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2006 MEETING

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2006 Program

MEETING AT A GLANCE

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2006
8:00–8:45 am
Presidential Address
Call to Order and Introduction of President Cornelius Olcott IV by Steven Etheredge, MD
Presidential Address: “The Pacific Coast Surgical Association in the New Millennium,” Cornelius Olcott IV 
8:45–9:00 am
Introduction of New Members
9:00–10:15 am Scientific Session I 
1. Predictors of Single Versus Multigland Parathyroid Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Simple and Accurate Scoring Model—E. Kebebew, E. Reiff, Q. Duh, O. Clark  
2. Parathyroidectomy Decreases Fractures in Primary Hyperparathyroidism—P. Haigh, L. Vanderwalde, I. Liu, T. O’Connell  
3.   Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Normal Serum Parathyroid Hormone Levels: A True Clinical Variant—K. Calhoun, N. Greep, F. Singer, N. Hansen, A. Giuliano  
10:15–10:30 am Break—Visit Exhibits
10:30 am–12:15 pm Scientific Session II
4. Reversal of the Duodenal Switch: Indications, Technique, and
Outcome
—N. Hamoui, B. Chock, G. Anthone, P. Crookes
5. Preoperative FDG-PET Scan Detects Axillary Metastases in Patients with Breast Cancer—A. Chung, M. Hagiike, S. Karlan, D. Liou, A. Waxman, E. Phillips
6. Management and Outcomes of Isolated Axillary Node Recurrence in Breast Cancer—D. Konkin, S. Tyldesley, H. Kennecke, C. Speers, N. Davis
7. Resection of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Results of 62 Cases—K. Kazanjian, H. Reber, O. Hines
12:15–1:45 pm Lunch at leisure
1:45–3:45 pm Scientific Session III
8. Long-Term Analysis of 99 Combined Liver–Kidney Transplants over 16 Years at a Single Center—R. Ruiz, H. Kunitake, A. Wilkinson, G. Danovitch, D. Farmer, R. Ghobrial, H. Yersiz, J. Hiatt, R. Busuttil
9. Methamphetamine Use in Deceased Donors Impairs Renal Function in Kidney Recipients—D. Inouye, K. Kickhertz, L. Wong
10. Where They Die, How They Die: Evolving Patterns of Urban Trauma Mortality and the Case for Violence Prevention—D. Efron, D. Chang, E. Haut, B. Brooke, E. Cornwell
11. The Use of Computed Tomography in Anterior Abdominal Stab
Wounds: Results of a Prospective Study
—A. Salim, M. Martin, A. Brown, B. Sangthong, P. Rhee, D. Demetriades
3:45–4:00 pm Break—Visit Exhibits
4:00–6:00 pm Poster Session/Wine and Cheese Reception
1P Infectious Complications Following Splenectomy for Trauma: A
Prospective Study
—J. Grumley, M. Martin, A. Salim, C. Brown,
G. Velmahos, D. Demetriades
2P Continuous Low-Flow, Cold Blood Retrograde, “Trickle” Cardioplegia: Superior, Simplified Protection for Low EF Hearts or Prolonged Cross-Clamp Times—S. Gundry, W. Ehrman
3P Six-Year Experience with Open Repair of Pectus Excavatum with Minimal Cartilage Resection—J. Mendoza, E. Fonkalsrud
4P Use of Surgery as Palliation in Patients with Pain: Results of the Decision and Outcomes in Palliative Surgery (DOPS) Trial—Y. Podnos, G. Juarez, C. Pameijer, G. Uman, B. Ferrell, L. Wagman
5P Laparoscopic Management of Benign and Malignant Gastric Pathology: Analysis of 40 Consecutive Cases—N. Nguyen
6P T1 Gallbladder Carcinoma: Is Cholecystectomy Alone Adequate?—M. Kavanagh, S. Chen, R. Scheri, A. Bilchik
7P B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels May Be Elevated in the Critically Ill Trauma Patient without Congestive Heart Failure—D. Stewart, R. Schuster, K. Waxman
8P The Role of the Surgeon in a Terrorist Mass Casualty Event: A Survey of the Israeli Experience—S. Einav, P. Reissman, W. Schecter
9P Targeted Hormone Therapy to the Androgen Receptor in ER-Negative Breast Cancer—A. Thompson, P. Muller, B. Givi, R. Pommier, S. Pommier
10P Management of Infected Abdominal Wall Prosthetic Material and Associated Enterocutaneous Fistula—R. Ruiz, K. Kunitake, A. Wilkinson, G. Danovitch, D. Farmer, R. Ghobrial, H. Yersiz, J. Hiatt, R. Busuttil
11P Diffusion of New Surgical Techniques: A Qualitative Study of Factors Affecting Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) Implementation in Breast Cancer—K. Vanderveen, D. Paterniti, R. Kravtiz, R. Bold
12P Palmar Sympathectomy in the Management of Intractable Fingertip Ischemia—J. Gottlieb, K. Johansen
13P Outcomes of Surgical Repair in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Comparison of Two Eras in a Single Institution—R. Floridia, A. Razzouk, N. Wang, A. Rasi, M. McAfee, N. Hasaniya, D. Patel, P. Dhawan, L. Bailey
14P Comparison of Clinical Assessment with Ultrasound Flow for
Hemoaccess Surveillance
—E. Schuman
15P Transfusion-Free Surgery Program: The Impact on Institutional Blood Utilization—N. Jabbour, G. Singh, H. Shah, R. Mateo, L. Sher, Y. Genyk, R. Selby
16P Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein (I-FABP) for the Detection of Strangulated Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction—D. Cronk, K. Azarow
17P Brachial Plexus Injury Rates Following Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery in California and Maryland from 1999 to 2003—D. Chang, S. Matsen, J. Freischlag
18P Periprocedure Bleeding of Patients on Clopidogrel—D. Wong, J. Watarai, L. Wong
19P Trauma Care at a Level I Trauma Center: A 9-Year Review
A. Yaghoubian, B. Putnam, R. Lewis, C. de Virgilio
20P Port-Access (Endoscopic) Valve Surgery Favorably Impacts Early Functional Status—J. Khan, R. Stanten, B. Hites, N. Silva, C. Ennix, R. Masterson, L. Iverson

PCSA gratefully acknowledges Baxter Healthcare for their support of this program.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2006
7:30–9:00 am Panel: Leadership and the Future of Surgery
Moderator: Thomas Russell, MD, FACS, Executive Director, American College of Surgeons
7:30–7:35 am Introduction—Thomas Russell, MD, FACS
7:35–7:55 am David Logan, PhD, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California—The Defining Principles of an Effective Leader
7:55–8:15 am Bruce Gewertz, MD, Chairman, Department of Surgery, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago—Emotional Intelligence: What Is It and How Does It Influence the Effective Leader?
8:15–8:35 am Doug Grey, MD, Chief, Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco—Effective Leadership in the Surgeon’s Workplace: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
8:35–9:00 am Panel Discussion

PCSA gratefully acknowledges Autosuture, a Tyco Healthcare company, for their support of this program.
9:00–9:15 am Break—Visit Exhibits
9:15–10:30 am Scientific Session IV/Resident’s Forum
12. Bronchoscopy in the Blast-Injured Patient—M. Eckert, C. Clagget, K. Azarow
13. Selective Use of Steroid Replacement After Adrenalectomy: Lessons from 331 Consecutive Cases—W. Shen, E. Kebebew, O. Clark, Q. Duh
14. Computed Tomography Scan Evaluation for Penetrating Torso Trauma: Is Triple Contrast Necessary?—R. Ramirez, G. Victorino, T. Liu, P. Twomey, K. Bullard, J. Sadjadi, A. Harken

PCSA gratefully acknowledges W. L. Gore & Associates for their support of this program.
10:30–10:50 am Historical Reflections: The Horse and Buggy Doctor—Roger Alberty, MD
10:50 am–12:00 noon Scientific Session V
15. Trends in Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Massive Splenomegaly—K. Kirkwood, S. Grahn
16. Laparoscopic-Assisted Pancreatic Necrosectomy: A New Surgical Option for Treatment of Severe Necrotizing Pancreatitis—D. Parekh
17. Simplifying Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy with the Inversion Approach: Lessons Learned from the First 20 Cases—B. Jobe, C. Kim, E. Chang, J. Hunter
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006
8:00–9:30 am Scientific Session VI
18. What Is the Rate of Bleeding Complications After Pharmacologic DVT Prophylaxis? A Systematic Review of 33 Randomized Controlled Trials—M. Leonardi, M. McGory, C. Ko
19. Factors Affecting Long-Term Mortality After Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms—C. de Virgilio, J. Tran, C. Donayre, R. Lewis, C. Dauphine, H. Bui, R. White
20. Inappropriate Antibiotic Use in Uncomplicated Soft Tissue Infections—K. Paydar, H. Harris, S. Hansen, E. Charlebois, D. Young
9:30–9:45 am Break—Visit Exhibits
9:45–11:30 am Scientific Session VII
21. The Prognostic Significance of Race in Colorectal Cancer—D. Hemmings, A. DiFronzo, J. Wong
22. Status of Lymph Node, Recurrence, and Mortality from Melanoma—A. Dosanjh, R. Kullar, N. Accortt, M. Florero, M. Kashani-Sabet, R. Allen, S. Leong
23. Surgical Management of the Groin Lymph Nodes in Melanoma in the Era of Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection—R. Essner, R. Scheri, M. Kavanagh, H. Itakura, L. Wanek, D. Morton
24. Is There a Need for Routine Fecal Diversion When Performing a Proctectomy with Coloanal Anastomosis for Low Rectal Cancer?—R. Casillas, J. Rayhanabad, H. Shabatian, A. Rao, L. DiFronzo
11:30 am–12:00 noon Membership Business Meeting
 

NOTICE ABOUT PRESENTATIONS
Because of the length of the program, authors are allowed 10 minutes for their presentation, reserving the complete paper for publication. Five minutes are allowed for the primary discussant, three minutes for each subsequent discussant, and five minutes for the final closing discussant. Authors and opening discussants are required to hand the final typed copies of their papers to the Recorder at the completion of their presentations. Follow-up discussants are required to review and correct their discussions before the end of the meeting. Published discussions are limited to 500 words for the principal discussant and 250 words for other discussants.

 

 
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