Use of Covered Metallic Stents in the Management of Benign Biliary Strictures
Introduction: Chronic pancreatitis (CP), inflammatory conditions, anastomotic strictures from liver transplantation and choledocholithiasis, among other conditions, can cause benign biliary strictures (BBS). Serious and irreversible complications such as recurrent cholangitis, secondary biliary cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease can be the result of BBS so promptness on treating this condition is essential. The definitive treatment for… Continue Reading
Use of Light, Partially Absorbable Mesh in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Reduces Post-operative Pain and Complications: Preliminary Data with Cousin 4d-dome
Introduction: 60 hernia repairs in 56 patients were surveyed over a thirteenmonth period, based on hypothesis of less inflammatory reaction equalsless pain. Methods: We accumulated a survey asking patients at their level of pain and discomfort performing certain tasks. The survey consisted of 5 questions with the first modeling that of the Carolina Comfort Scale,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Usefulness of Coagulating Shears in Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Vein Surgery
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a tremendous health care problem. Patients with advanced clinical sequelae such as lipodermatosclerosis or ulceration of CVI should be considered the presence of incompetent perforating veins. Venous disease affects a correlation between the superficial, deep, and perforator veins of the lower extremities. In general, the superficial venous deficits are addressed… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Utilities of Preoperative Assessment of Abdominal Adhesions Using Ultrasound Scans in the Laparoscopic Hepatectomy
INTRODUCTION In patients with a previous history of abdominal surgeries or loco-regional treatments for hepatic tumors, abdominal adhesions may interrupt the performance of subsequent therapy using the laparoscopic approach. We have been attempting the preoperative detection of abdominal wall adhesion, using ultrasound in order to achieve a safer Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) for liver tumors. METHODS… Continue Reading
Utilization of Laparoscopic Splenectomy: An Analysis From the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database
Introduction: Laparoscopic splenectomy is increasingly performed for both benign and malignant disorders. With advancements in laparoscopic techniques, the indications for laparoscopic splenectomy have broadened. To determine if clinical practice nationwide reflects the published superiority of the laparoscopic over the open approach, we compared the utilization of laparoscopic versus open splenectomy by analyzing the National Surgical… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Solid Organ and Endocrine
Validation of a High-fidelity NOTES Simulator for Team Training
Background: Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is evolving as a surgical modalitybut requires more outcome data and elucidation of technical challenges. Simulation training has reached the forefront of surgical education and has also been applied to emerging techniques. Training as part of teams is an important component of simulation. With NOTES, new interactions between… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Validation of a New Training Curriculum for Basic Laparoscopic Skills
Introduction: The use of virtual simulation has been validated for the acquisition and development of laparoscopic surgical skills. Accordingly, a training curriculum for basic laparoscopic skills in our residency program has been developed. This curriculum was used in the present study to evaluate the sensibility of different variables for detecting skill acquisition and the impact… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Virtual Reality Simulator for the Training of Optical Trocar Access
Optical access (direct insertion method with endoscopic view: optical view method) was reported to be one of the simplified methods for well–experienced endoscopic surgeons on first trocar insertion in laparoscopic surgery. Meanwhile, trocar-related injuries sometimes induce serious outcomes on laparoscopic surgery. Because abdominal wall resistance and rigidity is different from one in case of animal… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Vr to or Part II: The Effect of Warmup on Operative Skills in the Or
Introduction: There is a growing body of work that suggests warmup can positively impact a performers physical and cognitive agility, enable better focus and lead to lesser errors. and cognitive skills is an accepted practice in many domains such as sports or music. While the level of involvement of psychomotor and cognitive skills in surgery… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Wandering Spleen After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Introduction: Wandering spleen is a rare anatomic anomaly resulting from congenital absence or laxity of the splenic ligaments. We present a case of a wandering spleen causing obstruction of the proximal Roux limb following laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGBP). No previous cases of this anomaly following bariatric surgery were reported. Case report: A 36 year-old female… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Web Based Tele-simulation Training
Introduction: Since the advent of modern surgical training, surgeons have acquired their skills and dexterity through a prolonged training process of internship, residency, and fellowship. Due to resident work-hour limitations, surgical residents have fewer opportunities than ever to directly participate in operations and acquire surgical skills. Simulation, most notably in the laparoscopic arena, has served… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
What Is the Compliance with Recommended Guidelines for Endoscopic Surveillance After Colon Cancer Resection?
INTRODUCTION: In 2006, the American Cancer Society and the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer issued a consensus statement on the use of surveillance colonoscopy after colectomy for colorectal cancer. It was recommended that patients undergo surveillance colonoscopy one year after curative resection. The aim of this study was to assess the compliance with… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal
When Staplers Misfire: Endoscopic Rescue of the Low Pelvic Anastomosis
Over the past few decades, the circular end-to-end stapler has gained wide acceptance amongst gastrointestinal surgeons particularly for its utility in the creation of highly reliable, low colorectal anastomoses. Intraoperative complications associated with the device are infrequent but mainly include bleeding, leaks, and difficult insertion or extraction with resultantbowel injury. Another technical dilemma mentioned only… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal