Early results of using Integrated Bipolar and Ultrasonic Energy Devices in Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Erica Sutton, MD, Kelsey Lewis, BS, Michael Hughes, Jr., MD, Patrick Bone, BS. Hiram C. Polk, Jr. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY; Olympus America, Incorporated, Center Valley, PA. Objective of the Technology The Thunderbeat™ platform is designed to integrate the benefits of ultrasonic energy and bipolar technology into a single multi-functional… Continue Reading
Efficacy of Laparoscopic Saline Coupled Radiofrequency Electro-surgery Device in Minimally Invasive Hepatobiliary Surgery
Ramanathan M Seshadri, MD, David J Niemeyer, MD, Ryan Z Swan, MD, David Sindram, MD, PhD, David A Iannitti, MD, John B Martinie, MD. Carolinas Medical Center. Introduction: Minimally Invasive Hepatobiliary Surgery has become standard of care in many well established tertiary care facilities across the country and the world. Early recovery, shorter hospital stay… Continue Reading
Enabling tumour immune cell infiltration through application of a novel surgical device
Declan M Soden, PhD, Michael O'Riordan, MD, FRCSI, FRCSI, Patrick Forde, PhD, Michael Bourke, MD, FRCSI. Mercy University Hospital. Background: ‘Electroporation’ is a term used to describe the permeabilization of the cell membrane following the application of short and intense electric fields across the cell membrane. When it is used in combination with chemotherapeutic drugs… Continue Reading
Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Ivor-Lewis Anastomatic Leaks: A Pilot Study in a Swine Model
Rachel B Scott, DO, Laura H Rosenberger, MD, Lane A Ritter, MD, Amber L Shada, MD, Sanford H Feldman, DVM, PhD, Mark J Mentrikoski, MD, Daniel E Kleiner, MD. Western Connecticut Health Network, Department of Surgery; University of Virginia Health System, Department of Surgery. Objective of the technology or device Our study looked at the… Continue Reading
ENDOSCOPIC ANTERIOR FUNDOPLICATION WITH THE MEDIGUS SRS(tm) TRANSORAL SURGICAL STAPLER: A NOVEL TREATMENT FOR GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Johannes Zachaerl, Bonavina Luigi, Amol Babaye, Ralf Kiesslich, Sebastian Schoppmann, William Kessler, Don Selzer, Michael S Epstein, MD, Glen Lehman, Santiago Horgan, MD. University of California San Diego. OBJECTIVE: Both long-term PPI use and surgical fundoplication have drawbacks as treatments for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study evaluated the clinical experiences of 69 patients… Continue Reading
Endoscopic assisted trans-gastric and colorectal full thickness resections are enabled by a novel 5 mm surgical stapler
Radu Pescarus, MD, Eran Shlomovitz, MD, Ahmed Sharata, MD, Maria Cassera, BS, Kevin M Reavis, MD, Christy M Dunst, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. Providence Portland Medical Center and Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery Division, The Oregon Clinic, Portland, Oregon. Introduction and objectives: Recent enthusiasm for endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) has resulted in various… Continue Reading
Endoscopic Gastric Plication Using an Articulating Endoscopic Circular (ACE) Stapler: Technique and Preliminary Results.
Laurent Biertho, MD, Stefane Lebel, MD, Frederic Hould, MD, Simon Marceau, MD, Santiago Horgan, MD, P Omelanczuk, MD, R Onguay, MD, M Sanchez, MD, N Pampillon, MD, C Penutto, MD, V Lasagni, MD, S Omelanczuk, MD, A Grigaites, MD, R Buxhoeveden, MD, V Gorodner, MD, E Santo, MD, S Fishman, MD, N Bouvy, MD, G… Continue Reading
Evaluation of a Wireless Hands-Free Surgical Pointer for Surgical Instruction
K L Siroen, RVT, MLAT, S Hossain, B, MSc, C D W Ward, MESc, A L Trejos, PhD, R V Patel, PhD, PEng, FRSC, FCAE, FIEEE, FASME, FIET, FEIC, M D Naish, PhD, PEng, C M Schlachta, BSc, Hons, MD, CM, FRCSC, FACS. Lawson Health Research Institute, CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics),Western University,… Continue Reading
Evaluation of Early Wound Healing in Gastrojejunostomies and Colocolostomies Formed Using a Novel Three Row Variable Height Circular Stapler in Canines
Marisha L Godek, PhD, MS, Elizabeth Contini, Andrew Miesse, MS, Patrick Mozdzierz, Michael Soltz, PhD, Dwight G Bronson, MS. Covidien Surgical Solutions. Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate a novel three row variable height circular surgical stapler in sites with similar (colocolonic) and non-similar (gastrojejunic) thicknesses of apposed tissue and to allow… Continue Reading
First human experience using the dynamic laparoscopic NovaTract(tm) retractor
Koji Park, MD, Andrew J Duffy, MD, FACS, Kurt E Roberts, MD, FACS. Yale University School of Medicine. Objective: The quest to minimize surgical trauma has led to the development of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgery. The concept of reducing the number of transabdominal access ports has been criticized for… Continue Reading
First human results of a novel endoscopic gastric plication device in the treatment of obesity
G F Paulus, MD, T Verlaan, MD, E M Mathus-Vliegen, MD, PhD, E A Veldhuyzen, J M Conchillo, MD, PhD, P Fockens, N D Bouvy, MD, PhD. Maastricht University Medical Center, Academic Medical Center Amsterdam. Background Endoscopic volume reduction of the stomach may provide a minimal-invasive alternative for surgical procedures in the treatment of obesity… 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
Human Extensions: A Novel, hand-held surgical operating system.
Amir Szold, MD, FACS. Assia Medical Group, Tel Aviv, Israel, and Human Extensions Inc., Netanya, Israel. Objective: Laparoscopic instruments have limited degrees of freedom and are not ergonomic. This results in severe limitations in performing complex, and even simple tasks in surgery, limiting many surgeons from performing a variety of minimally invasive procedures. Our goal… Continue Reading
Hybrid Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS): Universal Hand Tool Adapter for Robotically Controlled Laparoscopic Surgery
J Opfermann, MS, B Azizi Koutenaei, MS, A Shademan, PhD, S Leonard, PhD, A Krieger, PhD, PCW Kim, MD, PhD. Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National Health System, Washington, D.C.. Objective: Despite clear benefits, broader adoption of MIS remains delayed because of technical and economic reasons. With the robotic approach, improved ergonomics… Continue Reading
i-LID – Instrument-driven Laparoscopic Image Display
Francois I Luks, MD, Austin Y Ha, Derek L Merck, PhD, Eleanor A Fallon, MD, Sean S Ciullo, MD. Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Objective: Despite the many advantages of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), traditional image display has a substantial limitation: the dependence of the entire surgical team on a single telescope viewpoint. This… Continue Reading