Inguinal Hernia Symposium

May 12, 2006

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Course Description
This course will address the controversies surrounding open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and illustrate the advantages of different approaches and the options available for mesh choice, placement, and fixation.  Five expert surgeons in hernia repair will use a combination of didactic sessions, computer aided graphics, and live surgery to help the participant understand the key anatomical features of pelvic anatomy, surgical steps, and pre and postoperative management.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the indications and techniques for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
- Review the indications and techniques for open preperitoneal hernia repair
- Discuss the alternatives for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
- Discuss the current literature regarding the efficacy of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and open  
  preperitioneal inguinal repair.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY

Brian J. Dunkin, MD, FACS, Course Director
Chief, Division of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Director, Center of Excellence in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jose M. Martinez, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Laparoendoscopic Surgery

INVITED FACULTY
David S. Edelman, MD, FACS
Chief of Laparoscopic Surgery
Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, Florida

Andrew J. Duffy, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut

Jerrold Young, MD
Director of Surgery
Hernia Institute of South Florida
Miami, Florida

PROGRAM
7:00 am    Registration/Continental Breakfast 
7:30 am   Technique of Open Inguinal Hernia Repair, Jerrold Young, MD
8:30 am   Live Surgery – Open Inguinal Hernia Repair* Jose M. Martinez, MD
9:30 am   Technique of Laparoscopic Preperitoneal Hernia Repair, Brian J. Dunkin, MD
10:30 am  Live Surgery – Open Preperitoneal Hernia Repair*  Jose M. Martinez, MD        
11:30 pm  Lunch and Hands-on Product Lab
12:30 pm  Alternatives for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair  David S. Edelman, MD
                              - Biologic Materials, Glue Fixation instead of Tacks
1:00 pm   Alternatives for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
                              - Mesh Choice, Tack Fixation or no, Slit the Mesh or no Andrew J. Duffy, MD
1:30 pm   Break
1:45 pm   What is the Data for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair, Andrew J. Duffy, MD
2:30 pm   Break
3:00 pm   What is the Data for Laparoscopic  Inguinal Hernia Repair?  Brian J. Dunkin, MD     
3:15 pm   Panel Discussion, All Faculty
4:00 pm   Evaluations, Adjourn

*Unanticipated schedule changes in the operating room may require altering the
proposed schedule or substituting a video presentation for a live surgical procedure.

FEE: $150

Accreditation:  The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation: The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.45 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Compliance with 2004 Revised ACCME Standards for Commercial Support:  All conflicts of interest of any individual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME Activity will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity being provided.  Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships – or the lack thereof - will be provided to the learners.