Surgery and the Management of Esophageal Cancer
Update on the Role of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
October 6 -7, 2011
Hands-on Training October 5, 2011
This postgraduate course highlights the indications, outcomes and technical aspects of esophagectomy, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, in the management of esophageal cancer as well as the role for multimodal therapy, advances in staging techniques and endoscopic therapies for early stage esophageal cancer. The program will consist of a series of lectures as well as live case demonstrations.
Agenda:
Two-Day Program (October 6-7)
The first day will include didactics from UPMC faculty as well as renowned guest speakers from accredited institutions. On the second day, participants will have the opportunity to watch, via teleconference, live surgery for the treatment of esophageal cancer (e.g., minimally invasive esophagectomy, radiofrequency ablation and endoscopic mucosal resection).
Hands-on Training Program (October 5)
In addition, as an adjunct to the didactic course, we are offering an optional, half-day, Hands-on Training in Advanced Endoscopic Techniques for Esophageal Cancer on the Wednesday before the two-day program.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for general and thoracic surgeons, gastroenterologists, minimally invasive team members (MD, RN, PA, NP), allied health care professionals and interested medical and radiation oncology specialists.
The event will cover a full spectrum of topics, including:
- surgery
- induction therapy
- targeted chemotherapy
- endoscopic therapy and clinical and molecular risk stratification
- importance of lymph node dissection
Invited Speakers
Carolyn E. Reed, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Shanda H. Blackmon, MD, MPH, FACS
The Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
Women in Surgery Breakfast with Dr. Carolyn E. Reed, MD
We are pleased to invite all interested women surgeons, physicians, and providers to a special breakfast on Women in Surgery: Historical Perspectives and Personal Reflections with Dr. Carolyn E. Reed at the University Club, Ballroom A, 123 University Place Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, on October 7th at 7:00 – 8:30am. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to Geneva Pacheco by September 23, 2011.
Course Directors
James D. Luketich, MD, FACS
Henry T. Bahnson Professor or Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief, Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
Rodney J. Landreneau, MD
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
Blair A. Jobe, MD, FACS
Sampson Family Endowed Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Director of Esophageal Research
Director, Esophageal Diagnostics and Therapeutic Endoscopy
Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
Katie S. Nason, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
Meeting Locations
Two-Day Program (October 6-7)
Charles G. Watson Surgical Education Center, UPMC Presbyterian, Suite F-600, Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hands-on Training Program (October 5)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, 3rd Floor Teaching Lab (Room 340), Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
Continuing Education Credit
Two-day Program (October 6-7)
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded 1.4 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 14.0 contact hours.
Hands-on Training Program (October 5)
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded 0.4 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 4.0 contact hours.
Accommodations
For hotel reservations, contact the Wyndham Garden Hotel (412-683-2040) and ask for the Esophageal Conference room block before September 29, 2011.
