The Impact of Gastric Tip Necrosis on Clinical Outcomes Following Esophagectomy.
IntroductionAnastomotic complications are frequently encountered in the setting of esophagectomy, with leak rates ranging from 10-20%. Complete necrosis of the gastric tip is a rare complication that can be associated with significant morbidity and impairment of quality of life. In the current study, we evaluated the perioperative outcomes of patients who developed gastric tip necrosis… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
The Impact of Modeling on Laparoscopic Skill Performance
Introduction:Modeling is a cognitive process during which the trainee encodes information about a skill during observation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of modeling on laparoscopic skill performance. Methods: Twenty-four medical students with no prior laparoscopic experience participated in the study. Participants viewed an instructional video of a laparoscopic skill mimicking… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
The Impact of the Type and Route of Postoperative Nutritional Support on Complications in Malnourished Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background: Malnutrition is a common problem in hospitalized patients, increasing the risk of postoperative complications. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the type and route of postoperative nutritional support on complication rates in malnourished patients undergoing resection for upper gastrointestinal cancer.Material and Methods: Between June 2002 and December 2005, a… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Outcomes and Quality
The Incidence and Management of Post-operative Hemorrhage After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Background: Management and prevention of post-operative hemorrhage after laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGB) has been debated. Some authors believe in routine use of staple line buttress materials and the philosophy of routine re-operation for post-operative hemorrhage.Methods: A retrospective, multi-institutional review of all patients having undergone a LGB (without staple line reinforcement) was undertaken to identify patients… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
The Influence of Major Cardiac Comorbidities on Laparoscopic Colorectal Procedures
Underlying cardiac disease is a major risk factor for abdominal surgery. While laparoscopic colorectal surgery is gaining widespread acceptance, the physiologic effects of a pneumoperitoneum coupled with extreme position changes and a potentially longer operation raise concern regarding the safety and efficacy of a minimally invasive approach in this patient cohort. We examine all laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
The Martian Chronicles: Surgical Care 100 Million Miles From Home….
Despite rigorous health screening in astronaut crews, there are a number of conditions that may occur during long duration, exploration class spaceflight. The risk of abdominal conditions requiring surgical intervention is not clear, yet submarine and polar base experiences suggest contingency planning is warranted. While radio communication time delay is only 2 seconds to the… Continue Reading
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- Education / Simulation
The Newly Developed Endoscopic Surgical Skill Assessment System – Evaluation of Scope Position Changes Task Performance –
INTRODUCTION:Equipment of operating theater is very important, especially in endoscopic surgery. It is well known that location of image display was influencing perceptual processing and endoscopic manipulation. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether difficulties of task performances in endoscopic surgery will be changed or not by scope position.METHODS AND PROCEDURES:The expert surgeon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
The perforation of the GB in cases of incidental GB cancer: Indication for the use of retrieval bags?
Introduction: The accidental intraoperative perforation of the gallbladder is a problem of the laparoscopic surgery, if an incidental gallbladder carcinoma exists at the time of operation. According to the literature this complication comes up to 30% of the laparoscopic operations. In order to prevent the dissemination of tumour cells the use of an isolation bag… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
The Predictive Value of Pet/ct Findings Suspicious for Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Non-gastrointestinal Malignancies
Introduction:Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) performed in the staging and follow-up of patients with non-GI malignancies will occasionally detect a second primary tumor in the GI tract. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of PET/CT to predict the presence of occult colorectal malignancy in patients already diagnosed with a non-GI cancer.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
The Recurrence of Reflux Esophagitis After Laparoscopic Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Introduction: Despite the success rate of laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at around 90%, the patients who need maintenance therapy of proton pump inhibitor or re-do surgery for recurrence of esophagitis post-operatively are recognized. The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics of recurrence cases investigating our experienced patients.Methods: Two hundred… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
The Relevance of Using Fluroscopy As a Routine in Gastric Banding Control
The relevance of using fluroscopy as a routine in gastric banding control Hypothesis: using fluroscopy as a routine in performing gastric banding controls will enable early detection of possible complications and will optimize the adjustment of the band.Method: 100 patients were strictly followed up in our center for LGB control. All controls were done routinely… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
The Role of an Endscopic Surgical Skill Qualification Holder of the Japan Society for Endscopic Surgery on Education of Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy.
Background and aim) Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) has been widely accepted because of its minimum invasiveness. However, it is difficult to develop the techniques of LADG. Recently, skill qualification system of the Japan Society for Endscopic Surgery is established, and prevalence and progress of techniques is preceded. The aim of this study is to evaluate… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
The Role of Mini-invasive Surgery in Management of Acute Cholangitis and Other Complications of Gallstone Disease
Aims and objectives: The role of mini-invasive surgery in management of acute cholangitis and other complications of gallstone diseaseBackground: To demonstrate the capability of laparoscopic and small-incision in management of acute cholangitis and other complications of cholelithiasis.Material and methods: Records of 2973 patients who underwent cholecystectomy at Department of General Surgery, Rostov State Medical University… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
The Staged Approach to Acute Gastric Prolapse in Adjustable Gastric Banding
INTRODUCTION: Acute gastric prolapse (AGP) represents a sudden or forceful migration of the distal anterior stomach through the more proximal laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) stoma, representing a surgical emergency. The current management of acute gastric prolapse often results in removal of the LAGB, extensive manipulation of a friable or hemorrhagic stomach or extensive dissection… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
The Technique Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy and Assessment of Usefulness Compared to Open Surgery
Introduction: Recently some studies suggested that sentinel node biopsy (SNB) can be also applied to gastric cancer. We apply sentinel lymph node biopsy in laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) to perform it as safe limited surgery. Limited surgery is a procedure in which the extent of lesion resection and lymph node dissection is reduced. We demonstrate… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery