The MITIE Computerized Laparoscopic and Surgical Skills (CLASS) Trainer, A Novel Platform to Provide Virtual Mentoring and Track Learning Progress
Victor T Wilcox Jr., MD, Albert Huang, MD, Nilson Salas, MD, Brian J Dunkin, MD, FACS. The Methodist Institue for Technology, Innovation, and Education. Objective The MITIE Computerized Laparoscopic and Surgical Skills (CLASS) Trainer is a novel training platform designed to provide point-of-need virtual mentoring and train to proficiency curricula for surgical residents in the… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic abdominal incisional hernia repair achieved without complications by reefing of the hernia orifice and suture-only mesh fixation
Eiichi Hirai, MD, Hideto Oishi, MD, Fumi Maeda, MD, Takeshi Ishita, MD, Masayuki Ishii, MD, Takuya Satou, MD, Takayuki Iino, MD, Hidekazu Kuramochi, MD, Shunsuke Onizawa, MD, Mie Hamano, MD, Tutomu Nakamura, MD, Tatsuo Araida, MD. Division of Gastroenterological Surgery,Department of Surgery,Yachiyo Medical Center,Tokyo Women's Medical University. <Objective> We have begun to perform laparoscopic… Continue Reading
Argon Plasma Coagulation: New Endoscopic Technique and Personal Experience on Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass
Giorgio Baretta, PhD, Manoel Galvao Neto, MsC, Josemberg Campos, PhD, Joao Henrique Lima, PhD. Center of Advanced Bariatric Endoscopy - Vita Batel Hospital. Objective of the Technology: Reduce the dilated gastrojejunal anastomosis in three endoscopic sessions with argon plasma coagulation in patients with weight regain after gastric bypass. Description of the technology and method: The… Continue Reading
Objective assessment of the suture ligature method for the laparoscopic intestinal anastomosis model using a new computerized system
Munenori Uemura, MMedSci, Makoto Yamashita, Morimasa Tomikawa, MD, PhD, FACS, Satoshi Oabata, MD, Ryota Souzaki, MD, PhD, Satoshi Ieiri, MD, PhD, Kenoki Ohuchida, MD, PhD, Noriyuki Matsuoka, Tamotsu Katayama, Makoto Hashizume, MD, PhD, FACS. Kyushu Univeristy. Background The purpose of this study was to develop a new objective assessment system for the suture ligature method employed… Continue Reading
Use of the exoscope (VITOM) for open transthoracic repair of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula in a child: Enhanced visualization and documentation of uncommon cases in pediatric surgery
Philip K Frykman, MD, PhD, MBA, Scott S Short, MD, George Berci, MD. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Objectives: To highlight the use of exoscopy using the video telescopic operative microscope VITOM® (Karl Storz Endoscopy) in management of a child with a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The VITOM is an… Continue Reading
A Novel Robotic Platform for Autonomous MRI-Guided Interventions
M Anvari, N Duchesne, T Fielding, K G Chan, P D Bevan, T Chapman. Center for Surgical Invention and Innovation, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Objective: The IGAR (Image Guided Autonomous Robot) is a novel robotic technology that facilitates image-guided medical interventions. The IGAR’s high level of accuracy and MR environment compatibility enable early detection, diagnosis, and… Continue Reading
The use of the Spy Elite Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment System (intraoperative laser fluorescence angiography) to determine bowel perfusion in the morbidly obese patient.
Steven C Tizio, MD, Marisela Messenger, RN, BSN, MBA, Seema Izfar, MD, Mario Alcantara, MD, James C Connaughton, MD, Jaime Mayoral, MD. Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio. Objective of the technology or device: Increased mesenteric fat is a risk factor for anastomotic dehiscence, which may be due to decreased perfusion. Morbid obesity has been… Continue Reading
First human use of hybrid biologic-permanent mesh in a complex laparoscopic hernia repair
Connor Wathen, Esam Batayyah, MD, Kevin El-Hayek, MD. Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Currently, the standard of care for ventral hernia repair includes the concept of mesh reinforcement with permanent synthetic mesh. This approach leads to a significantly reduced rate of hernia recurrence when compared to suture repair. However, the use of a foreign material may lead… Continue Reading
A Low Cost, Plug and Play, PC Tablet For Intrahospital, Interhospital and Intercontinental Surgical Telestration and Telementoring.
Etai Bogen, MD, Knut Magne Augestad, MD, PhD, Stig Norderval, MD, PhD, Hiten Patel, MD, PhD, FRCS, Conor P Delaney, MD, MCh, PhD, FRCSI, FACS, FASCRS, Rolv-Ole Lindsetmo, MD, PhD, MPH. Norwegian Centre of Telemedicine and Department of Surgery, University Hospital North-Norway, Tromso, Norway; Department of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Centre, Cleveland, USA.… Continue Reading
A Novel Smartphone-Based Laparoscopic Training Platform
T Mizota, MD, G Enani, MBBS, Y Watanabe, MD, M C Vassiliou, MD, A Madani, MD, E Bilgic, S Paudel, MD, T Shichinohe, MD, S Hirano, MD, Y Kurashima, MD. Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Graduate School, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal,… Continue Reading
Quantification of Body Shape, Surface Area and Volume with White Light Scanning in Human Subjects
John Pender, MD, Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD, William Chapman, MD, Edgar Moore, MD, Lynis Dohm, MD, Stephen Wohlgemuth, MD, Walter Pories, MD. East Carolina University and Easter Virgina Medical School. Objective: At present there are no clinically feasible methods for accurately quantifying morbid obesity. BMI, while convenient, fails to distinguish fat from fitness. More complex and… Continue Reading
Robotic Manipulator with Multiple Instruments for NOTES
Abolfazl Pourghodrat, Carl A Nelson, PhD, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD. University of Nebraska Lincoln. Decreasing the degree of invasiveness of surgery is believed to improve patient outcomes. Transitioning from open surgery to Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is a future trend in surgery due to the potential benefits it offers. NOTES… Continue Reading
Development and Utilization of a Canine Model to Assess Staple Line Reinforcement Materials in the Abdomen
Michael Soltz, PhD, Ludovic Boure, DVM, Clayton Ramey, DVM, Elizabeth Contini, BS, Dwight Bronson, MS, Tim Ebner, BS, Gerald Hodgkinson, PhD. Covidien. AIM The goals of this project were to develop a surgical model to assess buttressed and non-buttressed staple lines in the abdomen of a canine and utilize the model to test two buttress… Continue Reading
Abrasion Assessment of Staple Line Reinforcement Materials in the Thorax of a Canine
Michael Soltz, PhD, Ludovic Boure, DVM, Clayton Ramey, DVM, Elizabeth Contini, BS, Dwight Bronson, MS, Tim Ebner, BS, Gerald Hodgkinson, PhD. Covidien. AIM The goals of this project were to develop a surgical animal model to assess the abrasiveness of buttressed and non-buttressed staple lines in the thorax of a canine and utilize the model… Continue Reading
Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Electrical Stimulation Improves Sleep Quality and Work Productivity in Patients with Refractory GERD.
Nicole Bouvy (1), Nicolaas F Rinsma (1), Alex Escalona (2), Jelle P Ruurda (3), Jose Conchillo (1), Arjan Bredenoord (4), Mark van berge Henegouwen (4), Philip Chiu (5), Michael Booth (6), Albis Hani (7), D N Reddy (8), Andre Smout (4), Justin Wu (5), Peter D Siersema (4). 1Maastricht Uni Med Ctr. 2Pontificia Uni Catolica… Continue Reading