Impact of Surgical Technique and Splenic Size On Post-operative Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
Ivanesa Pardo, MD, Rahul Reddy, MD, Eric Wiebke, MD, Don Selzer, MD. Indiana University School of Medicine Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a well documented complication after splenectomy. The incidence of PVT in symptomatic patients has been reported to be up to 15 % and up to 50% in asymptomatic patients through postoperative… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Incisional Hernia After Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Patricia L Eichhorn, MD, T. Paul Singh, MD, Brian Binetti, MD. Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center IntroductionIncisional hernia (IH) after laparoscopic surgery has always been a significant issue. As laparoscopic surgery has migrated to single incision/port (SIS), these concerns have become more prominent. Limited data regarding the outcomes from SIS have limited its… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Technology Assessment
Initial Robotic Bariatric Surgery Experience in an Established Program: A Descriptive Analysis.
Anthony M Gonzalez, MD FACS FASMBS, Jorge R Rabaza, MD FACS FASMBS, Carmen Rodriguez, RN MSHSA, Maria Fuego, RN BSN. South Miami Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida, South Miami, Florida Research has argued that robotic surgery not only provides patients with the same long-term postoperative benefits, but a lowered threat of surgical complications (Snyder,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Intraoperative Assessment of Esophagogastric Junction Distensibility During Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy
Erwin Rieder, MD, Silvana Perretta, MD, Christy M Dunst, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Orgeon Clinic, Portland, Oregon; Institute de Recherche contra les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif (IRCAD), Strasbourg Cedex, France Introduction: Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a new treatment for esophageal motility disorders. Using endoscopic techniques… Continue Reading
Is Hybrid Robotic Laparoscopic Assistance the Ideal Approach for Rectal Dissection.
Marek Zawadzki, MD, Slawomir J Marecik, MD, Vamsi R Velchuru, FRCS, John J Park, MD, Leela M Prasad, MD. University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, USA Background: The use of robotic assistance in the management of rectal cancer has gradually increased in popularity over the years but the optimal… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Robotics
Laparo-endoscopic Single Site Surgery (less) for Intra-Abdominal Solid Organs: A Case Control Study.
Iris J Parrao-alcantara, UNDERGRADUATED MEDICAL DOCTOR, Xeily Zarate, MD, Juan Pablo Pantoja, MD, Mauricio Sierra, MD, David Velazquez-fernandez, MD PHD, Miguel F Herrera, MD PHD. Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán BACKGROUND: One of the most promising uses of LESS are surgical procedures requiring organ retrieval such as splenectomy, adrenalectomy and pancreatic resections.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Malignant Lesions – Safe and Effective!
Gideon Sroka, MD MSc, Nadav Slijper, MD, Dan Shteinberg, MD, Husam Mady, MD, Ibrahim Mattar, MD. Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel Introduction: Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (LA) is the treatment of choice for benign adrenal lesions. Size of the lesion and radiologic features define the risk for malignancy. In lesions… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Laparoscopic Approach for Incisional Hernias in Patients After Organ Transplantation Or With Liver Insufficiency
Marty Zdichavsky, MD, Dörte Wichmann, MD, Maria Witte, MD, Maximillian Von Feilitzsch, MD, Tobias Meile, MD, Alfred Königsrainer, MD. Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery ObjectiveIncisional hernia in patients with liver insufficiency or after organ transplantation has to be regarded a frequent complication. Immunosuppressive regimen, ascites and decrease of protein synthesis are… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Approaches to Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (gist): An Institutional Experience.
Michael J Pucci, MD, Francesco Palazzo, MD, Pei-wen Lim, BS, Karen A Chojnacki, MD, Ernest L Rosato, MD, Adam C Berger, MD. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, USA Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are uncommon gastric neoplasms that can generally be treated by surgical excision. Over the past eight years,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic Fundoplication Takedown With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Leads to Excellent Reflux Control and Quality of Life in Patients After One Or More Failed Fundoplications
Fernando A Navarro, MD, Brant T Heniford, Keith Gersin, Dimitrios Stefanidis. Carolinas Medical Center, Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Charlotte, NC Introduction: Recent data suggest that redo fundoplication after prior failed fundoplication (FP) is associated with a high failure rate to control reflux in the long term. In this… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic Lightweight Mesh Repair vs Primary Repair With Teflon Patch Buttress for Large and Giant Hiatal Hernias: Prospective Randomized Trial
V.v. Grubnik, Prof, A.v. Malynovskyy, PhD, O.v. Grubnik, PhD, V.v. Ilyashenko, PhD. Odessa national medical university Background. Mesh repair of large and giant hiatal hernias may reduce recurrence rate compared to primary repair. However, it may cause prosthesis-related esophageal strictures and erosions. It was suggested that primary posterior suture repair with buttressing by teflon… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Laparoscopic Preperitoneal Incisional Hernia Repair Following Renal Transplantation
Lucian Panait, MD, Robert L Bell, MD, Kurt E Roberts, MD, Andrew J Duffy, MD. Yale School of Medicine Introduction: The incidence of hernias at the transplantation incision following renal transplantation is reported to be 4%. These incisions are usually located in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) and create hernias close to the pelvic… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adult and Pediatric Obese Patients: A Comparative Study
Aayed R Alqahtani, FRCSC FACS, Mohamed Elahmedi, MD, Hussam Alamri, MD. King Saud University, College of Medicine, Department of Surgery IntroductionBariatric surgery is currently the most effective approach for long-term weight loss in morbidly obese adults. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a recent bariatric procedure that has gained widespread popularity due to its association… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Splenectomy and Azygoportal Disconnection With Intraoperative Splenic Blood Salvage
Yuedong Wang, MD PhD, Yun Ji, MD, Yangwen Zhu, MD, Zhijie Xie, MD, Xiaoli Zhan, MD. Department of General Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhejiang China Background: Intraoperative blood salvage can reduce or avoid perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion. To salvage the blood in the portal hypertension-induced enlarged spleen becomes an issue of concern during… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair – Long-term Prognosis and the Analysis of Mesh Shrinkage By Computed Tomography
Kanyu Nakano, MD, Hitoshi Idani, MD, Shinya Asami, MD, Sathoshi Koumoto, MD, Tetsushi Kubota, MD, Yohei Kurose, MD, Katsuyoshi Hioki, MD, Shinichiro Kubo, MD, Hiroki Nojima, MD, Yasushi Ohmura, MD, Takashi Yoshioka, MD, Hiroshi Sasaki, MD, Masahiko Muro, MD, Hitoshi Kin, MD, Norihisa Takakura, MD. Department of Surgery, Fukuyama City Hospital Background: Laparoscopic incisional… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias