Preliminary Listing of Participating Organizations

Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS)Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery (CJMIS)International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)International Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (ISGE)New European Surgical Academy (NESA)Society for Medical Innovation and Technology (SMIT)Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)Robotic Assisted Microsurgical & Endoscopy Society (RAMSES)

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Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to join your colleagues from around the world at Minimally Invasive Surgery Week2013. We have planned an exhilarating, information-packed, challenging conference. This annualmeeting is known for gathering specialists from around the globe for professional development,interaction, debate, and the sharing of experiences in a format not found in other conferences.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Week is the place where general surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, andother specialists meet together to share their common experiences and knowledge in minimallyinvasive surgical techniques.

This year’s conference offers several exciting additions and changes. Highly distinguished and rep-utable faculty will be lecturing in five Master’s Classes, including the all-new courses “‘SmartSurgeons Learn From Their Mistakes, Brilliant Surgeons Learn From Other Surgeons’ Mistakes’ –Prevention and Management of Robotic Surgical Complications,” and “New Insights:MultiSpecialty Approach to Abdominal and Chronic Pelvic Pain” (Jointly with International PelvicPain Society (IPPS). Special breakout sessions by our affiliated societies have also been added to theprogram including those from the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS), theInternational Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (ISGE), the Robotic Assisted Microsurgical &Endoscopic Society (RAMSES), and the New European Surgical Academy (NESA). In addition,this year we are also excited to once again be including the popular Robotic State of the Art Lecturesand Robotic Olympic Games.

Multidisciplinary Plenary Sessions will address four current topics: “Economics of Different MISModalities,” “Reduced Port Surgery Techniques - More Minimally Invasive: “My Port’s Smaller thanYours,” “Outcomes of Different MIS Modalities” and “Biomaterials in Minimally Invasive Surgery.”For step-by-step complications management and procedure setup and execution, be sure to attendthe SLS video session “Surgical Surprises.” During this video session, a panel of invited experts willinvoke their specialty backgrounds to offer a multispecialty approach to difficult procedures and todiscuss surgical accidents, mishaps, and surprises. We are proud to have as our Honorary Chairs AliRiza Kural, Prof Dr Med; Xianbo Fu, Prof Dr Med and Joo-Hyun Nam, MD, PhD. A quick reviewof the conference agenda will give you an idea of the many educational opportunities that await youincluding exceptional laparoscopy updates, scientific papers, posters, open forum presentations, andvideo submissions covering multiple specialties and topics.

The special evening event on Thursday will give attendees an opportunity to enjoy dinner and ashow with MIS Week Faculty. On the last day of the conference the sit down breakfast with a spe-cial presentation by Excel Award Winner Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD will be followed be the everpopular Future Technology Session, directed by Richard M. Satava, MD.

We look forward to seeing you and your family in Reston, VA (Washington DC), this year’s excit-ing conference destination.

Sincerely,

FROM SLS • AIMIS • CJMIS • CRSA • IPPS • ISGE • NESA • RAMSES • SMIT

Table of ContentsBoards & Program Directors.............................2

SLS Mission Statement......................................3

Honorary Chairs.................................................3

Preliminary Program Agenda.......................... ...4

Master’s Classes.................................................8

State of the Art Lectures in Robotic Surgery......9

Multidisciplinary Plenary Sessions...................10

Breakout Sessions............................................11

Concurrent Session Scientific Papers VideosOpen Forum, Posters........................12

SIG Committee Updates ...................................14

Special Events..................................................15

Conference Description / Objectives / CMECredits / SLS CME Process................. .16

Poster Session.................................................17

Video Session: Surgical Surprises ..................17

Programs for Residents, Fellows, Nurses,and Affiliated Medical Personnel .............17

Endo Expo / Exhibit Hall Events........................18

Accommodations and Travel ............................19

Conference Registration Form......Inside Back Cover

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Robert M. Sweet, MDPresident, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Chris GuinnCOO, American Insitute of MIS

Prof. Xianbo FuEditor in Chief, Chinese Journal of MIS

Stephanie Prendergast, MPTPresident, International Pelvic Pain Society

Prashant ManeshikarPresident, International Society of GynecologicEndoscopy

Ornella Sizzi, MDMedical Director, International Society ofGynecologic Endoscopy

Michael Stark, Prof Dr MedPresident, New European Surgical Academy

Phillipe Liverneaux, MD, PhDPresident & Administrative Director, Robotic AssistedMicrosurgical and Endoscopy Society

Uwe Spetzger, MDPresident, International Society for MedicalInnovation and Technology

Andreas MelzerGeneral Secretary, International Society for MedicalInnovation and Technology

Conference Program DirectorsRobert M. Sweet, MD Jay A. Redan, MD

Local Organizing CommitteeChairEvelyn S. Felluca, MD

Scientific ChairRaymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA

General ChairPaul Alan Wetter, MD

Honorary ChairsXianbo Fu, Prof Dr MedAli Riza Kural, Prof DrJoo-Hyun Nam, MD, PhD

SLS Board of DirectorsRobert M. Sweet, MDPresidentMinneapolis, Minnesota

Jay A. Redan, MDSecretary-TreasurerCelebration, Florida

Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MDImmediate Past PresidentLima, Ohio

Paul Alan Wetter, MDChairmanMiami, Florida

Michel Gagner, MDMontreal, PQ, Canada

Ronald Fieldstone, Esq.Coral Gables, Florida

Michael S. Kavic, MDYoungstown, Ohio

Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBARochester, New York

Farr Nezhat, MDNew York, New York

Richard M. Satava, MDSeattle, Washington

Phillip P. Shadduck, MDDurham, North Carolina

Linda Steckley, MBAMiami, Florida

Robert K. Zurawin, MDHouston, Texas

AIMIS Board of DirectorsSteven McCarus, MDChief Executive Officer

Bernard A. Harris, Jr., MD, MBA.President

Christopher A. Guinn Chief Operating Office / Co-Founder

IPPS Board of DirectorsFred M. Howard, MD, MS, FACOG Chairman

Stephanie Prendergast, MPTPresident

Frank Tu, MD, MPHVice President

Juan Diego Villegas Echeverri, MDSecretary

Sarah Fox, MDTreasurer

Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, FACOGPast President

Erkut Attar, MDInternational Director

Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPHThomas C. Chelimsky, MDColleen Fitzgerald, MDElizabeth Dee Hartmann, PT, DPTMichael Hibner, MD, PhDAndrea Rapkin, MDAmy Stein, MPT, BCB-PMD, IFDenniz Zolnoun, MD, MPH

ISGE Board of DirectorsPrashant Mangeshikar, MDPresidentIndia

Charles Miller, MDPast PresidentUSA

Robert O'Shea, MDHonorary SecretaryAustralia

Duncan Turner, MDHonorary TreasurerUSA

Prof. Bhaskar GoolabChairman, Training CommitteeSouth Africa

Michael East, MDChairman, Web Site CommitteeNew Zealand

Bruno Van Herendael, Prof Dr MedISGE Board RepresentaiveBelgium

Ornella Sizzi, MDMedical DirectorChairman of Conference Committee andNewsletter EditorItaly

NESA Executive BoardMichael Stark, Prof Dr MedPresident

Tahar Benhidjeb, MDDirector

Gian Carlo Di Renzo, MDSecretary General

Manfred Ottov, Prof Werner Seebauer, Prof

RAMSES Board of DirectorsFounding MembersMichael Bednar, MDStacey Berner, MDPhilippe Liverneaux, MD, PhDSijo J. Parekattil, MDGustavo Ruggiero, MDJesse C Selber, MD, MPH

Managing MembersLeonardo Alves De Mendonca Jr., MDMarcelo Cerdan Torres, MDGeorges Antoine De Boccard, MDJose Carlos Garcia Jr., MDPhilippe Liverneaux, MD, PhDBernardo D. Martinez, MDAndrew R. McCullough, MDPaulo M Porto De Melo, MDSijo J. Parekattil, MDJesse C Selber, MD, MPH

SMIT Board of DirectorsUwe Spetzger, MDPresidentKarlsruhe, Germany

Andreas Melzer, MDGeneral SecretaryDundee, United Kingdom

Marc O. Schurr, MDTreasurerTübingen, Germany

Eiji Kanehira, MDEditor in ChiefTokyo, Japan

Christine MelzerProtocol OfficerNiedernhausen, Germany

Program Directors, Boards of Directors, Chairs

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Dr. Xianbo Fu graduated in 1965 (1959-1965) from the Department ofMedicine, Peking Medical University. He completed a postgraduatecourse in General Surgery, Third Hospital Peking Medical Universityduring 1979-1982 and received his Masters degree in 1982. Since hisgraduation, he has engaged in clinical practice and research study inthe specialty of hepatobiliary disease in Peking University ThirdHospital (PUTH). He is a professor of surgery of PUTH and a surgicalexpert in hepatobiliary surgery, endoscopic surgery and minimallyinvasive surgery. Dr. Fu is also a peer-reviewed expert of the ChineseMedical Journal and a member of the Chinese Medical Association(Surgery). He is the founder of the Chinese Journal of Minimally

Invasive Surgery (CJMIS) and has served as the Executive Editor in Chief since 2001. He is also thefirst predecessor Director (2001-2011) of the Editorial Department of CJMIS. CJMIS, under his edi-torial leadership, has become one of the leading Chinese Science and Technology Core Journalswith an impact factor of 0.838 in 2012, and its expanded impact factor has broken through to to1.211. CJMIS is a leading Chinese Journal (Top 2) among its peers (surgical department) in China.

Dr. Fu is also a member of the International Advisory Board of the Society of LaparoendoscopicSurgeons (SLS) and the founding director of the Forum Expert Committee (Forum of MinimallyInvasive Surgery registered in Hong Kong). He is also an expert member of the China Asia PacificAssociation of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Oncology (CA-AMIGO). Since 1978, he has won sev-eral awards including awards from the National Ministry of Health, the National Ministry ofEducation, Beijing Medical University and Beijing City scientific research achievement prizes. He haspublished more than 60 papers, written 4 books and translated 6 other medical textbooks.

Dr. Joo-Hyun Nam is a professor of Department of Obstetrics andGynecology at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, AsanMedical Center. His subspecialty is gynecologic oncology and his majorinterest is laparoscopic oncologic surgery. During the last 15 years, hehas performed more than 1000 laparoscopic oncologic surgeries,including laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and staging surgeries forpatients with early endometrial and ovarian cancers. He has givennumerous talks at international meetings and workshops on gyneco-logic oncology and has performed the live surgeries in many work-shops on laparoscopic oncologic surgery in many countries. He haspublished more than 100 articles in SCI(E) English journals and 200

articles in domestic journals. Currently, he is serves as the President of the Korean GynecologicOncology Group (KGOG), the president-elect of the Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ASGO)and the vice-president of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOFOG). Dr.Nam has also served as President of Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology (KSGO), theGynecologic Endoscopy (KSGE), and the Asia-Pacific Association of Gynecologic Endoscope(APAGE).

Dr. Xianbo Fu

Dr. Joo-Hyun Nam

Honorary Chairs

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SLS Mission Statement

The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons(SLS) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary andmultispecialty educational organizationestablished to provide an open forum forsurgeons and other health professionalsinterested in minimally invasive surgeryand therapy.

SLS endeavors to improve patient care andpromote the highest standards of practicethrough education, training, and informa-tion distribution. SLS provides a forum forthe introduction, discussion and dissemi-nation of new and established ideas, tech-niques and therapies in minimal accesssurgery.

A fundamental goal of SLS is ensuring thatits members have access to the newestideas and approaches, as rapidly as possi-ble. SLS makes information available fromnational and international experts throughits publications, videos, conferences, andother electronic media.

“The meeting was great. It is anamazing opportunity to mix andinteract with our colleagues fromother disciplines and other parts

of the World.” --Annual Meeting Attendee

Dr. Ali Riza Kural graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicinein 1974. He specialized in Urology at Cerrahpasa School of Medicine,Istanbul University. His main interests are Endourology andUrooncology. Professor Kural worked in Edinburgh Western GeneralHospital between March and October 1985 as an honorary registrar. Heinitiated the “Endoscopic Urinary Stone Treatment Program” in 1986and the “Laparoscopic Urological Oncology Program” in 2002, inTurkey. He built the first robotic urology program in Eastern Europe andthe Middle East.

Dr. Kural is currently a member of Board of Directors of theEndourological Society and also a Board Member of the European Robotic Urology Society (ERUS).He has successfully arranged many local and international scientific meetings in Turkey including the30th World Congress of Endourology and SWL, which was held in Istanbul in 2012. Dr. Kural alsoserves as a reviewer for the Journal of Endourology and International British Journal of Urology.

Dr. Ali Riza Kural

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 20133:00 pm – 6:00 pm MASTER’S CLASSES & CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 20137:00 am – 6:00 pm MASTER’S CLASSES & CONFERENCE REGISTRATION7:00 am – 8:00 am Complimentary Coffee and Bakery Items (Attendees)7:30 am – 3:30 pm STATE OF THE ART LECTURES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY (See page 9 for description and preliminary listing of lectures)8:00 am – 4:00 pm CONCURRENT MASTER’S CLASSES (See page 8 for course descriptions)

8:00 am – 11:30 am Master’s Class #1: Smart Surgeons Learn From Their Mistakes; Brilliant Surgeons Learn From Other Surgeons’ Mistakes: Prevention and Management of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgical Complications

12:30pm – 4:00 pm Master’s Class #2: Smart Surgeons Learn From Their Mistakes; Brilliant Surgeons Learn From Other Surgeons’ Mistakes: Prevention and Management of Robotic Surgical Complications

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Master’s Class #3: Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing for the Gynecologist, Urologist, General and Robotic Surgeon:THE Vertical Zone- The Next Level Beyond Triangulation NEW for 2013 - Minilaparoscopic Suturing

8:00 am – 11:30 am Master’s Class #4: Mastery of Robotics in Gynecology "Robotic Assisted and Video Assisted Laparoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis & Uterine Fibroids from Diagnosis to Management” (Sponsored by SLS/ISGE)

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Master’s Class #5: New Insights: Multispecialty Approach to Abdominal and Chronic Pelvic Pain (Jointly with International Pelvic Pain Society - IPPS)

9:30 am – 10:00 am Refreshment Break11:30 am – 12:30 pm Keynote Lecture (Snacks provided)

Ergonomics, the Bane of MIS: Is Robotics the Solution?Director: Farid Gharagozloo, MD; Co-Director: Mona Orady, MDKeynote Speaker: Ramon Berguer, MD

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Refreshment Break4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Resident and Fellow Meet & Greet with Faculty4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Poster Gallery Open in Regency Foyer (See page 17 for details)

Director: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA; Co-Director: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm OPENING CEREMONY

Director: Paul Alan Wetter, MD; Co-Director: Robert M. Sweet, MD Opening Remarks: Paul Alan Wetter, MD, SLS ChairmanIntroduction of Presidents (SLS and Affiliate Societies): Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD SLS Presidential Welcome: Robert M. Sweet, MD Affiliate Societies WelcomeHonorary Chair PresentationsDirector: Paul Alan Wetter, MD; Co-Director: Robert M. Sweet, MDIntroduction: Robert M. Sweet, MD • Honorary Chair: Prof Dr. Ali Riza KuraIntroduction: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD • Honorary Chair: Prof Dr Med Xianbo Fu Introduction: Farr Nezhat, MD • Honorary Chair: Joo-Hyun Nam, MD, PhDPresentation of Awards for the Best Scientific Papers and VideosRecognition of Sponsors, Corporate Members, and Innovations of the Year

6:45 pm – 8:30 pm SPECIAL EVENT: WELCOME RECEPTION AND OPENING OF EXHIBIT HALLKick off the conference at an informal reception open to all registrants in the Exhibit Hall. Meet old and new friends, and get apreliminary look at the technical exhibits.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 20136:30 am – 5:00 pm CONFERENCE REGISTRATION6:45 am – 7:00 am Moderator Briefing: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA; Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA7:00 am – 7:30 am Complimentary Coffee and Bakery Items / Visit Exhibits / Special Presentations by Exhibitors7:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibits 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Poster Gallery Open in Regency Foyer7:30 am – 7:40 am HIGHLIGHTS OF “ROBOTICS STATE OF THE ART” SESSION7:40 am – 8:30 am General Session: BEST OF UPDATES

Key Updates presented by SLS Specialty Interest Group Committee Members highlighting the newest developments and futureexpectations of surgical and diagnostic procedures.Director: William E. Kelley, Jr., MD; Co-Directors: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD; Douglas Ott, MD, MBACore Competencies Committee: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA • Core Competencies Update Pediatric Surgery Committee: Oliver Muensterer, MD, PhD and Samir Pandya, MDPediatric Endosurgery: Moving or Just Treading Water?Fertiloscopy/Transvaginal Endoscopy Committee: Stefanos Chandakas, MD, MBA, PhDSingle Port Surgery in Gynecology: What Can We Perform? What Do We Need to Perform?Technology, Innovation & Surgical Standardization Committee: Sharona B. Ross, MDThe Standardization of LESS Surgery: Is There a Safe, Easily Adoptable Approach to LESS Operations with Reproducible Outcomes?

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GENERAL SESSIONS8:30 am – 9:45 amMultidisciplinary Plenary Session(Gynecology, General Surgery, Urology) ECONOMICS OF DIFFERENT MISMODALITIES (See page 10 for description)Director: Jay A. Redan, MDCo-Director: Volker Jacobs, MD, PhD, MBA:Balancing Costs and Revenues of Clinical MISCare from an International andMultidisciplinary PerspectiveTony Sun, MD: Hitting the Triple Aim fromPayer’s PerspectiveEdward Zurad, MD: Economic Advantages OfMinimally Invasive Surgery—Why And HowThe “Old Ways” Hurt Both The Employer AndThe Patient!9:45 am –10:00 amThe Information You Need When and WhereYou Need It – SLS Scholarly Search andInteractive eBooksPaul Alan Wetter, MD10:00 am – 10:30 amRefreshment Break / Visit Exhibits / SpecialPresentations by Exhibitors10:30 am – 11:30 amMultidisciplinary Plenary Session(Gynecology, General Surgery, Urology)TECHNIQUES OF DIFFERENT MISMODALITIES REDUCED PORT SURGERYTECHNIQUES MORE MINIMALLY INVA-SIVE: “MY PORT’S SMALLER THANYOURS”(See page 10 for description)Director: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA Co-Director: William E. Kelley, Jr., MDStephanie A. King, MD: Single Port SurgeryMichael Marohn, MD: NOTESSteven McCarus, MD: Mini-LaparoscopyAndreas Melzer, MD: MR-guided FocusedUltrasound, No-Incision SurgeryKevin M. Reavis, MD: Transluminial Surgery11:30 am – 12:30 pmMultidisciplinary Plenary Session(Gynecology, General Surgery, Urology)OUTCOMES OF DIFFERENT MISMODALITIES (See page 10 for description)Director: Farr Nezhat, MD: Gynecology:Hysterectomy – Laparoscopic vs. RoboticAssisted vs. OpenCo-Director: Howard N. Winfield, MD:Urology – Partial Nephrectomy- OptimalMinimally Invasive Approaches - How, Whyand When?Phillip Shadduck, MD: Inguinal Hernia Repair– Laparoscopic Transperitoneal/Extraperitoneal vs. Open; Mesh vs. NoMesh; Single Port vs. Standard

BREAKOUT SESSIONS8:30 am – 12:30 pmISGE - International Society ofGynecological EndoscopyOFFICE HYSTEROSCOPY: INNOVATIONS IN WHAT CAN BEACCOMPLISHED OUTSIDE THE OR8:30-8:35am Arathi Cholkeri-Singh, MD: Welcome, Course Introduction

8:35-9:00am Bruno Van Herendael, Prof Dr Med: Office Hysteroscopy Indications

9:00-9:25am Mark H. Emanuel, MD, PhD:Office Diagnostic and Operative HysteroscopyEquipment

9:25-9:50am Mark H. Emanuel, MD, PhD:Office Diagnostic and Operative HysteroscopyTechniques

9:50-10:00am Q&A

10:00-10:20am Break

10:20-10:40am Aarathi Cholkeri-Singh, MD:Office Hysteroscopic Sterilization

10:40-11:05am Aarathi Cholkeri-Singh, MD:Endometrial Ablation Overview

11:05-11:25am Bruno Van Herendael, Prof Dr Med: In-Office Anesthesia

11:25-11:35am Q&A

11:35-11:55am Aarathi Cholkeri-Singh, MD:Integrating Office Hysteroscopy (Coding andReimbursement)

11:55-12:20pm Bruno Van Herendael, Prof Dr Med: Complications of Hysteroscopyand Fluid Management

12:20-12:30pm Q&A

BREAKOUT SESSIONS8:30 am – 10:00 amAIMIS - American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery 8:30-9:00am Robert Barnett, MD: Discussing the Goals of Gynecological Centerof Excellence (GCOE) 9:00-9:45am Steven McCarus, MD: The Surgical Continuum it is Working!9:45-10:00am Christopher A. Guinn: Education Strategy Changing the Landscape

11:30 am – 12:30 pm [Non-CME]MIMIC MANAGING RISK IN SURGICALROBOTICS THROUGH SIMULATIONTRAINING AND ASSESSMENTModerator: Robert M. Sweet, MD11:30-11:40am Pat Culligan, MD (Morristown Memorial Hospital): The FirstPredictive Validation of a Robotic SimulationCurriculum: The Morristown Protocol11:40–11:50am Tim Brand, MD (Madigan):Simulation for Surgical Warm Up, ResidentTraining, and Privileging11:50–12:00pm Eric Jenison, MD (BellinHealth): Skills Retention for da Vinci Surgery12:00–12:10pm Jacques Hubert, MD (Nancy Hospital): Integrated da Vinci SimulationTraining for Surgeons and Nurses (example ofan eleven day course)12:10–12:20pm Arnold Advincula, MD(Nicholson Center, FH): Integrating RoboticsSimulation Training into Master Level Courses(example of a two day course)12:20-12:30pm Rick Satava, MD (UW): FRSValidation Trial: Completing the Full Life-CycleCurriculum ProcessContinued on page 6

10:30 am – 11:30 amRAMSES - The Robotic AssistedMicrosurgical and Endoscopic Society ROBOTIC ASSISTED MICROSURGERY –A MULTISPECIALTY APPROACHPanel10:30-10:45am Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD:New Tools in Robotic Microsurgery10:45-11:00am Taiba Alrasheed, MD:A Structured Assessment for RoboticMicrosurgical Training11:00-11:15am Andrew McCullough, MD:Developing a Robotic Microsurgery Program 11:15-11:30am Ahmet Gudelogu, MD:Robotic Microsurgical Training

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013 cont.

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12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Complimentary Light Snacks and Refreshments Available in Exhibit Hall / Visit Exhibits / Special Presentations by Exhibitors 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm SIG Committee Meetings

Director: Douglas E. Ott, MD, MBA; Co-Director: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD 1:45 pm – 5:30 pm POSTER TOWNHALL PRESENTATIONS

Poster presenters are invited to participate in this Oral Poster Session to make 2 minute oral presentations. The highest ratedposter & presentation will receive a grand prize of $500.Director: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA; Co-Director: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA Judges: Lawrence C. Biskin, MD; Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD; Alex Gandsas, MD, MBA; Stephen Grochmal, MD; Volker Jacobs, MD, PhD, MBA; William E. Kelley, Jr, MD ; Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA; Oliver Muensterer, MD; Farr Nezhat, MD; Douglas E.Ott, MD, MBA; Dana Portenier, MD; Jay A. Redan, MD; Phillip Shadduck, MD; Daniel Tsin, Prof Dr Med; Howard N. Winfield, MD; Jessica Ybanez Morano, MD, MPH

1:45 pm – 5:30 pm CONCURRENT SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS (See page 12 for preliminary listing of scientific papers.)Over 200 Scientific Papers, Open Forum Presentations and Videos will be presented by from around the world.Special Interst Group Committee Updates provide current status, newest developments and future expectations of surgical anddiagnostic procedures.Directors: MASH Committee Members

2:00 pm Exhibits2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Complimentary Coffee Available in Designated Areas3:10 pm – 3:55 pm Briefing Meeting: AsianAmericanMultispecialty Summit VII February 2014– Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery4:05 pm – 4:50 pm Briefing Meeting: EuroAmerican Multispecialty Summit VII February 2015 – Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery5:30 pm Adjourn for the Day5:30 pm – 10:00 pm SPECIAL EVENT: SPECIAL EVENT EVENING FEATURING LYLE LOVETT AND BAND AT THE FILENE CENTER

(See page 15 for details. Ticket required.)FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 20136:30 am – 5:00 pm CONFERENCE REGISTRATION7:00 am – 7:30 am Complimentary Coffee and Bakery Items in Exhibit Hall / Visit Exhibits / Special Presentations by Exhibitors7:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibits and Poster Gallery Open7:30 am – 7:40 am HIGHLIGHTS OF “MULTISPECIALTY” SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

GENERAL SESSIONS7:40 am – 8:40 amMultidisciplinary Plenary Session(Gynecology, General Surgery, Urology) BIOMATERIALS IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY (See page 10 for description)Director: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA:The Applications and ComplicationsAssociated with Mesh UseCo-Director: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD: The Use of Mesh in Pelvic Surgery and PelvicReconstructionPhillip Shadduck, MD: New Materials andTechnologies Available for Use in MIS8:40 am – 9:10 amPresentation of Michael S. KavicBest Resident Paper, Paul AlanWetter Award for BestMultiSpecialty Paper, and Carl J.Levinson Best Video AwardDirector: Paul Alan Wetter, MD; Co-Director: Robert M. Sweet, MDAwarding of Best PosterDirector: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA;Co-Director: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA9:10 am – 9:25 amImproving the Outcomes for Six MillionSurgical Patients – ORReadyPaul Alan Wetter, MD

BREAKOUT SESSIONS8:30 am – 12:30 pmISGE - International Society ofGynecological EndoscopyHOW TO AVOID COMPLICATIONS OFMINIMALLY-INVASIVE GYNECOLOGICSURGERYMatthew Siedhoff, MD: How to Get In: Tipsand Tricks for Safe Abdominal Entry Nash S. Moawad, MD: Selection of SafeEnergy Sources: Issues to Consider Ashley Carroll, MD: Use of Simulation toImprove Efficiency and DecreaseComplications Catherine Matthews, MD: SafeSacrocolpopexy: How to Manage SacralHemorrhage, Visceral Injury and MeshExposure Matthew Siedhoff, MD: Tips and Tricks forColpotomy and Cuff Closure: UterineManipulators And Suture Selection Nash S. Moawad, MD: Myomectomy:Maximizing Outcomes, Minimizing Risk Catherine Matthews, MD: Postoperative Triage:What to Do When the Patient Comes Back Panel including all faculty: Presentation ofCase Complications and Discussion

BREAKOUT SESSIONS7:30 am – 12:00 pmNESA - The New European SurgicalAcademy7:30 am-8:30 am Welcome Note and Opening SessionMichael Stark, Prof Dr Med, Germany; PaulWetter, MD, USA; Tahar Benhidjeb, MD, PhD,Abu DhabiTahar Benhidje, MD, PhD (Abu Dhabi): NOSIntroduction in the Middle East: First Resultswith the Transvaginal AccessCeana Nezhat, MD (USA): Complications inEndoscopy and the PreventionOspan Mynbaev, MD, MSc Med Pharm, PhD(Russia): Synchronous Arterial and VenousBlood Gas Changes During Pneumoperitoneum– Experimental ModelDoron Kopelman, Prof Dr Med (Israel): NovelSurgical Sealing System 8:30 am-9:30 amNovelties in Endoscopic and NaturalOrifice SurgeryChairmen: Doron Kopelman, Prof Dr Med;Camran Nezhat, MDKeynote Lecture: Tahar Benhidje, MD, PhD (Abu Dhabi): NOS–State of the ArtGeorge Zografos, MD (Greece): Minimally Invasive Breast BiopsyFarr Nezhat, MD (USA): Gynecological Oncology: Comparison BetweenEndoscopy and Tele-SurgerySvend Schulze, MD (Denmark): The Usage ofLigaSure for the Cholecystic Duct

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9:25 am – 10:10 amROBOTIC OLYMPIC GAMES FINALSCome watch as the top contestants battle itout for the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals ofthe Robotic Olympics!Director: Jacques Hubert, MD; Moderators:Arnold P. Advincula, MD; Richard Satava, MD9:30 am – 3:30 pmSpouse/Guest Welcome to WashingtonDC Tour (Ticket required. Sign up on theonline registration form.)10:10 am – 12:00 pmVIDEO SESSIONSURGICAL SURPRISES (See page 17 formore information about this format.)Director: Charles H. Koh, MD Co-Director: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBAPanel: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD, Michael S. Kavic,MD, William E. Kelley, Jr., MD, Raymond J.Lanzafame, MD, MBA, Farr Nezhat, MD, Jay A.Redan, MD, James C. "Butch" Rosser, Jr., MD,Robert M. Sweet, MD

9:30am-9:45am NESA Break9:45am-11:00amThe Future of MedicineKeynote Lecture: Hilliard Jason, MD, EdD (USA):Preparing Future Doctors: A New Kind ofMedical School, Inspired By NESAKeynote Lecture: Camran Nezhat, MD (USA):Role of Computer Enhanced Technology(Robotics) in Surgery Daniel Tsin, MD (USA): The TransdouglasSurgical Approach: “Less is More” – The FutureBruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med (Belgium):Are Post-Operative Adhesions Inevitable?11:00am-12:00pmCesarean Section as an Example forMinimal Invasive AbdominalSurgeryChairmen: Amor Grunebaum, MD; OktayKadayifci, MD Michael Stark, MD (Germany): An Evidence-Based Optimal Cesarean SectionAmos Grunebaum, MD (USA): The Introductionof the Misgav Ladach Cesarean Section in theUnited StatesOktay Kadayifci, MD (Turkey): TheImplementation of the Misgav LadachMethod in TurkeyPanel Discussion: Stark (Germany), Grunebaum(USA), Kadayifci (Turkey), Kopelman (Israel):What are the Implications of the MinimalCesarean Section on Other Open andEndoscopic Procedures?

12:00 am – 1:45 pm Complimentary Light Snacks and Refreshments in Exhibit Hall / Visit Exhibits / Special Presentations by Exhibitors12:00 pm – 12:30 pm New Product Presentations by Exhibitors in Exhibit Hall

Co-Directors: Phillip Shadduck, MD; Volker R. Jacobs, MD, PhD, MBA12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Top Gun Laparoscopy Shoot Out in Exhibit Hall1:45 pm – 5:30 pm CONCURRENT SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS (See page 12 for preliminary listing)

Over 200 Scientific Papers, Open Forum Presentations and Videos will be presented by SLS members and colleagues from around the world. Laparoscopy Updates: Current status, newest developments and future expectations of surgical and diagnostic procedures.Directors: MASH Committee Members

2:00 pm Exhibits and Poster Gallery Close2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Complimentary Coffee Available at Designated Areas5:30 pm Adjourn for the DaySATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 20137:00 am – 11:15 am CONFERENCE REGISTRATION7:30 am – 8:45 am SPECIAL EVENT: BREAKFAST WITH THE 2013 EXCEL AWARD RECIPIENT - LECTURE & PRESENTATION

(See page 15 for more information about this special event. Accompanying guests are invited to attend the breakfast, Excel award lecture and Future Technology Session. Ticket required.)Director: Paul Alan Wetter, MDIntroduction: Michael S. Kavic, MD Excel Award Recipient: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA

8:45 am – 8:55 am HIGHLIGHTS OF “NEW & EXCITING TECHNOLOGY” 9:00 am – 10:30 am SPECIAL EVENT: FUTURE TECHNOLOGY SESSION WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

(See page 15 for more information about this special event.) Director: Richard M. Satava, MD; Keynote Speakers: Gerard Gibbons, OD: Emotive Storytelling: The Heart and Science of Persuasion & Jordon Evans: The Curiosity Mars Rover: Lessons, Advancements, and Discoveries from a Robotic Scientist/Explorer

10:30 am – 10:45 am Closing of MeetingIntroduction of President: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD, SLS Immediate Past PresidentClosing: Robert M. Sweet, MD, SLS President

10:45 am Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2013 - Annual Meeting & Endo Expo is Adjourned10:45 am – 11:15 am SLS Business Meeting – All SLS members are encouraged to attend.

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Master’s Class #1 • Half Day

Smart Surgeons Learn From TheirMistakes, Brilliant Surgeons Learn FromOther Surgeons’ Mistakes: Preventionand Management of Laparoscopic andEndoscopic Surgical Complications8:00-11:30am; 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

All abdominal and pelvic MIS procedurescarry an inherent risk of complications. Thisinteractive course will present a philoso-phy for the prevention and management ofcomplications during minimally invasivesurgery of the abdomen and pelvis. Videosegments and case presentations will beused to demonstrate principles and stimu-late discussion based on participant needsidentified by responses to the pre-coursequestionnaire. Source material will beobtained from students’ “real world”experiences, supplemented with materialsselected by the faculty panel, and cus-tomized based on pre-course questionnaireresults. An interactive student and facultydiscussion format will be utilized. Thiscourse will discuss management paradigmsto prevent, recognize, and treat complica-tions appropriately. Careful, methodicalassessment and strategies for appropriateaction will be stressed. Topical presenta-tions based on student input will highlightdetailed surgical anatomy, sound surgicalprinciples and careful technique.

NOTE: Syllabus materials are provided as areference resource and are not intended asa verbatim summary of course content,which is largely video-based. Participantsare strongly encouraged to anonymouslysubmit video or other case material prior tothe course to maximize topical relevance fortheir individual practice and needs. Pleaseprovide a brief description of the materialupon submission.

FACULTYRaymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, DirectorCeana Nezhat, MD, Co-DirectorLawrence C. Biskin, MD Howard N. Winfield, MD

Master’s Class #2 • Half Day

Smart Surgeons Learn From TheirMistakes, Brilliant Surgeons Learn FromOther Surgeons’ Mistakes:Prevention andManagement of Robotic SurgicalComplications12:30 – 4:00pm; 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Robotically assisted procedures presentunique opportunities and challenges for thesurgeon, the surgical team and the patient.The FDA’s MAUDE database has recordednearly 4000 adverse events associated withthe da Vinci robot to date. This interactivecourse will present a philosophy for the pre-vention and management of complicationsduring robotic surgical procedures. Videosegments and case presentations will beused to demonstrate principles and stimu-late discussion based on procedures com-monly performed by general, gynecologicand urologic surgeons. Source material willbe obtained from students’ “real world”experiences and supplemented with materi-als selected by the faculty panel. An interac-tive student and faculty discussion formatwill be utilized. This course will discussmanagement paradigms to prevent, recog-nize, and treat complications appropriately.Careful, methodical assessment and strate-gies for appropriate action will be stressed.Topical presentations based on studentinput will highlight detailed surgical anato-my, sound surgical principles and carefultechnique.

NOTE: Participants are strongly encour-aged to submit video or other case material(anonymously) to maximize topical rele-vance for their individual practice andneeds.

FACULTYRaymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, Director Farr Nezhat, MD, Co-DirectorIvo AMJ Broeders, Prof Dr Med Jay A. Redan, MD Howard N. Winfield, MD

For Complete Objectives for Each Course, Visit www.MISWeek.org.

Master’s Class #3 • Full Day

Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing for theGynecologist, Urologist, General andRobotic Surgeon “THE Vertical Zone – TheNext Level beyond Triangulation”NEW for 2013 – Minilaparoscopic Suturing8:00am-4:00pm; 7 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Be one of the 90% of participants who canthrow an intracorporeal knot in < 3 mins.after 90 minutes instruction in the ‘verticalzone’!

Participants will learn the uses and limita-tions of laparoscopic suturing with the‘Triangulation’ algorithm. For gynecologistsclosing the myomectomy incision and vagi-na transversely, urologists anastomosingurethra to bladder, uretero-ureterostomy,surgeons closing colon and rectum trans-versely – the needle needs to move in thesagittal plane, not the side to side or coronalplane of the triangulation style. The ‘VerticalZone’ describes our technique of suturingwith two hands ipsilaterally that allows theneedle to operate in the sagittal plane, whilepermitting a restful and relaxed attitude ofthe elbows, forearms and hands. Primer onrobotic suturing and knot tying will beshown and discussed, so that the partici-pants truly understand suturing applicationsacross all platforms.

In numerous courses nationally and interna-tionally this algorithm has allowed over 90%of participants to succeed in tying an intra-corporeal knot under 3 minutes after 2hours of training.

With excellent fidelity, the relative handpositions and movements are immediatelytransferable from the trainer to the O.R. Thiscourse equips all attendees with improvedsuturing skills and insight into applicationsduring surgery.

With the increasing application of minila-paroscopy, suturing using 3mm. instru-ments will be taught.

FACULTYCharles H. Koh, MD, Director Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA, Co-DirectorYaniris R. Avellanet, MDGustavo Carvalho, MDCrystal Chan, MD Dobie Giles, MD Keith B. Isaacson, MDGrace M. Janik, MDNash S. Moawad, MD, MS Michelle Mustapich

“This is my first SLS conference. I was most impressed with the feel of family, the multidisciplinary approach &

presentation, the multinational involvement - I will be back...” --Annual Meeting Attendee

Pre-Conference Master’s Classes Thursday, Aug. 29 / Friday, Aug. 30, 2013

Master’s Class #4 • Half DayMastery of Robotics in Gynecology"Robotic Assisted & Video AssistedLaparoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis& Uterine Fibroids from Diagnosis toManagement” (Sponsored by SLS/ISGE)8:00-11:30am; 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

This Master’s Class is for advanced roboticand laparoscopic surgeons specializing inthe treatment of endometriosis and fibroids.Leading practitioners in the fields of gynecol-ogy will discuss their experiences in the eval-uation and management of these patholo-gies. Given the potential for involvement ofnerves, blood vessels, intestinal tract, or uri-nary tract, and the various faces and behav-iors of fibroids, surgery for endometriosisand fibroids can be very difficult. Minimallyinvasive surgical and non-surgical approach-es will be presented.

