Comparison of the Effect of Obesity on Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy with That on Open Distal Gastrectomy
INTRODUCTION: Whether the effect of obesity is more adverse on laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) than on open distal gastrectomy (ODG) is not clear.METHODS: Patients (LADG: n = 210, ODG: n = 208) who underwent distal gastrectomy were enrolled. Primary regression equations obtained by regression analyses between body mass index (BMI) and operation time and between… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Complications of Bariatric Surgery and Solution
Abstract: The bariatric surgery is demanding in the UAE and other gulf countries for the high incidence of diabetic patients , infertility in females , sleep apnea and other disturbances . starting bariatric surgery needs good training and good hospital stuff support otherwise serious complications can occur. We have started bariatric surgery program since 2001… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Outcomes and Quality
Computed Tomography Guided Percutaneous Gastrostomy for Management of Acute Gastric Remnant Leak Following Roux En Y Gastric Bypass
Background:Enteric leakage represents one of the most serious complications of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), possibly leading to overwhelming sepsis and death if not diagnosed and treated promptly. The gastro-jejunal anastamosis accounts for the majority of such leaks, with the remainder being from the jejuno-jejunostomy and the excluded stomach. Leakage from the excluded stomach can be… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Computer Guided Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery and NOTES Using Intraoperative Magnetic 3d Gps Navigation System
Introduction:Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and NOTES (Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery) are novel challenging minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. The first barrier of the SILS and NOTES is management of surgical instruments in the peritoneal cavity. Because of the unpredictable nature of endoscopic view and orientation, these forced situations result in an incomplete or lengthy… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Concurrnet Use of Self-expandable Biliary and Enteric Metal Stents for Obstructing Inoperable Duodenal Cancer
Introduction: The use of self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) is effective in the palliative treatment of malignant biliary or duodenal strictures. However, few reports document the concurrent use of biliary and enteric SEMSs, mostly likely secondary to its technical difficulty. Methods and Procedures: We report a case of concurrent use of biliary and enteric SEMSs in… Continue Reading
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- Posters
Conventional 4-port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Versus SILS™ Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy- Early Results of the First Prospective Randomized Sham Controlled Trial
Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery through a single incision (SILS™) aims to enhance the benefits of conventional minimally invasive surgery by reducing the number of required surgical incisions. To date, SILS™ has been utilized to accomplish cholecystectomy, gastric banding, Nissen fundoplication, appendectomy, nephrectomy, tubal ligation, gastric bypass, right colectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, and numerous other procedures. The initial… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Minimally Invasive Other
Conversion Factors in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for various gall bladder diseases. However in 5-10%, certain cases still require conversion to conventional cholecystectomy. The aim of this study is to identify the factors and likelihood of conversion rates in experienced surgeons when performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods A retrospective and prospective analysis of 3090 patients… Continue Reading
Correlation Between Intraoperative and Postoperative Evaluation of the Gastric Tube Viablity in Esophagectomy
Background/Aim: Esophagectomy is a major operation with high mortality and morbidity, for which anastomotic leakage and necrosis of esophageal substitute are serious and potentially fatal complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the viability of the gastric tube and esophagogastric anastomosis in esophagectomy. Methods: Of 39 patients who had undergone esophagectomy during the… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Cost Comparison of Laparoscopic V/s Open Gastrectomy in the Treatment of Gastric Cancer
Introduction: Gastric cancer (GC) is the second most important cause of death by cancer in the world. In the last years, laparoscopy has been applied in the surgical treatment of GC with good results in early gastric cancer. However, differences in costs between laparoscopic and open surgery remain unknown. The aim of our study was… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Esophageal / Gastric Surgery
Cost Savings Analysis of Reusable Versus Disposable Trocars
Introduction: Cost effective delivery of high quality medical care is a focus of today’s economic climate. An excess of 900,000 laparoscopic cholecystectomies (LC) are performed annually in both the inpatient and ambulatory setting. The material costs of laparoscopic versus open procedures have been extensively studied. A portion of these costs includes disposable instruments and trocars.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Other
Could Early Stricture After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Be a Result of Surgical Technique, Analysis of 1760 Patients?
IntroductionStricture of the gastrojejunostomy (GJ) anastomosis is reported in the literature as a frequent early complication following Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB). Published data has shown rates varying from 1.5-27%, with the higher rates reported with the use of a 21mm circular staplers to fashion an antecolic GJ (up to 27%) and lower results when… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Creation of a Sleeve Gastrectomy Mouse Model: a New Tool in the Evaluation of the Beta Cell Proliferation and Glucose Tolerance Effects of Bariatric Surgery
Evaluation of the Beta Cell Proliferation and Glucose Tolerance Effects of Bariatric Surgery Abstract Introduction: The recent discovery of enhanced glucose tolerance following bariatric surgery has sparked renewed interest in investigation of unchartered underlying pathways of glucose homeostasis. It is hoped that delineation of the active pathway effected by bariatric surgery may be the first… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Basic Science
Creation of a Universal Health Score
Introduction: Predicting which patients will be successful with bariatric surgery has been, and is still being, elucidated; however, bariatric surgeons have not been able to predict which operation will be the most successful for a particular patient. We are seeking to quantify and qualify adult patients’ overall health using the Health Score as a measure… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Cross-platform Adaptation and Validation of Laparoscopic Skills Tasks: Some Tasks Are Robust Across Platforms
Introduction: This study reports the adaptation of three tasks to the ProMIS® device and validates the use of these laparoscopic simulation tasks to differentiate novices from experts. Despite years of laparoscopic skill education, few tasks have been validated, and even fewer have been adapted to various simulator platforms and re-validated. Methods: The bean drop, block… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation
Current Status of Peri-operative Technical Skill Feedback – a Needs Assessment
Introduction: Timely and constructive feedback is of significant importance to honing and retaining any newly learned item. Surgical residencies are notorious for providing feedback that is limited in quantity and neither helpful nor well-timed. Among all topics taught in a surgical residency, technical skills require the most time and involve the most effort to teach,… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Education / Simulation