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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Philip R. Schauer, MD Professor of Metabolic SurgeryDirector of Bariatric and Metabolic InstitutePennington Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, Louisiana

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TOPICS

· Colon · Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

· Foregut · Hernia · Metabolic/Bariatric

Dear Colleague,

It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for the 20th Anniversary Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium (MISS), March 16-19, 2020 at the Aria in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MISS is the premier meeting of thought leaders in minimally invasive colon, hernia, foregut, and metabolic/bariatric surgery as well as enhanced recovery after surgery. Attending MISS will provide you with practical tips and tricks you can immediately apply to your practice.

With flexible registration options, discount rates, and our collegial Chairman’s Reception (included in your registration fee), MISS is an affordable, and enjoyable way to elevate your skills in the most advanced minimally invasive techniques while you earn essential CME credit (including optional MOC self-assessment credit).

Our world-class host property, the Aria Las Vegas, is certain to add to your enjoyment of the conference.

I hope to see you and your colleagues at the 2020 MISS.

Sincerely,

Philip R. Schauer, MDExecutive Director, MISS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Philip R. Schauer, MDProfessor of Metabolic SurgeryDirector of Bariatric and Metabolic InstitutePennington Biomedical Research Center of

Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, Louisiana

COLON PROGRAM CO-CHAIR Bradley R. Davis, MD Colon and Rectal SurgeryProfessor of SurgeryVice ChairSurgical EducationSurgery Care DivisionAtrium HealthCharlotte, North Carolina

ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY CO-CHAIRJulie K. Marosky Thacker, MDMedical Director, Clinical Research Unit Associate Professor of Surgery Duke University Medical School Durham, North Carolina

HERNIA PROGRAM CO-CHAIRGuy R. Voeller, MDProfessor of SurgeryUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, Tennessee

FOREGUT PROGRAM CO-CHAIR Aurora Pryor, MDPresident, SAGESProfessor of SurgeryProfessor & Vice Chair of Clinical AffairsChief, Division of BariatricForegut & Advanced GI SurgeryStony Brook MedicineStony Brook, New York

METABOLIC/BARIATRIC PROGRAM CO-CHAIRSJohn B. Dixon, MBBS, PhD, FRACGP, FRCP, EdinProfessorBaker Heart & Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, Australia

Philip R. Schauer, MDProfessor of Metabolic SurgeryDirector of Bariatric and Metabolic InstitutePennington Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, Louisiana

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSLee M. Kaplan, MD, PhDHarvard Medical School

Steven E. Nissen, MD, MACCCleveland Clinic

Aurora D. Pryor, MDPresident, SAGES

FACULTY Faculty and agenda subject to change.

Aria Las Vegas 3730 South Las Vegas BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89158 P: (866) 359-7757

Discounted Rate: $229* for single/doubleDeadline: February 13, 2020Phone Reservations: (866) 770 7555 Identify yourself as Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium attendee and mention code SMIS0320AR to receive the discounted rate.

Just $229 a night at the Aria Las Vegas!

The 2019 Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium will take place at the Encore Wynn Las Vegas where we have arranged for a discount room rate of just $229* a night (subject to availability) for MISS participants. To make your reservation, please call (866) 770-7555. You must identify yourself as Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium attendee and mention code SMIS0320AR to receive the discounted rate.

Discount rate expires February 13, 2020, but we urge you to make your arrangements before that date as our room block will sell out.

*plus $37 amenity fee

About our Venue

AGENDAMONDAY MARCH 16, 2020

6:30 AM Breakfast7:10 - 7:55 AM Breakfast Symposium

Colon ProgramColon Session I 8:00 - 8:15AM Welcome and Course Overview 8:15 - 8:30AM Colon Surgery 20 Years Ago: Then, Now and Future8:30 - 8:45AM Robotic Surgery: Who Should Use It?8:45 - 9:00AM Robotic Right Colectomy: From Trocar Placement to Anastomosis 9:00 - 9:15 AM Transanal Surgery Using Robotic Technology: Who and How?9:15 - 9:30 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty9:30- 9:45AM I Want to Start a Robotics Program: What Does That Take? 9:45 - 10:00AM Bowel Preps: What Are the Current Evidence and Recommendations?10:00 - 10:15 AM Reducing Surgical Site Infection in CRS10:15 - 10:30 AM Break10:30 - 10:45 AM What Is New in the CRS ERAS Updates?10:45 - 11:00 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty

Colon Program, continuedColon Session II 11:00 - 11:20 AM Parastomal Hernias: Avoidance and Best Management 11:20 - 11:40 AM Inflammatory Bowel Disease - What’s new?11:40 - 11:55 AM Diverticulitis: Are There Any Medical Therapies? 11:55 - 12:15 PM Diverticulitis and Abscess Management12:15 - 12:30 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty

Colon Program, continuedColon Session III 12:30 - 12:45 PM Lunch12:45 - 1:30 PM Lunch Symposium (Non-CME)1:30 - 1:45 PM Break 1:45 - 2:30 PM Case Studies: Colovesical Fistula Management; Malignant Bowel

Obstruction; Ostomies in the Morbidly Obese; Large Bowel Obstruction

2:30 - 2:45 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty2:45 - 3:00 PM Anastomotic Leak: Prevention and Management3:00 - 3:15PM Current Management of Colon Polyps: Surgery or Endoscopic?3:15 - 3:30 PM Malignant Colon Polyp: Should Everyone Have a Formal Resection? 3:30 - 3:45 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty3:45 PM Colon Program Adjourns

Hernia ProgramHernia Session I 4:00 - 4:15 PM The “Tell” of the Preoperative CT Scan in AWR 4:15 - 4:30 PM Measuring Abdominal Wall Tension for AWR 4:30 - 4:45 PM Abdominal Wall Anatomy for the AWR Surgeon 4:45 - 5:00 PM Robotics for Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair:

What Does the Data Show?5:00 - 5:15 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 5:15 - 5:30 PM Components Separation: From Knowing Everything to Nothing

and Partially Back Again 5:30 - 5:45 PM Hernia Prevention Strategies Including Prophylactic Mesh 5:45 - 6:00 PM Preoperative Optimization in AWR: Data from the AHSQC 6:00 - 6:15 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 6:30 - 7:30 AM Breakfast/Exhibits/Posters7:10 - 7:55 AM Breakfast Symposium

Hernia Program, continuedHernia Session II 8:00 - 8:15 AM My Experience with the Preperitoneal Space for AWR 8:15 - 8:30 AM My Experience with TAR: The Good, Bad and the Ugly 8:30 - 8:45 AM My Experience with MIS Extraperitoneal AWR8:45 - 9:00 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 9:00 - 9:15AM Hernia Surgery Past, Present and Future 9:15 - 9:30 AM Coding and Billing for AWR: Maximizing Reimbursement

Appropriately 9:30 - 9:45 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 9:45 - 10:15 AM Break/Exhibits/Posters

(subject to change. Please see website for updates.)

COLON FACULTYBradley R. Davis, MD, FACS, FASCRS Colon Program Co-Director Atrium Health Charlotte, North Carolina Jamie A. Cannon, MD, FACS, FASCRS University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AlabamaTodd D. Francone, MD MPH FACS FASCRS Tufts Medical School Newton, MassachusettsIan M. Paquette, MD University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio Radhika Smith, MD Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri

HERNIA FACULTYGuy R. Voeller, MD Hernia Program Co-Director University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TennesseeJames G. Bittner IV, MD, FACS Saint Francis Hospital Hartford, CTB. Todd Heniford, MD Carolinas Medical Center Carolinas HealthCare System Charlotte, North CarolinaWilliam W. Hope, MD New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, North CarolinaMichael Rosen, MD Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio

ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY FACULTYJulie K. Marosky Thacker, MD Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Co-Director Duke University Medical School Durham, NC Stephanie B. Jones, MD Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MassachusettsMatthew McEvoy, MD Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee Timothy E. Miller, MB, ChB Duke University Durham, North Carolina

FOREGUT FACULTYAurora D. Pryor, MD Foregut Co-Director President Elect, SAGES Stony Brook, New YorkSteve Eubanks, MD AdventHealth Orlando, Florida Leena Khaitan, MD University Hospitals of Cleveland Chagrin Falls, OhioWilliam O. Richards, MD University of South Alabama College of Medicine Mobile, AlabamaJames Clarence Rosser, Jr., MD, FACS Jacob School of Medicine Orlando, Florida

METABOLIC/BARIATRIC FACULTYJohn B Dixon, MBBS, PhD Metabolic Bariatric Program Co-Director Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute Melbourne, AustraliaPhilip R. Schauer, MD Metabolic Bariatric Program Co-Director Professor of Metabolic Surgery Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Institute Pennington Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LouisianaCheguevara Afaneh, MD New York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, New YorkAli Aminian, MD Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OhioRobin P. Blackstone, MD Banner Health University Medical Center Phoenix, AZEric J. DeMaria, MD ASMBS President-Elect East Carolina University Greenville, North CarolinaNeil Floch, MD Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, ConnecticutMatthew M. Hutter, MD Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MassachusettsDaniel B. Jones, MD, MS, FACS Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, Massachusetts Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts Tammy Lyn Kindel, MD, PhD Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WisconsinKenneth G. MacDonald, Jr., MD Physicians East Greenville, North CarolinaCorrigan McBride, MD University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NebraskaJohn Morton, MD, MPH Stanford School of Medicine Stanford, CaliforniaNinh T. Nguyen, MD University of California, Irvine Medical Center Orange, California Steven E. Nissen MD, MACC University of California, Irvine Medical Center Orange, CaliforniaJaime Ponce, MD, FACS, FASMBS CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, TennesseeAurora D. Pryor, MD President, SAGES Stony Brook, New YorkJohn H. Rodriguez, MD Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio Scott A. Shikora, MD, FACS, FASMBS Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, Massachusetts

MISS FACULTY Subject to change. Please see Web site for complete, updated information

(Faculty and agenda subject to change. Please see web site for updated schedule.)

Hernia Session III 10:15 - 10:30 AM Robotic Inguinal Hernia: Yes or No? 10:30 - 10:45 AM Non-permanent Prosthetics in AWR: When and How? 10:45 - 11:00 AM Botulinum Toxin in AWR: Fad or Here to Stay?11:00 - 11:15AM Stump the Experts: Case Presentations 11:15 - 12:00 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 12:00 PM Hernia Program adjourns 12:00 - 12:15PM Lunch 12:15 PM - 1:15PM Lunch Symposium (Non-CME)1:00 - 1:30 PM Dessert Break/Exhibits/Posters

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program1:30 - 1:45 PM What’s New in Enhanced Recovery? Update from ASER President1:45 - 2:00 PM Perioperative Hyperglycemia: Dexamethasone, Carb Loading,

Stress, Diabetes 2:00 - 2:15 PM Perioperative Fluid and Hemodynamic Management 2:15 - 2:30 PM Regional Anesthesia for Enhanced Recovery 2:30 - 2:45 PM Enhanced Recovery for High-Risk Surgery2:45 - 3:00 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 3:00 - 3:15 PM Management of Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy 3:15 - 3:30 PM Tip for Implementation 3:30 PM Break3:45 - 4:00 PM Opioid-free Anesthesia: How, Who, and Why?4:00 - 4:15 PM Postoperative Bowel Recovery and Management of PONV4:15 - 4:30 PM Preventable Complications and Readmissions4:30 - 4:45 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 4:45 PM Enhanced Recovery Program Adjourns

Foregut ProgramForegut Session IModerators: Aurora D. Pryor, MD; James C. Rosser, MD4:45 - 5:00 PM Foregut Surgery 20 Years Ago: Then, Now and a Vision of

20 Years from Now 5:00 - 5:15 PM Endoscopic Options for GERD Management 5:15 - 5:30 PM How to Select Surgical Alternatives for Reflux 5:30 - 5:45 PM Falciform FlaP? What’s That? 5:45 - 6:005 PM The Recurrent PEH: What To Do 6:00 - 6:15 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 6:15 - 8:00 PM Chairman’s Welcome Reception/Exhibits/Posters

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 6:30 AM Breakfast/Exhibits/Posters 7:10 - 7:55 AM Breakfast Symposium

Foregut Program, ContinuedForegut Session IIModerators: Aurora D. Pryor, MD; William O. Richards, MD 8:00 - 8:30 AM Stump the Experts: Case Studies Moderator: Leena Khaitan, MD 8:30 - 8:45 AM Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: Fact or Fantasy? 8:45 - 9:00 AM Watts 3D and CLE: What Are These New Tools and

When Do I Use Them? 9:00 - 9:15 AM How to Incorporate New Tricks into Practice and Get Paid for It 9:15 - 9:30 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 9:30 - 10:00 AM Break/Exhibits/Posters 10:00 - 10:15 AM Working Up Motility Disorders 10:15 - 10:30 AM Modern Management of Achalasia 10:30 - 10:45 AM What to Do with Epiphrenic Diverticula and Other

Esophageal Oddities 10:45 - 11:00 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty 11:00 Foregut Program Adjourns

Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery ProgramSession 1: The Science 11:00 - 11:30 AM KEYNOTE: Obesity and CVD 11:30 - 11:50 AM Obesity and CVD Drivers 11:50 - 12:10 PM KEYNOTE: CVD Outcomes of New Diabetes Agents: GLP1, SGLT212:10 - 12:30PM CVD Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery12:30 - 12:50 PM How does Obesity Cause HF/Effects of BS on HF 12:50 - 1:05 PM Q&A Panel with Faculty1:05 - 1:20 PM Lunch 1:20 - 2:05 PM Lunch Symposium (Non-CME) 2:05 - 2:35 PM Dessert Break/Exhibits/Posters

Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Program, continuedMetabolic/Bariatric Session II: Hot Topics 2:35 - 2:55 PM Bariatric Surgery 20 Years Ago: Then, Now and a Vision of

20 Years from Now 2:55 - 3:10 PM SADI - Now Ready for Prime Time? 3:10 - 3:25 PM Obesity Stigma is the Root of all Barriers to Obesity Treatment 3:25 - 3:40 PM Using Social Media to Combat Obesity Stigma 3:40 - 4:00 PM DEBATE: Does Gastric Sleeve Cause Barrett’s?4:00 - 4:15 PM How to Use Weight Loss Medications in your Surgical Practice 4:15 - 4:35 PM Surgeon Burnout 4:35 - 4:45 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty

Metabolic/Bariatric Session III: Access, Quality and Optimizing Outcomes

4:45 - 5:00 PM New MBSAQIP Standards- Medical Weight Loss5:00 - 5:15 PM Standards for Patient Safety and Efficacy in Metabolic and

Bariatric Surgery 5:15 - 5:30 PM Round Table Discussion: Board Certification for Metabolic

Bariatric Surgery, Is it Coming? 5:30 - 5:45 PM Recent Changes in Insurance Coverage for Bariatric Surgery 5:45 - 6:00 PM What Happens to Patients Who are Denied for Bariatric Surgery?

12-year Follow up6:00 - 6:20 PM KEYNOTE: Surgeon Volume Does Predict Outcomes6:20 - 6:30 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 6:30 AM Breakfast /Exhibits/Posters7:10 - 7:55 AM Breakfast Symposium

Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Program, continuedMetabolic/Bariatric Surgery IV: Your Practice/ Videofest/

Complications 8:00 - 8:15 AM Laparoscopic Ligamentum Teres Fundoplication for GERD after

Sleeve or DS (video and results) 8:15 - 8:30 AM Technical Pearls for Revisional Bariatric Surgery8:30 - 8:45 AM RYGB for Failed Nissen - Tips and Tricks8:45 - 9:00 AM Sleeve Leaks - Still an Issue9:00 - 9:15 AM Bariatric Surgery in LVAD Patients - Tips and Tricks 9:15 - 9:30 AM Robotic Techniques for Bariatric Surgery9:30 - 9:50 AM Stump the Experts9:50 - 10:00 AM Q&A/Panel with Faculty10:00 - 10:30 AM Break/Exhibits/Posters

Session V: Controversies and New Frontiers10:30 - 10:45 AM Machine Learning - Our Future?10:45 - 11:05 AM Balloons without Endoscopy and the New Expanding Cellulose Pill11:05 - 11:20 AM Aspiration Therapy, Really? 11:20 - 11:35 AM New Apps to Individualize Care in Metabolic Surgery11:35 - 11:50 AM Distal Bypass after RYGB 11:50 - 12:05 PM Duodenal Switch after RYGB 12:05 - 12:20 PM Endoscopy Frontiers in Bariatric Surgery 12:20 - 12:35PM OAGB for Failed Sleeve Gastrectomy 12:35 - 12:50 PM Banding the Sleeve - Better Results? 12:50 - 1:05 PM Decision Regret after Procedure Selection:

What are Patients Telling Us?1:05 - 1:25 PM DEBATE: Robotics for Metabolic Surgery 1:25 - 1:40 PM Q&A/Panel with Faculty1:40PM MISS Adjourns

