Upcoming ASAS Symposia

Articles from the Journal of Abdominal Surgery

50th CLINICAL CONGRESS

SIMULATION CENTER
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
AND EMBASSY SUITES – USF/BUSCH GARDENS
Tampa, Florida
November 4 - 6, 2011

The American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 credits AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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OBJECTIVES
SCHEDULE
FACULTY
ACCOMMODATIONS
REGISTRATION
MEETINGS

OBJECTIVES

This program is designed for the practicing surgeon and physician in other medical specialties interested in abdominal pathology, its diagnosis and treatment. Special attention will be given by presenters to assist the attendees in gaining knowledge and current skill practice attitudes of abdominal surgeon professionals.

At the conclusion of this program, one should have the knowledge
and ability to:

Implement New Surgical Procedures & Techniques to Improve Patient Care
Experience Live Surgery While Interacting With Surgeons in Real Time
Explore MIS & LESS Surgery – When, Why and Standardization
Recognizing the Whys and When of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery
Select Robotics in Gynecological Surgery OR NOT
Be Aware of Critical Care Updates in 2011
Robotics in Colorectal Surgery; When, What, Where and Limitations
When to Perform LESS Colon Surgery
The Role of Total Mesorectal Resection
How To Manage & Treat Benign Anorectal Disease
Recognizing, Diagnosing & Strategies for Treatment of Breast Cancer
Knowledge of New Developments in the Care of Breast Cancer
Current Data on Appendectomies in 2011 – When and How?
Exploration of Surgical Training in 2011 – Is it Like it Used to Be?
A Surgeon’s Overview of What You Need to Know About Transplantation
Identify and Treat Hepatic Issues in Non-Hepatic Surgery
Acquired General Knowledge of Operations on the Abdominal Wall and “Flaps”
Review of Trauma Update For the General Surgeon
A Working Knowledge for Identification and Isolation of Infectious Diseases – Danger to the Patient, As Well As, the Medical Staff
Awareness of Infections in Surgery & Appropriate Antibiotics
Recognize Possibilities and Diagnose HIV/AIDS

SCHEDULE

	FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL (FRIDAY ONLY)
6:15 am	Registration Sign-In at EmbassySuites – USF/Busch Gardens Full Buffet Breakfast included in Room Rate (persons not staying at hotel -– full breakfast for $9.95 per person)
7:15 am	Bus leaves for Tampa General Hospital promptly (There will be no transportation provided to the Hospital after bus leaves, other than your own car)
8:00 am	Welcome Announcements Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD
8:15 am- 8:30 am	Live Stream Surgery – Televised 8:30 AM at Tampa General Hospital Michael Albrink, MD Moderated by: Sharona Ross, MD (specific surgeries to be determined at later date) Videos & Lectures will be worked in between surgical schedules
10:00 am	Break – time will be determined by surgery schedule
12:00 pm	Lunch – Round Table Discussions The "2011 Distinguished Service Award" will be presented during this session to: Sharona B. Ross, MD
12:55 pm	Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, MD
1:00 pm	LESS Surgery – Access & Toolbox Sharona B. Ross, MD
1:30 pm	Can We Standardize LESS Surgery Sharona B. Ross, MD
2:00 pm	Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Larry Glazerman, MD
2:30 pm	Robotics in Gynecological Surgery Larry Glazerman, MD
3:00 pm	Break & Discussion
3:15 pm	Critical Care Update: Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Hemodynamic Support Mark Rumbak, MD
4:15 pm	When/Why/How To Do Tracheostomy Mark Rumbak, MD
4:45 pm	Critical Care – Q & A Mark Rumbak, MD
5:00 pm	Adjourn Meeting Bus to Leave for Embassy Suite USF/Busch Garden promptly

	SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 at Embassy Suites –USF/Busch Gardens
7:30 am	Registration/Sign-in
7:50 am	Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr, MD
8:00 am	Breast Cancer – Diagnosis & Strategies John Cox, MD
8:30 am	Minimal Breast Cancer John Cox, MD
9:00 am	Role for Sectional Node John Cox, MD
9:30 am	New Developments in Care of Breast Cancer John Cox, MD
10:00 am	Break & Discussion
10:15 am	Robotic Colorectal Surgery Jorge Marcet, MD
10:45 am	LESS Colon Surgery Jorge Marcet, MD
11:15 am	Role of Total Mesorectal Resection Jorge Marcet, MD
11:45 am	Anorectal Disease Jorge Marcet, MD
12:15 pm	Lunch – Round Table Discussions
12:55 pm	Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr. MD
1:00 pm	LESS Appendectomy vs. Open Michael Albrink, MD
1:30 pm	Appendectomy in 2011 – When & How Michael Albrink, MD
2:00 pm	Is Surgical Training Like It Used To Be? Michael Albrink, MD
2:30 pm	Operative Videos & Q & A Michael Albrink, MD
3:00 pm	Break & Discussion
3:15 pm	What You Need To Know About Transplantation (TBA)
4:00 pm	Hepatic Issues in Non-Hepatic Surgery and Q & A (TBA)
5:00 pm	Adjourn (DAY LIGHT SAVINGS – Push Clocks Ahead One Hour)
5:15 pm	Cocktail Banquet immediately following adjournment of meeting.
	"Day Light Savings – Turn Clocks Back 1 Hour"

	SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011 at Embassy Suites –USF/Busch Gardens
7:45 am	Sign-in
7:55 am	Moderator: Michael Tessler, MD
8:00 am	Operations on the Abdominal Wall David Halpern, MD
8:30 am	What You Need To Know About "Flaps" David Halpern, MD
9:00 am	Trauma Update David Ciesla, MD
10:00 am	Break – Discussion
10:15 am	HIV/AIDES – Infectious Diseases Jose Montero, MD
11:15 am	Infections In Surgery & Appropriate Antibiotics Jose Montero, MD
11:45 am	Discussion – Q&A Infectious Diseases Jose Montero, MD
12:00 pm	Meeting Adjourn

FACULTY & PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Sharona B. Ross, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery,
Director Surgical Endoscopy
MIS Fellow Director
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

Larry R. Glazerman, MD
Associate Professor & Director of Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgery
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

Mark Rumbak, MD
Professor of Medicine
Department of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

Jorge Marcet, MD
Professor & Director of Colon & Rectal Surgery
University of South Florida, College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

Michael H. Albrink, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

John M. Cox, MD
Medical Director of Breast Surgery Center – University Community Hospital
COC Commission at University Community Hospital
Tampa, Florida

David Halpern, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery – University of South Florida, College of Medicine
Chief of Plastic Surgery at Tampa General Hospital, Florida

David J. Ciesla, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Director – Division of Trauma,
Emergency General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care
Program Director Surgical Critical Care Training Program
University of South Florida
Medical Director – Tampa General Hospital Regional
Trauma Center, Florida

Jose Montero, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Disease and International Medicine
University of South Florida, College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD
Program Manager

Diane M. Pothier
Director of Continuing
Medical Education

Michael P. Tessler, MD
President

James Oglesby, MD
Surgical Education Committee

Gustavo G. Leon, MD
Surgical Education Committee

James P. Carey
Surgical Education Committee

ACCOMMODATIONS

EMBASSY SUITES – USF/BUSCH GARDEN
3705 Spectrum Blvd. (off Fowler Ave.)
Tampa, FL 33612
Central Reservation Center Tel: 1-(800) 362-2779
Group Code: “CCC” - American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
Cut Off Date: October 4th, 2011 (firm)
Room Rate: $109.00 + tax/per room/day

Hotel Main Tel: 1-(813) 977-7066
Fax: 1-(813) 977-7933

REGISTRATION

50th CLINICAL CONGRESS November4– 6, 2011
Fellow:	$560
Fellow Retired:	$460
Non-Fellow:	$595
Residents(Please Pre-Register):	$75

Registration must be accompanied by the registration fee in full.

The American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

How to request an Application Form:

Click here for a printable Registration Form.
If you would prefer to have an Application Form sent to you by postal mail, call the ASAS Melrose Office at (781) 665-6102.

MEETINGS

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