International Evidence-Based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection (IG-MIPR)

Monday-Tuesday, March 18-19, 2019
Eden Roc Hotel, Miami Beach Florida

About Event

Overview

This symposium will provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments in the fast-growing field of orthopedic sports medicine. The educational activity will focus on surgical interventions, innovative surgical techniques as well as address recent surgical controversies. Other topics of interest include improving athletic performance, along with recovery and prevention of future injuries. Clinical conditions and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hand, knee, hip and foot and ankle will be presented.

Chairs
John Uribe, M.D., Gautman P. Yagnik, M.D.

Co-Chairs
Luis Vargas, M.D. and Derek Papp, M.D.

Topics This Year

Who Should Attend

Sports Medicine Orthopedists
Orthopedic Surgeons
Athletic Trainers
Emergency Medical Responders
Exercise Physiologists
Muskuloskeletal Physicians
Nurse Practitioners
Ortho Fellows
Pediatric Orthopedists
Physiatrists
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants

Sponsorship & Exhibit Information

On behalf of the symposium directors and the Baptist Health Continuing Medical Education Department we are pleased to invite you and your company to participate as a sponsor and exhibitor at our upcoming event.

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International Attendees

Baptist Health South Florida is pleased to extend a discount to International Healthcare Professionals. Availability of this discount is limited.

Upcoming Meetings

Visit our Continuing Medical Education Website for upcoming symposiums, as well as our local conferences and online courses, both available at no charge.

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Agenda

Monday Mar. 18
Tuesday Mar. 19

07:15 AM

Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

07:45 AM

Welcome and Introductions

SESSION I: Left Pancreas

08:00 AM

PICO Questions: 1-6

1. Should MIS left pancreatectomy versus open left pancreatectomy be used (regardless of indications)?

2. Should MIS left pancreatectomy versus open left pancreatectomy be used for treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

3. Should MIS left pancreatectomy versus open left pancreatectomy be used for treatment of left-sided pancreatic adenocarcinoma with vascular resection?

4a. Should staples versus another type of closure be used for stump closure in MIS left pancreatectomy?

4b. Should staple-line reinforcement versus no reinforcement be used for stump closure in MIS left pancreatectomy when a stapler is used?

5. Should MIS spleen-preserving left pancreatectomy versus open spleen-preserving left pancreatectomy be used?

6. Should laparoscopic left pancreatectomy versus robotic left pancreatectomy be used for treatment of left-sided pancreatic lesions?

09:45 AM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

SESSION II: Central Pancreas

10:15 AM

PICO Question 7:

Should MIS central pancreatectomy versus open central pancreatectomy be used?

10:30 AM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

11:00 AM

Break and Visit Exhibits

SESSION III: Head of Pancreas

11:30 AM

PICO Questions: 8-12

8. Should MIS pancreatoduodenectomy versus open pancreatoduodenectomy be used (regardless of indications)?

9. Should MIS pancreatoduodenectomy versus open pancreatoduodenectomy be used for treatment of peri-ampullary adenocarcinoma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

10. Should MIS pancreatoduodenectomy versus open pancreatoduodenectomy be used for treatment of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma after neoadjuvant therapy?

11. Should MIS pancreatoduodenectomy versus open pancreatoduodenectomy be used for treatment of pancreatic head ductal adenocarcinoma requiring vascular resection?

12. Should laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy versus robotic pancreatoduodenectomy be used for treatment of pancreatic head lesions?

12:15 PM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

12:45 PM

Lunch and Learn

01:10 PM

From the OR to the Kitchen

Michael Zinner, M.D.

SESSION I: Patients

01:45 PM

Non-PICO Questions: 13-14

13. Are there contraindications for MIPR with regard to patient age, obesity, complex prior abdominal operations, etc.?

14. Does MIPR offer advantages over open approach for patients with elevated comorbidity index?

02:05 PM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

SESSION II: Technique

02:25 PM

Non-PICO Questions: 15-16

15. Optimal techniques for control of hemorrhage during MIPR? (Delphi)
16. When should a surgeon consider conversion to an open approach (contributing factors and timing of conversion)? (Delphi)

02:45 PM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

03:15 PM

Adjourn

07:30 AM

Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

07:55 AM

Welcome and Introductions

SESSION III: Training and Implementation

08:00 AM

Non-PICO - Surgeon Factors: Questions: 17-19

17. What is the value of formal HPB and MIS training in MIPR? (Delphi)

18. Does surgeon volume affect outcomes after MIPR?

19. Are there recommended prerequisites for surgeons embarking on laparoscopic or robotic MIPS? Should the presence of a second surgeon be required during the early learning curve? (access difficulty score) (Delphi)

08:30 AM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

09:00 AM

Non-PICO - Hospital Setting: Questions: 20-21

20. Does center volume affect outcomes of MIPR?
21. What are essential requirements for an MIPR program? (Delphi)

09:20 AM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

SESSION IV: Instrumentation

09:40 AM

Non-PICO Questions: 22-24

22. Is there any advantage for 3D, 4K visualization for MIPR (PD/DP)? (Delphi)
23. Energy devices: Safety? Advantages? Tricks and tips. (Delphi)
24. Is there a need to develop new instrumentation for MIPR?

10:10 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

SESSION V: Accountability

11:10 AM

Non-PICO Questions: 25-27

25. What is the value and current status of registries for MIPR? (Delphi)
26. For MIPR PD, should it be mandatory to: (Delphi)

○ Follow outcomes?

○ Belong to a registry?

27. What should be the role of surgical societies in the development and implementation of MIPR? (Delphi)

11:40 AM

Panel Discussion with Audience Response

12:10 PM

Validation Committee Report

12:40 PM

Lunch (working lunch for steering committee)

SESSION VI: Recommendations

02:00 PM

Review and Vote on the Guidelines

04:00 PM

Adjourn

Schedules are subject to change.

Educational Objectives

Accreditation and Credits

Baptist Health provides accredited continuing education (CME/CE) to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Faculty

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Registration

Registration Fees

2019 Rates
Physicians	$150
Other Healthcare Professionals	$95*
Baptist Health Employees	$70
Fellows/Residents	$70**

International Attendees

Registration fee includes Continental Breakfast, Breaks and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday.

**Registration must be accompanied by a letter from the Fellowship/Residency Director.

The following options are available to expedite your symposium registrations:

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Baptist Health CME Department,
8900 North Kendall Drive,
Miami, Florida 33176.

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Guest Attendance Policy

All symposium activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered symposium attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in the symposium areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

In consideration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us to determine your special service requirements.

Cancelation Policy
Changes may occur that are beyond our control. In the unforeseen event the symposium is canceled, Baptist Health will refund attendees the entire amount of their registration fees. If you are traveling from outside of the area, we strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance.

Location & Accommodations

First settled in 1825, Coconut Grove has attracted travelers and artists for centuries with its welcoming climate and vibrant cultural amenities. Begin your artful journey of this eclectic neighborhood at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove with its own deep hues of creative expression.

Set on four acres of lushly-landscaped gardens in the heart of Coconut Grove, The Ritz-Carlton is also just minutes from first-class shopping, exciting night life, fine restaurants, area attractions and iconic beaches drawing visitors into this quintessential Miami experience.

Make your online hotel reservation now by going to hotel link here or calling 800-542-8680. When calling, mention BHSF to receive the special group rate of $299, plus applicable taxes. Group rates will be honored through Friday, March 22, 2021.

For additional tourist information, including a host of annual art festivals and events, please visit miamiandbeaches.com.

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Florida

3300 Southwest 27th Avenue Miami, FL 33133
305-644-4680
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

DIRECTIONS

Hotel Information and Reservations

NOTE: Partial credits are not available.Where credits are approved on a session-by-session basis, participants must attend each session in its entirety to receive complete credit for the session. (This does not apply to M.D.s and D.O.s.)

Photography

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Photography and recording of presenters and presentations are prohibited in the General Session, unless authorized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

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