Laparoscopic Versus Open Approach for Implantation of the Peritoneal Catheter during Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
Background: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is the mainstay of therapy for hydrocephalus. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic (LVPS) versus open (OVPS) ventriculoperitoneal shunts.Methods: All patients undergoing VPS at a tertiary care center between January 2004 and September 2007 were included. Univariate analysis was used for clinical characteristics. Wilcoxon Rank… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Thermal spread, heat absorbance and device degradation during energised electrosurgery by open and laparoscopic surgery: randomised experimental study in pigs
Aim of study: to examine extent of thermal spread between open and laparoscopic energised dissection with bipolar electrosurgery (Atlas and Advance - ValleyLab). Methods: Experiments were performed in 8 Large White/Landrace pigs (average wt. 27 kg), 4 of which were randomised to open and 4 to laparoscopic multi-site surgical energised dissections. Thermal imaging was performed… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Since the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 1987, several modifications have been described to reduce the number and size of transabdominal ports. Recently, natural orifice transluminal transorgan cholecystectomy using endoscopes have been performed in animal models and in humans with laparoscopic assistance. We present the operative video of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed via a single… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other