SAGES/ALACE/FELAC Postgraduate Course III
Laparoscopy in Acute and Emergency Situations
For each postgraduate course, program materials will be available at the Registration Desk beginning at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2002. Fee includes course materials, a syllabus, Wednesday evening exhibit reception, continental breakfast, and breaks.
Thursday, March 14, 2002
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Duration of Course: Half Day
Course Co-Chairs: W. Stephen Eubanks, MD, Jorge Cervantes, MD & Luis Burbano, MD
Course Description:
This postgraduate course is designed for the practicing laparoscopic surgeon and for the surgeon in training. The focus of the course is the appropriate application of minimally invasive surgical techniques in the patient presenting with a surgical emergency. The emergency conditions discussed will include trauma, intestinal perforations, inflammatory diseases, obstruction, and ischemia.
The faculty will be comprised of SAGES members and international representatives of ALACE and FELAC.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe appropriate use of laparoscopic techniques in the emergency setting, including indications, contraindications, techniques, potential complications, and published results.
Describe the necessary and appropriate instrumentation and equipment for laparoscopic surgery in the emergency setting.
Participants will acquire knowledge regarding the current role of laparoscopic surgery at the bedside in settings such as the intensive care unit.
Evaluate whether or not minimally invasive techniques is reasonable for the management of the patient in the trauma and emergency setting.
2:00 - 2:15
Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Acute Abdominal Pain
G. Ferzli, MD
2:15 - 2:30
Laparoscopy for Abdominal Trauma (Blunt and Penetrating)
E. Fahel, MD
2:30 - 2:45
Laparoscopic Management of Intestinal Obstruction
R. Cohen, MD
2:45 - 3:00
Laparoscopic Management of Diverticulitis
A. Garcia-Ruiz, MD
3:00 - 3:15
Laparoscopy for Acute Appendicitis
L. Burbano, MD
3:15 - 3:40
Discussion
3:40 - 3:55
Bedside Laparoscopy in the ICU
L. Khaitan, MD
3:55 - 4:10
Laparoscopic Management of Perforated Ulcer
M. Antozzi, MD
4:10 - 4:25
Laparoscopy for Intestinal Ischemia
J. Cueto-Garcia, MD
4:25 - 4:40
Laparoscopic Re-operations for Postoperative Complications
D. Easter, MD
4:40 - 5:00
Discussion
Note: No syllabus for this course.
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