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

 

 

Ukraine

Bagirov M.

Treatment of benign stenosis of esophagus
M. Bagirov, R. Vereshako; National Medical Academy for Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, Ukraine

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 8.07    /    Abstract ID: 13
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

Ukraine

Bihalskyy I.

Pulmonary complications in acute pancreatitis: pathogenesis and prophylaxis
I. Bihalskyy, S. Chooklin, R. Vatseba; Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 41    /    Abstract ID: 430
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Ukraine

Chooklin S.

Combined miniinvasive treatment in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis
S. Chooklin; Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 114    /    Abstract ID: 503
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

Ukraine

Khomyak I.

Curative treatment of malignant periampullary tumors
V. Kopchak, I. Khomyak, A. Duvalko, K. Kopchak; National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology, Kiev, Ukraine

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 15:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 199.07    /    Abstract ID: 389
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Arulampalam T.

An enhanced recovery programme for elective colorectal surgery can be successfully applied in a community hospital setting
N.J.H. Sturt, J. Hendricks, T. Arulampalam, L. Cross, R.W. Motson; ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital University Foundation NHS Trust, Colchester, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 74.06    /    Abstract ID: 207
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Balasubramanian S.

OPG, RANK, RANKL and TRAIL expression in thyroid disease
S.K. Sood [1], S. Balasubramanian [1], B. Harrison [2]; [1] University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, [2] Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 106.02    /    Abstract ID: 273
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Cubitt J.

The management of small bowel obstruction in a busy District General Hospital
J. Cubitt, D. Nehra; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 21    /    Abstract ID: 410
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Cubitt J.

Open repair of giant hiatus hernia
J. Cubitt, N. Maftei, D. Nehra; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 11    /    Abstract ID: 400
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Fitzgerald J.E.F.

Investigation by CT or laparoscopy can reduce negative laparotomy rates in haemodynamically stable patients with abdominal stab injuries
J.E.F. Fitzgerald [1], A. Arshad [1], H. Thurley [1], A. Shiatis [1], J. Plumb [1], A. Brooks [2]; [1] Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom, [2] Royal Centre of Defense Medicine, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 15:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 29.07    /    Abstract ID: 116
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Fitzgerald J.E.F.

Massive transfusion in major trauma surgery: prognostic features and outcomes
J.E.F. Fitzgerald [1], R. Kerry [2], A. Brooks [3]; [1] Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom, [2] University of Nottingham Medical School, Nottingham, United Kingdom, [3] Royal Centre of Defense Medicine, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.22    /    Abstract ID: 65
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.    

United Kingdom

Fleming B.

Manubriotomy for mediastinal thyroid pathology
H. Markogiannakis, J. Lynn, B. Fleming; Department of Endocrine Surgery, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 166    /    Abstract ID: 555
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Fleming B.

Partial upper median sternotomy for mediastinal parathyroid pathology
H. Markogiannakis, J. Lynn, B. Fleming; Department of Endocrine Surgery, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 26.02    /    Abstract ID: 106
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Fries A.

Paradigm change in primary laparotomy in UK forward hospitals
A. Fries, D. Bowley, M. Midwinter; Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:18 hrs.    /    Session No: 179.05    /    Abstract ID: 372
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Hakeem A.R.

Does short course pre op radiotherapy (SCPRT) increase the incidence of pelvic sepsis following rectal cancer surgery?
R. Sivakumar, A.R. Hakeem, L. Maraqa, R. Hind, M. Dube, K. Badrinath; Kings Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.09    /    Abstract ID: 93
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.    

United Kingdom

Hakeem A.R.

Shorter learning curve for TAPP inguinal hernia repair: a single surgeon experience
A.R. Hakeem, R. Sivakumar, J.S. Muen; Bassetlaw District General Hospital, Worksop, Sheffield, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.03    /    Abstract ID: 87
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.    

United Kingdom

Helme S.M.E.

Is prophylactic low molecular weight heparin safe after thyroidectomy?
S.M.E. Helme, A. Ter, T. Duff, P. Sinha; Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, Kent, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 193    /    Abstract ID: 582
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Helme S.M.E.

Parathyroid "incidentalomas" found during thyroid surgery: should they be removed?
S.M.E. Helme, A. Lulsegged, P. Sinha; Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, Kent, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 207    /    Abstract ID: 596
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Khorsandi S.E.

