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Raul J Rosenthal - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • international sleeve gastrectomy expert panel consensus statement best practice guidelines based on experience of 12 000 cases
    Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2012
    Co-Authors: Raul J Rosenthal
    Abstract:

    Abstract Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an emerging surgical approach, but 1 that has seen a surge in popularity because of its perceived Technical Simplicity, feasibility, and good outcomes. An international expert panel was convened in Coral Gables, Florida on March 25 and 26, 2011, with the purpose of providing best practice guidelines through consensus regarding the performance of LSG. The panel comprised 24 centers and represented 11 countries, spanning all major regions of the world and all 6 populated continents, with a collective experience of >12,000 cases. It was thought prudent to hold an expert consensus meeting of some of the surgeons across the globe who have performed the largest volume of cases to discuss and provide consensus on the indications, contraindications, and procedural aspects of LSG. The panel undertook this consensus effort to help the surgical community improve the efficacy, lower the complication rates, and move toward adoption of standardized techniques and measures. The meeting took place at on-site meeting facilities, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida. Methods Expert panelists were invited to participate according to their publications, knowledge and experience, and identification as surgeons who had performed >500 cases. The topics for consensus encompassed patient selection, contraindications, surgical technique, and the prevention and management of complications. The responses were calculated and defined as achieving consensus (≥70% agreement) or no consensus ( Results Full consensus was obtained for the essential aspects of the indications and contraindications, surgical technique, management, and prevention of complications. Consensus was achieved for 69 key questions. Conclusion The present consensus report represents the best practice guidelines for the performance of LSG, with recommendations in the 3 aforementioned areas. This report and its findings support a first effort toward the standardization of techniques and adoption of working recommendations formulated according to expert experience.

  • international sleeve gastrectomy expert panel consensus statement best practice guidelines based on experience of 12 000 cases
    Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2012
    Co-Authors: Raul J Rosenthal
    Abstract:

    Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an emerging surgical approach, but 1 that has seen a surge in popularity because of its perceived Technical Simplicity, feasibility, and good outcomes. An international expert panel was convened in Coral Gables, Florida on March 25 and 26, 2011, with the purpose of providing best practice guidelines through consensus regarding the performance of LSG. The panel comprised 24 centers and represented 11 countries, spanning all major regions of the world and all 6 populated continents, with a collective experience of 12,000 cases. It was thought prudent to hold an expert consensus meeting of some of the surgeons across the globe who have performed the largest volume of cases to discuss and provide consensus on the indications, contraindications, and procedural aspects of LSG. The panel undertook this consensus effort to help the surgical community improve the efficacy, lower the complication rates, and move toward adoption of standardized techniques and measures. The meeting took place at on-site meeting facilities, Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida. Methods: Expert panelists were invited to participate according to their publications, knowledge and experience, and identification as surgeons who had performed 500 cases. The topics for consensus encompassed patient selection, contraindications, surgical technique, and the prevention and management of complications. The responses were calculated and defined as achieving con- sensus (70% agreement) or no consensus (70% agreement). Results: Full consensus was obtained for the essential aspects of the indications and contraindi- cations, surgical technique, management, and prevention of complications. Consensus was achieved for 69 key questions. Conclusion: The present consensus report represents the best practice guidelines for the perfor- mance of LSG, with recommendations in the 3 aforementioned areas. This report and its findings support a first effort toward the standardization of techniques and adoption of working recommen- dations formulated according to expert experience. (Surg Obes Relat Dis 2012;8:8-19.) © 2012 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. All rights reserved.

Frank L Hanley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the hemi mustard bidirectional glenn atrial switch procedure in the double switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries rationale and midterm results
    The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2011
    Co-Authors: Sunil P Malhotra, Mohan V Reddy, Timothy J Pirolli, Laura A Barboza, Olaf Reinhartz, Frank L Hanley
    Abstract:

    Objective This study was undertaken to assess the risks and benefits of the double-switch operation using a hemi-Mustard atrial switch procedure and the bidirectional Glenn operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. To avoid complications associated with the complete Senning and Mustard procedures and to assist right-heart hemodynamics, we favor a modified atrial switch procedure, consisting of a hemi-Mustard procedure to baffle inferior vena caval return to the tricuspid valve in conjunction with a bidirectional Glenn operation. Methods Between January 1994 and September 2009, anatomic repair was achieved in 48 patients. The Rastelli–atrial switch procedure was performed in 25 patients with pulmonary atresia and the arterial–atrial switch procedure was performed in 23 patients. A hemi-Mustard procedure was the atrial switch procedure for 70% (33/48) of anatomic repairs. Results There was 1 in-hospital death after anatomic repair. There were no late deaths or transplantation. At a median follow-up of 59.2 months, 43 of 47 survivors are in New York Heart Association class I. Bidirectional Glenn operation complications were uncommon (2/33), limited to the perioperative period, and seen in patients less than 4 months of age. Atrial baffle–related reoperations or sinus node dysfunction have not been observed. Tricuspid regurgitation decreased from a mean grade of 2.3 to 1.2 after repair (P = .00002). Right ventricle–pulmonary artery conduit longevity is significantly improved. Conclusions We describe a 15-year experience with the double-switch operation using a modified atrial switch procedure with favorable midterm results. The risks of the hemi-mustard and bidirectional Glenn operation are minimal and are limited to a well-defined patient subset. The benefits include prolonged conduit life, reduced baffle- and sinus node–related complications, and Technical Simplicity.

Sunil P Malhotra - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the hemi mustard bidirectional glenn atrial switch procedure in the double switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries rationale and midterm results
    The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2011
    Co-Authors: Sunil P Malhotra, Mohan V Reddy, Timothy J Pirolli, Laura A Barboza, Olaf Reinhartz, Frank L Hanley
    Abstract:

    Objective This study was undertaken to assess the risks and benefits of the double-switch operation using a hemi-Mustard atrial switch procedure and the bidirectional Glenn operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. To avoid complications associated with the complete Senning and Mustard procedures and to assist right-heart hemodynamics, we favor a modified atrial switch procedure, consisting of a hemi-Mustard procedure to baffle inferior vena caval return to the tricuspid valve in conjunction with a bidirectional Glenn operation. Methods Between January 1994 and September 2009, anatomic repair was achieved in 48 patients. The Rastelli–atrial switch procedure was performed in 25 patients with pulmonary atresia and the arterial–atrial switch procedure was performed in 23 patients. A hemi-Mustard procedure was the atrial switch procedure for 70% (33/48) of anatomic repairs. Results There was 1 in-hospital death after anatomic repair. There were no late deaths or transplantation. At a median follow-up of 59.2 months, 43 of 47 survivors are in New York Heart Association class I. Bidirectional Glenn operation complications were uncommon (2/33), limited to the perioperative period, and seen in patients less than 4 months of age. Atrial baffle–related reoperations or sinus node dysfunction have not been observed. Tricuspid regurgitation decreased from a mean grade of 2.3 to 1.2 after repair (P = .00002). Right ventricle–pulmonary artery conduit longevity is significantly improved. Conclusions We describe a 15-year experience with the double-switch operation using a modified atrial switch procedure with favorable midterm results. The risks of the hemi-mustard and bidirectional Glenn operation are minimal and are limited to a well-defined patient subset. The benefits include prolonged conduit life, reduced baffle- and sinus node–related complications, and Technical Simplicity.

J H D Munns - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • high speed noise free optical quantum memory
    Physical Review A, 2018
    Co-Authors: Krzysztof T Kaczmarek, Patrick M Ledingham, Benjamin Brecht, S E Thomas, G S Thekkadath, O Lazoarjona, J H D Munns
    Abstract:

    Optical quantum memories are devices that store and recall quantum light and are vital to the realisation of future photonic quantum networks. To date, much effort has been put into improving storage times and efficiencies of such devices to enable long-distance communications. However, less attention has been devoted to building quantum memories which add zero noise to the output. Even small additional noise can render the memory classical by destroying the fragile quantum signatures of the stored light. Therefore noise performance is a critical parameter for all quantum memories. Here we introduce an intrinsically noise-free quantum memory protocol based on two-photon off-resonant cascaded absorption (ORCA). We demonstrate successful storage of GHz-bandwidth heralded single photons in a warm atomic vapour with no added noise; confirmed by the unaltered photon number statistics upon recall. Our ORCA memory meets the stringent noise-requirements for quantum memories whilst combining high-speed and room-temperature operation with Technical Simplicity, and therefore is immediately applicable to low-latency quantum networks.

Mohan V Reddy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the hemi mustard bidirectional glenn atrial switch procedure in the double switch operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries rationale and midterm results
    The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2011
    Co-Authors: Sunil P Malhotra, Mohan V Reddy, Timothy J Pirolli, Laura A Barboza, Olaf Reinhartz, Frank L Hanley
    Abstract:

    Objective This study was undertaken to assess the risks and benefits of the double-switch operation using a hemi-Mustard atrial switch procedure and the bidirectional Glenn operation for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. To avoid complications associated with the complete Senning and Mustard procedures and to assist right-heart hemodynamics, we favor a modified atrial switch procedure, consisting of a hemi-Mustard procedure to baffle inferior vena caval return to the tricuspid valve in conjunction with a bidirectional Glenn operation. Methods Between January 1994 and September 2009, anatomic repair was achieved in 48 patients. The Rastelli–atrial switch procedure was performed in 25 patients with pulmonary atresia and the arterial–atrial switch procedure was performed in 23 patients. A hemi-Mustard procedure was the atrial switch procedure for 70% (33/48) of anatomic repairs. Results There was 1 in-hospital death after anatomic repair. There were no late deaths or transplantation. At a median follow-up of 59.2 months, 43 of 47 survivors are in New York Heart Association class I. Bidirectional Glenn operation complications were uncommon (2/33), limited to the perioperative period, and seen in patients less than 4 months of age. Atrial baffle–related reoperations or sinus node dysfunction have not been observed. Tricuspid regurgitation decreased from a mean grade of 2.3 to 1.2 after repair (P = .00002). Right ventricle–pulmonary artery conduit longevity is significantly improved. Conclusions We describe a 15-year experience with the double-switch operation using a modified atrial switch procedure with favorable midterm results. The risks of the hemi-mustard and bidirectional Glenn operation are minimal and are limited to a well-defined patient subset. The benefits include prolonged conduit life, reduced baffle- and sinus node–related complications, and Technical Simplicity.