Combined Laparoscopic/Endoscopic Control of Hemorrhage from a Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Christian A Adkisson, BS1, Lucas Ferrer, MD2, Jennifer Maranki, MD3, Tatyan Clarke, MD4, Michael A Edwards, MD4, Rohit Soans, MD4. 1Temple University School of Medicine, 2Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 3Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 4Division of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Section of Metabolic and… Continue Reading
Combined Laparoscopic & Thoracoscopic Approach for Tension Gastrothorax & Gastric Volvulus with Bochdalek Hernia in an Adult
Ajay H Bhandarwar, MS, Chintan B Patel, MS, Pravin N Tungenwar, MS, Amol N Wagh, MS, Saurabh S Gandhi, MS. Grant Government Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IndiaTension gastrothorax with intrathoracic gastric volvulus is a fatal life threatening condition. Early diagnosis and emergency endoscopic definitive surgery is plausible for successful… Continue Reading
Combined Laparoscopic Repair of Subxiphoid and Diaphragmatic Hernias in a Heart Transplant Recipient
Arnab Majumder, MD, Heidi Miller, MD, Yuri W Novitsky, MD, FACS. Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OHBriefly this is a video demonstrating combined laparoscopic closure of a subxiphoid along with multiple diaphragmatic hernias in a 35 year old female with idiopathic cardiomyopathy. She has had a history of LVAD placement and… Continue Reading
Combined laparoscopic and TAMIS LAR in a morbidly obese patient after open right hepatectomy
Claudya Morin, MD1, Francois Letarte, MD, FRCSC2, Alexandre Bouchard, MD, FRCSC1, Sebastien Drolet, MD, FRCSC1. 1St-Francois-d'Assise Hospital, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, 2St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BCLaparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer is a challenging surgery in morbidly obese male patients. Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is a flexible… Continue Reading
Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults in Southern Part of Pakistan – Laparoscopic Management and Outcome at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad
ArshadHussain Abro, Dr, Abdul Aziz Laghari, Prof. LUMHS PAKISTANOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the laparoscopic management and outcome of colorectal cancer in young adults in Southern part of Pakistan presented at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad / Jamshoro. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The descriptive case series study was conducted in department of surgery at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad. All… Continue Reading
Colorectal Anastomotic Leakage in Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection: Aspects of Prevention and Technical Tips
Toshimasa Yatsuoka1, Junichi Tanaka1, Takahiro Umemoto1, Sumito Sato1, Yoji Nishimura2, Yoshiyuki Kawashima2, Hirohiko Sakamoto2. 1Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, 2Saitama Cancer CenterAims: Low rectal anastomosis with the double-stapling technique (DST) was reported by Knight and Griffen in 1980. Despite of the recent advances of stapling devices, anastomotic leak is one of the most dangerous and feared surgical… Continue Reading
Colonoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Ryan M Juza, MD, Joshua S Winder, MD, Eric M Pauli. Penn State Hershey Medical CenterIntroduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement has become the mainstay for durable enteral access, eliminating the need for surgical gastrostomy. Placement requires a safe tract through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach. Colon interposition between the stomach and… Continue Reading
Coiled Sleeve: Conversion to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Pablo Quadri, MD, Raquel Gonzalez-Heredia, MD, PhD, Yves Collins, MD, Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen, PhD, Enrique Elli, MD, FACS. UICIntroduction: Gastric obstructions after Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) are described in 0.7 to 3.5 % of the operated patients. Surgical intervention is frequently required to solve this postoperative complication. Management varies depending on the length of stenosis. Endoscopic dilation… Continue Reading
Cognitive Load Assessment of Simulated Laparoscopic Surgical Tasks Using Optical Imaging.
Faiz U Shariff, MD1, Mashaal Syed2, Elizabeth Renza-Stingone, MD1, Hasan Ayaz, PhD2, Andres Castellanos, MD1, D Scott Lind, MD1, Patricia A Shewokis, PhD1. 2School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA, 1Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAINTRODUCTION: We hypothesized that applying cognitive load… Continue Reading
Closure of defect during laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: Long term follow-up results
Deborshi Sharma, Prof, Dr. Lady Hardinge and Dr RML HospitalIntroduction: Ventral hernia repair has local complications and high recurrence rates. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has reduced some complications however left many unanswered. Consensus is building towards closure of defect during LVHR, creating better abdominal wall dynamics and reducing local complications. We analyze and present… Continue Reading
Closed duodenal duplication cyst involving the major duodenal papilla versus ampullary choledochocele.
Marius L Calin, MD, Gabriel Arevalo, MD, Katie Harris, MD, Mark Lybik, MD, Maurice E Arregui, MD, FACS. Saint Vincent HospitalType 3 choledochal cyst or choledochocele is the rarest form and accounts for 5% of all bile duct cysts. These cysts are located within the duodenal wall and the mucosal histology further differentiates them between choledochocele… Continue Reading
Clinical study of the accuracy of observing CBD remnant stones by injection of saline through ENBD under US guidance
Yan-Bo Liu, Shuo-Dong Wu. Department of the Second General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China Objective: To investigate the accuracy of observing commo bile duct (CBD) remnant stones by injection of saline through endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD) under the guidance of ultrasound. Methods: ENBD was routinely… Continue Reading
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Clinical Significance of Surgical Energy Induced Biomolecular Inflammatory Response Observed in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery – Results of a Triple Blind Randomized Study
Brij B Agarwal, MBBS, MS1, Juhil D Nanavati, MBBS1, Nayan Agarwal, MBBS, STUDENT2, Murali K Bethanbhatla, MBBS1, Neeraj Dhamija, MBBS, DNB1, Kumar Manish, MBBS1, Satish Saluja, MBBS, MD1, Naveen Sharma, MBBS, MS2, Sneh Agarwal, MBBS, MS3. 1Sir Ganga Ram Hospital & GangaRam Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, 2University College of Medical Sciences &… Continue Reading
Clinical results of biologic prosthesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Jakrapan Jirasiritham, Napaphat Poprom, Ammarin Thakkinstian. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol UniversityBiologic prosthesis (BP) has been reported as a safe alternative to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in vascular reconstruction. However, efficacy of BP remains controversial. We, therefore, conducted a systematic review to summarize previous available evidences comparing the BP and PTFE in terms of… Continue Reading
Clinical feasibility of laparoscopic central bisectionectomy
Sung Hoon Choi, MD. CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA UniversityIntroduction: Laparoscopic central bisectionectomy (LCB) for centrally located tumor has been rarely attempted. It is come from a technical difficulty due to two different surgical plane and extensive parenchymal transection area resulting long operative time. Methods: From April 2014 to August 2015, four of 9… Continue Reading