Laparoscopy Today

LAPAROSCOPIC APPROACH TO ACUTE ABDOMEN

Consensus Development Conference of the Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove Tecnologie (SICE); Associazione Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani (ACOI); Società Italiana di Chirurgia (SIC); Società Italiana di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e del Trauma (SICUT); Società Italiana di Chirurgia nell’Ospedalità Privata (SICOP); and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)

by Ferdinando Agresta, MD, Board Member - Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery
On the behalf of the members of the panel and the societies involved in the Consensus

More than five years have passed since the EAES published guidelines on emergency laparoscopy (Laparoscopy for abdominal emergencies: evidence-based guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery. Surg Endosc. 2006;20(1):14-29. Epub 2005 Oct 24). In January 2010, the SICE Scientific and Educational Committee, affiliated with the EAES, had the idea to revisit the clinical recommendations for the role of laparoscopy in adult abdominal emergencies with the intent being to update the EAES indications and to supplement the existing guidelines on specific diseases.

SLS and FECOLSOG Present First Multidisciplinary Meeting for MIS in Colombia

Report of the First Combined Congress between the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) and the Colombian Federation of Associations of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FECOLSOG)

by Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA 

The Congreso Satélite - Society of Laparoendscopic Surgeons (SLS) II Congreso Colombiano de Endoscopia Ginecológica was held in Cartagena, Colombia from June 1-4, 2011.

This was the first combined Congress between SLS and the Colombian Gynecology and Obstetrics Society. It was organized by Dr. Juan Diego Villegas, President of the Congress, and Dr. Rafael Padron Burgos, President of the Colombian Gynecology and Obstetrics Federation (FECOLSOG).  This was the first multidisciplinary meeting for our Colombian colleagues.

Coming Soon! 3rd Edition of SLS' Complications Textbook

Get a glimpse of this remarkable text in the excerpt on Surgical-Site Infection Prevention at the end of this post.

Now in it's 3rd edition with over 70 chapters (15 more than the previous edition), Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications comprehensively covers the techniques of minimally invasive surgery for general, endourological, and gyncecological surgeons. From port placement and anatomical landmarks to pediatrics and simulation, this book covers the basics and beyond. Not only will readers learn how to best prepare patients for surgery but also how to warm up and prepare themselves.

PLUS, in keeping with SLS' endeavors to improve patient outcome around the world, this book will be accessible via the SLS website! Keep an eye out for the official launch of the 3rd edition in coming weeks!

2011 SLS EXCEL AWARD

Michel Gagner, MD, PhD
2011 SLS Excel Award Recipient

Established in 1991, the Excel Award has been presented to 25 surgeons who have made outstanding contributions to laparoscopy, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery. The Excel Award may be presented to an individual, in any field, who has made outstanding contributions to laparoscopy, endoscopy, and/or the field of minimally invasive surgery. Previous recipients have been from various specialties and various nationalities.

More Complete Patient Histories and a More Efficient Pre-Op Process

To reap these benefits, consider taking your pre-operative screening process online. According to Wanda Marstell, CASC, the business administrator for an ambulatory care center in Vineland, NJ, using a service such as onemedicalpassport.com resulted in more accurate and easier to review patient histories.

FROM THE 18th SLS ANNUAL MEETING: MULTIDISCIPLINARY PLENARY SESSION CANCER AND LAPAROSCOPY

The Role of Laparoscopy in Pediatric Abdominal Malignant Tumors presented by Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA & Cancer and Laparoscopy: Pearls and Pitfalls presented by Stephen Kavic, MD

Laparoscopy in the pediatric patient can be used for biopsy, resection, and to evaluate the need for resection. Malignant tumors occur in 1 to 2 of every 10,000 patients less than 15 years of age. 

FROM THE 18th SLS ANNUAL MEETING: MASTER'S CLASS #1

Smart Surgeons Learn From Their Mistakes, Brilliant Surgeons Learn From Other Surgeons'Mistakes: Prevention and Management of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgical Complications

“All abdominal or pelvic procedures carry an inherent risk of bowel injury,” said Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, FACS, in his discussion 

FEATURED ARTICLE: THE ROLE OF SIMULATION TRAINING AND SKILL EVALUATION IN MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION

HARRITH M. HASSON, MD, JOHN E. MORRISON, MD

ABSTRACT 
The American Board of Surgery revamped the Maintenance of Certification program in 2005, changing the recertification process. The 6 basic physician competencies are reflected in the 4 components of maintenance of certification: professional standing, life-long learning and self-assessment, cognitive expertise, and evaluation of surgical performance outcomes. Proficiency will be defined on the basis of objective assessment

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SLS.org In addition to its open access publications, Laparoscopy Today; JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; and Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications, the site now also features a History of Endoscopy. Chronologically segmented into easy-to-read chapters, this text covers the important history and progression of techniques, advancements and improvements in the field.

PRACTICEGREENHEALTH.org From providing “The Business Case...” to highlighting best practices, this site covers the many issues associated with the greening of healthcare. Visit the education and resources section for details about operations (mercury elimination, green cleaning, waste management); building design and construction; clean energy; environmental purchasing; and federal regulations and standards.

GOTBARIATRICJOBS.com recently posted the results of the ESA Medical Resources’ “Bariatric Surgery Program Survey.” While most are content with the practice or program they’ve set up, many who responded to the survey are displeased with the insurance reimbursement process. The ESA invites you to continue the discussion on the blogsite, www.blog.esamedicalresources.com. The site continues to offer bariatric news and job opportunities.

WEBSURG.com Now available: the 3 WebSurg award winning videos “Laparoscopic Sigmoid Vaginal Replacement,” “Retrocaval Ureter: Right Laparoscopic Ureteroureterostomy,” and “Thoracoscopy in Children” plus 6 new operative videos in laparoscopic general and digestive surgery.

OUTPATIENTSURGERY.net Outpatient Surgery Magazine online gives you free access to all of the magazine’s regular issues as well as manager’s guides (includes a series on facility building) and e-newsletters. Read about featured products and services. Download guidelines, templates and forms such as the pre-op patient questionnaire. Choose one of the site’s categories to quickly pull up everything you need on a specific topic. Recent articles include “Thinking of Buying...An Endoscopic Camera,” and “Is Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Staging a Comeback? 7 signs that colorectal surgeons are pushing laparoscopy into the mainstream.”

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WEBSURG.com offers something new for the minimally invasive surgeon every month. So far this year, over 33 new videos have been included; and to assist with better understanding, videos are now being provided with scripts. Two technical chapters, 8 lectures--one recorded as presented live during the NOTES course, and an expert interview with Dr. Gomel. In addition to all this new content, a completely new format, a series of clinical case presentations, debuted in April. Join EATS and gain access to exclusive NOTES content for EATS members.

GotBariatricJobs.com Go here for the latest bariatric news and positions. Sign up to have details (including sound bites) sent straight to your inbox.

Modernmedicine.com is a one-stop information source for the Advanstar Communications collection of  publications including Urology Times, Contemporary Ob/Gyn, Medical Economics, and Drug Topics as well as several other healthcare publications. Use the “Resource Centers” to find all of the publisher’s articles in your specialty. Link to free CME resources.

IPEG.org Final program and abstract book for the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group 17th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children is available for download.

MedGadget.com, the internet journal of emerging medical technologies, is archived by specialty as well as date. Search the archives for news in your area of interest.

OBGYN.net gives site visitors news, interviews, and presentations from the latest ObGyn events as well as tools such as eduational tutorials, a conference calendar, and links to the health news headlines. Currently featured in the Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy section is a video tutorial, “Introduction to Office and Operative Hysteroscopy,” a course presented at the AAGL 16th Annual Comprehensive Workshop on Gynecologic Endoscopy for Residents and Fellows.