SAGES Scientific Sessions & Panels
Description
This section of the SAGES Meeting includes panels with invited faculty who will speak on specific topics, and sessions of oral & video presentations of abstracts selected by the SAGES Program Committee. Panel information is listed below; information about the abstract & video presentation sessions will be available in the Final Program distributed on-site.
What Is Included:
Fee includes entrance to all three session rooms on Thursday & Friday, Saturday afternoon joint symposium with ACS & AHPBA, Final Program, entrance to the Exhibit Hall, Learning Center and Exhibit Reception, continental breakfast and breaks, and the Friday Evening SAGES Social Event.
2005 Poster Session
Thursday - Friday
Posters will be on display Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The top 20 - 25 posters will be recognized on-site.
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:
- Describe approaches to avoid injuries.
- Understand the importance and interpretation of cholangiography.
- Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract injuries.
| 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 Presidential Address
9:30 - 10:00 AM
David W. Rattner, MD
Chief, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, MGH
Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Gerald Marks Lecture:
Changing Paradigms of Education in Surgery
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Andrew L. Warshaw, MD
W. Gerald Austen Professor of Surgery
Harvard Medical School
Surgeon-in-Chief and Chairman
Department of Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Plenary Session
(accepted oral & video presentations)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
(accepted oral & video presentations)
1:00 - 5:30 PM
Expert Panel:
Management of Suspected Choledocholithiasis
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Description:
This panel will include the use of case-based scenarios with
real world recommendations for the management of choledocholithiasis.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this panel, the attendee will be able to:
- Select appropriate modalities for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis.
- Describe the various treatment modalities for the management of CBD stones.
- Explain the limitations of the different treatment options.
| Program Outline: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moderators: Jeffrey Ponsky, MD and Joseph Petelin, MD | ||
| 1:00 | MRCP vs. ERCP as the Diagnostic Modality of Choice | Joseph Petelin, MD |
| 1:20 | Endoscopic Biliary Techniques for Clearance of the Common Bile Duct | Jeffrey Ponsky, MD |
| 1:40 | Laparoscopic Clearance of the Common Bile Duct | Juan Pekolj, MD |
| 2:00 | 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:
- Discuss the advantages and limitations of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in outcomes and comparative risks of laparoscopic versus perineal repairs for rectal prolapse.
- Recognize the settings in which robotic devices have applications in colorectal surgery.
- Describe the most recent developments in endoscopic manipulation of the lower GI tract.
- Identify the merits of a laparoscopic parastomal repair compared with extra-fascial techniques that avoid laparotomy.
| 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 | |
Please join us for the...
SAGES/AHPBA Opening Reception
5:30 - 7:00 PM, Exhibit Hall
Industry Education Events
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Note: These events are not planned nor accredited for CME by SAGES.
Please join our industry partners, as they present educational events on Thursday evening, April 14 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, immediately following the Opening Reception in the exhibit hall. Refreshments and hors d’ oeuvres will be served at all events. These educational symposia are open to all meeting attendees.
Cook Surgical – Regency 1
Bariatric Surgery . . . The Devil is in the Details
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. – Grand Ballroom West
One Year After The COST Study: What have we learned and what does the future
hold for minimally invasive colon surgery
Don't miss this opportunity to hear industry thought leaders discuss the future of minimally invasive colon surgery. Key topics include the latest in clinical research and a panel discussion on the best practices in surgical training and techniques for minimally invasive colectomy. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, plus the opportunity to engage in discussion with the finest in the field. The reception and program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Main session room (Grand Ballroom) and last approximately two hours.
Inamed Health – Atlantic 1-2
Improved Patient Access and Outcomes with the LAP-BAND® System
With growing interest in the LAP-BAND System as the least invasive, safest Bariatric procedure, an opportunity exists to expand patient access and enhance long-term outcomes.
This program will include a panel of experienced LAP-BAND surgeons addressing
the following topics:
• Update on the LAP-BAND System Worldwide
• Expanding Patient Access with Self-Funded Companies
• Defining Success: Complications and Weight-Loss with Bariatric Surgery
• Driving Long-Term Results with Patient Compliance
Refreshment and Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Friday, April 15, 2005
Plenary Session
(accepted oral & video presentations)
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Karl Storz Lecture:
Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery: Latest Evolution
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Professor Guy Bernard Cadiere, MD, PhD
Clinique de Chirurgie Digestive
CHU Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles, Belgium
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:
- Describe appropriate indications for MIS interventions on the pancreas.
- Explain the various approaches for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic intervention for different types of pancreatic disease.
- Discuss how to manage complications of pancreatic disease.
| 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:
- Be able to identify resources required for a successful fellowship and how to obtain them
- Be familiar the educational content of successful programs
- Be prepared to address possible conflicts between developing an excellent fellowship experience and protecting the experience of general surgery residents
- Be able to decide whether a formal academic component with opportunity to obtain an advanced degree would be appropriate for the fellowship
| 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 | |
SAGES Annual General Membership Business Meeting
11:00 AM
BREAK: Exhibits, Posters, Learning Center
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Debates
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Description:
Attendees will observe arguments presented by the experts in the field on
the most controversial topics of the day. Form your own opinion after listening
to the scientific evidence. The moderators, at the conclusion of the debate,
will facilitate discussion with the goal of arriving at consensus.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the attendee will be able to:
- Compare the results of laparoscopic vs open inguinal hernia repair and discuss the appropriate treatment option in a variety of cases.
- Explain why some experts believe the gallbladder should always be removed during bariatric surgery and others disagree.
- Outline four options for the surgical management of the super obese and describe how these options differ.
Open or Laparoscopic Treatment of Inguinal Hernia
| Moderator: L. William Traverso, MD | ||
| 2:00 - 2:20 | Laparoscopic Repair for Inguinal Hernia is the Treatment of Choice | Edward Felix, MD |
| 2:20 - 2:40 | Open Repair for Inguinal Hernia is the Treatment of Choice | Robert Fitzgibbons, MD |
| 2:40 - 3:00 | Discussion | |
Issues in Bariatric Surgery (SAGES/ASBS)
| Moderator: Eric DeMaria, MD, Henry Buchwald, MD | ||
| Treatment of Obesity in Adolescents: Pros & Cons | ||
| 3:00 - 3:20 | Medical Treatment Is Preferable | Carroll Harmon, MD |
| 3:20 - 3:40 | Surgical Treatment Is Preferable | Harvey Sugerman, MD |
| 3:40 - 4:00 | Discussion | |
| The Optimal Surgical Management of the Super Obese | ||
| 4:00 - 4:15 | Two Stage Procedure | Philip Schauer, MD |
| 4:15 - 4:30 | LapBand | Emma Patterson, MD |
| 4:30 - 4:45 | Roux en Y Gastric bypass | Ninh Nguyen, MD |
| 4:45 - 5:00 | Bilio pancreatic Diversion | William Inabnet, MD |
| 5:00 - 5:30 | Discussion | |
Concurrent Sessions
(accepted oral & video presentations)
2:00 - 5:30 PM
Don’t
miss the SAGES/AHPBA Main Event
Beaches of the World
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
Friday, April 15, 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Check this event on your registration form if you plan
to attend.