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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:

For more information, please contact SAGES
Phone (310) 437-0544, ext. 108
Fax (310) 437-0585
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