With advances in laparoscopic surgery, the area of solid organ tumors is the last challenge to hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.  Over the last two decades we have recognized the benefits of minimally invasive surgery including decreased hospital stay, and minimized postoperative disability.

This course focuses on laparoscopic hepatic resection, radiofrequency ablation and pancreatic resection.  We have added new and evolving techniques including single access surgery and robotic HPB surgery.  Our faculty is comprised of world leaders in transplantation, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery and surgical oncology.

This conference is designed to discuss, examine and trial all modalities utilized in laparoscopic hepatic, biliary and pancreas surgery.

Course Objectives
• Understand the current indications for laparoscopic approaches to HPB surgery.
• Summarize evolving techniques in thermal ablation for normal and cirrhotic liver tumors; including RF, microwave and electroporation.
• Contrast techniques in laparoscopic hepatic resection including thermal energy and stapler utilization.
• Understand techniques in laparoscopic resection of the pancreas: whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy, and distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation.
• Review areas of caution (cirrhotic liver, impaired patient, and the obese) in laparoscopic liver resection.
• Review recent advances in the techniques for hepatic resection including robotics and pancreatic biliary single access surgery.
• Comprehend the management of complications and emergent vascular control in laparoscopic approaches to HPB surgery.

Course Fees:
Tuition for this course is $1000.00.
Fellows and Residents have a discounted rate of $500.00
The tuition includes all course materials and supplies, food, laboratory supplies, and parking.

Payment can be made by credit card or check, payable to:  Jewish Hospital Transplant Center (Tax ID – 611029768) Send the completed registration form and form of payment by fax to (502) 587-4846 – Attn: Ms. Lois Inlow.  Or by mail to Jewish Hospital Transplant Center, 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY  40202.  Phone (502) 587-4607.
Once payment is received, confirmation will be sent via email.

CANCELLATION POLICY – Due to the interest in this course and limited space, there is a 50% cancellation fee.

Course Registration Deadline 
Space is limited – Register early
University of Louisville Division of Transplantation

Please see the attached brochure for additional information