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Video Author: DeMeester T

Antireflux surgery with less morbidity

Presented by Tom R. DeMeester, MD at the SAGES 2013 Annual Meeting; Endolumenal Treatments Postgraduate Course: GERD and POEM disclosures–1:13 golden era of lap antireflux surgery–1:35 surgical therapy in 2013–2:10 effectiveness of lap fundoplication in the community–6:26 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12543281 s Keyword(s): 60 Fr, acid exposure, acid suppression therapy, acidic, ADLs, air, alkaline, alternate procedures, alternative therapeutic […]

Posted on
03/29/2014
Video Categories
Endolumenal Treatments Postgraduate Course: GERD and POEM, SAGES 2013 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy, Foregut, New Technologies / Skills Acquisitions
Sources
2013 Annual Meeting
Presentation Types
Postgraduate Course
Video Authors
Belsey R, DeMeester T, Fass R, Hill L, Nissen R, Soffer E
Video Institutions
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center--Los Angeles CA, USC--Los Angeles CA

GERD and Paraesophageal Hernia Session: GERd Treatment in the Grey Zone

Thomas DeMeester, M.D. disclosures–1:20 erosive esophagitis–2:57 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11922549 heartburn resolution–3:54 GERD as a chronic disease–6:05 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19050984 PPIs Keyword(s): acid reflux, acid suppressive therapy, AGA, antireflux surgery, dysphagia, erosive esophagitis, Esomeprazole, esophagectomy, flatulence, GERD, heartburn, HH, HRQL, impedence pH monitoring, Lansoprazole, LES incompetence, LOTUS trial, Nissen fundoplication, PPI, sphincter augmentation device, Torax

Posted on
11/04/2011
Video Categories
GERD and Paraesophageal Hernia Session, Hernia and Abdomen, SAGES 2011 Meeting
Learning Themes
Foregut, Hernia
Sources
2011 Annual Meeting
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
DeMeester T
Video Institutions
USC--Los Angeles CA

S075: Shahin Ayazi, MD

SS15 ESOPHAGEAL/GASTRIC Keyword(s): acid exposure, Bravo capsule pH monitoring, endoscopy, LES, manometric placement, reflux disease, sedation, transanal placement

Posted on
10/04/2010
Video Categories
Meeting Content, SAGES 2010 Meeting, SS15 Esophageal/Gastric
Learning Themes
Foregut
Video Authors
Augustin F, Ayazi S, Banki F, DeMeester S, DeMeester T, Hagen J, Lipham J, Sohn H, Zehetner J
Video Institutions
USC School of Medicine--Los Angeles CA

A Simplified Technique For Intrathoracic Stomach Repair:laparoscopic Fundoplication With Vicryl Mesh

Esophageal / Gastric Surgery Session – Joerg Zehetner background–16 sec aim–46 sec method–1:00 results–2:42 conclusion–4:09 Keyword(s): BioGlue crural reinforcement, biologic mesh, fundoplication, intrathoracic stomach repair, upper endoscopy, Vicryl mesh

Posted on
07/13/2010
Video Categories
Meeting Content, SAGES 2009 Meeting
Learning Themes
Foregut
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Abate E, Ayazi S, Banki F, Chen W, De, DeMeester T, Dickey M, Hagen J, Lipham J, Oezcelik A, Sohn H, Zehetner J
Video Institutions
USC Keck School of Medicine--Los Angeles CA

Thoracoscopic Esophageal Myotomy for Achalasia: The Procedure of Choice?

Authors: JH Peters; T DeMeester Keyword(s): achalasia, thoracoscopic esophageal myotomy

Posted on
12/13/2009
Video Categories
Esophagus, Video Library 1994-2008
Learning Themes
Foregut
Sources
Surgeon Submitted
Presentation Types
Procedure
Video Authors
DeMeester T, Peters J

Insights into the Technique of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

Authors: Jeffrey H. Peters, MD; Tom R. DeMeester, MD pt positioning–18 sec port placement–34 sec Keyword(s): lap Nissen, modified lithotomy

Posted on
12/13/2009
Video Categories
Esophagus, Video Library 1994-2008
Learning Themes
Foregut
Sources
Surgeon Submitted
Presentation Types
Procedure
Video Authors
DeMeester T, Peters J
Video Institutions
Keck School of Medicine of USC--Los Angeles CA

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Addressing Religious Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccine

This may be a difficult subject matter for you and your patient to talk about.  Be assured, all major organized religious groups encourage and recommend the COVID-19 vaccine. Listed below are references and websites you can direct your patient towards to help them make an informed decision with regards to their religious concerns against the […]

SAGES Statement on AAPI Violence

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. In the summer of 2020, SAGES released a statement condemning the violence, racism, and hatred toward the Black community in the wake of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor’s murders. It is with great sorrow […]

Free SAGES Webinar: Lessons from COVID on Living and Thriving as Surgeons

SAGES recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on surgical practice and in surgeon wellness. SAGES’ Reimagining the Practice of Surgery Taskforce will present “Finding the Opportunities: Lessons from COVID and How We Live and Thrive as Surgeons”  to look at ways in which innovative leadership at various levels may help transform […]

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