Interventional Thoracic Surgery Training Program 2017 Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - Saturday, July 15, 2017     CME Provider: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine › Continuing Professional Development 650-500 University Avenue Toronto, M5G 1V7 Canada   Phone: (416) 978-2719 Fax: (416) 971-2200   Visit the CME Provider Webpage ›   Conference Center: MaRS Auditorium › 101 College St. Toronto, Canada   Phone: (416) 978-2719   Visit the Conference Center Webpage ›   Description: This program has been designed to maximize direct hands-on time utilizing actual devices employed in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and diagnostic procedures. The program will consist of four days of hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Hands-on sessions will include minimally invasive surgery and advanced endoscopic procedures for benign esophageal diseases, endobronchial ultrasound, VATS lobectomy, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, airway and esophageal stent insertion and percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy. Learning Objectives After attending this program, participants should be able to: Differentiate the basic principles of endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for both convex and radial probe Describe the applications and limitations of EBUS-TBNA Perform a successful EBUS-TBNA Describe the advantages and technical considerations during VATS lobectomy Apply the basic technique of airway and vascular anastomosis Define the role of advanced bronchoscopy in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer Describe the physiology of central airway obstruction and how it can be modified by various endoscopic therapies Explain the indications and techniques of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy Describe the technique for anti-reflux surgery and hiatus hernia repair Describe the technique for Heller Myotomy Describe the technique for POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) Perform laparoscopic esophageal myotomy and Fundoplication Perform POEM   Visit the CME Course Webpage ›   View the Course Brochure ›     Instructors: Kazuhiro Yasufuku, MD PhD Director, Interventional Thoracic Surgery Program Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Toronto Division of Thoracic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital University Health Network Colin Schieman MD BSc FRCSC Associate Professor Residency Program Director Section of Thoracic Surgery University of Calgary Laura Donahoe MD FRCSC Thoracic Surgeon Toronto General Hospital     CME Credit: Physicians:  Credit Available Self Assessment Module (SAM):  No Specialty Audience: Surgery     RADLIST Course #16170 Map of MaRS Auditorium, 101 College St., Toronto, Canada     Show Nearby:  Make a selection ----- Restaurant Lodging Shopping Mall Spa Convenience Store Park Museum Airport ----- Amusement Park ATM Aquarium Art Gallery Bakery Bank Bar Bicycle Store Book Store Bus Station Campground Car Rental Car Repair Church Clothing Store Dentist Department Store Doctor Fire Station Food Takeout Gas Station Grocery Store Hair Care Hospital Laundry Liquor Store Movie Theater Parking Pet Store Pharmacy Police Post Office Shoe Store Subway Station Train Station Veterinary Care Zoo    Rank By:  Distance Prominence     Show More Results