The Use of Ureteral Stents with Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Robotic Colon Surgery
Matthew J Pergamo, MD, Michael A Granieri, MD, Aaron Weinberg, MD, Lee Zhao, MD, Mitchell Bernstein, MD, Alexis Grucela, MD. NYU School of MedicineIntroduction: Ureteral injury during colon resection (reported range 0.28-7.6%.) can have devastating consequences for patients including increased morbidity, mortality, and cost. Ureteral stenting is commonly used to aid in ureteral identification and… Continue Reading
The usefulness of our step-wise training system for robotic assisted gastrectomy
Kozo Yoshikawa, Mitsuo Shimada, Jun Higashijima, Takuya Tokunaga, Masaaki Nishi, Hideya Kashihara, Chie Takasu, Toshiaki Yoshimoto. University of TokushimaBackground/Aims: The purpose of this study is to examine the usefulness of the step-wise training system for introducing robotic assisted gastrectomy. Step-wise training system: Our step-wise training consists of 5 parts (basic training, advanced training, clinical experience, self-assessment and… Continue Reading
The utility of MII testing in making surgical decisions
Matt Glasgow1, Christy M Dunst, MD2, Walaa Abdelmoaty, MD3, Rosen Ilchev, BA3, Naly Setthavongsack4, Hannah Creasey5, Daniel Davilla Bradley, MD2, Kevin M Reavis, MD2, Lee L Swanstrom, MD2, Steve R Demeester, MD2. 1Bates College, 2The Oregon Clinic, 3Providence Portland Medical Center, 4Portland State University, 5Lewis and Clark CollegeIntroduction: Abnormal esophageal acid exposure, as measured by… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Foregut
THE UTILITY OF ROUTINE PREOPERATIVE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL SERIES FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Warren Sun, MD1, Jerry T Dang, MD1, Noah J Switzer, MD, MPH, FRCSC2, Daniel Birch, MD, MSc, FRCSC1, Shahzeer Karmali, MD, MPH, FRCSC1. 1University of Alberta, 2Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterINTRODUCTION: We aim to study the diagnostic utility of routine UGI series for preoperative evaluation of LSG in our center. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG)… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
The utility of the Edmonton Obesity Staging System in predicting post-operative complications after bariatric surgery
Samuel L Skulsky, BSc, Jerry T Dang, BSc, MD, Adrian Battiston, BSc, Noah Switzer, BSc, MD, Daniel Birch, BSc, MSc, MD, Arya Sharma, MD, PhD, Shahzeer Karmali, BSc, MPH, MD. University of AlbertaIntroduction: The objective of this study was to determine the utility of the Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS) in predicting postoperative complications. The… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity
The value of a negative preop Restech test for postop results – Gastrointestinal function testing using the new minimally invasive laryngopharyngeal PH probe
Dolores T Mueller, Laura Knepper, Florian Gebauer, Wolfgang Schröder, Christiane J Bruns, Jessica M Leers, Hans F Fuchs. University of Cologne, Department of SurgeryIntroduction: Laryngopharyngeal pH-monitoring (Restech) is a relatively new reflux testing device that needs more validation. It was developed to detect both liquid and acidic gas vapor, and the pharyngeal probe placement may… Continue Reading
Third-Time “Redo” Anti-Reflux Surgery: An Operation Needing a Scalpel
Nikhil Panda, MD, Christopher R Morse, MD, David W Rattner, MD. Massachusetts General HospitalBackground: Approximately 3-6% of patients undergoing anti-reflux surgery require “redo” surgery for persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Further surgery for patients with two failed prior anti-reflux operations is controversial due to the morbidity of reoperation and poor reported results. We therefore examined our… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Thoracolaparoscopic Oesophagectomy for end stage Achalasia
