Effect of Obesity On Adipogenic Differentiation of Adipose Tissue-derived Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Jiegen Chen, PhD, Anna Spagnoli, MD, Alfonso Torquati, MD MSCI. Duke University and University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Introduction: Adipose tissue dysfunction is an important feature of obesity characterized by marked changes in secretion of adipokines. These result in chronic vascular inflammation, oxidative stress, and activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), eventually leading… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Basic Science
Effects of Carbon Dioxide Pneumoperitoneum On Renal Function in Obstructive Jaundice: An Experimental Study in a Rat Model
Merter Gulen, MD, Mustafa Sare, MD, Banu Sancak, MD, Mehmet Senes, MD, Seher Yuksel. Department of General Surgery Gazi University School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara Teaching and Research Hospital Introduction: Laparoscopic approaches are being applied in all areas of surgery with an increasing frequency. Different effects of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Electrical Stimulation Therapy (EST) of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Is Successful in Treating GERD – Final Results of Open-label Prospective Trial
Leonardo Rodríguez, MD, Patricia Rodríguez, RN, Beatriz Gómez, BSc, Juan C Ayala, MD, Jorge Saba, MD, Alberto Perez-castilla, MD, Manoel. G Neto, MD. Surgery, CCO OBESIDAD Y DIABETES, Santiago, Chile Background: Improvement in LES pressures using EST was previously demonstrated in animals and GERD patients using temporary endoscopic and laparoscopic leads. Aims: The aim… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colorectal Tumors
Eun-jung Lee, MD, Jae Bum Lee, MD, Suk Hee Lee, MD PhD, Do Sun Kim, MD PhD, Doo Han Lee, MD PhD, Du Seok Lee, MD PhD, Eui Gon Youk, MD PhD. Daehang Hospital Purpose: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is a very useful endoscopic technique, making it possible to perform an en bloc resection… Continue Reading
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using a Newly Developed Endoscopic Hood for Gastric Tumors
Takeuchi Hirohisa, Abe Nobutsugu, Ohki Atsuko, Yanagida Osamu, Masaki Tadahiko, Mori Toshiyuki, Sugiyama Masanori, Atomi Yutaka. Department of Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine Background and Aims: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric tumors has improved the success rate of en bloc resection but is still technically difficult for large, ulcerated, or intramuscle lesions.… Continue Reading
Endowrist Versus Wrist: A Case-controlled Study Comparing Robotic Versus Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Frederick H Koh, Ker-kan Tan, Charles B Tsang, Dean C Koh. Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore Introduction: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) is one of the most challenging colorectal procedures. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of robotic assisted laparoscopic (RAL) and hand assisted laparoscopic (HAL)… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Ensuring Competency: Is Fls Certification Necessary for Practicing Surgeons?
Daniel J Scott, MD, Melanie Hafford, MD, Ross E Willis, PhD, Kristine Gugliuzza, MD, Todd D Wilson, MD, Kimberly M Brown, MD, Kent R Vansickle, MD. UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio , UT Medical Branch at Galveston, UT Houston Medical Center Background: Certification in the Fundamentals… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Environmental Contamination As a Result of Aerosolized Blood and Fluid During Laparoscopic Surgery.
Richard K Englehardt, MD, Brent Nowak, Michael V Seger, MD, Frank D Duperier, MD. University of Texas Medical Center at Houston, Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas IntroductionLaparoscopic surgery is known to provide many advantages to patients by reducing post-operative pain, shortening hospital stays, and reducing incision related co-morbidities. Surgeon and staff exposure to blood… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Feasibility of Single Site Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
Ichiro Takemasa, MD PhD, Junichi Nishimura, MD PhD, Tsunekazu Mizushima, MD PhD, Masataka Ikeda, MD PhD, Hirofumi Yamamoto, MD PhD, Mitsugu Sekimoto, MD PhD, Yuichiro Doki, MD PhD, Masaki Mori, MD PhD. Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University Introduction Single site laparoscopic surgery through the umbilicus is an emerging concept… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Gallbladder Damage Control: Compromised Procedure for Compromised Patients
Justin Lee, MD, Reza Kermani, MD, Haisar Dao, MD, Kevin F O'donnell, MD. St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine IntroductionAs experience of open cholecystectomy has decreased significantly in the past two decades both in surgical practice and training, open cholecystectomy is generally performed for severe inflammation necessitating conversion to an open… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- HPB
Gasless Transaxillary Robotic vs Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: Exploring the Frontiers of Scarless Thyroidectomy Through a Preliminary Comparison Study
Andreas Kiriakopoulos, MD, Dimitrios Linos, MD. Department of Surgery, Hygeia Hospital, Athens, Greece Aim: Robotic – assisted thyroidectomy has been inadvertently associated with lengthy operative times mainly due to fussy robot preparation and docking maneuvers. We propose a purely endoscopic approach using a novel platform comparing its results with the former approach Patients and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Gastric Electrical Stimulation With Enterra for Drug-resistant Gastroparesis
Nv G Jayanthi, MD FRCS, Sp L Dexter, MD FRCS, Ai Sarela, MD FRCS. Department of Upper Gastrointestinal, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, UK Introduction: Drug-resistant gastroparesis is a debilitating condition. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that most, but not all, patients get significant relief from vomiting by gastric electrical… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Gastric Ischemic Conditioning Increases Neovascularization and Reduces Inflammation and Fibrosis During Gastroesophageal Anastomotic Healing
Kyle A Perry, MD, James Liu, MD, Ambar Banarjee, MD, Mark R Wendling, Nilay Shah, MD, W S Melvin, MD. Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH INTRODUCTION: Gastric pull-up reconstruction is the most common approach to esophageal replacement during esophagectomy. The incidence of anastomotic leak and stricture remain high,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Basic Science
Gpu-Accelerated Real-time Tissue Reconstruction for Semi-Automated In-vivo Surgery
Jedrzej Kowalczuk, MS, Jay Carlson, BS, Eric T Psota, PhD, Lance Perez, PhD, Shane Farritor, PhD, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD. University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Introduction: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a stereoscopic video system for three-dimensional reconstruction of the surgical environment. The availability of accurate… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Robotics
Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Program On Short-term Outcomes After Scheduled Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Nicoleta O Kolozsvari, MD, Giovanni Capretti, MD, Pepa Kaneva, MSc, Amy Neville, MD, Franco Carli, MD, A. Sender Liberman, MD, Patrick Charlebois, MD, Barry Stein, MD, Melina C Vassiliou, MD, Gerald M Fried, MD, Liane S Feldman, MD. Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University, Montreal, Qc, Canada Introduction: Enhanced recovery… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal