Oregon-Washington Combined Meeting - 19th annual

September 13-15, 2024
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA

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AGENDA

Thursday, Sept 12

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Audio Visual Setup (Cascade Locks A)

Friday,  September 13, 2024 (half day)

7:00 am - 12:00 pm - Audio Visual Setup (Cascade Locks A)
7:00 am - 12 pm - Exhibitor Set up (Conference Center Lobby, Cascade Locks B)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Council Meetings, Oregon and Washington ACS (Summit 1 & 2)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Registration, attendee check-in (Conf. Center Lobby)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

1:00 - 1:05pm Welcome: Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Dr. Judy Chen
1:05 -1:50 pm Abstract Session 1, Full Presentations, Cardiothoracic and Rural Surgery (3 abstracts)
1:50 - 2:30 pm Abstract Session 1, Quick Shot Presentations: Cardiothoracic, Rural Surgery, Surgical Oncology (3 abstracts. Was 5: 2 withdrawn)

2:30-2:50 pm BREAK/EXHIBITS (Cascade Locks B)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

2:50 - 3:00 pm Video - Robotics in Acute Care Surgery, Dr. Sarah Kang
3:00 - 5:00 pm Forum: Optimal timing and approach to obese patients with ventral hernias and GERD:
3:05-3:45 Ventral Hernia Repairs, Dr. Dan Herron
3:45-4:15 GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus, Dr. Melissa Desouza
4:15-4:30 Case Discussion, Dr. Dan Herron, Dr. Melissa Desouza

4:30-5:00 pm Hepatobiliary Tips and Tricks: Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration and Difficult Gallbladders, Dr. Jon Gerry

5:30 - 8:00 pm - WELCOME RECEPTION with Bar Service and Heavy Appetizers (Moonlight Pavilion)

Saturday, September 14, 2024

7:00 - 8:30 am - BREAKFAST/EXHIBITS (Conf. Center Lobby)

CONCURRNT SESSION - ASMBS MEETING - 8:00 am -12: pm. (room TBD)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

8:00 - 9:00 am Abstract Session 2, Full Presentations, Surgical Oncology, Bariatrics (4 abstracts)

9:00 - 11:00 am Panel: ASMBS: Bariatric Emergencies for the General Surgeon

9:00 - 9:15 am - Perforated Marginal Ulcer, Dr. Lily Chang
9:15 - 9:30 am - Intussusception, Dr. Shireesh Saurabh
9:30 - 9:45 am - Internal Hernias, Dr. Ryland Stucke
9:45 - 10:00 am - Choledocholithiassis After Gastric Bipass,  Dr. Erika La Vella

11:00-11:15 am BREAK/EXHIBITS  (Cascade Locks B)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

11:15-12:00 am Abstract Session 2, Quick Shot Presentations: Breast, Bariatrics, Education (6  abstracts)

12:00 -1:00 pm BUSINESS LUNCH (Oregon ACS) (Rainier room)
12:00 - 1:00 pm BUSINESS LUNCH Washington ACS) (Baker room)
12:00 - 1:00 pm LUNCH, All others (Garden patio)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

1:00-2:00 pm Cancer Symposium: Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases, Dr. Michelle Babicky

2:00 - 2:15 pm - BREAK/EXHIBITS (Conf. Center Lobby)

2:15 - 3:30 pm - Resident Jeopardy! Teams of residents and medical students will compete for cash prizes.  beer and wine will be served. Join the fun! (Cascade Locks A)

3:30 - 6:30 pm - Free Time

6:30 - 8:00 pm - RECEPTION, DINNER, ABSTRACT AWARDS, ACS UPDATE (Stevenson A, Kid's Dinner Summit 3)

7:00 - 8:00 am - BREAKFAST/EXHIBITS (Conf. Center Lobby)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

8:00 - 8:30 am Abstract Session 3, Quick Shot Presentations, Colorectal, Trauma (5 abstracts)

8:30 - 9:00 am Colorectal Surgery Tips and Tricks: Dr. David Cho

9:00 - 9:15 am BREAK/EXHIBITS (Cascade Locks B)

GENERAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION (Cascade Locks A)

9:15 - 10:00 am Trauma Symposium, Dr. Albert Chi

10:00 - 11:00 am Abstract Session 3, Full Presentations, Trauma (4 abstracts)

11:00 am Final comments, Abstracts Awards, Conference Concludes

CME

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This activity is designed for surgeons, surgical residents, medical students as well as physicians, nurses and assisting healthcare providers. Upon completion of this course, attendees can be expected to:

Panel 1: Understand optimal surgical and endoscopic techniques while caring for obese patients with ventral hernias and GERD

Panel 2: Describe advances in the field of surgical oncology regarding treatment of patients with colorectal cancer metastatic to the liver

Tips and Tricks 1: Demonstrate the laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and explain the stepwise approach to this surgical technique.

Tips and Tricks 2: Compare treatments for anorectal disease such as banding versus alternative treatments for hemorrhoids and setons versus fistulotomy for anal fistula.

Scientific Sessions – Six abstract presentation sessions featuring 11 full presentations of 15 minutes, and 16 quick shot presentations of 8 minutes covering topics including…

Full and Quickshot Presentations I: Identify factors that influence outcomes during cardiothoracic and oncologic surgeries; and describe rural surgery practices that have been successful at recruiting and retaining general surgeons.

Full and Quickshot Presentations II: Analyze the impact of imaging studies and intraoperative histotripsy on outcomes in patients with breast and other cancers; and describe the impact of same day discharge in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Full and Quickshot Presentations III: Describe advances in the management of complex trauma patients.

ABSTRACT SCHEDULE

Download the schedule of abstract presentations (Revised 9-10-2024):  OR-WA ACS accepted abstracts summary 2024.pdf

COMMERCIAL PROMOTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The American College of Surgeons wishes to recognize and thank the following companies for their commercial promotion towards this educational activity:

AbbVie
Allergan Aesthetics
Avita Medical
Boston Scientific
Castle Biosciences
CONMED Advanced Surgical
Cook Biotech Incorporated (RTI Surgical)
CR Bard Davol, Inc
Ethicon US, LLC
Gore & Associates
Integra Lifesciences
Intuitive Surgical, Inc / da Vinci
Kerecis
Medtronic
Merck & Co., Inc.
Microline
PolyNovo
Solventum / 3M Applied Science
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LTD
Teleflex
Wilson Medical Specialties, Inc. / Olympus

DISCLOSURES

In accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, the American College of Surgeons must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity (planners and speakers/authors/discussants/moderators) has disclosed all financial relationships with any ineligible company held in the last 24 months. Please note that first authors were required to collect and submit disclosure information on behalf all other authors/contributors, if applicable.

Download the Disclosure List Insert here: OR-WA_ACS_Disclosure_list_Insert_2024.pdf

Commercial Interest: The ACCME defines a “commercial interest” as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services used on or consumed by patients. Providers of clinical services directly to patients are NOT included in this definition.

Financial Relationships: Relationships in which the individual benefits by receiving a salary, royalty, intellectual property rights, consulting fee, honoraria, ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options or other ownership interest, excluding diversified mutual funds), or other financial benefit. Financial benefits are usually associated with roles such as employment, management position, independent contractor (including contracted research), consulting, speaking and teaching, membership on advisory committees or review panels, board membership, and other activities from which remuneration is received, or expected. ACCME considers relationships of the person involved in the CME activity to include financial relationships of a spouse or partner.

Conflict of Interest: Circumstances create a conflict of interest when an individual has an opportunity to affect CME content about products or services of a commercial interest with which he/she has a financial relationship.

The ACCME also requires that ACS manage any reported conflict and eliminate the potential for bias during the educational activity. Any conflicts noted below have been managed to our satisfaction. The disclosure information is intended to identify any commercial relationships and allow learners to form their own judgments. However, if you perceive a bias during the educational activity, please report it on the evaluation.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Philippa Newell, MD, Program Chair 2024
Sandeep Kumar, MD, FACS, Oregon ACS President
Judy Chen, MD, Program Chair 2023, Washington ACS
Eduardo Smith-Singares, MD, Washington ACS Program Chair 2025
Harvey Gail, Oregon ACS Admin
Sue Lentz, Washington ACS Admin