An Unusual Internal Hernia Related to Appendix Epiploicae – A Case Study and Review of Literature
Soham U Dave, MA, OMSIII, Venkata K Kella, MD Weirton Medical Center, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Weirton, WV Introduction: Internal hernia is an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction in nonbariatric patients. Transomental hernia is a rare type of hernia accounting for less than 1% of all internal hernias. Here we report a case… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Analyses of over 800 trainees attended an integrated 2-day standardized laparoscopic surgery training course at a single center in Kyushu University
Morimasa Tomikawa, MD, PhD, FACS, Munenori Uemura, MMedSci, Yoshihiro Nagao, MD, Norifumi Tsutsumi, MD, PhD, Ryuichi Kumashiro, MD, Ryota Souzaki, MD, PhD, Kenoki Ohuchida, MD, PhD, Satoshi Ieiri, MD, PhD, Takeshi Ohdaira, MD, PhD, Makoto Hashizume, MD, PhD, FACS Department of Advanced Medicine and Innovative Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Kyushu University Aim: To evaluate the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Analysis of Surgeon Posture and Stress-Related Force Patterns during Laparoscopic Surgery
Oliver Varban, MD, Thomas Armstrong, PhD University of Michigan Health System INTRODUCTION: Prolonged static exertions during surgery can lead to stressful postures, musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. We used simulation to evaluate biomechanical stresses associated with laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: Static loads imposed by the weight of body segments were estimated for a range of typical laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Anastomotic leaks – Is stapler brand a risk factor?
Bruce A Orkin, MD, Daniel A Popowich, MD Thufts Medical Center BACKGROUND Anastomotic leaks are one of the most feared complications of intestinal surgery. The vast majority of colonic anastomoses are created using mechanical staplers. A string of recent anastomotic leaks prompted analysis of risk factors. We hypothesized that the brand of stapler was the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Outcomes and Quality
Anti-Diabetic and weight loss effect of Sleeve gastrectomy and Sleeve Bypass in Japanese morbid obese patients, introduction of bariatric surgery in Japanese Hospital
Takeshi Naitoh, MD, FACS, T Miyachi, MD, H Imoto, MD, N Tanaka, MD, T Morikawa, MD, M Kakyo, MD, M Nagao, MD, S Haneda, MD, S Ohnuma, MD, H Sasaki, MD, K Kudo, MD, T Okada, MD, H Hayashi, MD, H Yoshida, MD, F Motoi, MD, Y Katayose, MD, K Miura, MD, C Shibata, MD,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Appendicostomy an alternative to Ileostomy or Colostomy
Prakash Saharia, MD, Farr Nezhat, MD Winthrpe University Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501 Introduction: Tube appendicostomy offers an alternative for Ileostomy or proximal colostomy following low anterior resection with minimal morbidity in high risk low colorectal anastomosis. Methods: We embarked on a pilot study in high risk patients for anastomotic leaks in low anterior resections. We… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Apples to Apples: A Comparison of Laparoscopic versus Open Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair
Maria Abou Khalil, Shannon Fraser, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS Department of Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada INTRODUCTION- Surgical repair of inguinal hernias include a myriad of techniques that have been extensively studied in the literature. This study compares two surgical methods that approach primary inguinal hernias from the preperitoneal space: an… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Application of the HyperEye Medical System for endoscopic low anterior resection
Michiya Kobayashi, MD, PhD, Takayuki Sato, MD, PhD, Takeki Sugimoto, MD, PhD, Ken Okamoto, MD, PhD, Daisuke Nakamura, Ken Dabanaka, MD, PhD, Tsutomu Namikawa, MD, PhD, Kazuhiro Hanazakki, MD, PhD Kochi Medical School INTRODUCTIONWe developed a new imaging system (HyperEye Medical System [HEMS]; MIZUHO, Tokyo, Japan) for the simultaneous capture of near-infrared (NIR) indocyanine green… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Application of the TAMIS Platform for Complete Pelvic Resection
George J Nassif, DO, Harsh Polavaropu, MD, Andres Monroy, MD, Teresa H deBeche-Adams, MD, Sergio W Larach, MD, Matthew R Albert, MD, Sam Atallah, MD Florida Hospital Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery Introduction: The characteristics for the ideal pelvic surgery include, minimal morbidity and mortality, minimal trauma to the patient, good optical visualization, minimal… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Colorectal
Applications of ICG-fluorescence imaging to identification of HCC and full-thickness cholecystectomy
Kiyomi Morita, Takeaki Ishizawa, MD, PhD, Keigo Tani, MD, Nobuhiro Harada, MD, Kazuaki Monden, MD, Hiroko Okinaga, MD, Atsushi Shimizu, MD, Satoshi Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Yosuke Inoue, MD, PhD, Nobuyuki Takemura, MD, Junichi Kaneko, MD, PhD, Sumihito Tamura, MD, Yoshihiro Sakamoto, MD, PhD, Taku Aoki, MD, PhD, Yasuhiko Sugawara, MD, PhD, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, MD, PhD,… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- HPB
Approach to Laparoscopic Right Hepatectomy Using Seven Common Steps
Juan P Toro, MD, Nathaniel W Lytle, MD, Ankit D Patel, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Rachel M Owens, MD, Juan M Sarmiento, MD, Edward Lin, DO Emory University Several previous series have demonstrated the safety and feasibility of laparoscopy for minor liver resections. However, formal laparoscopic right hepatectomy remains a demanding task even for… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Artificial pneumothorax during minimally invasive esophagectomy.
Michiyo Tokura, MD, Yosuke Izumi, MD, PhD, Tairo Ryotokuji, MD, Akinori Miura, MD, Tsuyoshi Kato, MD, Kei Sakamoto, MD Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital Background: Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer is increasingly being used with increasing skills and experience and advances of endoscopic technology such as high-resolution endoscopic system.… Continue Reading
Assessment of a Novel Subcutaneous, Bioabsorbable Skin Closure System
P. J Hoopes, DVM, PhD, Kenneth S Danielson, MD, FACS, Charles H Rogers, PhD, Karen A Moodie, MS, DVM, Vicki J Scheidt, DVM, DAVD, Susan A Kane, CVT, Rendall R Strawbridge, BS The Geisel School of Medicine, and Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, and Opus KSD, Inc. Objective: The goal of this study… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Emerging Technology
Assessment of Manual Skills Proficiency of Medical Students Considering Surgical Training
Salim S Abunnaja, MD, Shohan Shetty, MD, Andrew Kelsey, J.Alexander Palesty, MD, FACS The Stanley Dudrick Department of Surgery, Saint Mary's Hospital BACKGROUND: Manual skill proficiency and ability to attain skills are not currently employed in selecting residents for surgical training programs. The study objective was to assess whether the technical skill levels and ability… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Surgical Management in Sportsperson’s Hernia – Role of Global Outcome Assessment Tool
P C Munipalle, M Adamson, T Garud, Y K S Viswanath BMI Woodlands Physiotherapy Unit & South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK IntroductionSurgical repair of sportsperson’s hernia is an accepted mode of treatment. Patient perception of the outcomes of laparoscopic repair is integral for internal quality control of the procedure. Global outcome assessment… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias