Laparoscopic Versus Open Gastrectomy for Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Long-term Outcomes From a Large Scale Multicenter Study.
Hyung-ho Kim, MD PhD, Hyuk-joon Lee, MD, Gyu Seok Cho, MD, Sang-uk Han, MD, Min-chan Kim, MD, Seung Wan Ryu, MD, Wook Kim, MD, Kyo Young Song, MD, Woo Jin Hyung, MD, Seong Yeob Ryu, MD. Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; Department of Surgery,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Laparoscopic Versus Open Hernia Repair, Results From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
P D Colavita, MD, A L Walters, MS, V B Tsirline, MD, A E Lincourt, PhD, B T Heniford, MD. Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC Introduction: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair has become increasingly popular since its inception. The purpose of this study is to compare laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repair with mesh in… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic vs. Open Splenectomy: the Impact of Spleen Size On Outcomes
Ali Ardestani, MD, Ali Tavakkolizadeh, MD. Brigham and Women's Hospital Background: Although Laparoscopic Splenectomy (LS) has become the standard of care for small to moderate spleens, Open Splenectomy (OS) is still recommended by many in cases of splenomegaly. We set out to assess the impact of spleen size on LS and OS outcomes using… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Learning Curve of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (esd) in an Established Experimental Setting
Masayuki Kato, MD PhD, Yunho Jung, MD, Mark A Gromski, MD, Jongchan Lee, MD, Navaneel Biswas, MD, Chuttani Ram, MD, Kai Matthes, MD PhD. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA INTRODUCTION - Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has become a standard therapy for early gastric neoplasia in Asian countries. American endoscopists… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Local Adaptations Aids Establishment of Laparoscopic Surgery in a Semi-urban Nigerian Hospital
Adewale O Adisa, MBChB FWACS FMCSNig DMAS, Oladejo O Lawal, MBBS FMCSNig FWACS, Olukayode A Arowolo, MBBS FWACS, Olusegun I Alatise, MBChB FWACS. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Introduction: After several years of lagging behind due to several constraints, many general surgeons across Nigeria are now performing laparoscopic surgery. Many are however still concerned… Continue Reading
Long-term Post-operative Results of Laparoscopic and Open Splenectomy Due to Hypersplenism Secondary to Liver Cirrhosis
Jin Zhou, PhD, Zhong Wu, MD, Bing Peng, PhD. West China Hospital, Sichuan University AbstractBackground: Hypersplenism is a common clinical manifestation encountered in patients with liver cirrhosis. For treatment, surgeons can choose between an open or laparoscopic approach. Although splenectomies are gaining increasing importance in patients with hypersplenism secondary to liver cirrhosis, there are… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Lymph Node Retrieval in Colorectal Cancer in the Era of Minimally Invasive Surgery: Are We Following Oncologic Principles?
Laila Rashidi, MD, Mike L Kueht, MS, Aakash H Gajjar, MD. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA Introduction: Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) are minimally invasive surgical techniques that have been slowly adopted by general and colorectal surgeons. Conventional laparoscopic surgery is associated with shorter hospital stay,… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
Magnetically Anchored Camera and Percutaneous Instruments Maintain Triangulation and Improve Cosmesis Compared to Single-site and Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Nabeel A Arain, MD MBA, Luisangel Rondon, MD, Deborah C Hogg, BS, Jeffrey A Cadeddu, MD, Richard Bergs, MS, Raul Fernandez, PhD, Daniel J Scott, MD. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (Departments of Surgery and Urology), University of Texas at Arlington (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) Introduction: The purpose of this study… Continue Reading
Male Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction After Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer
Jong Pil Ryuk, MD, Gyu-seog Choi, MD, Jun Seok Park, MD, Soo Yeun Park, MD, Hye Jin Kim, MD, Whon-ho Choi, MD. Kyungpook National University Medical Center Introduction Urinary and sexual dysfunction are recognized complications of rectal cancer surgery in male individuals. This study compares the efficacy of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (RTME) and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Robotics
Management of Staple Line Leaks After Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Consecutive Series of 378 Patients.
Michel Vix, MD, Ludovic Marx, MD, Michele Diana, MD, Silvana Perretta, MD, Gianfranco Donatelli, MD, Cosimo Callari, MD, Valérie Podelski, MD, Jacques Marescaux, MD Hon FRCS FACS Hon JSES. IRCAD, University of Strasbourg, France Introduction Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance as a definitive bariatric procedure with proven efficacy on weight loss and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Marginal Ulcer After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: What Have We Really Learned?
Kevin M El-hayek, MD, Poochong Timratana, MD, Hideharu Shimizu, MD, Bipan Chand, MD FACS. Cleveland Clinic INTRODUCTION: The definition of marginal ulcer (MU) following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is widely debated. A significant variation of incidence is reported with ulcers being categorized as early or late based on timing from operation. The objective of our… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Minimal Invasive Surgical Approach for the Treatment of Gastroparesis
Joerg Zehetner, MD MMM, John C Lipham, MD, Farrokh Ravari, MD, Shahin Ayazi, MD, Afshin Skibba, MD, Ali Darehzereshki, MD, Rodney J Mason, MD, Namir Katkhouda, MD. USC Department of Surgery Background: Gastroparesis is a chronic disorder resulting in decreased quality-of-life. The Gastric Electrical Stimulator (GES) is an alternative to gastrectomy in patients with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Andrew A Gumbs, MD, Nicolas Jarufe, MD, Brice Gayet, MD PhD. Summit Medical Group, Pontificia Universidad Católica School of Medicine, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris Introduction: Due to the perceived difficulty in dissecting hilar cholangiocarcinomas off of the portal structures and in performing complex biliary reconstructions, very few centers have used minimally invasive techniques for these… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Monopolar Radiofrequency Energy’s Effect On Pacemaker Function: Practical Implications
Henry R Govekar, MD, Thomas N Robinson, MD FACS, Guillaume Girard, MS, Greg V Stiegmann, MD FACS, Paul D Varosy, MD. University of Colorado School of Medicine Introduction: Recommended use of monopolar “bovie” energy in patients with pacemakers is based on expert opinion and small case series. Current guidelines recommend to use low monopolar… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Technology Assessment
Motor Response to Multiple Rapid Swallows (mrs) Can Predict Dysphagia in Patients Scheduled for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
Nathaniel Stoikes, MD, Jesse Drapekin, RA, Anisa Shaker, MD, Vladimir Kushnir, MD, L. Michael Brunt, MD, C. Prakash Gyawali, MD. Division of Gastroenterology and Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis INTRODUCTION: When multiple swallows (MRS) are rapidly administered, esophageal peristalsis is inhibited, and pronounced lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut