International Surgical Week ISW 2009
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


Schedule of fully accepted Abstracts ISW 2009

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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

 

 

Nepal

Baxi M.

Computerized interpretation of  breast x-ray and  its correlation with breast sonology  for breast diseases: can it replace screening mammography?
M. Baxi, P.K. Tiwari, J. Baxi; Manipal Teaching Hospital, Nepal

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 274    /    Abstract ID: 663
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Nepal

Baxi M.

Autoimmune variants of multinodular goiters: a new entity developing in endemic zones with changing scenario of iodine levels
M. Baxi, J. Baxi; Manipal, Pokhara, Nepal

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 219    /    Abstract ID: 608
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Netherlands

Groeneveld K.M.

Early prediction of late onset sepsis in multi trauma patients by analysis of neutrophil activation
K.M. Groeneveld [1], B.L. Warren [2], A. Serafin [2], L. Koenderman [1], L.P.H. Leenen [1]; [1] UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, [2] University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.01    /    Abstract ID: 44
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.    

Netherlands

Groeneveld K.M.

Intramedullary nailing increases systemic inflammation, but not PMN activation
F. Hietbrink, K.M. Groeneveld, L. Koenderman, L.P.H. Leenen; University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.02    /    Abstract ID: 45
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.    

Netherlands

Groeneveld K.M.

Thorax injury leads to systemic activation of the immune system: an important risk factor for inflammatory complications
K.M. Groeneveld [1], F. Hietbrink [1], T. Hardcastle [2], J. Michie [2], L. Koenderman [1], L.P.H. Leenen [1]; [1] UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, [2] University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.03    /    Abstract ID: 46
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.    

Netherlands

Pillay J.

Role for soluble fibrinogen to inhibit neutrophil adhesion and sequestration after trauma
J. Pillay, V. Kamp, L. Leenen, L. Koenderman, L. Ulfman; University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.06    /    Abstract ID: 49
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.    

Netherlands

Pillay J.

PMN phenotype kinetics after trauma reveals suppressed functionality of the innate immune system
F. Hietbrink, L. Koenderman, L. Ulfman, J. Pillay, S. Jol, L.P.H. Leenen; University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 29.06    /    Abstract ID: 115
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Netherlands

Pillay J.

Neutrophil induced immune suppression in human acute systemic inflammation
J. Pillay [1], V. Kamp [1], B. Ramakers [2], E. Hoffen [1], L. Leenen [1], P. Pickkers [2], L. Koenderman [1]; [1] University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, [2] University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.05    /    Abstract ID: 48
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.    

Netherlands

Visser T.

Human experimental endotoxemia as a model for SIRS induced by trauma
T. Visser [1], L. Koenderman [1], M. Dorresteijn [2], P. Pickkers [2], L.P.H. Leenen [1]; [1] University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, [2] Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.37    /    Abstract ID: 80
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.    

New Zealand

Kahokehr A.

Nutritional status of acute general surgical patients-predictor of hospital stay
A. Kahokehr, T. Sammour, K. Wang, V. Sahakian, L.D. Plank, A.G. Hill; University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 249    /    Abstract ID: 638
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

New Zealand

Kahokehr A.

Predictors of day stay after colonic surgery in a structured multi-modal care program
A. Kahokehr, T. Sammour, V. Sahakian, K. Zargar-Shoshtari, A.G. Hill; University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 39.07    /    Abstract ID: 149
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Loveday B.

A systematic appraisal of the quality of clinical guidelines for acute pancreatitis
B. Loveday [1], S. Srinivasa [1], R. Vather [2], A. Phillips [1], J. Windsor [1]; [1] University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.15    /    Abstract ID: 345
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.    

New Zealand

Mittal A.

Proteomic changes in mesenteric lymph secondary to haemorrhagic shock
A. Mittal, J. Windsor, A. Phillips, B. Loveday, M. Middleditch, K. Ruggiero; University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.40    /    Abstract ID: 83
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.    

New Zealand

Mittal A.

Early organ specific mitochondrial dysfunction seen during experimental acute pancreatitis
A. Mittal, A. Phillips, A. Hickey, B. Loveday, J. Windsor; University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.14    /    Abstract ID: 344
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.    

New Zealand

O'Grady G.

A novel device for the minimally-invasive measurement of gastrointestinal slow wave activity
G. O'Grady [1], P. Du [1], J.U. Egbuji [1], W.J.E.P. Lammers [2], L.K. Cheng [1], A.J. Pullan [1], J.A. Windsor [1]; [1] The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Al Ain University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 42.02    /    Abstract ID: 156
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

O'Grady G.

Intra-operative high-resolution mapping of human gastric slow wave activity
G. O'Grady [1], P. Du [1], J.U. Egbuji [1], W.J.E.P. Lammers [2], L.K. Cheng [1], A.J. Pullan [1], J.A. Windsor [1]; [1] The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Al Ain University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 42.03    /    Abstract ID: 157
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Petrov M.

