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
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
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
The Treatment of Urachal Remnants By Laparoscopic Assistant Operation
Objective: To explore the application of laparoscopic technology in the operation of urachal remnants. Methods: Eight children with urachal remnants had been cured though urachal excision operation by Laparoscope in our hospital from july 2003 to January 2008. Result: All of cases recoverd uneventfully. The mean operating time was from 30 minutes to 45 minutes.… 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
3d Vision Enhances Task Performance Independent of the Surgical Method
BackgroundDespite well-established advantages of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy lacks of natural stereoscopic depth perception and spatial orientation. Therefore, these 2 parameters appear to represent mayor downsides of minimal-invasive surgery. Still, the importance and overall negative effect of this lack of natural stereoscopic depth perception and spatial orientation has not been clearly demonstrated. The aim of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Laparoscopic Intraoperative Hyperthermic Chemoperfusion Following Radical Total Gastrectomy: A Novel Technique
Objective of technique: Several neo-adjuvant and adjuvant techniques has been described for advanced gastric cancer, including intraoperative hyperthermic chemoperfusion (IOHC). Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy (LRG) for gastric cancer has also been described, however, concurrent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy followed by IOHC remains unreported. We are reporting laparoscopic IOHC technique for advanced gastric cancer following a LRG. Technique:… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
‘lesssons ‘ Learned: Single Centre Experience of Single Port Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Single Port Surgery has been described and published by various authors. A recent consensus meeting and white paper from the Cleveland Clinic gave the acronym LESSS (Laparo- Endoscopic Single Site Surgery) for all such procedures. We present the largest series of single port cholecystectomies to date using the R Port (Tri port). The paper… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Port Access (spa) Technique
The Single Port Access (SPA) technique offers a novel approach to minimally invasive abdominal surgery. Using standard instrumentation, laparoscopic procedures can be performed entirely through the umbilicus in a similar fashion to standard multiport procedures.Utilizing subcutaneous flaps, low profile trocars and standard instruments, we have demonstrated a platform that allows “independence of motion” for each… Continue Reading
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- Minimally Invasive Other
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
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
Financial Impact of Laparoscopic Surgery At a High-volume Academic Center
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to compare the hospital costs of laparoscopic and open foregut and colorectal surgery at our institution.METHODS: Consecutive patients undergoing elective foregut surgery (fundoplication, paraesophageal hernia repair), segmental colectomy, and rectal resection between 2005 and 2007 were identified from a hospital administrative database. The Eclipsys Case Costing System, used… 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
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
Laparoscopic Repair of Blunt Diaphragm Injury
Background: Rupture of the diaphragm secondary to blunt trauma is not uncommon. It is primarily seen in high speed motor vehicle collisions. Repair of blunt diaphragm injury carries significant morbidity and mortality, especially if diagnosis is delayed. Laparoscopy has been investigated and validated as a diagnostic tool in penetrating trauma. However, its role in blunt… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other