International Surgical Week ISW 2009
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


Schedule of fully accepted Abstracts ISW 2009

For additional details regarding your Abstract presentation please refer to the Guidelines for Presentation.

 

The Abstract Book ISW2009 containing full text abstracts sorted by Abstract ID can be viewed here. (PDF file 5.5 MB)

 

Listed by Country & Name of Presenting Author (increasing)

 

Country

Presenting Author

Abstract Presentation Schedule

 

 

Argentina

Ferreres A.R.

Wrong side surgery: root cause analysis in closed malpractice claims
A.R. Ferreres [1], G.M. Tombetta [2], A.T. Ferreres [1], E.N. Saad [1], V.P. Gutierrez [1]; [1] University of Buenos Aires Department of Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, [2] Forensic Advisory Board, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 31.06    /    Abstract ID: 123
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Argentina

Ferreres A.R.

The informed consent process in NOTES cholecystectomy
A.R. Ferreres [1], S. Horgan [2], J. Paleari [1], A. Rondán [1], O.O. Laudanno [1], R. Franzosi [1], V.P. Gutiérrez [1]; [1] University of Buenos Aires Department of Surgery, Buenos Aires, Argentina, [2] University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 10:54 hrs.    /    Session No: 137.03    /    Abstract ID: 307
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Alvarado-Bachmann R.

The utility of bilateral internal jugular venous sampling for PTH determination in patients with non-localizing primary hyperparathyroidism
R. Alvarado-Bachmann, S.B. Sidhu; University of Sydney Endocrine Surgery Unit, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 26.01    /    Abstract ID: 105
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Australia

Aniss A.M.

Age and tumor type predict cure in well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma presenting with distant metastases
A.M. Aniss, M. Sywak, D. Learoyd, P. Roach, L. Delbridge, B. Robinson, S. Sidhu; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 157    /    Abstract ID: 546
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Aspinall S.R.

Safety and efficacy of immediate contralateral breast reduction for women with mammary hypertrophy undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer
S.R. Aspinall, M.H.A. Green, J. Kollias; Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 266    /    Abstract ID: 655
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Aspinall S.R.

The long-term results of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy without intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring
S.R. Aspinall, S. Boase, P. Malycha; Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 215    /    Abstract ID: 604
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Bendinelli C.

Effect of landmines and unexploded ordnance contamination on children of Cambodia
C. Bendinelli [1], A. Hyden [1], W. Holmes [1], P. Santoni Rugiu [2], B. Kuppers [2]; [1] John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia, [2] Emergency, Milan, Italy

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.07    /    Abstract ID: 50
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Australia

Chang D.

Synoptic reporting improves histopathological assessment of pancreatic resection specimens
A. Gill [1], A. Johns [2], J. Samra [1], D. Chang [2], N. Merrett [3], R. Smith [1], A. Biankin [2], J. Kench [2]; [1] Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia, [2] Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia, [3] Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 42    /    Abstract ID: 431
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Chang D.

Margin clearance and outcome in resected pancreatic cancer
D. Chang [1], A. Biankin [1], N. Merrett [2], A. Gill [1], J. Kench [1], A. Johns` [1], C. Scarlett [1], E. Colvin [1]; [1] Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia, [2] Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 168.02    /    Abstract ID: 324
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Chisholm J.A.

The effect of obesity on the outcome of laparoscopic antireflux surgery
J.A. Chisholm [1], G.G. Jamieson [2], C.J. Lally [2], P.G. Devitt [2], P.A. Game [2], D.I. Watson [1]; [1] Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia, [2] Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 8.06    /    Abstract ID: 12
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

de Fontgalland D.

Prostaglandin inhibition and post operative gastrointestinal recovery
D. de Fontgalland, D. Wattchow; Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 42.01    /    Abstract ID: 155
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

DiValentino D.

Outcome for esophageal cancer following treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy but not esophagectomy
D. DiValentino [1], U. Zingg [1], D.I. Watson [1], A. McQuinn [1], A. Mardzuki [1], S.K. Thompson [2], C.S. Karapetis [1]; [1] Flinders University Department of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Australia, [2] Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 43.01    /    Abstract ID: 163
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Ishii K.

The advantage of adjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine hydrochloride for the advanced pancreatic carcinoma (Stage III&IVa).
K. Ishii; ISW, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 35    /    Abstract ID: 424
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Jay A.

Changing work patterns for benign upper gastrointestinal biliary disease: 1994-2007
A. Jay, D. Watson; Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.11    /    Abstract ID: 341
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Australia

Langton C.

Risk prediction scores for postoperative mortality after esophagectomy: validation of different models
B. Addison [1], U. Zingg [1], C. Langton [1], B.P.L. Wijnhoven [1], J. Forberger [2], S.K. Thompson [3], A.J. Esterman [4], D.I. Watson [1]; [1] Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia, [2] Triemli Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland, [3] University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, [4] University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 9    /    Abstract ID: 398
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Martin A.

Is postinjury abdominal compartment syndrome still a problem?
A. Martin [1], K. van Wessem [1], K. King [1], P. Mackay [1], K. Havill [2], Z. Balogh [1]; [1] Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia, [2] Intensive Care Unit, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 29.02    /    Abstract ID: 111
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Marulaiah M.

Testicular and paratesticular pathology in children: a histopathological review over 12 years
M. Marulaiah, A. Gilhotra, L. Moore, H. Boucaut, D.W. Goh; Womens and Childrens Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:36 hrs.    /    Session No: 103.04    /    Abstract ID: 260
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

McLean T.

