Pictorial Documentation of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Concerns have been raised as to how to maintain pictorial documentation of an interesting finding during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). We believe that documentation of surgery is of essential benefit, especially if a complication arises. In addition, documentation may be utilized for future reference for patient care. Methods: We reviewed the pictorial documentation of 100… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Pneumoretroperitoneum: An Alternative Approach for Completion Adrenalectomy in a Hostile Abdomen
A 43-year-old woman developed morning headaches, sweating, palpitations and uncontrolled hypertension for 12 months. She was known to have Von Hippel-Lindau and had previously had a left adrenalectomy in 1995 (open anterior approach) and a partial right adrenalectomy in 2000 (open lateral approach). She required an exploratory laparotomy in 1991 for a gunshot wound to… Continue Reading
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Prospective Comparative Therapies for Portal Hypertension Using Laparoscopy and Open Azygoportal Disconnection
Background Laparoscopy azygoportal disconnection maybe an alternative to open azygoportal disconnection on portal hypertension, the paper aimed to compare clinical effects of laparoscopy or open azygoportal disconnection on portal hypertension, and to discuss the methodology, safety, and effectiveness of laparoscopic splenectomy combined with devascularization of the lower esophagus and upper stomach. Methods Eighty patients (from… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Prospective Comparison of Single Site and Traditional Laparoscopy for Upper Urinary Tract Surgery: Initial Outcomes
Introduction: Single Site Laparospcopy (SSL) is an emerging platform which, which by consolidating working trocar and extraction incision sites, may represent a further decrease in morbidity compared to mult- site traditional laparoscopy (TL). Herein we present a prospective comparison of transperitoneal TL and SSL approaches for laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy (RN) and Partial Nephrectomy (PN). Methods:… 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
Safety, Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Common Laparoscopic Procedures
Introduction: Although several single-center studies on the outcomes of laparoscopic surgery have shown better surgical outcomes, a large multi-center study on outcomes of common laparoscopic surgical procedures has not been performed. The objective of this study was to retrospectively examine multi-center outcomes of common laparoscopic procedures. Methods: The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) is an alliance… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Scarless Laparoscopic Appendectomy By Hidden Suprapubic Approach
Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is the choice for treatment of acute appendicitis, mainly for young females because of the possibility of gynecologic illness. According to the new trends a scarless surgery is desirable. TUES and NOTES requires a selected subset of patients. We present a modified LA capable to resolve common or complicated cases for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
SILS Using Standard Laparoscopic Instruments
HYPOTHESIS: Laparoscopic surgery has decreased trauma and improved results of surgery and single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) should be a further step in this direction. Minimizing the number and size of ports was an attempt to improve postoperative pain control, rapid return to activity, patient satisfaction, and cosmetic result. The umbilicus is a scar could… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Simultanous Emergency and Elective Surgery in a Single Laparoscopic Session: Is It Safe ?
Introduction:Many patients undergoing abdominal surgery have coexisting abdominal pathologies. In the majority of cases, these patients are subject to multiple operations, via the same laparoscopic or open approaches. When co-existing pathologies belong to different systems, or require the involvement of different surgical specialities, the trend has been to treat in a single anaesthesia. When feasible,… 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 Endo-laparoscopic Surgery a Prospective Study
Endo-laparoscopic surgery has evolved dramatically since the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy 20 years ago but today a newest concept of single port endo-laparoscopic surgery (SPES) is becoming popular. The advantages of this novel approach seems to be the less invasiveness by reducing the number of incisions and the less postop pain. Certainly, new instruments and additional… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Intracoporal Laparoscopic Appendectomy: An Early Experience
INTRODUCTION:Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain that a general surgeon will encounter. The appendectomy has traditionally been preformed via an oblique right lower quadrant incision, transecting the three layers of muscle of the anterior abdominal wall to gain access to the peritoneal cavity. Surgeons across the globe were employing… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies Cost Comparison
Objective: Cholecystectomy performed using the Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) technique should not cost significantly more or less than standard multiport cholecystectomy. Single access techniques are becoming more common for a multitude of laparoscopic procedures. Criticism has revolved around potential costs associated with increased operative time and use of innovative equipment. Methods: Retrospective cost data… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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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 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