Advances in Minimally Invasive General Surgery (MIGS) Symposium

DePere, WI US
September 23, 2023

The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery Advances in Minimally Invasive General Surgery Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The symposium will take place at the GMS 1097 Classroom in the Gehl-Mulva Science Center, MCW-Green Bay campus, located at 161 Reid Street, De Pere, WI 54115.

Target Audience

Physicians and APPs, including:

  • Surgeons (general surgeons, thoracic surgeons, surgical residents and fellows)
  • Gastroenterologists
  • Primary care providers
  • Advanced practice providers and other allied health professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Cite the national recommendations for the management of choledocholithiasis
  • Describe the indications, contraindications, side effects, and outcomes of newly approved medications for the treatment of obesity, to their peers and patients
  • Describe the surgical approach options and mesh repair options for hernias, with consideration to patient preference, cost-effectiveness, outcomes, and evidence-based guidelines
Additional information
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PDF icon Program Agenda2.89 MB
PDF icon Slide Handouts248.74 MB

Contact

Name: 
Theresa Neitzel
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-1829
Email: 
[email protected]
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 5.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
07/05/2023
Course expires: 
11/23/2023
Event starts: 
09/23/2023 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
09/23/2023 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$154.00
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The symposium will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Please see below for the program schedule or PDF icon view the full program agenda as a PDF here.

Saturday, September 23 Program Agenda

Time

Session

Speaker

9:00 AM Registration and Breakfast 
10:00 AM Welcome and Initiation Jon C. Gould, MD, MBA 
10:00 AM Anti-reflux Mucosectomy for GERD  Michael B. Ujiki, MD 
10:20 AM The Utility of EndoFLIP in Foregut Surgery  Seyed Arshia Arshad, MD 
10:40 AM Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation - Not your Father's Angelchik  Jon C. Gould, MD, MBA 
11:00 AM Updates in Per Oral Endoscopy Myotomy (POEM)  Jeffrey M. Marks, MD
11:20 AM Discussion 
11:40 AM Lunch 
12:00 PM

 Inguinal Hernia Repair - Overview of Pros and Cons of Open,
 Lap, and Robotic Techniques

 Shanley Deal, MD
12:20 PM Surgical Mesh: An Overview of Mesh Characteristics and Uses  Kathleen L. Lak, MD 
12:40 PM Techniques and Advances in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction  Wen Hui Tan, MD 
1:00 PM  Contaminated Fields, Loss of Domain, EC fistulas, and Other
 Difficult Abdominal Wall Problems		 Matthew I. Goldblatt, MD 
1:20 PM  Discussion 
1:45 PM Refreshment Break 
2:00 PM  Lap Common Bile Duct Exploration for Surgeons -
 SpyGlass(TM) and More		 Andrew S. Kastenmeier, MD 
2:20 PM  An Overview of Obesity Medications for Surgeons  Tammy Lyn Kindel, MD, PhD 
2:40 PM  How the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative Improved
 Surgical Quality		 Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA 
3:00 PM  Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery and Stoma Reduction  Michael B. Ujiki, MD 
3:30 PM Discussion  
4:00 PM Adjourn 
MCW-Green Bay
161 Reid Street
St. Norbert College
DePere, WI 54115
United States

The symposium will take place at the GMS 1097 Classroom in the Gehl-Mulva Science Center, MCW-Green Bay campus, located at 161 Reid Street, De Pere, WI 54115.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: MCW-Green Bay is located in the Gehl-Mulva Science Center, labeled #4 on the below map. Parking is available in lot P2. Please enter at the main entrance in the middle of the building, which faces the P2 parking lot. 


MCW-GREEN BAY MAP:  PDF icon MCW-Green Bay, Parking & Entrance Map.pdf


SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Medical College of Wisconsin sponsored events. If you require special accommodations in order to attend this event, please contact Theresa Neitzel at (414) 955-1829 or [email protected].


FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Theresa Neitzel at (414) 955-1829 or [email protected].

Travel

Visit the Discover Green Bay webpage for a guide to local resources including hotels. Attendees are directed to book their own accommodations as necessary if they are traveling to the area; a room block is not available for this event.

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Seyed Arshia Arshad, MD
Shanley Deal, MD
Tammy Lyn Kindel, MD, PhD
Kathleen Lak, MD
Wen Hui Tan, MD
 

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed.

Name

Company

Role

Amir Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA
(Speaker)		Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganResearcher
Matthew Goldblatt, MD

WL Gore

Medtronic

Intuitive Surgical

Consultant, Researcher

Consultant, Researcher

Speaking or Teaching

Jon Gould, MD, MBA

Ethicon

Medtronic

Advisory Committee

Speaking or Teaching

Andrew Kastenmeier, MDGoreSpeaking or Teaching
Jeffrey Marks, MD

Boston Scientific

Steris Endoscopy

Consultant

Consultant

Michael Ujiki, MD

Boston Scientific

Apollo Endo

GORE

Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee

Speaking or Teaching

ACCME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

HOURS OF PARTICIPATION FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 5.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Available Credit

  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 5.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Thank you to the sponsors of the symposium!

This event is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment.

The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is a statewide health improvement philanthropy propelling promising work and ideas in health research, health care education, and community health initiatives to improve health and advance health equity in Wisconsin today, and for generations to come. Established by the Medical College of Wisconsin to steward a generous gift from Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, AHW has invested more than $330 million in nearly 560 projects since 2004.

Price

Cost:
$154.00
Please login or register to take this course.

REGISTRATION: 

Register at ocpe.mcw.edu. If you don’t have an account, click “Create New Visitor Account” in the lower right corner. Once your account is created, select Advances in Minimally Invasive General Surgery (MIGS) Symposium under “Featured Courses,” register, and follow the prompts.

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FEES:

Fees include registration, CME certification, breakfast, and lunch. Register on or before August 15th to receive an early bird discount! 

Early bird registration fees (on or before August 15): Physician $125, APP or nurse $50, Trainee $0. Regular registration fees (registration after August 15): Physician $150, APP or nurse $75, Trainee $0.

† FEE WAIVERS: 

Fee waivers are available on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to attend and the registration fee would cause a hardship for you or your family, please request a fee waiver by contacting [email protected].

* TRAINEE REGISTRATION: 

For complimentary trainee registration, please contact Theresa Neitzel (414-955-1829) or email [email protected].

REFUND POLICY: 

Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations postmarked September 8 or earlier will be fully refunded. No refunds are available for cancellations postmarked after September 8.

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