CountriesAfghanistan • Argentina • Australia • Austria • Azerbaijan • Belgium • Brazil • Bulgaria • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Cyprus • Czech Republic •

Denmark • Dominican Republic • Egypt • France • Germany • Greece • Guatemala • Haiti • Hungary • India • Iraq • Ireland • Israel • Italy • Jordan • Kuwait • Latvia

• Lithuania • Mexico • Namibia • Nigeria • Norway • Pakistan • Panama • Poland • Portugal • Qatar • Romania • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Spain • Sudan • Turkey •

Ukraine • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom • United States

Organizations2nd Dept. of General Surgery, Medical College Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland • Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark • Abdominal Wall Service • AC

Camargo Cancer Center • AGE Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Endoskopie • Ain Shams Medical School, Almostaqbal Hosp, Saudi Arabia • Ain Shams

University Faculty Of Medicine • Ajayi Medical Center • ALACE And SOBRACIL • Albaha University snd Royal Commission Medical Center, Yanbu City • Alco San Medical Clinic, Bucharest • Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt • Alexandria

Vascular Center, Egypt • Argentine Society of Pediatric Surgery • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece • Armenian Association of Endoscopic Surgery • Asociacion

Colombiana De Cirugía • Asociacion Mexicana De Cirugia General • Athens Medical Center • Baghdad Private Hospital, Iraq • Békéscsaba Dr Réthy Pál

Hospital • BFS • Brighton and Sussex NHS Trust • British Fertility Society • British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy • British-Armenian Medical Society • BSGE • Buergerhospital • Celal Bayar University, Turkey • Clinica Indisa, Chile • Colegio Brasileiro De Cirurgioes • Conoka Nigeria • Crispi Institute of Minimally Invasive

Surgery • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ,San Camillo Hospital, Rome • Department of Endoscopic, Metabolic and Soft Tissue Malignancies Surgery, University Hospital, Krakow, Poland • Egyptair Hpspital • Egyptian Endoscopy Society • Egyptian Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery • Emirate Society of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons • ESGE • Federacion Mexicana De

Colegios Y Asociaciones De Endoscopia Ginecologica • German Hospital Argentina • German Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (AGE) • Guatemalan Surgical Association (Asociacion De Cirujanos De Guatemala) • Gvm Care & Research,

Italy • High Speciality Regional Hospital of Zumpango • Hospital Fernando Quiroz Del ISSSTE • Hospital General De México • Hospital Regional Monterrey Issste •

Hospital Regional Poza Rica De Hidalgo SESVER • Hospital Unimed Vale Do Cai • Hungarian Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists • Hungarian Society of Obstetrics

and Gynaecology • Institute National of Perinatology • Iraqi Surgeons Society • IRCCS CROB Referral Cancer Center Basilicata • ISE - Italian School of Endoscopy • ISGE • Jos University Teaching Hospital Jos Nigeria • Kaiser Clinica • Kuwait Cancer Centre • Mansoura Integrated Fertility Center • Medical University - Pleven, Bulgaria • Metropolitan Hospital of Santiago • MISR University for Science and Technology • Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, State University (MIPT) • The New

European Surgical Academy (NESA) • NMC Speciality Hospital • Nobez-Romanian Association for Obesity Prevention and Treatment • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Trainees in UK • Organisation Vision et Action Rapide pour le Progrès • Panamenian Asociation of General Surgery • PBGCC • Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Association

• The Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU) • RAMSES • Riga East University Hospital • Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery • Romanian Society of Coloproctology • Romanian Society of Surgery • Romania University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania • Royal

College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists • Russian Society of Endoscopic Surgery, A.V.Vishnevsky Institute Of Surgery • SAGES • SAMBAS • Santa Marcelina Hospital • Saudi Laparoscopic Society • Saudi Obstetric and Gynecology Society • Saudi Society of Obgyn Laparoscopy • SCRMIG • Sheba and Assuta Medical Centers • iSMIT • SOBRACIL - Brazilian Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics

• SOBRACIL - Capitulo Minas Gerais • Sociedad Iberoamericaná De Ginecologia Endoscopica E Imágenes SIAEGI • Society of Surgical Simulation - UK • Sunnybrook

