Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernias: the Last Ten Years
Michael Latzko, MD, Frank Borao, MD FACS, Anthony Squillaro, MD FACS, Jonas Mansson, MD, William Barker, MD, Thomas Baker. Monmouth Medical Center Background: Laparoscopy has quickly become the standard surgical approach to repair paraesophageal hernias (PEH). Although many centers routinely perform this procedure, relatively high recurrence rates have led many to question this approach.… Continue Reading
Long-term Symptomatic Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Re-operative Fundoplication
Masato Hoshino, Ananth Srinivasan, Amith V Reddy, Tommy H Lee, Sumeet K Mittal. Creighton University Medical Center INTRODUCTION: Re-do fundoplication is a viable and safe option in the management of the symptomatic post-fundoplication patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate subjective outcomes and satisfaction of redo-fundoplication more than 3 years after surgery.METHODS… Continue Reading
Evaluation of Esophagogastrostomy Using a Circular Stapler in Laparoscopy-Assisted Proximal Gastrectomy
Daisuke Ichikawa, MD, Shuhei Komatsu, MD, Kazuma Okamoto, MD, Atsushi Shiozaki, MD, Hitoshi Fujiwara, MD, Yasutoshi Murayama, MD, Yoshiaki Kuriu, MD, Hisashi Ikoma, MD, Masayoshi Nakanishi, MD, Toshiya Ochiai, MD, Yukihito Kokuba, MD, Eigo Otsuji, MD. Division of Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Purpose: Recently, the frequency of early… Continue Reading
Leiomyoma Removed During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Daniel J Mullins, MD, Sean Orenstein, MD, Nissin Nahmias, MD. University of Connecticut Introduction: Pre-operative upper endoscopy is not uniformly performed prior to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, the most common weight loss surgery performed worldwide. Current literature has shown that upper endoscopy is important if the patient has symptoms involving potential pathology in the… Continue Reading
Combined Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Intragastric Tumor Removal: An Applied Technique to Manage Submucosal Gastric Tumor Located Next to the Ej Junction
Suriya Punchai, MD, Suppa-ut Pungpapong, MD, Chadin Tharavej, MD, Patpong Navicharern, MD, Suthep Udomsawaengsup, MD. Chula Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Introduction: Gastric submucosal tumor is arising from deeper layers of the stomach wall. Overlying mucosa is not involved and gastric biopsy provides less yields. Endoscopy and also endoscopic ultrasonography are… Continue Reading
Retrospective Analysis of Laparoscopic Approach in Intestinal Obstruction
Masaru Matsumura, MD, Tomoaki Okada, MD, Yoshitomo Ueno, MD, Kei Tamura, MD, Tetsuya Mizumoto, MD, Naoki Ishida, MD, Yoshinori Imai, MD, Taro Nakamura, MD, Hidenori Kiyochi, MD, Kenzo Okada, MD, Toshihiko Sakao, MD, Shinsuke Kajiwara, MD. Uwajima city hospital INTRODUCTIONLaparoscopic approach for intestinal obstruction is controversial because of obstacles including dilated loops of bowel,… Continue Reading
Motor Response to Multiple Rapid Swallows (mrs) Can Predict Dysphagia in Patients Scheduled for Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
Nathaniel Stoikes, MD, Jesse Drapekin, RA, Anisa Shaker, MD, Vladimir Kushnir, MD, L. Michael Brunt, MD, C. Prakash Gyawali, MD. Division of Gastroenterology and Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis INTRODUCTION: When multiple swallows (MRS) are rapidly administered, esophageal peristalsis is inhibited, and pronounced lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Surgical Outcomes and Operative Risk of Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma: Results From a Large Single Center Cohort
Oh Jeong, MD, Young Kyu Park, MD PhD, Mi Ran Jeong, MD, Kwang Yong Kim, MD. Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, South Korea Background: Compared to the widespread use of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) for early gastric cancer, laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) still remains as a challenging procedure, because of its… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
The Curious Case of Benjamin Boerhaave: Laparoscopic Primary Repair of Esophageal Perforation With Anterior Dor Fundoplication
Rebecca Kowalski, MD, Niket Sonpal, MD, Jennifer Montes, MD, Paresh C Shah, MD FACS. Lenox Hill Hospital, Northshore-LIJ Health System, Hofstra Medical School, New York, NY We present a 54 year-old man who presented complaining of acute onset of epigastric abdominal pain. On CT scan of the abdomen/pelvis, he was found to have bilateral… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Foregut
Endoflip Hiatal Calibration During Anterior Partial Fundoplication – Early Outcomes
Leslie Nathanson, Dr. Wesley Hospital, Brisbane Methods Thirty one male and 57 female patients of mean age 54yr undergoing Anterior Partial Fundoplication had documentation of symptom score, Endoscopy and Oesophageal pH. EndoFLIP assessment of the compliance of the hiatus was undertaken using the EF-325 catherer with 30ml fill. Baseline readings prior to repair were compared… Continue Reading
Combined Paraesophageal Hernia Repair and Partial Longitudinal Gastrectomy in Obese Patients With Symptomatic Paraesophageal Hernias
John H Rodriguez, MD, Kevin El-hayek, MD, Poochong Timratana, MD, Matthew Kroh, MD, Bipan Chand, MD. Cleveland Clinic Foundation INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia. Studies have demonstrated poor symptom control in obese patients undergoing fundoplication. The ideal operation remains elusive, however, addressing both obesity and the… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Cosmetic Outcome After Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: An Objective Comparison
Pankaj Garg, MBBS MS, Vikas Gupta, MBBS MS MCH, Jai D Thakur, MBBS. 1.Fortis Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, India, 1.MMIMS, Mullana, India 2.Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Chandigarh, India, 3. 3. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA BackgroundSingle incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has been projected to have better… Continue Reading
Postoperative Outcomes of Roux-en Y Reconstruction With Double Stapling and Intracorporeal Sutures; in a Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy
Jung Ho Shim, MD, Kyo Young Song. Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea Background: This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of a Roux-en Y reconstruction in a totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG).Methods: Between January 2011 and August 2011, we had performed 84 totally laparoscopic… Continue Reading
Gastric Electrical Stimulation With Enterra for Drug-resistant Gastroparesis
Nv G Jayanthi, MD FRCS, Sp L Dexter, MD FRCS, Ai Sarela, MD FRCS. Department of Upper Gastrointestinal, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, UK Introduction: Drug-resistant gastroparesis is a debilitating condition. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that most, but not all, patients get significant relief from vomiting by gastric electrical… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Comparison of Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Pankaj Garg, MBBS MS, Vikas Gupta, MBBS MS MCH, Jai D Thakur, MBBS, Geetha R Menon, PhD. 1. Fortis Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, India & MMIMS, Mullana, India, 2. PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, 3. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA , 4. ICMR, New Delhi, India BackgroundSingle incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy(SILC) has been… Continue Reading