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SAGES 2004 Industry Education Events
Thursday, April 1, 2004
All events begin at 5:30 PM. Light hors d’oeuvre and refreshments will be served.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. and Karl Storz Endoscopy
The Future of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear industry thought leaders discuss the future of colon and rectal surgery. Key topics include comparisons of outcomes for the three major approaches (Open, Laparoscopic and Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic) and the latest findings on suitability of the minimally invasive approach for cancer. Enjoy cocktails, hors’d’oevres and the opportunity to engage in discussion with the finest in the field. The reception and program will begin at 5:30 in the main session room and last approximately two hours.
Inamed Health
Join Inamed Health as they present an evening seminar on “Your Bariatric
Practice and the LAP-BAND”.
The presentation will include:
1) How to setup and promote a new bariatric practice
2) Describe the clinical benefits of the LAP-BAND for morbidly obese patients
3) Detail how a new surgical alternative for morbidly obese patients can
be incorporated into an existing bariatric practice
W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
Join W.L. Gore as they present an evening of discussions on:
- Advances in staple-line reinforcement - SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbale
- SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbale Staple Line reinforcement material is a strong, easy-to-use material for reinforcement of staple lines in the lung, stomach and bowel\mesentery.
For more information, please contact SAGES
Phone (310) 437-0544, ext. 108
Fax (310) 437-0585
Email: registration@sages.org
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