Health Sciences Centre/University Of Toronto • Sunnybrook MIS Gynecologists • Sunrise Hospital • Tecnologico De Monterrey • Tecnologico De Monterrey, Mexico

• Turkish National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society • Turkish National Hernia Society • Turkish National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Society • Ukrainian National Institute of Surgery • Ukrainian Surgical Association • Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Universidad De Los Andes, Clinica Santa Maria • Université Catholique De Louvain Chu UCL Namur • University of Munich • Walsall

Manor Hospital • Zhongnan Hospital, MIS Training Center Of Wuhan University

4Online registration: October 30, 2016 – January 31, 2017

4Early online registration savings ends: December 15, 2016

4Disney’s Contemporary Resort® Special Rate ends: January 16, 2017

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Continuing Medical EducationAccreditation: The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

Designation: The SLS designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technical ExhibitsPreliminary Exhibit Hours

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 • Welcome Reception from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmThursday, February 16, 2017 • 7:00 am – 1:30 pm

Friday, February 17, 2017 • 7:00 am – 1:30 pm

Continental Breakfast and refreshment breaks will take place in the exhibit area. For more information about exhibiting contact Teri Valls at:

Telephone: 305-665-9959 • Fax: 305-667-4123 • E-mail: Exhibit@SLS.org

TRAVELSLS consults with The Store for Travel for the lowest fares possible. For negotiated airline discount rates, contact Steve via e-mail at so@sft.webmail.com, toll free within USA at 800-284-2538. Outside the United States, call 305-251-6331. Please be sure to mention you are attending the SLS conference in Orlando.

CONFERENCE REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICYFull registration fees are refundable if registrant cancels before January 18, 2017. An administrative fee of $150 will be deducted from fees for cancellations postmarked or received by fax or e-mail on or after January 18, 2017 through January 31, 2017. Refund requests will not be considered after this date. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to SLS, attention Lauren Frede (Lauren@SLS.org), and received by the appropriate date. Refunds will be processed within 6 to 8 weeks after the conference.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thursday, February 16, 2017 • Tickets required$135 Adults • $65 Children (12 and under)

SLS’ special event takes us in search of the Far East of the China Pavilion as we enter the beauty of Ancient China. The artistry and accent pieces of this location create a unique and beautiful setting for a wonderful evening. You will dine on a wonderful buffet dinner of an Asian-influenced menu. After dinner your journey we will take you through many cities with your final destination in Italy. Here your sweet surprise is a private dessert event overlooking the World Showcase Lagoon. The experience concludes with the premier nighttime spectacular at Epcot®, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Includes transportation to and from Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Thursday, February 16, 2017 • Tickets required$95 Adults • $95 Children (must be over the age of 12)

Take a journey to find out what happens behind-the-scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®! During this program, you’ll get an insider’s look at conservation, animal nutrition and medicine, animal care and behavioral studies. Highlights for this two-hour tour include visits to a backstage animal housing area, the Animal Nutrition Center, the Veterinary Hospital and a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction. The majority of this program takes place behind-the-scenes – there may be no opportunity to view animals. Please note: no photos will be allowed in behind-the-scenes areas. Includes transportation to and from Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Due to its behind-the-scenes nature, participants must be ages 12 and over. Special Needs: Program is a walking tour with some moderate stair climbing. We can accommodate those with special needs with prior notice. Please notify us of special needs at least 24 hours prior to the program start time. Program is wheelchair accessible.

SLS SOCIAL EVENT: PASSPORT TO THE WORLD

ANIMAL KINGDOM VETERINARY HOSPITAL/BACKSTAGE SAFARI TOUR

Orlando is the epicenter of fun and excitement, as more than 95 attractions keep tourists coming back for more. Take the mix of legendary theme parks, spectacular museums, 168 golf courses, world-class entertainment and blockbuster rides and attractions, and you’ve got unlimited choices for everyone to enjoy. No matter where you’re coming from, Orlando is the perfect choice for domestic or international travel.

