This program is designed to provide full interaction and discussion of the latest in general surgery technology and techniques.  Participants will view and discuss surgery cases with experts and be able to apply changes in surgical practice.
Applying the latest in surgical technology and techniques may lead to better patient outcomes.  Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) requires only one tiny laparoscopic incision, typically in the navel, instead of several incisions spaced throughout the abdomen. Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) offers another minimally invasive surgical treatment option.  Physicians say fewer incisions mean quicker recovery time, less pain, less scarring and less risk for bleeding and infections.

This program will provide detailed information on how to introduce these and other surgical techniques in practice.  Participants will learn how to screen patients and apply these techniques to treat a host of surgical conditions.   Indications, different techniques, and outcomes of Bariatric Surgery will also be discussed.

In addition, surgeons will learn about the use of surgical simulation as part of education and hands-on training. Simulation provides and opportunity to learn and practice using new surgical procedures in a non-threatening environment designed to improve the knowledge, competence, and skills of the practicing general surgeon.

USF Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of USF Health that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved, and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

• Discuss the application of new surgical techniques and apply them to patients’ surgical needs.
• Compare and discuss the use of NOTES and LESS in surgical practice
• Introduce the use of LESS in your practice including Credentialing, IRB, Advertising, Media Relations
• Select appropriate candidates and applications for LESS Surgery
• Discuss various surgical treatment options to address GERD
• Describe the indications, different techniques, and outcomes of Bariatric Surgery
• Evaluate Unexpected Findings on CT Scan/MR in the Operating Room
• Apply solutions to common problems in general surgery
• Consider simulation as a method of surgical training and practice 

USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of South Florida College designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

6:30 – 7:00AM

Alexander Rosemurgy, MD
LESS Surgery: Introduction
                        LESS Surgery imaging / instrumentation
                        LESS Surgery access
Increasing the Relevance of LESS Surgery
Does LESS Surgery Eliminate the Need to Develop NOTES?
Training of LESS Surgery
Patient Attitudes About NOTES and LESS
Operative Videos

Santiago Horgan, MD
NOTES: The Coming Revolution
  The History of NOTES
  Why NOTES?
  Procedures in Laboratory Development
  New Platforms - Are They Needed?
  Clinical Human Outcomes
Operative Videos

6:45 – 7:00AM

Alexander Rosemurgy, MD  
GERD: Patient Selection and Evaluation
            Experience with 1000 Fundoplications
            LESS Surgery for GERD
            Fundoplication for Reflux vs. Dysphagia

Santiago Horgan, MD
Endoscopic Therapy for GERD
Operative Videos

Michael Albrink, MD
LESS Cholecystectomy:  Who, How, Why
            Differing Approaches to LESS Cholecystectomy
Dealing with the Difficult (LESS) Cholecystectomy
Consent, Training, and Miscellaneous Issues
Operative Videos

6:45 – 7:00AM

7:00 - 9:00AM

Santiago Horgan, MD
Bariatric Surgery Issues for General Surgeons
Bariatric Surgery: Update of Indications, Different Techniques, and Outcomes
Bariatric Endoscopic Surgery: Endo-Gastric Approaches
Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery
Operative Videos

6:45 – 7:00AM

7:00 - 9:00AM

Aurora Pryor, MD
Introducing LESS Into Your Practice:
            Credentialing, IRB, Advertising, Media Relations
Advances in Laparoscopic / LESS Technology 
Laparoscopic Transgastric Surgery
Laparoscopic / LESS Colectomy
Operative Videos

Santiago Horgan, MD
Alexander Rosemurgy, MD
Michael Albrink, MD
Common Problems in General Surgery           
Operative Video Session LESS / Laparoscopic Surgery:
Appendectomy
Adrenalectomy
Heller Myotomy
Nephrectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastric Band
Inguinal Hernia
Hepatic Cystectomy
Pancreatic Tumor
Pseudocyst
Fundoplications

6:45 – 7:00AM

7:00 - 9:00AM

Shane Grundy, MD
Alexander Rosemurgy, MD
Michael Albrink, MD
Evaluation of Unexpected Findings on CT Scan / MR/In the Operating Room
Liver Mass
Pancreatic Mass
Pancreatic Cystic Mass
Ovarian Mass
Gastric Mass
Splenic Cyst
Other

The Interventional Radiologist in the Care of:
Bile Duct Injury
Choledocholithiasis
Bleeding
Hepatic Tumors

Alexander S. Rosemurgy, MD
Professor of Surgery & Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean for Medical Simulation and Academic Education
Director – Tampa General Hospital Surgical Digestive Disorders
The Vivian Clark Reeves/Joy McCann Culverhouse Endowed Chair For Digestive Disorders and Pancreatic Cancer
Tampa, FL

Shane Grundy, MD
Assistant Professor
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
USF College of Medicine- USF Health
Tampa, FL

Santiago Horgan, MD
Director
Minimally Invasive Surgery
UC San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA

Aurora Pryor, MD
Associate Professor
General Surgery / Department of Surgery 
Duke University Medical Center
Division Chief of General Surgery
Durham Regional Hospital
Durham, NC

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Destination Stats

Distances

Yellowstone N.P. South Gate - 90 miles
Yellowstone N.P. West Gate - 95 miles
Jackson Hole - 42 miles
Grand Teton N.P. - 50 miles
Idaho Falls - 87 miles

Driving Times

Yellowstone N.P. South Gate - 2 hours
Yellowstone N.P. West Gate - 1.5 hours
Jackson Hole - 50 minutes
Grand Teton N.P. - 1 hour
Idaho Falls - 1.5 hours

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