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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Evaluation of Surgical Performance During Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair- A Multicenter Study
Introduction: Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair (LIHR) is a relatively common procedure yet requires advanced laparoscopic skills. There is no reliable or valid measure of performance during this procedure. The aim of this study was to develop a procedure-specific objective rating scale to assess performance of LIHR, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods: The… Continue Reading
Diagnostic Efficacy of Laparoscopic Biopsy for Intra-Abdominal Lymphadenopathy
IntroductionIsolatedintra-abdominal lymphadenopathy identified radiologically may be an incidental finding or discovered during a staging workup for a lymphoproliferative disorder. A pathological diagnosis requires tissue obtained either percutaneously or surgically. We hypothesize that laparoscopic lymph node biopsy is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure for solitary intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy. Methods All patients undergoing laparoscopic biopsy for CT-identified… Continue Reading
A Prospective Cohort Study for Simple New Technique Two-incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy :
Background : Laparoscopic cholecystectomy ( LC ) has clearly become the procedure of choice for routine gallbladder removal. The advantages of this approach include decreased scarring, decreased incisional pain, shorter hospitalization and faster functional recovery.The recent years, many investigators have attempted to further improve on the established technique of LC. Generally, the goal has been… Continue Reading