A comparison of consumer information on the internet to the current evidence base for minimally invasive parathyroid surgery
T. McLean, L. Delbridge; University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 26.03    /    Abstract ID: 107
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Australia

McQuinn A.

Minimally invasive versus open esophagectomy for patients with esophageal cancer
A. McQuinn [1], U. Zingg [1], D. DiValentino [1], A.J. Esterman [2], J.R. Bessell [1], S.K. Thompson [3], G.G. Jamieson [3], DI Watson [1]; [1] Flinders University Department of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia, [2] School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, [3] Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:18 hrs.    /    Session No: 63.05    /    Abstract ID: 183
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Merrett N.

Intra-operative application of a rigid handheld confocal endomicroscope: a pilot clinical study
N. Merrett, A.V. Biankin, N. Nguyen, D. Chang; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.17    /    Abstract ID: 101
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Australia

Merrett N.

Pattern of care analysis of gastro-oesophageal cancer
N. Merrett, D. Chang, A.V. Biankin; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.04    /    Abstract ID: 334
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Australia

Merrett N.

Outcomes of endoscopic ampullectomy in the elderly with ampullary tumours
N. Nguyen [1], A. Biankin [2], N. Merrett [1], K. Binmoeller [3]; [1] Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia, [2] Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia, [3] IES, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 32    /    Abstract ID: 421
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Nguyen N.

Clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical features of solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas
N. Nguyen [1], A. Johns [2], N. Merrett [3], A. Gill [2], A. Biankin [2]; [1] Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia, [2] Cancer Research Group, The Garvan Medical Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [3] Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 09:06 hrs.    /    Session No: 168.04    /    Abstract ID: 326
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Pang T.C.Y.

Predictors for disease recurrence and re-operative surgery in papillary thyroid carcinoma: a case control study
T.C.Y. Pang [1], H. Cox [1], D. Learoyd [2], B. Robinson [2], S. Sidhu [1], L. Delbridge [1], M. Sywak [1]; [1] University of Sydney Endocrine Surgery Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia, [2] Department of Endocrinology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 176    /    Abstract ID: 565
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Australia

Parkyn R.

Surgical ultrasonography reliably enhances minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP)
R. Parkyn, J. Malycha, P. Malycha; The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 162.02    /    Abstract ID: 319
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Australia

Rieger N.

Single incision laparoscopic (SIL) assisted right colectomy using standard laparoscopic instrumentation
N. Rieger, F. Lam; The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 12.05    /    Abstract ID: 43
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

Australia

Smith C.M.

MicroRNA expression in oesophageal adenocarcinoma and proximal gastric adenocarcinoma
C.M. Smith, M.Z. Michael, D.I. Watson, D.J. Hussey; Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.03    /    Abstract ID: 333
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Australia

Suliburk J.W.

Impact of initial operative approach on reoperative surgery for persistent hyperparathyroidism
J.W. Suliburk [1], L.F. Morris [2], P.H. Ituarte [2], M.S. Sywak [1], S.B. Sidhu [1], M.W. Yeh [2], L.W. Delbridge [1]; [1] University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Sydney, Australia, [2] University of California Los Angeles Endocrine Surgical Unit, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 5.04    /    Abstract ID: 4
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Australia

Teague W.J.

CT imaging in paediatric trauma: let's not overstate the risks
W.J. Teague, S. Hill, G. Bibbo, H. Boucaut; Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 103.02    /    Abstract ID: 258
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Thompson S.K.

Early reoperation after laparoscopic fundoplication: the risk according to the indication for surgery and the role of routine postoperative contrast studies
S. Tsunoda [1], G.G. Jamieson [1], D.I. Watson [2], P.G. Devitt [1], S.K. Thompson [1]; [1] University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, [2] Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 126.01    /    Abstract ID: 284
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Australia

Wullur C.

Chest pain before and after laparoscopic cardiomyotomy for achalasia
C. Wullur, D.I. Watson, J.R. Bessell; Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 10:54 hrs.    /    Session No: 8.03    /    Abstract ID: 9
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Austria

Cohnert T.U.

SDH mutation in paraganglioma of the neck (carotid body tumor)
T.U. Cohnert, S. Koter, S. Schweiger, P. Konstantiniuk, A. Baumann; Graz Medical University, Graz, Austria

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 75.06    /    Abstract ID: 214
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Austria

Hofler B.

Surgical treatment of liver metastasis in breast cancer
E. Schest, B. Hofler, H. Cerwenka, H.J. Mischinger; Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 102.05    /    Abstract ID: 251
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Austria

Hofler B.

Indications for laparotomy in blunt hepatic trauma
B. Hofler, H. Cerwenka, M. Tadler, H.J. Mischinger; Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.23    /    Abstract ID: 66
Time allotted: Presentation times will depend on allottment by the Moderators of the Session. Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    

Austria

Hofler B.

Spontaneous herniation  through the foramen of Winslow
B. Hofler, E. Schest, M.Y. Rigler, H. Cerwenka, M. Thalhammer, U. Wiesspeiner, H.J. Mischinger; Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 67    /    Abstract ID: 456
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Austria

Koter S.

AAA rupture in octogenarians: is open surgery justified?
S. Koter, A. Baumann, P. Konstantiniuk, S. Schweiger, T.U. Cohnert; Graz Medical University, Graz, Austria

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:06 hrs.    /    Session No: 75.04    /    Abstract ID: 212
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion