SAGES Hands-on Courses
SAGES/IPEG Combined Video Breakfast Session
Thursday, April 27, 2006, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Session Chairs: Mark Wulkan, MD & Blair Jobe, MD
Description:
This video session will present an adult general surgical and pediatric surgical video depicting esophageal, diaphragmatic, and hepatobiliary cases. The adult and pediatric surgeons will present technical aspects of the procedures which may be of interest to their pediatric or adult colleagues, respectively. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Objectives:
- Describe the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric minimally invasive approaches to the esophagus.
- Describe the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric minimally invasive approaches to the diaphragm.
- Describe the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric minimally invasive approaches to the hepatobiliary system.
| Program: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Esophageal Atresia | Steven Rothenberg, MD |
| 7:05 AM | Esophagectomy | James Luketich, MD |
| 7:10 AM | Discussion | |
| 7:20 AM | Choledochal Cyst Resection | C.K. Yeung, MD |
| 7:25 AM | Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration | Lee Swanstrom, MD |
| 7:30 AM | Discussion | |
| 7:40 AM | Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair | Ron Hirschl, MD |
| 7:45 AM | Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair | Jeffrey Peters, MD |
| 7:50 AM | Discussion | |
Endoluminal Surgery Hands-on Course
Thursday, April 27, 2006, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Course Chairs: Nathaniel J. Soper, MD & Edward Lin, DO
Description:
The 2006 SAGES Hands-On Endoluminal Surgery Course is designed to be a refresher of surgical endoscopy skills as well as an introduction to present and emerging endoscopic technologies that are relevant to gastrointestinal surgery. While leading experts have been invited to present lectures in the morning session, the structure of the course is intended to be interactive in the afternoon with a ‘put it in your hands’ approach.
Simulators will be used to demonstrate endoscopic skills for upper and lower GI endoscopy. Both animate and explant models will be used for teaching and skills practice. Skills stations, staffed by faculty, will include endoscopic interventions such as stenting, clipping, dilations, banding, enteral access, transanal surgery, and GERD therapy. Participants will choose skills stations depending on their interests and needs. Maximum 60 participants.
Objectives:
Describe endoluminal treatments for GERD and discuss the general results obtained with these therapies
- Identify options for endoscopic resection or ablation of superficial lesions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract
- Appreciate the importance of flexible endoscopy in the armamentarium of a gastrointestinal surgeon
- Describe the current state of the art of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
- Hands-on refresher of the essential endoscopic skills set for surgeons
- Hands-on exposure to the latest technology for endoluminal treatment of GERD, mucosal resection techniques and NOTES procedures
| Program: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:05 AM | Introduction and Opening Remarks | Nathaniel Soper, MD |
| 8:05 - 8:30 AM | Why should surgeons do flexible endoscopy? History, rationale and future of flexible endoscopy |
Jeffrey Ponsky, MD |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Surgical Pearls: Upper Endoscopy (technique and practice integration) | Samuel Szomstein, MD |
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM | Surgical Pearls: Lower Endoscopy (technique and practice integration) | Edward Lin, DO |
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Update on endoluminal treatments of GERD | Charles Filipi, MD |
| 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Endoluminal Management of Upper GI Mucosal Lesions: Barrett’s, Polyps, Stents | Brian Dunkin, MD |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Therapeutic Endoluminal Procedures for Colorectal Diseases (TEMS, Stenting, Dilations) |
Lee Smith, MD |
| 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Transluminal Procedures (NOTES) | Lee Swanstrom, MD |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Lunch / Visit Exhibit Hall | |
| 1:30 - 5:30 PM | Lab and Learning Stations | |
SAGES gratefully acknowledges educational grants in support of this course from BarrX, Boston Scientific Endoscopy, Gore & Associates, Inc. and Karl Storz Endoscopy.
SAGES/SLS Hands-On Course–Establishing a Simulation and Training Center for Surgical Skills: What To Do and How To Do It.
Thursday, April 27, 2006, 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Course Chairs: Randy Haluck, MD & Richard Satava, MD
Description:
The SAGES/SLS Hands-On Simulation Course is designed to inform Surgical and Perioperative Educators on the latest Simulation Technology and its use in the development of a Skills Training Center. Participants will learn how simulators are used as a teaching tool within an educational curriculum. Participants will also learn about current issues and concerns with regard to building a Skills Training Center. Participants will have the opportunity to use a variety of current simulators to teach assigned trainees provided for the Hands-On session. The Hands-On session will be limited to 40 participants.
Target Audiences:
- Program Directors in General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, OR Nurses, OR First Assistants.
- All Surgical Educators and Trainees.
- Students, residents, and faculty interested in Surgical Education as a Career Path.
Objectives:
- Understand, through hands-on use, how simulators are used as a teaching tool.
- Understand current and future initiatives and concerns of societies and regulatory agencies.
- Understand the background and issues involved in the creation of a skills training center.
- Participants will be able to develop a roadmap to facilitate the implementation of a skills training center.
| Program: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: Background and rationale for starting a skills training center | ||
| 7:30 AM | Introductory remarks | Randy Haluck, MD |
| 7:40 AM | Where We’ve Come, Where We’re Going - Curricula, Criteria,
Proficiency, and the Paradigm Shift in Surgical Education |
Richard Satava, MD |
| 7:55 AM | Update on American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Centers Initiative | Ajit Sachdeva, MD |
| Session 2: The activities of a skills center | ||
| 8:20 AM | Development of a Curriculum Using Simulation | Neal Seymour, MD |
| 8:45 AM | How to Teach With Simulators and Simulation | David Wilkes, MD |
| 9:10 AM | Evaluation and Validation of Simulators | Gerald Fried, MD |
| Session 3: Implementation of a skills training center | ||
| 9:35 AM | Integration of Skills Training Into the Residency Program | TBA |
| 10:00 AM | How Do I Pay For a Skills Lab Using Simulation Technology? | Carol Lake, MD |
| 10:20 AM | What to Look for in Simulators: What is New / Valid / Affordable in Simulation? | Matt Ritter, MD |
| 10:45 - 11:00 AM | Discussion | |
| 2:00 - 5:30 PM | Lab Session | |
Advanced Skills & Laparoscopic Techniques Hands-On Course
Connecting With Suture, Staples & Snares
Thursday, April 27, 2006, 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Chair: Daniel B. Jones, MD, CoChair: David Provost, MD
Lab Description:
The first half of this laboratory course will cover sutiring, stapleline Buttress materials, and sealants. The class will then be divided into two sections to focus on either anastomosis or common bile duct exploration.
Please select the CBD or Anastomosis box on the registration form. Maximum 60 participants.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to demonstrate:
- Sutured and stapled intestinal anastomosis (gastrojejunostomy, functional end-to-end, transanal, and flexible controlled)
- In vivo use of energy sources for tissue welding, ligasure, ultrasonic shears
- Application of staple-line buttress materials and sealants
- Use of snares for common bile duct exploration and stone retrieval
Suturing Module:
- Learn formal steps to intracorporeal suturing with opportunity to practice in mirror trainers
- Exposed to technologies for dividing, gluing tissue and reinforcing staple lines
Anastomosis Module:
Participants will demonstrate;
- Create Gastrojejunostomy using
– Linear, circular and flexible staplers
– Suturing devices
– Completely hand sewn - Apply biological sealants, welding and buttress materials
- Perform other types of anastomosis such as function end-to-end, transanal, flexible depending on your interests.
Common Bile Duct Module:
- Apply skills to specific advance procedure
- Demonstrate knowledge of choledochoscopy
- Demonstrate proper use of retrieval baskets
- Use of picture in a picture visualization
SAGES gratefully acknowledges generous educational grants from Karl Storz Endoscopy & Stryker Endoscopy in support of this course.