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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004

GRANTSMANSHIP - A WORKSHOP

North Bldg., Rm 206C, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Chairman:

Pedro J. del Nido, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School

12:00 - 1:00 p.m

12:00 noon

Introduction - Pedro J. del Nido

12:10 p.m.

Navigating the NIH: a primer - Gail Pearson M.D. (NHLBI)

12:35 p.m.

The Grant Review Process - Ralph Damiano, M.D.

12:55 p.m.

Announcements (TSFRE, and Clinical Research Training Program)

DEVELOPING THE ACADEMIC SURGEON - A SYMPOSIUM

North Bldg., Ste 205, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Co-Chairs:

Larry K. Kaiser

Robert C. Robbing

1:00 p.m.

Grantsmanship: Keys to a Successful Submission

Pedro J. del Nido, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School

1:30 p.m.

From Division Chief to Physician Executive: How and Why?

Victor F. Trastek, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale

2:00 p.m.

Evolving Trends in Surgical Education

Michael Cusimano, St. Michael's Hospital

2:30 p.m.

Clinical Trials (and Tribulations)

Eric A. Rose, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

3:00 p.m.

BREAK

3:20 p.m.

Academic Practice versus Private Practice: Is there a Difference?

Richard D. Prager, University of Michigan

3:50 p.m.

Keynote Address

"Managing Sleep Need, Circadian Phase, and Human Performance: Professionalism in a 24-7 Environment

David F. Dinges, Ph.D.

4:30 p.m.

The Malpractice Mess: How to Avoid Getting Sued

Plaintiff Attorney:

Mark A. Hoffman, J.D., Kline and Specter, P.C.

Defense Attorney:

James A. Young, Esq., Christie, Pabarue, Mortensen and Young, Attorneys-At-Law

5:00 p.m.

ADJOURN

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

General Thoracic Biology Club

Location: TBA

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Cardiac Surgery Biology Club

Location: North Bldg., Rm. 201E

Metro Toronto Convention Centre


SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004

AATS/STS ADULT CARDIAC SYMPOSIUM

North Bldg., Hall C, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Chairman:

Ralph J. Damiano Jr.

Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

SESSION I

Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care

8:00 a.m.

Neurocognitive Deficits After Cardiac Surgery: Fact or Fiction

David Stump, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

8:20 a.m.

New Approaches to the Treatment of Right Heart Failure in the ICU

Laureen Hill, Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

8:40 a.m.

Recent Advances in the Treatment of Postoperative Sepsis

Eric Jacobsohn, Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

9:00 a.m.

Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

Ted Warkentin, McMaster University

9:25 a.m.

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Eric Jacobsohn, Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

9:45 a.m.

BREAK

SESSION II

New Developments in the Treatment of Valvular Heart Disease

10:00 a.m.

The Three-Dimensional Geometry of the Mitral Valve: Implications for Surgical Therapy

D. Craig Miller, Stanford School of Medicine

10:20 a.m.

Complex Mitral Valve Repair: Surgical Techniques and Long-term Results in the Repair of Rheumatic Valves

Alain Carpentier, Universite de Paris Pierre et Marie Curie

10:50 a.m.

Complex Mitral Valve Repair: Surgical Techniques and Long-term Results in the Repair of Barlow's Syndrome (Bileaflet Prolapse)

Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

11:20 a.m.

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair: The Leipzig Experience

F. W. Mohr, Klinik for Herchirurgie, Universität Leipzig

11:40 a.m.

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH

SESSION III

Current Surgical Strategies for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Maintaining Surgery as a Competitive Option in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

12:45 p.m.

All-arterial Grafting: Should Saphenous Vein Grafts Ever Be Used?

Hendrick Earner, Washington University School of Medicine

1:05 p.m.

The Use of Proximal and Distal Connectors in Coronary Surgery: Clinical Results and Future Applications

Thierry Carrel, Inselspital Universitatsspital Bern

1:25 p.m.

Off-pump Coronary Bypass Grafting: Midterm Results

John D. Puskas, Emory Crawford Long Hospital

1:45 p.m.

Non-sternotomy Approaches to Coronary Bypass Grafting

Valavanur Subramanian, Lenox Hill Hospital

2:05 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., Washington University School ofMedicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

2:30 p.m.

BREAK

SESSION IV

State-of-the-Art Surgical Treatments for Congestive Heart Failure: Heart Transplantation and Its Alternatives

2:45 p.m.

Heart Transplantation: Current State-of-the-Art and Future Directions

Bruce A. Reitz, Stanford University School of Medicine

3:05 p.m.

The Role of Valve Repair in the Treatment of End Stage DilatedCardiomyopathy

Steven F. Bolling, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

3:25 p.m.

Ventricular Remodeling: What is its Role in Patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy?

Irving L. Kron, University of Virginia Health System

3:45 p.m.

Ventricular Assist Devices as Destination Therapy: Where Are We Going and Can We Afford It?

Eric A. Rose, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

4:05 p.m.

Pharmacological and Molecular Remodeling of the Failing Heart

Sir Magdi Yacoub, Harefield Research Foundation

4:45 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Eric A. Rose, Columbia University College of Pysicians &Surgeons

5:00 p.m.

ADJOURN TO WELCOME RECEPTION

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SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004

AATS/STS GENERAL THORACIC SYMPOSIUM

North Bldg., Constitution Hall - Room 105

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Chairman:

Mark J. Krasna, MD

University of Maryland Medical School

7:50 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Mark J. Krasna, University of Maryland Medical School

SESSION I

Lung Cancer

Moderator:

David J. Sugarbaker, Brigham and Women's Hospital

8:00 a.m.

Staging of Lung Cancer

Bryan F. Meyers, Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes Jewish Hospital

8:20 a.m.

How I Do It: VATS Lobectomy

Thomas A. D'Amico, Duke University Medical Center

8:35 a.m.

Trimodality for NSCLC

Benedict D.T. Daly, Boston Medical Center

8:55 a.m.

How I Do It: Sleeve Lobectomy

Erino A. Rendina, University of Rome La Sapienza

9:10 a.m.

Chemo-Radiation Therapy Followed by Surgery for Pancoast Tumors

Mark J. Krasna, University of Maryland Medical School

9:30 a.m.

How I Do It: Anterior Approach to Pancoast Tumors

Phillippe G. Dartevelle, Marie Lannelongue Hospital

9:50 a.m.

Discussion

10:10 a.m.

BREAK

SESSION II

General Thoracic Surgery Update I

Moderator:

Thomas W. Rice, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

10:30 a.m.

LVRS for Emphysema

Robert J. McKenna, Jr., Cedars Sinai Medical Center

10:50 a.m.

How I Do It: Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Mesothelioma

David J. Sugarbaker, Brigham & Women's Hospital

11:05 a.m.

Combined Modality Therapy for Thymoma

Garrett L. Walsh, Anderson Cancer Center

11:25 a.m.

How I Do It: Minimally Invasive Thymectomy

Larry R. Kaiser, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

11:40 a.m.

Molecular Biologic Staging: Where Do We Stand Today?

King F. Kwong, University of Maryland Medical School

12:00 p.m.

Discussion

12:15 p.m.

LUNCH

SESSION III

Esophageal Cancer

Moderator:

Mark Krasna, University of Maryland Medical School

1:15 p.m.

Staging in Esophageal Cancer

Bruce D. Greenwald, University of Maryland Medical School and Greensboro Cancer Center

1:35 p.m.

How I Do It: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Early StageEsophageal Cancer

Neil A. Christie, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

1:50 p.m.

Management of Barretts Esophagus

Thomas W. Rice, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2:10 p.m.

Trimodality for Esophageal Cancer

Mohan Suntharalingham, University of Maryland Medical School and Greensboro Cancer Center

2:30 p.m.

How I do It: Three Field Esophagectomy

Nasser K. Altorki, The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center

2:45 p.m.

Discussion

3:00 p.m.

BREAK

SESSION IV

General Thoracic Update II

Moderator:

Neil A. Christie

3:10 p.m.

Resection of Chest Wall Tumors

Peter C. Pairolero, Mayo Clinic

3:30 p.m.

How I Do It: Laparoscopic Myotomy with Partial Fundoplication

Claude Deschamps, Mayo Clinic

3:50 p.m.

Management of Esophageal Perforations

Kamal A. Mansour, Emory University Clinic

4:10 p.m.

Management of Postresection Pleural Empyema

Joseph I. Miller, Jr., Emory University Clinic

4:30 p.m.

Management of Postresection Pleural Empyema

Walter Weder, University Hospital

4:45 p.m.

