Enhanced Recovery Program in Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Patients
Chung-wei Lin, MD, Tzu-jung Tsai, MD, Tsung-yen Cheng, MD, Hung-kuang Wei, MD, Chii-ming Chen, MD. Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer is technically feasible. The oncologic outcome is comparative with standard surgery and the postoperative recovery is better. The aim of this study is to establish the improvement… Continue Reading
Early Referral for 24-hour Esophageal Ph Monitoring May Prevent Unnecessary Treatment With Acid-reducing Therapy
David A Kleiman, MD, Matthew J Sporn, BS, Toni Beninato, MD, Thomas J Fahey, Iii, MD, Rasa Zarnegar, MD. New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College INTRODUCTION: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects nearly 25% of adults, however an objective diagnosis is rarely established. We hypothesized that delayed referral for 24-hour pH monitoring… Continue Reading
Feasibility of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy After Neoadjuvant Chemo-radiation
Charles Bakhos, MD, Tolutope Oyasiji, MD, Michael Kent, MD, Sidhu Gangadharan, MD, Jonathan Critchlow, MD, Tom Fabian, MD. Albany Medical Center (Albany NY), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA) INTRODUCTIONThe impact of neoadjuvant chemo-radiation (NCR) on outcomes after esophagectomy is still debated. The choice of surgical approach can also be influenced by this… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Lightweight Mesh Repair vs Primary Repair With Teflon Patch Buttress for Large and Giant Hiatal Hernias: Prospective Randomized Trial
V.v. Grubnik, Prof, A.v. Malynovskyy, PhD, O.v. Grubnik, PhD, V.v. Ilyashenko, PhD. Odessa national medical university Background. Mesh repair of large and giant hiatal hernias may reduce recurrence rate compared to primary repair. However, it may cause prosthesis-related esophageal strictures and erosions. It was suggested that primary posterior suture repair with buttressing by teflon… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Long-term Symptom Control and Satisfaction Scores in Patients Undergoing Primary Anti-reflux Surgery
Ananth Srinivasan, Masato Hoshino, Amith V Reddy, Tommy H Lee, Sumeet K Mittal. Creighton University Medical Center Background: Aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of Primary Anti-Reflux Surgery (ARS). Methods: After IRB approval, a retrospective review of prospectively maintained database was done to identify patients who underwent a primary ARS… Continue Reading
Swallow Syncope After Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: First Reported Case
Sergio G Casillas, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD FACS. Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery Introduction: Vasovagal arrhythmias are well documented in the general population, especially in patients with primary cardiac disorders, such as hypertensive heart disease, congestive heart failure and ischemic cardiomyopathy. The presence of arrhythmias related to gastrointestinal disorders is rare. We present… Continue Reading
The Surgical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Assisted Total Gastrectomy With Upper Median Small Incision
Nobuhiro Takiguchi, MD PhD, Matsuo Nagata, MD, Yoshihiro Nabeya, MD, Atsushi Ikeda, MD, Osamu Kainuma, MD, Hiroaki Soda, MD, Akihiro Cho, MD, Takumi Ota, MD, Sjonjin Park, MD, Hiroshi Yamamoto, MD. Divsion of Gastroenterology, Chiba Cancer Center [Introduction] The laparoscopic assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) is not accepted for standard operation because of the difficulty… Continue Reading
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Sylastic Band Removal and Gastroplasty in a Patient With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
S Ayloo, MD FACS, M Masrur, MD, F Gheza, MD, M El Zaeedi, MD, P C Giulianotti, MD FACS. Division of General, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. IntroductionHaving access to biliary structures in sclerosing cholangitis is essential. Surgical reconstructions such as roux-en-y or… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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The Effect of Vessel Sealing System On the Outcome of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
Kengo Kanetaka, PhD, Shinichiro Ito, MD, Kosho Yamanouchi, PhD, Fumihiko Fujita, PhD, Mitsuhisa Takatsuki, PhD, Tamotsu Kuroki, PhD, Susumu Eguchi, PhD. Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences INTRODUCTIONWith the advances in technology in recent years, laparoscopic procedures have gained popularity for gastrointestinal surgery. In Japan, laparoscopic distal gastrectomy has been frequently used for… Continue Reading
Does Simultaneous Hiatal Hernia Repair With Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Effect Outcomes?
Kunoor Jain-spangler, MD, Jin Yoo, MD, Alfonso Torquati, MD MSci, Dana Portenier, MD, Ranjan Sudan, MD, Aurora D Pryor, MD. Duke University Medical Center; Stony Brook University Medical Center Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify differences in outcomes for patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) with simultaneous hiatal hernia repair… Continue Reading
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair in the Elderly Patient
Isabelle Raiche, MD FRCSC, Fatima Haggar, MPH, Joseph Mamazza, MDCM FRCSC, Husein Moloo, MD FRCSC MSc, Guillaume Martel, MD FRCSC, Eric C Poulin, MD MSc FRCS C, James Masters, MD, Christopher Smith, MD FRCSC, Balpreet Brar, MD FRCSC. The Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Group, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa Background: The elderly population… Continue Reading
Partial Fundoplication Results in Excellent Outcomes and Better Dysphagia Control Than Total Fundoplication After Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Vladan N Obradovic, MD, Girish Luthra, MD, Aamir Akmal, MD, Dancea C Horatiu, MD, Wai M Yeung, MD, Mohanbabu Alaparti, MD, Mathew E Plank, PAC, Andrea L Plank, Jon D Gabrielsen, MD FACS, Anthony T Petrick, MD FACS. Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pennsylvania Background: The objective of this study was to identify whether partial… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Partial Longitudinal Gastrectomy: A Novel Curative Approach for Gastroparesis
Avishai Meyer, MD, Pradeep Pallati, MD, Abhijit Shaligram, MBBS, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD, Matthew Goede, MD. University of Nebraska Medical Center Background: Gastroparesis is a disorder that affects thousands of worldwide. It is marked by a stomach’s inability to properly empty its contents. The mainstay of treatment to date has been pharmaco-therapeutic in nature (e.g.… Continue Reading
Minimally Invasive Repair of a Delayed Stricture and Salvage of a Reversed Gastric Tube
John J Tiedeken, MD, Lance Uradomo, MD, Fred Brody, MD MBA. The George Washington University Medical Center Ingestion of caustic agents may result in severe scarring and stricture formation of the esophagus. Unfortunately, these injuries occur in pediatric patients. A reversed gastric tube esophagoplasty is an option for definitive surgical management of severe esophageal… Continue Reading
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Combined Endoscopic and Transgastric Resection of a Ge Junction Mass
Avishai Meyer, MD, Abhijit Shaligram, MBBS, Pradeep Pallati, MBBS, Dmitry Oleynikov, MD. University of Nebraska Medical Center Abstract: Resection of gastroesophageal lesions pose a technical challenge. Both malignant and non-malignant neoplasms are in the differential diagnosis. If resection is technically not possible using endoscopy or surgery alone, a hybrid approach may merit attention. We… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Foregut