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IPEG Scientific Session

Description:

The theme of the 2006 IPEG Meeting will be a case oriented approach to challenges in clinical situations with expert panels and audience response with invited faculty who will speak on specific topics. Included are sessions of oral & video presentations of abstracts selected by the Program Committee. The program also includes Video Abstract Presentations and Poster Presentation sessions. Panel information and information about the abstract & video presentation sessions will be available in the Final Program distributed on-site.

What is included:

Fee includes entrance to the IPEG & SAGES Scientific session rooms on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the SAGES/IPEG Invited Video Session on Thursday, the Joint ‘Challenges in Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Session” on Friday, Final Program, entrance to the Exhibit Hall, IPEG will offer a complimentary box lunch on Friday in the Exhibit Hall, Learning Center, and the Continental Breakfast & Breaks.

Scientific Session Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will understand the current and emerging practices and procedures in minimal access surgery and other developing applications. Participants will acquire information which relates to indications, contraindications, diagnosis, technique, prevention and management of complications, and results of minimal access surgery, endoscopic, and general surgical procedures Participants will recognize the scientific and physiologic basis of minimal access surgery, endoscopy and emerging surgical technology (e.g. robotics).

IPEG 2006 Meeting at a Glance

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The 3rd International Symposium on Robotically-Assisted Pediatric Surgery – Lab

Chairmen: Michael Irish, MD and John Meehan, MD

3:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Pediatric Fellow Hands-On Course Lecture

Course Chairman: Timothy Kane, MD; Associate Course Chairman: Holger Till, MD

Faculty: Klaas (N) M.A. Bax, MD; Keith Georgeson, MD; Carroll Harmon, MD; George Holcomb, MD; Andrew Hong, MD; Thomas Inge, MD; Jacob C. Langer, MD; Marc Levitt, MD; Thom Lobe, MD; Gordon A. MacKinlay, MD; Azad S. Najmaldin, MD; Steven Rothenberg, MD; Raleigh Thompson, MD; Mark Wulkan, MD

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

SAGES/ACS IBD – General Session to include subjects of interest to IPEG

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Colorectal Symposium

Chairman: Jacob Langer, MD

Difficult cases of:

  1. Hirschsprung’s Disease
  2. Anorectal Malformations
  3. Idiopathic Constipation/Fecal incontinence

Panelists: Keith Georgeson, MD; Marc Levitt, MD; Luis de la Torre-Mondrágon, MD; Michael Caty, MD; Alberto Peña, MD; John Hutson, MD; Munther Haddad, MD

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Precongress Workshop: Pediatric Fellows Course -Advanced Techniques – Lab

Course Chairman: Timothy Kane, MD; Associate Course Chairman: Holger Till, MD
(*THIS COURSE IS BY INVITATION ONLY)

1. Laparoscopic procedures

2. Thoracoscopic procedures

Faculty: Klaas (N) M.A. Bax, MD; Keith Georgeson, MD; Carroll Harmon, MD; George Holcomb, MD;
Andrew Hong, MD; Thomas Inge, MD; Jacob C. Langer, MD; Marc Levitt, MD; Thom Lobe, MD;
Gordon A. MacKinlay, MD; Azad S. Najmaldin, MD; Steven Rothenberg, MD; Raleigh Thompson, MD;
Mark Wulkan, MD
(Note: Didactic session 4/25/06 3:00-6:45 pm)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The 3rd International Symposium on Robotically-Assisted Pediatric Surgery - Lecture

Chairmen: Michael Irish, MD and John Meehan, MD

Thursday, April 27, 2006

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast – Invited Video Session SAGES/IPEG
Pediatric Case and Adult Case

Course Chair: Mark Wulkan, MD & Blair Jobe, MD

Description:

This video session will present an adult general surgical and pediatric surgical video depicting esophageal, diaphragmatic, and hepatobiliary cases. The adult and pediatric surgeons will present technical aspects of the procedures which may be of interest to their pediatric or adult colleagues, respectively. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric minimally invasive approaches to the esophagus.
  2. Describe the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric minimally invasive approaches to the diaphragm.
  3. Describe the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric minimally invasive approaches to the hepatobiliary system.

Faculty Order:

  1. Esophageal atresia – Panelist: Steven Rothenberg, MD
  2. Esophagectomy – Panelist: James Luketich, MD
  3. Discussion
  4. Choledochal cyst resection – Panelist: C.K. Yeung, MD
  5. CBD Exploration – Panelist: Lee Swanstrom, MD
  6. Discussion
  7. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair – Panelist: Ronald Hirschl, MD
  8. Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair – Panelist: Jeff Peters, MD
  9. Discussion

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Welcome Address
Speaker: Keith Georgeson, MD

8:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Panel 1: Challenging Mystery Cases Panel

Chairman: Carroll Harmon, MD

  1. Thorax - Steven Rothenberg, MD; David van der Zee, MD
  2. Foregut - Azad Najmaldin, MD; George Holcomb, MD; Klaas Bax, MD;
  3. Chest Wall - Rob Kelly, MD; Richard Azizkhan, MD; Klaus Schaarschmidt, MD
  4. Hepatobiliary - Han Min Lee, MD; C.K. Yeung, MD; Marcelo Martinez Ferro, MD
  5. Abdominal Wall - Felix Schier, MD; Philippe Montupet, MD; Thom Lobe, MD
  6. Appendicitis - Ciro Esposito, MD; Behrouz Banieghbal, MD; Allen Browne, MD

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Paper Session # 1: Basic Science Session

Moderators: Benno Ure, MD; Agostino Pierro, MD

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Best Basic Science Paper Award

Committee: Benno Ure, MD; George Holcomb, MD; Marcelo Martinez Ferro, MD; David van der Zee, MD; Atysuki Yamataka, MD

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Surgical aspects of Presidential Assassinations Lunch
Speaker: John Cosgrove, MD

Dr. John Morgan Cosgrove, Senior Attending Surgeon at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Care System will speak on surgical aspects of presidential health care with particular emphasis on assassinations and the would be assassination of President Ronald Reagan. The talk will concentrate on medical and surgical decision-making and there will be minimal emphasis on ballistics. There will be some mention of the measures taken to protect presidents including the role of The Secret Service and local health care providers. It is hoped that the talk will allow the audience to understand the problems with the “V.I.P. Syndrome” and how the White House Physician’s Office played an integral role historically to transform the care of the President.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Paper Session #2

Moderators: Marjorie Arca, MD; John Waldhausen, MD

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Karl Storz Lecture
Speaker: Carlos Pellegrini, MD

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Paper Session #3

Moderators: Tamir Keshen, MD; Henri Steyaert, MD

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster Session #1 – Walk with Professors

Moderators: Peter Borzi, MD; Gordon MacKinlay, MD

5:00 PM

Viewing of photo gallery

Photo committee: Evelyn Georgeson, Ms; Valeria Martinez Ferro, Ms

Friday, April 28, 2006

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast – Video Session # 1

Moderators: Jürgen Schleef, MD; Mario Lima, MD

8:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Presidential Address
Speaker: Keith E. Georgeson, MD

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Paper Session # 4 – Emerging Technologies Session

Moderators: Duncan Phillips, MD; Michael Irish, MD

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel 2: Challenges in Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Joint Panel SAGES/IPEG

Chairman: Thomas Inge, MD

Patient selection considerations - Mike Helmrath, MD
Which operation is bet for teens? - Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD
Identification and Avoidance of Common Technical Challenges in the Superobese Teenager - Mark Vierra, MD
Common postoperative problems in teens and their management - Thomas Inge, MD

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

IPEG/SAGES dedicated time in the Exhibit Hall with complimentary box lunch provided.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Panel 3: Challenges of Innovation Panel

Moderator: Tom Krummel, MD

Case Presentations

  1. Legal – Panelist: William J. Winslade, PhD, JD
  2. Ethics – Panelist: Lauren McCullough, PhD
  3. Chairman (Credentialing)
    –Fetal MIS – Lethal & nonlethal problem
    –Robotic case, surgeon never did it laparoscopically
    –Advanced MIS surgeon wants to try something new, i.e. a Kasai or esophageal atresia
    –Nonendoscopic surgeon, 20 years out, wants to start doing laparoscopic
    –Attending never did the case, fellow knows how
    –A telementoring case

Program Chairmen: Moritz Ziegler, MD; Richard Azizkhan, MD; George Holcomb, MD

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Poster Session # 2

Moderators: Hock Tan, MD; Mario Riquelme, MD

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Short Paper Session # 5

Moderators: Raphael Udassin, MD; Milissa McKee, MD

6:30 PM

SAGES/IPEG Dinner and Jamboree

Saturday, April 29, 2006

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast – Video Session # 2

Moderators: Brian Cameron, MD; John Waldhausen, MD

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

IPEG General Assembly

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote Lecture
Speaker: Jeffrey Ponsky, MD

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel 4: Challenges of Investigation Panel

Chairman: John Morton, MD

Critical Evaluation of Literature - Craig Albanese, MD
DB Construction and Management - Douglas Barnhart, MD
Center of Excellence Quality of life – Lap vs open - Larry Moss, MD
Patient Safety

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Paper Session # 6

Moderators: Marcela Maria Bailez, MD; Girolamo Mattioli, MD

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Closing Remarks
Speaker: Keith E. Georgeson, MD