12th World Congress Of Endoscopic Surgery

Preliminary Program Outline (Tentative, as of March, 2009):

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Half Day Postgraduate Course: Bariatrics Around the World
Half Day Postgraduate Course: Bariatric New Techniques / Revisions / Endolumenal / Single Port
Half Day Postgraduate Course: MIS & Cancer – GI
Half Day Postgraduate Course: MIS & Cancer – Endocrine / Solid Organ
Half Day Postgraduate Course: Laparoscopic IBD & Colectomy
Half Day Hands-On Course (w/cadaver lab): Colon Surgery
Half Day Hands-On Course (w/lab): Single Port SAGES Foundation Awards Luncheon
12th World Congress Opening Evening Exhibit Reception – Introduction of Leadership for 13th World Congress

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Exhibits, Posters, Learning Center Open
Half Day Postgraduate Course: Challenging Hernias
Half Day Session: MBA for Surgeons
Full Day Hands-On Course: FLS Introduction and Train the Trainers & Proctors
Half Day Hands-On Course: Endolumenal / NOTES
Half Day Hands-On Course: Advanced Suturing and Anastomotic Techniques
Half Day Hands-On Course: Surgeon in the Digital Age
Industry Education Evening Events

Friday, April 16, 2010

Exhibits, Posters, Learning Center Open
World Congress Scientific Sessions (accepted oral & video presentations)
SAGES Presidential Address
Gerald Marks Keynote Lecture
Various Sessions & Panels, Topics to Include: Bariatric Emergencies, Barrett’s Esophagus, Education, Go Global, Healthcare Technology for Allied Health, Metabolic Surgery, NOTES, Presidential Debates, Robotics, Single Port… and more!
Residents & Fellows Scientific Session
Free Evening to Enjoy All the Washington, DC has to Offer!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Exhibits, Posters, Learning Center Open
World Congress Scientific Sessions (accepted oral & video presentations)
Karl Storz Keynote Lecture in New Technology
CAGS Royal College Lecture
IFSES Panel: Surgical Education Around the World
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Emerging Technology Session
Various Sessions & Panels, Topics to Include: Bariatrics,
CBD, FES, Gallbladder, Hernia Debates, Peer Review Training… and more!
World Congress Gala & International Sing-Off –Make sure to stay through Saturday Night!