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

 

 

Saudi Arabia

Alghamdi H.M.

Laparoscopic pancreatectomy under the scrutiny: review article
H.M. Alghamdi; King Faisal University, King Fahad Hospital of the University, Department of Surgery, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 17:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 105.08    /    Abstract ID: 271
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Serbia

Dzodic R.

Surgical technique of sentinel lymph node biopsy in differentiated thyroid carcinoma using methylen blue dye: video presenatation
R. Dzodic, I. Markovic, I. Djurisic; Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 65.06    /    Abstract ID: 195
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

Serbia

Dzodic R.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy in differentiated thyroid cancer: intraoperative staging in decision to perform modified radical neck dissection
R. Dzodic, I. Markovic, M. Buta; Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 228    /    Abstract ID: 617
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Chai C.Y.

Angio-embolisation in the operating theatre in trauma patients using the C-arm: a feasibility study
C.Y. Chai [1], L.T. Teo [1], T.S. Go [1], Y.T. Yeo [1], D. Wong [2], U. Pua [2], M.T. Chiu [2]; [1] Dept. of General Surgery, Trauma Service, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, [2] Dept. of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.17    /    Abstract ID: 60
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.    

Singapore

Fong S.S.

Effects of psychosocial intervention for patients with cancer: a pilot study from an Asian perspective
M.Y. Wong, K.K. Lim, J. Rao, S.S. Fong, R. Sim, P. Chan; Department of Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 09:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 127.07    /    Abstract ID: 296
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Ganesh R.

Laparoscopic total colectomy in managing colonic inertia: a case report and review of literature
R. Ganesh, M.F. Liew, K.S. Wong; Colorectal Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 87    /    Abstract ID: 476
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Ganesh R.

Rare extra-adrenal, infraaortic paraganglioma in a young lady: case report
R. Ganesh, W.K. Cheong; Colorectal Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 64    /    Abstract ID: 453
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Ganesh R.

Total laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection of anorectal melanoma: a case report and review of the literature
E.Y. Gan, R. Ganesh, K.S. Wong; Colorectal Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 58    /    Abstract ID: 447
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Hartman M.

Increasing proportion of synchronous bilateral breast cancer: measure of improving diagnostic work-up
M. Hartman [1], G. Edgren [2]; [1] National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, [2] Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 60.01    /    Abstract ID: 174
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Singapore

Huey C.W.

Resource utilisation in non-operative management of solid organ injury in blunt abdominal trauma
C.W. Huey, V. Appasamy, A. Earnest; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.24    /    Abstract ID: 67
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.    

Singapore

Kwek L.L.

High impact falls
L.L. Kwek [1], W.C. Lee [2], Vijayan [2]; [1] Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, [2] NHG/ TTSH, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.15    /    Abstract ID: 58
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.    

Singapore

Kwek L.L.

Worksite fall injuries
L.L. Kwek [1], W.C. Lee [2], M.T. Chiu [1]; [1] Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, [2] NHG/ TTSH, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.14    /    Abstract ID: 57
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.    

Singapore

Lau C.L.C.

Right hemicolectomies: does mesenteric window closure influence the risks of postoperative intestinal obstruction?
C.L.C. Lau [1], W.K. Cheong [2], B.T.C. Tsang [2]; [1] National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, [2] Division of Colorectal Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.10    /    Abstract ID: 94
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.    

Singapore

Lau C.L.C.

Predictive factors for severe weight loss after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer
C.L.C. Lau [1], M.J. Lee [1], Y.H. Chan [2], A. Shabbir [1], B.Y.J. So [1]; [1] Surgery Department, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, [2] Division of Biostatistics Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 15:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 95.07    /    Abstract ID: 233
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Lim E.

Is it necessary to clamp chest tubes before removal in trauma patients?
E. Lim, Eshwaran, M.T. Chiu; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.33    /    Abstract ID: 76
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.    

Singapore

Lim E.

An evaluation of risk factors in determining the outcome of perforated peptic ulcers and determining the best surgical option for high risk patients
E. Lim, C.C. Nieh, T. Huey, K. Mak; Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.09    /    Abstract ID: 339
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.    

Singapore

Lim S.Z.

Development of hepatic adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia in patient with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) treated with long term high dose medroxyprogesterone: a case report and literature review
S.Z. Lim; Department of General Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 51    /    Abstract ID: 440
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Lopez-Gutierrez J.

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery and endoscopic submucosal dissection with robotics-enhanced manipulator system
J. Lopez-Gutierrez [1], K.Y. Ho [1], S.C. Low [2], VA Huynh [2], A.P. Kencana [2], S.J. Phee [2], V. Bonleon [1], D. Lomanto [1]; [1] National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, [2] School of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 10:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 137.02    /    Abstract ID: 306
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Ng Z.X.

Major workplace related accidents in Singapore: a single institution experience
Z.X. Ng; TTSH, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.34    /    Abstract ID: 77
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.    

Singapore

Ngiam K.Y.

Radical gastric surgery in elderly patients: is it worthwhile?
K.Y. Ngiam [1], L. Shen [2], Y.S. Mu [3], J.B.Y. So [1]; [1] National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, [2] National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, [3] The Cancer Institute, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 15:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 95.06    /    Abstract ID: 232
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Seah K.K.

Incidental finding of thyroid carcinoma in patients with thyroidectomy for presumably benign thyroid diseases
K.K. Seah, C.C. Tan, T.K. Tan, A. Rauff, W.K. Cheah; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 212    /    Abstract ID: 601
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Singaporewalla R.M.

Fatal hemorrhage from ruptured aneurysm of the marginal artery of Drummond: case report with review of literature
R.M. Singaporewalla [1], W.K. Cheong [2], A.A.L. Seah [2], M. Teh [2]; [1] Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, [2] National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:18 hrs.    /    Session No: 75.05    /    Abstract ID: 213
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Singaporewalla R.M.

Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum mistaken as a thyroid nodule on neck ultrasound
R.M. Singaporewalla [1], J.J. Mukherjee [2], T.P. Thamboo [2], W.K. Cheah [2]; [1] Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, [2] National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 226    /    Abstract ID: 615
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Tan C.C.

To evaluate the role of tertiary survey in reducing the incidence of missed injuries in trauma patients
C.C. Tan, P.T.C. Iau; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.26    /    Abstract ID: 69
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.    

Singapore

Tan C.C.

Intramuscular injection of parathyroid autografts is a viable option after total parathyroidectomy
C.C. Tan, W.K. Cheah, T.K. Tan, A. Rauff; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 14:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 89.02    /    Abstract ID: 218
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Singapore

Tan C.T.K.

Role of 99mTc-sestamibi scans in the localization of parathyroids in tertiary hyperparathyroidism
C.T.K. Tan, W.K. Cheah; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 213    /    Abstract ID: 602
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Tan C.T.K.

Scarless "in the neck"  endoscopic thyroidectomy(SET)
C.T.K. Tan, W.K. Cheah; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 185    /    Abstract ID: 574
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Tan J.H.

Accuracy of ultrasound, FNAC and frozen section in diagnosis of thyroid malignancies
K.A. Sanghvi, J.H. Tan, T.S. Lee, C.H. Low, K.H. Liau; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 224    /    Abstract ID: 613
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Tan K.-K.

Computed tomography has a significant role in hollow viscus and mesenteric injuries after blunt abdominal trauma
K.-K. Tan, J.Z.-Y. Liu, A. Vijayan, M.-T. Chiu; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 15:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 29.08    /    Abstract ID: 117
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Tan K.-K.

Superselective microcoil mesenteric embolization in colonic diverticular haemorrhage in an Asian population
K.-K. Tan, D. Wong, R. Sim; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 39.02    /    Abstract ID: 144
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Tan K.-K.

Surgical management of diaphragmatic rupture after blunt trauma: an institution's experience over 6 years
K.-K. Tan, Z. Yan, A. Vijayan, M.-T. Chiu; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.21    /    Abstract ID: 64
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.    

Singapore

Tan K.Y.

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in elderly patients: a case-control study of 15 years of experience
K.Y. Tan, F. Konishi, Y.J. Kawamura, T. Maeda, K. Mizokami, J. Sasaki, S. Tsujinaka; Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical School, Saitama, Japan

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:48 hrs.    /    Session No: 39.05    /    Abstract ID: 147
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Singapore

Tan V.

Laparoscopic assisted low anterior resection for rectal endometriosis
V. Tan, K.S. Wong, Y.F. Fong; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 65.04    /    Abstract ID: 193
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

Singapore

Tan V.

Is locally advanced colon cancer always a contraindication to curative straight laparoscopic resection?
C.W. Law [1], V. Tan [2], K.S. Wong [1]; [1] Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, [2] National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 88    /    Abstract ID: 477
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Tan W.B.

Maggot debridement therapy: our initial experience and factors influencing outcomes
W.B. Tan, T.L. Foo, K.H. Chia, L.H. Ooi; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 137    /    Abstract ID: 526
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Singapore

Tan Y.S.

Risk factors associated with underestimation of malignancy in patients with ADH (atypical ductal hyperplasia) on image-guided biopsy: a retrospective study
Y.S. Tan, Y.Y. Tan; KK Women and Children's Hospital, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 102.01    /    Abstract ID: 247
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.    

Singapore

Teo L.T.

Solid organ angio-embolisation: a 90 day post procedure follow-up
L.T. Teo, F.X.Z. Li, M.T. Chiu, A. Vijayan, C. Manuis, U. Pua, D. Wong, K.T.S. Go; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.36    /    Abstract ID: 79
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.    

Singapore

Teo Y.X.

Does body mass index in Asians influence trauma management: a preliminary report
Y.X. Teo, L.T. Teo, K.T.S Go, Y.T. Yeo, A Vijayan, M.T. Chiu; Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.16    /    Abstract ID: 59
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.    

South Africa

Baatjes K.

Overcoming resource restrictions: intraoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer with existing infra-structure in a developing country
K. Baatjes; University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 10:54 hrs.    /    Session No: 176.03    /    Abstract ID: 364
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

South Africa

Basro S.

Young women with breast cancer in a limited resource environment
S. Basro, J.P. Apffelstaedt; University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 102.04    /    Abstract ID: 250
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.    

South Africa

Islam J.

A prospective audit of diagnostic laparoscopy in the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis
J. Islam [1], D.L. Clarke [2], S.R. Thomson [3], F. Ghimenton [2], D. Wilson [1], H. Dawood [2]; [1] Edendale Hospital, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, [2] Grey's Hospital, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, [3] Edendale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 105.02    /    Abstract ID: 265
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

South Africa

Rogers A.D.

Ventilator associated pneumonia in a paediatric burns centre
A.D. Rogers [1], H. Rode [2], C. Deal [2], A. Argent [2]; [1] Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, [2] Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 14:48 hrs.    /    Session No: 94.05    /    Abstract ID: 226
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

South Africa

Rogers A.D.

Fluid resuscitation in major burns: the problem of fluid creep
A.D. Rogers [1], J.S. Karpelowsky [2], A. Argent [2], A.J.W. Millar [2], H. Rode [2]; [1] Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, [2] Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 14:36 hrs.    /    Session No: 94.04    /    Abstract ID: 225
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Spain

Rodriguez J.M.

The causes and treatment of recurrent hyperparathyroidism after subtotal parathyroidectomy in MEN 1
J.M. Rodriguez [1], M. Balsalobre [1], J.J. Sancho [2], A. Goday [2], A. Ríos [1], N. Torregrosa [1], A. Sitges-Serra [2]; [1] Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain, [2] Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 08:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 57.02    /    Abstract ID: 171
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Spain

Sitges-Serra A.

