New Method of Mobilization of Omentum and Splenic Flexure in Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy: with the Transenterix Spider
Junjun Ma, MD, Parul J Shukla, MD FRCS, Raghava S Pavoor, MD, Yuko Tonohira, Jeffrey W Milsom, MD FACS. Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital & Weill Cornell Medical College Introduction Mobilization of omentum and splenic flexure during laparoscopic sigmoidectomy remains a technically challenging step. TransEnterix SPIDER device is a new… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Aberrant Presentation of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Aliasger A Amin, Anil Reddy, Madan Jha. James Cook University Hospital Objective: A 75 year old gentleman with 2-3 months history of an increased frequency of loose stools with occasional blood spotting. He had no other significant symptoms. Colonoscopy showed an obstructing lesion in the sigmoid colon and the biopsy confirmed to be adenocarcinoma. CT… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
The Laparoscopic Excisions of the Tailgut Cysts in Retrorectal Space
Sang Woo Lim, MD PhD, Jung Wook Huh, MD, Young Jin Kim Kim, MD PhD, Hyeoung Rok Kim, MD PhD. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Gwangju, Korea INTRODUCTIONTailgut cysts, or retrorectal cystic hamartomas are rare congental developemental lesions , and the location is mostly retrorectal space, and more common… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Right Colectomy with Intracorporeal Anatomosis for Colon Cancer: Surgical and Oncologic Outcomes in 52 Patients
Joyce Ho, MD, Yasir Akmal, MD, Alessio Pigazzi, MD PhD. City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA and Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA IntroductionLaparoscopic colon surgery encompasses a variety of techniques ranging from hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) to laparoscopic-assisted colectomy with extracorporeal anatomosis (LAC) to laparoscopic colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis (LCIA). Data on technique-specific… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Standardization of Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection
Akiyoshi Kanazawa, MD PhD, Akio Nakajima, MD PhD, Hiroyuki Hashi, MD PhD, Akira Arimoto, MD PhD, Yukihiro Kohno, MD PhD. Dept. Surgery, Osaka Red-cross Hospital Introduction: A correct surgical procedure to rectal cancer has to make due allowance for both improved overall survival with local control of disease and preservation of the sphincter and urinary… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Reduced-Port Laparoscopic Surgery for Cancer of the Left-Sided Colon
Michiya Kobayashi, MD PhD, Ken Okamoto, MD PhD, Hiromichi Maeda, MD, Ken Dabanaka, MD, Tsutomu Namikawa, MD PhD, Kazuhiro Hanazaki, MD PhD. Department of Human Health and Medical Sciences, Hospital Administration Section, and Department of Surgery, Kochi Medical School Background: Single incision laparoscopic surgery is now getting performed for cosmetic reasons and is commonly used… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Curative Resection for Sigmoid Colon Cancer in a Single Center
HJ Kim, BH Kye, HM Cho, SC Lee, MD, YS Lee, IK Lee, JK Park, JG Kim. The Catholic University of Korea INTRODUCTION: Recently, laparoscopic colon cancer surgery has been accepted as a treatment strategy for colon cancer. The aim of this study was to analyze long-term outcomes after laparoscopic curative resection for sigmoid colon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Comparison of Postoperative Functions Between Laparoscopic ISR and Open ISR in Very Low Rectal Cancer
MASAAKI ITO, MD PhD, NORIO SAITO, MD PhD, YUSUKE NISHIZAWA, MD PhD, MASANORI SUGITO, MD PhD, AKIHIRO KOBAYASHI, MD PhD. National Cancer Center Hospital East Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the short-term results and postoperative functional outcomes between laparoscopic intersphincteric resection (Lap ISR) and open intersphincteric resection (Open ISR) for very… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Increased Incidence of Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury Following Laparoscopic Colectomy
Nandini C Palaniappa, BA, Dana A Telem, MD, Nalin E Ranasinghe, MD, Jacqueline J Choi, MD, Elizabeth T Lynn, MD, Scott Q Nguyen, MD, Edward H Chin, MD FACS, Kaare J Weber, MD, Celia M Divino, MD FACS. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine Introduction: Ureteral injuries during colectomy are rare with a reported incidence… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Ureteral Injuries During Laparoscopic Colon Surgeries – Causes and Prevention
Morris E Franklin, JR, MD FACS, Karla Russek, MD. Texas Endosurgery Institute Objectives: The reported incidence of ureteral injuries during laparoscopic colon surgery varies from 0.2 to 4.5%. Although this is a relatively rare event, it can be devastating for both the surgeon and the patient. There are some techniques described that help prevent this… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Approach in Complicated Diverticular Disease
Alejandro Canelas, MD, Esteban Grzona, MD, Emmanuel Sadava, MD, Maximiliano Bun, MD, Mariano Laporte, MD, Nicolás Rotholtz, MD. Colorectal Surgery Section. Hospital Alemán. Buenos Aires - Argentina. INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown clear benefits of the use of laparoscopic colectomy in diverticular disease. However, this is not defined in patients with complicated disease. The aim of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Emergency Laparoscopic Approach in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Alejandro Canelas, MD, Esteban Grzona, MD, Mariano Laporte, MD, Maximiliano Bun, MD, Nicolás Rotholtz, MD. Colorectal Surgery Section. Hospital Alemán. Buenos Aires - Argentina. INTRODUCTION: The surgical treatment of choice in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is the restorative proctocolectomy with ileo-anal J pouch. This surgery is performed laparoscopically with excellent results. In patients with… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Seprafilm Slurry Does Not Increase Complication Rates After Laparoscopic Colectomy
Adithya Suresh, MD, Ziad T Awad, MD FACS. University of Florida College of Medicine- Jacksonville Seprafilm® adhesion barrier is proven to prevent adhesion formation after open abdominal and pelvic operations. However, with laparoscopy, a major technical roadblock is the delivery of these sheets into the peritoneal cavity. To avoid this problem, Seprafilm® slurry may be… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Transanal Specimen Retrieval Using the TEM System in Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
Konstantinos I Makris, MD, Erwin Rieder, MD, Andrew Kastenmeier, MD, Lee L Swanstrom, MD. Legacy Health The use of the TEM (Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery) rectoscope facilitates the transanal removal of the specimen in minimally invasive colon resection. It allows gentle dilation of the anus, provides stability during the extraction and protects the edges of the… Continue Reading
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- Colorectal
Laparoscopic Intersphincteric Resection and Coloanal Anastomosis for Low Rectal Cancer: Intermediate-Term Oncologic Outcomes
Jun Seok Park, MD, Gyu-Seog Choi, MD, Soo Han Jun, MD, Suguru Hasegawa, MD, Yoshiharu Sakai, MD. Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital Objective: Although there is some evidence of the laparoscopic ISR with CAA, controversy exists because prior conclusions are based on noncomparative study designs, relatively small… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal