Laparosocpic Management of Cystic Neoplasm of Pancreas
Introduction: Laparoscopic pancreatic resections for cystic neoplasms of pancreas are limited to small retrospective case series as these neoplasms are rare. We critically analyzed the indications for and outcomes after laparoscopic resection of pancreatic cystic neoplasm a tertiary referral centre in South India over 8 year period. Methods :A retrospective analysis of data collected on… Continue Reading
Lapband Placement with Repair of Incidental Hiatal Hernia Using Curved Laparoscopic Instruments Through a Single Incision
Single incision laparoscopic surgery has been increasingly attempted to perform abdominal surgery to avoid placingmany trocars. This is a case presentation of a LapBand placement using this technique with simultaneous repair of an incidentally found hiatal hernia. The case illustrates the advantage of using curved laparoscopic instruments to overcome the ergonomic challenges posed by the… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Learning Curve for Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery of the Pelvis: Analysis of 50 Consecutive Cases
Objective:Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery is evolving as an important surgical approach in the field of colorectal surgery. Robotic techniques may help to overcome the limitations of laparoscopic and open surgery especially when operating in the narrow pelvis and neighboring critical structures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the learning curve of robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures… Continue Reading
Less Invasive Surgery on the Patients with Severe Constipation Includiing the Splenic Flexure Type
INTRODUCTION Until now, the operation for severe constipation have seldom been performed, because severe constipation was most common in the elderly or the institutionalized patients, and in patients with a variety neurologic disorders. Recently, we have been able to perform less invasive surgery on the the patients with severe constipation. In all cases we achieved… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Lifetime Medication Cost-savings for Treating Hypertension and Diabetes After Gastric Bypass
Introduction:The cost of medications in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes in the morbidly obese is a significant healthcare burden. In this study we assessed the impact of gastric bypass surgery on medication costs over the course of a lifetime. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who had gastric bypass at the… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Limited Value of Haptics in Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Training
INTRODUCTION: Haptics is an expensive addition to virtual reality simulators, and the added value to training has not been proven. This study evaluated the benefit of haptics in virtual reality laparoscopic surgery training of novices. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: The Lap Mentor II (Simbionix, Cleveland, OH) haptic virtual reality simulator was used in the study. Laparoscopic… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Live Cadaveric Laparoscopy with Laparoscopic Videos in Gross Anatomy: Influence on Learning and Career Choice
INTRODUCTION: The fundamentals of gross anatomy are traditionally taught through cadaveric dissection. However, comprehension of abdominal cavity topography may be impeded by limited visualization and previous dissections. Although laparoscopic surgery has become routine in clinical practice, its use in normal anatomy curricula has been very limited. We hypothesized that utilization of laparoscopic videos and live… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Long Term Follow Up After Laparoscopic Non-malignant Pancreatic Tumor Surgery
Introduction: Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery has gained acceptance but few data are available concerning the long term results. Aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and long term results of the laparoscopic approach for treatment of non-malignant pancreatic lesions. Materials and Methods: From January 1993 to June 2008, 18 patients (pts) underwent laparoscopic enucleation… Continue Reading
Long-term Outcomes After Laparoscopic Versus Open Total Mesorectal Excision for Mid and Low Rectal Cancer: A Comparative Study of 259 Consecutive Resection By a Single Surgeon
Introduction: The oncological safety of laparoscopic surgery (LAP) in rectal cancer remains a matter of controversy, although total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer has been proposed to have long-term advantages.Methods: From May 2003 to Dec 2007, 259 mid and distal rectal cancer was resected with curative intent in Seoul National University Bundang Hostpital. Preoperative… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Long-term Results After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Adolescent Patients.
Introduction: During the last years increasing numbers of children have been reported with a body mass index (BMI) higher than the 85th percentile in the western world. Surgical strategies are still discussed controversially in adolescent patients due to the impact on further maturing process. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is considered as a minimal invasive… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Loop Snare Technique for Transfascial Suturing
We present an alternative technique for placing transfascial sutures using commonly encountered operating room materials. This method utilizes two 18 gauge spinal needles and a polypropylene suture to pass sutures for ventral hernia repair with mesh, or other uses. This method is inexpensive, relatively less traumatic to mesh and the abdominal wall, and is technically… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Lower Levels of Occasional Blood Glucose in Patients with Billroth I Reconstruction After Not Vagus Nerve-spared Laparoscoy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy.
(1) objective of this studyPrevious reports have suggested that patients with early gastric cancer have a favorable prognosis after laparoscopic surgery. Vagus nerve-sparing laroscopically assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) is a good indication for early gastric cancer concerning function preserved surgery as well as dissecting proper lymph node levels. However, the functional outcome remains unclear. We… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Lung Transplant Candidates May Benefit From Anti-reflux Surgery; Demonstraton of Gastroesophageal Reflux (gerd), Esophageal Motility Disorders and Anatomic Abnormalities in This Population
HYPOTHESIS: Lung transplant candidates are prone to GERD as well as anatomic and motility disorders of their esophagus. GERD and aspiration may contribute to the development of bronchiolitis obliterans, resulting in accelerated graft deterioration following lung transplantation. However, it is not well known whether Lung transplant candidates have functional and/or anatomic abnormalities of their esophagus… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Lymph Node Harvest in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
Background: Minimally invasive surgery is still considered controversial by many in terms of oncological clearance. This may be true due to the long learning curve in minimally access surgery. We postulate that minimally invasive esophagectomy is equally effective, if not better, in terms of radicality and oncological clearance at hands of a well experienced minimally… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Magnetic Cautery Dissector Suitability for Traditional or Single Site Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Human Cadaver Models
INTRODUCTION: Magnetic Anchoring and Guidance System (MAGS) instruments consist of an internal surgical device coupled across the abdominal wall and manipulated using an external handheld magnet. We have performed NOTES and laparoscopic procedures in porcine models using a prototype MAGS cautery dissector. The purpose of this study was to determine the suitability of the MAGS… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES