Early results of a comparative study of a novel reversible weight loss surgery vs sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity
Tikfu Gee, MBBS, MS, Kheng Wah Ong, MBBS, MS, Zubaidah Hanifa, MBBS, MS, Oo Myint Minn, MBBS, MS, Suriyana Ghani, MBBS, Shu Yu Lim, MD Universiti Putra Malaysia Morbid obesity is a serious health problem. It is a growing pandemic with a heavy toll on morbidity and mortality. Dietary measures have proven to be ineffective… Continue Reading
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Single Site Endoscopic Breast Lumpectomy: a case series
Suriyana Ghani, MBBS, Tikfu Gee, MBBS, MS, Shu Yu Lim, MD Universiti Putra Malaysia Breast lumpectomy is a common surgical procedure for benign breast lumps. Incisions made for lumpectomies vary and depend on the location of the breast lump. Circumareolar incisions are made whenever possible because of their aesthetic value. However some lumps are either… Continue Reading
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Totally stapled gastrojejunal anastomosis using hybrid NOTES ? single 12 mm trocar approach
Lino Polese, MD, PhD, Stefano Merigliano, MD, Gianfranco Da Dalt, MD, Roberto Luisetto, BD, Lorenzo Norberto, MD Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padova University, Italy Objective of the technology or deviceTo perform a totally stapled gastrojejunal anastomosis using hybrid NOTES –single 12-mm trans-abdominal trocar approach. Description of the technology and method of its use… Continue Reading
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Hydrodissector hook (A new device for safe dissection)
Sait Bakir, MD This device (Hydrodissector hook) (Sait's Hook) designed for dissect and cut tissue safely without damaging underlying tissues. This hook have a canal inside (like injection needles) so we can inject water from the tip hole of the hook. Before cutting or cautering surgeon inject water so it creates a safe working space.This… Continue Reading
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Endoscope Handle Manipulator
Luca Milone, MD, Ian Dardani, BS, Mallory Hennemuth, BS, David Straple, BS, Maria Torres, BS, Andrew Gumbs, MD Villanova Endoluminal surgery has developed tremendously over the past few years, and the addition of robotic instruments could be very helpful in continuing the development of this field. The Endoscope Handle Manipulator is designed to robotically control… Continue Reading
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Glove Technique in Single-Port Access Laparoscopic Cholecystecyomy: Results Base on the Learning Curve Analysis.
Hon Phin Wong, MD, Hurng-Sheng Wu, MD, Dev-Aur Chou, MD, Shih-Wei Huang, MD Show Chwan Memorial Hospital OBJECTIVE: Cholecystectomy lends itself well to a single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) approach. SILS is a virtually “scarless” technique; the single port is hidden in the umbilicus. As these procedures have become more widely adapted, it is important to… Continue Reading
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Development of Multi-Channel Shape-Locking Overtube Consisting of Vacuum Packed Particles for Colonosocpe
Rodiyan Gibran Sentanu, BEng, Masayuki Teranuma, BEng, Takuro Ishii, MEng, Kazuya Kawamura, PhD, Tatsuo Igarashi, MD, PhD Department of Medical System Engineering, Division of Artificial Systems Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan Objective of the device One of the impediments of modern endoscopy, especially in the colonoscopy, is the formation of undesired… Continue Reading
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Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS): An Early Experience
Mark A Casillas, Jr., MD, MS University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Surgery BACKGROUND:Transanal endoscopic microsurgical (TEM) resection is associated with improved outcomes compared to transanal excision of rectal lesions. However, TEM equipment requires additional startup cost. Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) was first reported in 2010. The purpose of this study… Continue Reading
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Superficial Pre-coagulation, Sealing and Transection (SPST) method: a bloodless and eco-friendly laparoscopic liver transection technique
Naruhiko Ikoma, MD, Osamu Itano, MD, PhD, Go Oshima, MD, Shinichi Fukuhara, MD, Yuko Kitagawa, MD, PhD Keio University School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Background: Minimizing blood loss is the important aspect for laparoscopic liver resection. Liver transection is the most challenging part of liver resection, but there is… Continue Reading
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Endoscopic Near Infra Red Fluorescence Angiography: New Technology Available for Perfusion Assessment During Laparoscopic Surgery
Elisabeth C McLemore, MD, Michael Stamos, MD, Conor Delaney, MD, Anthony Senagore, MD, Sonia Ramamoorthy, MD, Madhulika Varma, MD, Steven Wexner, MD, Joseph Martz, MD, David Margolin, MD, Larson David, MD, Lee Sang, MD University of California, San Diego; University of California, Irvine; University of California, San Francisco; University of Southern California; Case Medical Center;… Continue Reading
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Robotic duodenal polypectomy and pyloroplasty
Michael Sosin, MD, George Gillian, MD Georgetown University Hospital OBJECTIVE:Findings of sporadic duodenal adenomatous polyps are rare on upper endoscopy. Resection is indicated do to their malignant potential. Duodenal polyps are usually removed endoscopically but may require surgical intervention. The objective of this surgical technology is to describe a robotic approach to resect a duodenal… Continue Reading
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Development of high definition three-dimensional laparoscopy system with convergence control and its application to advanced cancer surgery
Young-Woo Kim, MD, PhD, Hee Bong Yang, CEO National Cancer Center, Korea; Sometech Inc. Objective of the device;Main pitfall of conventional two-dimensional (2D) laparoscopy system (LS) is a lack of depth perception and low dexterity. It gives major difficulty to surgeons to perform delicate surgery. Three-dimensional (3D) views realizing natural visual field would provide better… Continue Reading
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Easy to Learn Intracorporeal Knot Tying Technique for LaparoEndoscopic Single Incision Surgery (LESS)
Monica Farcas, MD, Elias J Wehbi, MD, Brian Carrillo, PhD, Walid Farhat, MD Department of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; Department of Urology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON; CIGITI, Hospital for Sick Chidren, Toronto, ON, Canada OBJECTIVE: LESS has been increasingly utilized for a variety of surgical procedures. Compared to traditional laparoscopy, LESS… Continue Reading
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OH (Modified Cherney) incision in laparoscopic rectal surgery
Nahmgun Oh, PhD, Sanghwa Ko, MD, Hongjae Jo, PhD, Hyunsung Kim, PhD Pusan National University Hospital Objectives: Laparosopic rectal surgery is demanding “scarless” surgery, such as single-incision surgery, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery or using the Pfannenstiel incision. Collinear alignment of the camera and instruments results in restricted visualization, inadequate dissection and mobilization for immature… Continue Reading
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Surgical Team Skills Trainer Feasibility Study
Bilal Khan, MD, Nova Szoka, MD, Timothy Perez, MD University of New Mexico Objective of the technology During laparoscopic surgery the role of the assistant is vital to support the actions of the primary surgeon. Despite this critical role, neither the performance of the assistant individually nor the dynamics of the surgeon/assistant interaction has been… Continue Reading
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