SAGES 2009 Meeting Information: Presentations
SAGES 2009 Annual Meeting
Surgical Spring Week Presentations
April 22-24, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
∇ Controversies and Techniques in Solid Organ Surgery:
A Video and Evidence Based Appraisal
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Chair: Horacio Asbun, M.D.; Co-Chair: Eric Poulin, M.D.
Minimal access approaches to solid organ surgery have been practiced for almost two decades. Controversy still exists in regards to certain surgical approaches as well as in regards to utilization of the laparoscopic approach in the presence of solid organ malignancy. This course addressess some of these controversial issues by giving a background on what the current evidence is for performing different techniques and by describing the technical steps of the surgical procedures.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the nature of current controversies in laparoscopic solid organ surgery
- Discuss the current data and the results to justify the different approaches used
- Review technical steps and tips on the surgical techniques
- Discuss tips in performing intra-operative hepatobiliary and pancreas ultrasound