Response of bone mineral density (BMD) one year after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in postmenopausal women with femoral neck osteopenia or osteoporosis
A. Sitges-Serra, J.J. Sancho, M.J. Peña, L. García, X. Nogués; Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 15:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 26.04    /    Abstract ID: 108
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Spain

Sitges-Serra A.

Significant weight difference between double parathyroid adenomas is the cause of false positive [ioPTH] test after resection of the first lesion
A. Sitges-Serra, F.J. Díaz-Aguirregoitia, A. De la Quintana, J Gil-Sánchez, J. Jimeno, J.J. Sancho; Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 14:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 89.03    /    Abstract ID: 219
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Sweden

Acosta S.

High fascial closure-rate with VAC- and mesh mediated traction (VACM) after long-term treatment with open abdomen (OA)
S. Acosta; Vascular Centre, Malmö, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 172.04    /    Abstract ID: 354
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Sweden

Arnesson L.-G.

Axillary surgery not needed in low risk breast cancer patients
L.-G. Arnesson, H. Fohlin, H. Sveinsdottir, Ch. Ingvar; Surgical Department, Linköping, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 176.01    /    Abstract ID: 362
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Sweden

Farahnak P.

Effects of parathyroidectomy on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism assessed by tissue Doppler imaging
P. Farahnak, M. Ring, M.J. Eriksson, K. Caidahl, L.-O. Farnebo, I.-L. Nilsson; Karolinska Institute Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 173    /    Abstract ID: 562
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Gimm O.

Super-selective venous sampling in patients with persistent primary hyperparathyroidism: a useful adjunct to imaging techniques
O. Gimm, L.G. Arnesson, P. Olofsson, O. Morales, C. Juhlin; University Hospital, Linkoping, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 231    /    Abstract ID: 620
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Hellman P.

Stenting of the superior mesenteric vein in midgut carcinoid disease with large mesenteric masses
P. Hellman [1], O. Hessman [1], P. Stalberg [1], G. Akerström [1], J. Hennings [1], L.-G. Eriksson [2], R. Nyman [2]; [1] Department of Surgery, Uppsala, Sweden, [2] Department of Radiology, Uppsala, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 14:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 194.04    /    Abstract ID: 382
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Sweden

Hultin H.

Pre-eclampsia and primary hyperparathyroidism: diseases of a common origin?
H. Hultin [1], P. Hellman [1], E. Lundgren [1], M. Olovsson [2], S. Montgomery [3], A. Ekbom [4], J. Rastad [5]; [1] Inst of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden, [2] Inst for Womens and Childrens Health, Uppsala, Sweden, [3] Dep of Primary Care and Social Medicine, London, UK, [4] Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, [5] County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 158    /    Abstract ID: 547
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Hultin H.

Left shifted calcium-PTH set point in obese patients before bariatric surgery
H. Hultin, P. Hellman, M. Sundbom; Inst of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 164    /    Abstract ID: 553
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Nilsson B.

Downstaging treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours improved resectability
B. Nilsson, H. Ahlman, A. Andersson; Department of Surgery, Gothenburg, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 43.03    /    Abstract ID: 165
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Sweden

Nilsson E.

Expression of somatostatin receptors in primary gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST)
E. Nilsson, B. Nilsson, H. Ahlman; Department of Surgery, Gothenburg, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 169    /    Abstract ID: 558
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Norenstedt S.

Breast cancer associated with primary hyperparathyroidism
S. Norenstedt [1], A. Ekbom [2], F. Granath [2], F. Wärnberg [3], J. Zedenius [1], I.-L. Nilsson [1]; [1] Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, [2] Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, [3] Department of Surgery, Uppsala Academic Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 15:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 99.01    /    Abstract ID: 235
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.    

Sweden

Norlen O.

Prophylactic cholecystectomy in midgut carcinoid disease
O. Norlen [1], O. Hessman [1], P. Stalberg [1], S. Welin [2], G. Akerstrom [1], P. Hellman [1]; [1] Department of Surgery, Uppsala, Sweden, [2] Department of Oncologic Endocrinology, Uppsala, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 57.01    /    Abstract ID: 170
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Sweden

Ryden L.

Does  analysis of biomarkers in tumour cells in  lymph node metastases give additional prognostic information in primary breast cancer?
L. Ryden, A.K. Falck, J. Kallonen, C. Hegard, G. Honeth, M. Ferno, P.O. Bendahl; Clinical Sciences, Lund, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 60.05    /    Abstract ID: 178
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Sweden

Sandelin K.

Pre and perioperative briefing can enhance saftey in high volume breast surgery
K. Sandelin, P. Westelt, H. Björne; Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 281    /    Abstract ID: 670
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Sandelin K.

Efficacy of pain relief protocol after immediate breast reconstruction
K. Sandelin [1], J. Karlsson [1], M. Hamnstedt [1], L.M. Petersson [2], P. Gannedahl [1]; [1] Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, [2] Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 277    /    Abstract ID: 666
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Swärd C.

[177Lu-DOTA0-Tyr3]-octreotate treatment in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: the value of measuring absorbed dose to the kidneys
C. Swärd, P. Bernhardt, E. Forssell-Aronsson, G. Berg, J. Svensson, M. Larsson, R. Norrlund, L. Kölby; Institute for Clinical Sciences, Göteborg, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 57.03    /    Abstract ID: 172
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

Sweden

Thulin A.

Introduction of a national quality register for gallstone surgery in Sweden
A. Thulin [1], G. Persson [2]; [1] Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, [2] Ryhov County Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 14:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 199.02    /    Abstract ID: 384
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Sweden

Wallin G.

How often is thyroid cancer an unexpected postoperative diagnosis?  Result from Scandinavian Quality Register for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
G. Wallin [1], E. Reihnér [2], A. Bergenfelz [3], S. Jansson [4], A. Kristoffersson [5], I. Lausen [6], H. Martensson [7]; [1] Dep of Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden, [2] Dept of Surgery Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, [3] Dept of Surgery Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden, [4] Dep of Surgery Sahlgrenska Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden, [5] Dep of Surgery Umea University Hospital, Umea, Sweden, [6] Dep of Surgery Rigshospitalet Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, [7] Dep of Surgery Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 240    /    Abstract ID: 629
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Sweden

Zoucas E.V.E.

Pelvic exenteration for advanced and recurrent malignancy
E.V.E. Zoucas, M.-L. Lydrup, S. Frederiksen, O. Jansson, P. Kannisto, W. Mansson, P. Gustafsson; Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 08:54 hrs.    /    Session No: 127.03    /    Abstract ID: 292
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Switzerland

Fahrner R.

"No visible scar" laparoscopic cholecystectomy: first experiences with transvaginal hybrid-NOTES cholecystectomy
R. Fahrner, R. Müller, O. Schöb; Spital Limmattal, Switzerland

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 11:06 hrs.    /    Session No: 137.04    /    Abstract ID: 308
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Switzerland

Vionnet M.

Efficiency of NSAID in the treatment of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: case report
M. Vionnet, I. Gunduz; Hôpital intercantonal de la Broye, Payerne, Switzerland

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 144    /    Abstract ID: 533
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Switzerland

Zingg U.

Prognostic influence of immunohistochemically detected lymph node micrometastasis and histological subtype in pN0 oesophageal cancer
U. Zingg [1], M. Montani [2], M. Busch [3], U. Metzger [3], P. Went [2], D. Oertli [1]; [1] Department of Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland, [2] Department of Pathology, Triemli Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland, [3] Department of Surgery, Triemli Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 161.03    /    Abstract ID: 314
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion