Microlaparoscopy: An Uncomplicated Alternative to NOTES and SILS
Microlaparoscopy: An Uncomplicated Alternative to NOTES and SILS INTRODUCTION: The recent quest to advance laparoscopy and to diminish incisions had led to the developments of NOTES, and more recently SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery.) Both methods have increased the complexity of surgical procedures and inherently require a high level of surgical skills. We have explored… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Needle Ingestion : Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Tailored Approach
IntroductionNeedle ingestion is extremly rare among the ingested foreign bodies.The longer, slender, sharp-ended foreign bodies such as needles, the chances of perforation are considerably greater. In most, foreign body ingestion cases are excreted per vias naturals, but in some cases, especially needles, the object does not pass naturally, and lead to perforation of the bowel.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Needlescopic Lung Biopsy in Interstitila Lung Disease Using Two-lung Ventilation Anesthesia with Low Tidal Volume
IntroductionOne-lung ventilation plays a pivotal role in thoracoscopic lung biopsy. However, it has the disadvantages of causing hypoxemia, tracheobronchial trauma and oxidative stress caused by the pulmonary reexpansion, which could be harmful to the postoperative course of interstitial lung disease. We performed needlescopic surgery for interstitial lung disease using two-lung ventilation with low tidal volume… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Needlescopic Resection of Small Pulmonary Nodule After Preoperative Dual Localization with Hook Wire and Lipiodol
IntroductionThe needlescopic surgery using instruments with a diameter of 2-mm is devised to leave minimal scarring and reduce the need for postoperative analgesia. For needlescopic lung biopsy for small pulmonary nodule (< 20mm), accurate and convenient method for preoperative localization is necessary. The aim of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of combined mammographic… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Not Following the Trend: Slow Growth of Complex Laparoscopic Procedures in the United States
Laparoscopic (LAP) surgery has experienced significant growth since the early 1990s and is now considered the standard of care for many procedures like cholecystectomy. Increased expertise, training and technological advancements have allowed the development of more complex LAP procedures including removal of solid organs. Unlike LAP cholecystectomy, it is unclear whether complex LAP procedures are… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Operative Risk Factors Influencing Early Mortality in Laparoscopic Repair for Perforated Peptic Ulcers
Operative Risk Factors Influencing Early Mortality In Laparoscopic Repair For Perforated Peptic UlcersWong DCT, Wong SKH, Siu WT, Li MKWAim: To review a single institution's experience on routine use of laparoscopic repair for perforated peptic ulcers and to determine risk factors that may be associated with increase mortality.Methods: From February 1997 to December 2007, all… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Options and Technical Solutions in Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) may offer advantages over traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. However, surgeons must be able to offer this procedure with equal safety and results. Thus, various technical options should be in the repertoire of any surgeon planning on performing SILC. The objective of this study was to describe various technical nuances and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Outcomes of a Hybrid Technique for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (vats) Pulmonary Resection in a Community-based Practice
Background Despite more than 15 years passing since the first description of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for pulmonary resection, the technique has yet to gain widespread acceptance, especially in community hospitals. The majority of surgeons who routinely perform VATS resections work in academic or government institutions. The perceived complexity of the technique, inadequate instrumentation and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Port Site Local Anesthetic Injection Does Not Decrease Postoperative Pain Level or Narcotic Use: A Randomized Blinded Study
Introduction:Trocar-site pain is a common complaint following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The purpose of this study was to determine whether local anesthetic use at trocar sites during LC decreases post-operative pain; and whether the timing of anesthetic injection influences this outcome. Methods and Procedures:After IRB approval, patients were randomized in a blinded fashion into four groups;… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Role of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lung Resections
INTRODUCTION: Although video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is now widely accepted. However, VATS procedure is seldom used for pulmonary segmental resection. Various patterns of branching are seen for pulmonary arteries and veins in the lung hilum. Because a surgeon appreciates individual anatomy before an operation, an operative risk is reduced and indication is increased.SUBJECTS and METHODS:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Sages Grant Impact on Recipient Academic Career
Introduction: Surgical societies, including SAGES, frequently distribute grant funds to support research in their field as well as to promote the careers of the grant recipients. No objective data supporting the positive impact of grants from a surgical society has been available. We completed a survey of SAGES grant recipients to track academic success and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
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
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- Minimally Invasive Other
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
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- Minimally Invasive Other
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
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
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
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- Minimally Invasive Other