We are judging the following, based on Presentation, Quality of AV, Scientific Merit, Conclusion Supported, and Discussion:
1. S040 James Sahawneh, MD SURVIVAL PARADOX BETWEEN STAGE IIB/C AND STAGE IIIA COLON CANCER: IS IT TIME TO REVISE THE AMERICAN JOINT COMMITTEE ON CANCER TNM SYSTEM?; Colorectal Session Wed, March 29 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – room 516A
2. S077 Frances McCarron Expanding the role of robotics for pancreaticoduodenectomy while achieving similar outcomes to open. A 10-year review and comparison to International Benchmarks in Pancreatic Surgery; HPB Quickshot Session Wed, March 29 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – room 511C
3. ET001 Roberto Trasolini, MD Real-Time Visualization of Tissue Oxygen Saturation Levels Revolutionizes Surgical and Endoluminal Procedures; Emerging Technology Session Thurs, March 30 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – room 520
4. ET005 Oscar J MacCormac, MD Hyperspectral-guided abdominal surgery: Going beyond human vision; Emerging Technology Session Thurs, March 30 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – room 520
5. ET006 Michele S Saruwatari, MD Assessment of a novel biliary-specific near-infrared fluorescent dye (BL-760) for intraoperative detection of bile ducts and biliary leaks during hepatectomy in a preclinical swine model; Emerging Technology Session Thurs, March 30 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – room 520
6. S192 Vanessa N VanDruff, MD The Laparoscopy In Biliary Exploration Research and Training Initiative (LIBERTI) Trial: Simulator-Based Training for Laparoscopic Management of Choledocholithiasis; Plenary I Session Fri, March 31 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – room 517BC
7. S236 Lucero G Paredes, MD Clinical outcomes of elective robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer utilizing a large national database; Robotic & Advanced Technology Session Sat, April 1 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – room 514