Mis Training in Canada: The Staff Surgeons\’ Perspective.
Introduction: General surgeons’ perceptions regarding resident laparoscopic training remains poorly defined. The objective of this survey was to identify and evaluate teaching experiences with laparoscopic procedures in general surgical programs on a national level. Methods: Staff surgeons were identified and contacted across Canada through the Canadian Association of General Surgeons at their annual meeting in… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Access Cholecystectomy Vs Laparoscopic
Single Port Access Cholecystectomy vs. Laparoscopic Introduction ; SPA or LESS or SILS became demanding for the excellent cosmetic results as minimaly invassive procedure in the surgical field . we have started cholecystectomy by SILS port in May 2009 for cholecystectomy and bariatric surgery for sleeve and banding. Method ; 23 patients without acute cholecystitis… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery – Initial Experiences and Learning Curve
INTRODUCTIONSingle incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a novel surgical technique that has been used in a number of abdominal surgical procedures. The primary advantage of this technique is cosmesis through a virtually scarless single umbilical incision. There is currently limited data on the safety, efficacy and learning curve when applying this technique to colorectal resections.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery: One Surgeon\’s Experience
Objective: To describe a single surgeon’s experience with single incision laparoscopic surgery ( SILS) including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, right(Rt) colectomy and lysis of adhesions (LOA). The primary goal of SILS is to minimize or eliminate visible scarring by using a single umbilical incision. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate that SILS outcome is comparable… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery: A Single Institution Experience
Introduction: As the field of minimally invasive surgery has matured, a trend has developed toward fewer and smaller incisions. As laparoscopic techniques and equipment have advanced, surgeons have continued to reduce the surgical footprint with regard to cosmesis and tissue trauma. Laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) surgery is a product of this effort in which a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Introduction: With the advances in technology, there has been a recent interest in using the robot for general surgical procedures. A number of reports has demonstrated the safety of robotic lateral adrenalectomy with scant comparison data. Nevertheless, the posterior approach has not been described using the robot. The aim of this study was to develop… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Asa III Patient\’s in Day Surgery. Why Not?
Aims. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in day – surgery (DS) settings has become the gold standard for treatment of chronic calculosis cholecystitis. The authors report their 4-year experience with LC to determine its safety, applicability, feasibility for selected patients. The aims of this study were to evaluate the outcome of LC for the patients with ASA… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Transumbilical Laparoscopic Assisted Appendectomy (tulaa) Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy – Preliminary Results From a Case Control Study
BACKGROUND: Aim of our study was to evaluate the short term outcome of single port transumbilical laparoscopic assisted appendectomy (TULAA) compared to the “standard” three port laparoscopic appendectomy in a case control study.MATERIAL AND METHODS: 22 children operated on by transumbilical laparoscopic assisted appendectomy (TULAA) were matched with a control group of 22 children operated… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single-incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Comparative Study
Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the results of single-incision laparoscopic appendicectomy (SILA) with conventional three-ports laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) for uncomplicated appendicitis. Methods: From March 2009 to August 2009, all cases of uncomplicated appendicitis (i.e. no perforation, no abscess formation) that had undergone either SILA or LA were included in this study.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Port Access Surgery: Evaluation of Access Platforms, Versatility and Fascial Defects
The emergence and early application of reduced port laparoscopy requires comparison to current accepted safe standards of multiport laparoscopy (MPL). Evaluation of single port access platforms with attention to ease of use and limitations is necessary. These new techniques introduce increased size (5- 20mm) or number (1-4) of fascial defects at a single access point.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Laparoscopic Resection of a Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
A 46 year-old man presented with acute onset hematemesis and a 10-pound unintended weight loss over a two-month period. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrated a 3-cm ulcerated, hemorrhagic submucosal mass in the cardia of the stomach, suspicious for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). A CT scan corroborated these findings. The patient was referred for surgical evaluation,… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Hybrid Needlescopic – SILS Cholecystectomy Vs Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Preliminary Comparison in Acute Cholecystitis
Background: Pure SILS has been associated with limited traction, instrument clashing and suboptimal exposure of the critical view especially in difficult cases of acute cholecystitis. This may lead to increased operative time, compromised safety and higher complication rate. We therefore applied needlescopic instruments during SILS to improve gallbladder traction and exposure. We compare this new… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Port Access Cholecystectomy: Short-term Outcomes
ObjectiveSingle incision laparoscopic surgery is a new advance wherein laparoscopic surgery is carried out through a single small incision hidden in the umbilicus. Advantages of this technique over standard laparoscopy are still under investigation. The objective of this study is to describe the short term outcomes of single port access(SPATM) cholecystectomy in a single community… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
New Equipments and Techniques for Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy Using Lifting Method By New Retractor Via Axillary Approach
We have developed video-assisted thyroidectomy via the axillary approach using the lifting method without carbon dioxide. We created and have used a new equipment in the recent cases. In this study, we presented and verified our method with regard to surgical factors and patients’ complaints after surgery. Method: Our axillary procedure was performed in 35… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Mini-incision Laparatomy As a One Stage Approach in Management of Complicated Gallstone Disease
Background: Mortality, complication and conversion rates are significantly higher for patients with complicated forms of gallbladder stones than in those with uncomplicated types. To reduce these criteria we designed a working algorithm for management of such patients. Methods: In a period of 5 years (2004 – 2008) 412 patients with different complication forms of gallbladder… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other