Laparoscopic Revision of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty to Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Early Experience in 18 patients
Richdeep S Gill, MD, PhD, Shahzeer Karmali, MD, John A Primomo, MD, Lee Morris, MD, Xinzhe Shi, MPH, Vadim Sherman, MD, FACS. (1) Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (2) Center for the Advancement of Minimally Invasive Surgery (CAMIS), Royal Alexandria Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (3) The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Right Hepatectomy for hepatoma in a Child A cirrhotic patient
C Palanivelu, MS, MCh, FACS, P Senthilnathan, MS, FACS, P Praveen Raj, MS, R Parthasarathi, MS, R Sathiyamurthy, MS, Kn Paramesh, MS. GEM Hospital & Research Centre, Coimbatore, INDIA. Introduction: Cirrhotic liver background accounts for more than 80% of hepatocellular carcinoma cases. Managing such patients is both complex and challenging. Laparoscpy is now employed more… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in the era of laparoscopic surgery
Jai Young Cho, Ho-Seong Han, Yoo-Seok Yoon, Dae Wook Hwang, Kyuwhan Jung, Young Ki Kim, Hong Kyung Shin, Woohyung Lee. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine. Background: Although there are only few reports on laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy (RPS), it will become attractive operative method when the lesion is confined… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic-Robotic Ivor-lewis Esophagectomy with Fluorescence Imaging
Amie Miller, MD, Jose Rodriguez, MD, Minia Hellan, MD. Wright State University. We demonstrate a minimally-invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy with laparoscopic creation of the gastric conduit and robotic mobilization of the esophagus with hand-sutured anastomosis in the chest. Tissue perfusion of the gastric conduit is evaluated using Indocyanine Green and the near-infrared firefly technology of the… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Robotics
Laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass as a revisional strategy for LAGB failure
Abdelrahman A Nimeri, MD, FACS, Mohamed B Al Hadad, MD, Maha Ibrahim, MD, Rana Kurdi, PhD, Cother Hajat, MD, MPH. Division of general, thoracic and vascular surgery Sheikh Khalifa Medical City managed by Cleveland clinic. Introduction: The UAE has the second highest rate of type 2 DM and obesity in the world. Bariatric surgery is… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Roux-limb placement for the management of chronic proximal fistulas after sleeve gastrectomy.
Simon van de Vrande, Jacques Himpens, PhD, Ramon Vilallonga, PhD. AZ Sint Blasius. Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an increasingly popular bariatric procedure. However, after LSG, leaks may occur that are difficult to treat and that can persist for months. Treatment is controversial and ranges from stent placement to total gastrectomy. We propose an… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy in Diverticular Disease:
Andrew Villarreal, Immanuel Gabriel, MD, PhD, Michelle K Savu, MD. South Texas VAHCS, San Antonio, TX; University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX. Introduction: The treatment of diverticular disease has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade. While many reports attest to the safety and benefits of laparoscopic treatment of acute and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Simulation in Reverse and Side Alignment Does Not Improve Task Performance in Forward Alignment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Nashwa Khogali, DO, Pam Haan, RN, BSN, Cheryl Anderson, RN, BSN, MSA, Rama Gupta, BS, Caroline Moon, BS, David Henry, MD, Srinivas Kavuturu, MD. Michigan State University Department of Surgery. Introduction: Because the influence of visual-spatial discordance during training on laparoscopic skills acquisition is poorly understood, we hypothesized that forward alignment surgical skills performed on… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Simulator
JJ Pierce, Kara Boatwright, Trevor Cowan, Lance Jones, Seth Munger, Zach Romney, Terri Bateman, Brady Woolford. Brigham Young University. The need exists for a fixture that can simulate real intra-abdominal conditions during the early stages of benchmarking, developing, and testing of new innovative products and procedures for laparoscopy. Therefore, a senior engineering team at Brigham… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Skills, Like Riding a Bike or You Lose What You Do Not Use!?
Amina Bouhelal, Dr, Walid Elbakbak, Dr, Badriya Alaraimi, Dr, Bijendra Patel, Mr. Barts Cancer Institute Queen Mary University of London. Background: The validity of virtual reality training has been repeatedly proven, However, The ideal time to start training remains a question that still needs to be answered. Is learning laparoscopic skills like riding a bike… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Sleeve Fundoplasty. A Novel Technique To Treat Type III and IV Hiatal Hernia With Shortened Esophagus
Luca Giordano, MD, Ben Selvan, MD, Kristine A DellaBadia, MS. Aria Health, Philadelphia. Objective We propose a new surgical technique to safely and effectively treat symptomatic grade III-IV Hiatal Hernia and reduce post-operative incidence of dysphagia and hernia recurrence. Type III-IV hiatal hernia repair is reported to have 10-25% recurrence rate(1) Nissen fundoplication, as part… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters of Distinction
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy after previous pyloromyotomy for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Case report and discussion of LSG-mediated weight loss mechanism
Edward J Hannoush, MD, Sebastian Eid, MD, Douglas R Ewing, MD, Hans J Schmidt, MD. Hackensack University Hospital. Introduction: The mechanism of the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG)-mediated weight loss remains a topic of active investigation. Considered a restrictive procedure, LSG is thought to limit the amount of food that can be consumed and induce weight… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Morbidly Obese Children Below 14 Years of Age
Aayed R Alqahtani, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Mohamed O Elahmedi, MD. Obesity Chair, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University. Background In spite of the increased prevalence of extreme obesity and its associated comorbid conditions at earlier ages, treating younger children with bariatric surgery is not yet accepted due to concerns regarding safety and… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Is an Effective Treatment for Gerd Symptoms
William J Haberlin, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD, PhD, Amanda L Walters, MS, Keith Gersin, MD, Timothy Kuwada, MD. Section of Bariatric Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte North Carolina. Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an increasingly popular and effective bariatric procedure. However, it’s effectiveness in… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Outcomes (LSG): Experience from Kuwait
Salman Al Sabah, MD, MBA, FRCSC, Ahmed Al-Mulla, MD, FACS, Sulaiman Almazeedi, MD, Talib Jumaa, MD, FACS, Khaled Al-Enezi, MD, FRCSC, Waleed Bastaki, MD, FACS. Amiri Hospital, Kuwait. Background With 80% of its population overweight, 47.5% obese, and having the 8th fattest population worldwide, Kuwait has a serious obesity problem. This has led to a… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity