Utility of Chest X-Ray in Diagnosing Paraesophageal Hernia
Abdullah Alenazi1, Lawrence Stein2, Jana Taylor2, Nayef Alqahtani2, Melina Vassiliou1, Liane Feldman1, Pepa Kaneva1, Amin Madani1, Gerald Fried1. 1Departments of Surgery, McGill University Health Center. Montreal, Canada., 2Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, McGill University Health Center. Montreal, Canada.Background: While barium contrast (Ba) is the most commonly used method in the diagnosis of paraesophageal hernias (PEH), it… Continue Reading
Utility of probe-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in screening work-up for Barrett’s esophagus
Joseph Burnette, MD1, Alvin Zfass, MD2, Alexandra M Roch, MD, MS3, John Bagnato, MD1. 1Department of Surgery, Coliseum Northside Hospital, Macon, GA, USA, 2Division of Gastroenterology, Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA, 3Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA Objective of the technology The replacement of normal squamous epithelium by… Continue Reading
Utilizing mini laparoscopy for cholecystectomy on the acute care surgery service
F A Morfesis, MD1, Brian P Rose, MS, MPH1, Dominic L Storto, DO1, Elizabeth Schob, BA2. 1Owen Drive Surgical Clinic of Fayetteville, 2University of North Carolina-CharlotteIntroduction: The use of mini laparoscopic instruments in cholecystectomy has been well described in the prior literature, however the role that it might play in acute care surgery settings remains… Continue Reading
Validating novel portable three-dimensional models based on MISTELS for training and evaluation of laparoscopic skills. – Are they good enough to prepare surgeons for 2D and 3D based laparoscopic surgery?
Alpa J Morawala, MBBS, MSc1, Walid S Elbakbak, MBBCh, MSc, MRCS1, Badriya Alaraimi, MD, MSc, MRCS2, Bijendra Patel, FRCS2. 1Queen Mary University of London, Bart Cancer Institute, 2Royal London HospitalIntroduction:This study is commenced to establish validity of newly developed 3D models using (MISTELS) criteria for objective assessments and training of laparoscopic skills in 3D, and… Continue Reading
Validation Of Visual-Spatial Secondary Task (VSST) To Assess Automaticity In Laparoscopic Skills
Richard Castillo, MD1, Juan Alvarado, MD1, Cristobal Maiz, MD1, Billeke Pablo, MD, PhD2, Andrea Vega, RN1, Nicolas Jarufe, MD1, Camilo Boza, MD1. 1Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, 2Universidad del Desarrollo de ChileINTRODUCTION Our objective was to assess reliability and validity of a visual-spatial secondary task (VSST) as a method to measure automaticity… Continue Reading
Validity evidence for novel advanced laparoscopic suturing tasks
Yusuke Watanabe, MD, Katherine M McKendy, MD, Elif Bilgic, Ghada Enani, MBBS, Amin Madani, MD, Amani Munshi, MD, Liane S Feldman, MD, Gerald M Fried, MD, Melina C Vassiliou, MD. Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill UniversityINTRODUCTION Current simulations for practicing laparoscopic suturing do not reflect the complexity of the skills required… Continue Reading
Validity Evidence for the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program as an Assessment Tool: A Systematic Review
Benjamin Zendejas, MD, MSc, Raaj K Ruparel, MD, Juliane Bingener, MD, David A Cook, MD, MHPE. Mayo ClinicObjective: The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) uses five simulation stations (peg transfer, precision cutting, loop ligation, and suturing with extracorporeal and intracorporeal knot tying) to teach and assess laparoscopic surgery skills. We sought to summarize evidence regarding… Continue Reading
Various methods of laparoscopic resection of gastric submucosal tumor accoding to location and growth pattern
Ji Hoon Jo, MD, Young Il Choi, MD, Ji Young Yoo, MD, Seung Hoon Lee, MD, Sang Hong Choi, MD, Ki Young Yoon, Kyung Won Seo, MD, Song I Yang, MD. Kosin University College of MedicineBackground:Laparoscopic resection of gastric SMT near Esophagogastric junction(EGJ) or pylorus is a demanding surgical technique. This study aimed to assess… Continue Reading
Vascular injury in laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy with D3 lymphadenectomy for colon cancer: a retrospective evaluation based on laparoscopic surgery recording
Li-Ying Zhao, MD, Hai-Jun Deng, MD, Hao Liu, MD, PhD, Ya-Nan Wang, MD, Tian Lin, Jun Yan, MD, PhD, Guo-Xin Li, MD, PhD. Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityINTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy with D3 lymphadenectomy for colon cancer located at hepatic flexure or within 10 cm distal to hepatic flexure… Continue Reading
VATS vagotomy for persistent GJ ulcer after GBP: A single institution experience
Tiffany Tanner, MD, Lora Melman, MD, Erika Leung, John Price, MD, Brent Sorenson, MD. Saint Luke's Hospital INTRODUCTION: Marginal ulcer is a potentially serious complication after gastric bypass surgery, occurring in 5-7% of patients. Many reports in the literature describe revisional transabdominal gastrojejunostomy for ulcers that are refractory to medical management, and only one study… Continue Reading
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Ventral Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields: A Survey to Identify Current Surgical Practices.
Shuddhadeb Ray, MD1, Kyle C Ward, DO1, Sara Baalman, MA1, Brent Matthews, MD, FACS2, Corey R Deeken, PhD1. 1Washington University School of Medicine, 2Carolinas Medical CenterINTRODUCTION: Treatment of ventral hernias in contaminated settings is currently an area of active discussion. Recent data suggests synthetic mesh can safely be used in clean-contaminated and contaminated fields. However,… Continue Reading
VHR utilizing Centrality Bars mesh with balloon anchor system: A new 3 trocar technique reducing pain & recurrence post-op
Ragui W Sadek, MD, FACS, Andrew M Wassef, BS. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Background: Ventral hernias (VH) account for 25% of abdominal wall hernias with a greater prevalence in female patients. Being one of the most common procedures amongst general surgeons, laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias spurs quite the debate with respect to… Continue Reading
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Ventral Hernia Repair with Component Separation Utilizing the Newest Generation Robotic Surgical System
Zeljka Jutric, MD1, Chet Hammill, MD, MCR, FACS2. 1Providence Portland Medical Center, 2The Oregon ClinicThe newest generation robotic surgical system offers several unique features that make it well suited to minimally invasive ventral hernia repairs. We performed the first minimally invasive ventral hernia repair with bilateral posterior componenet separation using the new system. The presented… Continue Reading
Ventral Hernia Repair With Porcine Dermis Collagen Implant: The Cleveland Clinic Experience
Mena Boules, MD, Ricard Corcelles, MD, PhD, Ramona Ilie, MD, Connor Wathen, BS, Andrea Zelisko, MD, Dvir Froylich, MD, Kevin El-Hayek, MD, John Rodriguez, MD, Stacy Brethauer, MD, Steven Rosenblatt, MD, Matthew Kroh, MD. Cleveland ClinicIntroduction Ventral hernia repair (VHR) is a common procedure, which continues to challenge general surgeons due to the complexity of… Continue Reading
Videotape Review Program To Enhance Resident Training in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs
Ryota Tanaka, MD, PhD, Yalini Vigneswaran, MD, John Linn, MD, JoAnn Carbray, BA, Woody Denham, MD, Stephen Haggerty, Michael Ujiki, MD. Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystemINTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to determine if a standardized video review program for residents can improve clinical operative performance scores. METHODS:… Continue Reading