49th Annual Meeting Program and Abstracts
49th Annual Meeting
SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT
May 17 – 21, 2008
San Diego Convention Center – San Diego, California
during Digestive Disease Week®
All rooms at the San Diego Convention Center unless otherwise indicated.
Program and Abstracts | Posters
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MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
OPENING SESSION (25ABC)
Moderator: John C. Bowen, New Orleans, LA
Welcome and introduction of new members, announcements of SSAT scholarship awards, reports from the SSAT Foundation, recognition of the Foundation donors, and conferment of the Founders Medal.
Moderator: John C. Bowen, New Orleans, LA
Welcome and introduction of new members, announcements of SSAT scholarship awards, reports from the SSAT Foundation, recognition of the Foundation donors, and conferment of the Founders Medal.
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
PRESIDENTIAL PLENARY A (PLENARY SESSION I) (25ABC)
Moderator: Richard A. Prinz, Chicago, IL
1. Stepwise Circumferential and Focal Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus with High-Grade Dysplasia or Intramucosal Cancer
Roos E. Pouw1, Joep J. Gondrie1, Frederike G. Van Vilsteren1, Carine Sondermeijer1, Wilda Rosmolen1, Wouter L. Curvers1, Lorenza Alvarez Herrero4, Fiebo J. Ten Kate2, Kausilia K. Krishnadath1, Thomas M. Van Gulik3, Paul Fockens1, Bas L. Weusten4, Jacques J. Bergman*1
1Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2Pathology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 3Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4Gastroenterology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
View Video Presentation with Slides
2. Long-Term Results of Transanal Excision After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for T2 and T3 Adenocarcinomas of the Rectum
Rajesh Nair*1, Erin M. Siegel1, Timothy J. Yeatman1, Mokenge P. Malafa1, Jorge Marcet2, David Shibata1
1Interdisciplinary Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL; 2Surgery, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
View Video Presentation with Slides
3. High Volume Surgery and Outcome After Liver Resection: Surgeon or Center?
Robert W. Eppsteiner, Nicholas Csikesz, Jennifer F. Tseng, Shimul A. Shah*
Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
View Video Presentation with Slides
4. Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: A Report of a Five-Year Experience with 750 Patients
Crystine M. Lee, Paul T. Cirangle, Gregg H. Jossart*
Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
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Moderator: Richard A. Prinz, Chicago, IL
1. Stepwise Circumferential and Focal Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus with High-Grade Dysplasia or Intramucosal Cancer
Roos E. Pouw1, Joep J. Gondrie1, Frederike G. Van Vilsteren1, Carine Sondermeijer1, Wilda Rosmolen1, Wouter L. Curvers1, Lorenza Alvarez Herrero4, Fiebo J. Ten Kate2, Kausilia K. Krishnadath1, Thomas M. Van Gulik3, Paul Fockens1, Bas L. Weusten4, Jacques J. Bergman*1
1Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2Pathology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 3Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4Gastroenterology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
View Video Presentation with Slides2. Long-Term Results of Transanal Excision After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for T2 and T3 Adenocarcinomas of the Rectum
Rajesh Nair*1, Erin M. Siegel1, Timothy J. Yeatman1, Mokenge P. Malafa1, Jorge Marcet2, David Shibata1
1Interdisciplinary Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL; 2Surgery, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL
View Video Presentation with Slides3. High Volume Surgery and Outcome After Liver Resection: Surgeon or Center?
