12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
April 14 – 17, 2010
Landover, Maryland USA (just outside of Washington, DC)
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
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SAGES 2010 Abstracts and Posters
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Gastric pouch dilation vs slipped band: An important distinction
Introduction: The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is a common procedure for morbid obesity: it is estimated that 100,000 procedures were performed worldwide in 2007. A major complication of the LAGB is a ‘slip’ or migration of its position on the stomach. This diagnosis is important because it may put the patient at risk for… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is Feasible and Safe in Surgical Training
Introduction: The management of acute appendicitis (AA), despite the controversy surrounding it, is having constant increase to minimal access surgery. The discussions focused on the advantages of this type of surgery, throughout the specialized literature, are usually based on reports of procedures performed by well-trained surgeons, rather than resident surgeons. To determine if laparoscopic appendectomy… Continue Reading
Deflectable Tip Laparoscope Decreases Operation Time and Blood Loss During Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
Background: New endoscopic technologies are revolutionizing laparoscopic surgery. Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is an emerging approach to many abdominal surgeries, but is still in need of improved technology to become more efficient. A 5 mm flexible tip laparoscope may help to meet the surgeons’ viewing needs and prevent collision of instruments during SILS. The… Continue Reading