FACULTYCamran Nezhat, MD, DirectorArnold P. Advincula, MD, Co-DirectorCatherine Matthews, MD, Co-Director Shoma Datta, MDCeana Nezhat, MDFarr Nezhat, MD

Master’s Class #5 • Half DayNew Insights: MultiSpecialty Approach toAbdominal and Chronic Pelvic Pain (Jointly with IPPS)

12:30-4:00pm; 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

This course is designed to provide all sur-geons with a better understanding of painmanagement and surgical interventionsfor patients with chronic pelvic pain. Thecourse will also provide an evidence-basedapproach to pre-operative evaluation andmanagement of post-operative complica-tions associated with pain. It also coversdiagnosing and treatment of abdominal andpelvic pain for general surgeons, gynecolo-gists and urologist.

It will include simple office evaluation andtreatment of painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, vulvovestibulitis, hernias,adhesions, pelvic congestion syndrome,pudendal nerve neuralgia, trigger pointsinjection and pain mapping. This course willinclude discussion of when to perform sur-gery, when not, and should endometriosissurgery be performed by a Center ofExcellence?

FACULTYMaurice K. Chung, RPh, MD, Director Georgine Lamvu, MD, Co-Director Alfredo Nieves, MD Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri, MD Robert K. Zurawin, MD

Pre-Conference Master’s Classes Thursday, Aug. 29 / Friday, Aug. 30, 2013

ERGONOMICS, THE BANE OF MIS:IS ROBOTICS THE SOLUTION?Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:30am–12:30pm

The “fit” between humans and our work envi-ronment has always been a challenge.Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniqueshave a unique set of cognitive and physicalchallenges such as static posture, hand-eyecoordination, 2D imaging, and instrumentswith limited degrees of freedom that haveseen only limited improvements since thestart of the “video-laparoscopic revolution”.The advent of clinically efficacious tele-manip-ulation technology commonly referred to as“surgical robotics” opens the possibility of aradical re-design of the MIS work environ-ment for the surgeon and the surgical team.No longer bound to standing at the patient’sside, the surgeon can now operate in a re-designed workspace that could better adapt tohis/her cognitive and physical needs. Doesrobotics offer the solution to longstandingsurgical ergonomic problems? This talk willexplore the concepts of ergonomics and therelevant published data on surgical robotics inan attempt to answer this question.

FACULTYRamon Berguer, MD, Keynote Speaker Farid Gharagozloo, MD, Director Mona Orady, MD, Co-Director

KEYNOTE LECTURE

STATE OF THE ART LECTURES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:30am-3:30pmRobotics represents yet another revolution in the application of minimally invasive techniques tosurgery. While conventional video endoscopic techniques were revolutionary in their own right,they were hampered by limited instrument maneuverability and two-dimensional visualization.These technological shortcomings took away the wrist-like motion of the human hand and thedepth perception of human eyes and necessitated the design of “new procedures” which wereadapted to the technology. Robotics by virtue of wrist-like instrument maneuverability and three-dimensional visualization has returned the advantages of the human wrist and eyes to the field ofminimally invasive surgery. For the first time in the history of minimally invasive surgery, opera-tions which were designed to be performed by open incisions can be replicated using minimalaccess techniques.

A series of brief presentations by experts in the field will outline the State of the Art in the applica-tion of robotics to the specific field in surgery. These lectures will help the attendee to develop acritical eye and assist them in the adoption of robotics into their practice.

FACULTYFarid Gharagozloo, MD, Director, Moderator Mona E. Orady, MD, Co-Director, Moderator Mehran Anvari, MD, PhD, ModeratorJamin Bhahmbhatt, MD, ModeratorCamran Nezhat, MD, Moderator Farr Nezhat, MD, Moderator Vincent Obias, MD, Moderator Robert Poston, MD, Moderator

Robotic Mediastinal Surgery, Abbas E. Abbas, MDRobotic Endometriosis Surgery, Arnold P. Advincula, MD Robotic Bladder Surgery, Piyush K. Agarwal, MD Robotics in Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Tabia Alrasheed, MDTelesurgery and the Future of Robotics, Mehran Anvari, MD, PhD Robotic Gynecological Cancer Surgery, John Boggess, MD Robotics in Male Infertility & Chronic Orchialgia, JaminBrahmbhatt, MDNext Generation Medical Robotics: Concepts for the Future,Kevin Cleary, PhDRobotic Bariatric Surgery, Carlos A. Galvani, MD Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery, Farid Gharagozloo, MD Ending an Era of Laparotomy in Obese Patients with theHelp of Robotics, Anthony Gyang, MD Robotic Kidney Surgery, Jacques M. Hubert, Prof Dr Med Robotic Pediatric Urology Surgery, Chester Koh, MDBuilding a National Robotic Surgery Program, Ali Riza Kural, Prof Dr Robotic Esophageal Cancer Surgery, Richard S. Lazzaro, MDRobotic Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Eric Lehr, MD Robotic Microsurgery in Urology, Andrew McCullough, MD Robotic Colorectal Surgery, Vincent Obias, MD Robotic & Simulation Training, Mona Orady, MD Robotic Valve Surgery, Robert Poston, MD Robotic Thyroid Surgery, Nader Sadeghi, MD Robotic Prostate Surgery, Mitchell Sokoloff, MD Robotic Vascular Surgery, Petr Stadler, MD, PhD Telesurgery with Haptic Sensation-Experimental and ClinicalUse, Michael Stark, Prof Dr Med Robotic Pediatric Surgery, Jess Thompson, MD Page 9

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Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:30am – 9:45am

Minimally-invasive surgery means differentthings to different people. For a patient, thismay mean having surgery done with a“laser.” To an experienced surgeon, mini-mally-invasive surgery may mean perform-ing an operation that is performed easily inan open modality, more difficult. For a busi-ness, they only understand that the word“surgery,” no matter what context it’s usedin, means to have an employee out of work.To an operating room and hospital, some-times minimally-invasive surgery actuallymeans more expensive surgery, especiallywhen equated with an operating roomstaff’s budget, and understanding neitherthe global impact of the patients' entire hos-pital stay nor the expenses associated witha prolonged recovery. This session will help attendees understandwhat minimally-invasive surgery means todifferent business groups: • What does minimally-invasive surgerymean to a medical director of a largeFortune 500 company?• What does minimally-invasive surgerymean to the director of a country that hassocialized medicine?• What does minimally-invasive surgerymean from a patient advocate perspective?Understandably, the members of the Societyof Laparoendoscopic Surgeons all believeminimally-invasive surgery is best for theirpatient, by decreasing the morbidity andmortality associated with an operation andexpediting their recovery. However, this isnot necessarily true throughout the nationand worldwide. Hopefully, understandingthe economics associated with minimally-invasive surgery will help the practicing sur-geon understand the dilemmas that arefaced throughout the world.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSJay A. Redan, MD, Director Volker Jacobs, MD, PhD, MBA, Co-Director Balancing Costs and Revenues of ClinicalMIS Care from an International andMultidisciplinary PerspectiveTony Sun, MD: Hitting the Triple Aim fromPayer’s PerspectiveEdward Zurad, MD: Economic Advantagesof Minimally Invasive Surgery—Why andHow the “Old Ways” Hurt Both theEmployer and the Patient!

ECONOMICS OF DIFFERENT MINIMALLY-INVASIVE SURGICALMODALITIES

Multidisciplinary Plenary Sessions Thurs., Aug 29 / Fri. Aug 30, 2013

Friday, August 30, 2013 7:40am-8:40am

Synthetic and biological materials have beenavailable for many years and the array ofavailable products continues to expand. Theuse of mesh has been very popular and use ofthese materials is increasing in general sur-gery, gynecology and urology. This upsurgehas also brought with it significant controver-sy as a result of dramatic increases in seriouscomplications related to the use of thesematerials and heightened FDA scrutiny andwarnings. There are pros and cons with theuse of these materials. This session will dis-cuss the following topics as they relate to suc-cessful use of these materials in minimallyinvasive surgery.

Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:30am-12:30pm

Despite the significant advances in surgerythat we have witnessed over the past twodecades, with the shift from the open surgi-cal approach to minimally invasive interven-tion, there remains considerable controver-sy about which procedures will yield thebest results with the least complications andoverall costs. General surgeons have refinedthe open approach to inguinal hernia repairbut have determined that a laparoscopicapproach may be less invasive. Should thelaparoscopic approach be transperitoneal orextraperitoneal, multiple ports or singleports, and is it safe to use mesh? Robotichysterectomy has gained significant popu-larity but is it that much better than the con-ventional laparoscopic or open approach?What about for the very large uterus?Should gynecologists employ this for malig-nant uterine disorders? Finally, partialnephrectomy has significant advantagesover radical nephrectomy for renal tumors 4cm or less. The laparoscopic approach isdifficult and may be improved with roboticassistance, but at what cost and advantage?How big a factor is the warm ischemiacaused by clamping the renal hilar vesselsduring partial nephrectomy? This courseaims to debate and answer these questions,with important “take home messages” forthe participant.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSFarr Nezhat, MD, Director Gynecology – Hysterectomy – Laparoscopicvs. Robotic Assisted vs. OpenHoward N. Winfield, MD, Co-DirectorUrology – Partial Nephrectomy- OptimalMinimally Invasive Approaches - How, Whyand When?Phillip Shadduck, MDInguinal Hernia Repair – LaparoscopicTransperitoneal/Extraperitoneal vs. Open;Mesh vs. No Mesh; Single Port vs. Standard

BIOMATERIALS IN MINIMALLYINVASIVE SURGERY

OUTCOMES OF DIFFERENT MISMODALITIES

Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:30am – 11:30am

Leading authorities in the field of MIS willdescribe, discuss, and defend the tech-niques of reduced port, or “more minimallyinvasive surgery.” The major modalitiesincluding mini laparoscopy, single portlaparoscopy, NOTES, MR-guided focusedultrasound and transluminal surgery includ-ing POEM will be presented in chronologicalorder of appearance in the surgical arena.Comparisons and contrasts will be made toenlighten participants relative to the advan-tages of each technique vs. other options.Lively, hopefully civil debate will ensue.Questions, comments, and opinions fromthe floor will be encouraged, with some par-ticipants hopefully defending traditionalMIS. Every effort will be made to ensure thesafety of all participants.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSGustavo Stringel, MD, MBA, DirectorWilliam E. Kelley, Jr., MD, Co-DirectorStephanie A. King, MDSingle Port Surgery Michael Marohn, MDNOTES Steven McCarus, MDMini-LaparoscopyAndreas Melzer, MD MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound, No-IncisionSurgeryKevin M. Reavis, MDTransluminial Surgery

TECHNIQUES OF DIFFERENT MISMODALITIES - Reduced Port SurgeryTechniques - More Minimally Invasive:“My Port’s Smaller Than Yours”

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONS

Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, Director The Applications and ComplicationsAssociated with Mesh UseMaurice K. Chung, RPh, MD, Co-Director The Use of Mesh in Pelvic Surgery andPelvic ReconstructionPhillip Shadduck, MD New Materials and Technologies Availablefor Use in MIS

Breakout Sessions Thurs., Aug 29 / Fri. Aug 30, 2013

AIMIS (AMERICAN INSTITUTE OFMINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY) Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:30am-10:00am

This session is intended to focus on currentissues regarding Women's Health. As a leaderin Gyn education, AIMIS has the longest trackrecord and greatest number of affiliated GynCenters of Excellence in the United States. Thissession will review its experience and describeit’s goals to improve the meaning of Gyn Centerof Excellence. The benefits to the stakeholdersand the importance to create the next level ofaccountability will be reviewed! Also, in thissession, AIMIS will roll out its plan to expandthe surgical continuum with its CEO, Dr. StevenMcCarus looking at a patient-centric approachto Hysterectomy options. Lastly, discussing anovel way to increase patient awareness, driv-ing the MIS approach to pelvic surgery will beexplained. The overall objective of this sessionwill be to change the educational landscapeand improve Women's Health!

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSRobert Barnett, MD: Discussing the Goals ofGynecological Center of Excellence (GCOE) Christopher A. Guinn: Education StrategyChanging the LandscapeSteven McCarus, MDThe Surgical Continuum. It Is Working!

