Augusta Otolaryngology Educational Foundation

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Minimally Invasive and Robotic Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases

 

October 19 - 20, 2012

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presented by

Georgia Health Sciences University and University of Pisa

 

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Meeting Description:

A combination of lecture, live tele-surgery and fresh cadaver dissection to convey the latest techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery

 

Purpose:

This course will offer the latest information on the medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases, emphasizing minimally invasive surgical techniques through didactic lectures, panel discussions, live telesurgery and hands-on fresh cadaver laboratory practice.

 

Target Audience:

This course is designed for practicing otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, endocrine surgeons and endocrinologists interested in state-of-the-art medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders.

 

Objectives:

This course should enable participants to:

  • Use ultrasound, sestamibi scans, PET and PET-CT to diagnose thyroid and parathyroid disorders

  • Describe a treatment algorithm for a thyroid nodule

  • Review the medical management of thyroid and parathyroid dysfunction and indications for surgical intervention

  • Describe the preoperative medical preparation of hyperthyroid patients and management of postoperative complications

  • Review surgical approaches to the thyroid compartment

  • Relate the value and limitations of laryngeal nerve monitoring

  • Master minimally invasive techniques for approaching the thyroid compartment

  • Use minimally invasive techniques for approaching the parathyroid glands

  • Review the management of thyroid cancer, including indications for neck dissection and adjuvant therapy

  • Review remote access thyroidectomy techniques utilizing robotic technology

LECTURE LOCATION

Georgia Health Sciences University

Health Sciences Bldg (EC)

987 St. Sebastian Way

Augusta GA 30912

Auditorium 1210

 

DISSECTION LAB LOCATION

Georgia Health Sciences University

Cellular Biology & Anatomy

(Research and Education, Carl T. Sanders Building)

3rd Floor

1459 Laney Walker Blvd CB-1704

Augusta GA 30912

 

PARKING

Laney High School Parking Lot (61)

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Registration Fee Includes:

The registration fee includes a course syllabus containing supplemental material and abstracts of the presentations.  Early registration is encouraged as laboratory enrollment is limited.  Please use the form on the brochure above or register online at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=vyhps.

 

If registering to attend a dissection lab, the registration fee is for the lectures and ONE cadaver dissection lab.  (The three-hour lab session is limited to 20 participants per day for a maximum of 40 total lab participants.)  NO cancellation refunds will be made after July 15, 2011; half will be refunded before that date.  The Augusta Otolaryngology Educational Foundation cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.

 

Registration Fees

Before Aug 13

After Aug 13

On-site

Lectures and ONE Lab*

$995*

$1045*

$1095*

Lectures only (NO Lab) - MD

$395

$445

$495

Lectures only (NO Lab) - Endocrinologist, PA, NP, Resident

$295

$345

$395

Visiting Scholar Program: Weeklong preceptorships in the Endocrine Surgery Program at the University of Pisa available for a nominal administrative fee.  Please inquire.

*Cadaver Dissection Laboratory, 3-6pm on Friday September 23 (Group I) OR 3-6pm on Saturday, September 24 (Group II).  Lab space is limited.

Questions:

Augusta Otolaryngology Educational Foundation

6134 Poplar Bluff Circle, Suite 101 Norcross, GA 30092

tel 770-613-0932 | fax 305-422-3327

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