National Utilization and Outcome of Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Elective General and Bariatric Surgical Procedures
James P Villamere, MD, Alana Gebhart, BA, Stephen Vu, Ninh T Nguyen, MD. Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA. Background: The robotic platform has been shown to be of greatest benefit in enabling surgeons to transition open procedures to laparoscopy. Currently, most gastrointestinal procedures have a high rate of… Continue Reading
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Out by 3:30 – A Study in Bariatric Robotic Surgery Efficiency
Hernan D Urrego, MD, Aliu Sanni, MD, Juan P Toro, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, John F Sweeney, MD, Edward Lin, DO, Ankit D Patel, MD. Emory University. Introduction One of the barriers to the acceptance of the use of robotics in bariatric surgery has been the overall increase in perioperative and operative times compared… Continue Reading
Perioperative Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Rena C Moon, MD, Derek Stephenson, MD, Andre F Teixeira, MD, Muhammad A Jawad, MD, FACS. Orlando Regional Medical Center. Background: Currently, sleeve gastrectomy(SG) is most commonly performed laparoscopically. However, robot-assisted approach for sleeve gastrectomy is increasing in number among bariatric surgeons. The aim of our study is to compare perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic SG… Continue Reading
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Proficiency Training On a Virtual Reality Robotic Surgical Skills Curriculum
Justin D Bric, BS, Michael J Connolly, BS, Matthew I Goldblatt, MD, Andrew S Kastenmeier, MD, Jon C Gould, MD. Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin. INTRODUCTION: This study sought to evaluate proficiency based virtual reality simulation training in developing robotic surgery skills. The clinical application of robotic surgery is… Continue Reading
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Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: A Single Center Experience
Vanitha Vasudevan, MD, Kandace Kichler, MD, Lucy De La Cruz, MD, Srinivas Kaza, MD. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Palm Beach Reional Campus, Atlantis, FL. INTRODUCTION – The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and short-term outcomes of Robotic Paraesophageal hernia Repair (RPR) with the standard Laparoscopic Paraesophageal hernia Repair… Continue Reading
Robot-assisted minimally invasive partial resection of the spleen for nonparasitic splenic cyst
Graziano Pernazza, MD, Annibale D'Annibale, MD. San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital, Rome. BACKGROUND: Laparoscopy has become the technique of choice for the surgical treatment of non-traumatic pathologies of the spleen. Large published series demonstrated the effectiveness and benefits of the minimally invasive approach. In certain pathological conditions a partial resection seems an appropriate option not to lose… Continue Reading
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Robotic Adrenalectomy of Giant Pheochromocytoma
Alexander Ramirez Valderrama, MD, Robert M Dickanson, MD, Gerald J Wang, MD. New York Hospital Queens. INTRODUCTION The definitive treatment of pheochromocytoma is surgical resection. The viability and success of laparoscopic removal of large pheochromocytoma are questionable. We present a video of a successful laparoscopic robotic resection of a 9 cm pheochromocytoma using the da… Continue Reading
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Robotic Approach to Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Juan P Toro, MD, Hernan D Urrego, MD, Aliu O Sanni, MD, John F Sweeney, MD, S. Scott Davis Jr., MD, Edward Lin, DO, MBA, Ankit D Patel, MD. Department of Surgery, Emory University. Atlanta, GA. The repair of large paraesophageal hernias is still a demanding procedure even for experienced laparoscopic surgeons. The anatomy of… Continue Reading
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Robotic-Assisted AbdominoPerineal Resection: Efficacy and Safety in a community hospital setting..
Marcus F Yarbrough, MD, *Subhasis Misra, MD, MS, FACCWS. Department of Surgery CTCA - Midwestern Hospital, Zion, IL. *Texas Tech University Health Science Center - Amarillo, TX. Background: Robotic assisted (® da Vinci System, Intuitive Surgical, Inc) surgery for abdominoperineal resection (APR), can be a challenging procedure for approach to low rectal and anal cancers.… Continue Reading
Robotic-assisted conversion from gastric band to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Raquel Gonzalezh-Heredia, Md, PhD, Mario Masrur, MD, Enrique Elli, MD, FACS. University of Illinois at Chicago. Gastric band is one of the bariactric procedures that are assiciated to high rate of complications. This video highlights the technical details of a robotic revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on a previous failed gastric lap band. Continue Reading
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Robotic-assisted Re-do gastrojejunostomy for a giant ulcer
Raquel Gonzalezh-Heredia, MD, PhD, Mario Masrur, MD, Enrique Elli, MDFACS. University of Illinois at Chicago. Gastric ulcer after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a challenging situation that bariatric surgeons face. A revisional procedure is indicated when medical treatments fail to improve symptoms. A minimally invasive approach is always worth the attempt. Robotic system allows for an… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Robotics
Robotic-assisted resection of a right renal hilum tumor
Raquel Gonzalez-Heredia, MD, PhD, Mario Masrur, MD, Enrique Elli, MD, FACS, Shin-E Wang. University of Illinois at Chicago. Background Extra-adrenal paraganglioma is a tumor which originated outside the adrenal glands and caused clinical manifestations similar to those of pheochromocytoma. We present a case of successful robotic-assisted resection of paraganglioma in the right renal hilum region.This… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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Robotic Assisted Total Pancreatectomy and Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation: Potential Benefits of a Novel Technique
Amer H Zureikat, MD, Trang Nguyen, MD, David Bartlett, MD, Martin Wijkstrom, MD, Herbert Zeh, III, MD, Abhinav Humar, MD. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Reducing warm ischemic time can optimize islet cell yield in pancreatic islet cell autotransplantation following total pancreatectomy. Performing a total pancreatectomy without division of the pancreatic neck may also potentially… Continue Reading
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Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Shorter Operative Times, Low Conversion Rates, and Excellent Oncologic Yield – A Single-Surgeon Retrospective Cohort Study at a High-Volume Community Center
Vanitha Vasudevan, MD, Chetan Patel, MD, Joshua Parreco, MD, Srinivas Kaza, MD. Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Palm Beach Regional Cmapus, Atlantis, FL. Introduction – The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and short term outcomes of Robotic-assisted colon surgeries performed in a high volume community… Continue Reading
Robotic Left Colon Cancer Resection: Dual Docking Technique for Splenic Flexure Mobilization
Se Jin Baek, Chang Woo Kim, Min Soo Cho, Hyun A Jang, Hyuk Hur, Seung Hyuk Baik, Nam Kyu Kim, Byung Soh Min, Sung Uk Bae. Yonsei University College of Medicine. Background: The technique for robotic resection of the left colon is not well defined and has not been widely adopted due to limited range… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics