Publications

Neonatal Intestinal Anastomosis Using a 5mm Laparoscopic Stapler

Casey T. Walk, MD,1 David Meagher, MD, Jeffrey Christian, MD, Sean Barnett, MD, Jeffrey Pence, MD, Mirnal Chaudhary, MD, and Arturo Aranda, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 2019. Volume 29, Number 4

Neonatal Intestinal Anastomosis Using a 5mm Laparoscopic Stapler

Arturo Aranda, MD. Poster. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2017

Use of 5mm Endoscopic Stapler for Intracorporeal Anastomosis in Infants

Bethany Slater, MD. Video Presentation. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2017

Laparoscopic Resection Of A Prenatally Diagnosed Intestinal Duplication With Intracorporeal Stapled Anastomosis

Steve Rothenberg, MD. Scientific Session: Video II. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2017

Use Of Five-Millimeter Laparoscopic Stapler To Perform Open Small Bowel Anastomosis In Neonatal Animal Model

Ian Glenn, MD, Todd Ponsky, MD, Nick Bruns, MD. Podium Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2017

Use of 5-mm Laparoscopic Stapler to Perform Open Small Bowel Anastomosis in a Neonatal Animal Model

Ian C. Glenn, MD, Nicholas E. Bruns, MD, and Todd A. Ponsky, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. October 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 10) (IPEG 2016 Presentation)

Use of 5mm stapler for intracorporeal anastomosis in infants

Bethany J Slater, MD, Steven S Rothenberg, MD. Poster. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2016

Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Leading to Intestinal Obstruction in an Infant

Bethany Slater, Andrea Sotelo, Pediatric Practice and Research. January 2016, Volume 4 (Issue 1): pp 16-19

Laparoscopic Repair of Jejunal Atresia with Apple Peel Defect in a Newborn

Steve Rothenberg, MD. Video Presentation. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2017

Use of 5mm stapler for Ligation of High Imperforate Anus Fistula

Bethany J Slater, MD, Steven S Rothenberg, MD, Poster. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2016

Pediatric Paraduodenal Dermoid Cyst: Clinical presentation, minimally invasive management and literature review

Shunpei Okochi, Christine Schad, Arunachalam Thenappan, Aqsa Shakoor, Anjali Saqi, Carrie Ruzal-shapiro, Vincent Duron, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. September 2016, Volume 15: pp 41-43

The Use of a 5mm Endoscopic Stapler in Laparoscopic Appendectomy

David Coyle, MD, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCSI, Kate B Sovoie, MD, Karen Diefenbach, MD. Poster Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2019

Two-Site Appendectomy in Children: Description of Techniques and Outcomes

Bethany J. Slater, MD, and Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. April 2017, Volume 27 (Issue 4)

Scarless Appendectomy in Children

Bethany J Slater, MD, Steven S Rothenberg, MD. Poster. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2016

5MM Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Summary of Clinical Experience in 12 Patients

Geoffrey L. Bloomfield, MD. Poster Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2019

Resection of bilateral bronchopulmonary sequestrations via a single left-sided muscle-sparing thoracotomy

Scott Deeney, Eiichi Miyasaka, Matthew Landman, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. April 2017, Volume 19: pp 45-47

Thoracoscopic Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Vascular Rings in Infants and Children

Bethany J. Slater, MD, and Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. January 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 1) (IPEG 2015 Poster)

Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Ligation for Congenital and Acquired Disease

Bethany J. Slater, MD, and Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. November 2015, Volume 25 (Issue 7) (IPEG 2014 Presentation)

25th Anniversary State-of-the-Art Expert Discussion With Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, on the Evolution of Thoracic Surgery

Interview by Daniel J. Ostile, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. April 2015, Volume 25 (Issue 4)

Laparoscopic Resection of Extra-Adrenal Paraspinal Pheochromocytoma

Rebecca Rentea, MD, Ashwini Poola, MD, Walter Andrews, MD. Video Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2017

Thoracoscopic Management of Patent Ductus Arteriousus and Vascular Rings in Infants and Children

Bethany J Slater, MD, Steve Rothenberg, MD. Poster. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2015

Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Ligation for Congenital And Acquired Disease

Bethany J. Slater, MD, Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children, Podium Presentation International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014

Thoracsocopic Management of Non Type C Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal

Steve Rothenberg, MD, Oral Presentation. American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) 2017

Thoracoscopic Repair of a Long Gap Esophageal Atresia with Proximal Fistula

Steve Rothenberg, MD. Video Presentation. American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) 2017

Thoracoscopic Management of Long Gap Esophageal Atresia, The Primary Procedure of Choice

Steven Rothenberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, Alan Flake, MD, FACS, FAAP. Podium Presentation. . International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2015

The Great Debate: Open or Thoracoscopic Repair for Oesophageal Atresia and Diaphragmatic Hernia

M Davenport, S Rothenberg, D Crabbe, M Wulkan, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. February 2015, Volume 50 (Issue 2) (IPEG 2014 Presidential Debate)

Esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula

David C. van der Zee, MD., PhD., Professor of Pediatric Dept. Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht The Netherlands, Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2017.02.004. (Article in Press)

Endoscopic Transoral Diverticulostomy for Post-Traumatic Esophageal Diverticulum Using 5mm Stapler in a Child

Keith Keunzler, MD, Jason Fisher, MD, Huma Quraishi, MD, Luciana Roan, APN. Video Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2017

Thoracoscopic Resection of an Iatrogenic Esophageal Diverticulum

Steven S Rothenberg, MD, Saundra Kay, MD, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Video Presentation. American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) 2015

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Bethany J. Slater, MD, FACS, Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, FACS, Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. June 2016, Volume 25 (Issue 3): pp 176–178

Use of a 5mm Endoscopic Stapler as the Primary Mode of Vessel and Tissue Ligation and Division in Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Infants

Steve Rothenberg, MD. Podium Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2017

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Infants and Children Utilizing a 5mm Stapling Device

Steven Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. December 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 12) (SAGES 2017 Presentation)

Vessel sealing comparison: old school is still hip

Sasha J. Tharakan, Dennis Hiller, Rachel M. Shapiro, Sourav K. Bose, Thane A. Blinman, Surgical Endoscopy. October 2016, Volume 30 (Issue 10): pp 4653–4658

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in infants and children utilizing a 5mm stapling device

Steve Rothenberg, MD. Podium Presentation. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2016

Preliminary Evaluation of a Novel Thoracoscopic Infant Lobectomy Simulator

Katherine Barsness, MD, Deborah Rooney, PhD, Lauren Davis, BA, Ellie O’Brien, BS, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. May 2015, Volume 25 (Issue 5)

Left Upper Lobectomy For Cpam Using A 3mm Tissue Sealing Device; A Step by Step Approach

Stephen Oh, MD, Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, The Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia University, Video Presentation International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014

Two Decades Experience with Thoracoscopic Lobectomy In Infants And Children, Standardizing Techniques For Advanced Thoraocsocpic Surgery

Steven Rothenberg, MD, William Middlesworth, MD, Angela Kadenhe-chiweshe, MD, The Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia University; The Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children, Podium Presentation International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014

Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in Children

Sarah Lai, MD, Steven Rothenberg, MD, Saundra Kay MD, Kristin Shipman, MD, Bethany Slater, MD. Podium Presentation. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2016

A Single Institution Review of Initial Application of a 5-mm Stapler

Andrew P. Rogers, MD, Tiffany J. Zens, MD, Jonathan E. Kohler, MD, MA, Hau D. Le, MD, Peter F. Nichol, MD, PhD, and Charles M. Leys, MD, MSCI. Podium Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2016

Use Of 5mm Stapler In Infants And Children

Bethany J Slater, MD, Kristen Shipman, MD, Saundra Kay, MD, Steven S Rothenberg; Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. Podium Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2015

Early Experience with a New 3mm Tissue and Vessel Sealing Device

Steven Rothenberg, MD, Saundra Kay, MD, Kristin Shipman, MD, William Middlesworth, MD, Angela Kadenhe-chiweshe, MD, Bethany Slater, MD, Steven Oh, MD. Poster. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014

