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Surgeon Resources



Case 1: Sleeve Gastrectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
sleeve gastrectomy, bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve, greater curvature, short gastric vessels, transection
Case 2: Transposition of the Omentum, procedure for Moyamoya Disease
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
omental harvesting, moyamoya disease, neurosurgery, transposition of omentum, omentum
Case 3: Proctocolectomy with ileal-anal pouch creation
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
j-pouch, ileo-anal pouch, pouch creation, proctocolectomy, Crohn’s disease, mesentery
Endoscopic Transoral Stapling of Post-Traumatic Esophageal Diverticulum
Courtesy of:
Drs. Kuenzler, Fischer, Quraishi, Roman (Hackensack University Medical Center and NY University)
Key points:
narrated, 5 mm Stapler, 12 year old female with esophageal diverticulum
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
3 mm Sealer, adrenal gland in a neuroblastoma
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflex Procedure / Nissen Fundoplication
Courtesy of:
Drs. Holcomb and Rothenberg (Mercy Hospital, RMHC)
Key points:
subtitles only, from IPEG Video Series, 3mm Sealer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Courtesy of:
Bethany Slater, M.D., M.B.A. Associate Professor UChicago Medicine
Key points:
CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, laparascopic Appendectomy in adolescent patient
Laparoscopic Assisted Pull-through for Hirschsprung’s Disease
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer used for dissection, 3.2 kg newborn with Hirschsprung's Disease
Laparoscopic Bowel Resection and Intracorporeal Anastomsis (for NEC stricture)
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, 28wk premature infant born with TEF developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) 3 weeks later. UGI showed evidence of stricture at 8 weeks of age. Mid-ileal stricture and Meckel's Diverticulum was discovered. Sealer used to mobilize bowel throughout procedure. Stapler used for bowel resection and an intracorporeal anastamosis.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
5 mm Stapler used for the dilated cystic duct in a 16 yo male
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer, 2-site mini-laparoscopic approach, sealer is used for dissection and skelotonization of the duct (for clips) and the cystic artery (sealed)
Laparoscopic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Courtesy of:
Irving Zamora, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor of Surgery Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Key points:
CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer, dissecting in tight spaces during a left CDH in 13mo female
Laparoscopic Ladd’s for Malrotation
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer, infant with malrotation (a continuous duodenum that did not cross the midline), sealer used for dividing Ladd's bands, mobilization and de-rotation of entire bowel
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, infant with renal vascular hypertension
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer, Nissen Fundoplication
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer, 1 year old 12 kg, multi-funtional tool for dissection and sealing across a range of vessels with minimal thermal spread
Laparoscopic Pull Through for Imperforate Anus
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, male infant with high imperforate anus, fine dissection along serosa of bowel wall, deep pelvis dissection, limited thermal spread to avoid risk of damage to vas defrens, bladder, ureter, nerves, and other structures in the deep pelvis. Stapler used for the high bladder neck fistula.
Laparoscopic Repair of a Duodenal Atresia
Courtesy of:
Dr. Arnaud Bonnard (Robert Debre Hospital, France)
Key points:
surgeon training webinar from May 15th, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler
Laparoscopic Repair of a Duodenal Atresia and Ladd’s Procedure
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, 1d old prenatal diagnosis of Duodenal Atresia, Malrotation, and an associated Meckel's Diverticulum
Laparoscopic Repair of a Jejunal Atresia
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 5 mm Stapler and 3 mm Sealer, 2.9 kg newborn with bowel obstruction, Jejunal Atresia with an Apple Peel Defect, 3 mm sealer used for dissecting mesentary and mobilizing bowel, Endostapler used for resection of bowel and an intracorporeal anastomosis
Laparoscopic Repair of a Jejunal Atresia
Courtesy of:
Dr. Arnaud Bonnard (Robert Debre Hospital, France)
Key points:
surgeon training webinar from May 15th, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler
Laparoscopic Resection of Intestinal Duplication Cyst
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, full term infant, 3 weeks old, prenatal diagnosis. Resection of intestinal duplication cyst and an intracorporeal stapled anastomosis
Laparoscopic Resection of Mesenteric Cyst
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
3 mm Sealer, posterior aspect of the mesocolon and adherent to duodenum.
Mini Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 5 mm Stapler, 16yo female, 24h hx of RLQ pain
Periaortic and Perinephric Lymph Node Biopsy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Irving Zamora (Vanderbilt)
Key points:
CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer, Periaortic and Perinephric Lymph Node Biopsy, dual action jaws facilitate dissection, Trinity is used as a multifunctional surgical instrument
Single Site Appendectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, modified single site appendectomy leaves an almost scarless defect
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Courtesy of:
Drs. Kanika Bowen-Jallow and Samreen (UTMB)
Key points:
CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer, Sleeve Gastrectomy in 38 year old 115 kg patient. <1 mm thermal spread-safe to use near the stomach without risk of injury, quick seals through omentum and gastric vessel bundles
The 5MM Appendectomy, featuring the JustRight™ 5mm Stapler
Key points:
(marketing video) The 5 mm Stapler provides improved access, options for port placement, and visualization compated to competitor adult endostaplers. This video demonstrates the 5 mm appendectomy technique across multiple acute and one perforated appendicitis cases.
Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Dissection
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
3 mm Sealer for dissection of a pure atresia, long gap distal pouch
Thoracoscopic Left Lower Lobectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, infant with CPAM
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Irving Zamora (Vanderbilt)
Key points:
CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer, Lobectomy, Trinity is used as a multifunctional surgical instrument sealing and dividing lung tissue
Thoracoscopic Resection of a Bronchogenic Cyst
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer, 2.5 year old female with bronchogenic cyst
Thoracoscopic Resection of a Bronchogenic Cyst
Courtesy of:
Dr. Arnaud Bonnard (Robert Debre Hospital, France)
Key points:
surgeon training webinar from May 15th, 3 mm Sealer
Thoracoscopic Resection of an Extralobar Sequestration
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
3 mm Sealer
Thoracoscopic Right Lower Lobectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, 3 month old with CPAM
Thoracoscopic Right Upper Lobectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer & 5 mm Stapler, 3 month old with Type II CPAM with incomplete fissures
Thoracoscopic Right Upper Lobectomy
Courtesy of:
Dr. Irving Zamora (Vanderbilt)
Key points:
CoolSeal Trinity, 5 mm Sealer, Right Upper Lobectomy, Trinity is used as a dissector to skeletonize azygos vein then divide
Thoracoscopic Tracheoesophageal Fistula Dissection
Courtesy of:
Dr. Matias Bruzoni (Stanford)
Key points:
3 mm Sealer for dissection of a TEF
Thoracoscopic Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
Courtesy of:
Dr. Steven Rothenberg (RMHC)
Key points:
narrated, 3 mm Sealer, Repair of Type III TEF, 2.6kg, full term infant