Novel Clip Applicator for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Simon Erridge1, Christopher Payne2, Mikael Sodergren1. 1Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK, 2John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard UniversityObjective: Ligation clips are used ubiquitously throughout minimally invasive surgery for apposition of tissues. However, their size limits their application beyond ligation of small tubular structures. Traditional clip applicators only… Continue Reading
Novel Fluorescent IV Dye For Real-Time Laparoscopic Identification Of Ureters In An Inflammatory Swine Model
Lung W Lau, MD1, Michael Luciano, PhD2, Martin Schnermann, PhD2, Jaepyeong Cha, PhD1. 1Children's National Medical Center, 2National Cancer InstituteIntroduction: Ureteral identification during laparoscopic surgery can be difficult, with iatrogenic ureteral injuries reported as high as 7.6 percent during colorectal and gynecologic surgeries. Current methods of identification, such as ureteral stents or watching for peristalsis,… Continue Reading
NOVEL PRE-OPERATIVE PROTOCOL TO OPTIMIZE SURGICAL OUTCOMES IN A BARIATRIC POPULATION WITH GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
Rhys Kavanagh, Dana Jones, DNP, Emily Avgenakis, PA, M. Umair Bashir, MD, Jessica Smith, MD, FACS, Peter Nau, MD, MS, FACS. The University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIntroduction: The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are effective treatments of medically refractory obesity. The RYGB is the gold standard procedure for GERD in an obese… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
NOVEL ROBOTIC TRANSANAL APPROACH TO EARLY RECTAL NEOPLASIA: A SINGLE SURGEON’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE MEDROBOTICS FLEX*TM COLORECTAL DRIVE
Ada E Graham, MD, Natalie Pudalov, Vincent Obias, MD. George Washington University HospitalIntroduction: Treatment for early rectal cancer has evolved from the total mesorectal excision with data to support local excision. The nonlinear anatomy of the rectum and distal colon make surgical access and visualization of these regions challenging given the linear nature of most instrumentation… Continue Reading
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Novel Smooth Muscle Stimulation Technology for Ureter Identification During Abdominopelvic Operations
John J Nguyen-Lee, MD1, Albert Y Huang, MD2, Shawn M Purnell, MD1, Brian J Dunkin, MD, FACS3. 1Houston Methodist, 2Allotrope Medical Inc., 3Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation & EducationWith surgical approaches and technologies becoming less and less invasive, there is greater reliance on visual identification of critical tissue structures due to loss of haptic… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Robotics
NOVEL SURGICAL DEVICES FOR LEFT–SIDED MINIMALLY INVASIVE COLORECTAL RESECTION WITH TRANSRECTAL SPECIMEN EXTRACTION AND INTRACORPOREAL ANASTOMOSIS
Eric M Haas, MD, FACS, FASCRS. 1) Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas 2) Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas 3) South East Clinical Research Associates, Inc.Objective: A major drawback of minimally invasive left-sided (LS)… Continue Reading
Novel Technique Using Intraoperative Impedance Planimetry for Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Keith J King, MD, Ragui Sadek, MD, FACS, Andrew M Wassef, BS. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolBackground: Magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) using the LINX® Reflux Management System provides an alternative surgical option for patients experiencing medically refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). A critical component in successful MSA, particularly in… Continue Reading
NSQIP DATABASE ANALYSIS DOES NOT SUPPORT PREOPERATIVE ANTIBIOTIC USE FOR OUTPATIENT LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Sora Ely, MD1, Rebecca C Gologorsky, MD1, Michelle R Huyser, MD1, Genna Beattie, MD1, C K Chang, MD2. 1UCSF East Bay Surgery, 2Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical CenterIntroduction: Debate continues regarding utility and safety of routine antibiotic prophylaxis for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Several small, randomized controlled trials have failed to demonstrate benefit, while a handful of… Continue Reading
Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Cause and Effect?
Khaleel Mohammad, MD1, Marcoandrea Giorgi, MD1, Jawad Ali, MD1, Rouzbeh Moustaedi, MD2, Aaron Carr, MD1, Mohamed Ali, MD1. 1UC Davis Medical Center, 2The Permanente Medical GroupIntroduction: Obesity has been commonly cited to be a major risk factor for the occurrence and progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In particular, bariatric surgery patients are hypothesized… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
OBESITY IN COMBAT-WOUNDED AMPUTEES
Kelli Ishihara, MD, Grant Sizemore, MD, Scott Nguyen, MD, Freeman Condon, MD, Bridgette Colgan, MD, John Mayo, Erik Criman, Dylan Russell, Mike Lustik, MS, Robert Lim, MD. Tripler Army Medical CenterIntroduction: The Joint Theater Trauma Registry (JTTR) has recorded 1239 individuals in the United States Armed Forces who sustained a combat-related amputation during the Global… Continue Reading
Omental Free shaped Flap Reinforcement on Anastomosis and Dissected Area (OFFROAD) Following Gastrectomy : video article
Wonho Han, Kyonglin Park, Deokhee Kim, Young-Woo Kim. National Cancer CenterThe frequency of anastomotic leakage after gastrectomy is reported to be 0.9–8%. To reduce deleterious outcomes of anastomotic leakage, we devised the “Omental Free-shaped Flap Reinforcement On Anastomosis and Dissected area” procedure not only to prevent fatal complications following anastomotic leakage but also to promote… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Foregut
Omental Patch Repair For Perforated Duodenal Ulcer:Robotic Approach In A Patient With Delayed Presentation
Osvaldo Zumba, MD1, Joanne E Glanville, MD2, George Mazpule, MD1, Stephen G Pereira, MD, FACS1, Adam Rosenstock, MD, FACS1. 1Hackensack University Medical Center, 2Surgical Associates of RichmondThe use of robotics to perform minimally invasive surgery has emerged as a viable option for most general surgery procedures. The robotic platform offers better visualization and allows for… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Robotics
Once a patient is older than 45 years of age, morbidity and mortality is higher in Sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: An analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®) Data Registry
Sean R Maloney, Nicholas Dugan, Tanushree Prasad, Paul D Colavita, Iain Mckillop, Keith S Gersin, Timothy Kuwada, Selwan Barbat, Amanda Roberts, Abdelrahman Nimeri. Carolinas Medical CenterBackground: Bariatric surgery is the most effective modality to treat obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. Several factors including age, sex, and BMI may impact the choice of bariatric procedure. The aim… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Oncological and clinical safety of single-incision laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer with previous abdominal surgery: a propensity score-matched comparison.
Yasumitsu Hirano1, Chikashi Hiranuma, MD, PhD2, Masakazu Hattori2, Kenji Douden2, Shigeki Yamaguchi1. 1Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, 2Fukui Prefectural HospitalIntroduction: Previous abdominal surgery (PAS) may affect the operative time and intra-operative bowel injury, and can also influence the postoperative complications including postoperative bowel obstruction and paralytic ileus. At the beginning of laparoscopic experience, PAS… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) and esophageal reflux. A cross sectional study
Luciano J Deluca, MD, Patrcio J Cal, MD, Tomas C Jakob, MD, Martin Pruss, MD, Ezequiel O Fernandez, MD. CMPFA Churruca ViscaIntroduction: Obesity is associated with multiple metabolic disorders and is a risk factor for several upper gastrointestinal tract diseases. GERD’s prevalence can rise to 49.6% in the obese population. Controversy has arisen regarding the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity