SPECIALTY BREAK-OUT SESSIONS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 10:30am–11:30am

GYN • Hysterectomy Debate: With or Without Removing the Cervix or Ovaries
There have been controversies regarding advantages and disadvantages of Total Hysterectomy versus Subtotal or Supra-cervical Hysterectomies. Pros and cons of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy will be discussed by experienced surgeons. Pre-servation or removal of the ovaries at the time of hysterectomy has been challenged recently due to its possible advantages even after menopause. The risks and benefits of ovarian preservation will be discussed.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONS
Farr Nezhat, MD, Director
Oophrectomy at the Time of Hysterectomy: Pros & Cons

Tommaso Falcone, MD, Co-Director
Why Total Hysterectomy and Not Supracervical Hysterectomy?

Charles Miller, MD
Why Supracervical Hysterectomy and Not Total Hysterectomy?

URO • Treatment Strategies for the Small Renal Mass
Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy remains the “new” gold standard for treatment of the renal mass, yet evidence exists for good outcomes with less invasive treatment strategies with smaller renal lesions.  This session will present data for such alternative treatment strategies and will present progress on cutting-edge training strategies to help overcome the learning curve of advanced laparoscopic skills in renal surgery.

FACULTY AND PRESENTATIONS
Robert M. Sweet, MD, Director
Development of a VR Training Module for Lap Renal Skills

Kyle J. Anderson, MD, Co-Director
Radiofrequency Ablation

Arieh L. Shalhav, MD
Lap Partial Nephrectomy

Robert Uzzo, MD
Active Surveillance