Robert W. Eppsteiner, Nicholas Csikesz, Jennifer F. Tseng, Shimul A. Shah*
Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
View Video Presentation with Slides4. Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: A Report of a Five-Year Experience with 750 Patients
Crystine M. Lee, Paul T. Cirangle, Gregg H. Jossart*
Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
View Video Presentation with Slides
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (25ABC)
SP1. Introduction
Richard A. Prinz, Chicago, IL
View Video Presentation with Slides
SP2. Evolution of a Surgeon: A 40-Year Perspective
John C. Bowen, New Orleans, LA
View Video Presentation
SP1. Introduction
Richard A. Prinz, Chicago, IL
View Video Presentation with SlidesSP2. Evolution of a Surgeon: A 40-Year Perspective
John C. Bowen, New Orleans, LA
View Video Presentation
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
PRESIDENTIAL PLENARY B (PLENARY SESSION II) (25ABC)
Moderator: John C. Bowen, New Orleans, LA
5. Role of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-Analysis
Abhishek Choudhary*, Matthew L. Bechtold, Craig Karpman, Srinivas R. Puli, Mohamed O. Othman, Praveen K. Roy
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
View Video Presentation with Slides
6.
Comparison of Surgically Resected Polypoid Lesions of the Gallbladder to Their Pre-Operative Ultrasound Characteristics
Martin D. Zielinski*1, Peyton W. Davis1, Florencia G. Que1, Michael L. Kendrick1, Thomas D. Atwell2
1Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 2Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
View Video Presentation with Slides
7. The Incidental Asymptomatic Pancreatic Lesion: Nuisance or Threat?
Teviah E. Sachs*, Wande B. Pratt, Mark P. Callery, Charles M. Vollmer
General Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
View Video Presentation with Slides
Moderator: John C. Bowen, New Orleans, LA
5. Role of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-Analysis
Abhishek Choudhary*, Matthew L. Bechtold, Craig Karpman, Srinivas R. Puli, Mohamed O. Othman, Praveen K. Roy
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
View Video Presentation with Slides6.
Comparison of Surgically Resected Polypoid Lesions of the Gallbladder to Their Pre-Operative Ultrasound CharacteristicsMartin D. Zielinski*1, Peyton W. Davis1, Florencia G. Que1, Michael L. Kendrick1, Thomas D. Atwell2
1Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; 2Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
View Video Presentation with Slides7.
The Incidental Asymptomatic Pancreatic Lesion: Nuisance or Threat?Teviah E. Sachs*, Wande B. Pratt, Mark P. Callery, Charles M. Vollmer
General Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
DORIS AND JOHN L. CAMERON GUEST ORATION (25ABC)
SP3. The Coming American Revolution: How China Will Cause the Greatest Changes in the U.S. Since the Birth of the Nation
Louis McDaniel Bowen, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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SP3. The Coming American Revolution: How China Will Cause the Greatest Changes in the U.S. Since the Birth of the Nation
Louis McDaniel Bowen, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
POSTER SESSION I (Sails Pavilion)
Authors available at their posters to answer questions 12 PM – 2 PM; posters on display 8 AM – 5 PM.
Authors available at their posters to answer questions 12 PM – 2 PM; posters on display 8 AM – 5 PM.
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
MEET-THE-PROFESSOR LUNCHEONSSP5. What's New in Liver Tumor Ablation (26A)
David M. Mahvi, Madison, WI
SP6. Local Therapy for Rectal Cancer (Carlsbad, South Tower, Marriott Hotel & Marina)
Michael J. Stamos, Orange, CA
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
DDW COMBINED CLINICAL SYMPOSIA
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER (Ballroom 20A)
Sponsored by: SSAT, AGA
SP7. The Intriguing Epidemiology of Esophageal Cancer: What Factors Underlie the Trends?
Stuart Jon Spechler, Dallas, TX
SP8. The Biology of Esophageal Cancer: What Factors Influence the Choice of Therapy?
Jeffrey H. Peters, Rochester, NY
SP9. Endoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Jacques J. Bergman, Amsterdam, Netherlands
SP10. Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
John G. Hunter, Portland, OR
SP11. A Balanced Approach to the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Charles R. Thomas, Jr., Portland, OR
Discussion
THE OPTIMAL MANAGEMENT OF LGI BLEEEDING (Ballroom 20BCD)
Sponsored by: ASGE, AGA, SSAT
SP12. Why Is There So Much Controversy?
Lisa L. Strate, Seattle, WA
SP13. Should Urgent Colonoscopy Be Performed in Most Patients with Acute LGIB? YES!
Dennis M. Jansen, Los Angeles, CA
SP14. Should Urgent Colonoscopy Be Performed in Most Patients with Acute LGIB? NO!
Don C. Rockey, Dallas, TX
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER (Ballroom 20A)
Sponsored by: SSAT, AGA
| Moderators: | John G. Hunter, Portland, OR Stuart Jon Spechler, Dallas, TX |
SP7. The Intriguing Epidemiology of Esophageal Cancer: What Factors Underlie the Trends?
Stuart Jon Spechler, Dallas, TX
SP8. The Biology of Esophageal Cancer: What Factors Influence the Choice of Therapy?
Jeffrey H. Peters, Rochester, NY
SP9. Endoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Jacques J. Bergman, Amsterdam, Netherlands
SP10. Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
John G. Hunter, Portland, OR
SP11. A Balanced Approach to the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Charles R. Thomas, Jr., Portland, OR
Discussion
THE OPTIMAL MANAGEMENT OF LGI BLEEEDING (Ballroom 20BCD)
Sponsored by: ASGE, AGA, SSAT
| Moderators: | Kenneth R. McQuaid, San Francisco, CA Lisa L. Strate, Seattle, WA |
SP12. Why Is There So Much Controversy?
Lisa L. Strate, Seattle, WA
SP13. Should Urgent Colonoscopy Be Performed in Most Patients with Acute LGIB? YES!
Dennis M. Jansen, Los Angeles, CA
SP14. Should Urgent Colonoscopy Be Performed in Most Patients with Acute LGIB? NO!
Don C. Rockey, Dallas, TX
2:15 PM – 5:00 PM
PLENARY SESSION III (24ABC)
8. Cervical Nodal Metastasis from Intrathoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Is Not Necessarily an Incurable Disease
Daniel K. Tong*, Simon Law, Kam Ho Wong, John Wong
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
9. The 3-Year Outcome of Optimal Medical or Surgical Management of GERD Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus: The Lotus Trial Experience
Stephen E. Attwood*1, Lars R. Lundell2, Jan G. Hatlebakk3, Stefan Eklund4, Ola Junghard4, Jean Paul Galmiche5, Christian Ell6, Roberto Fiocca7, Tore Lind4
1North Tyneside Hospital, North Shields, United Kingdom; 2Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden; 3Haukeland Hospital, Bergen, Norway; 4AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden; 5Hotel Dieu-CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France; 6Dr.-Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany; 7University of Genova, Genova, Italy
10. Zenker's Diverticula: Is a Tailored Approach Feasible?
Christian Rizzetto1, Mario Costantini*1, Raffaele Bottin2, Elena Finotti1, Lisa Zanatta1, Martina Ceolin1, Loredana Nicoletti1, Giovanni Zaninotto1, Ermanno Ancona1
1Clinica Chirurgica 3, University of Padua, Padova, Italy; 2Medical and Surgical Specialities, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
11. Quality of Life and Symptomatic Response to Gastric Neurostimulation for Gastroparesis
Vic Velanovich*
Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
12. Results of the Surgical Treatment of Cardia Carcinoma (Ca) Characterized by Outcome and Perioperative Factors in a Prospective Observational Multicentre Study for Quality Control
Lutz Meyer*1, Olof Jannasch2, Frank Meyer2, Hans Lippert2, Ingo Gastinger3
1Surgery, HELIOS Vogtland Hospital Plauen, Plauen, Germany; 2Surgery, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany; 3Surgery, Carl Thiem Hospital Cottbus, Cottbus, Germany
13. Probiotics Improve Weight Loss, GI-Related Quality of Life and H2 Breath Tests After Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Gavitt a. Woodard*, Joseph Peraza, John Downey, Betsy Encarnacion, John M. Morton
Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
14. Factors Related to Anastomotic Dehiscence and Mortality After Terminal Stomal Closure in the Management of Patients with Severe Secondary Peritonitis
Jose L. Martinez*, Pablo Andrade, Enrique Luque-De-Leon
Gastrocirugía, UMAE Hospital Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional SXXI, Mexico DF, Mexico
15. Predictors of Survival in 865 Patients with Acinar Cell Carcinoma of the Pancreas: Survival After Surgery Compared to Ductal Adenocarcinoma
C. Max Schmidt*1,4, Jesus M. Matos1, David J. Bentrem3, Mark S. Talamonti2, Keith D. Lillemoe1, Karl Y. Bilimoria3
1Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; 2Department of Surgery, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL; 3Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; 4Department of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
16. Preoperative Liver Function Tests and Hemoglobin Will Predict Complications Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Christopher D. Hughes*1, Karen Rychlik2, Margo Shoup1, Gerard V. Aranha1
1Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL; 2The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
17. Surgical Management of Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Resection or Transplantation?
Emily C. Bellavance*2, Steven Cunningham2, Kimberly M. Lumpkins2, Warren R. Maley1, Cinthia Drachenberg3, Richard D. Schulick1, Andrew M. Cameron1, Michael Choti1, Nader Hanna2, Benjamin Philosophe2, Timothy M. Pawlik1
1Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; 2Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; 3Pathology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
18. Increasing Regionalization of Hepatic Resection in Canada: 1995-2004
Ryan McColl*, Xiaoqing You, William A. Ghali, Elijah Dixon
Department of Surgery, Medicine, and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
| Moderators: | Gerard V. Aranha, Maywood, IL Donald E. Low, Seattle, WA |
8.
Cervical Nodal Metastasis from Intrathoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Is Not Necessarily an Incurable DiseaseDaniel K. Tong*, Simon Law, Kam Ho Wong, John Wong
Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
9. The 3-Year Outcome of Optimal Medical or Surgical Management of GERD Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus: The Lotus Trial Experience
Stephen E. Attwood*1, Lars R. Lundell2, Jan G. Hatlebakk3, Stefan Eklund4, Ola Junghard4, Jean Paul Galmiche5, Christian Ell6, Roberto Fiocca7, Tore Lind4
1North Tyneside Hospital, North Shields, United Kingdom; 2Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden; 3Haukeland Hospital, Bergen, Norway; 4AstraZeneca R&D, Mölndal, Sweden; 5Hotel Dieu-CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France; 6Dr.-Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany; 7University of Genova, Genova, Italy
10. Zenker's Diverticula: Is a Tailored Approach Feasible?
Christian Rizzetto1, Mario Costantini*1, Raffaele Bottin2, Elena Finotti1, Lisa Zanatta1, Martina Ceolin1, Loredana Nicoletti1, Giovanni Zaninotto1, Ermanno Ancona1
1Clinica Chirurgica 3, University of Padua, Padova, Italy; 2Medical and Surgical Specialities, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
11. Quality of Life and Symptomatic Response to Gastric Neurostimulation for Gastroparesis
Vic Velanovich*
Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
12. Results of the Surgical Treatment of Cardia Carcinoma (Ca) Characterized by Outcome and Perioperative Factors in a Prospective Observational Multicentre Study for Quality Control
Lutz Meyer*1, Olof Jannasch2, Frank Meyer2, Hans Lippert2, Ingo Gastinger3
1Surgery, HELIOS Vogtland Hospital Plauen, Plauen, Germany; 2Surgery, University Hospital Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany; 3Surgery, Carl Thiem Hospital Cottbus, Cottbus, Germany
13.