The development of an endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency probe for endobiliary ablation in the management of malignant biliary obstruction: initial in vivo experiments
S.E. Khorsandi [1], D. Zacharoulis [2], S. Potamianos [3], D. Westaby [4], L.R. Jiao [1], N.A. Habib [1]; [1] Department of BioSurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom, [2] Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece, [3] University Hospital of Larissa, Department of Gastrenterology, Larissa, Greece, [4] Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Gastroenterology, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:06 hrs.    /    Session No: 64.04    /    Abstract ID: 188
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Khorsandi S.E.

A pilot study on the use of a novel radiofrequency vascular catheter in the multimodal management of primary and secondary cancers of the liver
S.E. Khorsandi [1], P. Kysela [1], V. Valek [2], O.M.S. Olufemi [3], I. Lázár [3], V. Prochazka [4], N.A. Habib [5]; [1] Department of BioSurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom, [2] Department of Radiology, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, [3] Borsod County Teaching Hospital, Miskolc, Hungary, [4] Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Ostrava, Czech Republic, [5] EMcision Ltd, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 136.06    /    Abstract ID: 302
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Khorsandi S.E.

Short term data from a pilot study on a new bipolar radiofrequency ablation/aspirator device in the management of liver cancer
S.E. Khorsandi [1], D. Zacharoulis [2], P. Vavra [1], J. Dostalik [3], G. Navarra [4], L.R. Jiao [1], N.A. Habib [5]; [1] Department of BioSurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom, [2] Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece, [3] Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Ostrava, Czech Republic, [4] Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy, [5] EMcision Ltd, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 10.06    /    Abstract ID: 32
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Khorsandi S.E.

Pilot clinical study on a new bipolar radiofrequency ablation device in the endoscopic palliation of rectal cancer (Endoblate)
S.E. Khorsandi [1], P. Vavra [1], J. Dostalik [2], D. Zacharoulis [3], S.A. Khan [1], N.A. Habib [4]; [1] Department of BioSurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom, [2] Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Ostrava, Czech Republic, [3] Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece, [4] EMcision Ltd, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 74.07    /    Abstract ID: 208
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Kirkby-Bott J.

Pre-operative vitamin D deficiency predicts post-operative hypocalcaemia after thyroidectomy
J. Kirkby-Bott [1], M.L. Cowan [2], H. Markogiannakis [1], B. Fleming [1], F.F. Palazzo [1]; [1] Hammersmith Hospital Imperial College NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom, [2] St George's Hospital Medical School, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 170    /    Abstract ID: 559
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Kirkby-Bott J.

Early report of ultrasound vocal cord assessment in patients undergoing cervicotomy
J. Kirkby-Bott, A. Mortier, G. Royle, C. Rubin, K. Dewbury; Southampton University Hospitals Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 65.05    /    Abstract ID: 194
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Kwak H.

Untreated comorbidity in severely obese patients: important lessons for non-bariatric surgeons
M. Larvin [1], H. Kwak [1], M. Mulla [1], J. Ahmed [2], P.C. Leeder [2], G. Tan [1]; [1] University of Nottingham School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health, Derby, UK, [2] East Midlands Regional Bariatric Surgical Service, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 252    /    Abstract ID: 641
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Lambert A.W.

Military torso trauma: which, or how many, surgeons deploy?
A.W. Lambert [1], M.J. Midwinter [1], S. Pengelly [1], A. Matheson [1], D. Howes [2], A.J. Burgess [2]; [1] Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit, Plymouth, United Kingdom, [2] Royal College of Defence Medicine, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 10:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 179.02    /    Abstract ID: 369
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Lambert A.W.

Surgery in an Afghan population: is pictorial consent and injury pattern recognition identification of patients appropriate?
A.S. Matheson, D. Howes, M.J. Midwinter, A.W. Lambert; Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, RCDM, Birmingham, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 296    /    Abstract ID: 685
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

United Kingdom

Lambert A.W.

A uni-directional tunneller for inguinal orchidopexy
A.W. Lambert [1], J. Evans [1], C. Cosgrove [2], S. Huddart [3]; [1] Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, United Kingdom, [2] Royal College of Defence Medicine, United Kingdom, [3] University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:48 hrs.    /    Session No: 103.05    /    Abstract ID: 261
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Larvin M.

Could cannabinoids restore lost gut barrier function in shock?
M. Larvin, A. Alhamoruni, J. Lund, S. O'Sullivan; University of Nottingham School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health, Derby, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 9.12    /    Abstract ID: 25
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.    

United Kingdom

Lobo D.N.

The effect of volume loading with 1 litre intravenous infusions of 0.9% saline, 4% succinylated gelatine (Gelofusine®) and 6% hydroxyethyl starch (Voluven®) on blood volume and endocrine responses: a randomised, three-way crossover study in
D.N. Lobo [1], Z. Stanga [2], M.M. Aloysius [1], C. Wicks [1], Q.M. Nunes [3], K.L. Ingram [3], L. Risch [4], S.P. Allison [1]; [1] Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre Biomedical Research Unit, Nottingham, United Kingdom, [2] Inselspital, Berne, Switzerland, [3] Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK, [4] Centre des Laboratories Medicaux, Liebefeld, Switzerland

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 9.08    /    Abstract ID: 21
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.    

United Kingdom

Lobo D.N.

Lateral thermal spread: comparison of monopolar and bipolar diathermy, the harmonic scalpel and the ligasure
P.A. Sutton, S. Awad, A.C. Perkins, D.N. Lobo; Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre Biomedical Research Unit, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.16    /    Abstract ID: 100
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.    

United Kingdom

Maftei N.

Cross-sectional appraisal of Barrett's oesophagus surveillance at a large centre in UK
N. Maftei, K. Devalia, D.N. Nehra; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 08:54 hrs.    /    Session No: 126.03    /    Abstract ID: 286
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Maftei N.

Management of open abdominal wounds with vacuum assisted closure therapy
N. Maftei, K.D. Devalia, D.N. Nehra; Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 10:54 hrs.    /    Session No: 11.03    /    Abstract ID: 36
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Marron C.D.

Patient's perception of infection control and clinician ability related to surgeons dress and bare below the elbows policies
C.D. Marron, A.G. Robinson, I.T.K. Cunningham, A. McKinley, P.H. Blair, D.W. Harkin; Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 11.01    /    Abstract ID: 34
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Midwinter M.

Avoiding cavity surgery in penetrating torso trauma:  the role of the CT scan
J.E. Smith [1], M. Midwinter [2], A. Lambert [2]; [1] Academic Department of Military Emergency Medicine, RCDM, Birmingham, UK, [2] Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, RCDM, Birmingham, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.20    /    Abstract ID: 63
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.    

United Kingdom

Paily A.J.

Normal looking pathological appendix
A.J. Paily, G. Tse, R. Ravindran; Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:48 hrs.    /    Session No: 32.05    /    Abstract ID: 129
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Pringle K.

Single port "scarless" laparoscopic surgery: experience of the first 50 cases
E. MacDonald, K. Pringle, B. Alkari, I. Ahmed; Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 137.06    /    Abstract ID: 310
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Rashid F.

Elevated preoperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio does not predict survival following surgery for oesophageal cancer
F. Rashid [1], N. Waraich [2], J. Ahmed [2], P.C. Leeder [2], S.Y. Iftikhar [2]; [1] University of Nottingham, The Derby Medical School, Department of GI Surgery, Derby, DE223DT, Derby, UK, [2] Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 169.01    /    Abstract ID: 331
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.    

United Kingdom

Rashid F.

Laparoscopic repair of large atypical diaphragmatic hiatus hernia for intermittent gastric volvulus in the presence of severe kyphosis
F. Rashid [1], S.Y. Iftikhar [2]; [1] University of Nottingham,The Derby Medical School, Department of GI Surgery, Derby, DE223DT, Derby, UK, [2] Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 12.03    /    Abstract ID: 41
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Siddiqui M.R.S.

Clinical effectiveness of the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing abdominal surgery
M.R.S. Siddiqui; c/o Mr Baigs Secretary, Washington Suite, Worthing Hospital, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2NE, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 39.08    /    Abstract ID: 150
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Standley D.

Trans-pelvic gunshot wounds: potential multidisciplinary mayhem!
D. Standley [1], A. Matheson [1], D. Howes [1], J.E. Smith [2], A.J. Burgess [1], M.J. Midwinter [3], A.W. Lambert [1]; [1] Defence Medical Services, United Kingdom, [2] Academic Department of Military Emergency Medicine, Birmingham, United Kingdom, [3] Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 179.01    /    Abstract ID: 368
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Thomas W.E.G.

An integrated progession of learning using the intercollegiate surgical curriculum
W.E.G. Thomas, K. Smith; Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 31.03    /    Abstract ID: 120
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Vats A.

Using a multi-method user centred, prospective hazard analysis to assess information transfer in a surgical care pathway
K. Nagpal, A. Vats, A. Smith, C. Vincent, K. Moorthy; Department of Biosurgery & Surgical Technology, Imperial College, London, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 17:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 106.07    /    Abstract ID: 278
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Vats A.

Conventional vs. minimally invasive oesophagectomy: outcomes in English hospitals between 1996 and 2008
K. Nagpal [1], A.I. Lazzarino [2], A. Vats [1], A. Bottle [2], O. Faiz [1], K. Moorthy [1], P. Ayllin [2]; [1] Department of Biosurgery & Surgical Technology, Imperial College, London, UK, [2] Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 09:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 63.06    /    Abstract ID: 184
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

United Kingdom

Villatoro E.

Spot urinary IFABP on admission is superior to Apache II scores as a prognostic tool in acute pancreatitis
E. Villatoro [1], M. Mulla [1], R. Hall [2], M. Larvin [1]; [1] University of Nottingham School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health, Derby, UK, [2] General Surgical Directorate, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 09:18 hrs.    /    Session No: 168.05    /    Abstract ID: 327
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Aboutanos M.B.

Urban trauma vs. rural trauma: should prevention efforts be similar - results of a regional trauma registry
R.R. Ivatury [1], M.B. Aboutanos [2], F.E. Mora [2], L.G. Wolfe [2], M.P. Duong [2]; [1] Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, USA, [2] International Trauma System Development Program, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Va, USA

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.12    /    Abstract ID: 55
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.    

USA

Aboutanos M.B.

Ratification of IATSIC/WHO's Guidelines for Essential Trauma Care assessment in the South American region
M.B. Aboutanos [1], F.E. Mora [1], E.B. Rodas [2], J.C. Salamea [3], R.R. Ivatury [1]; [1] International Trauma System Development Program, Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA, [2] Department of Surgery, Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Fl, USA, [3] Cinterandes Foundation, Ecuador

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 70.06    /    Abstract ID: 201
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Arora A.

Pancreatic fistula rate (PFR) using the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula Definition (ISGPF)
A. Arora, K. Nichols, J. Matyas; Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 09:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 168.06    /    Abstract ID: 328
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Arora S.

Gender differences in symptoms and their improvement after parathyroidectomy
S. Arora, C. Seaberg, R. Prinz; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 179    /    Abstract ID: 568
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Arora S.

Minimally invasive surgery in re-operative parathyroidectomy: less is more
S. Arora, J. Yoo, P. Balash, R. Prinz; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 180    /    Abstract ID: 569
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Bargren A.

Diagnostic utility of fine-needle aspiration cytology in pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer
A. Bargren [1], G. Meyer-Rochow [2], M. Sywak [2], L. Delbridge [2], H. Chen [1], S. Sidhu [2]; [1] Department of Surgery University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States, [2] Endocrine Surgical Department University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 173.01    /    Abstract ID: 357
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Bargren A.E.

A rising IoPTH level immediately after parathyroid resection: are additional hyperfunctioning glands always present?
M. Cook, A.E. Bargren, S. Pitt, S. Schaefer, R. Sippel, H. Chen; University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 171    /    Abstract ID: 560
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Belle J.M.

Disparity in educational needs between urban and rural surgeons in India
J.M. Belle [1], R.A. Bang [2], D. Kelkar [3], S.A. Lagoo-Deenadayalan [4]; [1] Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, United States, [2] SEARCH, Gadchiroli, India, [3] DMH, Pune, India, [4] Duke University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Durham, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 24.20    /    Abstract ID: 104
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.    

USA

Berber E.

Laparoscopic robotic partial liver resection
G. Tellioglu, N. Walks, J. Fung, E. Berber; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, United States

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 08:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 65.01    /    Abstract ID: 190
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

USA

Broome J.T.

Outcome of patients requiring tracheostomy placement related to thyroid disorders
B.S. Miller, P.G. Gauger, J.T. Broome, R.E. Burney, N.W. Thompson, G.M. Doherty; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 168    /    Abstract ID: 557
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Chen H.

PI3K-Akt pathway activation: a marker of malignant potential and a therapeutic target in pheochromocytoma
J.T. Adler, D.G. Hottinger, M. Kunnimalaiyaan, H. Chen; University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 10:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 121.04    /    Abstract ID: 282
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Chen H.

Utilization of NP-59 scanning in the workup of adrenal hyperfunction and its impact on clinical decision-making
S.N. Pinchot, B. Zarebczan, H. Chen, R.S. Sippel; University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 201    /    Abstract ID: 590
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Clark D.E.

Predicting risk-adjusted mortality for trauma patients: logistic versus multilevel logistic models
D.E. Clark [1], E.L. Hannan [2], C. Wu [3]; [1] Maine Medical Center, Portland ME, United States, [2] State University of New York, Albany NY, United States, [3] Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, Hershey PA, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.41    /    Abstract ID: 84
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.    

USA

Cothren C.C.

Blunt cerebrovascular injuries in the child
C.C. Cothren, L.E. Zumwinkle, W.L. Biffl, D.A. Partrick, J.L. Kashuk, J.L. Johnson, E.E. Moore; Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 12:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 16.13    /    Abstract ID: 56
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.    

USA

Farley D.R.

Characteristics Influencing survival in follicular thyroid cancer
R.S. Maricevich, C.S. Grant, G.B. Thompson, M.L. Richards, L.A. Erickson, R.V. Lloyd, J.A. van Heerden, D.R. Farley; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 186    /    Abstract ID: 575
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Gosnell J.

Does intraoperative parathyroid gland size impact operative success?
M.A. Guerrero [1], J. Gosnell [1], D.M. Elaraj [2], J. Hwang [1], I. Suh [1], M.R. Vriens [1], O.H. Clark [1], Q.-Y. Duh [1], E. Kebebew [1]; [1] University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States, [2] Northwestern University Memorial Hospital, Chicago, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 191    /    Abstract ID: 580
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Grant C.S.

The risks and adequacy of an optimized surgical approach to the primary surgical management of papillary thyroid carcinoma treated during 1999-2006
C.S. Grant [1], J.M. Stulak [1], G.B. Thompson [1], D.R. Farley [1], M.L. Richards [1], C.C. Reading [2], J.W. Charboneau [2], I.D. Hay [1]; [1] Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States, [2] Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 09:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 162.04    /    Abstract ID: 321
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Greene F.L.

The breast health navigator as a quality indicator in the war on breast cancer
F.L. Greene, G. Sauzier; Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

Presentation Details:                         Poster Discussion    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 102.07    /    Abstract ID: 253
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.    

USA

Greene F.L.

TN categorization for rectal and colon cancer based on national survival outcome data
F.L. Greene [1], L.L. Gunderson [2], J.M. Jessup [3], D.J. Sargent [4], A. Stewart [5]; [1] Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA, [2] Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, [3] National Cancer Institute, Washington, DC, USA, [4] Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA, [5] American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 172.05    /    Abstract ID: 355
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Haider A.H.

Survival risk ratios in the barell matrix: a novel method to compare trauma outcomes between countries
A.H. Haider [1], D.C. Chang [1], D.T. Efron [1], E.R. Haut [1], K.A. Stevens [1], J.P. Crompton [1], T.A. Oyetunji [2], E.E. Cornwell III [2], M. Segui-Gomez [3]; [1] Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA, [2] Howard University College of Medicine, USA, [3] European Center for Injury Prevention, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 10:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 70.02    /    Abstract ID: 197
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Hay I.D.

Long-term outcome in 215 children and adolescents with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) treated during 1940 through 2008
I.D. Hay, T. Gonzalez-Losada, M. Hutchinson, M. Reinalda, J. Honetschlager, P. Tebben, M. Richards, G. Thompson; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 36.02    /    Abstract ID: 138
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Jones W.A.

Breast enlargement vs cancer: a bizarre complication of CHF
W.A. Jones, A.E. Barber; University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 268    /    Abstract ID: 657
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Jones W.A.

Cerium nitrate decreases systemic inflammation associated with major burn injury
W.A. Jones, M. Bennasi, A.E. Barber; University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 14:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 94.02    /    Abstract ID: 223
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Jones W.A.

Iatrogenic surgical trauma induces dramatic fluid shifts
W.A. Jones, T. Steljes, A.E. Barber; University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 11:06 hrs.    /    Session No: 9.04    /    Abstract ID: 17
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Kebebew E.

Does molecular testing improve the accuracy of thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy? A prospective clinical trial
W. Moses, K. Johansing, J. Weng, E. Khanafshar, B.M. Ljung, E. Kebebew; UCSF, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 5.01    /    Abstract ID: 1
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Kim J.H.

Genetic variation of TP53 and MDM2 in adrenocortical carcinoma
J.H. Kim [1], K.J. Bussey [1], M. Wandoloski [1], K. Delgiorno [1], M.T. Barrett [1], M.J. Demeure [2]; [1] Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, United States, [2] Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 160    /    Abstract ID: 549
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Kuhls D.A.

International disaster training: basic disaster life support (BDLS) course improves Thai physician, nurse and EMT confidence to respond to mass casualty disasters
D.A. Kuhls [1], P. Coule [2], D.M. Carrison [1], C.M. Chua [1], C.L. Heath [2], N. Wora-Urai [3], T. Kanchanarin [3]; [1] University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA, [2] Medical College of Georgia, Georgia, [3] Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 70.01    /    Abstract ID: 196
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Kundel A.

Parathyroidectomy is more effective than calcimimetics at reversing bone demineralization in primary hyperparathyroidism
A. Kundel, D. Zackson, M. Kato, T.S. Moo, D. Duitrago, J.A. Ricci, T.J. Fahey, III, R. Zarnegar; Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 233    /    Abstract ID: 622
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Kunnimalaiyaan M.

Histone deacetylase inhibitors activates Notch1 signaling and suppresses tumor progression in follicular thyroid cancer in vivo
L. Ning, H. Chen, M. Kunnimalaiyaan; University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 162    /    Abstract ID: 551
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Lairmore T.C.

Minimally invasive adrenalectomy: retroperitoneoscopic versus transperitoneal approach
K.S. Hamid, S.K. Snyder, T.C. Lairmore; Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 235    /    Abstract ID: 624
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Latifi R.

Virtual surgical volunteerism for the developing world: a new paradigm
R. Latifi [1], R.C. Merrell [2], P. Rhee [1], C.R. Doarn [3], G.J. Hadeed [1]; [1] The University of Arizona, Tucson, United States, [2] Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, United States, [3] University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:48 hrs.    /    Session No: 31.05    /    Abstract ID: 122
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Lee J.E.

Mitotane for treatment of advanced adrenal cortical carcinoma(ACC): relationship of drug level and length of treatment to disease progression
E.G. Grubbs, G.G. Callender, N.D. Perrier, A.T. Phan, J.E. Lee; UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 10:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 121.05    /    Abstract ID: 283
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Lee J.E.

Comparison of adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC) staging systems by combined large database analysis
E.G. Grubbs [1], Y. Xing [1], G.G. Callender [1], N.D. Perrier [1], D.B. Evans [2], A.T. Phan [1], J.E. Lee [1]; [1] UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, United States, [2] Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 09:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 121.01    /    Abstract ID: 279
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Lee L.

Enterolithiasis causing small bowel obstruction: an unusual condition seen in long standing Crohn's disease
L. Lee, R. Pullarkat, S. Okosun, T. Waked, M. Griffen, S. Fakhry, H.D. Reines; INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 149    /    Abstract ID: 538
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Macleod J.

Trauma and critical care training in Kenya and Zambia: evaluation of the impact of acute trauma care and fundamental critical care support courses on the knowledge and confidence of participants
J. Macleod [1], C. Keyes [1], M. Okech [2], M. Labib [3], E. Lupasha [3], M. Nthele [3]; [1] Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, United States, [2] Nakuru Provinical Hospital, Nakuru, Kenya, [3] Universty Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 100.01    /    Abstract ID: 239
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Maggio P.

Evolving management of blunt thoracic aortic injuries
P. Maggio [1], A. Caffarelli [1], S. Brundage [1], R. Mitchell [2], D. Spain [1]; [1] Stanford University, Stanford, United States, [2] Stanford University, Stanford, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 14:36 hrs.    /    Session No: 29.04    /    Abstract ID: 113
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Mazzaglia P.J.

Surgeon-performed ultrasound in patients referred for thyroid disease improves patient care by minimizing performance of unnecessary procedures, and optimizing surgical treatment
P.J. Mazzaglia; Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, Providence, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 14:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 194.02    /    Abstract ID: 380
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Mazzaglia P.J.

Normalization of two week post-operative parathyroid hormone values in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: four gland exploration compared to focused-approach surgery
P.J. Mazzaglia, J.M. Monchik; Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, Providence, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 36.05    /    Abstract ID: 141
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Meier D.E.

Opportunities and improvisations: tips for successful pediatric surgical volunteer work in underserved areas
D.E. Meier; Texas Tech U. HSC El Paso, El Paso, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 17:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 103.07    /    Abstract ID: 263
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Meier D.E.

Peritoneal drainage for newborn intestinal perforation: primary treatment or unnecessary delay?
D.E. Meier, M. Ahmeti; Texas Tech U. HSC El Paso, El Paso, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 103.01    /    Abstract ID: 257
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Miller B.S.

Laparoscopic resection is inappropriate in patients with known or suspected adrenocortical carcinoma
B.S. Miller, J.B. Ammori, P.G. Gauger, J.T. Broome, G.D. Hammer, G.M. Doherty; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 09:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 121.02    /    Abstract ID: 280
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Miller B.S.

An international perspective on ultrasound training and use for thyroid and parathyroid disease
B.S. Miller, P.G. Gauger, J.T. Broome, R.E. Burney, G.M. Doherty; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 14:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 194.01    /    Abstract ID: 379
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Moo T.A.

Impact of prophylactic central neck lymph node dissection on recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma
T.A. Moo [1], J.F. McGill [2], B. Umunna [1], J.D. Allendorf [2], J.A. Lee [2], T.J. Fahey, III [1], R. Zarnegar [1]; [1] New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, United States, [2] New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Medical Center, New York, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 36.01    /    Abstract ID: 137
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Moran E.A.

NOTES perforated viscus repair successful and comparable to laparoscopy in a porcine model
E.A. Moran, C.J. Gostout, J. Bingener; Mayo Clinic-Rochester, Rochester, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 10:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 137.01    /    Abstract ID: 305
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Portillo G.

The laparoscopic treatment of achalasia: long term follow up
G. Portillo, M. Franklin; Texas Endosurgery Institute, San Antonio, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 10:42 hrs.    /    Session No: 8.02    /    Abstract ID: 8
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Portillo G.

Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, notes extraction vs. counter incision: a prospective study
G. Portillo, M. Franklin; Texas Endosurgery Institute, San Antonio, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Wednesday, 09.09.2009, 11:18 hrs.    /    Session No: 137.05    /    Abstract ID: 309
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Robson M.C.

Amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution accelerates healing of experimental partial-thickness burns
M.C. Robson [1], W.G. Payne [2], T.L. Wachtel [2], C.A. Smith [3], M.G. Uberti [2], D.K. Naidu [1], R.E. Salas [1], F. Ko [2]; [1] Dept. of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States, [2] Inst. of Tissue Regeneration, Repair, Rehabilitation, Bay Pines, Florida, United States, [3] Stemnion, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 14:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 94.03    /    Abstract ID: 224
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Sally M.

The use of shRNA technology to inhibit development of hepatocellular carcinoma
M. Sally, M. Grompe; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 172.03    /    Abstract ID: 353
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Schraut W.H.

The morbidity of one-stage liver-colorectal resections for advanced malignant disease
W.H. Schraut, D.A. Geller, C.T. Gamblin; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 126    /    Abstract ID: 515
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Sharma J.

The value of intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring (IOPTH) and multi-modal localization in reoperative parathyroid surgery (REOPS)
J. Sharma [1], M. Milas [2], C.J. Weber [1]; [1] Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, United States, [2] Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 16:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 36.04    /    Abstract ID: 140
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Sharma J.

Near-total parathyroidectomy stabilizes coronary calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease
J. Sharma [1], A. Khan [1], M. Milas [2], J. Bailey [1], T. Dodson [1], P. Raggi [1], C.J. Weber [1]; [1] Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, United States, [2] Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 192    /    Abstract ID: 581
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Siddiqui S.

Pre-operative localization of parathyroid adenoma by 4D-CT
S. Siddiqui, S. Gandhi, H.S. Nelson, M. Mancini; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 205    /    Abstract ID: 594
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Siperstein A.

The technique of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation in a patient with previous hepatectomy
G. Tellioglu, N. Walks, A. Siperstein, E. Berber; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, United States

Presentation Details:                         Video/CD-Rom    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 08:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 65.02    /    Abstract ID: 191
Time allotted:  12 minutes presentation & 3 minutes discussion

USA

Sippel R.S.

Secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism: the utility of ioPTH monitoring
S.C. Pitt, H. Chen, R.S. Sippel; University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 10:45 hrs.    /    Session No: 173.02    /    Abstract ID: 358
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Snyder S.K.

Reducing recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during central level VI lymph node dissection for thyroid cancer
S.K. Snyder, T.C. Lairmore, R.W. Watson, L. Ward, J. Song; Scott&White Clinic / Texas A&M U Health Science Center, School of Medicine, Temple, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 237    /    Abstract ID: 626
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Solorzano C.C.

Factors contributing to operative failure in the era of focused parathyroidectomy: a contemporary series
J.I. Lew [1], M. Rivera [2], C.C. Solorzano [1]; [1] University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States, [2] University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 243    /    Abstract ID: 632
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Soop M.

Safety, feasibility, and short-term outcomes of laparoscopically assisted primary ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease
M. Soop [1], D.W. Larson [1], K. Malireddy [1], R.R. Cima [1], T.M. Young-Fadok [2], E.J. Dozois [1]; [1] Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA, [2] Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:24 hrs.    /    Session No: 42.08    /    Abstract ID: 162
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Traugott A.

18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) excludes malignancy in indeterminate thyroid nodules
A. Traugott [1], F. Dehdashti [1], E. Fialkowski [1], K. Trinkaus [1], F. Quayle [1], J. Moley [1], M. Cohen [2]; [1] Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, [2] University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 09:30 hrs.    /    Session No: 162.05    /    Abstract ID: 322
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Truitt M.S.

Out with the old in with the new: a novel approach to treating pain associated with rib fractures
M.S. Truitt, D. Amos, A. Mangram, M. Lorenzo, E. Dunn; Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:15 hrs.    /    Session No: 70.04    /    Abstract ID: 199
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Truitt M.S.

Civilian and military trauma: does civilian training prepare you for the battlefield?
M.S. Truitt, A. Mangram, M. Lorenzo, D. Amos, E. Dunn; Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, USA

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 11:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 70.03    /    Abstract ID: 198
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Velasquez J.P.E.

Surgical instrument design and development: rationale for new products and structures -  developing innovative concepts into reality
J.P.E. Velasquez; Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 143    /    Abstract ID: 532
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Wilhelm S.M.

Total thyroidectomy is superior to subtotal thyroidectomy for management of Graves' disease in the United States
S.M. Wilhelm, C.R. McHenry; University Hospitals/ Case Medical Center, Cleveland, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Thursday, 10.09.2009, 11:00 hrs.    /    Session No: 173.03    /    Abstract ID: 359
Time allotted:  10 minutes presentation & 5 minutes discussion

USA

Yeh M.W.

Algorithmic management of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia
J.M.T. Bath, M. Mossanen, P.H.G. Ituarte, M.W. Yeh; UCLA Endocrine Surgical Unit, Los Angeles, United States

Presentation Details:                         Poster Exhibition     /    Session No: PE 204    /    Abstract ID: 593
Time allotted: Poster Exhibition from Monday, 07.09.2009 noon to Thursday, 10.09.2009    

USA

Zielinski M.D.

Need for operative treatment in patients with acute small bowel obstruction: a predictive multivariate analysis
M.D. Zielinski, P.W. Eiken, M.P. Bannon, S.F. Heller, C.M. Lohse, M. Huebner, M.G. Sarr; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Monday, 07.09.2009, 17:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 42.07    /    Abstract ID: 161
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion

USA

Zonies D.

Global survey of trauma & burn education
D. Zonies [1], R. Maier [1], I. Civil [2], A. Eid [3], B. Geisler [3], C. Mock [4]; [1] University of Washington, Seattle, United States, [2] IATSIC, Auckland, New Zealand, [3] International Federation of Medical Students Association, Ferney-Voltaire, France, [4] World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Presentation Details:                         Free Paper (oral)    /    Date/Time: Tuesday, 08.09.2009, 16:12 hrs.    /    Session No: 100.02    /    Abstract ID: 240
Time allotted:  8 minutes presentation & 4 minutes discussion