3rd Postgraduate Course in Endocrine Surgery
Techniques in Endocrine Surgery
Sat 19th - Sun 20th June 2010
The Langham, Melbourne, Southbank, Victoria
Organised by Australian Endocrine Surgeons in association with the Section of Endocrine Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Approved by RACS as a CME activity (max 10 pts)
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The Australian Endocrine Surgeons in conjunction with the Section of Endocrine Surgeons is once again presenting an exciting and informative 1½ day course focussing on the latest developments and techniques in endocrine surgery. An outstanding faculty of local leaders in endocrine surgery and related fields is being complemented by Professor Janice Pasieka from the University of Calgary. Professor Pasieka is the current president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and a world leader in endocrine surgery.
The Postgraduate Course in Endocrine Surgery is now a biennial event for Australian Endocrine Surgeons. The course covers a broad range of topics covering the latest developments and future directions in endocrine surgery. The course will provide an interactive format with presentation of interesting cases, ample question time and discussion in each session.
Faculty
International
Janice Pasieka MD, Professor of Surgery and Oncology, University of Calgary, Canada
National
Peter Campbell, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, NSW
Scott Coman, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD
Leigh Delbridge, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW
Stephen Farrell, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Simon Grodski, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Dean Lisewski, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA
Julie Miller, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Teresa Nano, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, QLD
Rob Parkyn, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA
Jonathan Serpell, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Stan Sidhu, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW
Peter Stanton, Hobart, TAS
Mark Sywak, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW
Duncan Topliss, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Stephen Tudge, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Alla Turkalow, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
David Wilkinson, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, QLD
Meei Yeung, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC
Organising Committee
Jonathan Serpell (President AES)
Stephen Farrell
Simon Grodski
Julie Miller
Meei Yeung
Conference Location
The Langham Hotel is located in the heart of Melbourne's renowned Southbank precinct, one of Melbourne's most popular eating and shopping districts. Accommodation is available at The Langham Hotel by contacting reception on 03 8696 8888 or online at http://melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au. Alternatively there are hotels in the vicinity of Southbank within walking distance of the conference venue.
Course Program
SATURDAY 19th June 2010
9.00 - 10.30 am
Session 1 - Interesting Endocrine Surgery Cases
Carcinoid, neuro-endocrine and adrenal cases
10.30 - 11.00 am
Morning Tea
11.00 - 12.30 pm
Session 2 - Parathyroid Disease
The Pasieka questionnaire in primary hyperparathyroidism
Normocalcaemic hyperparathyroidism
Sestamibi negative, ultrasound positive primary hyperparathyroidism
Parafibromin and PGP9.5 immunohistochemistry for diagnosis of parathyroid cancer
The relation of vitamin D to primary hyperparathyroidism
12.30 - 1.30 pm
Lunch
1.30 - 2.00 pm
Start of the Art Lecture - Professor Janice Pasieka
Neuroendocrine tumours - lessons we have learned in our multidisciplinary NET clinic
2.00 - 3.30 pm
Session 3 - Thyroid Cytology and Diagnosis
The work up of a thyroid nodule including the role of ultrasound
Synoptic cytology reporting of thyroid nodules and managing the indeterminate follicular aspirate
Role of immunohistochemistry and other markers in assisting fine needle cytology and thyroglobulin from lymph nodes in the neck
Pursuing a possible malignant cytological diagnosis and role of frozen section in thyroidectomy
3.30 - 4.00 pm
Afternoon Tea
4.00 - 5.30 pm
Session 4 - Techniques in Thyroid Surgery
Anatomy of recurrent laryngeal nerves, including extra-laryngeal bifurcation, the location of the motor branches and anatomy of the Ligament of Berry.
Role of nerve integrity monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery
Sutureless thyroidectomy
Strategies for unexpected intraoperative findings at the time of thyroid surgery
SUNDAY 20th June 2010
9.00 - 10.30 am
Session 5 - Management of Lymph Nodes in Thyroid Cancer
Debate for routine central lymph node dissection in differentiated thyroid cancer
Against routine central lymph node dissection in thyroid cancer
Extent of lateral neck dissection in differentiated thyroid cancer
Advances in the management of differentiated thyroid cancer
10.30 - 11.00 am
Morning Tea
11.00 - 12.30 pm
Session 6 - The Follow-up of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Endocrine management of thyroid cancer
Role of nuclear medicine, radioactive iodine, PET scanning in thyroid cancer
Role of ultrasound in follow-up of thyroid cancer
Unusual thyroid cancers
Registration
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