Artificial Intelligence Assisted Colonoscopy Can Increase Adenoma Detection Rate
Xiao Xiao, PhD, JingJia Liu. Shanghai Wision AI Co., Ltd.Realtime automatic polyp detection during colonoscopy reduces the number of missed colon polyp/adenoma in the visual field, which help to improve adenoma detection and thus decrease the risk of interval colorectal cancer.? Real-time automatic polyp-detection system detects each colon polyp with a blue hollow box on… 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
Design and utilization of a locking jejunostomy balloon cap to prevent overinflation events.
Matthew D Burstein, MD, PhD, Kevin El-Hayek, MD. Cleveland Clinic FoundationObjective of the device: Overinflation of a jejunostomy tube balloon occurs at a significant rate based on our experience with clinical tube dysfunction and incidental discovery on abdominal imaging during admission or hospital transfers. Additionally, there is a potential for iatrogenic injury when tube feeds… Continue Reading
5mm Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy A Summary of Clinical Experience in 12 Patients
Geoffrey L Bloomfield. Upper Chesapeake Medical CenterObjective: The development of a 5mm diameter stapling device has made it possible to complete laparoscopic appendectomy with a maximum port size of 5mm. This paper presents a 12 patient case series using the JustRight 5mm Stapler in laparoscopic appendectomy across a broad range of patient sizes and weights. … 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
Intelligent Imaging in Robotic-Assisted Liver Resection
Kevin M Sullivan, MD1, Kevin P Labadie, MD1, Kyle Miller, MD, MBA2, James O Park, MD1. 1University of Washington, 2Intuitive SurgicalBackground: Current standards of care in the preoperative planning for liver resection includes two dimensional (2D) cross sectional multiphase, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to determine the type of resection based on… Continue Reading
MeshLock Device Simple Suture Mesh Fixation for Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Michael Kia. Mclaren Regional Medical CenterEvery year approximately 175,000 laparoscopic ventral hernia procedures are performed. There are significant benefits including shorter length of stay and significantly lower infection rates, significant post-operative pain is still an issue with the procedure. Current fixation methods include tacks, absorbable and non-absorbable, along with transfascial fixation. Typically at least… Continue Reading
Novel augmented reality needle guidance for laparoscopic liver ablation
Lung W Lau, MD1, Xinyang Liu, PhD1, William Plishker, PhD1, David A Geller, MD2, Timothy D Kane1, MD, Raj Shekhar, PhD1. 1Children's National Health System, 2University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterObjective: Ablation needle placement is the critical step in laparoscopic ablation of unresectable liver tumors. Even to skilled surgeons, it can be difficult to correspond the… 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
Advance Haemorrhoids: Last Line – Personalized, Purposeful, Predictable and Precise Fibrosis (4PF)
Parshottambhai B Patel, Dr1, Kush Patel, MS Molecular Science and Nanotechnology2, Lav Parshottambhai Patel3. 1Shiv Shraddha Nursing Home, 2SnapFinance LLC, 3University of Kansas Medical CenterStatement of the Problem: Grade III and IV highly vascular haemorrhoids with Secondary haemorrhoids - (between the anal cushions) and Circumferential and Circumferentially Protruding Haemorrhoids with external haemorrhoids is a challenging problem for both… Continue Reading
ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL CLAMP WITH RELEASABLE REMOTE MANIPULATOR [KARR’T CLAMP]
Javier Carrillo Silva, MD, Roberto Tapia Espriu, Eng. General Hospital "Dr. Miguel Silva"1. Objective of the technology or device In laparoscopy or robotic surgeries, it is required to pull different organs with clamps introduced by multiple wounds, each could complicate with infection or greater post-surgical pain. An adjustable pressure surgical clamp with releasable remote manipulator… Continue Reading
Tissue Perfusion Data in Real-Time During Surgery: A Revolutionary New Medical Imaging Technology
Thomas B Ferguson Jr, Adjunct Professor, Chief Medical Officer1, Cheng Chen, PhD, Chief Technology Officer1, Bryent Tucker, MSBE1, Jeffery Basham, MBA, CEO2. 1East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute, 2RFPi, Inc.Objective of the Technology: Light in the visible spectrum guides surgical decision-making by enabling the surgeon to intraoperatively define anatomy. Ionizing radiation (catheterization, CT) and MRI… Continue Reading
Laser Technique in Anorectal Surgery
Jose Manuel Moreno Berber, MD. Hospital Ángeles PueblaObjective: Laser Technique in Anorectal Surgery has advantages over the traditional procedures. Pain after laser surgery is less and patient return sooner. Description: LHP procedure in hemorrhoids, FILAC in anal fistula and Silac in cyst pilonidal disease, give benefits in the recovery time of the patients. All patients… Continue Reading
The illuminated pointing device for laparoscopic surgery
Akihiro Takai, MD, PhD, Yasutsugu Takada, MD, PhD, Katsunori Sakamoto, MD, Takashi Matsui, MD, Yoshitomo Ueno, MD, Takeshi Utsunomiya, MD, Masahiko Honjo, MD, Hitoshi Inoue, MD, PhD, Kohei Ogawa, MD, PhD. Ehime University HospitalIn laparoscopic surgery, we usually observe the organs in the same direction as we proceed with the dissection, in order to avoid… Continue Reading
THE ROAD AHEAD FOR ENDOLUMINAL INTERVENTION: ENDOO & RED PROJECTS
Alberto Arezzo. University of TorinoThere is a clear need to increase early diagnosis of colorectal neoplasms to allow more local excisions and perform organ-sparing surgery. Current screening policies failed to reach reasonable attendance by the population as colonoscopy is perceived as uncomfortable and undignified. The rate of the population screened in Europe does not reach… Continue Reading