SSAT/ISDS JOINT BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM: CANCER OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT: EAST MEETS WEST

Moderators:

Gerald M. Fried, Montreal, PQ Canada Go Wakabayashi, Morioka, Japan

Introduction
Gerald M. Fried, Montreal, PQ Canada


Western View: Role of Flexible Endoscopy in Management of High Grade Dysplasia of Esophagus and Early Gastric Cancer
Lorenzo Ferri, Montreal, PQ Canada

Eastern View: Individualized Minimally Invasive Surgery for Early Gastric Cancer
Yuko Kitagawa, Tokyo, Japan

Panel and Audience Discussion


Eastern View: Present Status of Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer in Japan
Masahiko Watanabe, Tokyo, Japan

Western View: Does Single-Port Laparoscopy Have a Place in the Management of Colorectal Cancer?
Tonia M. Young-Fadok, Phoenix, AZ

Panel and Audience Discussion


Eastern View: Laparoscopic Liver Resection for Hepatic Malignancy
Ho-Seong Han, Seoul, South Korea

Western View: Laparoscopic Ablation of Hepatic Malignancies
David A. Iannitti, Charlotte, NC

Panel and Audience Discussion

EDUCATION COMMITTEE PANEL
HOW TO TEACH UNCOMMON AND HIGHLY COMPLEX OPERATIONS
Moderator: Attila Nakeeb, Indianapolis, IN

SCORE: How Will It Change the Training of Residents in the Operating Room?
Richard H. Bell, Jr, Philadelphia, PA

What Are the Complex Operations, and Why?
Keith D. Lillemoe, Indianapolis, IN

Maximizing the Teaching and Learning
Stanley W. Ashley, Boston, MA

The Current Role of Simulators in Teaching Surgical Techniques
Daniel B. Jones, Boston, MA

Panel and Audience Discussion

TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE PLENARY (PLENARY SESSION VI)

Moderators:

David Bentrem, Chicago, IL Yun Shin Chun, Philadelphia, PA

10-minute presentation, 5-minute discussion

30. Gender Specific Transfusion Affects Tumor Associated Neutrophil: Macrophage Ratios
Douglas Benson*^1,2, Marguerite Kelher¹, Xianzhong Meng¹, Joon H. Lee^1,2, Christopher Silliman¹, Carlton C. Barnett^1,2
1Surgery, University of Colorado at Denver HSC, Aurora, CO; ²Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO

31. Influence of Vagal Innervation on Motility and Afferent Sensitivity During Early Postoperative Ileus in Mice
Mario H. Mueller*^1,3, Zhirong Gao³, Jorg Glatzle², Michael S. Kasparek^1,3, Sarah Mittler³, Mia Karpitschka³, Andrei Sibaev^5,3, Martin E. Kreis¹, Bernhard W. Renz¹, Li Yongyu^4
1Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich-Grosshadern, Germany; ²Department of Surgery, Eberhard-Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany; ³Walter-Brendel Zentrum (WBex), Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich-Grosshadern, Germany; ⁴Department of Pathophysiology, Tongji University, Medical School, Shanghai, China; ⁵Department of Gastroenterology (Med. II), Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich-Grosshadern, Germany

32. Eating Behavior in Rats Subject to Vagotomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch
Yosuke Kodama*¹, Chun-Mei Zhao¹, Baard Kulseng², Duan Chen^1
1Dept. of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; ²Department of Surgery, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway

33. Perioperative Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Agnents Do Not Increase the Rate of Early Postoperative Complications in Crohn's Disease
Basil S. Nasir*¹, Eric J. Dozois¹, Robert R. Cima¹, John H. Pemberton¹, Bruce G. Wolff¹, William J. Sandborn², Edward V. Loftus², David W. Larson^1
1Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; ²Department of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

34. The Relationship Between Pre-Operative Comorbidity, the Systemic Inflammatory Response and Survival in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
Campbell S. Roxburgh*, Jonathan J. Platt, Fiona Leitch, Paul G. Horgan, Donald C. Mcmillan
University Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom

35. Relationship of EMAST and Microsatellite Instability Among Patients with Rectal Cancer
Bikash Devaraj*^1,2, Sonia Ramamoorthy¹, Robert S. Sandler⁵, Temitope O. Keku⁵, Aaron Lee², Linda Luo¹, Kathie Mcguire⁴, Betty L. Cabrera⁷, Katsumi Miyai³, John M. Carethers^6,2
1Surgery, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA; ²Gastroenterology, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA; ³Pathology, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA; ⁴Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA; ⁵Internal Medicine, North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; ⁶Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; ⁷Pediatrics, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA

VIDEO SESSION IV: ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, & PANCREAS

Moderators:

Juan M. Sarmiento, Atlanta, GA Aaron R. Sasson, Omaha, NE

10-minute presentation, 5-minute discussion

V20. Laparoscopic Management of Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum with Intraoperative Endoscopy
Eugenius J. Harvey, Kervin Arroyo, Peter Rubin, Lester B. Katz, Anthony J. Vine*
Dept of Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

V21. Laparoscopic Assisted Total Gastrectomy with D2 Dissection and Roux-en-Y J Pouch
Alexander J. Greenstein*, James P. Dolan, Vincent L. Harrison, Thai H. Pham, John G. Hunter
Surgery, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR

V22. Standard Distal Gastrectomy with D2 Nodal Dissection
Hisakazu Hoshi*
Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA

V23. Management of the Large Inflammatory Pancreatic Head Tumor: Advantages of the Beger Operation
Tobias Keck*¹, Ulrich Adam², Ulrich T. Hopt^1
1Dept for General and Visceral Surgery, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; ²Department of Surgery, Vivantes Klinikum, Berlin, Germany

V24. Laparoscopic Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy for Large Pancreatic Tumor
Leaque Ahmed², Jorge Zelada Getty*², Alexius Ramcharan², John a. Chabot^1
1surgery, Columbia university medical center, Ny, NY; ²Surgery, Columbia University at Harlem hospital center, New York, NY

V25. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy for Chronic Pancreatitis
Neal Agee*¹, Kwan N. Lau², David a. Iannitti², John B. Martinie^2
1Department of GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC; ²HepatoPancreatoBiliary Department, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

V26. Laparoscopic Pancreatic Necrosectomy and Cyst-Jejunostomy
Saboor Kahn*, Michael L. Kendrick
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

QUICK SHOTS SESSION III

Moderators:

Ellen J. Hagopian, New York, NY John J. Kelly, Worcester, MA

3-minute presentation, 3-minute discussion

QS23. A Pilot Trial of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for the Eradication of Esophageal Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Early Squamous Cell Carcinoma Limited to the Mucosa
Frederike G. Van Vilsteren*¹, Lorenza Alvarez Herrero^2,1, Roos E. Pouw¹, Carine Sondermeijer¹, Fiebo J. Ten Kate³, Mark I. Van Berge Henegouwen⁴, Bas L. Weusten^2,1, Jacques Bergman^1
1Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; ²Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands; ³Pathology, Amsterdam Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; ⁴Surgery, Amsterdam Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands

QS24. Spontaneous Reflux During Videoesophagram: Its Clinical Significance and Correlation with pH Monitoring
Shahin Ayazi¹, Steven R. Demeester¹, James M. Halls², Florian Augustin*¹, Joerg Zehetner¹, Arzu Oezcelik¹, Helen J. Sohn¹, John C. Lipham¹, Jeffrey a. Hagen¹, Tom R. Demeester^1
1Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; ²Radiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

QS25. Radiofrequency Versus Milligan Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy: A Prospective, Randomized Study
Pierpaolo Sileri, Luana Franceschilli*, Vito M. Stolfi, Alessandra Di Giorgio, Giulio P. Angelucci, Stefano D' Ugo, Achille Gaspari
Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

QS26. ERCP and Sphincterotomy (ES): A Safe and Effective Definitive Management of Gallstone Pancreatitis with the Gallbladder Left in Situ?
Mark Bignell*, Matthew P. Dearing, Andrew Hindmarsh, Michael Rhodes
General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom

QS27. Emergency Portacaval Shunt Versus Rescue Portacaval Shunt in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Emergency Treatment of Bleeding Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis
Marshall J. Orloff*¹, Jon I. Isenberg², Henry O. Wheeler², Kevin S. Haynes², Horacio Jinich-Brook², Roderick C. Rapier², Florin Vaida³, Robert J. Hye^1
1Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; ²Medicine/Gastroenterology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA; ³Family and Preventive Medicine/Biostatistics, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA

QS28. Computed Tomography Features Associated with Operative Management for Nonstrangulating Small Bowel Obstruction
Rakesh R. Suri*¹, Parag Vora², John M. Kirby², Kevin Chan¹, Stephen Smith¹, Leyo Ruo^1
1General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; ²Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

QS29. Is Bile Reflux-Induced Esophageal Dysmotility Mediated by Mucosal Stimulation? an Experimental Study
Marcelo S. Rocha^1,2, Fernando a. Herbella*^2
1surgery, unimontes, Montes Claros, Brazil; ²surgery, unifesp, São paulo, Brazil

QS30. The Effects of Cannabinoids on the CaCo-2 Cell Culture Model of Intestinal Permeability
Abdussalam Alhamoruni*¹, Andrew Lee¹, Jon Lund^1,2, Richard I. Hall², Mike Larvin^1,2, Saoirse O'Sullivan^1
1School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health, University of Nottingham, Derby, United Kingdom; ²Surgical Directorate, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, United Kingdom

QS31. Pre-Operative Nomogram to Predict Risk of Peri-Operative Mortality Following Hepatic Resections for Malignancy
Mashaal Dhir¹, Smith Lynette², Fred Ullrich², Leiphrakpam Premila¹, Quan Ly¹, Aaron R. Sasson¹, Chandrakanth Are*^1
1Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Eppley Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. 68198, NE; ²Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

QS32. Intestine-Specific Deletion of p38a MAPK Perturbs Enterocyte Kinetics Following Massive Small Bowel Resection
Derek Wakeman*, Jennifer a. Leinicke, Mark E. Mcmellen, Jun Guo, Christopher R. Erwin, Brad W. Warner
Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO

QS33. Mucosa-Associated Microbiota and Risk of Chronic And/Or Relapsing Pouchitis After Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis
Marco Scarpa¹, Alessia R. Grillo², Anna Pozza*³, Diego Faggian⁴, Cesare Ruffolo⁵, Melania Scarpa², Renata D'Incà³, Mario Plebani⁴, Giacomo C. Sturniolo³, Ignazio Castagliuolo², Imerio Angriman^3
1Department of Surgery, Veneto Oncological Institute (IOV-IRCCS), Padova, Italy; ²Dept. of Histology, Microbiology and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; ³Dept. of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; ⁴Dept. of Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; ⁵Dept. of Surgery (Chirurgia IV), Ospedale "Ca' Foncello", Treviso, Italy

QS34. Endoscopic Management of Gastro-Gastric Fistulae After Primary Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Does Not Increase Complications at Revision Surgery
Michael S. Flicker*1, David B. Lautz2, Christopher C. Thompson1
1Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; 2Department of Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

DDW COMBINED CLINICAL SYMPOSIUM
NEW HOPE FOR CHRONIC PANCREATITIS?
Sponsored by: SSAT, AGA, ASGE

Moderators:

Syed A. Ahmad, Cincinnati, OH Randall Pearson, Rochester, MN

The Use of EUS for the Diagnosis of Small Duct Pancreatitis
Nathan Schmulewitz, Cincinnati, OH

The Use of Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Transplantation for Chronic Pancreatitis
David Sutherland, Rochester, MN

The Use of ERCP in Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Pancreatitis
Todd Baron, Rochester, MN

Panel and Audience Discussion

PLENARY SESSION VII

Moderators:

Jonathan F. Critchlow, Boston, MA Margo Shoup, Maywood, IL

10-minute presentation, 5-minute discussion

36. 127 Resections for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: Evaluating the Impact of Minimally Invasive and Parenchymal-Sparing Surgical Techniques
Joseph Dinorcia, Minna K. Lee, James a. Lee, Beth a. Schrope, John a. Chabot, John D. Allendorf*
Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

37. Hepatectomy Is Superior to Thermal Ablation for Patients with a Solitary Colorectal Liver Metastasis
Suzanne C. Schiffman*, Matthew Bower, Russell E. Brown, Robert C. C. Martin, Kelly M. Mcmasters, Charles R. Scoggins
Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

38. Predictors of Mesh Explantation Following Incisional Hernia Repair
Mary T. Hawn*^1,2, Stephen H. Gray^1,2, Christopher W. Snyder^1,2, Laura a. Graham², Catherine C. Vick^2
1Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; ²C-SMART, Birmingham VAMC, Birmingham, AL

39. Potential Benefit of Resection for Stage IV Gastric Cancer: A National Survey
Jillian K. Smith*, Joshua S. Hill, Sing Chau Ng, Theodore P. Mcdade, Shimul a. Shah, Jennifer F. Tseng
Surgery, Surgical Outcomes Analysis & Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

40. Patient and Perioperative Predictors of Morbidity & Mortality After Esophagectomy: American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP), 2005-2007
Birat Dhungel*, Brian S. Diggs, John G. Hunter, Brett C. Sheppard, James P. Dolan
General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

41. Preoperative Treatment with Infliximab Is Not Associated with an Increased Risk of Short-Term Postoperative Complications After Colectomy with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Melanie L. Gainsbury*¹, Daniel I. Chu¹, Lauren a. Howard¹, Jennifer Coukos², Jeremy T. Hetzel², Francis a. Farraye², Arthur F. Stucchi¹, James M. Becker^1
1Department of Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA; ²Section of Gastrointestinal Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

POSTER SESSION III
Authors available at their posters to answer questions 12 PM – 2 PM; posters on display 8 AM – 5 PM.

SSAT/SAGES JOINT LUNCHEON SYMPOSIUM: LAPAROSCOPY FOR CANCER—ARE THERE LIMITS?

Moderators:

David W. Rattner, Boston, MA C. Daniel Smith, Jacksonville, FL

MIS Esophagectomy: Progress or Folly?
Steven R. DeMeester, Los Angeles, CA

Laparoscopic Resection for Gastric Cancer: An Emerging Standard
Vivian E.M. Strong, New York, NY

Staging Laparoscopy for FG Malignancies: Is It Worthwhile?
Vic Velanovich, Detroit, MI

Panel and Audience Discussion


Laparoscopic Pancreatic Resection for Malignancy: Are There Any Contraindications?
William G. Hawkins, St. Louis, MO

Minimal Access Hepatic Surgery: Applications in Cancer and Current Barriers to Adoption
David A. Geller, Pittsburgh, PA

Training Pathways for Surgeons and Trainees in MIS HPB Surgery
Brian J. Dunkin, Houston, TX

Panel and Audience Discussion


Laparoscopic Resection for Rectal Cancer: Controversial?
James W. Fleshman, St. Louis, MO

Port Site Metastases After Laparoscopic Colectomy for Cancer: How To Prevent Them?
Morris E. Franklin, Jr., San Antonio, TX

TEM for Rectal Cancer: What Are the Limits?
John H. Marks, Wynnewood, PA

Panel and Audience Discussion

MEET-THE-PROFESSOR LUNCHEONS
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of GE Junction Dysplasia (SSAT, ASGE)
Blair A. Jobe & Prateek Sharma, Pittsburgh, PA, & Kansas City, MO

DDW COMBINED CLINICAL SYMPOSIUM
DIFFICULT TO REMOVE COLONIC POLYPS: EMR, ESD, OR SURGERY?
Sponsored by: AGA, ASGE, SSAT

Moderators:

Marcia R. Cruz-Correa, San Juan, PR Paul J. Limburg, Rochester, MN

Difficult to Remove Colonic Polyps: The Role of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Michael B. Wallace, Jacksonville, FL

Difficult to Remove Colonic Polyps: Endocopic Submucosal Dissection
Mainor Antillon, New Orleans, LA

Difficult to Remove Colonic Polyps: Surgical Interventions
Thomas Weber, Brooklyn, NY

Panel and Audience Discussion