This intensive, one-day course is designed for colon and rectal surgery fellows seeking to refine their skills in Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery (HALS) colectomy and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS). Participants will benefit from didactic sessions packed with technical insights aimed at shortening the learning curve, managing intraoperative complications, and advancing the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery.
The course features a combination of expert-led presentations, cadaveric and simulation labs, and interactive Q&A sessions. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and detailed guidelines will be provided upon registration. Attendance is limited to 30 fellows on a first-come, first-served basis.
Faculty:
- Matt Albert, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Director, Surgical Innovation, AdventHealth Medical Group
- Lillian Chen, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Chief, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Tufts Medical Center
- Justin Kelly, MD, FRCS, FEBS – Rectal Cancer Program Director, AdventHealth Medical Group
- David A. Kleiman, MD, MSc, FACS, FASCRS – Staff Surgeon, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
- Peter W. Marcello, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Chairman, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
- George Nassif, DO, FACS, FASCRS – Director, Quality Outcomes and Value, AdventHealth Medical Group
- Jennifer Paruch, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Staff Surgeon, Ochsner Medical Center
- Francisco Quinteros, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Chief Medical Officer, Chicago Institute of Advanced Surgery
- Dana Sands, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Director, Colorectal Physiology Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston
- Madhulika G. Varma, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Chief of Colorectal Surgery, UCSF Medical Center
Agenda:
- 7:30 am – Welcome Breakfast; HALS Colorectal Resection (Dr. Kleiman)
- 8:15 am – Colorectal Presentations
- 9:30 am – HALS Cadaver Lab
- 12:30 pm – Lunch; TAMIS Presentation (Dr. Albert)
- 1:30 pm – TAMIS Simulation Lab
- 4:00 pm – Q&A, Break, Snack, Survey, Group Picture
- 5:00 pm – Adjourn
Registration:
Submit an interest form here: Workshop Interest Form
Capacity: Limited to 30 participants.
Sponsored by Applied Medical