S Velmurugan, HOD of GI and Lap Surgery, R Archana, B Kasi Viswanath. kauvery hospital, Trichy, India62 year old male presented with dysphagia, cough, loss of weight and appetite. There was history of recurrent pneumonitis due to repeated aspiration. He was diagnosed to have achalasia cardia few years before this presentation. He had already undergone… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Thoracoscopic pericardial patch closure of iatrogenic tracheal injury during esophagectomy
Srikanth Gadiyaram, Dr, Gaurav Singh, Dr, Yashas H Ramegowda. Sahasra Hospitals, Centre of Excellence for Gastroenterology, Bangalore, IndiaIntroduction: Iatrogenic tracheo-bronchial injury is an uncommon complication following esophagectomy with a reported incidence of 0.6-10% 1-3. Repair of a tracheal injury encountered in a patient during thoracoscopic esophagectomy in prone position is reported. Methods: Fifty six year old lady… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
- Topic:
- Foregut
Thoracoscopic Visualization of a Long Endoscopic Esophageal Myotomy for Spastic Achalasia
Kelly Haisley, Michael Antiporda, MD, Walaa Abdelmoaty, MD, MBA, Christy Dunst, MD, Lee Swanstrom, MD. Providence Portland Medical CenterIntroduction: In this video, we review a case showing the thoracoscopic visualization of a long esophageal myotomy done through a per-oral endoscopic approach (POEM). Background: The patient is a 55 year old woman with chronic pain and debilitating diffuse… Continue Reading
Three-dimensional (3D) visualization provides better outcome in single-port laparoscopic distal gastrectomy
So Hyun Kang, Yo-Seok Cho, Sa-Hong Min, Young Suk Park, Sang-Hoon Ahn, Do Joong Park, Hyung-Ho Kim. Seoul National University Bundang HospitalIntroduction: The use of a three-dimensional (3D) camera for laparoscopic surgery has been reported in literature. However, there are only few comparative studies demonstrating its benefits, and no reports on the application of 3D… Continue Reading
Three Dimensional Hernia Analysis: Size Does Matter
Kathryn A Schlosser, Sean R Maloney, Tanushree Prasad, Paul D Colavita, Vedra A Augenstein, Brant T Heniford. Carolinas Medical CenterAims: BMI and hernia defect size are strongly associated with outcomes after open ventral hernia repair (OVHR). The impact of abdominal subcutaneous fat (SQFV), intra-abdominal volume (IAV), hernia volume (HV), ratio of HV to intra-abdominal volume… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Tips for Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Eijiro Harada, MD, Yuki Suehiro, MD, Naruji Kugimiya, MD, Yoshihiro Takemoto, MD, Atsushi Suga, MD, Kimikazu Hamano, MD. Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, JapanSingle-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILS-C) has been developed as an alternative method to multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. However, SILS-C has some difficulties due to limited triangulation and… Continue Reading
- Topic:
- Biliary
Tissue Perfusion Data in Real-Time During Surgery: A Revolutionary New Medical Imaging Technology
Thomas B Ferguson Jr, Adjunct Professor, Chief Medical Officer1, Cheng Chen, PhD, Chief Technology Officer1, Bryent Tucker, MSBE1, Jeffery Basham, MBA, CEO2. 1East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute, 2RFPi, Inc.Objective of the Technology: Light in the visible spectrum guides surgical decision-making by enabling the surgeon to intraoperatively define anatomy. Ionizing radiation (catheterization, CT) and MRI… Continue Reading
TO COMPARE THE OUTCOME OF GUM CHEWING VERSUS NO GUM CHEWING ON THE DURATION OF POST OPERATIVE ILEUS AND TOTAL LENGTH OF HOSPITAL STAY IN CASES OF RE LAPAROTOMY FOR STOMA CLOSURE IN A LOWER MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRY.
Samiullah Bhatti, Dr1, Shabbar H Changezi, Dr1, Awais A Malik, Dr2, Usman I Butt, Dr1, Waris Farooka, Prof1, Mahmood Ayyaz, Prof1. 1Services Hospital Lahore, 2Lahore General HospitalIntroduction: Postoperative ileus (POI) is generally referred to as the transient impairment of bowel motility after abdominal or other surgery. The potential complications of prolonged POI include increased postoperative… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Colorectal