Laparoscopic Simulation in Reverse and Side Alignment Does Not Improve Task Performance in Forward Alignment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Nashwa Khogali, DO, Pam Haan, RN, BSN, Cheryl Anderson, RN, BSN, MSA, Rama Gupta, BS, Caroline Moon, BS, David Henry, MD, Srinivas Kavuturu, MD. Michigan State University Department of Surgery. Introduction: Because the influence of visual-spatial discordance during training on laparoscopic skills acquisition is poorly understood, we hypothesized that forward alignment surgical skills performed on… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy in Diverticular Disease:
Andrew Villarreal, Immanuel Gabriel, MD, PhD, Michelle K Savu, MD. South Texas VAHCS, San Antonio, TX; University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX. Introduction: The treatment of diverticular disease has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade. While many reports attest to the safety and benefits of laparoscopic treatment of acute and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Roux-limb placement for the management of chronic proximal fistulas after sleeve gastrectomy.
Simon van de Vrande, Jacques Himpens, PhD, Ramon Vilallonga, PhD. AZ Sint Blasius. Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an increasingly popular bariatric procedure. However, after LSG, leaks may occur that are difficult to treat and that can persist for months. Treatment is controversial and ranges from stent placement to total gastrectomy. We propose an… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass as a revisional strategy for LAGB failure
Abdelrahman A Nimeri, MD, FACS, Mohamed B Al Hadad, MD, Maha Ibrahim, MD, Rana Kurdi, PhD, Cother Hajat, MD, MPH. Division of general, thoracic and vascular surgery Sheikh Khalifa Medical City managed by Cleveland clinic. Introduction: The UAE has the second highest rate of type 2 DM and obesity in the world. Bariatric surgery is… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic-Robotic Ivor-lewis Esophagectomy with Fluorescence Imaging
Amie Miller, MD, Jose Rodriguez, MD, Minia Hellan, MD. Wright State University. We demonstrate a minimally-invasive Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy with laparoscopic creation of the gastric conduit and robotic mobilization of the esophagus with hand-sutured anastomosis in the chest. Tissue perfusion of the gastric conduit is evaluated using Indocyanine Green and the near-infrared firefly technology of the… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Robotics
Laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in the era of laparoscopic surgery
Jai Young Cho, Ho-Seong Han, Yoo-Seok Yoon, Dae Wook Hwang, Kyuwhan Jung, Young Ki Kim, Hong Kyung Shin, Woohyung Lee. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine. Background: Although there are only few reports on laparoscopic right posterior sectionectomy (RPS), it will become attractive operative method when the lesion is confined… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Right Hepatectomy for hepatoma in a Child A cirrhotic patient
C Palanivelu, MS, MCh, FACS, P Senthilnathan, MS, FACS, P Praveen Raj, MS, R Parthasarathi, MS, R Sathiyamurthy, MS, Kn Paramesh, MS. GEM Hospital & Research Centre, Coimbatore, INDIA. Introduction: Cirrhotic liver background accounts for more than 80% of hepatocellular carcinoma cases. Managing such patients is both complex and challenging. Laparoscpy is now employed more… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Laparoscopic Revision of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty to Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastric Outlet Obstruction: Early Experience in 18 patients
Richdeep S Gill, MD, PhD, Shahzeer Karmali, MD, John A Primomo, MD, Lee Morris, MD, Xinzhe Shi, MPH, Vadim Sherman, MD, FACS. (1) Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (2) Center for the Advancement of Minimally Invasive Surgery (CAMIS), Royal Alexandria Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (3) The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Revision Anti-Reflux Surgery for Prior Failed Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication is Safe – Technical Details.
Reginald Bell, MD, Kate Bell, NP, Carrie Morrison, PA, Ashwin A Kurian, MD. SurgOne Foregut Institute. Background: Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) treats gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) by creating full-thickness esophagogastric plications using transmural fasteners. Laparoscopic revision anti-reflux surgery for failed TIF has been reported, albeit with increased perforation risk secondary dissecting the transmural fasteners. We… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann’s procedure
Giuseppe Portale, MD, Valentino Fiscon, MD, Antonio Mazzeo, MD, Giovanni Migliorini, MD, Flavio Frigo, MD. Deptartment of General Surgery. The Hartmann’s procedure, consisting of sigmoidectomy, rectal stump closure and terminal colostomy, was originally performed only in case of neoplastic obstructions, but current indications include also complicated diverticulitis, traumatic colonic lesions, volvulus and perforated recto-sigmoid tumors.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Retro-caval Tumor excision
Angela Osmolak, MD, Piyush Aggarwal, MD, Kulsoom Laeeq, MD, Robert Fitzgibbons, MD, Tommy Lee, MD, Sumeet Mittal, MD, Kalyana Nandipati, MD. Creighton University Medical Cneter. Reports of laparoscopic resection of retrocaval tumors in the literature are scarce. This video demonstrates how retrocaval tumors such as ganglioneuromas can be safely, effectively, and reproducibly resected using the… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic resection of retroperitoneal schwannoma : Summary of diagnosis, surgical and pathologic outcomes
Myung Jae Jung, Dr, Ho kyoung Hwang, Dr, Chang Moo Kang, Dr, Woo Jung Lee, Pf. Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Introduction: Schwannomas are known to arise from neural sheath Schwann cells. It is usually found in head and neck area. However, the incidence of retroperitoneal schwannoma is very rare (1.5~3%). Objective: We reviewed 9 cases… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Resection of Epiphrenic Diverticulum
Kartik Gohil, MD, Maria Altieri, MD, Gerald Gracia, MD, Dana Telem, MD, Aurora Pryor, MD. Stony Brook University Medical Center/State University of New York. A 64 year old female presented with a history of regurgitation of undigested food. She was diagnosed with achalasia with a giant epiphrenic diverticulum. Laparoscopic esophageal diverticulectomy with esophageal myotomy and… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic resection of Brunner’s gland adenoma of the duodenum
Agustin Duro, MD, Axel F Beskow, MD, Fernando G Wright, MD, Alfredo Amenabar, MD, Juan R Medici, MD, Demetrio Cavadas, MD. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Brunner's gland adenomas are rare benign tumors of the duodenum that are traditionally managed endoscopically or surgically. A 38-year-old male who presented with vague epigastric pain and upper gastrointestinal… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic resection of a NET of the CBD with hepaticoduodenostomy
Steven S Rothenberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, Ted Stathos, FAAP. The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. Intro: This video demonstrates the laparoscopcic resection of a neuroendocrine tumor of the common bile duct (CBD) with a hepaticoduodenostomy Methods: A 15 year old female presented with evidence of acute cholangitis and evidence of biliary obstruction. Total bilirubin was… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- HPB