The Use of Surgisis Mesh in the Treatment of Hiatal Hernia and Gastroesophagic Reflux, Long-Term Results
Morris E Franklin, MD, FACS, Rene Palomo, Guillermo Portillo, MD, Eduardo Perez,, MD, Alexander Richard, MD, Karla Russek, MD, Alejandro Rodriguez, MD, Z Del Real, G Peralta, md. texas endosurgery institute,San Antonio, Texas.. Introduction A variety of randomized studies have demonstrated the advantages of using prosthesis in the repair of a hiatal hernia. Recurrence rates… Continue Reading
The use of the Spy Elite Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment System (intraoperative laser fluorescence angiography) to determine bowel perfusion in the morbidly obese patient.
Steven C Tizio, MD, Marisela Messenger, RN, BSN, MBA, Seema Izfar, MD, Mario Alcantara, MD, James C Connaughton, MD, Jaime Mayoral, MD. Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio. Objective of the technology or device: Increased mesenteric fat is a risk factor for anastomotic dehiscence, which may be due to decreased perfusion. Morbid obesity has been… Continue Reading
The utilization of laparoscopy in ventral hernia repair: an update of outcomes analysis using ACS-NSQIP data
Chetan Aher, MD, Shaun Daly, MD, Daniel J Deziel, MD, Keither W Millikan, MD, Jonathan A Myers, MD, Minh B Luu, MD. Department of Surgery Rush University Medical Center. Introduction Previous studies using ACS-NSQIP data demonstrated fewer complications associated with laparoscopic compared to open ventral hernia repair. Furthermore, the use of laparoscopy appeared to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Three Port Laparoscopic Cholecyctectomy
Burhan Mayir, Tuna Bilecik, Cemal Ozben Ensari, Erdem Can Yardimci, Mehmet Tahir Oruc. Antalya Education and Research Hospital. Introduction Most commonly performed laparoscopic surgery is laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Although cholecystectomy with three ports is not commonly preferred, researches have shown that it is a safe and feasible way of surgery. Material-Method We evaluate 100 patients that… Continue Reading
Thromboembolic Events in Bariatric Surgery: The Cleveland Clinic Experience
Mohammad H Jamal, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Hideharu Shimizu, MD, Stacy Brethauer, MD, FACS, Mathew Kroh, MD, FACS, Biban Chand, MD, FACS, Philip Schauer, MD, FACS. Cleveland Clinic. Introduction The risk of venous thromboembolic (VTE) events is increased in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Population studies examining VTE rates after bariatric surgery often lack details and uniformity… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Outcomes and Quality
Through One Hole to Fix Another: Transgastric Ventral Hernia Repair in a Porcine Model
Rebecca Kowalski, MD, John Romanelli, MD, David Desilets, MD, David Earle, MD. Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine. This video highlights the techniques we are using to perform NOTES transgastric ventral hernia repair in a porcine model. This is a pilot study to show that we are able to deliver a mesh into… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Endolumenal / NOTES
Timed Barium Swallow Versus Esophageal Function Testing in the Diagnosis of Achalasia
Vikas Singhal, MD, Leena Khaitan, FACS. University Hospitals - Case Medical Center, Cleveland. INTRODUCTION: Patients with achalasia are now increasingly followed up by Timed Barium Swallow (TBS) studies both before and after interventions for achalasia. Timed barium swallow has been found in multiple studies to help with the diagnosis of achalasia however very few studies… Continue Reading
Tissue Storage Ex Vivo Significantly Increases Vascular Fusion Bursting Pressure
James D Cezo, PhD, Eric A Kramer, MS, Jonathan A Schoen, MD, Virginia L Ferguson, PhD, Mark E Rentschler, PhD. University of Colorado at Boulder. Introduction: Harvested biological tissue is a common medium for surgical device assessment in a laboratory setting; this study aims to differentiate between surgical device performance in the clinical and laboratory… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Basic Science
Tissue Tension Is an Important Factor to Avoid Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction After Rectal Surgery
Akihiro Kondo, MD, Yuji Nishizawa, PhD, Takayuki Fujii, MD, Masao Fujiwara, PhD, Yasuyuki Suzuki, PhD. Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University. INTRODUCTION Recently, high precision nerve-sparing has become possible with minute anatomical recognition in laparoscopic rectal surgery. However, it has been considered that thermal damage of the nerve tissue caused by the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Basic Science
To Open Or Not to Open: Operative Choices for Approach To Gastric Pouch Revision
Katherine Manupipatpong, BS, David May, DO, Anthony Petrick, MD, Jon Gabrielsen, MD, William Strodel, MD, Anna Ibele, MD. Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA. Introduction: Gastro-gastric fistula (GGF) complicates 11-40% of undivided Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses (RYGB)s and 1-2% of patients with divided gastric staple lines. Repair of GGF represents a technical challenge even to the experienced… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
To Stent Or Not to Stent: Outcomes of Self-expanding Intraluminal Stents in Foregut Surgery
Hrishikesh Nerkar, MD, Anna Ibele, MD, Jon Gabrielsen, MD, William Strodel, MD, Anthony T Petrick, MD. Geisinger Medical Center, Dept of MIS and Bariatric Surgery. Background: Self-expanding stents (SES) have been used with increasing frequency to treat the complications of foregut surgery. The safety and effectiveness of SES for these indications has been difficult to… Continue Reading
Tools for One Port Laparoscopy Surgery
Fausto Davila, MD, Gloria Gonzalez Uribe, MD, Daniel Tsin, MD, Martha R. Davila, MD, Ulises Davila, MD, Andrea Tinelli, MD. Hosp. FDS, Poza Rica, Ver, Mexico. Objective: The One Port Laparoscopy (1PLS) is a unique form of single port technique developed over fifteen years, using the assistance of different types of percutaneous needles. We used… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Torsional Mode Hemorrhoidectomy : a new procedure for the management of hemorrhoidal disease
Paraskevas Theodossiou, PhD, Consultant, of, Surgery, George Alvanos, Anastasia Katselli, Palaiologos Doulgeroglou, Domna Fanidou. Athens General Hospital. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to introduce a new technique in hemorrhoidectomy using a Torsional Mode Ultrasonic Scalpel. This is the world’s first study. The goals of this study were to describe and evaluate the applicability… Continue Reading
Total Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision with Roux-En-Y Hepaticojejunostomy. Safe and Feasible Techniques and Tips in Pediatric Age group.
Sendhil Kumar, PhD, Latif Bagwan, Dr, Piyush Patwa, Dr, Deepu Thyagraj, Dr. Gateway Clinics. Coimabtore. India. Choledochal cyst excision and biliary enteric reconstruction constitute the best therapy for choledochal cyst. With increased familiarity with the laparoscopic anatomy of the biliary tract and advances in minimally invasive techniques, surgeons have ventured further to operate on technically… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- HPB
Total Laparoscopic Living Donor Right Hepatectomy: World First Report
Ho-Seong Han, Jai Young Cho, Yoo-Seok Yoon, Dae Wook Hwang, Young Ki Young Ki Kim, Hong Kyung Shin, Woohyung Lee. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine. Background Right lobe living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is the predominant form of adult-to-adult LDLT. Accordingly, cosmetic and functional demand by young donors is… Continue Reading
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- HPB