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16TH ANNUALRegister by Jan 29Save 200!2016ENCORE AT WYNN LAS VEGASFEBRUARY 23-26, 2016Earn up to 31.5 CME CreditsIncluding Optional MOC Self-Assessment CreditJoin us for the premier meeting of thought leadersand pioneers in minimally invasive surgeryTopics: Colon Hernia Foregut Metabolic/Bariatric UpdatedMetabolic/BariatricAgenda InsidePLUS, Optional Hands-on Laparoscopic Suturing and Interventional Endoscopy WorkshopsChairman’s Reception (Included with Your Registration)Hurry! Workshops are filling up quickly!EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPhilip R. Schauer, MDProfessor of SurgeryCleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineDirector, Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric SurgeryBariatric and Metabolic InstituteCleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OhioSPECIAL KEYNOTE SESSIONThirty Years of MIS Innovation: What’s New?Jeffrey Ponsky, MDProfessor of SurgeryCleveland Clinic Lerner College ofMedicineCleveland, OhioCOLONCO-DIRECTORMorris E. Franklin, MDJohn Marks, MDHERNIACO-DIRECTORGuy R. Voeller, MDFOREGUTCO-DIRECTORWilliam O. Richards, MDBARIATRIC/METABOLICCO-DIRECTORSJohn Dixon, MBBS, PhD,FRACGP, FRCPBruce Wolfe, MDTo register, or for complete information,go to: www.MISS-CME.orgThis symposium meets the guidelines as establishedin the “Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Educationand Training” and is endorsed by the Society of AmericanGastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).Jointly provided byFlexible registration options availableEndorsed byConnect with the MISS Conference onFacebook and Twitter
16TH ANNUAL2016FACULTYFaculty and agenda subject to change.EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPhilip R. Schauer, MDDear Colleague,It is my pleasure to invite you to our upcoming Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium(MISS), February 23 - 26, 2016 at the incomparable Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada.Now in its 16th year, MISS is the premier meeting of thought leaders and pioneers inminimally invasive surgery for colon, hernia, foregut, and metabolic/bariatric surgery.In addition to compelling general sessions, the 2016 MISS will offer hands-ontraining with optional workshops in laparoscopic suturing and endoscopyintervention. Special to this year’s MISS will be Dr. Jeffrey Ponsky’s insightful keynoteon “Thirty Years of MIS Innovation: What’s New?”With flexible registration options, early bird rates, and our collegial Chairman’sReception (included in your registration fee) on Tuesday evening, MISS is anaffordable, and enjoyable way to elevate your skills in the most advancedlaparoscopic techniques while you earn essential CME credit (including optionalMOC self-assessment credit).Our magnificent host property, the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is certain to add to yourenjoyment of the conference -- and we have some surprises in store for you as well!I hope to see you and your colleagues at the 2016 MISS.Sincerely,Professor of SurgeryCleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineDirector, Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric SurgeryBariatric and Metabolic InstituteCleveland ClinicCleveland, OHSPECIAL KEYNOTE SESSIONThirty Years of MIS Innovation: What’s New?Jeffrey Ponsky, MDProfessor of SurgeryCleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineCleveland, OhioCOLON PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORSMorris E. Franklin, Jr. MD, FACSDirectorTexas Endosurgery InstituteSan Antonio, TXJohn H. Marks, MDMedical DirectorLankenau Hospital/Main Line Health SystemsWynnewood, PAHERNIA PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORPhilip R. Schauer, MDExecutive Director, MISSGuy R. Voeller, MDProfessor of SurgeryUniversity of Tennessee HealthScience CenterMemphis, TNFOREGUT PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORWilliam O. Richards, MDChairDepartment of SurgeryUniversity of South Alabama College of MedicineMobile, ALMETABOLIC/BARIATRIC PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORSOPTIONAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSLimited space available. First come, first served!Each workshop offers 2 CME CreditsDirector: Brian R. Smith, MD, FACSHANDS-ON WORKSHOPS (Optional – separate fee required) Improve Your Skills: Laparoscopic SuturingTuesday, February 23, 2016, 8:15 AM – 10:15 AMThis hands-on course provides an overview oflaparoscopic suturing skills and how they allow surgeonsto advance to an expert level by adding the flexibilityof intracorporeal suturing and knot tying. I mprove Your Skills: Interventional EndoscopyTuesday, February 23, 2016, 10:45 AM – 12:45 PMThis hands-on workshop features endoscopic techniques for therapeutic endoscopyincluding clipping, thermal ablation, balloon dilation, and endoscopic stenting.Please see web site www.MISS-cme.org for complete workshop information.John Dixon, MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, FRCPNHMRC Senior Research FellowHead of Clinical Obesity ResearchHead of Weight Assessment & Management ClinicBaker IDI Heart and Diabetes InstituteAdjunct Professor, Primary Care Research UnitMonash UniversityMelbourne, AustraliaBruce Wolfe, MDProfessor of SurgeryOregon Health and Science UniversityPortland, ORHANDS-ON WORKSHOPS DIRECTORBrian Smith, MD, FACSHealth Sciences Associate Clinical ProfessorAssociate Residency Program DirectorSurgery School of MedicineUniversity of California, IrvineChiefDivision of General SurgeryVA Long Beach Healthcare SystemLong Beach, CA
2016 MISS FACULTY Please see Web site for complete, updated informationCOLON FACULTYMatthew Albert, MDFlorida HospitalAltamonte Springs, FLBradley Davis, MDUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHDaniel L. Feingold, MDColumbia University Medical CenterNew-York Presbyterian HospitalNew York, New YorkTodd D. Francone, MD, MPHLahey Hospital & Medical CenterBurlington, MassachusettsMorris E. Franklin, Jr., MD, FACSTexas Endosurgery InstituteSan Antonio, TXJohn H. Marks, MDLankenau Hospital/Main LineHealth SystemsWynnewood, PennsylvaniaAlessio Pigazzi, MD, PhDUniversity of California, IrvineIrvine, CaliforniaBarry Salky, MDMount SinaiNew York, NYR. Larry Whelan, MDColumbia PresbyterianNew York, New YorkHERNIA FACULTYB. Todd Heniford, MDCarolinas Healthcare SystemCharlotte, North CarolinaKarl A. LeBlanc, MD, MBA, FACSLouisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LouisianaRobert Martindale, PhD, MDMETABOLIC/BARIATRIC FACULTY(continued)David E. Cummings, MDColon ProgramColon Session IJohn Dixon, MBBS, PhD,FRACGP, FRCPMonash UniversityMelbourne, AustraliaAllison B. Goldfine, MDHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsKelvin D. Higa, MD, FACS*Fresno Heart & Surgical HospitalFresno, CaliforniaLee M. Kaplan, MD, PhDMassachusetts General HospitalBoston, MassachusettsMatthew Kroh, MDCleveland ClinicCleveland, OHKenneth G. MacDonald, Jr, MDPhysicians EastGreenville, NCGeorgann Mallory, RDASMBSGainesville, FloridaJames E. Mitchell, MDUniversity of North Dakota School ofMedicine and Health SciencesGrand Forks, North DakotaJohn Morton, MD, MPHStanford School of MedicineStanford, CANinh T. Nguyen, MDUniversity of California, IrvineMedical CenterOrange, CAMichael Rosen, MDNick Nicholson, MD, FACSGuy R. Voeller, MDJaime Ponce, MD, FACS, FASMBSUniversity of Tennessee HealthScience CenterMemphis, TNFOREGUT FACULTYBrooks D. Cash, MDUniversity of South AlabamaFairhope, AlabamaMichael D. Holzman, MDVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TennesseeJeffrey Ponsky, MDCleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioWilliam O. Richards, MDUniversity of South Alabama Collegeof MedicineMobile, ALPaul Taiganides, MD, FACSKnox Community HospitalMount Vernon, OhioMETABOLIC/BARIATRIC FACULTYAli Aminian, MDCleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioStacy A. Brethauer, MDCleveland ClinicCleveland, OHRicardo Cohen, MDOswaldo Cruz HospitalSan Paolo, Brazil8:15 - 10:15 AMOptional Laparoscopic Suturing Workshop10:45AM - 12:45 PM Optional Endoscopic Interventions WorkshopEric Demaria,MD*New Hope Wellness CenterRaleigh, North CarolinaNicholson ClinicDallas, TexasHamilton Medical GroupDalton, GAAurora Pryor, MD(subject to change. Please see website for updates.)TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016University of WashingtonSeattle, WAOregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OregoCleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioAGENDA1:00 - 1:15 PMWelcome and Introduction1:15 - 1:30 PMEffects of SCIP Program on Colorectal OutcomesWhen Bad Things Happen to Good People: Video Complications1:30 - 1:45 PM1:45 - 2:00 PMApplications of Robotic XI in Colorectal Surgery2:00 - 2:15 PMQ&A/Panel with FacultyERAS Programs: How to Set up and Benefits2:15 - 2:30 PM2:30 - 2:45 PM SIntracorporeal Anastomosis for Right Colectomy: How I Do it andAdvantagesMiddle Colic Artery: A Variety of Approaches for Control2:45 - 3:00 PM3:00 - 3:15 PMQ&A/Panel with Faculty3:15 - 3:30 PMRefreshment BreakColon Session II3:30 - 3:45 PMTransanal TME: Anatomy and Approaches:3:45 - 4:00 PMRobotic TME Surgery: Critical Anatomy and Technical Pearls4:00 - 4:15 PM TAPP Blocks: Do they Help and How Can You Do Them: Data andTechnique4:15 - 4:30 PMQ&A/Panel with FacultyThe Role of ICG on Anastomotic Assessment4:30 - 4:45 PM4:45 - 5:00 PMTEM/TAMIS and Endoluminal Surgery: Outcomes and TechniquesPreop Nutritional Optimizations of the Colorectal Patient5:00 - 5:15 PM5:15 - 5:30 PMQ&A/Panel with Faculty5:30 - 5:45 PMRefreshment BreakColon Session III5:45 - 6:00 PMDiverticulitis: From Washout to Diversion: When and Why?6:00 - 6:15 PM Splenic Flexure Release: Supramesocolic and InframesocolicApproaches: Video Demonstration6:15 - 6:30 PM Immunologic Effects of Surgery: Clinical Implications for OurPatients6:30 - 6:45 PMQ&A/Panel with Faculty6:45 - 7:00 PM Laparoscopic Treatment of Crohn’s and the Handling of BiologicAgents around Surgery7:00 - 7:15 PMThe Role, Data and Incidence of Hand-assisted Colectomy7:15 - 7:30 PMQ&A/Panel with Faculty7:30 - 9:30 PMChairman’s ReceptionWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 20166:30 AMBreakfast/ExhibitsBariatric and Metabolic WeightLoss CenterStony Brook, NYColon Program ContinuedTomasz Rogula, MD*7:30 - 7:45 AM Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Elderly: Dangerous orPreferable?7:45 - 8:00 AMLaparoscopic Pouch Surgery: Single Port/Multiport or Robotic?8:00 - 8:15 AM Single Port Colectomy: Dead or the Future? What’s the Data?8:15 - 8:30 AMQ&A/Panel with FacultyRandomized Trials in Robotics: What’s the Data?8:30 - 8:45 AM8:45 - 9:00 AMVideos of Tough Problems in Laparoscopic Surgery9:00 - 9:15 AM Lap and Robotic Colorectal Surgery: What’s the Incidence ofAdoption by Procedure in the USA and How Does this Compareto the World?9:15 - 9:30 AMQ&A/Panel with Faculty9:30 - 10:00 AM Refreshment Break/ExhibitsCleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioRaul Rosenthal, MD, FACS, FASMBSCleveland ClinicWeston, FloridaFrancesco Rubino, MDKings College LondonLondon, EnglandJames W. Saxton, Esq.*Stevens & LeeLancaster, PennsylvaniaPhilip R. Schauer, MDColon Session IV:Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioHernia Program Part 1Bruce Schirmer, MDHernia Session IUniversity of Virginia Health SystemCharlottesville, VAScott Shikora, MDBrigham and Women’s HospitalBoston, MABruce Wolfe, MDOregon Health and Science UniversityPortland, OR*InvitedQuality10:00 - 10:15 AM10:15 - 10:30 AM10:30 - 10:45 AM10:45 - 11:00 AMERAS and Preop Optimization for Hernia RepairDevelopment and Impact of Patient-Physician RelationshipsEarly Results from Quality Collaboration: What Have We Learned?Q&A/Panel with Faculty
(Faculty and agenda subject to change. Please see web site for updated schedule.)Hernia Session IIChronic Groin Pain11:00 - 11:15 AM11:15 - 11:30 AM11:30 - 11:45 AM11:45 - 12:00 PM12:00 - 1:00 PM1:00 - 1:30 PMChronic Groin Pain: Is Mesh the Problem?Chronic Groin Pain: Does Fixation Method Matter? (MIS and Open)Prediction and Management of Chronic Groin PainQ&A/Panel with FacultySponsored Lunch SymposiumDessert Break/ExhibitsForegut Program Part 1Foregut Session I1:30 - 1:45 PMPPI Therapy is Best for Most GERD Patients1:45 - 2:00 PM Sphincter Failure is Common in GERD and Best Treated withSurgery2:00 - 2:15 PMApproach to the Obese Patient with GERD2:15 - 2:30 PMQ&A/Panel with FacultyNissen is Best Operation for GERD2:30 - 2:45 PM2:45 - 3:00 PMMagnetic Sphincter Augmentation is Best Operation for GERDEnteroscopy and Endoscopic Approach to GI Tumors3:00 - 3:15 PM3:15 - 3:30 PMQ&A/Panel with Faculty3:30 - 3:45 PMRefreshment Break/ExhibitsHernia Program Part 2Hernia Session IIIMesh3:45 - 4:00 PM Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields:Large Pore Synthetic Mesh is Fine4:00 - 4:15 PM Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields:Newer Biosynthetic Meshes Have a Role4:15 - 4:30 PM Antibiotics in Contaminated Hernia:What, Where, When and How to Deliver4:30 - 4:45 PMQ&A/Panel with FacultyHernia Session IVRobots and Hernia Repair4:45 - 5:00 PMLessons Learned in Robotic Hernia Repair: My Experience5:00 - 5:15 PM Robotic TAR vs. Open TAR: Is it the Same Operation? Who Should Do?5:15 - 5:30 PMEconomics of Robotic Hernia Repair: Can We Afford this Technology?5:30 - 5:45 PMQ&A/Panel with Faculty5:45 - 6:00 PMRefreshment Break/Exhibits10:30 - 10:50 AM Management of Diabetes in 2016: Current treatments and success;What are the gaps and recent advances?10:50 - 11:10 AM Update: Mechanisms of Remission11:10 - 11:25 AM Evidence for Surgery: Summary of the RCT’s11:25 - 11:40 AM Diabetes Surgery for BMI 35? Are We There Yet?11:40 - 11:55 AM Investigational Procedures for T2DM: Ready Soon?11:55 - 12:10 PM Evidence Based Utilization of Diabetes Surgery: Intervention forEarly Disease vs Medically Uncontrolled12:10 - 12:30 PM New Guideline Summary12:30 - 12:45 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty12:45 - 1:45 PM Sponsored Lunch SymposiumDessert Break Exhibit Hall1:45 - 2:15 PMMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Session IIIAccess, Quality and Optimizing Outcomes2:15 - 2:35 PMBarriers to Access: Current StatusKey Quality Metrics for 2016: Are You in Compliance?2:35 - 2:55 PM2:55 - 3:10 PMMBSAQIP: Quality Update: How Are We Doing?3:10 - 3:25 PMDoes Hospital Accreditation Matter?3:25 - 3:40 PM MBSAQIP: Decreasing Readmissions Through OpportunitiesProvided (D.R.O.P )3:40 - 3:55 PMCOE Recertification - Pearls and PitfallsTips for Improving Patient Experience and HCAP Scores3:55 - 4:10 PM4:10 - 4:25 PMASMBS Update4:25 - 4:40 PMQ&A/PanelRefreshment Break/Exhibits4:40 - 4:55 PMMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Session IVVideofest/Complications4:55 - 5:10 PMManagement of Acute v. Chronic Sleeve ObstructionManagement of Acute vs. Chronic Sleeve Leaks5:10 - 5:25 PM5:25 - 5:40PMNutritional Deficiences Post Bariatric SurgeryLong vs. Short Limb RYGB: Technique, Risks, Benefits5:40 - 5:55 PM5:55 - 6:10 PMLap Assisted ERCP6:10 - 6: 25 PMMarginal Ulcer - When to Operate, What to DoDVT Prophylaxis Update - When to Extend?6:25 - 6:40 PM6:30 - 6:55 PMBand to Bypass or SleeveQ&A/Panel6:55 - 7:10 PMFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016Foregut Program Part 26:30 - 7:30 AM7:00 - 7:45 AMForegut Session IIMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Part 26:00 - 6:15 PM6:15 - 6:30 PM6:30 - 6:45 PM6:45 - 7:00 PM7:00 - 7:15 PM7:15 PMPOEM is Best Treatment for AchalasiaHow Do I Work Up Patients with GERD?Tips on Best Practices for Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia RepairGastroenterologist Approach to Barrett’sSurgical Treatment of Barrett’sKeynote: Thirty Years of MIS Innovation: What’s New?THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 20166:30 - 7:30 AM7:00 - 8:00 AMBreakfast/ExhibitsBreakfast SymposiumMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Part 1Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Session IThe Science and Metabolic & Diabetes Surgery: Part 18:00 - 8:10 AMWelcome/Introduction8:10 - 8:30 AM Bile Salt Physiology and Metabolism: Implications for BariatricSurgery8:30 - 8:50 AM Obesity and Cancer Update8:50 - 9:10 AM The Obesity Paradox in Chronic Disease and the Elderly9:10 - 9:30 AM Issue of Dementia: Demonstrating Improved Cognitive Performance Following Bariatric Surgery9:30 - 9:50 AMQ&A/Panel with Faculty9:50 - 10:20 AM Refreshment Break/ExhibitsMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Session IIThe Science and Metabolic & Diabetes Surgery: Part 210:20 - 10:30 AM Consensus Conference Principles: “Highlights of London DiabetesSurgery Summit 2015”BreakfastBreakfast SymposiumMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Session VControversies and New Frontiers7:50 - 8:20 AMSurgical Innovation: When is IRB Approval Required?Literature Review of Revisional Bariatric Surgery8:20 - 8:40 AM8:40 - 9:00 AMRevisional Surgery for Inadequate Weight Loss9:00 - 9:20 AMRecommendations: Revisional Surgery for ComplicationsQ&A/Case Scenarios and Panel Discussions9:20 - 9:50 AM9:50 - 10:05 AMRefreshment BreakMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery Session VIControversies and New Frontiers (continued)10:05 - 10:20 AM Bariatric Surgery for Non-bariatric Indications (eg. GERD).AND how to get paid for it!10:20 - 10:35 AM Psychologic Predictors of Successs and Failure after BariatricSurgery10:35 - 10:50 AM Endoscopic Revision of Gastrojejunostomy (GJ)10:50 - 11:05 AM Who Gets a Band in 2016?11:05 - 11:20 AM Robotic Bariatric Surgery 201611:20 - 11:35 AM Primary Endoluminal Procedures11:35 - 11:50 AM Optimizing Efficiency in a High-Volume Practice: Out-PatientSleeves and more 11:50 - 12:05 PM Status of Duodenal Sleeve12:05 - 12:20 PM Intragastic Balloon Data: Large Series, Systematic Reviews, Sequential Balloon Use, etc.12:20 - 12:40 PM Vagal Blocking and Gastric Stimulation: Do They Work?12:40 - 1:05 PM Q&A/Panel with FacultyMISS Adjourns1:05 PM
2016COURSE OBJECTIVESCOLON PROGRAM 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits After completing this activity, the participant will be able to do the following: Explain the technical aspects of laparoscopic colectomy with an emphasis oncomplicated disease processes including the reoperative abdomen, advancedmalignancies, and pelvic dissection. Illustrate the principles of laparoscopic colon resection for benign and malignantdisease with an emphasis on complex cases. Describe the available strategies to improve perioperative outcomes. Cite the different techniques of anastomotic creation and the potential ways toavoid and treat anastomotic leaks. Identify the different options for minimally invasive abdominal proceduresincluding laparoscopy, handassisted techniques, the use of the robot, and SILS.HERNIA PROGRAM 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits After completing this activity, participants will be able to: List the current common techniques for inguinal hernia repair Describe open and laparoscopic techniques for repair of ventral and incisionalhernias. Compare the differences among biologic, synthetic, and biosynthetic meshesand when best to use them.FOREGUT PROGRAM 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits After completing this activity, participants will be able to: Recognize and describe medical and surgical treatment options for GERD. Discuss treatments for GERD and esophageal cancer. Indicate and manage complications of surgical treatment for GERD. Identify and manage recurrence of disease.METABOLIC/BARIATRIC PROGRAM 12.25 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits After completing this activity, the participant will be able to do the following: Summarize the recent research on obesity causes including genetic andbiologic factors. Discuss the pros and cons for current bariatric surgical options for obesepatients, and describe the appropriate perioperative care. Review the clinical trial evidence documenting the impact of bariatric surgeryon cardiovascular morbidity, mortality, and risk factors. Analyze the efficacy of current obesity management strategies, includinglifestyle, diets, pharmacology, and surgery. Diagnose and treat comorbidities associated with obesity including cancers,diabetes, and heart disease.ABOUT OUR VENUEEncore at Wynn Las VegasJust 229 a night–with no resort fees!The 2016 MISS will takeplace at the Encore at WynnLas Vegas where we havearranged for discount roomrates of just 229 a nightand no resort fee for MISSparticipants. To make yourreservation, please call(866) 770-7555. You mustidentify yourself as a MISSattendee or reference theblock code: 6GME0416 toreceive the discounted rate.The discount rate expires January 26, but we urge you tomake your arrangements as soon as possible, as our roomblock is selling out quickly!HOW TO REGISTER FOR hqtrs.com(502) 574-9023GENERAL SESSIONS REGISTRATION OPTIONS(All options include admission to the 2016 MISS Exhibit Hall 2/23-2/26) PLATINUM PASSPORT (Includes admission to all Colon, Hernia, Foregut, and Bariatric General Sessions)q PHYSICIANq RESIDENTS/FELLOWSq ALLIED HEALTHUntil 1/29/16 795 645 575After 1/29/16 995 745 675 COLON/HERNIA/FOREGUT (Includes admission to all Colon, Hernia, and Foregut General Sessions)q PHYSICIANSq RESIDENTS/FELLOWSq ALLIED HEALTH 695 545 445 895 645 545 BARIATRIC/HERNIA/FOREGUT (Includes admission to all Bariatric, Hernia, and Foregut General Sessions)q PHYSICIANSq RESIDENTS/FELLOWSq ALLIED HEALTH 695 545 445 895 645 545OPTIONAL WORKSHOPSUntil 1/29/16After 1/29/16q LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURINGTuesday, February 23, 2016 225 275q I NTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPYTuesday, February 23, 2016 225 275Cancellation Policy: 2016 MISS will offer a full refund less a 50 administrative fee, asfollows: Requests for refunds must be made in writing postmarked, e-mailed, or faxedprior to January 26, 2016. No refunds will be granted after January 26, 2016. Substitutionsare welcome in lieu of cancellations. Refunds will not be issued to no-show registrants.CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATIONFaculty DisclosureIn accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education(ACCME) requirements on disclosure, information about the relationshipsof presenters with commercial interests (if any) will be included in materialsdistributed at the conference.Physician AccreditationThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with theaccreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council forContinuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of theUniversity of Cincinnati and Global Academy for Medical Education, Inc. TheUniversity of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.Physician Credit Designation:The University of Cincinnati designates this Live Activity for a maximum of31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit . Physicians should claim only the creditcommensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC)Self-assessment (optional)American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Self-assessmentwill be offered at 2016 MISS. Optional MOC self-assessment credit will be availablefor delegates who complete curriculum related questions before leaving theconference. Self-assessment is a written or electronic question-and-answerexercise that assesses your understanding of the material presented in theCME program. Diplomates must achieve a score of 75% or higher for theself-assessment to count for MOC.Physician Assistants Credit DesignationThe American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s) from organizations accredited by the ACCME.Nurse PractitionersThe American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s) from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
16TH ANNUAL2016LAST CHANCE!Register by January 29. Save 20016TH ANNUAL2016Earn up to 31.5 CME CreditsIncluding Optional MOC Self-Assessment CreditJoin us for the premier meetingof thought leaders and pioneersin minimally invasive surgery7 Century DriveSuite 301Parsippany, NJ 07054Topics:Colon Hernia Foregut a InsidePLUS, Optional Hands-on Suturing and Endoscopy WorkshopsLimited space available. First come. First served.EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPhilip R. Schauer, MDCleveland ClinicENCORE AT WYNNLAS VEGASFEBRUARY 23 - 26, 2016Jointly provided byEndorsed byFEBRUARY 23 - 26, 2016 I ENCORE AT WYNN LAS VEGAS2016Earn up to31.5 CME CreditsIncluding Optional MOCSelf-Assessment CreditWhat your colleaguessaid about the 2015 MISSHighly recommended.Better and more practically applicablethan other conferences.Great conference. Authoritative.Clinically relevant conference, dealing withcutting-edge topics.Excellent symposium. Don’t miss it.Great technical conference.Definitely go to MISS!EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSPECIAL KEYNOTE SESSIONPhilip R. Schauer, MDProfessor of SurgeryCleveland Clinic Lerner Collegeof MedicineDirector, Advanced Laparoscopic andBariatric SurgeryBariatric and Metabolic InstituteCleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OHCOLONCO-DIRECTORMorris E. Franklin, MDJohn Marks, MDHERNIACO-DIRECTORGuy R. Voeller, MDFOREGUTCO-DIRECTORWilliam O. Richards, MDMETABOLIC/BARIATRICCO-DIRECTORSJohn Dixon, MBBS, PhD,FRACGP, FRCPBruce Wolfe, MDThirty Years of MISInnovation: What’s New?Jeffrey Ponsky, MDProfessor of SurgeryCleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineCleveland, OhioFACULTYCOLONMatthew Albert, MDBradley Davis, MDDaniel L. Feingold, MDTodd D. Francone, MD, MPHAlessio Pigazzi, MD, PhDBarry Salky, MDR. Larry Whelan, MDHERNIATodd Heniford, MDKarl LeBlanc, MD, MBA, FACSRobert Martindale, PhD, MDMichael Rosen, MDFOREGUTBrooks D. Cash, MDMichael Holzman, MDJeffrey Ponsky, MDPaul Taiganides, MDOPTIONAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOP DIRECTORBrian Smith, MD, FACSTo register, or for more information, go to: www.MISS-CME.orgFlexible registration options availableMETABOLIC/BARIATRICAli Aminian, MDStacy Brethauer, MDRicardo Cohen, MDDavid E. Cummings, MDAllison B. Goldfine, MDKelvin D. Higa, MD, FACS*Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhDMatthew Kroh, MDKenneth G. MacDonald, Jr, MDGeorgann Mallory, RDJames Mitchell, MDJohn Morton, MD, MPHNinh T. Nguyen, MDNick Nicholson, MD, FACSJaime Ponce, MD, FACS, FASMBSAurora Pryor, MDTomasz Rogula, MD*Raul Rosenthal, MDFrancesco Rubino, MDJames W. Saxton, Esq.*Philip R. Schauer, MDBruce Schirmer, MDScott Shikora, MD*Invited
Morris E. Franklin, MD John Marks, MD HERNIA CO-DIRECTOR Guy R. Voeller, MD FOREGUT CO-DIRECTOR William O. Richards, MD BARIATRIC/METABOLIC CO-DIRECTORS John Dixon, MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, FRCP Bruce Wolfe, MD Philip R. Schauer, MD Professor of Surgery Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Director, Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