Nowhere else in the world will you find seven incredible theme parks, three water parks, and more than 80 other attractions offering astronauts to zoos and everything in between. And we mean everything! You would need to stay for 67 days just to experience all of Orlando’s attractions! And don’t forget about world-class shopping and bargains galore at nine local malls and four outlet centers. Of course, with all of that activity, you’re bound to work up an appetite, and Orlando’s dinner theaters and other fantastic family friendly restaurants are serving up hot, hearty meals.

In addition to taxi, shuttle and limousine service to anywhere in the Greater Orlando area, the following services give you even more transportation options. International Drive’s convenient “I-Ride” Trolley iridetrolley.com has 78 convenient stops scheduled every 20 minutes, making it easy to reach the Orange County Convention Center, hotels, restaurants and shopping destinations. Downtown Lymmo is a state-of-the-art, three-mile, dedicated-lane bus system in downtown Orlando available free-of-charge. Lynx is an extensive public transportation system, serving Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Consider Orlando your home away from home. Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or you vacation here year after year, Orlando is the perfect destination.

Visit Orlando’s website at www.orlandoinfo.com.

DESTINATION INFORMATION

CONFERENCE HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

ROOM RATES

Disney’s Contemporary Resort®

4600 North World Drive, Orlando, Florida 32830Telephone: +1-407-824-3869 • Fax: +1-407-824-3738

Rising majestically between the shores of Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney’s Contemporary Resort® immerses you in a world of modern art and landmark architecture as sleek monorails silently glide through the center of the stunning atrium lobby.

You’ll enjoy the distinctive style of oversized guest rooms and suites, most with dramatic lakefront or Theme Park views, along with a marina, health club, tennis center and an expansive pool area.

For a truly memorable dining experience, the award-winning California Grill offers breathtaking views of Cinderella’s Castle from high atop the hotel. And, you’re just a short stroll or monorail ride away from all the sights and sounds of the Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®.

Special daily rates for conference attendees are as follows and are European Plan (no meals) plus tax. Room rates are listed in US Dollars.

Single / Double Occupancy: $260.00 per night

A first night’s deposit, plus applicable taxes, refundable up to five (5) days in advance will be required. Any cancellations within five (5) days prior to arrival and all no-shows will be assessed a cancellation penalty equal to one night’s stay. Check-in time is after 3:00 pm, check-out time is before 11:00 am. At check-in/registration, please advise the hotel if you will be checking out early. A fee will be charged to the guest’s account if the hotel is not advised of your plans in advance.

Make your reservations no later than January 16, 2017. After January 16, 2017, reservations will be confirmed on a space availability basis only. Be sure to mention that you are attending this conference in order to receive the discounted room rate. Start and end your stay with Disney’s Magical Express® Transportation, a complimentary motor coach transportation to the hotel.

For those attending the conference, who require special assistance (accessibility, dietary, etc.), please notify the hotel of special requests upon making your reservations or before January 16, 2017. Please make your reservations early! RE

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REASONS TO ATTEND

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROCESS FOR THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS

4Experience a unique conference offering a multispecialty approach to minimally invasive surgery.

4Expand your knowledge of the use of laparoscopic diagnostic and treatment techniques taught by acknowledged leaders in their respective specialties and countries.

4Topics are presented in general sessions providing a multidisciplinary approach to specialty mini-mally invasive surgical techniques and procedures.

4Understand how different countries have met the challenges of training and practicing minimally invasive surgery.

4Learn about the cultural differences and similarities between neighboring countries.

General Surgeons, Gynecologists, Urologists, and Robotic Surgeons who have an interest in diag-nostic and therapeutic minimally invasive techniques as well as those Laparoscopists interested in the unique challenges and opportunities of minimally invasive surgery in European and American Countries.

The objectives of this program are to provide attendees with:

4A multidisciplinary and multicultural exchange of information between surgeons representing their country or a professional organization on the challenges faced practicing and teaching mini-mally invasive surgeons.

4A clearer concept of new and standard laparoscopic and endoscopic instrumentation and techniques and how they enhance the standards of patient care and education of minimally invasive surgeons.

In order to provide a high level of continuing medical education for its members, The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) follows the Accreditation Criteria and Standards for Commercial Support of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education in planning and developing CME activities. You may view the complete process online at our website, www.SLS.org.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

ATTENDEE OBJECTIVES

Asad Abbas MBBS • Siddig Mohyeldin Abdalla MD • Abdelrahman Abdelfattah M. Abdelaal Prof Dr Med • IslamAbdelrahman Ramadan MD FRCOG FRANZCOG DDU

CICE • Lanka Mangala Abeywickrama MBBS • Galal Mohamed Moustafa Abouelnagah Prof Dr Med • Mohamad Omar Alasiri MD • Faris Dawood Alaswad FRCS FRCSI FEBS • Jafar Reda Alawneh MD • Dinu-Florin Albu Prof Dr Med • Abdullah Dohayan Aldohayan

Prof Dr Med • Naif A. Alenazi MD • Abdulaziz A. Alenazi MD PhD • Anthony O. Alfred-Igbokwe Prof Dr Med • Ali Lateif Ali Algeboury MD • Waseem M. Alharbi FRCS

• Mohammed Al-Kerithy MD • Basim Alkhafaji MD • Mazen Moussa Almoussa MD • Jehad S. Alshawi MD • Eiman Rashed Altawheed MD • Ediz Altinli Prof Dr Med •

Rajab Ahmed Alzahrani MD FEBORL • Manjula Annappa MS MRCOG • Bandar Saad Assakran MD • Fausto E. Astudillo-Davalos MD • Erkut Attar MD PhD • Hanadi Baakdah MD • Julien Eymard Bakenga MD • Ana Lucia Balbino Peixoto MD • David Basurto MD

• Antonio Bispo MD MBA • Miguel Angel Caceres Prof Dr Med • Alexandre Stievano Carlos MD • Jose A. Carugno MD • Francisco J. C. Cavalcanti Prof Dr Med • Ashfaq H. Chandio FRCSI FEBS • Ignazio Massimo Civello Prof Dr Med • Heitor Consani MD • Marius L. Craina Prof Dr Med • Claudio Peixoto Crispi Jr MD MBA • Eugenio Cucinotta Prof Dr Med • Antonio M. Cury MD • Michel Dequeldre Prof Dr Med • Enrico Di Vaio MD • Ionut Bogdan Diaconescu MD • John P. Diaz MD • Sarunas Dikinis MD • Carlos Eduardo Domene MD PhD • Vasileios Drakopoulos FACS • Ciprian Duta Prof Dr Med • Seda Dzhantukhanova MD PhD • Chinedu Chika Ekwempu MD Fellow • Ahmed

Elattar MSc MRCOG • Radwan Faraj MRCOG • Everton Neubauer FariaMD • Mikaell A. G. FariaMD • Luigi Fasolino MD • Abe Fingerhut Prof Dr Med • Homero Flores-

Mendoza MD • Paul P. Fogarty Prof Dr Med • Tarek GaballahMD • Roberto Gallardo MD • Luis F. Garcia MD • Dario Garcia-Rojo MD • Ray Garry Prof Dr Med • Ashraf

Haider Ghaleb Prof Dr Med • Gerardo Gil MD • Juan Manuel Gonzalez-Machuca MD • Mariel Gonzalez-Calatayud MD • Grigor Angelov Gortchev Prof Dr Med • Carlos Alfredo Gutiérrez Banda MD • John Hagen MD • James G. Hamilton Prof Dr Med • Mohamed Ebrahim Hassan MD PhD • Emma Patricia Heindel-Tindale Dr Med • Adel

Saad Helal MD PhD • Ana Lucia Herrera-Betancourt MD • Munawar Hussain MRCOG • Khalid Hussein • Aristidis Ioannidis MD, MSC, FICS • Igors Ivanovs Dr Med • Eboh Chidozie James MD • Arnolds Jezupovs MD PhD • Vahe Karimyan MD PhD • Ahmed

Kassab FRCOG FRANZCOG • Mohd Yaser Kayyal MD • Neset Koksal Prof Dr Med • Konstantinos M. Konstantinidis MD PhD • Jamie Kroft MD MSc • Yang Kun MD PhD •

Georgine Marie Lamvu MD • Reinhold Andreas Lang Prof Dr Med • Georges Lawson Prof Dr Med • Cosimo Lequaglie Prof Dr Med • Christos Liakos MD • Adriana Liceaga MD • Diego Laurentino Lima MD • Grace Yuin Liu MD • Anne Birthe Lømo • Fabrizio Luca MD

• Ariel Martinez-Onate MD • Mohamed Mustafa Marzouk Prof Dr Med • Andreas Melzer Prof Dr Med • Luis R. Menchaca MD • Ulises Armando Menocal Tavernier MD • Marcin Migaczewski MD PhD • Vivian Piedad Miranda Escandon • Radu Moldovanu MD PhD • Daniel Montenegro MD Fellow • Manuel Mota MD • Ospan A. Mynbaev MD PhD • Muhammad Nadeem MBBS • Ahmad Raafat Naga MD • Murat M. Naki Prof Dr Med • Gábor László Németh MD PhD • Vincenzo Neri Prof Dr Med • Alkestie V. Nicolaou

MD PhD • Michael Nnamonu MD Fellow • Flavio Malcher Oliveira MD • Hafeez Rahman Padiyath MD • Nicholas V. Pairaudeau MD • Vasileios Papaziogas MD Fellow • Sijo Joseph Parekattil MD • Bijendra P. Patel FRCS MASE • Claire Morissete Paul MD • Gustavo Soares Silva Pereira MD • Fatin R. Polat Prof Dr Med • Manousos-Georgios

Pramateftakis MD PhD • Hussien M. Rabee Prof Dr Med • Federico Ramirez-Madera MD • Arturas Razbadauskas Prof Dr Med • Juan Manuel Alonso Rivera MD PhD • Hector A. Rodriguez-Garcia MD • Abdulrahim Ali Rouzi MD • Oybek Rustamov MD • Gerasim Rustamov Prof Dr Med • Youssef Saad MSc MRCSED • Edgardo A. Saavedra MD •

Gamal Eldin Saber FRCOG • Ahmed Abdelfattah Sabry MD • Aslan Sakarya Prof Dr Med • Lukas Sakra MD PhD • Hesham Abdelfat Fattah Salem MD • Héctor Sánchez Navarro MD • Juan Roberto González Santamaria MD • Antonio Almeida Santos MD • Rohullah Satari MD • Oscar Schatloff MD • Daniel S. Seidman Prof Dr Med • Mahmoud Ahmed Shahin MD • M.Ashraf Mahmoud Shawkat Prof Dr Med • Osama Shawki MD • Reem Shihab FIBOG • Fabrizio Signore MD • Tarun Singhal FRCS • Tasneem Tarun Singhal MD • Petr Stadler Prof Dr Med • Michael Stark Prof Dr Med • Konstantinos Stratoulias

MD • Chris Sutton Prof Dr Med • Zsolt Szeberényi MD • Eugen Tarcoveanu Prof Dr Med • Daniel Vasile Timofte MD PhD • Calin I. Tiu MD PhD • Slavcho Tomov Prof Dr Med •

Juan Roberto Torres MD • Georgios Tsoulfas MD PhD • Stergios Tzitzimikas MD • Selman Uranues MD PhD • David Valadez Caballero MD MBA • Juan C. Valencia MD • Pablo

Vallone MD • Bruno J. Van Herendael Prof Dr Med • Ian M. Vasicka MD • Jose Luis Mosso Vazquez Prof Dr Med • Hugo C. Verhoeven Prof Dr Med • Cacio Ricardo Wietzycoski MD MSc • Abubakar Gagarawa Ya’u MD FWACS MSc • Jessica Ybanez-Morano MD

MPH • Michail Stepanovich Zagriichuk MD PhD

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Complimentary Coffee and Bakery Items

OPENING REMARKSPaul Alan Wetter, MD • Chairman

Original Laparoscopic ProceduresSarunas Dikinis, MD • Denmark

Function Prevention in Minimally Invasive Surgery Fabrizio Luca, MD • Italy

Smartphones and Tablets as Endoscopic Surgical Trainers Jose Luis Mosso Vazquez, Prof Dr Med • Mexico

Cultural Presentation: RussiaSeda Dzhantukhanova, MD, PhD • Russia

Current Spectrum of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Surgery in UAEMohamed Ebrahim Hassan, MD, PhD • United Arab Emirates

Role of Laparoscopy in Managing Abdominal Lymphadenopathy Galal Mohamed Moustafa Abouelnagah, MD • Egypt

Cultural Presentation: Cradle of CivilizationSelman Uranues, MD, PhD • Austria

Robotic Surgery Michel Degueldre, Prof Dr Med • Belgium

Therapeutic Splenectomy – Various Minimally Invasive Surgery Technics Arturas Razbadauskas, Prof Dr Med • Lithuania

MULTISPECIALTY Moderators - Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD and Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA

GENERAL SURGERY Moderators - Jay A. Redan, MD and Phillip P. Shadduck, MD

10:15 - 10:30am

8:45 - 9:00am

Break

Improve the Outcomes for Six Million Surgical Patients – ORReady Paul Alan Wetter, MD • Chairman

10:30 - 10:45am

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Multiple Myomectomy with Uterine Artery Ligation Claudio Peixoto Crispi, Jr., MD, MBA • Brazil

Advances in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Tasneem Tarun Singhal, MD • United Kingdom

The Bulgarian Experience in Robotic Gynecological SurgeryGrigor Angelov Gortchev, Prof Dr Med • Bulgaria

Cultural Presentation: HungaryGábor László Németh, MD, PhD • Hungary

GYNECOLOGYModerators - Charles H. Koh, MD and Robert K. Zurawin, MD

11:30 - 11:45am

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Minimal OtoRhinoLaryngolgoic Endoscopic ProceduresRajab Ahmed AlZahrani, MD • Saudi Arabia

The New Critical Point of View of the Impact of the Capnoperitoneum and Laparoscopic Approach on the PathophysiologyMarek Probst, MD and Lukas Sakra, MD, PhD • Czech Republic

Complications of Minimally Invasive Surgery of Gastroesophageal JunctionMarcin Migaczewski, MD, PhD • Poland

Laparoscopic Surgery of the Intra Abdominal Organs: Update Alexander Sazhin, MD, PhD, ScD • Russia

Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair Using Self-Gripping MeshesIgors Ivanovs, Dr Med • Latvia

Robotic Surgery in Mexico City - Where are we Now? Ariel Martinez-Onate, MD • Mexico

GENERAL SURGERYModerators - John E. Morrison, Jr. MD and Richard M. Satava, MD

THURSDAY FEB. 16

3:00 - 6:00pm

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OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME

Opening Entertainment

Paul Alan Wetter, MD, Chairman

Delegation Introductions: Organizing Committee Chairs Michael S. Kavic, MD and Bruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med

Cultural Presentation: Lithuanian Culture from European Union Perspective Arturas Razbadauskas, Prof Dr Med • Lithuania

Cultural Presentation: Aztec Culture Jose Luis Mosso Vazquez, Prof Dr Med • Mexico

WELCOME RECEPTION

WEDNESDAY FEB. 15

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

1:00 - 1:30pm

1:15 - 4:00pm

1:30 - 5:30pm

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Mid-Day Break

Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital/Backstage Safari TourTicket Required

SPANISH BILLIGUAL SESSION (Slides in English included)

SLS SOCIAL EVENT WITH FACULTY: SLS’s Passport to the WorldTicket Required

7:00am - 1:00pm

7:00 - 7:30am

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Complimentary Coffee and Bakery Items

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Evolution of Laparoscopic Surgery in a Developing Country. A 20 Year ExperienceHisham Aljohari, Prof Dr Med • Quatar

Educational Programs in the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University for Surgeons Alexey Ivanov, MD, PhD • Russia

The Role of Simulation in Surgical Education in the Middle of a Financial Crisis: The Story of Greece Georgios Tsoulfas, MD, PhD • Greece

Cultural Presentation: Social and Economic Issues in Brazil, Reflection of ColonizationClaudio Peixoto Crispi, Jr., MD, MBA • Brazil

MULTISPECIALTY Moderators - Keith B. Isaacson, MD and Juan Salgado, MD

GENERAL SURGERYModerators - Michael S. Kavic, MD and Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA

8:30 - 8:45am

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What is Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery in Russia? Current Status and Future Prospects Seda Dzhantukhanova, MD, PhD • Russia

Laparoscopic Distal PancreatectomySelman Uranues, MD, PhD • Austria

Laparoscopic Hernioplasty For Difficult and Unusual Abdominal WallHerniaM. Ashraf Mahmoud Shawkat, Prof Dr Med • Saudi Arabia

Cultural Presentation: The Wonders of Nature Selman Uranues, MD, PhD • Austria

FRIDAY FEB. 17

10:15 - 10:30am Break

10:30 - 10:45am

10:45 - 11:00am

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Salpingo-Oophorectomy on Single Port Loic De Poncheville, MD • France

Laparoscopic Myomectomy – The Hungarian Practice Gábor László Németh, MD, PhD • Hungary

Recent Management of Fibroids by LaparoscopyHesham Abdelfatfattah Salem, MD • Egypt

Cultural Presentation: 5 Million Pilgrims in 5 days in less than 5 Kilometers: Pilgrim Season in Saudi Arabia Rajab Ahmed AlZahrani, MD • Saudi Arabia

GYNECOLOGYModerators - Bruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med and Robert K. Zurawin, MD

11:30 - 11:45am

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Three-Port Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: Our Early ExperienceVasileios Drakopoulos, MD, PhD • Greece

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in Developing CountriesAhmad Raafat Naga, MD • Egypt

Cultural Presentation: The Cimbál (Cimbalom) Instrument in Moravia: Cultural and Historical Implications Ian M. Vasicka, MD • Czech Republic

Mini Experience: What Did We Accomplish So Far?Diego Laurentino Lima, MD • Brazil

The Drive for Mens Health – A Novel Approach to Promoting Mens’ Health in the US and Abroad Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD • USA

Cultural Presentation: Endoscopic and Plastic Surgery (Thread Lifting) Training Center at the Pirogov Russian National Medical UniversityAndrey Sergeenko, MD, PhD, Alexey Ivanov, MD, PhD, Sergei Shtyrov, MD, PhD, ScD, Ospan A. Mynbaev MD, PhD, ScD, MSc (MedPharm)

GENERAL SURGERYModerators - John E. Morrison, Jr. MD and Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA

MULTISPECIALTY Moderators - Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD and Jay A. Redan, MD

1:00 - 1:45pm

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1:30 - 5:30pm

Mid-Day Break

Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital/Backstage Safari TourTicket Required

Delegates Meeting

Video Session: SURGICAL SURPRISES – When the Unexpected HappensCharles H. Koh, MD • DirectorGustavo Stringel, MD, MBA • Co-DirectorPanel: Maurice K. Chung, RPh, MD, Bruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med, Michael S. Kavic, MD, Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA, John E, Morrison, MD, Jay A. Redan, MD, Phillip P. Shadduck, MD, Robert M. Sweet, MD

Open Evening

8:15 - 8:30am

8:30 - 8:45am

8:45 - 9:00am

9:00 - 9:15am

Training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal SurgeryTarun Singhal, FRCS • United Kingdom

Nuts, Bolts & Robots for the Treatment of Chronic Groin PainSijo Parekattil, MD • United States

Laparosopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Mohamed Mustafa/M Marzouk, Prof Dr Med • Canada

Cultural Presentation: Romania Calin Tiu, MD, PhD • Romania

GENERAL SURGERY Moderators - Michael S. Kavic, MD and Gustavo Stringel, MD, MBA

10:15 - 10:30am Break

9:15 - 9:30am

9:30 - 9:45am

9:45 - 10:00am

10:00 - 10:15am

Myomectomy on Single Port Julien Bakenga, MD • France

Transformation of an OBGYN Residency Program in an EmergingCountry Towards Inclusion of Minimally Invasive Surgery David Basurto Diaz, MD • Mexico

Hysteroscopy Experience in Saudi Arabia Handi Baakdah, MD • Saudi Arabia

Cultural Presentation: Greece – Still Standing! Georgios Tsoulfas, MD, PhD • Greece

GYNECOLOGYModerators - Keith Isaacson, MD and Mona Orady, MD

10:30 - 10:45am

10:45 - 11:00am

11:00 - 11:15am

11:15 - 11:30am

11:30 - 11:45am

11:45 - 12:00pm

12:00 - 12:15pm

Working Together:The Multi Specialty Surgical Management of Endometriosis Jamie Kroft, MD, MSc • Canada

En Bioc Stapling of the Renal Hilum during Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Technique and ResultsOscar Schatloff, MD • Chile

Cultural Presentation: Indian Diaspora in the UK Tarun Singhal, FRCS • United Kingdom

Evaluation of the Prevalence and Outcome of Neuroendocrine Tumour (Carcinoid Tumour) of the Appendix in a Tertiary Hospital over 10 years Abdelrahman Abdelaal, Prof Dr Med • Quatar

The National Health System Experience – Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic HPB SurgeryDavid Valadez-Caballero, MD, MBA, FACS & Dr. Braulio Crisanto-Campos MD • Mexico

Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Using Intraoperative UltraSound and CholedochoscopyHaralds Plaudis, Prof Dr Med • Latvia

Cultural Presentation: Recife – A Brief History of the Most Brave City in BrazilDiego Laurentino Lima, MD • Brazil

MULTISPECIALTYModerators - Phillip P. Shadduck, MD and Robert M. Sweet, MD

GENERAL SURGERYModerators - Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA and Richard M. Satava, MD

12:15 - 12:30pm

12:30 - 12:45pm

12:45 - 1:00pm

1:00 - 1:05PM

Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy with Single PortBetty Lauratet, MD • France

Clinical Review of Obstetrical Factors Influencing Pelvic Floor Function: Is it Time for a Change in Practice? Ian M. Vasicka, MD • Czech Republic

Hysteroscopy in Pregnancy – Experience in Mexico Ulises Armando Menocal Tavernier, MD • Mexico

CLOSING REMARKSMichael S. Kavic, MD & Bruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med

GYNECOLOGYModerators - Charles H. Koh, MD and Robert K. Zurawin, MD7:00am - 1:00pm

7:00 - 7:30am

Conference Registration

Complimentary Coffee and Bakery Items

7:30 - 7:45am

7:45 - 8:00am

8:00 - 8:15am

The Spectrum of Minimally Invasive Procedures in Pediatric SurgeryAlexander Razumovsky, MD, PhD, ScD • Russia

Experience from the First Robotic Center in the Metropolitan Area Robert González-Santamaría, MD • Mexico

Cultural Presentation: Chilean Wine IndustryOscar Schatloff, MD • Chile

MULTISPECIALTY Moderators - Juan Salgado, MD and Bruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med

SATURDAY FEB. 18

Program DirectorsMaurice K. Chung, RPh, MD • Keith Isaacson, MD • Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD, MBA

John E. Morrison, Jr. MD • Mona Orady, MD • Jay A. Redan, MD • Richard M. Satava, MDPhillip P. Shadduck, MD • Robert M. Sweet, MD • Robert K. Zurawin, MD

General ChairPaul Alan Wetter, MD

Organizing Committee ChairMichael S. Kavic, MD • Bruno van Herendael, Prof Dr Med

Organizing Committee Members and Preliminary Faculty

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9:30 - 9:45am

9:45 - 10:00am

10:00 - 10:15pm

The Experience in Gastro Intestinal Robotic Surgery in Mexico Federico Ramirez-Madera, MD • Mexico

Robotic Assisted Sacrocolpopexy on Single Port Etienne Vincens, MD • France

Cultural Presentation: Pleven, Bulgaria - Historical, University and Health CenterGrigor Angelov Gortchev, Prof Dr Med • Bulgaria

ROBOTIC SURGERYModerators - Robert M. Sweet, MD and Mona Orady, MD