Tomorrow’s Surgical Robots Promise New Options: Dual-Field Synchronous Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) in a Preclinical Model Using the Versius Surgical System
Sam B Atallah1, Eduardo Parra-Davila2, Armando Melani3. 1HCA Oviedo Medical Center, 2Good Samaritan Hospital, 3IRCAD BrazilObjective: To evaluate the feasibility of the Versius surgical robotic system for transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) in a preclinical setting. Application: Robotic, dual-field abdominal and transanal synchronous access was obtained using the modular configuration of the Versius surgical robotic… Continue Reading
Trans Abdominal Strap for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia
Michael J Tozzi, Chief Executive Officer. TAS Medical, Inc.We seek to eliminate the need for surgical mesh in ventral hernia repairs and to convert procedures from open surgery to a laparoscopic repair. There are 350,000 ventral hernia repairs in the United States each year and many more around the globe. Most of these surgeries (~75%)… Continue Reading
Unsupervised detection of tool presence in endoscopic video frames
David Z Li1, Masaru Ishii, MD, PhD2, Russell H Taylor, PhD1, Gregory D Hager, PhD1, Ayushi Sinha, PhD1. 1The Johns Hopkins University, 2Johns Hopkins Medical InstitutionsObjective: The aim of our work is to develop an unsupervised approach for tool detection in endoscopic video data. There is an abundance of medical imaging data available, but most of… Continue Reading
USE OF ALTERNATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE LAPAROSCOPIC STAPLER RELOAD CARTRIDGES IN BARIATRIC SURGERY : A PROSPECTIVE, TWO-CENTER PILOT
Joshua P Landreneau, MD, MSc1, Andrew T Strong, MD1, Joel S Frieder, MD2, Stacy Brethauer, MD1, Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD2, Samuel Szomstein, MD2, John Rodriguez, MD1. 1Cleveland Clinic, 2Cleveland Clinic FloridaObjective: The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new brand of a compatible laparoscopic staplers under the 510(k) process as… Continue Reading
Use of Near-Infrared Imaging and a Lighted Bougie to Improve Sleeve Gastrectomy Technique
Sarah Assali, DO1, Salim Abunnaja, MD2, Nezar Jrebi, MD2, Lawrence Tabone, MD2, Paolo Fontes, MD2, Nova Szoka, MD2. 1Allegheny General Hospital, 2West Virginia University Ruby Memorial HospitalIntroduction: This pilot study describes a novel use of near infrared imaging in laparoscopic surgery. Specifically, it examines the use of a near infrared camera and lighted bougie during… Continue Reading
Using Population Analysis to Evaluate the Progress of Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Learning
Elham Rastegari1, Hesham Ali, PhD1, Carl Nelson, PhD2, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD3, Ka-Chun Siu, PhD3. 1University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 3University of Nebraska Medical CenterIntroduction: With the increased sophistication of medical instruments and the growing importance of their functionality, the problem of assessing the proficiency of operating such instruments has emerged as… Continue Reading
Using the best wearable sensor in facilitating hands-free, sterile control in the operating room: the TedTrial.
Marilou Jansen, MD1, H.A.W. Meijer, MD1, T.P. Grantcharov, Prof2, M.P. Schijven, Prof1. 1Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, 2St. Michael's HospitalObjective: Interaction with electronically controlled operating room (OR) systems embedded in modern surgical environments is everyday practice for surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). While there is a non-sterile operating nurse available in the OR, capable of… Continue Reading
Validation of a novel connected “smart” stoma bag to monitor output and skin condition in ostomates
Robert I Fearn, MD1, David Ziring, MD2, Karen Solis, MEd3, Irina Dorofeeva, MSc3, Chris Landon, MD4. 1Homerton University Hospital, 2Cedars Sinai Hospital, 311 Health and Technologies Inc., 4Ventura County Medical CenterBackground: Intestinal stomas are frequently constructed by colorectal surgeons either electively or emergently. Perioperative high stoma output is associated with increased length of stay, readmission… Continue Reading
Video based feedback for the Improvement of Surgical Technique (VISTA): A video sharing platform to support improvement in surgical technique
Cary Jo R Schlick, MD, Yue-Yung Hu, MD, MPH, Jane L Holl, MD, MPH, Karl Y Bilimoria, Jonah J Stulberg. Northwestern UniversityOBJECTIVE OF THE TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICE: The technical skill of operating surgeons is associated with post-operative complications, yet few options exist to support practicing surgeons in the continuous improvement of their technical skills. Support… Continue Reading
Virtual Pointer for Clarity of Instruction in Telementoring
Hannah McGowan1, Azin Semsar, MS1, Yuanyuan Feng, MS1, Hamid Zahiri, DO2, Adrian Park, MD2, Andrea Kleinsmith, PhD1, Helena Mentis, PhD1. 1University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2Anne Arundel Medical CenterOBJECTIVE OF TECHNOLOGY: Advancements in telecommunications has expanded the ability to collaborate remotely. A challenge faced in telecommunication is reduced ability to use nonverbal communication to convey… Continue Reading