Abdominal Ultrasound: Transabdominal/Intraoperative/Laparoscopic
Presented by: The North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, in cooperation with The American College of Surgeons
Course Directors: Bruce Schirmer, MD, FACS, Gary Gecelter, MD, FACS
Tuesday, March 12th - Lectures and Human Model Lab, Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Uniondale, NY, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 13 - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 8:00 AM – 12 noon
Objectives:
The objective of this course is to provide the practicing surgeon and surgical resident with core education and training in abdominal ultrasound including transabdominal, intraoperative* and laparoscopic ultrasound as a tool in the management of abdominal diseases. (*Although the application of intraoperative ultrasound include various surgical fields, this course covers its use during abdominal surgery.)
Who should attend:
This course is strongly recommended for the practicing general surgeon who wishes an introductory or enhancing experience in abdominal ultrasound as a step in initiating or furthering its use in his or her practice.
Program:
Tuesday, March 12th
Introduction
Principles of Abdominal Ultrasound
Instrumentation and Scanning Techniques
Normal Ultrasound Anatomy of Abdominal Organs
Ultrasound Characteristics of Pathologic Conditions of Abdominal Organs
Indications, Advantages, and Limitations of Transabdominal Ultrasound
Indications, Advantages, Limitations and Complications of Intraoperative and Laparoscopic Ultrasound
Transabdominal, Intraoperative and Laparoscopic Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Hands-on Lab using Human Models, including performance test
Panel Discussion: Invited faculty as of August 27, 2001: Maurice Arregui, MD, FACS, Daniel J. Deziel, MD, FACS, Junji Machi, MD, FACS, Michael R. Marohn, DO, FACS, Gary Gecelter, MD, FACS, Bruce D. Schirmer, MD, FACS
Wednesday, March 13th : LIVE ANIMAL LAB
Intraoperative ultrasound, laparoscopic ultrasound, ultrasound guidance, performance test
Course Description:
This one and one-half day postgraduate course is designed to provide surgeons with the basics in ultrasound which will allow them to obtain an appreciation and working knowledge of the appropriate use of ultrasound technology in their practice. The curriculum was developed by the American College of Surgeons Ultrasound National Faculty, and is exported to SAGES and Long Island Jewish Hospital with the cooperation of the ACS. The course involves basic didactic lectures in ultrasound physics, indications, and applications as well as normal abdominal anatomy during the first morning, followed by a hands-on session using transabdominal ultrasound on human models at the end of the morning. The afternoon session involves lectures on pathophysiology and treatment applications. The second morning is another hands-on session, with participants rotating between animal models of open intraoperative ultrasound, laparoscopic ultrasound, and organ ultrasound for practice with biopsy. Participants will receive full CME category I credit as well as a certificate from the ACS documenting the experience in ultrasound offered by the course. Competence testing for participants during the course is documented by the instructors.
Logisitics:
Provided meals include breakfast both days and lunch on day 1. Shuttles from the NY Hilton & Towers will be provide. Shuttles will pick up Tuesday at 6:15 AM, and Wednesday at 7:00 AM.
CME Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Surgeons designates this educational activity for up to a maximum of 12 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.[Table of Contents] [General Information] [Schedule at a Glance] [Hands-on Courses] [Appropriateness Conference]
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