Cannabinoid Receptor Blockade Attenuates Acute Pancreatitis by an Adiponectin Mediated Mechanism
Nicholas Zyromski, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Over-Expression of Focal Adhesion Kinase Inhibits Cell Proliferation in Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor Cells
Li Ning, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Potential Therapeutic Targets in Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Identified by Gene Expression Profiling
Annamarie Rogers, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin , Ireland

A Xenograft Model and Cell Line Deriving from Invasive Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas
Stefan Fritz, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA

pp32 Is a Key Regulator of Cellular Differentiation: Implications for Anti-Cancer Therapy
Timothy Williams, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

The Effect of ras/raf-1 Pathway Activation on Somatostatin Receptors in Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor Cells
Scott Pinchot, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI

Pterostilbene Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer in Vitro
Julie Alosi, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT

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Practical Considerations and Survival Techniques for a Rat Model of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Drew Rideout, University of South Florida, James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wesley Chapel, FL

Activation of Wnt Signaling Protects Intestinal Epithelial Cells from Apoptosis by Increasing Cytoplasmic Levels of RNA-Binding Protein HuR
Emily Bellavance, University of Maryland School of Medicine and Baltimore VA Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

The Immunonutrient Fish Oil Increases Blood Flow in the Ileum During Chronic Feeding in Rats
Ryan Hurt, University of Louisville, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

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Survivin Expression in Gastric Cancer: Association with Histomorphological Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy and Prognosis
Daniel Vallbohmer, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

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Acute Calculous Cholecystitis: Indications for Early Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
Gidon Almogy, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel

Polypoid Lesions of Gallbladder: Diagnosis and Follow-Up
Hiromichi Ito, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using a Flexible Endoscope
Glenn Forrester, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy as a Standardized Teaching Operation: A Comparison of Operative Complications and Short-Term Outcome Between Surgical Residents and Attending Surgeons in 1220 Patients
Rene Fahrner, Limmattal Hospital, Schlieren, Switzerland

Malignant Melanoma of Lung and Gallbladder, Presenting with Hemoptysis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Ming-Chin Yu, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Choledochal Cysts: Risk of Malignancy and Outcome in 68 Patients Undergoing Surgical Management at a Single Institution
John Bois, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Single Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Michael Albrink, University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL

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Plugging Away at the Anal Fistula: An Exercise in Futility?
Galal El-Gazzaz, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Clinical Feature and Management of Postoperative Pouch Bleeding After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA)
Lei Lian, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Dosimetric Evaluation of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation in the Human Colonic Epithelium in a Treat and Resect Trial
Joseph Trunzo, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

A Population-Based Study of Surgical Treatment of Colon Cancer in Ontario, Canada
Rahima Nenshi, University of Toronto, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada

Health Related Quality of Life and Clinical Outcome After Colonic Resection for Diverticular Disease: Long-Term Results
Imerio Angriman, Clinica Chirurgica 1^, University of Padova, Padova, Italy

Prognostic Factors for Survival in 61 Patients with Carcinoma of the Splenic Flexure
Simon Ng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Risk of Infection and Recurrence over Prolonged Follow Up in Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair During Colorectal Resection: Can the Use of Mesh Be Justified?
Levilester Salcedo, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

The Prognostic Significance of Circumferential Resection Margin Involvement in Colon Cancer
Selman Sokmen, Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey

Results of Surgical Treatment of Local Recurrence in Rectal Cancer Patients
Jörn Gröne, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Preoperative Plasma Levels of Fractalkine (CX3CL1) Are Significantly Lower in Patients with Adenocarcinoma of the Colon When Compared to Benign Disease Patients
Aviad Hoffman, Columbia University, New York, NY

Comparison of Quality of Life (QOL) Between Ileal J Pouch-Anal Anastomosis and Permanent Ileostomy After Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis in Elderly Patients
Munenori Nagao, Tohoku university, Sendai, Japan

CT Scan in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: Help or Hindrance?
Akpofure Peter Ekeh, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH

Hemorrhoidectomy in Day Surgery: A Comparison Between Four Techniques
Pierpaolo Sileri, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

The Likely Cause of Postoperative "Feeding Intolerance" and Its Prevention
Gerald Moss, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, White Plains, NY

The Clinical Significance of Adult Intussusception Found by Computed Tomography
Parissa Tabrizian, The Mount Sinai Medical Center NY, New York, NY

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Connective Tissue Disorders. Pathophysiology and Implications for Treatment
Warren Gasper, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Association of Gastroesophageal Reflux and O2 Desaturation in Patients with GERD: A Novel Study of Simultaneous 24-Hour Impedance-pH and Continuous Pulse-Oximetry
Renato Salvador, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Acid Reflux to the Proximal Esophagus Predicts Postoperative Success in Patients with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Carlos Godinez, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Outcomes Following Esophagogastrectomy in Octogenarians
Sebastian Defranchi, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Analyzing Treatment Costs for Esophageal Cancer Patients at Different Stages
Chih-Cheng Hsieh, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Incorporation of Biologic Mesh Into Crural Closure Decreases Complications and Recurrence of Paraesophageal Hernias
Tayyab Diwan, Legacy Health System, Portland, OR

New Techniques for Endoscopic (Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic) Esophagectomy of Esophageal Cancer, Ropeway Technique for Dissection Along with the Nerve and Double-Gloving Method of HALS for Reconstruction
Hitoshi Satodate, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan

Accidental Mucosal Perforation During Laparoscopic Heller-Dor Myotomy Does Not Affect the Final Outcome of the Operation
Mario Costantini, University of Padua, Padova, Italy

Prevalence of Kyphoscoliosis Among Patients with Giant Paraesophageal Hernia: Proposed Pathophysiology and Clinical Significance
Matthew Schuchert, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Preoperative Chemoradiation with Intensify-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Increases Pathological Complete Response Rate in Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus
Chadin Tharavej, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

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Hepatobiliary Resection with Inferior Vena Cava Resection and Reconstruction Using an Autologous Patch Graft for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Tsuyoshi Sano, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, National Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan

Postoperative Complications After Liver Resections for Colorectal Metastases: Analysis of Risk Factors and Influence of Preoperative Chemotherapy
Frank Makowiec, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

Second Liver Resection for Recurrent Metastases of Colorectal Cancer: Perioperative Complications and Oncological Results
Hannes Neeff, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

A Decision Analysis Model of Hepatectomy vs. Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Amanda Cooper, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Image-Guided Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Giant Liver Hemangiomas
Rocio Anula, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain

Monopolar Floating Ball Versus Bipolar Forceps for Hepatic Resection: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Guido Torzilli, University of Milan, Istituto Clinico Humanitas - IRCCS, University of Milan, Istituto Clinico Humanitas - IRCCS, Rozzano - Milano, Italy

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Long Term Follow-Up (7 – 34 Years) After Surgical Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
Sergio Pedrazzoli, IV Surgical Clinic, PADOVA, Italy

High Complication Rate After Pancreas Preserving Surgical Procedures for Benign or Borderline Pancreatic Lesions. Careful Selection of Patients Is Needed
Sergio Pedrazzoli, IV Surgical Clinic, PADOVA, Italy

Predictable Factors for Poor Outcome After Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Takeo Yasuda, Kinki University School of Medicine, Osaka-sayama, Japan

Serum Immunosuppressive Acidic Protein Levels in Patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Makoto Shinzeki, Kobe University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Risk Factors for Postoperative Complications After Pancreatic Head Resection: Multivariate Analysis of 608 Consecutive Operations
Tobias Keck, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

Quality of Life After Total Pancreatectomy: Requiem for a Surgical Dogma?
Roberto Salvia, Università di Verona, Verona, Italy

The Assessment of the Malignant Potential of IPMN: How Reliable Is the New Score from Fujino?
Dominique Suelberg, University Hospital of Bochum, Bochum, Germany

Volume in Pancreatic Surgery: The German Situation
Guido Alsfasser, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany

The Lymph Node-Ratio Is the Strongest Factor Predicting Survival After Resection of Pancreatic Cancer
Frank Makowiec, University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DMRI) of the Pancreas as a Predictor of Anastomotic Leakage After Pancreatic Resections
Marco Niedergethmann, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany

Combination of Bioabsorbable Polyglicolic Acid (PGA) Felt and Fibrin Glue for Prevention of Pancreatic Fistula Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Kenichiro Uemura, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Radiofrequency Ablation of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Jennifer Logue, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Antibacterial Prophylaxis Does Not Prevent Infection of Pancreatic Necrosis in Acute Pancreatitis
Eduardo Villatoro, University of Nottingham Medical School, Derby, Derby, United Kingdom

Development of a Dedicated Team Decreases ICU Admission After Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD)
Julio Sokolich, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas , TX

Predictive and Prognostic Value of CA 19-9 in Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Joshua Barton, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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Long-Term Outcome After Distal Gastric Bypass Combined with Swedish Adjustable Gastric Banding (SAGB)
Bruno Balsiger, Spitalnetzbern, Bern, Switzerland

Gastro Intestinal Intramural Hematomas Versus Mesenteric Ischaemia- Clinico-Radiological Profile
Sudhindran Surendran, Amrita institute of medical Sciences, Kochi, India

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Laparoscopic Lymphatic-Basin Dissection as an Additional Treatment to Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Early Gastric Cancer
Toshiyuki Mori, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan

Long Term Improvement of Comorbidities in Older and Medicare Patients with Gastric Bypass
Peter Hallowell, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Indications and Results of Reversal of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Rebecca Thoreson, University of Iowa, Coralville, IA

Gastrectomy and Lymphadenectomy for Gastric Cancer: Is the Pancreas Safe?
Fernando Herbella, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Long Term Results of Completion Gastrectomies in Patients with Post-Surgical Gastroparesis
James Speicher, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Is Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer Feasible?
Brian Untch, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Inpatient Mortality Analysis of Paraesophageal Hernia Repair in Octogenarians
Benjamin Poulose, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Surgeon Performed Endoscopic Balloon Dilation for Gastrojejunostomy Stenosis
Atul Madan, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Miami, FL

Qualifying the Relationship: Interaction Effects in the Correlation Between Bmi and Abdominal Wall Thickness
Mark Ranzinger, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

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The Effect of Major Abdominal Procedure Type on the Incidence and Economic Burden of Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism
Debraj Mukherjee, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Removal of Visceral Fat Improves Metabolic Syndrome and Hepatic Steatosis in Diet-Induced Obese Mice
Xavier Dray, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Novel Therapeutic Targets in Esophageal Cancer: Impact of Coexpression of Receptor-Tyrosine-Kinases (RTK) and Chemokine Receptor CXCR4
Ines Gockel, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany

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