The minimally invasive approach to solid organs is currently well established and accepted. However there are still a number of critical controversies.The course is intended to familiarize the participant with the current concepts, knowledge and versatility towards these specific situations.

Spleen

• How and When to Choose the Best Position for LS: Anterior, Lateral or Semilateral
  Eric Poulin, M.D.
• HALS & Pre-op Embolization and Splenomegaly: Technique and Indications
  Andrea Pietrabissa, M.D.
• Portal Vein Thrombosis After LS: Size of the Risk
  Eduardo Targarona, M.D.
• Partial Splenectomy
  Selman Uranues, M.D.
• Discussion

Pancreas

• MIS and Pacreatic Cancer: Which Link?
  Horacio Asbun, M.D.
• Cystic Tumors: How to Select the Approach?
  Juan Pablo Pantoja, M.D.
• Intra-op Ultrasound Localization, Central and Or/Distal Pancreatectomy or Enucleation: Tailoring the Technique
  Gian Melotti, M.D.
• Pseudocyst: Laparoscopic, NOTES™ or Open
  Jeffrey Hazey, M.D.
• Discussion

Liver

• How, When and Why to Choose the Best Position for Hepatic Resection
  Namir Katkhouda, M.D.
• MIS and Liver Cirrhosis: Good or Bad Friends?
  AndrewA. Gumbs, M.D.
• MIS Liver Surgical Technique: Instrumentation, Energy Devices, HALS, Pre-op 3D, Imaging, Intr-op Ultrasound and Ablation Techniques
  David Geller, M.D.
• Discussion

Adrenal

• How to Choose the Best Position for Adrenalectomy: Anterior, Lateral or Semilateral
  Emanuele Lezoche, M.D.
• Limits and Strategy: Bilateral, Enlarged Adrenal and Partial Adrenalectomies
  Quan Yang Duh, M.D.
• Impact of Adrenalectomy of Metastasis on Long Term Outcome
  Miguel Herrera, M.D.
• Discussion

Kidney

• Live Kidney Donor: Left or Right?, HALS or Pure LAP
  Kent Kercher, M.D.
• Radical MIS Nephrectomy: Adequate for Cancer? Total or Partial?
  Michael Edye, M.D.
• Discussion