Amy K. Yetasook

Single-Incision Surgery Has Higher Cost with Equivalent Pain and Quality-of-Life Scores Compared with Multiple-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Randomized Blinded Comparison

BACKGROUND Since the development of single-incision surgery, several retrospective studies have demonstrated its feasibility; however, randomized prospective trials are still lacking. We report a prospective randomized single-blinded trial with a cost analysis of single-incision (SI) to multi-incision (MI) laparoscopic cholecystectomy. STUDY DESIGN After obtaining IRB approval, patients with chronic cholecystitis, acute cholecystitis, or biliary dyskinesia were offered participation in this multihospital, multisurgeon trial. Consenting patients were computer randomized into either a transumbilical SI or standard MI group; patient data were then entered into a prospective database. RESULTS We report 79 patients that were prospectively enrolled and analyzed. Total hospital charges were found to be significantly different between SI and MI groups (MI

Laparoscopic ischemic conditioning of the stomach prior to esophagectomy

15,717 ±

Management options for obesity after bariatric surgery.

14,231 vs SI

Su1525 Surgical and Endoscopic Treatments for Achalasia: A Single Institution Comparison of 190 Patients

17,817 ±

Peroral endoscopic myotomy: A short-term comparison with the standard laparoscopic approach.

5,358; p < 0.0001). Broken down further, the following subcharges were found to also be significant: operating room charges (MI

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM): Feasible as Reoperation Following Heller Myotomy

4,445 ±

Laparoscopic modified Sugarbaker technique results in superior recurrence rate

1,078 vs SI

Single-incision results in similar pain and quality of life scores compared with multi-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A blinded prospective randomized trial of 100 patients

5,358 ± 893; p < 0.0001); medical/surgical supplies (MI

Management of Non-Parasitic Splenic Cysts: Does Size Really Matter?

3,312 ±

Tu1767 Laparoscopic Ischemic Conditioning as a Modality to Reduce Gastric Conduit Morbidity Following Esophagectomy

6,526 vs SI