Latest IRCAD/EITS lectures

Doctor M Rongieres (France)

March 2010

Wrist arthroscopy allows the diagnosis and particularly the treatment of internal injuries, avoiding large classical approaches. It is of course essential to perfectly know the anatomy of the various components of the very specific and rather complex architecture of the wrist.

Professor B George (France)

March 2010

In this key lecture, Professor Bernard George introduces the rationale behind the lateral approach of the craniospinal junction. He presents the pearls of the complex anatomy of the craniospinal junction and vertebral artery. He describes the stepwise technique of the posterolateral and anterolateral approach to the foramen magnum as well as their respective indications.

Professor J Morcos (United States)

March 2010

Professor Jacques Morcos introduces the complex anatomy of the craniocervical junction. He provides a thorough description of the various techniques, far lateral, transcondylar, supracondylar and paracondylar approaches with their respective indications. His presentation is illustrated with case discussion.

Professor LL Swanström (United States)

March 2010

Primary laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair is associated with up to a 42% recurrence rate. This has led to the use of mesh for crural repair, which has resulted in an improved recurrence rate (0-24%). However, mesh complications have been observed. In this lecture, Professor Lee Swanstrom discusses the types of reconstruction in hiatal hernia repair and presents the benefits and contraindications of mesh use.

Professor F Corcione (Italy)

March 2010

The postoperative complications associated with laparoscopic colorectal surgery are essentially the same as those for open surgery. There are certain other complications that are specific to the laparoscopic approach. In this interesting lecture, Professor Francesco Corcione presents his personal experience in left laparoscopic colectomy and shows videos with specific laparoscopic accidents and their treatment.

Doctor N Demartines (Switzerland)

March 2010

Treatment of cancer of the lower rectum requires favorable operative fields, minimal contact with the tumor during dissection, and delicate surgical procedures to avoid nerve damage. Good surgery on its own when applied appropriately is associated with a very low rate of local recurrence. In this lecture, Professor Nicolas Demartines details all aspects in the management of very low rectal cancer.

Professor E Rullier (France)

March 2010

Low anterior resection (LAR) is usually the procedure of choice for rectal cancer, but a series of complications often accompany this procedure. Peritonitis caused by anastomotic leakage is a dramatic event. In this lecture, Professor Eric Rullier presents a case of peritonitis after LAR and discusses the options for treatment.