Non-contrast pelvic magnetic resonance (MR) protocol for imaging of complex perianal fistulizing disease
Deirdre C Kelleher, MD, M. Sophia Villanueva, MD, Kirthi Kolli, MD, James D McFadden, MD, Anjali S Kumar, MD, MPH MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology Objective: Magnetic resonance (MR) is emerging as the technology of choice for evaluating complex perianal fistulas. MR… Continue Reading
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Minimally Invasive Surgery (mis) Assessment Device: Variance Analysis
Sami Abusneineh, PhD, Brent Seales, PhD University of Kentucky The objective of this study is to analyze the variance of the skill level of MIS trainees using a multi-sensor camera system. We built multiple sensors system in order to extract a large number (more than 50) of assessment metrics and their relationships to the surrounding… Continue Reading
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Development of a Smart Trocar for automated instrument recognition during laparoscopic surgery
Giulia Toti, MS, Marc Garbey, PhD, Brian J Dunkin, MD, FACS, Vadim Sherman, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Barbara Bass, MD Department of Computer Science, University of Houston, Houston, TX; Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education, Houston, TX; Department of Surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX Objective: Complex minimally invasive surgical procedures require coordination among team… Continue Reading
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Mechanical Evaluation of Articulated Instruments and Cross-handed Manipulation in Laparo-endoscopic
Jiangfan Zhu, MD East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Background:Laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery ( LESS ) is limited by loss of triangulation and internal instruments conflict. To overcome these obstacles, some approaches have been introduced: articulated instruments and cross-handed manipulation which causes the right hand to control the left instrument tip and vice versa. The… Continue Reading
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Mechanical Evaluation of Three Access Devices for Laparo-endoscopic Single site Surgery
Jiangfan Zhu, MD East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Background Many kinds of port access devices were developed for laparo-endoscopic single site surgery (LESS) during recent years. Which port is best suitable for this relatively new technique needs to be investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the common used port access… Continue Reading
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Feasibility of the trans-umbilical route compared with the trans-oral route in gastric upper body endoscopic submucosal dissection: A porcine model
Sang-Ho Jeong, Ji-ho Park, MD, Young-Joon Lee, MD, Chang Yoon Ha, MD, Sang-Kyung Choi, MD, Soon-Chan Hong, MD, Eun-Jung Jung, MD, Young-tae Ju, MD, Chi-Young Jeong, MD, Woo-Song Ha, MD Department Surgery, Department Internal Medicine of Postgraduate School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea Background: The incidence of early gastric cancer has been… Continue Reading
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TroSim: New Haptic Simulator for Trocar Insertion Procedure
Yong Won Seo, Ashirwad Chowriappa, PhD, Khurshid Guru, MD, Thenkurussi Kesavadas, PhD University at Buffalo Introduction & ObjectiveTrocar insertion is one of the most cited causes of surgical injuries when performing laparoscopic procedures. Between 1997 and mid-2002, the FDA received about 1,300 laparoscopic trocar-associated injury reports, including reports of 30 fatalities. This process is highly… Continue Reading
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Novel Dynamic Retractor: Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgery by Reducing Ports
Kurt Roberts, MD Yale University Objective:Providing visibility and access with Retraction is of the upmost importance in laparoscopic surgery. Typically 1 or 2 ports are designated for graspers or other instruments allowing for traction and counter-traction. Reduced port surgery, single incision (SILS) , robotic and natural orifice surgery (NOTES) are clear evidence towards an interest… Continue Reading
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Non Randomised Comparative Study Comparing Conventional versus Single Access Laparoscopic (SAL) Right Hemicolectomy
Tikfu Gee, MBBS, MS, Kheng Wah Ong, MBBS, MS, Zubaidah Hanifa, MBBS, MS, Oo Myint Minn, MBBS, MS, Suriyana Ghani, MBBS, Qisti Fathi Nik, MBBS. Universiti Putra Malaysia Conventional multi port surgery has now been accepted as safe and reliable in colorectal cancer surgery in terms of oncological clearance and patient morbidity. Recent advances have… Continue Reading
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Early results of a comparative study of a novel reversible weight loss surgery vs sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity
Tikfu Gee, MBBS, MS, Kheng Wah Ong, MBBS, MS, Zubaidah Hanifa, MBBS, MS, Oo Myint Minn, MBBS, MS, Suriyana Ghani, MBBS, Shu Yu Lim, MD Universiti Putra Malaysia Morbid obesity is a serious health problem. It is a growing pandemic with a heavy toll on morbidity and mortality. Dietary measures have proven to be ineffective… Continue Reading
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Single Site Endoscopic Breast Lumpectomy: a case series
Suriyana Ghani, MBBS, Tikfu Gee, MBBS, MS, Shu Yu Lim, MD Universiti Putra Malaysia Breast lumpectomy is a common surgical procedure for benign breast lumps. Incisions made for lumpectomies vary and depend on the location of the breast lump. Circumareolar incisions are made whenever possible because of their aesthetic value. However some lumps are either… Continue Reading
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Totally stapled gastrojejunal anastomosis using hybrid NOTES ? single 12 mm trocar approach
Lino Polese, MD, PhD, Stefano Merigliano, MD, Gianfranco Da Dalt, MD, Roberto Luisetto, BD, Lorenzo Norberto, MD Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padova University, Italy Objective of the technology or deviceTo perform a totally stapled gastrojejunal anastomosis using hybrid NOTES –single 12-mm trans-abdominal trocar approach. Description of the technology and method of its use… Continue Reading
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Hydrodissector hook (A new device for safe dissection)
Sait Bakir, MD This device (Hydrodissector hook) (Sait's Hook) designed for dissect and cut tissue safely without damaging underlying tissues. This hook have a canal inside (like injection needles) so we can inject water from the tip hole of the hook. Before cutting or cautering surgeon inject water so it creates a safe working space.This… Continue Reading
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Endoscope Handle Manipulator
Luca Milone, MD, Ian Dardani, BS, Mallory Hennemuth, BS, David Straple, BS, Maria Torres, BS, Andrew Gumbs, MD Villanova Endoluminal surgery has developed tremendously over the past few years, and the addition of robotic instruments could be very helpful in continuing the development of this field. The Endoscope Handle Manipulator is designed to robotically control… Continue Reading
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Glove Technique in Single-Port Access Laparoscopic Cholecystecyomy: Results Base on the Learning Curve Analysis.
Hon Phin Wong, MD, Hurng-Sheng Wu, MD, Dev-Aur Chou, MD, Shih-Wei Huang, MD Show Chwan Memorial Hospital OBJECTIVE: Cholecystectomy lends itself well to a single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) approach. SILS is a virtually “scarless” technique; the single port is hidden in the umbilicus. As these procedures have become more widely adapted, it is important to… Continue Reading
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