SAGES 2017

2017 Learning Center (cont.) SAGES does not offer CME for the Learning Center
SAGES 2017 Surgical Spring Week
6. Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing of
Anastomoses
Coordinator: Julian Varas, MD
The ALSA station allows the participants to acquire advanced
laparoscopic suturing skills to perform permeable and leakfree
anastomosis of different sizes and positions. Participants
will practice on validated real-tissue simulation models
in high definition endotrainers. The main goal is to learn
how to safely perform hand-sewn and mechanical small
bowel anastomosis and the principles to perform small
duct-to-mucosa anastomosis. Instructors will give tips
and feedback and also an iOS App with video tutorials will
guide participants through the training. Each exercise has
a time goal and all anastomoses performed are tested for
permeability and leakage.
Objectives:
• Understand the principles of laparoscopic anastomosis in
different sizes and positions
• Perform various laparoscopic anastomoses in real-tissue
simulation models inside an HD endotrainer (jejunojejunostomy,
hepatico-jejunostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy)
• Practice laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing with 3-0, 4-0
and 6-0 needles
7. Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
(FES)
Coordinator: Jonathan Pearl, MD
Flexible Endoscopy continues to be an important component
to a General Surgeons practice. Endoscopy requirements in
residency training have increased over the past few years and
simulation is now a requirement. This station will showcase
the newly developed Flexible Endoscopy training models.
These models allow training in scope navigation, tissue
targeting, retroflexion and loop reduction.
Objectives:
• Practice valuable endoscopic skills in a reproducible model
• Perform various endoscopic tasks in a virtual reality
simulator
• Evaluate the SAGES endoscopic curriculum
8. Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy
(FUSE)/ Virtual Electrosurgical Skill
Trainer
Coordinators: Emilie Fitzpatrick, MD and Brian Nguyen, MD
SAGES has developed a curriculum to help with the
understanding and safe use of energy devices in the operating
room. This learning station will allow the user to review the
science and safety behind monopolar, bipolar and ultrasonic
energy devices. Participants will have the opportunity to
use the VEST simulator. The VEST simulator will introduce
learners to the basic electrosurgical tasks in surgery within a
high fidelity virtual reality environment using both monopolar
and bipolar electrosurgical tools.
Objectives:
• Describe the physics behind common energy devices in the
operating room
• Appreciate the difficulties related to the use of the
electrosurgical tools.
• Learn the proper technique in performing electrosurgical
tasks safely
• Perform different energy-based tasks within a simulated
scenario using both monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical
tools
9. Telestration-Guided Laparoscopic Visual
Skills Practice
Coordinator: Helena Mentis, PhD
The demonstrated telestration system allows mentors
to provide reference and annotation on the real-time
laparoscopic video. For this Learning Center activity,
participants will practice a low-fi laparoscopic skill on
physical boxes with the guidance of a mentor. The goal is for
the participant to learn to identify an exact task target as well
as visually learn the steps to accomplish the task. Throughout
the task, the mentor will provide verbal instructions and
telestrations on the video display.
Objectives:
• Practice the laparoscopic visual skills with the guidance of
mentors
• Identify efficient ways in accomplishing the tasks
• Adopt expert gaze patterns in performing the tasks
• Develop communication skills with a mentor
SAGES acknowledges contributions in-kind in support of this venue from:
3D Medical, 3-D Systems, ConMed, Ethicon, Intuitive, Karl Storz, KyotoKagaku, Medtronic, Olympus
108 Surgical Spring Week · SAGES 2017 · March 22 - 25, 2017 · www.sages2017.org