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2003 Scientific Meeting Highlights
Savannah, Georgia
Postgraduate Courses
Inferior Vena Cava Filter Workshop with Hands-on Course
Coordinator: Ronald F. Sing, DO, Charlotte, NC
This course was designed to give surgeons the latest information regarding
techniques and equipment available for placement of IVC filters both at bedside
and in the Operating Room. Upon completion of the course surgeons had a working
knowledge of devices and techniques to be used in the prevention of venous
thromboembolism and be familiar with the indications for IVCF and the data
supporting prophylactic use of IVCF in trauma patients.
Surgeons also gained knowledge in the major types of filters, insertion
techniques, and advantages and disadvantages of each IVCF. Surgeons became
familiar with the risks and complications of various insertion techniques.
They also gained information on the advantages of bedside insertion and the
equipment required as well as the underlying issues of radiation exposure of
IVCF insertion.
Each surgeon had hands-on experience in a lab setting with contrast cavography
and percutaneous insertion of various vena cava filters.
Difficult Problems and Complications of Laparoscopic Surgery
Coordinator: Michael D. Holzman, M.D., Nashville, TN
Since the late 1980's laparo-endoscopic surgery has become a significant part of
the general surgeon’s armamentarium. For the past decade surgeons and surgical
organizations have focused attention on training surgeons in this technology and
technique.This course focused on areas of potential difficulties of operations
as well as postoperative problems which could arise rather than providing a
step-by-step how to do the procedure. As surgeons have incorporated
laparo-endoscopic surgery into their practices, they are performing more
challenging and complex operations. This course was designed to help surgeons
understand potential complications of these procedures, how to avoid
complications, and how to manage both intra-operative and post-operative
sequelae if they do occur. Surgeons received expert instruction on the use of
equipment in a hands-on lab, and trouble-shooting equipment problems were also
addressed.
Invited Speakers
Barbara L. Bass, MD, FACS - Professor of Surgery, Associate Chair for
Research and Academic Affairs, University of Maryland School of Medicine,
Baltimore, MD
Frank R. Lewis, MD, FACS - Executive Director, The American Board of
Surgery,
Philadelphia, PA
J. David Richardson, MD, FACS - Professor of Surgery and Vice Chairman,
Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville,
KY
Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS - Executive Director, American College of
Surgeons,
Chicago, IL
Donald D. Trunkey, MD, FACS - Professor of Surgery, Oregon Health
Sciences University, Portland, OR
Luncheon Topics
Sunday - Medical Ethics.
Moderator was William C. Wood, MD, with guests: J. David Richardson, MD, Frank
R. Lewis, MD, and Talmadge A. Bowden, Jr., MD. Attendees were invited to hear
the presentations and bring their own concerns to this forum.
Monday - An Update from the American College of Surgeons.
Hosted by Thomas R. Gadacz, MD, with Thomas R. Russell, MD, Executive Director,
The American College of Surgeons. Attendees heard first hand what the College is
doing to represent surgeons in the broad surgical arena and brought their
questions and comments to this very important address.
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