Summaries of the SAGES 2007 reoperative minimally invasive surgery symposium.
This manuscript represents a compilation of summaries from the reoperative symposium at the SAGES 2007 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The symposium addressed reoperative laparoscopy for several common diseases including colorectal disease, gastroesophageal reflux, hernias, bariatric, and pediatric surgery. The preoperative assessment is crucial to the success of each procedure. Prior to any intervention the underlying functional, mechanical, or pathophysiological disorder must be identified to ensure the success of the reoperative laparoscopic procedure. The ensuing manuscript summarizes the oral presentations and discusses several technical aspects for each disorder.
Brody
Fred
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Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA. fbrody@mfa.gwu.edu
Holzman
Michael
M
Tarnoff
Michael
M
Oleynikov
Dmitry
D
Marks
John
J
Ramshaw
Bruce
B
Ponsky
Todd
T
D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity