RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND CLINICAL APPLICATION OF A SINGLE-SITE GASLESS LAPAROENDOSCOPIC OPERATIVE FIELD FORMATION DEVICE
Hai Hu, MD, Kai Zhang, Gang Zhao. East Hospital Affiliated with Tongji UniversityAims: Traditional laparoendoscopic surgery introduces risks for CO2 pneumoperitoneum-associated complications, and existing gasless laparoendoscopic surgeries have are associated with low visibility of the operative field. To overcome the disadvantages of the current lifting gasless laparoendoscopic operation platforms, we developed an inflatable device for… Continue Reading
Removing the Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device: Patient Characteristics, Immediate Management and Outcomes.
James M Tatum, MD, Evan Alicuben, MD, Nikolai Bildzukewicz, MD, Kameran Samakar, MD, Kulmeet Sandhu, MD, Caitlin Houghton, MD, John L Lipham, MD. Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaIntroduction: Recurrent or persistent symptoms of reflux, dysphagia or device erosion can require removal of the magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) device. We describe… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Regression of Intestinal Metaplasia After Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation
James M Tatum, MD, Evan Alicuben, MD, Nikolai Bildzukewicz, MD, Kulmeet Sandhu, MD, Kameran Samakar, MD, Caitlin Houghton, MD, John L Lipham, MD. Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaIntroduction: Intestinal metaplasia (IM) is a known precursor to both dysplastic tissue changes and to carcinoma of the distal esophagus. We hypothesize that… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
REGIONAL COST ANALYSIS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Elizabeth M Pontarelli, MD, Gary G Grinberg, MD, Pandu R Yenumula, MD. Kaiser Permanente Northern CaliforniaIntroduction: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is the most common procedure performed by general surgeons in the United States, with approximately 600,000 procedures performed annually. As the cost of care rises, there is increasing emphasis on utilization and quality. Our objective was to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Outcomes and Quality
Real-time in vivo Optical Biopsy Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy to Evaluate Distal Margin in situ and Determine Surgical Procedure in Low Rectal Cancer
Zhangyuanzhu Liu, Dexin Chen, Wei Jiang, Kai Li, Xiumin Liu, Jun Yan. Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityBackground and Objective: In low rectal cancer, a negative distal margin is necessary for R0 redical resection and therefore surgical procedure choosing should consider whether the planned transection rectum has cancer residual. Currently, surgeons make decision and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Real-time Diagnosis of Barrett’s Esophagus: A Prospective, Multicenter Trial Comparing Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy with Conventional Histology for the Identification of Intestinal Metaplasia in Novice Users
Cory Richardson, MD1, Paul Colavita, MD2, Christy Dunst, MD3, John Bagnato, MD4, Peter Billing, MD5, Kurt Birkenhagen, MD6, Francis Buckley, MD7, William Buitrago, MD8, Joseph Burnette, MD4, Phil Leggett, MD8, Howard McCollister, MD9, Kurt Stewart, MD5, Thomas Wang, MD8, Alvin Zfass, MD10, Paul Severson, MD9. 1Northwest Institute for Digestive Surgery, 2Carolinas Medical Center, 3The Oregon… Continue Reading
RATES OF REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AT SURGICAL CONFERENCES
Katherine M Gerull, BA1, Brandon M Wahba, BS1, Jared McAllister, MD1, Andrew S Wright, MD2, Amalia Cochran, MD, MA3, Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD1. 1Washington University in St. Louis, 2University of Washington, 3University of UtahINTRODUCTION: Nearly half of medical students are women; however, women remain under-represented in surgical training. Within surgery, approximately 1/3 of trainees are… Continue Reading
Quantitative Analysis of Colon Perfusion Pattern using Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography in the Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Gyung Mo Son, MD. Pusan National University Yangsan HospitalPurpose: This study is to evaluate quantitative analysis of colon perfusion pattern using ICG angiography to find the most reliable predictive factor for perfusion status and anastomotic complications after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Methods: Fluorescence imaging system (IMAGE1 S™, Karl Storz, Germany) was applied to colorectal cancer patients… Continue Reading
PROGRAM DIRECTOR CONSENSUS ON THE STATUS OF FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPY TRAINING IN GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IN CANADA
Megan Delisle, MD, Courtney Chernos, MD, Jason Park, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Krista Hardy, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Ashley Vergis. University of ManitobaIntroduction: Our objective was to assess flexible endoscopy training in Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) General Surgery residency programs. Implementation of competency-based medical education for RCPSC General Surgery residencies is to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Proficiency-Based Skills Curriculum for Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Tomoko Mizota, MD, Nicholas E Anton, MS, Michael J Guzman, MD, Jennifer N Choi, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD, PhD. Indiana University School of MedicineIntroduction: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) has become a requirement for all general surgery residents in order to complete residency. While the FES program provides a robust online didactic curriculum and high… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Predictors of Mortality after Elective Ventral Hernia Repair: An Analysis of National Inpatient Sample
Zhamak Khorgami, MD, Benedict Y Hui, MD, Guido M Sclabas, MD. University of Oklahoma - TulsaIntroduction: Ventral hernia (VH) is a common surgical problem and can present both as emergent and elective cases. Deciding between surgery and non-operative management of a non-obstructive VH in a high-risk patient can sometimes be a challenge. The aim of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
PREDICTORS AND CONSEQUENCES OF POSTOPERATIVE BLEEDING AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX EN Y GASTRIC BYPASS – AN ANALYSIS OF THE MBSAQIP DATASET
Sn Zafar, MD, MPH, E S Wise, MD, M Kligman, MD. University of Maryland Medical CenterIntroduction: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a very common, safe and effective bariatric procedure worldwide. Postoperative bleeding represents a significant complication. Using a comprehensive national database, we aimed to determine the incidence, outcomes and predictors of postoperative bleeding after… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Pre-Operative Characteristics and Their Role In Prolonged Intubation Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Salvatore Docimo, DO, MS, Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD, Maria Alteri, Andrew Bates, Mark Talamini, Aurora Pryor. Stony Brook MedicineIntroduction: Patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction are at an increased risk of developing respiratory complications. Previous studies have demonstrated that postoperative findings, such as an increase in plateau pressure greater than 6 cm H2O following fascial closure, creates… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
PNEUMATIC BALLOON DILATION FOR PALLIATION OF RECURRENT SYMPTOMS OF ACHALASIA AFTER ESOPHAGOMYOTOMY
Riley D Stewart, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Jeff Hawel, MD, FRCSC, Daniel French, MD, MSc, FRCSC, James Ellsmere, MD, MSc, FRCSC. Dalhousie University Division of General and Thoracic SurgeryIntroduction: Achalasia is a chronic and progressive disease affecting the myenteric plexus of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. Treatment is aimed at palliating symptoms to improve quality… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Outcome of endoscopic naso-jejunal tube stenting in early postoperative jejunal limb obstruction after gastrectomy
Chadin Tharavej, Worawit Kattipatanapong, Supaut Pungpapong, Suthep Udomdaweangsup, Krit Kittisin, Patpong Navicharern. Chulalongkorn UniversityIntroduction: Early postoperative afferent/efferent limb obstruction is a rare complication following reconstruction of total or partial gastrectomy. The condition is mainly attributed to kinking of the jejunal limbs or gastro-jejunal or jejunojeunal anastomosis. Less was known regarding the treatment outcome of endoscopic… Continue Reading