Advances in Pediatric Surgical Education: A critical Appraisal of Two Consecutive Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Training Courses

Colin Gause, MD, Grace Hsiung MD, Ben Schwab, MD, Matthew Clifton, MD, Carrol Harmon, MD, PhD, Katherine Barsness, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. August 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 8)

Developing Neonatal Minimally Invasive Surgery: Innovation, Techniques, and Helping an Industry to Change

S. Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. February 2015, Volume 50 (Issue 2): pp 232–235 (IPEG 2014 Lecture)

Developing Neonatal Minimally Invasive Surgery: Innovation, Techniques, and Helping an Industry to Change

Storz Lecturer – Steve Rothenberg, MD

Laparoscopy in the Neonate and Infant: What’s New?

MODERATOR: David C. van der Zee, MD, PhD , This panel will provide an update of the most recent developments in neonatal minimally invasive surgery. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014

Laparoscopy in the Neonate

Milissa A. McKee, MD, Indications, Techniques International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux

Bethany J. Slater, MD, FACS, Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, FACS, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. DOI: (Article in Press)

The SAGES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery

Editors: Danielle S. Walsh, Todd A. Ponsky, Nicholas E. Bruns, ISBN: 978-3-319-43640-1 (Print) 978-3-319-43642-5 (Online)

• 8. Thoracoscopic Aortopexy, Azmath Mohammed, Nathan Novotny, Chapter 8 pp 97 -106
• 14. Thoracoscopic Approaches to Congenital Lung Lesions, Robert Ricca, John HT Waldhausen, Chapter 14 pp 179-195
• 15. Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsies and Resections in Children, Oliver Muensterer, Chapter 15 pp 197-209
• 18. Thoracoscopic Approach to Pediatric Mediastinal Masses, Angela Hanna, Brandon VanderWel, Chapter 18 pp 239-259
• 20. Esophageal Replacement Surgery in Children, Ian Glenn, Mark McCollum, David van der Zee, Chapter 20 pp277-299
  • “The existence of a 3-mm laparoscopic vessel sealer and 5-mm laparoscopic stapler has proven invaluable. P 283
• 26. Laparoscopic Approach to Intestinal Atresia, Cristina Mamolea, Jeh Yung, Federico Seifarth, Chapter 26 pp 361-37
• 27. Laparoscopic Resection of Abdominal Cysts and Duplications, Aaron Garrison, William Walsh, Chapter 27 pp373-380
• 36. Laparoscopic-Assisted Pull-Through for Hirschsprung’s Disease, Richard Cheek, Lauren Salesi, Stefan Scholz, Chapter 36 pp 481-497
• 42. Laparoscopic Treatment of Biliary Atresia, Dominic Papandria, Stefan Scholz, Chapter 42 pp 565-580
• 48. Laparoscopic Management of Pediatric Ovarian Disease, Angela Hanna, Jose Lopez, Chapter 48 pp 649-665

Evaluation Of Adjacent Tissue Thermal Damage When Using The Low Power Justright Surgical® Vessel Sealing System

Suzanne M Yoder, MD. Emerging Technology Poster. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2016

A simplified, low power system for effective vessel sealing

Allison B. Lyle, Jenifer S. Kennedy, PhD, Dale F. Schmaltz, Aaron S. Kennedy. The International Society for Optic and Photonics (SPIE) 2015

Evaluation of Adjacent Tissue Thermal Damange When Using the JustRight Surgical Vessel Sealing System

J Kennedy, PhD, JustRight Surgical, LLC, 2015

Cost Comparison, Improved Ergonomics, and Benefits of Conversion to Laparoscopy in Pediatrics

J. Kennedy, PhD and P. Hoag, JustRight Surgical, LLC, 2014

A Summary of Surgical Procedures and Patient Data

J Kennedy, PhD and P. Hoag, JustRight Surgical, LLC, 2015

Energy Based Devices

P. Hoag, JustRight Surgical, LLC, 2017