Single-Port Video Assisted Thoracoscopy – Experience in a Community Teaching Hospital
SINGLE-PORT VIDEO ASSISTED THORACOSCOPY: EXPERIENCE IN A COMMUNITY TEACHING HOSPITALMatthew Campbell MD, Steven Reitz MD, Aaron Kulwicki MD, Dennis Tishko MD, David S. McCready MS. Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OhioBackground:Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (sVATS) is an alternative to conventional three-port thoracoscopy. Published reports in the literature have primarily consisted of small series from university… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Thoracoscopy
Single-stage laparoscopic operations for choledocholithiasis
Introduction. Aim of study was to compare the long-term results of laparoscopic (one-stage procedures) and endoscopic (two-stage procedures) methods of common bile duct (CBD) exploration.Methods and procedures. Among 5307 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy from 1992 till 2006, 580 patients had choledocholithiasis. There were 215 males and 365 females with mean age of 60,9 ±… Continue Reading
Single surgeon surgery: 3 trocar technique for colon resection
Introduction: Laparoscopic colon resection has been demonstrated to be safe and feasible. Despite proven patient benefits, adoption of the technique has been slow. A significant hurdle for adoption has been the technical challenge and need for 1 or 2 (highly) skilled assistants. We present our experience with a single surgeon, 3 trocar technique for colon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Small skin incision dose not have any beneficial effect on cytokine expression in malnourished rats after laparotomy
Background and Objectives: Small skin incision, like laparoscopic surgery had been reported that it was better on pain, inflammatory responses and duration of hospital stay compared to conventional open laparotomy, however, we have a little evidence for beneficial effect on laparoscopic surgery in malnourished patients. The aims of this study were to asses whether small… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Basic Science
Socioeconomic Predictors of Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Roux-y Gastric Bypass
Introduction: Successful weight loss after laparoscopic Roux-Y gastric bypass (LRGBP) hinges on many elements including neurohormonal, anatomical, and postoperative behavioral changes. To date, the effects of socioeconomic factors have been poorly studied. We examine several components of socioeconomic status and its relationship to weight loss after LRGBP.Methods: Between August 2002 and July 2006, 405 LRYGB… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Specialist Intervention Improves Results Following Laparoscopic Acute Gallbladder Surgery
AIM: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is increasingly being offered on index emergency admission. This study assessed whether the surgeon specialist interest influences the patient outcome following emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy.METHODS: The study included all patients who underwent emergency cholecystectomy after an index emergency admission over an 18-month period. End-points studied were conversion rate, post-operative complications, time delay to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff in VR Simulator with Haptic Feedback
Virtual reality (VR) technology is expected to play an increasingly important role in laparoscopic surgical training in the future. Haptic feedback in VR training remains a debated topic amongst researchers and practitioners. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that haptics would improve the control of force application in a virtual pick-and-place task, especially… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Splenectomy for Hematologic Disease: A 10 Year Review
Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has been established as a safe and effective alternative to open splenectomy (OS) for the treatment of appropriate patients with hematologic disease. The purpose of this study was to review our teaching institution’s experience with splenectomy for hematologic disease. Methods: Between 1996 and 2005 a total of 101 consecutive splenectomies were… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Splenectomy for hematologic disease comparison of laparoscopic versus open technique
Background. This study aimed to compare the safety, efficacy and clinical benefits of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) to open splenectomy (OS) in patients with hematologic disorders .Methods. Experimental design: prospective study ; setting : II Department of Surgery Reggio Emilia and III Departement of Surgery Pescara; Patients : 141 consecutive adult patients underwent splenectomy; 78 patients… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Splenectomy for ITP: A 10 Year Review
Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has been established as a safe and effective alternative to open splenectomy (OS) for the treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). The purpose of this study was to review our teaching institution’s experience with splenectomy for ITP. Methods: Between 1996 and 2005 a total of 35 consecutive splenectomies were performed for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Submesocolic Anterior Approach to Laparoscopic Left Adrenalectomy
INTRODUCTION: Aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the feasibility and safety of the submesocolic anterior approach to laparoscopic left adrenalectomy. METHODS: From January 1994 to August 2007, 297 laparoscopic adrenalectomies were performed in 287 patients (10 bilateral) in our Departments. Thirty-seven patients (16 males, 21 females, mean age 55.7 years, range 26-78 years)… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Subsurface Tissue Magnetisation for Mucosal Dissection
Objective: To provide a means of magnetically manipulating mucosal tissue to overcome some of the problems inherent in existing grasping instruments; to overcome the problems of our previously-reported glued medium approach and to simultaneously provide means of inducing hyperthermia in the target tissue.Method: Media consisting of stainless steel SS410 microparticles (average size 20 microns) suspended… Continue Reading
Successful one-stage laparoscopic operation using transanal ileus tube for obstructive colorectal cancer
BACKGROUND: Transanal ileus tube is introduced into obstructive colorectal cancer in October, 1997 in our hospital, and many cases of obstructing colorectal cancer successfully managed by preoperative lavage using transanal ileus tube. Moreover, because transanal ileus tube was originally developed, decompression tube was transanally inserted into the colon more safely than before. In addition, in… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Surgical Simulation in Africa: The Feasibility and Impact of a Three Day Fls Course
Introduction: Although simulation is now considered important for learning technical skills, there is very little literature assessing the use of simulation in resource restricted countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and impact of a three day Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) course in Botswana, Africa. Methods: A total of 20… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Surgical strategies in difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Background: Difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be anticipated based on the pre-operative and intra-operative factors such as old age, male sex, history of multiple attacks of recent origin or repeated admissions, diabetes mellitus, previous upper abdominal surgery, cirrhotic pancreatitis and patients presenting with cholangitis. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the gold standard for all the gall bladder… Continue Reading