Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Retrospective Review of 1 and 2 Year Results
IntroductionLaparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Gastric Banding, and Biliopancreatic/Duodenal Switch are three proven surgical methods for treating morbid obesity. Recently, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) has been added as a surgical treatment for obesity. We report our one and two year results with LSG.MethodsAll procedures were performed by two surgeons experienced in bypass, banding, and LSG. All patients… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy As Treatment for Patients with Morbid Obesity with Concurrent Paraesophageal Hernia
Introduction: The management of paraesophageal hernia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is controversial. Previously, treatment options have included performance of the procedures either in separate sequential operations, or concurrent performance of cruroplasty with either Roux-en Y gastric bypass or placement of an adjustable gastric band. We report our experience with simultaneous performance of cruroplasty and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Early Outcomes At a Military Training Center
Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has recently gained support as a single-staged and stand-alone bariatric procedure. Reports of excess weight loss of 51-83%, reduction in patient co-morbidities, and decreased operative morbidity compared to laparoscopic gastric bypass have garnered support for LSG. This study represents an initial outcome analysis of LSG performed solely at a military… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: Surgical Technique and Early Results
Introduction Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively new bariatric procedure that is gaining popularity in the surgical treatment of the morbidly obese patient. The authors present their surgical technique and early results from their first 100 consecutive patients. Methods A restrospective chart review was completed on the authors’ first 100 consecutive patients undergoing a laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for the Patients with Bmi<50
Introduction: We evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) for morbid obesity.Materials and Methods: Between October 2005 and January 2008, we performed LSG in 30 patients. Their BMIs were 50 in 14 patients. There are 11 males and 5 females in the former and 11 and 3 in the latter with a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Review of 536 Cases and 2 Year Follow Up
INTRODUCTION: LSG is increasingly performed among surgeons as a sole bariatric procedure. The aim of this study was to describe the results of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) on the first 536 patients performed in our institution as a definitive procedureMETHODS AND PATIENTS: We conducted a review of our prospective electronic database for patients who underwent… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Hematologic Malignancies
Aims: Although laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) for benign hematologic disease is well accepted, its role in the treatment of haematological malignancies is still controversial. The aim of this study is to compare efficacy and feasibility of LS for hematologic malignancies and patients outcome with benign disease patients wgo underwent thesame procedure.Methods: Between January 2001 and December… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Strategy for Gastric Submucosal Tumors.
Introduction:Surgical treatment is the best mean for curative therapy of gastric submocosal tumor (SMT) including GIST, however, the preferred operative approaches are still not well established. We would like to present our successful results of laparoscopic procedures according to the location and malignant potential of gastric SMT.Operative Techniques:Operative approach should be decided by the tumor… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Laparoscopic Subtotal Colectomy for Medically Refractory Ulcerative Colitis: The Time Has Come
Introduction:We hypothesized that laparoscopic subtotal colectomy (STC) is a safe alternative in patients with medically refractory ulcerative colitis (UC).Methods:This is a retrospective study of 85 medically refractory UC patients undergoing STC with end ileostomy since 2002. Patients with toxic megacolon were excluded. Results are presented as mean with confidence interval and compared using unpaired t-test… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia; A Comparison of Heller-toupet and Heller-dor Procedures
Aims; Our aim of this study is to compare the short-term outcome of laparoscopic Heller-Toupet and Heller-Dor procedures for patients with achalasia from the symptomatic and functional points of view. Patients and Methods; Fifty-two patients with achalasia who complained dysphagia were enrolled into this study. All patients had laparoscopic Heller myotomy. The patients were divided… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Diverticulitis: Advantages of Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery in the Primary Surgery and Hartmann Reversal
[Background] Laparoscopic surgery for the colonic diverticulitis has following unique aspects that are different from surgery for colonic cancer, 1) Due to the inflammation of the bowel and mesocolon, it is difficult to keep proper dissectional plane, 2) resection of long-segmental colon usually needs to mobilize the splenic flexure for the safe anastomosis, 3) complicated… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Surgery for Epiphrenic Diverticula: The Ideal Approach
Laparoscopy provides excellent exposure of the distal esophagus, thus is an ideal approach for most epiphrenic diverticula. This study reviews our outcomes to support this statement, which is the largest laparoscopic series to date.Methods: From 1997 to 2008, we operated on 23 patients for epiphrenic diverticula. Of these, 18 had laparoscopic diverticulectomy, myotomy, and fundoplication… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery for Familiar Adenomatous Polyposis: Feasibility and Safety
Purpose: The role of laparoscopy in patient with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) has been controversial given its technical difficulty, high conversion rate, and complication rate. We present our experience of laparoscopic dissection and transection of rectum in the FAP patients.Methods: Consecutive 9 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for FAP were recruited. Eight patients combined with… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease:
Background: Recent studies have shown improved outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal surgery when compared to open laparotomy for the operations of benign and malignant colorectal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic colorectal resections in normal weight patients compared to overweight and obese patients with… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Surgery for Splenic Artery Aneurysm -report of a Case-
[Introduction] Splenic artery aneurysm is not common disease, but has a risk of rupture as the other visceral aneurysms. There are some reports to embolize it by interventional approach, however many of the cases resulted in splenic infarction and consequent splenectomy. Open surgical treatment is the current standard for those cases. We report a case… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other