Upcoming ASAS Symposia

Articles from the Journal of Abdominal Surgery

UPCOMING ASAS
SYMPOSIUMS AND CONFERENCES

33rd N. Frederick Hicken, MD Hepato-Biliary Symposium
Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center
Corner E. Fowler and McKinley Ave’s
Tampa, Florida
November 5th – 7th, 2010

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

FUTURE MEETINGS

ACCOMMODATIONS

REGISTRATION

OBJECTIVES

This program is designed for the practicing surgeon and physician in other medical specialties interested in abdominal pathology and 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 Techniques
• Address Pancreatic Cancer Resections
• Explore LESS Surgery and Why
• Explore Indications for Less Cholecystectomies
• Define Role of Epidural Anesthesia in LESS Cholecystectomies
• Discuss Tumors of the Liver: Benign and Malignant
• Determine How to Avoid and Repair Biliary Tract Injuries
• Review Pancreatitis and Hepatic Impairment
• Discuss Gynecologic Findings Relevant to Abdominal Surgeons
• Discuss the Role of Palliative Care in Abdominal Surgery
• Discuss Trauma Cases of the Liver, Biliary Tree, Spleen and Pancreas
• Discuss Intestinal Diseases that Impact the Liver

SCHEDULE

	NOVEMBER 5, 2010 AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL (FRIDAY ONLY)
6:15 am	Registration/Sign In at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center Refreshments (continental breakfast) will be available Bus leaves for Tampa General Hospital at 7:00 AM promptly (There will be no transportation provided to the Hospital after bus leaves unless you take your own car)
7:00 am	Transportation to Tampa General Hospital
7:45 am	Welcome – Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD Announcements/Introductions The “2010 Resident Research Award” will be presented during this session to: Dr. Whalen Clark
8:00 am	Live Stream Surgery – Televised from Tampa General Hospital Alexander Rosemurgy, MD and Michael Albrink, MD Moderated by: Sharona Ross, MD Operative Videos – Laparoscopic (LESS) Cholecystectomy LESS Nissen Fundoplication LESS Heller Myotomy with Anterior Fundoplication LESS Adrenalectomy LESS Inguinal Hernia Repair Sharona Ross, MD
10:00 am	Break – time will be determined by surgery schedule
12:00 pm	Lunch with Q&A/Round Table Discussions
1:00 pm	Moderator: Louis F. Alfano LESS Surgery/Live Tissue Simulation Training (Hands-On) Alexander Rosemurgy, MD Michael Albrink, MD Sharona Ross, MD
3:00 pm	Why Surgeons Should Enhance LESS Surgery (time may vary due to surgery) Farhaad Golkar, HPB Fellow Break – will be determined by surgery schedule
TBA:	Live Stream Surgery – Televised from Tampa General Hospital Alexander Rosemurgy, MD and Michael Albrink, MD Moderated by: Sharona Ross, MD
5:00 pm	Adjourn

	SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2010 DR. BLAISE F. ALFANO CONFERENCE & BANQUET CENTER
7:30 am	Registration/Sign-in/Refreshments
7:50 am	Moderator: Michael P. Tessler, MD
8:00 am	Pancreatic Cancer – Who, What, Where, How? Alexander Rosemurgy, MD
8:30 am	Resecting Pancreatic Cancer – How to Improve on National Standards Alexander Rosemurgy, MD
9:00 am	Issues in Training – HPB Surgery Alexander Rosemurgy, MD
9:45 am	Break – Discussion
10:00 am	Cholecystectomy without General Anesthesia Sharona Ross, MD
10:30 am	Benign Tumors of the Liver Sharona Ross, MD
11:00 am	Malignant Tumors of the Liver Sharona Ross, MD
12:00 pm	Lunch/Round Table Discussions
12:30 pm	LESS Cholecystectomy – Who, What, Why? Michael Albrink, MD
1:00 pm	Bile Duct Injuries – How to Avoid, Recognize and Treat Michael Albrink, MD
1:30 pm	How to Introduce New Techniques into Your Practice Michael Albrink, MD
2:00 pm	Break – Discussion
2:15 pm	Acute Pancreatitis Steven Goldin, MD
3:00 pm	Chronic Pancreatitis Steven Goldin, MD
3:30 pm	Changes in Educating Surgeons in 2010 Steven Goldin, MD
4:00 pm	Unexpected Gynecologic Findings during Celiotomy Mitchel Hoffman, MD
4:30 pm	The Place for Colon Resection in the Management of Advanced Ovarian Cancer Mitchel Hoffman, MD
5:00 pm	Adjourn
5:10 pm	Cocktail Banquet – Immediately following adjournment of meeting.

	SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2010 DR. BLAISE F. ALFANO CONFERENCE & BANQUET CENTER
7:45 am	Sign-in/Coffee & Refreshments
7:55 am	Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr. MD
8:00 am	Diseases, Disorders, and Treatments Impacted by Age – Care in the Elderly Vincent Perron, MD
8:30 am	What Organized Palliative Care Offers Abdominal Surgeons Vincent Perron, MD
9:00 am	Specific Issues in Postoperative Care for Abdominal Surgeons – Pain and Mental Status Vincent Perron, MD
9:30 am	Trauma of the Liver, Biliary Tree, Pancreas and Spleen David Ciesla, MD
10:00 am	Break – Discussion
10:15 am	Mass Casualty Care David Ciesla, MD
11:00 am	Treatment of Intestinal Diseases that Impact the Liver Jared Frattini, MD
11:30 am	Therapies of Intestinal Diseases that Impact the Liver Jared Frattini, MD
12:00 pm	Meeting Adjourn

FACULTY & PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Alexander S. Rosemurgy II, MD, FACS
Professor, Department of Surgery
Professor, Department of Medicine
Surgical Director,
Center for Digestive Disorders
Associate Dean for Medical Simulation
and Academic Enrichment
The Vivan Clark Reeves / Joy McCann
Culverhouse Endowed Chair for Digestive
Disorders and Pancreatic Cancer
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

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

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

Farhaad Golkar, MD
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Fellow – HPB Surgery

Steve Goldin, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
University of South Florida,
College of Medicine
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

Mitchel Hoffman, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Division of
Gynecological Oncology
University of South Florida
Tampa General Hospital, Florida

Vincent Perron, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of
Geriatric Medicine
University of South Florida
Medical Director, Canterbury Towers

David Ciesla, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
University of South Florida
Director of Regional Trauma Center
Tampa General Hospital

Jared Frattini, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
University of South Florida, College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD,
Program Manager

Diane M. Pothier,
Director of Continuing Medical Education

Michael P. Tessler, MD

James Oglesby, MD

Gustavo G. Leon, MD

FUTURE MEETINGS

49TH Clinical Congress
April 15th – 17th, 2011

34TH N. Frederick Hicken, MD
Hepato-Biliary Symposium
November 4th – 6th, 2011

ACCOMMODATIONS

WINGATE INN
3751 East Fowler, Tampa, FL
Tel: 813 979-2828 or 800 228-1000
Fax: (813) 977-1818
Room Rate: $76.96 plus tax/per room/day
Group Code: ABSX – American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
(Cut off date: October 3, 2010)
www.wingatetampa.com

LaQuinta Inns & Suites
3701 East Fowler, Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 866-527-1498
Fax: 813 910-7600
Room Rate: $92 & $82 plus tax/per room/day
Group Code: 0977GRKRKS – American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
(Cut off date: October 14, 2010)
www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp

REGISTRATION

47TH CLINICAL CONGRESS March 20 - March 22, 2009
Fellow:	$525
Fellow Retired:	$400
Non-Fellow:	$585
ICS Members:	$565
Residents(Please Pre-Register):	$50

Registration Fee of $50.00 will be added for registration at the door. Registration must be accompanied by the registration fee in full. Brochures of Busch Garden & Tampa Bay Area are available.

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.