Accreditation Information This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Cincinnati and Global Academy for Medical Education, Inc. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation The University of Cincinnati Continuing designates this live activity for a maximum of 30 AMA PRA CME Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Self-Assessment CreditOptional American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Self-assessment will be offered at 2020 MISS. Optional MOC self-assessment credit will be available for delegates who complete curriculum related questions. Self-assessment is a written or electronic question-and-answer exercise that assesses your understanding of the material presented in the CME program. Diplomats must achieve a score of 75% or higher for the self-assessment to count for MOC.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

COLON PROGRAM 6 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:• Detail the different options for minimally invasive surgical

procedures for colorectal concerns.• Review the different techniques of intracorporeal anastomotic

creation and the potential ways to avoid and treat anastomotic leaks.

• Discuss the current approaches in the management of diverticulitis.

• Discuss the available strategies to improve peri- and post-operative outcomes and minimize complications.

ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:• Recognize the science and evidence supporting best practices in

Enhanced Recovery to optimize patient outcomes• Develop a functional knowledge of core ERAS elements,

understanding how several targets vary from traditional practices.

• Summarize the challenges facing the adoption of ERAS programs.

HERNIA PROGRAM 6 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:• Discuss abdominal wall anatomy with respect to reconstruction.• Compare the benefits and risks of biological and biosynthetic

mesh with synthetic mesh for hernia repair.• Identify situations when robotic approaches are appropriate for

inguinal hernia repair• Review current evidence regarding hernia repair techniques for

parastomal hernia, flank hernia, and loss of domain.

FOREGUT PROGRAM 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:• Describe medical and surgical management of GERD.• Describe preferred surgical management of Barrett’s esophagus.• Develop strategies using mesh and minimally invasive surgical

approaches to manage patients with PEH.• Apply the 2014 update of the Chicago Classification (CC) of

esophageal motility disorders to help assess motility.• Integrate the most current evidence into the diagnosis of

gastroparesis and management of EGJ outlet obstruction.

METABOLIC/BARIATRIC PROGRAM 11 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify factors that suggest safety and efficacy of weight-loss

surgery in older adults.• Identify factors that suggest safety and efficacy of weight-loss

surgery in children and adolescents.• Discuss the benefits and risks of the numerous approaches to

revisional surgery.• Discuss the role of medications and surgical interventions for the

obese patient with diabetes• Identify common causes of complications and approaches to

address these complications.• Identify both sides of common controversies in bariatric surgery.• Discuss the EndoBarrier device and laparoscopic endoluminal

surgery.

COURSE OBJECTIVESONLINE: www.MISS-CME.org

GENERAL SESSIONS REGISTRATION OPTIONS (All options include admission to the 2020 MISS Exhibit Hall 3/17-3/19) Until 1/10 Until 2/10 After 2/10• PLATINUM PASSPORT

(Includes admission to all Colon, Enhanced Recovery, Hernia, Foregut, and Bariatric General Sessions)q PHYSICIAN $895 $995 $1095q RESIDENTS/FELLOWS $295 $350 $395q ALLIED HEALTH $495 $595 $695

• COLON/HERNIA/FOREGUT/ERAS OPTION (Includes admission to all Colon, Enhanced Recovery, Hernia, and Foregut General Sessions)q PHYSICIANS $795 $895 $995q RESIDENTS/FELLOWS $245 $295 $345q ALLIED HEALTH $395 $495 $595

• BARIATRIC/HERNIA/FOREGUT OPTION (Includes admission to all Bariatric, Hernia, and Foregut General Sessions)q PHYSICIANS $795 $895 $995q RESIDENTS/FELLOWS $245 $295 $345q ALLIED HEALTH $395 $495 $595

• ENHANCED RECOVERY ONLY OPTION $175 $195 $245

HOW TO REGISTER FOR MISSQUESTIONS: [email protected]

Cancellation Policy: A refund less a $50 administrative fee as follows: You may cancel your registration using our online registration system prior to February 10, 2020. After February 10, 2020 no refunds will be granted. After the refund date, you have two options: you can transfer your registration to another party using our online registration system, or receive a credit in the amount you paid less a $50 administrative fee to be applied to your registration for next year’s conference. Refunds will not be issued to no-shows.