MISS 2011 Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium
Executive Director: Philip R. Schauer, MD,
Director, Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Cleveland Clinic
Date: February 21-26, 2011
The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah
 The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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CONFERENCE INFO

Attendees of the 2010 MISS:  Please follow the steps below to claim your CME credit. 
·  Log on at http://ccpd.uc.edu/
·  Type “2010 Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium (MISS)” in the activity search
·  You should then see 6 different evaluations.
·  Click on one of the links for the evaluation you would like to complete.
·  You will then be prompted to complete Step 1: “ To take this activity, please login.”
·   Register for the site (takes no more than 2 minutes) and then you will be prompted to continue with Step 2: Evaluation
·  If at any time you need to stop and come back to it, you can press save.
·  Otherwise, once you have completed the evaluation, click “complete” and your certificate will download

If you have any problems completing the forms please contact Kay Weigand at the University of Cincinnati for assistance.

 Kay Weigand
 Program Director
 Office of Continuing Medical Education
 U.C. College of Medicine
 Tel: (513) 558-7350

Overview of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium (MISS) 2011 Surgical Conference 
The 11th Annual Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium (MISS) will consist of lectures, panel discussions, debates and video presentations by world-renowned experts who will discuss the most recent advances in laparoscopic surgery for colon procedures, foregut surgery, hernia repair, and morbid obesity.

Endorsements  
2010 MISS met the guidelines as established in the "Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Education and Training" and is endorsed by the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).  
2011 endorsement pending.


2010 MISS was also endorsed by IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders)
2011 endorsement pending

MISS Program Objectives

Morbid Obesity

1. State the pathophysiology of obesity and how nutrition and exercise influence co-morbidities
2. Determine the proper management of bariatric patients before and after surgery
3. Discuss the essential elements of open bariatric procedures: the “Gold Standards”
4. Evaluate laparoscopic approaches to vertical banded gastroplasty, gastric banding, sleeve and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and identify selection criteria for laparoscopic bariatric procedures
5. Identify the elements necessary to establish bariatric centers of excellence.

Colon

1. Identify and describe surgical options for colon disease
2. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of laparoscopic colon surgery
3. Discuss the controversy of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer and results of recent trials
4. Recognize important technical aspects of laparoscopic colectomy
5. Define current complications of laparoscopic colectomy
6. Explore benefits and drawbacks robotic surgery
7. Discuss various benefits and pitfalls of single port surgery.

Foregut

1. Ascertain and describe medical and surgical treatment options for GERD
2. Describe treatments for GERD and esophageal cancer
3. Identify and manage complications of surgical treatment for GERD
4. Identify and manage recurrence of disease

Hernia

1. Identify and treat unique problems with hernia repair
2. Discuss the techniques of laparoscopic and open approaches to hernia repair
3. Recognize and manage complications of laparoscopic herniorrhaphy  

Who Should Attend
The MISS surgical conference is designed for general surgeons with laparoscopic and open skills. For the Morbid Obesity Program, an interdisciplinary approach is utilized and all members of the bariatric team are encouraged to attend including NPs, PAs, RNs, and other practice managers. Surgical residents and fellows are welcome at reduced rates.

Continuing Medical Education

Physician Accreditation
The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
Credit pending.

Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) requirements on disclosure, information about the relationships of presenters with commercial interests (if any) will be included in materials distributed at the conference.

Physician Assistants Credit Designation
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts Category 1 CME approval from the American Academy of Family Physicians and organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the PRA.

CME Requirements for Recertification

Diplomates applying for recertification (prior to enrollment in MOC) must present evidence that they have engaged in 100 hours, including 60 in Category I, of Continuing Medical Education (CME) relevant to the maintenance of qualifications in surgery during the last two calendar years or 24 months prior to their application.

All Category I activities should be listed on the recertification application form and must be accompanied by appropriate documentation, i.e., photocopies of certificates from the primary source or sponsor of the educational activity clearly stating that the educational activity is Category I and accredited by the AMA or ACCME.

 

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