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Thursday, April 14, 2005

SAGES/AHPBA/SSAT Joint Panel
Forum on Biliary Injuries

7:30 - 9:30 AM
Moderators: W. Scott Helton, MD & Nathaniel Soper, MD

Description:
This panel will bring together experts in the field representing three societies to address the issue of biliary injuries. At the conclusion of the panel, there will be time for the audience to ask questions.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this panel, the attendee will be able to:

Program Outline:
Avoidance:
Human Error Analysis Lygia Stewart, MD
Use of Cholangiography L. William Traverso, MD
Technical Considerations Mark P. Callery, MD
Recognition and Management:
Evaluation of suspected Injuries Keith D. Lillemoe, MD
Early vs. Late Repair Miguel Angel Mercado, MD
Management of Late Complications Eduardo de Santibañes, MD, PhD
Discussion

SAGES/ASCRS Panel:
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Diseases

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Coordinators: Tonia Young-Fadok, MD & Richard Larry Whelan, MD

Description:
This panel is designed for surgeons with an interest in diseases of the colon and rectum. The focus is on minimally invasive therapies, encompassing laparoscopic, robotic and endoscopic approaches. The speakers will address pros and cons of each approach and highlight areas of controversy.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this panel the participant will be able to:

Program Outline:
2:30 - 2:45 TEMS: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery.
When can and when should it be used?
John Winston, MD
2:45 - 3:00 Laparoscopic procedures for rectal prolapse.
Changing the risk:benefit ratio versus perineal repair?
Anthony Senagore, MD
3:00 - 3:15 Robotics. Useful in colorectal surgery or nullified by staplers? Garth Ballantyne, MD
3:15 - 3:30 New endoscopic devices. Hype, hope or help Chris Gostout, MD
3:30 - 3:45 Laparoscopic repair of parastomal hernias.
Are there advantages over extra-fascial repairs?
B. Todd Heniford, MD
3:45 - 4:00 Panel Discussion


Friday, April 15, 2005

SAGES/AHPBA Joint Panel
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Pancreatic Disease

9:30 - 11:00 AM

Moderators: Fredrick J. Brody, MD & Mark P. Callery, MD

Description:
During this panel, faculty members will focus upon minimally invasive techniques for the management of pancreatic disease. Each lecture will include video to highlight the details of the various approaches. Faculty members from SAGES and AHPBA will participate in this panel.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this panel, the attendee will be able to:

Program Outline:
  Laparoscopic Resections of Solid Lesions Sean Mulvihill, MD
  Endoscopic Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Cystic Masses of the Pancreas Kenneth Chang, MD
  Endoluminal Transgastric Pancreatic Drainage Gary Vitale, MD
  Laparoscopic Approaches for Pseudocyst Drainage Miguel Herrera, MD
  Laparoscopic Approaches for Pancreatic Debridement Karen Horvath, MD
  Discussion

SAGES/Fellowship Council Symposium
Towards the Ideal Fellowship

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Course Director: Gerald M. Fried, MD
Co-Director: Adrian Park, MD

Description:
The symposium is directed to fellowship directors, potential future fellowship directors, fellows, and those considering a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, surgical endoscopy, hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery, or advanced gastrointestinal surgery. Speakers will address strategies to set up a new fellowship. Topics will include resources required, educational content, interaction with general surgery residents, the role of research and opportunities to obtain an advanced degree.

Objectives:
At the completion of the program participants will:

Program Outline:
9:30 - 9:40 Recipe for establishing a successful new fellowship: Overview Dennis Fowler, MD
  Ingredients for success: Resources  
9:40 - 9:50 Space needs: library, multimedia resources Noel N. Williams, MD
9:50 - 10:00 Skills lab and animal operating rooms Mehran Anvari, MD
10:00 - 10:10 Designated operating rooms & Personnel Issues Lee L. Swanstrom, MD
10:10 - 10:20 Clinical Fellows Perspective Chris Andrews, MD
10:20 - 10:30 Research Fellows Perspective Stephen Kavic, MD
10:30 - 10:40 How can we make advanced GI surgery/endoscopic
surgery fellowships benefit general surgery residents?
Nathaniel Soper, MD
10:40 - 10:50 Incorporating advanced academic opportunities into
advanced GI surgery/endoscopic surgery fellowships
Gerald M. Fried, MD
10:50 - 11:00 Discussion

 


Saturday, April 16, 2004

SAGES/ACS/AHPBA Joint Symposium
Modern Management of Colon Cancer

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Description:
A multi-disciplinary comprehensive review of the diagnosis, management and the science of colon cancer. This world-class panel will discuss the latest in imaging, surgical techniques and research initiatives for the comprehensive care of the cancer patient. The modern and evolving role of genetic profiling will be discussed as well as the medical and surgical treatment for advanced and metastatic disease. The role that the current ACOSOG trials will be also be presented.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this panel, the attendee will be able to:

Program Outline:
Moderators: Frederick Greene, MD & Steven Wexner, MD
2:00 Advances in Imaging Technology Dushyant Sahani, MD
2:20 The Role of Laparoscopic Colectomy for Curative Resection Colon Cancer Heidi Nelson, MD
2:40 Misorectal excision in rectal cancer - Is it worthwhile? James Fleshman, MD
3:00 Discussion
3:30 Medical Treatment of Colon Cancer, Advances in Chemotherapy Paulo M. Hoff, MD
3:50 Evaluation and Management of Liver Metastasis Yuman Fong, MD
4:10 Genetic Profiling in Determining Therapeutics Drew Pardoll, MD
4:30 Overview of ACSOG Clinical Trials Relative to Colon Cancer Metastasis to the Liver Mitchell C. Posner, MD
4:36 Discussion

SAGES gratefully acknowledges generous educational grants in support of this course from
AutoSuture & Valleylab – Divisions of Tyco Healthcare, Karl Storz Endoscopy, and Olympus America.
AHPBA gratefully acknowledges a generous educational grant in support of this course from Sanofi-Synthelabo.