Robotic and peroral endoscopic myotomy have less technical complications compared to laparoscopic heller myotomy
Aman B Ali, MD, Najah A Khan, Duc T Nguyen, MD, PhD, Ray K Chihara, MD, PhD, Edward Y Chan, MD, Edward A Graviss, PhD, MPH, Min P Kim, MD. Houston Methodist HospitalIntroduction: Achalasia is an uncommon disease treated by decreasing the lower esophageal sphincter resting pressure. We compared the safety and efficacy of esophago-gastric myotomy… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Robotic Assisted Repair of Severe Diastasis Recti with Plication and pre-peritoneal Mesh Reinforcement
Indraneil Mukherjee, MD, Aleksandr Demin, DO, Noorani Aaquib, MD, Andrey Mironenko, MD, Karen E Gibbs, MD, Aleksandra Ogrodnik, MD. Staten Island University HospitalIntroduction: Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DRAM) is a condition characterized by separation of the rectus muscles due to a laxity at the linea alba usually due to increased intraabdominal pressure over a long period of time.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
ROBOTIC SURGERY IN THE US: A SKEWED POPULATION
Asya Ofshteyn, MD, MPH, Katherine Bingmer, MD, Christopher W Towe, MD, Emily Steinhagen, MD, Sharon L Stein, MD, FACS, FASCRS. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve UniversitySocioeconomic and racial differences have been associated with variations in access to and treatment of cancer within the US. Minimally invasive surgery has been associated with higher income… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Colorectal
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass versus Gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y Reconstruction for the Treatment of Gastroparesis
Joshua P Landreneau, MD, MSc1, Andrew T Strong, MD1, Kevin El-Hayek, MD1, Ricard Corcelles, MD2, Matthew Kroh, MD2, John Rodriguez, MD1. 1Cleveland Clinic, 2Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiIntroduction: Gastroparesis is a debilitating functional disorder of the stomach marked by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Patients with severe, refractory symptoms may ultimately be… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
Safety and efficacy of the sleeve gastrectomy as a strategy towards kidney transplantation
Philippe Bouchard, MD1, Jean Tchervenkov, MD1, Sebastian Demyttenaere, MD, MSc2, Olivier Court, MD2, Amin Andalib, MD, MSc2. 1McGill University, 2Center for Bariatric Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill UniversityBackground: The prevalence of obesity and the associated metabolic syndrome are at an all time high. Some of these individuals will develop chronic kidney… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
SAGES ADVANCED GI/MIS FELLOWSHIP REDESIGN: PILOT RESULTS AND ADOPTION OF NEW STANDARDS
Joshua J Weis, MD1, Matthew Goldblatt, MD2, Aurora Pryor, MD3, Linda Schultz, BS4, Daniel J Scott, MD1. 1University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2Medical College of Wisconsin, 3Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University, 4Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic SurgeonsIntroduction: SAGES is responsible for defining the educational content for Advanced GI/MIS fellowships administered through the… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
SAME-DAY DISCHARGE ON LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS PATIENTS: AN OUTCOMES REVIEW
Maykong Leepalao, MD, Daniela Arredondo, MD, Fredne Speights, MD, Titus Duncan, MD. Surgery Center of AtlantaIntroduction: The objective of this research was to study safety and outcomes in select patients who underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) on an ambulatory outpatient basis. As the prevalence of morbid obesity increases in the United States, more patients… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
Should Component Separation Technique (CST) be Used for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) in the Presence of Contamination?
Sean R Maloney, Kathryn A Schlosser, Tanushree Prasad, Kent W Kercher, Paul D Colavita, Vedra A Augenstein, B. Todd Heniford. Carolinas Medical CenterBackground: CST is a complex operation that can be very helpful in AWR for large defects. Consensus exists that CST should be reserved for a definitive repair, as CST may not be repeatable.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Stepwise Improvement of Surgical Quality in Robotic Lateral Pelvic Node Dissection: Lessons from 100 Consecutive Patients with Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Hye-Jin Kim, MD, Gyu-Seog Choi, MD, PhD, Jun Seok Park, MD, PhD, Soo Yeun Park, MD, Sung Min Lee, MD. Kyungpook National University Chilgok HospitalBackground: Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPND) is a challenging procedure due to its technical difficulties and higher incidence of surgical morbidity. Owing to its technical difficulties, lateral pelvic lymph nodes… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
SURGEON VARIATION IN REFLUX SYMPTOMS AFTER SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Oliver Varban, MD, Jyothi Thumma, MPH, Dana Telem, MD, MPH, Nabeel Obeid, MD, Jonathan Finks, MD, Amir Ghaferi, MD, MS, Justin Dimick, MD, MPH. University of MichiganBackground: Prior studies have demonstrated an increase in gastroesophageal reflux after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. However, it is unknown to what degree patient reflux severity varies by surgeon. Methods: The GERD-HRQL, a validated… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS FOLLOWING LAPAROSCOPIC BARIATRIC SURGERY: DEVELOPMENT OF THE BARIWOUND TOOL USING THE MBSAQIP DATABASE
Jerry T Dang, MD1, Caroline Tran2, Megan Delisle, MD3, Noah Switzer, MD, MPH4, Michael Laffin, MD, PhD1, Karen Madsen, PhD1, Daniel Birch, MD, MSc1, Shahzeer Karmali, MD, MPH1. 1University of Alberta, 2Centre for the Advancement of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 3University of Manitoba, 4Ohio State UniversityIntroduction: The objective of this study was to develop a predictive tool… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
TaTME based on embryology for rectal cancer
Shinichiro Mori, MD, PhD, Yoshiaki Kita, MD, PhD, Kan Tanabe, MD, PhD, Kenji Baba, MD, PhD, Masayuki Yanagi, MD, Tetsuya Ijichi, MD, Masumi Wada, MD, Takaaki Arigami, MD, PhD, Yasuto Uchikado, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Kurahara, Masahiko Sakoda, MD, PhD, Kosei Maemura, MD, PhD, Shoji Natsugoe, MD, PhD. Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Colorectal
The Association of Penicillin Allergy with Outcomes after Open Ventral Hernia Repair (OVHR)
Kathryn A Schlosser, MD, Sean R Maloney, MD, James M Horton, MD, Tanushree Prasad, Paul D Colavita, Brant T Heniford, Vedra A Augenstein. Carolinas Medical CenterAims: 8% of the US population reports a penicillin allergy (PA), with 1-2% demonstrating true allergy upon testing. PA patients often receive non-beta-lactam antibiotic surgical prophylaxis. This study evaluates the relationship… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
The Comparison of Component Separation Technique (CST) Versus No Component Separation Technique in the Repair of Large Ventral Hernias
Sean R Maloney, Kathryn A Schlosser, Tanushree Prasad, Paul D Colavita, Kent W Kercher, Vedra A Augenstein, B. Todd Heniford. Carolinas Medical CenterIntroduction: CST allows mobilization of the abdominal wall to allow in an attempt to close the midline fascia. This technique has been associated with increased wound complications. The aim of this study is… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
THE CONTRIBUTION OF SPECIFIC ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY (ERAS) PROTOCOL ELEMENTS TO REDUCED LENGTH OF HOSPITAL STAY AFTER VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR
Walker Ueland, BS, Margaret A Plymale, DNP, RN, Daniel L Davenport, PhD, Mary C Plymale, BS, John S Roth, MD, FACS. University of KentuckyIntroduction: Ventral hernia repair (VHR) is a commonly-performed procedure that may be associated with prolonged hospitalization. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols are intended to decrease hospital length of stay (LOS). This… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias