A series of dry lab training models simulating robotic assisted PJ
Zhifei Wang1, Dongsheng Huang1, Junwei Liu1, Defei Hong, MD, FACS1, Minen Xu2, Xuecong Lai2. 1Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, 2Hangzhou Dianzi University To introduce a series of dry lab models simulating the pancreatojejunostomy (PJ) for da vinci robotic surgery. 3 types of dry lab models were designed and applied for the training for surgeon for the pancreatic reconstruction… Continue Reading
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Comparison of clinical outcome & prognosis in patients with GEJ adenocarcinoma by transthoracic and transabdominal hiatal approaches: A single Chinese teaching hospital retrospective cohort study
Shougen Cao, Yanbing Zhou, Jinzhe Zhou. Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Objective: To compare the clinical outcome and prognosis in patients with gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (Siewert type?) by transthoracic and transabdominal hiatal approaches. Methods: 334 cases Siewert ?/? GEJ adenocarcinomas patients underwent different surgical procedures in Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from July 2007 to… Continue Reading
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Comparison of the learning curves of a suturing device & standard Laparoscopy
Steven Leeds, MD2, Lizzy Wooley, BBA, EMT1, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, PhD1, James Fleshman, MD, FACS, FACRS2, Sanket Chauhan, MD1. 2Baylor University Medical Center, 1Center for Evidence Based Simulation, Baylor Scott and White Health Introduction: Endo 360TM (EndoEvolution, LLC; Raynham, MA) is a suturing device aimed to decrease the long learning curve associated with conventional laparoscopic suturing… Continue Reading
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A structured, extended training program to facilitate adoption of new techniques for practicing surgeons
Jacob A Greenberg, MD, EdM, Sally Jolles, MA, Sarah Sullivan, PhD, Sudha P Quamme, MD, MS, Caprice C Greenberg, MD, MPH, Carla Pugh, MD, PhD. University of Wisconsin Introduction: The project goal was to critically evaluate the implementation and development process for a newly designed Continuing Medical Education (CME) level course for laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal… Continue Reading
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Laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy using CtC approach for curable right-sided colon cancer
Liaonan Zou, Guobin Chen, Wenjun Xiong, Yaobin He, Hongming Li, Ping Tan, Wei Wang, Jin Wan. Guangdong Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the safety, feasibility and short-term outcomes of Laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy using caudal -to-cranial (CtC) approach versus medial-to-lateral (MtL) approach for curable right-sided colon… Continue Reading
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A rare case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the sigmoid colon & urothelial carcinoma of the bladder in a Crohn’s patient
Jessica S Crystal, MD1, Steven Tizio, MD2, Min Zheng, MD2, Glenn Parker2. 1Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2Jersey Shore University Medical Center Primary leiomyosarcomas of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are highly aggressive and rare neoplasms. While a known association exists between leiomyosarcomas and immunosuppression, only a small cohort of cases have been noted to have… Continue Reading
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PERFACT procedure: A new minimally invasive simple concept to treat highly complex anal fistula
Pankaj Garg, Dr1, Pratiksha Singh, Dr1, Devika Singh2, Mohinder K Garg, Prof3. 1Garg Fistula Research Institute, Panchkula, India, 2Boston University, Boston, 3BPS Government Medical College for women, Khanpur kalan, Haryana, India Introduction: To check the efficacy of PERFACT (Proximal superficial cauterization around the internal opening, emptying regularly of fistula tracts and curettage of tracts): procedure… Continue Reading
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739 cases in 9 yrs of experience using SEAMGUARD (staple line reinforcement) in laparoscopic CRS at TX Endosurgery Institute
Morris E Franklin Jr., MD, FACS, Miguel A Hernandez, MD, Jeffrey L Glass, MD, FACS, Bryson Nicholson, MD, Ekong Uffort, MD. Texas Endosurgery Institute Background: Anastomotic leak, bleeding, and stricture are recognized complications with increase morbidity and mortality. The frequency of anastomoses leakage rages from 1% to 24%. The leakage rate is generally higher for… Continue Reading
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