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Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Management of Achalasia and Other Benign Esophageal Diseases
This two-day conference aims to expand clinical knowledge regarding treatment of benign esophageal diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia, paraesophageal hernia, Zenker’s Diverticulum, and Barrett’s esophagus.
Target Audience
This course is designed for general and thoracic surgery attendings and trainees, gastroenterologists, minimally invasive team members (MD, DO, RN, PA, NP), allied health professionals, and any other interested medical healthcare professionals, researchers, and students.
Learning Objectives
This course strives to improve technical knowledge and skill in surgical treatment of benign esophageal disease, focusing on surgical interventions such as nissen fundoplication, heller myotomy, minimally invasive repair of paraesophageal hernias, LINX implantation, per oral endoscopic myotomy, and re-operative surgery. These educational goals are met through interactive didactic sessions featuring world-renowned experts, as well as an interactive broadcast of live surgery featuring interactive question-and-answer sessions.
Additional Information
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Thursday, July 16: Live Surgery
7:30 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
9:00 a.m. Broadcast of Live Surgery
Rajeev Dhupar, MD, MBA, FACS
Cases: • Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair • POEM • Zenker’s Diverticulum • Robotic-assisted Hiatal Hernia Repair/Nissen
Note: Schedule subject to change per operating room schedule.
2:30 p.m. Live Surgery Adjournment
Friday, July 17
7:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS
Chairman’s Address
7:05 a.m. Building an Esophageal Surgery Center of Excellence: Introducing New Technologies and the Process of Continuous Innovation
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS
Session I: Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease and Anti-Reflux Surgery
7:30 a.m. Nissen and Partial Fundoplication for GERD
Rajeev Dhupar, MD, MBA
7:50 a.m. Re-Do Nissen
Edward Cheong, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCS(Eng)
8:10 a.m. Endoluminal Treatment for GERD
Matthew J. Schuchert, MD
8:30 a.m. GERD and the Transplant Patient Population
Pablo Sanchez, MD, PhD, FACS
8:50 a.m. When to Consider Roux-en-Y in Treatment of GERD
Omar Awais, DO
9:10 a.m. LINX Implantation for Reflux Management
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS
9:40 a.m. Break
Session III: Paraesophageal Hernia
10:00 a.m. Quality of Life after Laparascopic Repair of Giant Paraesophageal Hernia
Jari Räsänen, MD
10:30 a.m. Surgical Principles of Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Approach
Inderpal S. Sarkaria, MD, MBA, FACS
10:50 a.m. Mesh or No Mesh in Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Edward Cheong, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCS(Eng)
11:20 a.m. Break for Lunch
12:00 p.m. End of Lunch Break
Session III: Achalasia
12:00 p.m. High-Resolution Manometry and Work-Up of Achalasia
Rajeev Dhupar, MD, MBA
12:20 p.m. Surgery for Achalasia: Review of Open and Laparoscopic Results
Jari Räsänen, MD
12:40 p.m. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS and Inderpal S. Sarkaria, MD, MBA, FACS
Session IV: Other Benign Esophageal Disorders
1:10 p.m. Management of Zenker’s Diverticulum
Ryan M. Levy, MD
1:30 p.m. Esophageal Perforation
Manuel Villa Sanchez, MD
1:50 p.m. Caustic Injuries
Manisha Shende, MD
2:10 p.m. Open Discussion
2:30 p.m. Conference Adjournment
University of Pittsburgh Course Directors
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS
Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief, Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
Inderpal S. Sarkaria, MD, FACS
Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs
Director, Thoracic Robotic Surgery
Co-Director, Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute
Ryan M. Levy, MD
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief, Thoracic Surgery, UPMC Passavant
Omar Awais, DO
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief, Thoracic Surgery, UPMC Mercy
Rajeev Dhupar, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief, Thoracic Surgery, VAMC of Pittsburgh
Visiting Faculty
Edward Cheong, BSc (Hons), BMedSci, MB, BCh, BAO
Minimally Invasive Esophageal and Gastric Surgeon
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust
Norwich, United Kingdom
Jari Räsänen, MD
Adjunct Professor, Helsinki University Hospital
Chief, General Thoracic Surgery, Helsinki Heart and Lung Center
Helsinki University Hospital
Helsinki, Finland
University of Pittsburgh Faculty
Manuel Villa Sanchez, MD
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pablo Sanchez, MD
Visiting Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgical Director, Lung Transplant/ECMO
Matthew J. Schuchert, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, UPMC Program Director, Thoracic Surgery Residency & Fellowship Program
Manisha Shende, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Chief, Thoracic Surgery, UPMC Hamot
Faculty Disclosures
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity including members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, and/or content reviewers have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
The following relevant financial relationships were disclosed:
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS:
Grant/Research Support: University of Texas SWMC start-up
Consultant: Medtronic
CE Speakers’ Bureau: Covidien
Stockholder: Intuitive Surgical Inc., Cigna Corporation, Procter and Gamble
Other: Legal Expert Witness
Inderpal S. Sarkaria, MD, FACS:
Grant/Research Support: Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Other: Personal Fees: On Target Laboratories, Cambridge Medical Robotics, Auris Medical
No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 11.50 Attendance
Price
Instructions to Register
Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at CCEHS conferences.
• Visit our online registration site at: cce.upmc.com
• Here is the direct link to register: https://cce.upmc.com/Benign_Esophageal2020
• Click the "Register/Take Course? Button and enter all the requested information. After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to you. Online registration is complete upon receipt of a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email immediately, please contact Angela Kinnunen.
Attending Physicians: $50.00
RN, NP, PA or other Allied Health Professionals: $25.00
Students and trainees: Fee waived
UPMC or Pitt employees: Fee waived
Course Contact
Angela Kinnunen, MPA
Project Manager
UPMC Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
kinnunenae@upmc.edu
412-770-4949
Full refunds will be granted up until Monday, July 13, 2020. 50% refunds will be granted from July 14—16, 2020. After July 16, 2020, no refunds will be granted.