March 7 – 10, 2012
San Diego Convention Center
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SAGES 2012 Abstracts and Posters
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Assessing Postoperative Urinary Symptoms in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Tapp Inguinal Hernia Repair Using the American Urological Association Symptom Score for Bph
Robert Mckay, MD. Ellis Hospital INTRODUCTION: Urinary retention requiring catheterization occurs in 2% to 7% of patients undergoing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair and in less than 2% of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomies (LC). Urinary symptoms post laparoscopic surgery have been poorly quantified. The American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUASS) for benign… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Measurement of Intestinal Length: How Accurate Are We?
Ryan Lussenden, MD, David Brams, MD, Lee Sillin , MD, Dmitry Nepomnayshy, MD. Lahey Clinic INTRODUCTION – Many laparoscopic operations require accurate measurement of small bowel length. For example, during a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, an accurate measurement of the alimentary limb should be done to prevent bile reflux or short gut. This skill… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Treamtent of Symptomatic Paraesophageal Hernia in the Morbidly Obese
Brendan M Marr, MD, Mark R Wendling, MD, Dean J Mikami, MD, Bradley J Needleman, MD, Scott Melvin, MD, Kyle A Perry, MD. Ohio State University BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair with complete or partial fundoplication has become the procedure of choice in specialized centers for the treatment of symptomatic paraesophageal hernias. While… Continue Reading