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UPCOMING SYMPOSIUMS

32nd Hepato Biliary Symposium October. 23 - 25, 2009


47th CLINICAL CONGRESS

Dr. Blaise F. Alfano
Memorial Center
Cor. Ea. Fowler and McKinley Ave’s
Tampa, Florida

March 20 - 22, 2009

The ASAS designates this continuing medical education activity for 20 hours in Category I of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.


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SCHEDULE


FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009
7:00 am Registration/Sign-in/Coffee & Donuts
7:30 am

Welcome
Announcements/Introductions

Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD

8:00 am

Live Stream Surgery from Tampa General
Alex Rosemurgy, MD, Michael Albrink, MD
& Sharona Ross, MD
Moderator: Sharona Ross, MD

10:00 am

Break/Q&A/Refreshments

10:30 am

Live Stream Surgery

12:00 pm

Lunch/Round Table Discussions

1:00 pm

Life Stream Surgery from Tampa General
Alex Rosemurgy, MD, Michael Albrink, MD
& Sharona Ross, MD

2:30 pm

Genetic Basis of Cancer – Anal Cancer
Jonathan Hernandez, MD

3:30 pm

Break/Q&A/Refreshments

4:00 pm

Interesting Cases in Biliary Surgery
Nitin Babel, MD

5:00 pm

Adjourn

5:20 pm

Additional Nominations for Committees

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009
7:15 am

Registration/Sign-in/Coffee & Donuts

7:45 am

Introductions/Announcements
Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD

8:00 am

Esophageal Perforation
Duodenal Ulcer
Small Bowel Obstruction
Questions about UGI Emergencies

Alex Rosemurgy, MD

10:00 am

Break/Q&A/Refreshments

10:30 am

NOTES
Implementing NOTES
Advances in MIS
Questions About NOTES/
MIS Rosemurgy/Ross

Sharona Ross, MD

12:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm Barrett’s Esophagus – GERD Achalasia
Kellie McFarlin, MD
2:30 pm

Break/Q&A/Refreshments

3:15 pm

Break Q&A – Refreshments

3:00 pm

Education in Medicine – Is there a crisis?
Medical Co-Morbidity Evaluation Prior to Operation
Gastroparesis – Is It GERD?
Non-Hepatic Surgery in Patients with
Liver Disease

Steve Goldin, MD

5:00 pm

Meeting Adjourned

General Assembly Meeting

Cocktail/Banquet Immediately Following

The “2009 Distinguished Service Award”
will be presented to:
Jose A. Mijares, M.D., F.A.C.S.

for his accomplishments and dedication
to patient care, teaching, extensive research
and his support of the CME endeavors
of the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
7:30 am

Registration/Sign-in/Coffee & Refreshments

8:00 am

What is a Program? Bariatric Surgery
Pre-Op Selection and Operations – Bariatric Surgery
Results and Complication –
Bariatric Surgery Implications
of Obesity in Surgery and Patient Care
Parathyroid Surgery

Scott Gallagher, MD

10:00 am

Break/Q&A/Refreshments

10:30 am

Mass Casualty Care
Mass Casualty – Public Health Issues
Bioterrorism

David Ciesla, MD

12:00 pm

Adjourn



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FACULTY

Alexander S. Rosemurgy, II, MD, FACS
Professor, Department of Surgery
Professor, Department of Medicine
University of South Florida, College of Medicine
Surgical Director, Center for Digestive Disorders

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida

Michael H. Albrink, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery

University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Sharona B. Ross, MD
Department of gastroenterology
GI Endoscopy and Research Fellowship

University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Jonathan Hernandez, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Nitin Babel, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Kellie McFarlin, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Steve Goldin, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Scott Gallagher, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

David Ciesla, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida



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MEETINGS

American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

Nominating Committee
5:20 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Executive Committee

6:30 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Membership Committee
5:50 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Finance Committee
6:40 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Surgical Education Committee
6:00 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

ASAS General Assembly Meeting
5:00 PM – Saturday, March 21, 2009

NEXT MEETING

32ND Hepato-Biliary Symposium
October 23rd – 25th, 2009

FUTURE MEETINGS

48TH Clinical Congress
April 9th – 11th, 2010

33RD Hepato-Biliary Symposium
October 1st – 3rd, 2010



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ACCOMMODATIONS

WINGATE INN

3751 East Fowler, Tampa, FL
Tel: 813 979-2828 or 800 228-1000
Fax: (813) 977-1818
Room rate: $125.98 + tax/per room/day
Group Code: ASAS
(Cut off date: March 19, 2009)

www.wingatetampa.com

LaQuinta Inns & Suites
3701 East Fowler, Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 800 642-4239
Fax: 813 910-7600
Room Rate: $109.00 and $99.00 + tax/per room/day
Group Code: 0977GRVAYK – ASAS
(Cut off date: March 6, 2009)

Identify yourself as members of
Am. Soc. of Abdominal Surg. Group
www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp



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REGISTRATION

47TH CLINICAL CONGRESS
March 20 - March 22, 2009

Fellow: $195
Fellow Retired: $95
Non-Fellow: $225
ICS Members: $200
Residents(Please Pre-Register): FREE

Registration Fee of $50.00 will be added for registration at the door.
Registration must be accompanied by the registration fee in full.


The A.S.A.S. designates this continuing medical education activity for 20 hours in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.


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