Lung Transplantation-State of the Art

Alec Patterson, Washington University School of Medicine

5:00 p.m.

Discussion

5:15 p.m.

ADJOURN TO WELCOME RECEPTION

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SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004

AATS/STS CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE SYMPOSIUM

North Bldg., Constitution Hall - Room 107

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Chairman:

James S. Tweddell

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

8:00 a.m.

Introduction and Welcome

James S. Tweddell, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

SESSION I

Strategies to Improve Survival of Patients with HLHS After Stage 1 Palliation

Moderator.

Ross M. Ungerleider, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University

8:05 a.m.

Home Monitoring

Nancy Ghanayem, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

8:20 a.m.

Early Bidirectional Glenn Shunt

Robert D. B. Jaquiss, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

8:35 a.m.

Tricuspid Valve Repair in Patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Techniques and Results

Edward L. Bove, University of Michigan

8:50 a.m.

RV to PA Conduit: Impact on Interstage Survival

Christian Pizarro, Nemours Cardiac Center, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

9:05 a.m.

Transplant for Patients with a Failing Fontan

Max B. Mitchell, University of Colorado

9:20 a.m.

Two-Ventricle Repair for Patients Initially Palliated with a Norwood Procedure

Peter B. Manning, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

9:35 a.m.

Discussion

9:50 a.m.

BREAK

SESSION II

Decision Making for Patients with Unbalanced Ventricles and Hypoplastic Structures

Moderator.

S. Bertrand Li twin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

10:05 a.m.

Critical Aortic Stenosis -When is a Norwood Procedure Indicated and How to Manage Late Presentation of HLHS

Gary K. Lofland, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Children's Mercy Hospital

10:20 a.m.

Interrupted Aortic Arch: Indications and Techniques for Managing the Hypoplastic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract

Tom R. Karl, University of California, San Francisco

10:35 a.m.

Pulmonary Atresia Intact Septum: Selection for Single, One-and-a-Half, and Two Ventricle Pathways

Glenn S. Van Arsdell, Hospital for Sick Children

10:50 a.m.

Management of Unbalanced Atrioventricular Canal

Thomas L. Spray, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

11:05 a.m.

Management of Transposition of the Great Arteries and Unbalanced Ventricles

Francois G. Lacour-Gayet, Denver Children's Hospital

11:20 a.m.

Selection of RVOT Conduits

Joseph M. Forbess, Emory University School of Medicine

11:35 a.m.

Discussion

12:00 p.m.

LUNCH

SESSION III

Complex and Innovative Procedures

Moderator:

J William Gaynor, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1:00 p.m.

Aortic Root Autograft and Arterial Switch for Management of D-TGA with LVOTO

Pedro J. del Nido, Boston Children's Hospital

1:20 p.m.

Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot with Absent Pulmonary Valve

Viktor Hraska, Children's University Hospital

1:40 p.m.

Surgical Myectomy for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Joseph A. Dearani, Mayo Clinic

2:00 p.m.

Off-Pump Fontan Procedure

Frank L. Hanley, Stanford University

2:20 p.m.

Double Switch for Congenially Corrected Transposition of the Great Vessels

Roger B. B. Mee, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2:40 p.m.

BREAK

SESSION IV

Update on Transplantation

Moderator:

Charles B. Huddleston, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine

2:55 p.m.

Update on Pediatric Lung Transplantation

Charles B. Huddleston, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine

3:10 p.m.

ABO Incompatible Heart Transplantation in Infants

John G. Coles, The Hospital for Sick Children

3:25 p.m.

Discussion

SESSION V

Improving Outcomes

Moderator:

James S. Tweddell, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

3:35 p.m.

Learning from the Bristol Affair

James L. Monroe, Southampton General Hospital

3:50 p.m.

Application of Human Factors Analysis to Congenial Heart Surgery

1Marc R. de Leval, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust

4:05 p.m.

Practical Applications of a Global Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes Database

Jeffrey P. Jacobs, University of South Florida, All Children's Hospital

4:20 p.m.

Patient Safety Initiatives in Cardiac Surgery

James Jaggers, Duke University Medical Center

4:45 p.m.

Assessing Late Outcomes

Gil Wernovsky, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

5:00 p.m.

Discussion

5:15 p.m.

ADJOURN TO WELCOME RECEPTION

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