Semi-elemental versus polymeric nutritional formulae in acute pancreatitis: an indirect adjusted meta-analysis
M. Petrov, B. Loveday, R. Pylypchuk, A. Phillips, J. Windsor; The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:18 hrs.    /    Session No: 41.04    /    Abstract ID: 154
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Pradhan R.

Associated anomalies may not prolong hospital stay in abdominal wall defects
R. Pradhan, U. Samarakkody, V. Shrivastava; Department of Paediatric Surgery, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 103.03    /    Abstract ID: 259
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Sammour T.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a single-stage bariatric procedure
T. Sammour [1], A.G. Hill [1], P. Singh [1], A. Rhanasinghe [2], R. Babor [2], H. Rahman [2]; [1] Department of Surgery, South Auckland Clinical School, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 106.03    /    Abstract ID: 274
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Sammour T.

A program of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a cost-effective intervention in elective colonic surgery
T. Sammour [1], K. Zargar-Shoshtari [1], B. Abhijith [2], A. Kahokehr [1], A.G. Hill [1]; [1] Department of Surgery, South Auckland Clinical School, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 172.06    /    Abstract ID: 356
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Srinivasa S.

Clinical impact of gastrografin use in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
S. Srinivasa [1], N. Thakore [2], S. Abbas [2], M. Mahmood [2], A. Kahokehr [1], A.G. Hill [1]; [1] South Auckland Clinical School, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Department of Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 42.06    /    Abstract ID: 160
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Srinivasa S.

Selective magnetic resonance cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP) may miss choledocholithiasis in gallstone pancreatitis
S. Srinivasa [1], T. Sammour [1], B. McEntee [2], N. Davis [2], A.G. Hill [1]; [1] South Auckland Clinical School, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Department of Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 199.01    /    Abstract ID: 383
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Vather R.

Lymph node evaluation and long-term survival in stage II and stage III colon cancer: a national study
R. Vather, T. Sammour, A. Kahokehr, A.B. Connolly, A.G. Hill; Middlemore Hospital, South Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:36 hrs.    /    Session No: 43.04    /    Abstract ID: 166
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

New Zealand

Wilson H.C.

Blunt pancreatic injury: a 12-year review of the Auckland City Hospital experience
H.C. Wilson; Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 17:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 100.07    /    Abstract ID: 245
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Nigeria

Ajuluchuku E.A.

Strategies for early detection/presentation of cancer in Nigeria
E.A. Ajuluchuku, F.E. Iyare; College of Health Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Abakaliki, Nigeria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 134    /    Abstract ID: 523
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Nigeria

Alatise O.I.

Pattern and management outcome following right hemicolectomy in Nigerian adult patients in a semi rural health facility
O.I. Alatise [1], A.K. Adesunkanmi [2], D.O. Akinola [2], O.O. Lawal [2], A.O. Arowolo [2]; [1] Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, [2] Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile - Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 95    /    Abstract ID: 484
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Nigeria

Alatise O.I.

Pattern of death in a Nigerian teaching hospital: a 3-decade analysis
O.I. Alatise, O.A. Arowolo, A.A. Adeolu, S.A. Osasan; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University/ Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 247    /    Abstract ID: 636
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Nigeria

Obioha C.B.

Intra-operative lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in breast cancer: pilot study in two tertiary medical institutions in Lagos metropolis
C.B. Obioha [1], O.A. Atoyebi [1], M.C. Izegbu [2], N.A. Ibrahim [2], C.J. Atimomo [1]; [1] Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria, [2] Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 265    /    Abstract ID: 654
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Nigeria

Yakubu A.

Non-mesh-one layer inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia
A. Yakubu; Jahun General Hospital, Jahun, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 154    /    Abstract ID: 543
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Norway

Montshiwa T.

Implementing multidisciplinary trauma team training in a middle income African country
K.S. Hansen [1], L. Alemu [2], T. Montshiwa [3], T. Hanche-Olsen [4], T. Wisborg [5]; [1] Longyearbyen Hospital, Longyearbyen, Norway, [2] Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Francistown, Botswana, [3] Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Botswana, [4] Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway, [5] Hammerfest Hospital, Hammerfest, Norway

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.27    /    Abstract ID: 70
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.    

Norway

Sondenaa K.

Increased lymph node retrieval in colon cancer did not change Dukes staging
K. Sondenaa [1], K.E. Storli [2]; [1] Haraldsplass Deaconal Hospital/University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway, [2] Haraldsplass Deaconal Hospital, Bergen, Norway

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.06    /    Abstract ID: 90
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.    

Norway

Sondenaa K.

More GI cancer detected after cholecystectomy but age was only mortality factor
K. Sondenaa, M. Schmidt; Haraldsplass Deaconal Hospital/University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.19    /    Abstract ID: 349
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.    

Norway

Varhaug J.E.

A novel candidate road to drug treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma? Knockdown of the human protein N-terminal acetyl transferase A (hNatA) induces apoptosis and growth inhibition by different mechanisms
D. Gromyko [1], T. Arnesen [1], A. Ryningen [2], J.E. Varhaug [2], J.R. Lillehaug [1]; [1] University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway, [2] Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 182    /    Abstract ID: 571
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009