12th Annual Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Conference

12th Annual Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Conference is organized by Duke University School of Medicine and will be held from Oct 10 - 12, 2019 at Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This activity is designed to meet the continuing education needs of thoracic surgeons, physicians, fellows and residents, physician assistants and operative personnel. The curriculum focuses on the most challenging and complex procedures with lively discussions and debates that will benefit all attendees. The Robotics Skills Lab is a hands-on procedural experience for surgeons interested in refining their robotic-assisted surgical skills. Surgical assistants will benefit from the breakout sessions which will cover best practices from room set up and instrumentation to minimally invasive assisting techniques.

Credit Designation:
Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for those attending the Robotic Surgery Skills Lab in addition to the full Masters Conference.

Participants attending the conference only can claim 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Overview:
The Duke Center for Surgical Education and Innovation presents the 12th Annual Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Conference to be held October 10 - 12, 2019 at the Hilton / Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Florida. The strength of this conference has always been a dedicated and engaged faculty who are considered international experts in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Join us for an interactive event where you can discuss the technical aspects of the most challenging procedures, share your most difficult cases, and be part of in-depth discussions with our national and international experts.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this program, participants should be able to:
• Describe the advantages and technical considerations associated with the minimally invasive strategies in the management of basic and complex thoracic disorders
• Discuss the conduct of minimally invasive thoracic surgery through analysis and critique of videos
• Explain the process by which technically advanced procedures may be incorporated into surgical practice
• Discuss controversial issues, emerging techniques, and future directions in minimally invasive thoracic surgery