Purpose: To teach and train fellows and visiting surgeons in the techniques of minimally invasive surgery involving the use of videoscopically guided or assisted operative procedures.
Objectives:
To improve overall operating room (OR) organization and efficiency
To improve working relationships among hospital staff members and with representatives of technology manufacturers
to facilitate research and development of new techniques and instruments
to increase interest in and competence of OR personnel
to streamline postoperative care
Current research: Establishment of database registry providing comprehensive pre-, intra- and postoperative data on all gastric surgery performed by Institute faculty.
Contact: Ashutosh Kaul, M.D., Director, (914) 493-7614 or (914) 594-2050