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Minimally Invasive Surgical Management
of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
April 21-22, 2006
Presented by
Medical College of Georgia
School of Medicine
Department of Otolaryngology
and
Division of Continuing Education
at
Augusta Marriott Hotel, Augusta, GA
(formerly Radisson Riverfront Hotel)
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NOTE:
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PURPOSE
This course will offer the latest information on the medical and surgical
management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases, emphasizing minimally
invasive surgical techniques through a combination of didactic lectures,
panel discussions and hands-on cadaver laboratory practice.
OBJECTIVES
This course should enable participants to:
- Understand the use of ultrasound, sestamibi scans, PET and PET-CT in the workup of patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Describe a treatment algorithm for a thyroid nodule
- Review the medical management of thyroid and parathyroid dysfunction and the indications for surgical intervention
- Describe the preoperative medical preparation of hyperthyroid patients and manage postoperative complications
- Review surgical approaches to the thyroid compartment
- Learn the latest minimally invasive techniques for approaching the thyroid compartment and their indications
- Review the management of thyroid cancer, including indications for neck dissection and adjuvant therapy
TARGETED AUDIENCE
This course is designed for practicing otolaryngologists interested in
learning state-of-the-art medical and surgical management of thyroid and
parathyroid disorders.
ACCREDITATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this
educational activity for a maximum of 14.0 category 1 credits toward the
AMA Physicians’ Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only
those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Sessions will be held at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites and labs will
be held on the Medical College of Georgia campus.
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Friday, April 21, 2006 ( 8–5 p.m.) |
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| 7:30 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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Session I: Management of
Thyroid Disease |
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| 8:00 | Welcome and Introduction
to Course David J. Terris, M.D. |
| 8:05 | Management of the Thyroid
Nodule Edward Chin, M.D. |
| 8:30 | Medical Treatment of
Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroid States Mary Chen, M.D. |
| 9:00 | Conventional Approaches to
the Thyroid Compartment Ronald J. Weigel, M.D. |
| 9:30 | Discussion |
| 9:40 | Minimally Invasive
Thyroidectomy Paolo Miccoli, M.D. |
| 10:10 | Break and Visit with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 | Management of
Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Ronald J. Weigel, M.D. |
| 11:00 | Complications
of Thyroid Surgery Christine G. Gourin, M.D. |
| 11:30 | Discussion |
| 11:40 | Panel Discussion:
Management of Benign and Malignant Thyroid Disease Moderator: Christine G. Gourin, M.D. Panelists: Drs. Miccoli, Pellitteri, Weigel, Terris, Chin |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Cadaver Dissection
Laboratory Medical College of Georgia Campus (Transportation from Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites provided) |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
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Saturday, April 22, 2006 ( 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) |
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| 7:30 | Continental Breakfast |
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II: Surgical Treatment
of Parathyroid Disease |
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| 8:00 | Diagnosis and Workup of
Hyperparathyroidism Anthony L. Mulloy, D.O. |
| 8:30 | Preoperative Localization
Studies- When, Why and Which to Use Christine G. Gourin, M.D. |
| 9:00 | Conventional
Parathyroidectomy Phillip K. Pellitteri, D.O. |
| 9:30 | Discussion |
| 9:40 | Minimally Invasive
Parathyroidectomy Paolo Miccoli, M.D. |
| 10:10 | Break and Visit with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 | Surgery for Secondary
Hyperparathyroidism Phillip K. Pellitteri, D.O. |
| 11:00 | Outpatient Thyroid and
Parathyroid Surgery David J. Terris, M.D. |
| 11:30 | Discussion |
| 11:40 | Panel Discussion:
Parathyroid Disease Moderator: David J. Terris, M.D. Panelists: Drs. Pellitteri, Miccoli, Weigel, Mulloy, Chin |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Cadaver Dissection
Laboratory Medical College of Georgia Campus (Transportation from Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites provided) |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
COURSE DIRECTORS
Christine G. Gourin, M.D., F.A.C.S., Assistant Professor, Department of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,
GA
David J. Terris, M.D., F.A.C.S., Porubsky Distinguished Professor and
Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical
College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
DISTINGUISHED GUEST FACULTY
Paolo Miccoli, M.D., Professor and
Chief, Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy Pioneer of
Minimally Invasive Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Phillip K. Pellitteri, D.O., F.A.C.S.,
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center,
Danville, PA
Ronald J. Weigel, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.,
Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa
City, IA
GUEST FACULTY
Mary R. Chen, M.D., University Health Care System, Augusta, GA
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY
Edward Chin, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of
Endocrinology
Anthony L. Mulloy, D.O., Charbonnier Professor, Department of Medicine,
Division of Endocrinology, Vice Dean for Clinical Research
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration fee includes a course syllabus containing supplemental
material and abstracts of the presentations. Early registration is
encouraged as laboratory enrollment is limited. Please use the
online registration form.
Enrollment is limited and advanced registration is requested. The
registration fee is$1,295 for the lectures and cadaver dissection lab. (The
three-hour lab session is limited to 16 participants per day and a maximum
of 32 total lab participants.) Only half of the registration fee will be
refunded if cancellation is made after April 7, 2006. An administrative fee
of $100 will be retained on all refunds. No refunds will be given after the
course has begun.
The Medical College of Georgia cannot be responsible for reimbursement of
airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges,
including penalties.
| Fees | Before March 27 |
After March 27 |
On-Site |
| Registration fee with lab |
$1,295 | $1,345 | $1,395 |
| Registration fee without lab |
2 days: $695 1 day: $395 |
2 days: $745 1 day: $445 |
2 days: $795 1 day: $495 |
| Cadaver Dissection Laboratory 2–5 p.m., Friday,
April 21 and 2–5 p.m., Saturday, April 22. NOTE: Labs are filled for the April course. Call our office to be placed on a waiting list or register for the Nov. 10-11, 2006 course. Lab space is limited to 16 participants per day, 32 maximum. |
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Send Registration Form
(available online) to:
Division of Continuing Education
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
You may fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.
Register securely online.
LODGING INFORMATION
To make lodging reservations, contact the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites,
2 Tenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.
Room rates: $114 Single/Double
Arrival Date/Time (Check-in 4 p.m.)
Departure Date/Time (Check-out noon)
Reservations must be guaranteed by advance deposit for one night’s lodging
plus 13% tax ($128.82). Deposits are refundable if canceled no later than 24
hours prior to the day of arrival.
Deadline for reservations is April 1, 2006. After this date, room will be
confirmed on a space and rate availability basis only.
Phone: 706-722-8900 or 800-333-3333.
You may fax lodging reservations with payment by credit card to
706-823-6596.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia
complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special
services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to
support your participation in this continuing education activity, contact
the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.
COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the
meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring
a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.