ISGE (INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OFGYNECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY) Office Hysteroscopy: Innovations in WhatCan Be Accomplished Outside the ORThursday, August 29, 2013 8:30am-12:30pm

This session is designed to cover all aspects ofimplementing hysteroscopy into the office. Theformat of the session will consist of didactic lec-tures presented by skilled office hystero-scopists. Instruction in equipment, techniquesand billing will be provided to effectively allowthe physician to add diagnostic and operativehysteroscopic procedures and adjunctive tech-niques to meet the expectations of patients andoffice practices.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSAarthi Cholkeri Singh, MDOffice Hysteroscopic Sterilization; EndometrialAblation Overview; Integrating OfficeHysteroscopy (Coding and Reimbursement)Mark H. Emanuel, MD, PhDOffice Diagnostic and Operative HysteroscopyEquipment; Office Diagnostic and OperativeHysteroscopy TechniquesBruno Van Herendael, Prof Dr MedOffice Hysteroscopy Indications; In-OfficeAnesthesia; Complications of Hysteroscopyand Fluid Management

RAMSES (THE ROBOTIC ASSISTEDMICROSURGICAL AND ENDOSCOPICSOCIETY) Robotic Assisted Microsurgery – A Multispecialty ApproachThursday, August 29, 2013 10:30am-11:30am

The Robotic Assisted Microsurgical andEndoscopic Society (RAMSES) was con-ceived on February 15, 2010, in California ata gathering of microsurgeons from differingfields of expertise with an interest in roboticassisted surgery. The purpose of this societyis to further the development and applicationof robotic assisted microsurgical tools andplatforms for enhanced surgical and patientoutcomes. The advent of microscopes revo-lutionized microsurgical procedures in the1960s and 1970s. Our goal is to ensure theproper, safe and evidence based developmentof robotic assisted platforms and tools tohopefully impact microsurgery in an asmeaningful and beneficial manner.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSTaiba Alrasheed, MD: A Structured Assessmentfor Robotic Microsurgical TrainingJamin Brahmbhatt, MD New Tools in Robotic MicrosurgeryAndrew McCullough, MD: Developing aRobotic Microsurgery ProgramAhmet Gudeloglu, MDRobotic Microsurgical Training

NESA DAYS (NEW EUROPEANSURGICAL ACADEMY)Friday, August 30, 2013 7:30am – 12:00pm

The New European Surgical Academy (NESA) isan interdisciplinary organization cooperatingwith the SLS organization with members in 49countries. The NESA re-evaluates existing surgi-cal procedures and optimizes them where nec-essary, introduces new procedures and ideas,and shares the gathered know-how with coun-tries with limited resources. During the NESA session new surgicalendoscopic and natural orifice proceduresdeveloped by the NESA, such as the Transoral Thyroidectomy and the Trans Douglasapproach. Futuristic surgical and tele-surgi-cal systems and ideas will be presented anddiscussed.The New European School of Medicine(NESOMed), NESA’s initiative of a new kind ofmedical school based on humanistic values andnew understanding of the learning process willbe presented and discussed.Optimized, evidence-based Cesarean Section,the only abdominal operation without endoscop-ic alternative, whose simple principles can beadopted by all surgical disciplines whenever

laparotomy is needed, will be presented by sur-geons from different countries. They will discussthe technique and present their experience.

FACULTYTahar Benhidje, MD, PhDAmos Gruenbaum, MDHilliard Jason, MD, EdDOktay Kadayifci, MDDoron Kopelman, MDLiselotte Mettler, Prof Dr MedOspan Mynbaev, MD, MSc Med Pharm, PhDCamran Nezhat, MDCeana Nezhat, MDFarr Nezhat, MDSvend Schulze, MDMichael Stark, MDDaniel Tsin, MDGeorge Zografos, MD

ISGE (INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OFGYNECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY) How to Avoid Complications of Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic SurgeryFriday, August 30, 2013 7:30am – 12:00pm

Though we make every effort to avoid them,every busy surgeon will experience complica-tions. We cannot eliminate them entirely, but thissession is an opportunity to learn from oneanother by building on the collective experienceof seasoned laparoscopic surgeons. Minimallyinvasive surgery poses its own unique set of risksand information from the literature as well as tipsfrom clinical experience will be presented on arange of topics including laparoscopic entry, useof energy, and avoiding / managing visceralinjury. How to use simulation and what to dowhen a patient re-presents will also be discussed.The session will conclude with an interactive dis-cussion of real-word patient scenarios.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONSAshley Carroll, MDUse of Simulation to Improve Efficiency andDecrease ComplicationsNash S. Moawad, MDSelection of Safe Energy Sources: Issues toConsider; Myomectomy: Maximizing Outcomes,Minimizing RiskCatherine Matthews, MDSafe Sacrocolpopexy: How to Manage SacralHemorrhage, Visceral Injury and MeshExposure; Postoperative Triage: What to DoWhen the Patient Comes BackMatthew Siedlhoff, MDHow to get in: Tips and Tricks for SafeAbdominal Entry; Tips and Tricks forColpotomy and Cuff Closure: UterineManipulators and Suture Selection

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Concurrent Scientific Sessions Thursday, Aug. 28 / Friday, Aug 29, 2013

Over 200 Scientific Papers, Open Forum Presentations, Videos, and Posters will be presented by SLS members and colleagues from around the world. (Preliminary listing.)

Robotic Transoral Periosteal Thyroidectomy (TOPOT):The Report of 1st Human Series of Tobotic TransoralThyroidectomy, Hye Yoon Lee, MDGastro-cutaneous Fistula in the Chest!, Jayanth Xavier Leo, MSTransvaginal Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy forSigmoid Colon Cancer: Report of a Case from China,Duo Li, MD PhDDual Mesh Technique for Laparoscopic Preperitoneal InguinalHernia Repair - A New Prespective, Christos Liakos, MDHemorrhage Management During Laparoscopic ColectomyDue to a Stapler Malfunction, Christos Liakos, MDIs Laparoscopic Splenectomy Safe for MassiveSplenomegaly? Report of a Case, FrancescoLombardo, MDRobotic Right Colectomy with IntracorporealAnastomosis Using a Vessel Sealing Device, HenryJohn Lujan, MDClinical Value of Mastoscopic Axillary Lymph Node Dissection(MALND) in Breast Cancer, Chengyu Luo, MD PhDRobot-assisted Laparoscopic Repair of a GiantParaesophageal Hernia, Mario Alberto Masrur, MDLaparoscopic Placement of Gastric Neuroestimulatorfor the Treatment of Gastroparesis, Mario AlbertoMasrur, MDRobotic-Assisted Gastroesophageal Valvuloplasty: AnAlternative Anti-Reflux Procedure Which More CloselyReplicates the Normal Anti-Reflux Barrier, Mark Meyer, MDRobotic Video-Assisted Segmentectomy, Mark Meyer, MDSurgical Intern "Boot Camp", John E. Morrison, MDTransumbilical Clipless Laparoscopic CholecystectomyUsing Puppeteer Technique, Muhammad Nadeem, MBBSTransumbilical Multi-Mini Port CliplessCholecystectomy Without Using Triport, MuhammadNadeem, MBBSLaparoscopic Cholecystectomy (SILC) withConventional Three Port LaparoscopicCholecystectomy, Muhammad Nadeem, MBBSLaparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Cirrhotic Patients,Vincenzo Neri, Prof Dr MedThree-Dimensional Laparoscopic Imaging ImprovesSurgical Performance on Standardized FLS TasksRegardless of Previous Laparoscopic Proficiency,Avinoam Nevler, MDComparative Analysis of the Synergy Port on PeritonealGas Delivery: A Synopsis, Douglas E. Ott, MD MBABilateral Axillo-Breast Approach (BABA) EndoscopicSistrunk Operation in Patients with Thyroglossal DuctCyst: Technical Report of the Novel EndoscopicSistrunk Operation, Se Hyun Paek, MDOur Series in Minimally Invasive TransaxillaryEndoscopic Hemithyroidectomy (TAEHT) versusConventional Open Hemithyroidectomy for BenignSolitary Thyroid Nodule, Vishwanath Pai, MSRetrospective Analysis of Laparoscopic and OpenColectomies Performed by a Colorectal Surgeon, SamGeorge Parker, MBBcHDa Vinci Robot-assisted Radical Gastrectomy: AReport of 123 Cases, Yu Peiwu, MD PhDInnovations and DIY in Basic LaparoendoscopicLeading to $2.00 Single Port Access (SPA) Device:Indian Scenario, Pradip D. Poonekar, MDStaple Line as a Cause of Unusual Mechanical InternalHernia One Week After Routine LaparoscopicAppendectomy, Meg Rajan, MDRemnant Gastrectomy for Upper GI Bleed in PostGastric Bypass, Subhash Reddy, MBBSCost Analysis of Approaches for CholecystectomyFavors LESS Cholecystectomy with EpiduralAnesthesia, Alexander S. Rosemurgy, MDLaparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS) Adrenalectomyfor Left Adrenal Adenoma, Alexander Rosemurgy, MDTransoral Incisionless Fundoplication, Sharona B. Ross, MD

Laparoscopic Bile Duct Anastomosis and Roux-en-YCholedochojejunostomy Are Feasible in Treating BileDuct Injury, Dexing Chen, Prof Dr MedPercutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage(PTGBD) Followed by Laparoscopic Cholecystectomyfor Acute Cholecystitis, Miin-Fu Chen, Prof Dr MedLaparoscopic Marsupialization, Excision andHepatectomy for Congenital Liver Cysts, Miin-Fu Chen,Prof Dr MedPerforated Appendicitis Within a Morgagni Hernia: ALaparoscopic Repair, Margaret E. Clark, MDTAMIS: Challenges and Triumphs, Michael EricDolberg, MDThe Study of Possibility and Safety of Applying daVinci Robotic Surgical System in Radical RectalCancer Operation, Zeng Dongzu, MD PhDSuture Ligation of Bleeding Short Gastric Vessel AfterLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Adeshola D.Fakulujo, MDSingle Port Surgery of a Giant Serosal Ovarian Cyst,Luis Feria-Bernal, MDThe Current Role of VATS in the Czech Republic andOur Experience with the Treatment of MalignantPleural Exudation, Jan Flasar, MDA Two Day Course Focused on Manual Skills and SafePractices in Laparoscopic Surgery Can Improve ExamScores on FLS Exam, Jonathan Fraser, BARobotic Ivor Lewis Esophagogastrectomy ForEsophageal Cancer, Farid Gharagozloo, MDRobotic Laparoscopic Modified Lateral HellerMyotomy for Achalasia, Farid Gharagozloo, MDLaparoscopic Adrenalectomy in Children, RobertaGelmini, Prof Dr MedOutpatient Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs in OlderPatients, George K. Gillian, MD MBAThree to Four Trocars Method in Total LaparoscopicAortic Surgery, YingHui Guan, MDLaparoscopic 2-staged Reversal of Jejuno-ileal Bypassto Normal Anatomy, Alfredo D. Guerron, MDLaparoscopic Management of Type 3 ParaesophagealHernia in the Setting of Morbid Obesity, Alfredo D.Guerron, MDLaparoscopic Management of Small BowelObstruction Caused Due to an Unusual Presentation ofAcute Appendicitis, Alok K. Gupta, MDRoutine Postoperative Contrast Study AfterLaparoscopic Heller Myotomy: Is It Really Necessary?,Kathleen Ann Holoyda, MDLaparoscopic Binding Pancreaticogastrostomy AfterLaparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy, Defei Hong,Prof Dr MedPin-hole Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with 3 mmTrocarless Multiple Functional Dissector, Hai Hu, MD PhDThe Exploratory Research of Endoscopic Diagnosisand Treatment of Biliary and Pancreatic Disease inPatient After Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery, YongHui Huang, MDThe Effect of the Surgical Skin Trauma in thePostoperative Inflammatory and Immune Reaction,Aris Ioannidis, MDAssessment of Single Incision versus ConventionalLaparoscopic Resection in Gastric GIST: ARetrospective Cohort Analysis, Kong Jing, MD PhDA Practical Revision in Conventional Laparoscopy,Using an Innovative Device, Rasoul Khoshnavaz, MDTransoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for HypopharyngealCancer: 3-year Oncologic and Functional Analysis, Se-Heon Kim, MD PhDSurgical Techniques and Treatment Outcomes ofTransoral Robotic Supraglottic Partial Laryngectomy,Se-Heon Kim, MD PhDBilateral Axillo-Breast Approach RoboticThyroidectomy for Graves’ Disease: An InitialExperience in a Single Institute, Hyungju Kwon, MD

MULTISPECIALTY

Is Your XX Genetic Makeup Interfering With YourSurgical Future? Gender is Not Everything, AminaBouhelal, MD MScTraining Toward a Target, A Necessity or a Luxury?,Amina Bouhelal, MD MSc Laparoscopic Training In Virtual Reality: Haptic Vs.None Haptic, Amina Bouhelal, MD MScDetermination of the Effects of Latency on SurgicalPerformance and the Maximum Acceptable Latency inTelesurgery Using the dV-Trainer® Simulator, JacquesHubert, Prof Dr MedRobotic-assisted Surgery Teaching: An InnovativeExperience in a European Academic Center, JacquesHubert, Prof Dr MedComparison of Robotic Adrenalectomy to TraditionalLaparoscopic Adrenalectomy with a LateralTransperitoneal Approach: A Single-SurgeonExperience, Hoon Yub Kim, MD PhDA Hypothesis Building and Testing Model in SurgicalExperimental Researches, Ospan A. Mynbaev, MD PhDCO2-Pneumoperitoneum Pathophysiology:Mechanisms of Respiratory and CardiovascularDisturbances, Sergei V. Pismensky, MDThe Global CO2 Balance Monitoring Software DuringLaparoscopic Procedures, Sergey S. Simakov, PhDAssessing the Quality of Single-site Laparoendoscopic(LESS) Surgery Information on the Internet, AlexanderC. Small, MDLaparoscopic Assisted Peritoneal Shunt Insertion inVentriculoperitoneal and Lumboperitoneal ShuntPlacement: An Institutional Experience with 55Consecutive Cases, Sujata Sofat, MDFundamentals of Robotic Surgery Psychomotor SkillsPrototype Development Video, Mireille D. Truong, MDDeveloping a Group Training & Evaluation System forMinmally Invasive Surgical Skill, Qiusheng Wang, MD

GENERAL SURGERY

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Using theHydrodissection-Lasso Technique - Safe in AnyHands?, Jonathan S. Abelson, MDLeft Upper Quadrant (Palmer’s Point) Entry Site: ASafe Site of Initial Entry During LaparoscopicCholecystectomy, Alain Abdo, MDLaparoscopic Retrieval of a Retained Surgical Padafter an Open Appendectomy, Fernando Arias, MDMetabolic Aspects in Obesity Surgery, EliezerAvinoach, MDDexterity of Single-incision Endosurgery Using theSPIDER® Platform Versus ConventionalInstrumentation in an Experimental LaboratorySetting, Abdulmohsin Babsail, MDLaparoscopic Antrectomy and Roux-En-Y Reconstructionfor Ulcer Disease, Anuradha R. Bhama, MDLaparoscopic Drainage of Retroperitoneal Hematoma:A Case Report, Anuradha R. Bhama, MDLaparoscopic Drainage of Retroperitoneal Hematoma,Anuradha R. Bhama, MDAcute Appendicitis in Elderly: Diagnosis and ManagementStill a Challenge, Jasneet Singh Bhullar, MDLaparoscopic Skills, Like Riding a Bike or You LoseWhat You Do Not Use!?, Amina Bouhelal, MD MScEarly Experience with Robotic Rectopexy: A SingleInstitution's Comparison to Laparoscopic and OpenTechniques, Sara Beloglavec Chaffee, MD

Concurrent Scientific Sessions Thursday, Aug. 28 / Friday, Aug 29, 2013

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Laparoendoscopic Single Site (LESS) NissenFundoplication: Utilizing Revolutionary Technology,Sharona B. Ross, MD1000 Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS)Operations: A Thoughtful Reflection on Safety, Efficacyand Learning Curve, Sharona Ross, MDReduced-Port Surgery: Two-port LaparoscopicGastrectomy for Early Gastric Cancer, Seong YeobRyu, MD PhDA Comparative North American Experience of RoboticAdrenalectomy for the Treatment of Benign AdrenalTumors, Ahmad Saeed, MDIs Robotic Hemithyroidectomy Comparable to itsConventional Counterpart?, Ahmad Saeed, MDFacelift Robotic Assisted Thyroidectomy, Ahmad NaimWajeeh Saeed, MDSplenic Artery Embolization for Post Gastric BypassMarginal Ulcer, Aniket Kishor Sakharpe, MDReversal of Ileostomy Using Laparoscopic Assistance,Ahmed Khan Sangrasi, FCPSLaparoscopic Resection of Meckel’s Diverticulum,Sherief Shawki, MDLaparoscopic Cholecystectomy in DevelopingCountries – 20 Years Experience, Kuldip Singh, MDGastrobronchial Fistula After Thoracic SpineNeurosurgery, Jeffrey James Skubic, DODouble Internal Hernia in Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassPatients: A Case Series, Jeffrey James Skubic, DOUnusual Cause of Bowel Obstruction after LaparoscopicSleeve Gastrectomy, Justin Daniel Sobinsky, MDA Rare Case 8-Week Old Presenting with SymptomaticCholidocholithiasis Who Underwent ERCP, SoujanyaSodavarapu, MDMulti-port versus Single-site Robotic AssistedCholecystectomy: A Single Surgeon's Experience,Benjamin Lane Stivers, MDLaparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair After Halo - RF Sessionsfor Barrett's Oesophagus. Is It Feasible and What are theControversies?, Konstantinos Stratoulias, MDAdvanced Single Incision Robotic Surgery, LawrenceEdward Tabone, MDRobotics Changes the Approach to the Diagnosis andManagement of Mediastinal Masses, BarbaraTempesta, CRNPRobotic Lobectomy for Early Stage Lung Cancer:Results Following the Learning Curve, BarbaraTempesta, CRNPRobotic-Assisted Hyperthermic Intrathoracic PerfusionChemotherapy for Treatment of Pleural Metastases ofOvarian Serous Carcinoma, Annabelle Teng, MDSingle Port Laparoscopic Approach to WaughSyndrome, Yusuke Terasaki, MDNovel Use of Robotic and Ultrasound GuidedTechniques in the Resection of a GastrointestinalStromal Tumor, Gregory Tiesi, MDSingle Port Cholecystectomy with Fewer Hernias thanTraditional and Single Incision Laparoscopy, Daniel A.Tsin, MDCholecystectomy via a 33 cm Vaginal Port, Daniel A.Tsin, MDIs Laparoscopic Colectomy Superior to OpenColectomy?, Yasunori Tsuchiya, MDEnhancing Surgical Safety by Combining MobileTechnology with Patient Participation, Richard M.Vazquez, MDAppendiceal Mucinous Cystadenoma, Roger MartinVega, MDSingle Incision Laparoscopic Surgery – 520Consecutive Single Port Colon Resections, BorisVestweber, Dr MedSingle Port Transanal Tumor Resection (SPTTR) inRectal Surgery, Boris Vestweber, Dr Med

A New Technique for Retraction of Liver DuringSingle-incision Laparoscopic Upper AbdominalSurgery, Shuodong Wu, MD PhDSimultaneous Use of Laparoscopy and Gastroscopy orUltrasonic Gastroscopy for Minimally InvasiveResection of Gastroduodenal Benign Tumors, Hong-wei Xu, Prof Dr MedTransumbilical Single-incision and Four-portLaparoscopic Transduodenal Papillectomy: How WeDo It, Jun Xu, MDThe Study of Mini-invasive Treatment forHepatolithiasis, Zhi Xu, Dr MedGastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Due toAdhesion Ileus and Hiatal Hernia After LaparoscopicSleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), Wen-Yao Yin, MDEndoscopic Retrograde CholangiopancreatographyUsing a Dual-lumen Endogastroscope for Patients withBillroth II Gastrectomy, Huang Yonghui, MDComparative Study of Single-incision EndoscopicThyroidectomy Through Axilla and Multiple-incisionEndoscopic Thyroidectomy Through Breast Pathway,Hong Yu, MD PhDLaparoscopic Resection of a Symptomatic GastricDiverticulum, Andrea M. Zelisko, MDA Laparoscopic Intragastric Approach toGastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Excision withEndoscopic Assistance, Andrea M. Zelisko, MDMechanical Evaluation of Three Access Devices forLaparo-endoscopic Single Site Surgery, Jiangfan Zhu,Prof Dr MedMechanical Evaluation of Articulated Instruments andCross-handed Manipulation in Laparo-endoscopicSingle-site Surgery, Jiangfan Zhu, Prof Dr MedClinical Study on Arthroscopic Characteristics of AnkleLateral Instability and its Reconstruction, Wenhui Zhu,MD PhDLobectomy Improves Outcomes for Congenital LungMalformations, Nathan P. Zwintscher, MD

GYNECOLOGY

Iatrogenic Laparoscopic Bowel, Ureteric and VascularInjuries in Gynaecological Procedures, Allan Benjamin,MD MScRobotic Assisted Gynecology Dual Console RoboticPlatforms as a Training Modality in PractitionerProctoring,Resident Education,and Dual SpecialtyCollaborative Surgery, Michael T. Breen, MDMinimally Invasive Surgery in the Obese Patient(MISOP) Project. A Comparison of Robotic vsConventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Jose A.Carugno, MDThe Significance of Constructing the Digital Three-dimensional Model of Cervical Cancer In Vivo Basedon CT Angiography, Chunlin Chen, Prof Dr MedModified Open Trocar First-puncture Technique inLaparoscopic Surgeries of 23,000 Cases, Xu Chen,MD PhDSurgical and Obstetric Outcomes of LaparoscopicManagement for Women with Heterotopic Pregnancy,Joong Sub Choi, Prof Dr MedSurgical Technique in Laparoscopically AssistedVaginal Hysterectomy for Women with Anterior WallAdherence after Caesarean Section, Joong Sub Choi,Prof Dr MedShould Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy be a QualityImprovement Measure?, Tatiana Stanisic Chou, MDComputer-aided Three-dimensional Reconstruction ofFemale Pelvic Floor Musculature, Guo Chuanjia, MDTotal Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Rumi II,Richard Haines Demir, MDSpace of Retzius Fibroma, Richard Haines Demir, MD

Robotic-Assisted Repair of a Vesico-Vaginal Fistula,Karen Marie Duncan, MDAdvanced Hysteroscopic Surgery-Where Are WeNow?, Mark M.S. Erian, Prof Dr MedMinimally Invasive Hysterectomy at a UniversityTeaching Hospital: The New Gold Standard?, JamesFanning, DOThe Successful Implementation of Robotics and ItsImpact on a Private Obstetric and Gynecology Practiceat a Community Hospital, Evelyn S. Felluca, MDExcision of a Large Liquefied Myoma via a RoboticApproach, Gerald Feuer, MDExcision of a Rudimentary Imperforate Uterus via aRobotic Approach, Gerald A. Feuer, MDRobotic Excision of an Ischio-Rectal Mass, Gerald A.Feuer, MDThe End of the Era of Laparotomy for Obese Patientsin Benign Hysterectomy, Anthony Gyang, MDConservative Laparoscopic ElectrcoagulationAdenomyolysis (CLEA): An Innovation for theManagement of Adenomyosis, Adel Saad Helal, MDVideo Assisted Laparoscopic and HysteroscopicManagement of Didelphys Uterus, Amy Judy, MDRobotic-assisted Laparoscopic Resection of DeepInfiltrating Vaginal Endometriosis, Susan S. Khalil, MDRetroperitoneal Hysterectomy by LaparoendoscopicSingle-site Surgery: Perioperative Outcomes of 27Cases, Tae Hyun Kim, MDStrategic LESS Hysterectomy with RetroperitonealApproach, Tae Joong Kim, Prof Dr MedLESS Transperitoneal Paraaortic Node Dissection andOvary Transposition in Cervical Cancer, Tae JoongKim, Prof Dr MedSupracervical Hysterectomy with TranscervicalRemoval of the Uterus, Adnexa, and Appendix Using aMicrolaparoscopic Technique, Nisha Lakhi, MDThe Clinical Applications of LUOHU Operation IILaparoscopic Peritoneal Vaginoplasty, Yan Bao Li, ProfDr MedClinical Analysis of 62 Cases of GynecologicalLaparoscopic Ambulatory Surgeries, Haifang Liu, MD PhDComputer Aided Three-dimensional Reconstruction ofFemale Pelvic Floor Musculature, Ping Liu, MD PhDEffects of CO2 Pneumoperitoneum Pressure onCD44v6 and ICAM-1 mRNA Expression ofEndometriosis Lesion, Yan Liu, Prof Dr MedThe Novel Use of Minilaparoscopy in GynecologicSurgery, Lindsay Malone, MDAttributes and Barriers to Care of Pelvic Pain inUniversity Women, Julie M. Mann, MPHThe Effect of Race and Increasing BMI on Route ofHysterectomy, Jill B. McLeod, MDA Case of an Aggressive External Endometriosis withMultiple Repeated (>160) Surgical Procedures During12 Years, Mykhailo V. Medvediev, MD PhDLaparoscopic Excision of Retroperitoneal Pelvic MassOver Right Iliac Vessels, Jacqualin Miller, DORobotic-assisted Videolaparoscopic RadicalParametrectomy and Upper Vaginectomy for IsolatedRecurrent Endometrial Cancer, Farr Nezhat, MDRobotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Para-Aortic and PelvicLymph Node Debulking in Advanced Cervical Cancerwith Management of Laceration of Inferior Vena CavalInjury, Farr R. Nezhat, MDStaging and Cytoreductive Surgery for Early, Advancedand Recurrent Ovarian Cancer via a Combination ofConventional and Robotic-assisted Laparoscopy: AHybrid Technique, Farr Nezhat, MD"Spaghetti Technique" for Ovarian Cystectomy,Matthew M. Palmer, DO

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Safe Endoscopic Excision and Vaporization ofPeritoneal Endometriosis via CO2 Laser, Ali Parsa, MDLong-Term Patient Satisfaction with Thermal BalloonAblation for Treatment of Menorrhagia, Lindsey AlisonPenezic, MDTotal Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Made Easy -Technique, Tools, and Video Presentation, MohammadAbdul Quayyum, FCPSAqua Dissection in Non-descent Vaginal Hysterectomy(200 Cases) - An Experience of Feni Pvt. Hospital,Bangladesh, Mohammad Abdul Quayyum, FCPSComparison Between Total Laparoscopic HysterectomyVersus Abdominal Hysterectomy, Pedro AntonioRegidor, Prof Dr MedLaparoscopic Marsupilization of a Recurrent PelvicLymphocyst, Eli Serur, MDLaparoscopic Management of Focally RecurrentGranulosa Cell Tumor, Eli Serur, MDHysteroscopy in Women with IVF Cycles, Dual Benefit,Maher Shams, MDThe Surgical Skills of Laparoscopic RadicalHysterectomy, Huiling Shang, MDOutcome and Prognostic Factors of LaparoscopicRadical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy in148 Patients With Stage IB1 Cervical Cancer, HuilingShang, MDComparison of Outcomes for Patients UndergoingMinimally-invasive Surgery for Advanced-stageEndometriosis, Ido Sirota, MD MHASegmental Bladder Resection for Endometriosis,Amanda Stevens, MDLost Needle in a Robotic Case-Pointers For Prevention,Radha Syed, MDA Major Vascular Injury with a New MotorizedMorcellator-Thoughts on Etiology and Prevention,Radha Syed, MDOxidized Regenerated Cellulose Resembling VaginalCuff Abscess Case Reports, Maria Teresa Tam, MDExtraction Techniques for Massive Uteri, Kurian Thott, MDRetained Vaginal Foreign Body in Minimally InvasiveGynecological Surgeries, Tarek Toubia, MDRobotic-assisted Vdeolaparoscopy is Associated withLonger Operating Room Times and HigherIntraoperative Complication Rates for EndometrialCancer than Conventional Videolaparoscopy, MarioVega, MDSingle Port Hysterectomy (SPH), First Experiences inHospital Ángeles del Pedregal, Mexico City, OlguínMacedo Vicente, MDTransvaginal Appendectomy with GaslessLaparoscopy, Dan-bo Wang, MD PhDImpact of a Robotic Surgical System on HysterectomyTrends in Gynecologic Subspecialties, Megan N.Wasson, DOSimplified Laparoscopic Benson Cerclage: A 15 CaseContinuous Series, Antoine A. Watrelot, Prof Dr MedIs Salpingectomy in Case of Hysterectomy Useful toPrevent Ovarian Carcinoma?, Antoine A. Watrelot, ProfDr MedA Comparison of Laparoscopic Versus AbdominalRadical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomyin the Treatment of Early-stage Cervical Cancer,Guangwu Xiong, Prof Dr MedLaparoscopic-assisted Surgery and Irradiation of an87 Year Old Woman with a Large Ovarian CysticTumour and Uterine Cervical Cancer, Takashi Yamada,MD PhDTransvaginal Specimen Extraction Device: A NovelApproach to Minimally Invasive Surgery in Women,Mark A. Zakaria, MD

UROLOGY

Zero-ischemia Radiofrequency Ablation AssistedLaparoscopic Tumor Enucleation of 96 Renal CellCarcinoma, Hongqian Guo, MDRobot-assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy:Oncological and Functional Outcomes of 100 Cases,Jacques Hubert, Prof Dr MedRobotic Nephrectomy with Ureteral Stone Removal fora Non-functioning Hydronephrotic Kidney, JayramKrishnan, DO MBAComplex Robotic Partial Nephrectomy forAnterior/Centrally Located Tumor, Jayram Krishnan,DO, MBASuccessful Ureteroscopic Ho:YAG Laser Lithotripsy asMonotherapy for Multiple and Bilateral UreteralStones, Noel Zachary Singson Recidoro, MDRobotic Prostatectomy After Ileal Pouch-AnalAnastomosis for Localized Prostate Cancer: Feasibilityand Operative Technique, David B. Samadi, MDLaparoscopic Renal Resection Training in CadaversEmbalmed Using Thiel’s Method: Development andEvaluation of Skills Learning, Sarvpreet S. Ubee,MBBS, MRCS(Edin)Opioid-Free Analgesia Following Robot-AssistedLaparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP), Carson Wong, MD

SIG Committee Updates: Where we are…and where we’re going

Updates will be presented by SIG Committees on Thursday and Friday afternoons.Abdominal/Pelvic Pain/AdhesionsMaurice K. Chung, RPh, MD Laparoscopy and Hysterectomy for Chronic PelvicPain, is it Effective?

Bariatrics Ehab Akkary, MD Subcutaneous Placement of Lap Band Port ProvidesSafe and Durable Access

Cancer Surgery (Multispecialty)Farr Nezhat, MDCancer Arising from Endometriosis: How to Utilizethe Evidence in Clinical Practice

Core CompetenciesI. Michael Leitman, MDCredentialing, Determining Competency andMeasuring Proficiency in Robotic Surgery; We Needto Get this Right

Endometriosis/Ovarian/Complex Pelvic SurgeryAlfredo Nieves, MDEndometriosis Related Pain is a Syndrome NOTJUST ENDOMETRIOSIS

Fellowship, Resident & Student EducationGerard Adhoute, MD Laparoscopic Surgery Education

Fertiloscopy/Transvaginal EndoscopyAntoine A. Watrelot, Prof Dr Med "Virtual Fertiloscopy" First Result of a TrainingPlatform

Fibroids/Abnormal Uterine BleedingHerbert A. Goldfarb, MD Fibroids/Abnormal Bleeding Uterine BleedingUpdate: What's New and News with Fibroid Therapy

Future TechnologiesVadim V. Morozov, MDNew Technology: From OR to Everyday Practice

Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseEhab Akkary, MDGERD: Establishing Standard of Care

I. Michael Leitman, MDTwenty Years of Minimally Invasive Surgery forGastroesophageal Reflux Surgery; What We HaveLearned and Future Directions

Hepato-Biliary Disease & CholecystectomyKuldip Singh, MD Tips and Tricks to Get Best Results in LapCholecystectomy - A Personal Experience of 20Years

HysterectomyJose A. Carugno, MDHysterectomy: Where Do We Go From Here?

HysteroscopyJames F. Carter, MD, Presented by Stephen A.Grochmal MDHysteroscopic Simulation: Moving from the Lab tothe Procedure Room

Infertility/FertilityErica Dun, MD & Ceana Nezhat, MDEndometriosis and Infertility: What We HaveLearned and Where We Are Going

Office and Outpatient LaparoscopyKurian Thott, MDMIS GYN Surgery Outpatient Hysterectomy

Office Cosmetic ProceduresYaniris R. Avellanet, MDUp-to-Date Office Cosmetic Procedures for the GynCosmetic Surgeon

Pediatric SurgeryOliver J. Muensterer, MD, PhD and Robert Zurawin, MDEndosurgery in Children in the 21st Century:Diverse Specialties, Different Approaches, CommonGoals!

Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery/Stress IncontinenceAlfredo Nieves, MD Laparoscopic Surgical Management of PudendalNerve Entrapment after POP ReconstructiveSurgery

Robotic SurgeryJamin Brahmbhatt, MD New Technology in Robotic Assisted Microsurgery

Simulation and TrainingSanket Chauhan, MDSimulation Based Curriculum for High StakesTesting: Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery

Technology, Innovation & SurgicalStandardizationProf. Doron KopelmanTrends in Evolving Technologies in the OperatingRoom of the Future

Women in MISJessica Ybanez Morano, MD, MPH A Global Look at Women in Surgery

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BREAKFAST WITH THE 2013 EXCEL AWARD RECIPIENT RAYMOND J. LANZAFAME, MD, MBALECTURE AND PRESENTATIONSaturday, August 31, 2013 / 7:30am-8:45am

Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, FACS. is certified by the AmericanBoard of Surgery and the American Board of Laser Surgery. Hereceived a Bachelor of Science with Honors and Distinction fromCornell University, an M.D. from George Washington University, andan MBA from the William E. Simon School of the University ofRochester. He holds 24 organizational memberships including: Society of UniversitySurgeons, SAGES, and Central Surgical Association. He is Editor-in-Chief of Photomedicineand Laser Surgery, on Editorial Boards for General Surgery News, Journal ofLaparoendoscopic Surgery, JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons,Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, and Lasers in Medical Science. He is past president of theUpstate Chapter American College of Surgeons and American Society for Laser Medicineand Surgery (ASLMS). He delivered testimony on device regulation, participates on nation-al panels on lasers, laser safety (ANSI z136.3 1996, 2005, 2011, and is SSC3 Chair for the2016 revision) credentialing, laparoscopy, managed care, performs medicolegal and biotechconsulting, is consultant to the General and Plastic Surgery Devices and Medical DevicesAdvisory Committee panels of FDA-CDRH. Publications include over 240 papers and 3 text-books. He has received numerous awards, has 8 Who's Who listings, was Vice President forMedical Affairs at Lakeside Memorial Hospital (2004-2006), is President Emeritus of NAALT,is Board member, Past-President and Scientific Program Chair of the Society ofLaparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) and Director of CME for ASLMS and SLS. His researchinterests include laser-tissue interactions, host tumor immunity, wound healing, photobio-modulation, photodynamic therapy, biomaterials, adhesion prevention, medical device andproduct development and testing, technology assessment, clinical outcomes, and education.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENT EVENING FEATURING LYLE LOVETT AND BAND AT THE FILENE CENTERThursday, Aug. 29, 2013 / 5:30pm–10:00pm

Join us for an evening with din-ner under the stars in an openterrace which overlooks WolfTrap’s beautiful lower meadowand the world-renowned FileneCenter. Enjoy this event for get-ting to know your fellow col-leagues enriched by an amazingevening of entertainment at WolfTrap America's National Park forPerforming Arts and FileneCenter at Wolf Trap. Wolf Trap’s

vision is to present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for theenrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants. Wolf Trap har-nesses the power of the performing arts to enrich and change lives by extending the WolfTrap experience to millions of people worldwide.The featured entertainment for this evening will be Lyle Lovett and his Big Band. Lyle Lovettis a beloved Texan singer/songwriter and his all-star band fuse storytelling and sly humorinto legendary alt-country music with hints of blues, gospel, and swing.A 4-time GRAMMY winner, Lyle Lovett is famous for his wry, charming humor and bound-ary-spanning hits including “If I Had a Boat,” “She’s No Lady,” and “Private Conversation.”This evening’s event includes roundtrip transportation from the host hotel (Hyatt Reston),buffet dinner, drinks, and Lyle Lovett and his Big Band at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap. $150per person. Buses depart Hyatt Reston at 5:30pm. The dinner followed by the concert will befrom 6:00–9:30pm. Tickets required.

FUTURE TECHNOLOGY SESSIONSaturday, Aug 31, 2013 / 9:00am-10:30am

Richard M. Satava, MD, Director

Gerard Gibbons, ODpresents EmotiveStorytelling: TheHeart and Scienceof Persuasion

Jordon Evans presentsThe Curiosity MarsRover: Lessons,Advancements, andDiscoveries from aRobotic Scientist/Explorer

From inner emotional space to outer space,from mind to Mars, extraordinary new dis-coveries are happening. Dr. Gerard Gibbonswill start with the premise that storytellingwas the first critical human technology, firecame later. He will show how rediscovery ofthis ancient wisdom of emotive persuasioncombined with new advances in neuro-science, quantified-self, virtual agents,games, and digital media, are requisite semi-nal forces today for driving user engagement,adherence and behavior change in healthcare.At the other end of the spectrum, JordanEvans will stretch your mind to the far reach-es of our solar system in a stunning recountof the Curiosity Rover mission on Mars. Thechallenge of us surgeons is to try to discoverwhat lessons from the Curiosity Mission wecan apply to the surgical care of our patients.NASA has always discovered new technolo-gies during its missions, and these innova-tions are a bounty that we should harvest forhealthcare. Dream too, about how the lessonsand technology from Curiosity may somedayrevolutionize the way we think about surgery.

General Information

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTIONThe conference is designed to meet theneeds of the clinical or academic surgeon,resident, nurse, or technical support staffwithin all specialties who wish to increasehis or her knowledge of laparoscopic, endo-scopic and minimally invasive surgical anddiagnostic techniques. Your participation inthe Master’s Class of your choice and themany sessions will provide valuable infor-mation through dialogue, discussions andvisuals designed specifically for you.This four-day conference will greatly expandyour understanding of the development anduse of new minimally invasive technologiesand techniques. Sessions will concentrateon a variety of procedures, techniques, andissues important to laparoscopic, endo-scopic and minimally invasive surgeons.• During in-depth Master’s Classes, the fac-ulty, experts in Gynecology, General Surgery,Urology, and other specialties, will sharetheir experience, explain new and variedtechnology and techniques, and will lead dis-cussions about issues and topics importantto all specialties.• The video session Surgical Surprises willbring panels of Master Surgeons together toshow you the finer points of their techniquesand to discuss how to handle surgical acci-dents, mishaps, and surprises with attentiongiven to lessons learned and appropriateaction/reaction.• Updates on various specialties will be pre-sented by SLS Special Interest Group (SIG)Committee members.• Future Technology Session • Exhibits will feature the latest in products andservices designed by leading manufacturers.

CONFERENCE EDUCATIONALMETHODS AND ATTENDEESOBJECTIVESMinimally Invasive Surgery Week 2013 employsa variety of educational formats including top-ical general sessions, the presentation of sci-entific papers, open forums, posters, andoriginal videos offered in small specialty-spe-cific breakout sessions, and informal gather-ings of participants and expert faculty.The increasing complexity of minimallyinvasive diagnostics and therapy requires a continuous educational process. Theexchange of knowledge and expertiseamong the physicians taking part in thisconference contributes to the continuationof excellence in minimally invasive surgery.Upon completion of the conference, partici-pants will be able to:• Increase comprehension of the basic andfundamental principles of laparoscopic,endoscopic, and minimally invasive tech-niques, enhancing the participant’s under-standing of these techniques;• Understand the recent advances in laparo-scopic, endoscopic and minimally invasivetechniques;• Determine the appropriate use of laparo-scopic, endoscopic and minimally invasiveequipment as part of a treatment plan in thecare of patients;• Comprehend the developing technologiesthat will be available in the future to enhancethe standard of patient care; and• Acquire educational information within thephysician’s specialty, which will enhance theirprofessional development and patient care.

CONFERENCE CREDIT HOURSAccreditation:The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) is accredited by the AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical educationfor physicians.Designation:The SLS designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent oftheir participation in the activity.Half-Day Master’s Classes: maximum of 3.5 credits Full-Day Master’s Classes: maximum of 7.0 creditsKeynote Lecture: maximum of 1 credit Annual Meeting, 4 days: maximum of 24.5 credits

CONTINUING MEDICALEDUCATION PROCESS FOR THESOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPICSURGEONSIn order to provide a high level of continuingmedical education for its members, TheSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons(SLS) follows the Essential Areas andCriteria of the Accreditation Council forContinuing Medical Education in planningand developing CME activities.To help as a planning guide SLS has a CMEmission statement, which includes the CMEpurpose, content areas, target audience, andtype of activities provided. SLS also identi-fies the expected results of its CME activity. SLS identifies the educational needs anddesired results for all CME activities. SLS has an organizational structure thatsupports our CME activities. In order to achieve a level of CME excellencefor our members, SLS has developed a“Template of Excellence.” This documentlists various examples of innovative ideasthat SLS utilizes to exceed the basic level ofcompliance required by the ACCME. SLSlooks forward to receiving input from you inorder to continue to improve these process-es and provide you with a meaningful con-tinuing medical education in minimally inva-sive surgery.The complete SLS CME Process forContinuing Medical Education is avail-able online at www.SLS.org.

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Resident/Fellow/Nurse Programs1 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RESIDENTS,FELLOWS-IN-TRAINING, NURSES, & AFFILIATED MEDICAL PERSONNELQualified Recipients will receive a scholarshipof $375.00 towards the full registration fee of$675.00 to Minimally Invasive Surgery Week2013 Annual Meeting and Endo Expo.

Residents & Fellows-in-Training, to qualifyyou must be in training in a U.S. accredit-ed training program or, if outside the U.S.,you must be a Resident-in-Training orFellow-in-Training within the first five yearsafter medical school degree.

All Applicants must submit the followingitems via the Online Scholarship ApplicationForm at www.SLS.org/Scholarship

• A statement from applicant seeking thescholarship (50 words or less) stating theirtraining status, specialty, current involve-ment and/or interest in minimally invasivesurgery.

• A statement from the applicant’s DepartmentChairman, Program Chairman, or SponsoringPhysician (50 words or less) stating whyhe/she is selecting you to attend this con-ference.

2 $1,000.00 Cash Award for MichaelS. Kavic Best Resident PaperThe recipient will present their paper at theannual conference plus receive a cash prizeof $1,000.00!

3 Outstanding LaparoendoscopicResident AwardVisit www.SLS.org for details.

4. NEW Resident and Fellow MISWeek Program including a Resident/ Fellow Meet and Greet with FacultyReston, Virginia. Residents and Fellows areinvited to join us all day on WednesdayAugust 28, 2013 for the Robotic State ofthe Art lectures followed by a Resident andFellow Meet & Greet with Faculty, theOpening Ceremonies, and Welcome Receptionin the Exhibit Hall. Residents & Fellows canattend all of the day’s events for just $50.

The resident and fellow Meet and Greet withFaculty will be from 4:00pm - 4:45pm. Meetand network with SLS senior faculty andleaders, many of whom are luminaries inthe field of minimally invasive surgery.Also come and learn about the many openaccess and digital resources available toyou through SLS.

POSTER SESSION:POSTER GALLERY IN REGENCY FOYERWednesday, August 28th / 4:00-5:00pmThursday, August 29th / 7:00am-5:00pmFriday, August 30th / 7:00am-2:00pm

POSTER TOWN HALL PRESENTATIONSThursday, Aug 29 / 1:45pmThere will be a 2-minute oral presentation andbrief discussion for each poster displayed atthe conference. The oral presentations will takeplace on Thursday, August 29th beginning at1:45pm and will run concurrently with theafternoon scientific presentation sessions.The highest rated poster & presentation willreceive a grand prize of $500.

FACULTYGustavo Stringel, MD, MBA, DirectorRaymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA,

Co-Director

VIDEO SESSIONSURGICAL SURPRISESFriday, Aug 30 / 10:10am-12:00pmIn this unusual format, a multispecialtypanel of invited experts shows you thefiner points of their techniques and willinvoke their specialty backgrounds in dis-cussing surgical accidents, mishaps, andsurprises with attention given to lessonslearned and appropriate action/reaction.

FACULTYDirector: Charles H. Koh, MDCo-Director: Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBAPanel:Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD, Michael S. Kavic, MDWilliam E. Kelley, Jr., MDRaymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA Farr Nezhat, MD Jay A. Redan, MD James C. "Butch" Rosser, Jr., MDRobert M. Sweet, MD

To submit a video of a surgical surprisefor potential inclusion in the session,visit:www.SLS.org/SurgicalSurprises

VIDEO AND POSTER SESSIONS

“This has helped me tremendously in understanding the stateof the art of robotic surgery in all different specialties...”

--Annual Meeting Attendee

EXHIBIT HOURS

Wednesday, Aug. 28Welcome Reception 6:45pm-8:30pmThursday, Aug. 29 & Friday, Aug. 30 7:00am-2:00pmIn the exhibit hall, over 50 exhibitors will provide on-going presentations about not only theinnovations of the year, but also the latest ideas and technological developments to aidsurgeons in the operating room. Complimentary coffee and bakery items are available inthe exhibit hall each morning. Complimentary refreshments will be available at designat-ed times in the exhibit hall. For information contact SLS: Tel 305.665.9959, Fax305.667.4123, www.SLS.org, Exhibit@SLS.org

EXHIBITORS

Throughout the conference, engaging presentations sponsored by exhibiting companies willhighlight various products and techniques. For a list of exhibitors, visit the SLS Virtual ExhibitHall: www.SLS.org/VirtualExhibitHall

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EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

Welcome Reception. Kick off the conference at an informal reception open to all registrants in the Exhibit Hall. Meet old and new friends, andget a preliminary look at the technical exhibits.

SLS Innovations of the Year. Come see what and how many innovative devices have been developed over the past year. The SLS innovationsof the Year will be recognized during Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2013, Annual Meeting and Endo Expo. It is not necessary for a com-pany to exhibit or advertise to be eligible for this recognition. SLS encourages all commercial entities to enter their most innovative productfor consideration. Contact SLS for details: Tel 305.665.9959, Fax 305.667.4123, Conferences@SLS.org.

Top Gun Laparoscopy Shoot Out. It’s High Noon - Are You Ready for a Shoot Out? Who is going to be the Minimally Invasive SurgeryWeek Top Gun? Join us and see if you are one of the greatest surgeons of all time or a legend in your own mind. Presented byJames C. “Butch” Rosser, Jr., MD.

New Product Presentations by Exhibitors. SLS invites all exhibitors to share information about new products, technology, and developmentsduring the New Product Presentation Session. Exhibitors who submit new product information will be allowed a one-minute presentationduring the mid-day break, Friday, August 30, 2013. Note: each exhibitor will be allowed to present only one product that must have beendeveloped within the past year. Contact SLS for details: Tel 305.665.9959, Fax 305.667.4123, Conferences@SLS.org.

Robotic Olympic Games. Join us for the Robotic Olympic Games! Practice on a trainer in the Exhibit Hall and participate in the QualifyingRounds! Top finalists will battle it out for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals of the Robotic Olympics at the Finale to be held on Friday,August 30 in the General Session.

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SLS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSPatient Referral and Free Internet Listing: Active mem-bers are listed on the Internet in the SLS Find A Doctor“Yellow Pages”

CME and MOC Opportunities: SLS is an accreditedCME provider and works to provide state-of-the-sci-ence and relevant continuing medical education to itsmembers.

SLS Scholarly Search: "1-Click" access to a wide range of research on your preferred MIS topic.

ORReady Get access to a worldwide, multispecialty initiative to encourage steps that are known to improvesurgical outcomes and save lives.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS ANDMEETING SITEHYATT REGENCY RESTON1800 Presidents Street Reston,VA 20190ReservationsTel: +1.703.709.1234Fax: +1.703.925.8295https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SocLaproendoscopicSurgeryThere's much more to Hyatt RegencyReston than meets the eye. Conde NastTraveler Magazine has named the Four-Diamond Reston hotel a Readers ChoiceTop 100 Hotel in the United States. TheHyatt offers resort amenities and impressiveevent venues. Located in Reston TownCenter, you can enjoy myriad shops, restau-rants and movie theaters.

HOTEL DAILY RATESSingle / Double $269.00These rates are subject to appropriate state,local and occupancy taxes and do notinclude meals. This rate is now being offeredon a space available basis. Conference ratesare applicable 3 days before and 1 day afterthe conference, based on availability. In

several parks, bridle paths, a bike path, largeswaths of wooded areas with picturesquestreams, wildflower meadows, four lakesand a 72-acre Walker Nature EducationCenter sanctuary, the selection of ways toplay are endless. Consider this your startingplace for fun!

CANCELLATION POLICYFull registration fees are refundable if regis-trant cancels by July 31, 2013. An adminis-trative fee of $150.00 will be deducted fromfees for cancellations postmarked on orafter August 1, 2013 through August 14,2013. Refund requests will not be consid-ered after this date, including visa denialrefunds. All requests for refunds must bemade in writing and received by SLS, atten-tion Lauren Frede, by the appropriate dates.Refunds will be processed within 6 to 8weeks after the conference.No refunds will be made after August 14, 2013.

order to qualify for the special rate, you mustmention that you are attending the “SLSConference.” Please make reservations now!Deadline for SLS discounted rates: August 5,2013, 5:00pm EST.Please make reservations early!

TRAVEL INFORMATION For negotiated airline discount rates contactSteve at The Store For Travel: Toll free at 1.800.284.2538 Outside the United States: 305.251.6331 E-mail: steve@thestorefortravel.com. Please be sure to mention you are attendingthe SLS conference in Reston.For those attending the conference whorequire special assistance (accessibility,dietary, etc.), please contact SLS no laterthan August 5, 2013, with special requests.DESTINATION INFORMATION: RESTON, VA / WASHINGTON, DCLocated within the Washington, D.C. metro-politan area, RESTON, VA is an international-ly-known planned community. In Reston,variety is the spice of life, especially when itcomes to recreation. With 15 outdoor pools,49 tennis courts (eight of which are clay),

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