Endoscopic Treatment of Craniosynostosis November 15-16, 2012
Note: Workshop date has been updated! Observe actual surgical procedures and interact with the surgical team! View photos from last year's workshop. Limited to 30 attendees, ACT FAST! Plan to attend this innovative program directed by internationally recognized specialists in Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery. CME Credit The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Topics Discuss the technical aspects of endoscopic assisted Suturectomy and Craniotomies. Identify the types of craniosynostosis that can be appropriately treated using endoscopic techniques. Introduction of new instrumentation to facilitate surgical procedures. Understand the manufacturing and modification process of cranial orthosis and their post-operative use with endoscopic strip craniectomy. Outline techniques used in the reduction of complications in endoscopic surgery. Explain anesthesia related issues in the endoscopic management of craniosynostosis. Discuss pre and post operative nursing management of patients undergoing endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery. Review extensive data on long-term outcomes (14 years) of all suture types (simple and complex).
Schedule of Events Thursday, November 15, 2012 7:30-8:00 am Breakfast Reception and Registration 8:00-8:05 am Welcome and Announcements 8:05-8:30 am Nursing Management Wai Choi, RN 8:30-10:15 am Live Surgery #1 10:15-1030 am Break 10:30-12:00 pm Metopic Synostosis 12:00-1:00 pm Luncheon 1:00-2:15 pm Live Surgery #2 2:15-2:30 pm Break 2:30-3:45 pm Sagittal Synostosis 3:45-4:30 pm Coronal Synostosis Constance Barone, MD 4:30-5:00 pm Coronal Video 6:30-9:00 pm Reception and Dinner
Friday, November 16, 2012 7:30-7:45 am Breakfast Reception 7:45-8:15 am Anesthesia Issues Kimberly Milhoan, MD 8:15-8:45 am Cranial Molding Orthosis: Following Treatment of Craniosynostosis 8:45-9:15 am Cranial Remolding Orthoses Darren Poedevin, CPO, LPO 9:15-9:30 am Break 9:30-10:30 am Lambdoid Synostosis 10:30-11:00 am Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy Room Set Up Lisa Coburn, RN 11:00-11:30 am Coding and Collections Lisa Beebe, MBA 11:30-12:30 pm Luncheon 12:30-1:00 pm Effects on Treatment Costs and Outcomes 1:00-1:15 pm Patient Presentation 1:15-2:15 pm Multiple Nonsyndromic Constance Barone, MD 2:15-2:45 pm Final Questions and Answers FEES: $2600 REGISTRATION POLICY Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. All registrants will receive a letter of confirmation within 21 days of receipt of their registration. Should you fail to receive a letter of confirmation prior to departure, please contact Lisa Beebe at (210) 567-5625 or by email at beebe@uthscsa.edu. DO NOT make travel arrangements prior to receiving a letter of confirmation. A late fee of $85 will be added to registrations received less than 10 days before the scheduled course. Date of postmark DOES NOT indicate date of receipt. If paying by check or money order, please make payable to UTHSCSA Dept. of Neurosurgery and mail your registration form to:
UTHSCSA Dept. of Neurosurgery RE: ETC Program 7703 Floyd Curl Drive MC 7843 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Fax: (210) 567-6066 DISCLOSURE Before the program, all faculty members will disclose the existence of any financial interest and/or relationship they might have with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) to be discussed during their presentation. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT UTHSCSA is taking the necessary steps to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregate or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified with the American Disabilities Act in order to attend this program, please contact UTHSCSA at: (210) 567-5625. ACCOMMODATIONS Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade: 9821 Colonnade Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78230 Hotel phone: (210) 691-8888 Hotel Fax: (210) 691-1128 Reservation Phone: (800) 843-6664 Room Rate: $149.00 per night Reservation deadline: Wednesday, October 19, 2012. Registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A sufficient number of rooms have been set aside at the hotel for course registrants. Please identify that you will be attending the Neurosurgery Endoscopic Course when making your hotel reservations. Reservations made after the course registration deadline will be accepted on a space available basis and may not qualify for discounted rate.
CANCELLATION POLICY / REFUND POLICY Cancellation is allowed if written notification is received 30 days prior to the scheduled course, for a processing fee of $50. Thereafter, a $100 processing fee is withheld from your registration. Registration refunds will not be granted for cancellations within 30 days of the course, unless the vacated enrollment is resold. Send or fax written cancellation requests to: UTHSCSA Dept. of Neurosurgery RE: ETC Program 7703 Floyd Curl Drive MC 7843 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Fax: (210) 567-6066 All requests must be received in writing. No request for cancellations will be taken over the phone. UTHSCSA reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant. For more information, please call 210-567-5625.