Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Primary Hyperaldosteronsim: Comparison of Clinical Response Based on Adrenal Pathology
Introduction: Primary hyperaldosteronism may be caused by adrenal hyperplasia (nodular [NH] or diffuse [DH]) or functional adenoma [FA]. We compare response of hypertension and hypokalemia for both pathologies following laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Methods: All adrenalectomies performed for hyperaldosteronsim at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. Hypertension / hypokalemia were considered improved in patients with reduction in… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy – Indications and Results
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) as a method of treatment of adrenal pathology confirmed its efficiency and safety. The aim of the study is to present our possibility and results in adrenal surgery.Material and method: From 29.10.1997 to 31.07.2008 we performed 440 LA in 428 patients. The mean size of tumor was 41,3 mm (from 7 to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Management of Biliary Ascariasis on a 2 Year Old
Objective: To present a case report of a 2 year old female diagnosed with biliary ascariasis and was managed by laparoscopy and endoscopy. This is a case of a 2 year old female who presented with abdominal pain, fever and jaundice. On abdominal ultrasound, there was tubular echogenic structures at the common bile duct. Working… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Anterior Resections Use Fewer Defunctioning Stomas.
Aims:It is our contention that with the improved visualization of the operating field afforded by laparoscopic surgery, that during laparoscopic anterior resection fewer drains and defunctioning stomas are being utilized. We assessed a single consultant surgeon’s anterior resectional practice. Methods:A retrospective study compared all laparoscopic anterior resections (LAR) versus open anterior resections (OAR) conducted by… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis Does Not Carry a Higher Risk of Postoperative Complications
Following a number of readmissions after laparoscopic appendectomy,we reviewed the procedures performed for acute appendicitis over 1 year. Excluding 64 cases of peritonitis, 237 emergency appendectomies were performed by a group of surgical associates at a single institution between August 2007 and August 2008. The procedure of choice was laparoscopy performed using 3 ports in… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Outcomes and Quality
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is As Cost Effective As Open Appendectomy
Introduction: The aim of this study is to compare the results of laparoscopic (LA) versus open (OA) approaches for appendectomy in a teaching community hospital.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 264 patients who underwent appendectomy over an 8-year period (155 Lap versus 109 Open). Two surgeons performed all LA procedures and all were initially approached for… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Approach in the Distal Pancreatic Tumor Surgery
Introduction: Laparoscopic resection of the body and tail of the pancreas for benign lesions is an accepted technique but published series are still few. Aim is to evaluate the results of the laparoscopic approach for distal pancreatic tumors. Methods: From January 1993 to June 2008 18 patients (pts) underwent laparoscopic enucleation (EN) (8 pts, 2… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Assisted Anatomical Liver Resection Utilizing the Hanging Technique
PURPOSE:@The purpose of this work was to evaluate the short term results of the laparoscopic-assisted anatomical liver resections utilizing the hanging technique.METHODS AND PROCEDURES: From August 2006 to July 2008, there were 13 laparoscopic-assisted anatomical liver resection for treatment of primary and metastatic neoplasm of liver@i4 hepatocellular carcinoma, one cholangiocellular carcinoma, 7 metastasis of colon… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Assisted Excision of Retroperitonial Filarial Lymphangectasia Presented with Bilateral Groin Swelling
This is a rare presentation of Filariasis affecting Retroperitonial region presented with Bilateral Groin Swelling treated by Laparoscopic and bilateral groin excision. Wuchereria bancrofti: the major parasite causing lymphatic filariasis. Hydrocele is the most common manifestation of chronic W. bancrofti infection in males, in endemic areas.CASE REPORT: A 21-year old Nepali male admitted to our… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery on a Video Sharing Website
Introduction: Patients utilize the Internet to obtain information regarding bariatric surgery. The quality of this available information is inconsistent. Specifically, many patients browse video sharing websites to further educate themselves about the procedures. This study tested the hypothesis that a common video sharing website would provide high quality information for bariatric surgery patients. Methods: The… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Body Lesions: Report of 6 Cases Including Totally Intracorporeal Technique
Introduction) Laparoscopic surgery has been gaining wide acceptance currently especially in distal pancreatectomy, but few study has been reported about laparoscopic central pancreatectomy (LCP) for pancreatic body lesions. So, we herein report our evolving experiences of LCP.Methods) From Sept 2007 to June 2008, 6 cases of LCP were performed for pancreatic body lesion at our… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Situs Inversus Abdominis
Report of case: A 41 year old woman was referred by a gastroenterologist for chronic abdominal pain of six months' duration. She described pain that occurred frequently throughout the day, ypically lasting between 30 minutes and two hours. The pain was mainly epigastric but had a colicky right upper quadrant component also. She described severe… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (lc) and Common Bile Duct Exploration (cbde) in Patients with a Previous Gastric Resection
Background: An increased incidence of cholelithiasis is reported after truncal vagotomy and gastric resection. Adhesions from previous gastric surgery are often considered a contraindication to laparoscopic surgery. Aim was to evaluate the feasibility and long-term results after LC and CBDE in patients with a previous gastric resection.Methods: from April 1991 to February 2007, CBD stones… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Choledochotomy in Patients with Previous Open Choledochotomy
BACKGROUND. Choledochotomy in patients with previous choledochotomy is technically difficult. Open surgery is usually the first choice in these patients. Laparoscopic choledochotomy seems to be feasible in expert hands.OBJECTIVES. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic choledochotomy in patients with previous open choledochotomy.PATIENTS & METHOD. This is a retrospective study of 40 patients who had… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: Three-port Technique
Introduction: This study aimed to present the early results of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer using three-port technique.Methods: Retrospective data of 150 patients who underwent three-port laparoscopic colectomy from November 2002 to June 2008 at University Medical Center Viet Nam.Results: The types of resections were right colectomy (n= 67), tranverse colon segmentectomy (n= 9), left colectomy… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal