Latest IRCAD/EITS lectures

Doctor G Dapri (Belgium)

February 2010

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) has the potential advantages of reduced postoperative pain and reduced port-site complications. In this lecture, Dr. Giovanni Dapri presents new curved instruments for single access laparoscopic surgery and shows the feasibility of this approach for appendectomy and cholecystectomy in selected cases.

Professor D Mutter (France)

February 2010

In this lecture, Prof. Didier Mutter presents the various aspects of the laparoscopic approach in liver surgery, presenting the indications, the surgical technique, video demonstrations in different pathologies. The laparoscopic approach is feasible, has selected indications with many benefits for the patients but is a very challenging procedure, which needs advanced technology too.

Professor D Mutter (France)

February 2010

Incisional hernia is a common complication of abdominal surgery and it is often a source of long-term morbidity. The surgical treatment includes many different techniques and until today the choice may be difficult, remaining a challenge for the general surgeon. In this lecture, Prof. Didier Mutter presents the current options for the laparoscopic approach and shows video demonstrations.

Doctor T Ponsky (United States)

February 2010

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is feasible for a variety of adult and pediatric general surgical conditions, allowing for scarless abdominal operations. In this lecture, Dr. Todd Ponsky presents all the technical aspects of this approach demonstrating the types of trocars, systems and instruments with video demonstrations.

Doctor J Nassif (France)

February 2010

In this lecture, the preoperative assessment of endometriosis, especially bowel and bladder endometriosis, is discussed. The preoperative work-up facilitates the surgical management and defines any multidisciplinary approach, if needed. Physical exam, ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and other tests are outlined. Evidence-based medicine conclusions are also cited for each method of evaluation.