Serum Leptin Levels Are Inversely Correlated with Omental Gene Expression of Adiponectin and Are Markedly Decrease After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Adipose tissue is the most abundant endocrine tissue in the body, producing leptin, a hormone important in regulating hunger, and adiponectin, a hormone involved in insulin sensitivity and inflammation. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of gastric bypass surgery (GBS) on leptin levels and its relation to omental adiponectin expression. Methods:… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Basic Science
Short and Long-term Outcome After Laparoscopic-Assisted Surgery for Stage III Colorectal Cancer: A Matched-case Control Study
Aim: The aim of this study was to clarify the short and long-term outcome after laparoscopic-assisted surgery for Stage III (Any T, N1-2, M0) colorectal cancer compared to open surgery.Methods: 50 patients underwent LAP for stage III colorectal cancer from 2000 to 2006, were compared with 50 patients underwent OPEN surgery matched for the age,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Short-stay Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in a Community Hospital Setting
Introduction and Objective: Laparoscopic nephrectomy has become the standard of care in the academic and community setting alike. Few studies address the length-of -stay in the community setting. We describe the initial experience of a board certified general surgeon performing laparoscopic nephrectomy on a short-stay (24-hour) basis with a board certified urologist. Materials and Methods:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Short Term Outcome of Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision in Low Rectal Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation.
Objective: To investigate the feasibility of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) in mid-lower rectal cancers following neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT).Summary Background data: The laparoscopic approach for colon cancer has been widely accepted. A few studies have shown that there are advantages of laparoscopic over open TME surgery for rectal cancer. However, the role of laparoscopy has… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Short-term Result of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery for Elderly Patients
To evaluate the safety of the laparoscopic colorectal surgery to elderly patients with age over 75, a short-term result was examined. From September 2002 to July 2008, 513 patients with tumors located in colon and/or rectosigmoid junction who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery in Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital were studied. Patients with tumors located in rectum… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Should Hand Assistance Be Used for Mid-sized Spleens?
Introduction: Laparoscopic splenectomy has been shown to offer several advantages over open splenectomy, and has become a standard for splenectomy. Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy has been studied in splenomegaly greater than 17cm and has been found to be safe and efficacious.Aim: To evaluate the use of hand-assistance in laparoscopic splenectomies from 12 to 17cm.Methods: After IRB… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Side-to-side Duodeno-colic Anastomosis with Endotract Tm Provides Excellent Weight Loss.
INTRODUCTION: Partial bypass of the GI tract may promote weight loss by decreased absorption of nutrients and changes in incretins. The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing a side-to-side duodeno-colic anastomosis with a new device called EndoTrack TM.METHODS: Seven 40-50 Kg female Yorkshire pigs were allocated to a… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Simple Rectal Irrigation in Laparoscope-Assisted Resection for Colorectal Cancer
INTRODUCTION: The rectal irrigation in the laparoscopic operation for rectal cancer is very important to avoid recurrence of the anastomosis, but it is the present conditions not to yet establish certain technique. We devised the safety, simple and unique technique for rectal irrigation in the laparoscopic procedure. We present the new method using the clamp… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Simple Technique of Less
Introduction : Laparoscopy is now established as a surgical treatment of choice for many abdominal problems. Laparo Endoscopic Single Site Surgery (LESS) has emerged as a novel laparoscopic surgical technique. Ports for LESS are under development. We have developed a simple technique of performing LESS.Methods and Procedures : A curvilinear sub-umbilical incision was made. An… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Simultaneous Robotic-Assisted Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernioplasty and Prostatectomy
OBJECTIVE: Robotic-assisted prostatectomy for prostate cancer is increasingly performed. A subset of these patients presenting for prostatectomy also have inguinal herniae. Simultaneous surgical intervention of these conditions could provide several advantages. Our aim was to describe the feasibility, technique and outcome of robotic-assisted preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair performed simultaneously with robotic-assisted prostatectomy.METHODS: Retrospective review of… Continue Reading
Single Incision Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis: A Preliminary Experience
Laparoscopic appendectomy is the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis. Further reduction of the invasiveness of the laparoscopic approach may increase postoperative advantages including reduction of pain, preservation of the abdominal wall, and cosmetic amelioration. We proposed to selected patients with acute appendicitis a purely laparoscopic technique of appendectomy using a single umbilical incision.Single incision… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Experience At San Diego: The Evolution of Clear Imaging
Objective: Classic laparoscopic surgery is based on the ability to triangulate instrumentation to have good exposure and working space. This is done with multiple trans-abdominal ports. Decreasing the number of ports may be beneficial in decreasing pain. In addition elimination of port sites eliminates the risk of herniation at those sites and provides a definite… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Introduction: This video describes the technique of Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy. The patient is a 23-year-old Hispanic male who presented with a 1-day history of right lower quadrant pain and tenderness, and an elevated white blood cell count. A CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Procedure: The steps of the procedure are as… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has been proposed as a minimally invasive technique with proposed advantages of smaller external scars and reduced pain. Furthermore, usage of the flexible endoscope for SILS in lieu of the standard laparoscope provides distinct visualization advantages. This video illustrates a single incision cholecystectomy performed through a single incision placed… Continue Reading
Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Demonstration of Critical View Dissection and Intraoperative Cholangiography
Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy is emerging as a potentially less invasive alternative to both standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy and NOTES cholecystectomy. However, as this technique becomes more widely employed, it is important to maintain the ability to perform the critical view dissection and intraoperative cholangiography. This video presentation demonstrates one technique for visualization of these two… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other