kim, MD, PhD, Chang-Hyeok An, MD, PhD, Jeong-Soo Kim, MD, PhD, Il-Young Park, MD, PhD, Dong-Gu Kim, MD, PhD, Sang-Kwon Lee, MD, PhD Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary??s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea Purpose:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold-standard procedure for gallbladder removal. The advantages of this procedure… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
A New Treatment for Perforated Ischemic Gastropathy after Distal Pancreactecomy with Celiac Axis Resection (Laparoscopy Endoscopy Co-Operative Treatment)
Atsushi Muraoka Kagawa Rosai Hospital , Japan Objective:Radical distal pancreatectomy with en bloc resection of the celiac axis (DP-CAR) has been performed for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. One of the major complications is ischemic gastropathy. A successful new treatment for a patient suffering from gastric bleeding due to a perforated ulcer after DP-CAR has been… Continue Reading
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A novel covert laparoscopic cholecystectomy by using 2-mm trocar-less needle-shape instruments
Hai Hu, Professor, MD, PhD, Anan Xu, MD, Guoqing Dai, MD, Anhua Huang, MD, Weidong Wang, MD, Jiangfan Zhu, Professor, MD, Bingguan Chen, Professor, MD, PhD Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital OBJECTIVE: To develop a new covert laparoscopic cholecystectomy in comparison with the single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC). PATIENT AND METHODS: From January… Continue Reading
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A Novel Device For Maintaining Clear Optics during Laparoscopic Surgery
Daniel T McKenna, MD, Jennifer Choi, MD, Bruce Robb, MD, Don Selzer, MD, Samer Mattar, MD Indiana University School of Medicine Background: Laparoscopic surgery is plagued by the intermittent coating of the laparoscope lens with blood or fluids. This repetitive and periodic disruption leads to the removal of the laparoscope for cleaning, resulting in temporary… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Emerging Technology
A Novel Minimally Invasive Access Techique Combining the Veress Needle with a Tracheostomy Hook
Logan Rawlins, MD, Peter Hallowell, MD, Bruce Schirmer, MD University of Virginia Objective: Many access techniques for laparoscopic surgery have been described including fascial cut-down, direct optical trocar entry, and Veress needle pre-insufflation. No entry technique has clearly shown to be superior, though some surgeons shy away from the Veress needle given the concern for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
A Procedural Cost Minimization Analysis for Hernia Repairs and Minor Procedures Between a United States Academic Institution and a Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic
Jaime A Cavallo, MD, MPHS, Jenny Ousley, BS, Christopher Barrett, MD, Sara Baalman, MA, Kyle Ward, DO, Margaret M Frisella, RN, Brent D Matthews, MD Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri INTRODUCTION: Material supplies and medications constitute the greatest per capita costs for surgical missions… Continue Reading
A Proficiency Based Skills Training Curriculum for the Sages Step (surgical Training for Endoscopic Proficiency) Program
Victor T Wilcox, MD, Ted Trus, MD, Jose M Martinez, MD, Brian J Dunkin, MD The Methodist Hospital, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, the University of Miami INTRODUCTION The STEP program is a collaborative project between SAGES and Olympus America Inc. dedicated to providing flexible endoscopy equipment and a curriculum for training to all surgical residency programs in the… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
A Prospective Study to Compare the Outcomes After Primary Laparoscopic CBD Exploration and Laparoscopic CBD Exploration Following Failed Endoscopic Stone Extraction in Patients with Concomitant Gall Stones and Common Bile Duct Stones
Virinder K Bansal, MS, FACS, Pramod Garg, MD, DM, M C Misra, MS, FRCS, FACS, Karthik Rajan, Subodh Kumar, Atin Kumar, Ragini Kilambi Department of Surgical Disciplines, Gastroenterology and Radiology, All India Institute of Medical sciences, New Delhi, BackgroundThe management of primary or recurrent CBD stones has been debatable till date. While there may be… Continue Reading