Probiotics Improve Weight Loss, GI-Related Quality of Life and H2 Breath Tests After Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized TrialGavitt a. Woodard*, Joseph Peraza, John Downey, Betsy Encarnacion, John M. Morton
Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
14. Factors Related to Anastomotic Dehiscence and Mortality After Terminal Stomal Closure in the Management of Patients with Severe Secondary Peritonitis
Jose L. Martinez*, Pablo Andrade, Enrique Luque-De-Leon
Gastrocirugía, UMAE Hospital Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional SXXI, Mexico DF, Mexico
15. Predictors of Survival in 865 Patients with Acinar Cell Carcinoma of the Pancreas: Survival After Surgery Compared to Ductal Adenocarcinoma
C. Max Schmidt*1,4, Jesus M. Matos1, David J. Bentrem3, Mark S. Talamonti2, Keith D. Lillemoe1, Karl Y. Bilimoria3
1Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; 2Department of Surgery, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL; 3Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; 4Department of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
16. Preoperative Liver Function Tests and Hemoglobin Will Predict Complications Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Christopher D. Hughes*1, Karen Rychlik2, Margo Shoup1, Gerard V. Aranha1
1Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL; 2The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
17. Surgical Management of Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Resection or Transplantation?
Emily C. Bellavance*2, Steven Cunningham2, Kimberly M. Lumpkins2, Warren R. Maley1, Cinthia Drachenberg3, Richard D. Schulick1, Andrew M. Cameron1, Michael Choti1, Nader Hanna2, Benjamin Philosophe2, Timothy M. Pawlik1
1Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; 2Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; 3Pathology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
18. Increasing Regionalization of Hepatic Resection in Canada: 1995-2004
Ryan McColl*, Xiaoqing You, William A. Ghali, Elijah Dixon
Department of Surgery, Medicine, and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
2:15 PM – 5:00 PM
SSAT/AGA/ASGE STATE-OF-THE-ART CONFERENCE
OPTIMAL TIMING OF SURGERY FOR IBD (25ABC)
Moderator: Richard A. Hodin, Boston, MA
SP15. Introduction
Richard A. Hodin, Boston, MA
SP16. Pregnancy: Before, During, and After
Robin S. McLeod, Toronto, ON
SP18. An Updated Approach to Dysplasia in IBD
David Rubin, Chicago, IL
SP19. Fulminant Colitis
Bruce Sands, Boston, MA
SP20. Pyogenic Complications of Crohns
James W. Fleshman, St. Louis, MO
Case Presentations
Q&A
OPTIMAL TIMING OF SURGERY FOR IBD (25ABC)
Moderator: Richard A. Hodin, Boston, MA
SP15. Introduction
Richard A. Hodin, Boston, MA
SP16. Pregnancy: Before, During, and After
Robin S. McLeod, Toronto, ON
SP18. An Updated Approach to Dysplasia in IBD
David Rubin, Chicago, IL
SP19. Fulminant Colitis
Bruce Sands, Boston, MA
SP20. Pyogenic Complications of Crohns
James W. Fleshman, St. Louis, MO
Case Presentations
Q&A
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
VIDEO SESSION I: HPB SURGERY (27B)
V1. The Lateral Laparoscopic Approach to Lesions in the Posterior Segments
Andrew A. Gumbs*1,2, Brice Gayet2
1Upper GI and Endocrine Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY; 2Medical and Surgical Department of Digestive Diseases, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
V2. Small Diameter Prosthetic H-Graft Portacaval Shunt for Portal Decompression
Alexander S. Rosemurgy*, Harold Paul, Mark Shapiro, Desiree Villadolid, Sam Al-Saadi, Sharona B. Ross, Sarah Cowgill
Surgery, University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
V3. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pancreatic Disease
Tara S. Kent*1, Ivan Pedrosa3, Sunil Sheth2, Alphonso Brown2, Mark P. Callery1, Charles M. Vollmer1
1Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; 2Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; 3Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
V4. Laparoscopic Extended Distal Pancreatectomy for Tumors of the Pancreatic Neck
Christos A. Galanopoulos*, D. Rohan Jeyarajah
HPB/Foregut Surgery, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX
V5. Laparoscopic Approach in Patients with Gastrinoma Which Are the Limits?
