Surgical Spring Week
April 9-12, 2008
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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SAGES 2008 Abstracts and Posters
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Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication with Hepatic Shoulder Technique in the surgical management of large para-esophageal hernias
Large paraesophageal hernias are difficult to manage via laparoscopy and are associated with a significant recurrence rate. A novel laparoscopic approach was used to close the diaphragmatic defect in four patients diagnosed with large para-esophageal hernias and GERD symptomatology. Technique: All procedures were performed via laparoscopy. Three patients underwent a reduction of the para-esophageal hernia… Continue Reading
Does Incision Length Have Any Impact on Short Term Benefits of Laparoscopic Colon Surgery?
INTRODUCTION: With the recent introduction of hand-assist devices in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, there is renewed interest in the impact of incision length. The aim of this study is to define the impact of incision length on short-term postoperative outcomes.METHODS: Consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic left-sided colorectal resection by 4 surgeons from 4 different academic centers from… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic-Assisted Frey Procedure: A New Option for Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
Dilip Parekh, MD, Kaylene Berrera, MD, Rick Selby, MD. Department of Surgery, University of Southern California Chronic pancreatitis is often associated with severe chronic pain. The Frey procedure is an established procedure for pain in chronic pancreatitis. A laparoscopic technique for this procedure has not been described previously. In this video we describe a redo… Continue Reading