20th Annual Minimally Invasive Surgery Virtual Symposium (MISS)

20th Annual Minimally Invasive Surgery Virtual Symposium (MISS) is organized by Global Academy for Medical Education, LLC.

•  MISS Live/Virtual Sessions JUNE 09 - 24, 2020
•  MISS On-Demand Sessions ACCESS AVAILABLE ON JUNE 01, 2020

Physician Credit Designation:
The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Overview: Virtual Conference:
20th Annual Minimally Invasive Surgery Virtual Symposium (MISS) offering compelling video lectures live and on-demand, surgical video presentations, and lively Q & A discussion and debate by world-renowned experts. Topics to be discussed include colon, hernia, foregut, enhanced recovery after surgery, and metabolic/bariatric surgery.

Why Attend the Minimally Invasive Surgery Virtual Symposium (MISS)?
•  To learn about the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery from the world’s leading experts.
•  To engage with high-level surgeons in a virtual atmosphere.
•  To earn CME credits (including optional MOC Self-Assessment Credit) in minimally invasive surgery for colon, hernia, foregut, metabolic/bariatric surgery and enhanced recovery after surgery.
•  To virtually meet members of our world-renowned faculty.

What will this look like?
•  Robust virtual conference center for attendees to explore
•  Live and on-demand access to all sessions, as well as CME credits
•  Interactivity as faculty will participate live on the panel and Q & A sessions no download required
•  Interactive exhibit hall where attendees can see the latest tools from supporters
•  Participate in surveys, reporting, outcomes, and polls

Course Objectives

Colon Program (6.0 CME Credits)
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
•  Detail the different options for minimally invasive surgical procedures for colorectal concerns.
•  Review the different techniques of intracorporeal anastomotic creation and the potential ways to avoid and treat anastomotic leaks.
•  Discuss the current approaches in the management of diverticulitis.
•  Discuss the available strategies to improve peri- and postoperative outcomes and minimize complications.

Enhanced Recovery (3 CME Credits)
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
•  Recognize the science and evidence supporting best practices in Enhanced Recovery to optimize patient outcomes
•  Develop a functional knowledge of core ERAS elements, understanding how several targets vary from traditional practices.
•  Summarize the challenges facing the adoption of ERAS programs.

Hernia Program (6 CME Credits)
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
•  Discuss abdominal wall anatomy with respect to reconstruction.
•  Compare the benefits and risks of biological and biosynthetic mesh with synthetic mesh for hernia repair.
•  Identify situations when robotic approaches are appropriate for inguinal hernia repair
•  Review current evidence regarding hernia repair techniques for parastomal hernia, flank hernia, and loss of domain.

Foregut Program (4 CME Credits)
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
•  Describe the medical and surgical management of GERD.
•  Describe preferred surgical management of Barrett’s esophagus.
•  Develop strategies using mesh and minimally invasive surgical approaches to manage patients with PEH.
•  Apply the 2014 update of the Chicago Classification (CC) of esophageal motility disorders to help assess motility.
•  Integrate the most current evidence into the diagnosis of gastroparesis and management of EGJ outlet obstruction.

Metabolic/bariatric Program (11 CME Credits)
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
•  Identify factors that suggest the safety and efficacy of weight-loss surgery in older adults.
•  Identify factors that suggest the safety and efficacy of weight-loss surgery in children and adolescents.
•  Discuss the benefits and risks of the numerous approaches to revisional surgery.
•  Discuss the role of medications and surgical interventions for the obese patient with diabetes
•  Identify common causes of complications and approaches to addressing these complications.
•  Identify both sides of common controversies in bariatric surgery.
•  Discuss the EndoBarrier device and laparoscopic endoluminal surgery.