Laureano Fernández-Cruz*
Surgery, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
| Moderators: | Rebecca M. Minter, Ann Arbor, MI Randall S. Zuckerman, Cooperstown, NY |
V1. The Lateral Laparoscopic Approach to Lesions in the Posterior Segments
Andrew A. Gumbs*1,2, Brice Gayet2
1Upper GI and Endocrine Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY; 2Medical and Surgical Department of Digestive Diseases, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France
V2. Small Diameter Prosthetic H-Graft Portacaval Shunt for Portal Decompression
Alexander S. Rosemurgy*, Harold Paul, Mark Shapiro, Desiree Villadolid, Sam Al-Saadi, Sharona B. Ross, Sarah Cowgill
Surgery, University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
V3. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pancreatic Disease
Tara S. Kent*1, Ivan Pedrosa3, Sunil Sheth2, Alphonso Brown2, Mark P. Callery1, Charles M. Vollmer1
1Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; 2Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA; 3Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
V4. Laparoscopic Extended Distal Pancreatectomy for Tumors of the Pancreatic Neck
Christos A. Galanopoulos*, D. Rohan Jeyarajah
HPB/Foregut Surgery, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX
V5. Laparoscopic Approach in Patients with Gastrinoma Which Are the Limits?
Laureano Fernández-Cruz*
Surgery, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
DDW COMBINED CLINICAL SYMPOSIA
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF NAFLD (Ballroom 20BCD)
Sponsored by: AASLD, SSAT
SP21. The Pathogenesis of NAFLD: The Rational Basis for Treatment Strategies
Stephen H. Caldwell, Charlottesville, VA
SP22. The Medical Management of NAFLD
Paul Angulo, Rochester, MN
SP23. The Surgical Management of NAFLD
John M. Morton, Stanford, CA
PANCREATIC CANCER (Ballroom 20A)
Sponsored by: SSAT, ASGE, AGA
SP23. The Importance of Pretreatment Radiographic Staging: Definitions of Resectable, Borderline Resectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Chuslip Charnsangavej, Houston, TX
SP24. Preoperative Biliary Stenting for Resectable Disease: Current Controversy and the Role for Metal vs. Plastic
Peter B. Kelsey, Boston, MA
SP25. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided FNA: Should It Be Routine in Patients with Localized Pancreatic Cancer
Michael J. Levy, Rochester, MN
SP26. Patient Selection for Surgery: Diagnostic and Treatment Sequencing
Mark P. Callery, Boston, MA
Case Presentations
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF NAFLD (Ballroom 20BCD)
Sponsored by: AASLD, SSAT
| Moderators: | Nathan M. Bass, San Francisco, CA John M. Morton, Stanford, CA |
SP21. The Pathogenesis of NAFLD: The Rational Basis for Treatment Strategies
Stephen H. Caldwell, Charlottesville, VA
SP22. The Medical Management of NAFLD
Paul Angulo, Rochester, MN
SP23. The Surgical Management of NAFLD
John M. Morton, Stanford, CA
PANCREATIC CANCER (Ballroom 20A)
Sponsored by: SSAT, ASGE, AGA
| Moderators: | William R. Brugge, Boston, MA Douglas B. Evans, Houston, TX |
SP23. The Importance of Pretreatment Radiographic Staging: Definitions of Resectable, Borderline Resectable and Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Chuslip Charnsangavej, Houston, TX
SP24. Preoperative Biliary Stenting for Resectable Disease: Current Controversy and the Role for Metal vs. Plastic
Peter B. Kelsey, Boston, MA
SP25. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided FNA: Should It Be Routine in Patients with Localized Pancreatic Cancer
Michael J. Levy, Rochester, MN
SP26. Patient Selection for Surgery: Diagnostic and Treatment Sequencing
Mark P. Callery, Boston, MA
Case Presentations
