Operating room (OR) time is a significant cost and source of income for hospitals. Inefficient utilization can lead to late-in-the-day starts or inability to ad
Margin negative resection of rectal cancer with minimally invasive techniques remains technically challenging. Robotic surgery, with articulated instruments and
More than 4000 da Vinci Surgical Systems (DVSS) have been installed worldwide. However, robotic gastrectomy (RG) reportedly has the disadvantages of longer operative ti
Management of patients on chronic anti-coagulation (AC) in bariatric surgery may present a challenge, as there is a delicate balance between risks of bleeding an
Esophageal motility disorders are increasingly recognized after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and may be underdiagnosed. Esophageal dilatation
Gastroparesis is a debilitating functional disorder of the stomach marked by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Patients with severe,
Following bariatric surgery, ongoing postoperative testing is required to measure nutritional deficiencies; the purpose of this study was to quantify the prevalence o
In 2014, the American Board of Surgery (ABS) introduced the Flexible Endoscopy Curriculum (FEC). The FEC did not alter the minimum defined category case volumes
Surgical drainage remains the cornerstone for management of symptomatic pseudocyst/ walled off necrosis of pancreas. With advancement in laparoscopic technique,
In the treatment of distal sigmoid and rectal cancer, the appropriate level for ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) remains unresolved. High-tie ligates
In the United States the rate of obesity and utilization of bariatric surgery has historically been higher in females than in males. Between 2005-2013 only 20% of baria
Parastomal hernia is a common problem with frequent recurrences. Mesh repair is widely accepted to be superior to non-mesh repair, yet the most favorable surgical app
The objective of this study is to show that a minimally-invasive approach for microwave ablation (MWA) can effectively treat neuroendocrine liver metastases (NLM
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are effective treatments of medically refractory obesity. The RYGB is the gold standard procedur
taTME has become increasingly adopted in the surgical management of low rectal cancer, but the reported experience in the US is limited.
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Delayed gastrointestinal(GI) recovery remains a significant morbidity after colorectal surgery, even within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery(ERAS) program. It
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 40% of the Unites States population in 2016 was obese. Of these, a larger proportion were mino
The transmission of endoscopy-associated infections is frequently linked to inadequate reprocessing. Regulatory organizations including FDA have published reprocessin
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 complication
High lymph node yield is associated with improved survival for colon cancer resection, however, lymphatic drainage of the colon is variable. Intraoperative identifica
The virtual basic laparoscopic skill trainer suturing simulator (VBLaST-SS©) was developed to simulate the intracorporeal suturing task in the FLS program.
Distractions in the operating room (OR) can create stress among surgeons and lead to higher chances of errors and adverse events. The objective is to determine intraope
As internet access improves, patient self-education is increasing. However, patient surgical background, e-literacy and media exposure influences how and what in
Although diverting loop ileostomy (DLI) creation is an effective strategy to mitigate the morbidity of anastomotic leaks, DLI is associated with complications requiri