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SAGES 2009 Meeting Information: Presentations

SAGES 2009 Annual Meeting
Surgical Spring Week Presentations

April 22-24, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona

∇ SAGES/ASCRS Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Panel

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Chair: Conor Delaney, M.D., Ph.D.; Co-Chair: John Marks, M.D.

This session is designed to increase knowledge of the participants in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. State-of the art lectures will discuss current status and optimal surgical techniques for inflammatory bowel disease (covering ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), rectal cancer (specifically addressing optimal surgical techniques), difficult intra-abdominal conditions (dealing with abscesses, reoperation, fistulas and phlegmons), and an update on the current state of laparoscopy for colon cancer. The session will conclude with a debate on the very topical issue of the possible benefit of hand-assist techniques in colorectal surgery. Each talk will be given by well-recognized leaders in the field.

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

  • Review the role of laparoscopic surgery in the management of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Describe the best technique for low recurrence rates in the management of rectal cancer
  • Discuss methods to deal with difficult inflammatory and re-operative intra-abdominal conditions