Introduction: Surgical societies, including SAGES, frequently distribute grant funds to support research in their field as well as to promote the careers of the grant recipients. No objective data supporting the positive impact of grants from a surgical society has been available. We completed a survey of SAGES grant recipients to track academic success and […]
Introduction: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using a miniature robot platform to perform complex, single-incision, minimal access surgery, including colon resection and Nissen fundoplication. Open surgical procedures are highly invasive; single-incision laparoscopic surgery is complicated by instrument position and lack of triangulation. Using minimally invasive techniques with miniature robotic platforms offers significant clinical benefits. […]
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is an innovative approach to minimally invasive surgery and as such carries a learning curve for both new techniques and new technology. In this video we present a training paradigm for SILS skill training using a modified Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) curriculum. In SILS the laparoscope and instruments are […]
Introduction: The management of paraesophageal hernia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is controversial. Previously, treatment options have included performance of the procedures either in separate sequential operations, or concurrent performance of cruroplasty with either Roux-en Y gastric bypass or placement of an adjustable gastric band. We report our experience with simultaneous performance of cruroplasty and […]
Introduction and Objective: Laparoscopic nephrectomy has become the standard of care in the academic and community setting alike. Few studies address the length-of -stay in the community setting. We describe the initial experience of a board certified general surgeon performing laparoscopic nephrectomy on a short-stay (24-hour) basis with a board certified urologist. Materials and Methods: […]