Laparoendoscopic Single-site (less) Cholecystectomy: Results of a Pilot Randomized Trial
At present time the four-port approach to laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard treatment of gallstones. In the last 2 years new designed technologies made feasible the accomplishment of laparoscopic cholecystectomy through a single access. Such a scar-less procedure has several potential benefits (lesser pain, improved QoL, better cosmetics, reduced LoS) and almost none of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery: A Single Institution Experience
Introduction: As the field of minimally invasive surgery has matured, a trend has developed toward fewer and smaller incisions. As laparoscopic techniques and equipment have advanced, surgeons have continued to reduce the surgical footprint with regard to cosmesis and tissue trauma. Laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) surgery is a product of this effort in which a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscope Position Impacts Surgeon Efficiency and Workload
INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic surgery presents several challenges to the novice learner. Laparoscope positioning has been suggested to affect performance. We hypothesized that an off-center laparoscope position would lead to poorer performance and increased workload of the performer. METHODS: General surgery residents (n=11) voluntarily participated in the study protocol. In a live porcine model, three trocars were… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Large Tumors. Single Team Experience.
We present our series of 46 Laparoscopic adrenalectomies (LA) for large adrenal tumors (> 5 cm) performed from July 2003 till September 2009. The department of endocrinology primarily evaluated these patients. Contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CECT scan) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were relied upon in all cases to look for the size of the gland,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
Minimally invasive (MIS) Ivor-Lewis Esophagectomy is a technically challenging procedure, but series from expert centers have described its feasibility and safety. The benefit in terms of long-term oncologic outcomes is being investigated. The extent of MIS techniques has ranged from a laparoscopic abdominal component with a thoracotomy, mini-thoracotomy, or thoracoscopic component. This video describes the… Continue Reading
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- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Laparoscopic Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer; A Prospective Feasibility Study
Objectives: Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is widespread in the wourld, but the rate of rectal cancer, has increased more slowly than that of colon cancer. There are several technical problems in the performance of laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. It is technically difficult to precisely transect and anastomose the rectum in patients with a narrow intrapelvic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery As a Definitive Treatment in Refractory Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Diseases.
BackgroundLaparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (LARS) is now well established as an effective treatment in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Some of the reflux can be severe enough to cause upper respiratory symptoms such as laryngitis, hoarseness, chronic cough. Reflux resulting in aspiration can result in lower respiratory tract illnesses such as asthma and pulmonary… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is Feasible and Safe in Surgical Training
Introduction: The management of acute appendicitis (AA), despite the controversy surrounding it, is having constant increase to minimal access surgery. The discussions focused on the advantages of this type of surgery, throughout the specialized literature, are usually based on reports of procedures performed by well-trained surgeons, rather than resident surgeons. To determine if laparoscopic appendectomy… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is Safe and Efficacious in the Elderly: An Analysis Using the Nsqip Database.
IntroductionWhile laparoscopic appendectomy has been increasingly utilized, there is a paucity of data pertaining to its use exclusively in the elderly population. The aim of this study was to examine patterns in 30-day post-operative morbidity and related patient factors in elderly patients following appendectomy. Methods Cases of appendicitis in patients over the age of 65… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Outcomes and Quality
Laparoscopic Approach for Pheocromocytoma Larger Then 6 Cm
Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy became in past decade the procedure of choice for adrenal pathology and now is adopted for larger tumors or even large pheochomocytomas. Method: Since 2003 in General Surgery Department Emergency Hospital Bucharest Romania, the same surgical-anaestesical team performed over 150 adrenalectomies and 9 of this procedure were for pheochromocytomas larger then 6… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Approach to Revisional Bariatric Surgery
As the prevalence of bariatric procedures has increased, so have the number of patients presenting for revisional bariatric procedures. Many surgeons advocate an open approach to these revisions due to the complexity and variety of the procedures. We present our experience with a laparoscopic approach to revisional bariatric procedures We performed 434 intra-abdominal bariatric procedures… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic-Assisted Rectal Surgery Using the Simple Rectum Catcher Device
INTRODUCTION: In the case of laparoscopic surgery, it is often very difficult to perform total mesorectal excision and cut the bowel being occluded after irrigating the rectal lumen, particularly in the narrow laparoscopic view of the pelvic cavity. To resolve these problems, we applied our original Rectum Catcher to laparoscopic-assisted high and lower rectal surgery… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Bilateral Partial Adrenalectomy for Hereditary Pheochromocytoma
Hereditary syndromes are responsible for a small number of pheochromocytomas. These hereditary pheochromocytomas are frequently bilateral and rarely malignant. Surgical treatment remains controversial secondary to the risk of Addisonian crisis and need for lifelong corticosteroid therapy associated with bilateral total adrenalectomy. Recently it has been reported that cortical sparing bilateral adrenalectomy is safe and can… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Associated with Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Safe Approach for Morbid Obesity Patients?
Background: Some researchers suggest that gastric bypass surgery plus cholecystectomy increases post-surgical complications. However, there is not studies that exploring this association. Objective: To compare the post-surgical complications between patients operated on cholecystectomy and who not among obese persons meeting criteria for gastric bypass surgery in Medellín, Colombia. Method: A case-control study was done. In… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Asa III Patient\’s in Day Surgery. Why Not?
Aims. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in day – surgery (DS) settings has become the gold standard for treatment of chronic calculosis cholecystitis. The authors report their 4-year experience with LC to determine its safety, applicability, feasibility for selected patients. The aims of this study were to evaluate the outcome of LC for the patients with ASA… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other