Long-Term Outcomes After Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Dor Fundoplication for Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Maha Shakir, MD, Jonathan Carter, MD, Lawrence Way, MD. General Surgery, UCSF Introduction: While outcomes of laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia are excellent, outcomes for diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) are less predictable. We hypothesized that when dysphagia is the predominant symptom, a laparoscopic myotomy and Dor fundoplication would provide relief. Methods: We… Continue Reading
Long-Term Outcomes After Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication in Patients with Gerd and Lpr Symptoms
Karim S Trad, MD, Daniel S Turgeon, MD. Reston Hospital Center, Reston, Virginia OBJECTIVE:A retrospective study evaluated safety, symptom resolution, patient satisfaction and medication use after one to two years following transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) in patients with GERD and laryngopharyngeal (LPR) symptoms. METHODS AND PROCEDURES:Thirty-eight patients underwent TIF using EsophyX at our community-based hospital… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Endolumenal / NOTES
Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Japanese Patients
Fumiaki Yano, MD FACS, Nobuo Omura, MD, Kazuto Tsuboi, MD, Masato Hoshino, MD, Yoshio Ishibashi, MD, Katsunori Nishikawa, MD, Yuichiro Tanaka, MD, Hideyuki Kashiwagi, MD, Katsuhiko Yanaga, MD FACS. Department of Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Introduction: The laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) is an accepted surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However,… Continue Reading
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Curative Resection for Sigmoid Colon Cancer in a Single Center
HJ Kim, BH Kye, HM Cho, SC Lee, MD, YS Lee, IK Lee, JK Park, JG Kim. The Catholic University of Korea INTRODUCTION: Recently, laparoscopic colon cancer surgery has been accepted as a treatment strategy for colon cancer. The aim of this study was to analyze long-term outcomes after laparoscopic curative resection for sigmoid colon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Long Term Results of Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy with D2 Lymph Node Dissection in a Tertiary Centre
C Palanivelu, MCH FACS FRCS, P Senthilnathan, MS DNB, P S Rajan, MS FACS, V Vaithiswaran, MS MRCS, A Manoj, MS. GEM Hospital OBJECTIVE As the experience with advanced laparoscopy is increasing, its application in the management of carcinoma stomach is on the rise. In this study we tried to analyze the safety, oncological adequacy… Continue Reading
Loop Ileostomy Closure After Prior Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery: Is There a Difference?
A Rather, A Hiranyakes, G da Silva, S D Wexner, E G Weiss. Cleveland Clinic Florida Introduction: Temporary loop ileostomy is commonly performed to protect distal anastomoses during both open and laparoscopic colectomies . The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of initial open and laparoscopic colorectal resection on the outcomes of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Lumbar Sympathectomy for Plantar Hypeidrosis – 95 Cases
Marcelo Loureiro, Phd, Alexandre Bley, MD. Jacques Perissat Institut Lumbar sympathectomy is the best treatment option for plantar hyperhidrosis, a disease that affects 1% of the population and causes severe social embarrassment. This surgery is being done for 8 years in our country by means of laparoscopic retroperitoneal approach . The author presents the experience… Continue Reading
Magnetic Resonance Enterography: Test of Choice in Diagnosing Intestinal ‘Zebras’
Reid C Vegeler, MD, Anjali S Kumar, MD MPH. Section of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington Hospital Center Introduction: Small bowel tumors and other rare intestinal disorders are often exceedingly difficult to identify. Even cutting-edge technologies such as push enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy can fail to determine the cause of a patient's symptoms. Magnetic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Magnetic Scope Guide During Endoscopic Examinations of Colon
Miroslaw Szura, MD PhD, Krzysztof Bucki, MD, Andrzej Matyja, MD PhD. MEDICINA Specialist Diagnostic & Therapeutic Centre INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Europe. Early diagnosis and treatment gives a chance for complete recovery of the patients. Screening colonoscopies in the symptom-free patients are currently performed on wide scale. The examinations are… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Major Open Colorectal Surgery Is Associated with Proangiogenic Plasma Compositional Changes: Plasma From Patients Undergoing Open Cancer Resection Stimulates in Vitro Endothelial Cell Growth, Invasion, and Migration
HMC Shantha Kumara HMC, PhD, Daniel Kirchoff, MD, Joonho Jang, MD, Xiaohong Yan, PhD, Micheal Grieco, MD, Vesna Cekic, RN, Richard R Whelan, MD. St Luke Roosevelt Hospital Center,Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, NY,New York 10019, USA Introduction: Minimally invasive colorectal resection (MICR) is associated with unique plasma elevations of the proangiogenic proteins VEGF,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Management of Intraoperative Hemorrhage During NOTES®: A Prospective Randomized Comparison
Byron F Santos, MD, Stephen S Plachta, BS, Nathaniel J Soper, MD, Eric S Hungness, MD. Northwestern University Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL Introduction: The optimal strategy to manage intraoperative hemorrhage during NOTES is unknown. We performed a randomized comparison of three instruments for hemorrhage control during hybrid transvaginal NOTES: prototype endoscopic bipolar hemostasis forceps… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Endolumenal / NOTES
Management of Linear Cutting Stapler Complications During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Koji Park, MD, John N Afthinos, MD, David Lee, MD, Ninan Koshy, MBBS, Julio A Teixeira, MD FACS. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY We demonstrate and discuss the management of intraoperative complications of linear cutting staplers used during a sleeve gastrectomy. The first case demonstrates the management of a locked stapler which could not be… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Management of Refractory Diabetic Gastroparesis: Too Pace Or Bypass?
J Roberto Ramirez, MD, Daniel A Guerron, MD, Bipand Chand, MD. Cleveland Clinic Foundation BACKGROUND Diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) affects up to 40% of patients with type 1 diabetes and up to 30% of patients with type II diabetes. DGP typically causes nausea, vomiting, early satiety, bloating, and postprandial fullness. The standard treatment of symptomatic DGP… Continue Reading
Management Options for Symptomatic Stenosis Following Sleeve Gastrectomy in the Morbidly Obese
Amit Parikh, DO, Joshua B Alley, MD, Richard M Peterson, MD MPH, Michael C Harnisch, MD, Jason M Pfluke, MD, Donovan N Tapper, MD, Stephen J Fenton, MD. San Antonio Military Medical Center, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Objective: The laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is increasingly being used as a… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Mastery Versus Standard Proficiency Targets for Basic Laparoscopic Skill Training: Effect On Skill Transfer and Retention
Nicoleta O Kolozsvari, MD, Pepa Kaneva, MSc, Chantalle Brace, Genevieve Chartrand, Marilou Vaillancourt, MD, Melina C Vassiliou, MD, Gerald M Fried, MD, Liane S Feldman, MD. Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University, Montreal, Qc, Canada Introduction: Simulation is effective for the acquisition of fundamental surgical skills through goal-directed practice. There is… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation