21 51 Annual Meeting American Society for Bariatric Surgery San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, USA June 12-18, 2004

Dear Colleague,

[t is my pleasure to invite you to this year's ASBS Annual Meeting in my hometown, San Diego, California, June 12- 18, 2004.

As our Society has grown over the past several years, we have become one of the most important specialties in all of medicine. Our meetings have become bigger and better, and thi s year proves to be the best ever. For the first time our meeting is large enough to be in the San Di ego Convention Center. The headquarters hotel, the San Diego Marri ott, is one of San Diego's most beautiful hotels, located ri ght on the waterfront.

We have worked hard to present a plenary session second to none while inviting stimulating thought leaders for in vited lectures. Pay close attenti on to the schedul e as the format has changed somewhat to accommodate our expanding courses and social events.

[f thi s is your first or twenty-first meeting, please jo in us for this opportunity to learn , network and sociali ze in one of the most beautiful cities in the world .

Alan C. Wittgrove, MD Presid ent GENERAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Paper presentations of the most current research and I. To prepare physicians and support staff to define, in vited lectures promote the exchange of information di scuss and solve specific problems in the treatment and ex periences between those practiced in bari atric of morbidly obese patients in order to achi eve surgery and newcomers to the field. The primary goal maximum long-term safety and effectiveness. in this ongoing learning process is continual 2. Increase the comprehension of the development and improvement in the ri sk-benefit ratio for the patients. use of new techniques to achi eve weight loss by TARGET AUDIENCE surgery in the morbidly obese. 3. Familiarize participants with a broad area of patient care services. The conference is designed for a ll clinical and 4. Provide participants with the skill s to identify and academi c surgeons and support staff, including any health professional involved in the care of the morbidly understand the specific needs of bariatric patients obese patient, who wish to increase their knowledge of and assist in targeting their care in a coordinated the surgical and peri-operative management of medical team effort. morbidly obese patients.

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San Diego Convention Center, site of the annual meeting, are over 100 restaurants from suave steakhouses and The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) is eclectic ethnic fare to dinner clubs and sultry jazz bars, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing intermingled with dance and drink. Also within walking Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing distance is world-class shopping, which is varied from medical education for physicians. The ASBS designates sprawling discount outlets to quaint upscale boutiques. the continuing medical education activity for up to 3 1.0 For the family, there are the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, credits in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Wild Animal Park, and LEG OLAND, and don't forget Award of the American Medical Association. Each Balboa Park, one of the nation's largest cultural phys ician should claim only those hours he/she spent in complexes. the educational activity. Nursin g credits (up to 21.5 contact hours) are provided by Taylor College, Los The headquarters hotel for the annual meeting is the Angeles, Cali fornia (may not be accepted for national beautiful San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, located certification.) next to the San Diego Convention Center and directly on the sparkling San Diego Bay. The conference rate li sted EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER below is available until May 7, 2004 (or the room block is full, whichever comes first), after which, the The pnmary purpose of this conference is education. conference rate wi ll no longer be in effect. Please book Information presented, as well as publications, early. For reservations you may call Marriott technologies, products, and/or services discussed, are Reservations at 800-228-9290 or contact the hotel intended to inform you about the knowledge, techniques, directly at 619-234-1500, or you may fax the reservation and experiences of bariatric surgeons who are willing to form available in this brochure. You must mention you share such information with co ll eagues. A diversity of are a bariatric surgery conference participant in order to professional opinions exists in bariatric surgery, and the receive the conference rate. views of the conference's faculty are offered solely for educational purposes. Faculty's views neither represent Conference Rate Cityview Bayview those of the ASBS nor constitute endorsement by the Single/Double Occupancy: $ 189 per night $209 per night Society. The ASBS declaims any and all li abi li ty for Additional Person(s) $ 20 per night $ 20 per night damages to any individual attending this conference and for all claims, which may result from the use of AIR TRAVEL DISCOUNTS information, publications, technologies, products, and/or services of the meeting. Faculty disclosure statements Delta Ai rlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines have been requested from the speakers and wi ll be and World Class Travel are the official carriers and presented in the conference materials. agency for the meeting. Everyone participating in the 21 51 Annual Meeting of the ASBS, including family AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES members and guests, is eligible for airfare discounts. ACT STATEMENT You will receive a 10% discount off the lowest fa re and 15 % off the full fare if you book your flight 60 days prior The ASBS wishes to take those steps to ensure no to departure. After the 60 day deadline you can still take individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, advantage of a 5% discount off the lowest fare and 10% segregated, or otherwise related differently because of off fu ll fare. Fares good June 10-21 ,2004. To book your the absence of auxiliary aids and services id entified in the fl ight contact World Class Travel at 800-771-3100, Americans with Disabilities Act. lfany such services are Monday through Friday (9:00 am - 6:00 p.m. EST). necessary in order to participate in the Conference, Please identify yourself as a bariatric surgery conference please communicate your needs in advance. participant. LOCATION AND LODGING FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ASBS OFFICE . San Diego is California 's second largest city, where the blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a Phone: 352-331-4900 gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of Fax: 352-331-4975 everything and nothing. Within walking distance of the E-mail: [email protected] www.asbs.org 3 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

7th ANNUAL ASBS FOUNDATION EVENT Monday, June 14, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday, June 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Take a Walk on the Wild Side and support your ASBS Foundation's educational efforts. (See Join us for the ASBS kick-off reception on the ASBS Foundation Insert for ticket information.) East Terrace of the Convention Center overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay. Mix, ANNUAL RECEPTION AND DINNER DANCE mingle and enjoy a view of the bay and Coronado Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 pm - 12 midnight Island that is breathtaking. Dress casual or in your The Reception and Dinner Dance will be held in favorite surf outfit. Sunshades will be provided. the Marina Ballroom of the San Diego Marriott. Please note: ticket is requiredfor entry. Enjoy an evening of dining, entertainment, Guest tickets may be purchased for $35.00 each. fantastic live music and dancing. (Plenary Session and/or Allied Health General Please note: ticket is required for entry. Session registrants are entitled to a complimentary Guest tickets may be purchased for $70.00 each. (Plenary Session registrants are entitled to a ticket to the Welcome Reception.) complimentary ticket to the Annual Reception and Dinner Dance.)

TOUR PROGRAMS

PASSPORT TO SAN DIEGO'S CENTERPIECE A LOOK INSIDE THE GREATEST SHOW Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ON EARTH: The San Diego Zoo Behind the Balboa Park is the lush centerpiece of San Diego's Scenes Tour unique collection of culture and fun. Nestled Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm OR between the city's bayside skyline and the Wednesday, June 16, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm sparkling Pacific, this captivatingly beautiful park Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the 100-acre is home to major museums, gardens, attractions, World-Famous San Diego Zoo was founded by Dr. and -the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Buildings Harry Wegeforth in in the park possess a decidedly Spanish flair, as 1916. This colorful many were constructed for the Panama-California and extremely - Exposition of 1915. Their charm and character enterprising San Diego lend a timeless feel to the park 's expansive and physician started the well-rrianicured landscape. The Park is actually a collection with a series of botanical gardens, leading up to the verdant, handful of animals left tropical oasis that contains the San Diego Zoo. over from the Panama­ (See Tour Program Insert for ticket information.) California Exposition. Today, the San Diego Zoo cares for more than 4,000 individual animals representing 800 different species. Its collection of animals, as well as its plant collection of over 6,500 species, is acknowledged as one of the finest in the entire world.

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Come to a timeless place where the surroundings also features rather fashionable restaurants, many are as exotic as the animals, and the adventure featuring spectacular views of the nearby coast. changes with every step you take. The legendary Time for shopping is included. San Diego Zoo never disappoints, with winding trails shrouded in heavy mists and rushing La Jolla is old, conservative San Diego with waterfalls ringed in tropical ferns. On this tour, bucks. It's got that Beverly Hills flair, with glitzy visitors see the San Diego Zoo th e way everyone clothing shops, Cartier Jewelers and Ralph wishes they could ... from behind the scenes. The Lauren's Polo Store. Prospect Street is restaurant "Inside Story" gives guests an exclusive two-hour row and has its share of expensive stores and you tour that's fill ed with experiences and information can make an enjoyable time of Girard Avenue as you couldn't get anywhere else. well. Start with photographer Thomas (See Tour Program Insert for ticket information.) Mangelsen's spectacular Images of Nature gallery, and then check out the exotic carpets of Aja THE BEST OF BEST: La Jolla Shopping and Antique & Art. Along this street are pricey Tour boutiques like Georgiou and Armani Exchange; Wednesday, June 16, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm but as if to flaunt the prevailing mentality, Clothes Spanish for "the jewel," La Jolla lives up to its Minded offers trendy threads for $15 or less. name in both beauty and expense with its dramatic Island Hoppers has a grand collection a Aloha beachfront, spectacular views, and beautiful shirts and travel wear. Chico's classy but designer homes. La Jolla's businesses cater to the contemporary boutique has a great stash of affluent local gentry, but the largely unspoiled scarves. Wind song Imports features Indonesian scenery of its coast, coves, and verdant hillsides is treasures, and Gallery Alexander specializes in still free. Our informative and entertaining drive­ kitschy art. The store with the greatest fun factor? by tour passes by hi storical sites, boutiques, Let's Go (with two locations on this street), which galleries and one-of-a-kind specialty stores that is bursting with young, feisty energy and features line the shady streets of this posh town. La Jolla a great selection ·of shoes.

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(times subject to change) Saturday, June 12 Allied Health Essentials of Surgical Support Course ...... 8:00 am - 4:30 pm OR Nurses & Techs Fundamentals Course ...... 8:00 am - 12 :00 pm Advanced OR Nurses & Techs Course ...... 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Advanced Suturing Course - A ...... 1:00 pm - 5 :00 pm Allied Health Committee Meetings ...... 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Allied Health Executive Committee Meeting ...... 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Industry Educational Workshops ...... 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday, June 13 Special Interest Group Meetings ...... 7:00 am - 8:30 am (Dietitians, Support Groups, Office Staff, Nurses, Psychologists, PA's) Advanced Suturing Course - B ...... 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Advanced Suturing Course - C ...... 1:00 pm - 5 :00 pm Allied Health Postgraduate Courses ...... 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - A. Behavioral Health Course: Session One - B. Case Study Presentation - C. Medical/Legal Aspects in Bat"iatric Programs for the Allied Health Professional Allied Health Postgraduate Courses ...... 1 :00 pm - 4:00 pm - D. Behavioral Health Course: Session Two - E. Dealing Effectively With the Media in Bat"iatric Surgery - F. Research in Allied Health Industry Educational Workshops ...... 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Monday, June 14 Committee Meetings ...... 7:00 am - 7:45 am Allied Health General Session ...... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Essentials in Bariatric Surgery Course ...... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Advanced Bariatric Surgery Course ...... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall/Poster Session ...... 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Masters' Postgraduate Course ...... 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Welcome Reception ...... 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ASBS Foundation Event ...... 8:00 pm - II :00 pm

Tuesday, June 15 Plenary Session ...... 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit HalllPoster Session ...... 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, June 16 Plenary Session ...... 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall/Poster Session ...... 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ASBS Business Meeting ...... 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Annual Reception and Dinner Dance ...... 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Thursday, June 17 Plenary Session ...... 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Laparoscopic Cadaver Labs ...... 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Alan C. Wittgrove, MD Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD Alvarado Center for Surgical Weight Control University of Minnesota Medical School San Diego, CA , USA Minneapolis, MN , USA

BASIC SCIENCE LECTURE Morgan Downey, Esquire Michael W. Schwartz, MD American Obesity Association Harborview Medical Center Washington, DC, USA Seattle, WA, USA Victor Garcia, MD EDWARD E. MASON FOUNDERS LECTURE Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Thomas R. Russell, MD Cincinnati, OH, USA Executive Director, American College of Surgeons Chicago, IL, USA Roger Kissin Communication Partners & Associates DAVID MILLER LECTURE New York, NY, USA George S. M. Cowan, Jr., MD University of Tennessee Carla Nassoff, JD Memphis, TN , USA Private Practice San Diego, CA, USA Andrew C. Jamieson, MD Box Hill Gardens Medical Centre Victoria, Australia COURSE DIRECTORS

PLENARY SESSION ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES GENERAL SESSION Eric J. DeMaria, MD Jill Meador, RN, BSN Medical College of Virginia Medical College of Virginia Richmond, VA , USA Richmond, VA , USA

ESSENTIALS IN BARIATRIC SURGERY ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES POST GRADUATE ADVANCED BARIATRIC SURGERY ALLIED HEALTH ESSENTIALS IN SURGICAL ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPfC SUTURING SUPPORT J. Kenneth Champion, MD Tracy Owens, RN, BSN Emory-Dunwoody Medical Center Alvarado Center for Surgical Weight Control Atlanta, GA, USA San Diego, CA, USA

MASTERS' POSTGRADUATE OR NURSES & TECHNICIANS George S.M. Cowan, Jr., MD Jennifer Gianos, RNFA, CNOR University of Tennessee Lauderdale Lakes, FL, USA Memphis, TN , USA ASBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott A. Shikora, MD Georgeann Mallory, RD New England Medical Center American Society for Bariatric Surgery Boston, MA , USA Gainesville, FL, USA

LAPAROSCOPIC CA DAVER LABS J. Stephen Scott, MD Midwest Bm'iatric Center Wentzville, MO, USA

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Fadi Abou-Nukta, MD Sean Barnett, MD Cynthia K. Buffington, PhD Hospital of Saint Raphael Department of Surgery, US Bat'iatric New Haven, CT, USA University of Minnesota Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Medical School Luigi Angrisani, MD Minneapolis, MN, USA Gerald A. Cahill, MD Ital ian Group for LapBand Midwest Bariatric Institute at Naples, Italy Andrea A. Bauchowitz, PhD Little Company of Mary Hospital University of Virginia Health Evergreen Park, IL, USA Linda Aills, RD System, Obesity Surgery Center Charlottesville, VA, USA Carlos Carrasquilla, MD Fairfax, VA, USA Florida Center for Surgical Shanna Bell, MA, LLPC Weight Control J. Wesley Alexander, MD, Michigan Medical, P.C. - Center Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA ScD for Health Excellence University of Cincinnati Grand Rapids, MI, USA Ralph Carson, PhD, RD, LD College of Medicine Private Practice Cincinnati, OH, USA Peter Benotti, MD Huntsville, AL, USA Center for the Study and Jeff W. Allen, MD Treatment of Obesity Joseph A. Caruana, MD University of Louisville Paramus, NJ, USA Sisters of Charity Hospital Louisville, KY, USA Buffalo, NY, USA Vicki Berkus, MD, PhD L.D. George Angus, MD Private Practice Carlos Casalnuovo, MD Nassau County Medical Oro Valley, AZ, USA Private Practice Center Buenos Aires, Argentina East Meadow, NY, USA Marc Bessler, MD Columbia Presbyterian Hospital J. Kenneth Champion, MD Laurent Arnalsteen, MD New York, NY, USA Emory-Dunwoody Medical University Hospital Center Lille, France Dale Bond, PhD Atlanta, GA, USA Virginia Commonwealth Eliezer Avinoach, MD University Craig G. Chang, MD Ben-GurionU niversity Richmond, VA, USA The University of Texas Beer-Sheva, Israel Southwestern Medical Center at Robert Brolin, MD Dallas Carlos A. Barba, MD Private Practice Dallas, TX, USA Saint Francis Hospital and Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA Medical Center Wai Yip Chau, MD Hartford, CT, USA Lana Boutacoff, PhD, LP Hackensack University Medical Private Practice Center Sergio Jose Bardaro, MD St. Paul, MN, USA Hackensack, NJ, USA Weill-Cornell University Hospital, Dept. of Surgery Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD Heidi Cherwony, PsyD New York, NY, USA University of Minnesota US Bariatric Minneapolis, MN, USA Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

8 www.asbs.org American Society for Bariatric Surgery Laura Choi, MD Andrea Davila-Cervantes, Victoria Drake, ANP Westchester County Medical MD St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Center, Columbia University Valhalla, NY, USA Medicas y Nutricion Salvador New York, New NY, USA Zubiran Nicolas Christou, MD, PhD Mexico City, Mexico Giovanni Dugay, NP McGill University Health Center NYU School of Medicine Montreal, Quebec, Canada Mario Del Pino, MD New York, NY, USA University of Pittsburg School Valerio Cigaina, MD of Medicine Kristoffel R. Dumon, MD Ospedale Umbelio I Pittsburgh, PA, USA University of Pennsylvania Mestre- Italy School of Medicine Mervyn Deitel, MD Philadelphia, PA, USA Ricardo Cohen, MD Obesity Surgery Journal Hospital Sao Camilo Toronto, Ontario, Canada Joseph Eichinger, MD Sao Paulo, Brazi I The Western Pennsylvania Eric J. DeMaria, MD Hospital Pittsburgh, PA, USA Esther C.J. Consten, MD Medical Coll ege of Virginia Weill-Cornell University Richmond, VA, USA David R. Engstrom, PhD Hospital The N.E.W. Program New York, NY, USA Jonas P. DeMuro, MD Newport Beach, CA, USA North Shore University Daniel R. Cottam, MD Hospital Daniel T. Farkas, MD University of Pittsburgh Syosset, NY, USA Albeli Einstein College of Pittsburgh, PA, USA Medicine Liesbeth Desender Bronx, NY, USA Kevin Cottingham, MD Ghent University Hospital Baylor University Medical Center Ghent, Belgium George A. Fielding, MD Dallas, TX, USA Wesley Hospital Patricia Dittman, MS, RN Brisbane, Australia George S.M. Cowan, Jr., MD US 8al"iatric University of Tennessee Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Mal Fobi, MD Memphis, TN, USA Center for Surgical Treatment George Dittrick, MD of Obesity Cathleen J. Crouse, RN, BSN The Nebraska Medical Center Hawaiian Gardens, CA, USA Unviersity Hospitals of Omaha, NE, USA Cleveland S. Ross Fox, MD Cleveland, OH, USA Andrew Dixon, MD Private Practice Monash University Department Tacoma, WA, USA Gregory F. Dakin, MD of Surgery Mount Sinai School of Melbourne, Australia David Fouts Medicine US Bariatric New York, NY, USA Susan E. Downey, MD Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA University of Southern Ramsey Dallal, MD California Susan Franks, PhD The N.E.W. Program Los Angeles, CA, USA US 8al"iatric Newport Beach, CA, USA Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA www.asbs.org 9 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Michel Gagner, MD Kelvin Higa, MD Kenneth B. Jones, Jr., MD New York-Presbyterian Valley Surgical Specialists CHRISTUS Schumpert Health Hospital Fresno, CA, USA System New York, NY, USA Shreveport, LA, USA Teri Kai Holtzclaw, PhD Alex Gandsas, MD US Bariatric Joseph Kamelgard, MD University of Kentucky Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA The University Hospital, Lexington, KY, USA UMDNJI NJ Medical School Valerie Ross Homan, MA, Newark, NJ, USA Jennifer Gianos, RNFA, MSW CNOR White Plains Bariatric Surgery John M. Kellum, MD Florida Center for Surgical Program Virginia Commonwealth Weight Control White Plains, NY, USA University School of Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Medicine William A. Homan, MD, Richmond, VA, USA Karen Gibbs, MD DPhii Albert Einstein College of White Plains BaI-iatric Surgery, Colleen Kennedy, MD Medicine Medical Centre Cleveland Clinic Florida Bronx, NY, USA White Plains, NY, USA Westin, FL, USA

Scott H. Glass, MS, MA, LLP Santiago Horgan, MD Mohammad Nasir Khan, MD Michigan Medical p,c.- Center University of Illinois Saint Francis Hospital and for Health Excellence Chicago, IL, USA Medical Center Grand Rapids, MI, USA Hartford, CT, USA Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD Elliot R. Goodman, MD University of Minnesota Jennefer A. Kieran, MD Albert Einstein College of Minneapolis, MN, USA Stanford University Medicine Stanford, CA, USA Bronx, NY, USA William B. Inabnet, MD New York-Presbyterian Hospital Ronette L. Kolotkin, PhD David F. Greenbaum, MD New York, NY, USA Obesity & Quality of Life Lourdes Medical Center of Consulting Burlington County Thomas Inge, MD, PhD Durham, NC, USA Willingboro, NJ, USA Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Shanu N. Kothari, MD Laura M. Greiman, MPH, Cincinnati, OH, USA Gunderson Lutheran RD LaCrosse, WI, USA Sharp Memorial Hospital Garth Jacobsen, MD San Diego, CA, USA Minimally Invasive Surgery Christopher Kowalski, MD Center at The University of Temple University Hospital Denis Halmi, MD Illinois Philadelphia, PA, USA Private Practice Chicago, IL, USA Woodbridge, VA, USA Daniel Krawczykowski, MD Daniel B. Jones, MD Centre Hospitalier de Vitry Ie Douglas S. Hess, MD Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Francois Wood County Hospital Center France Bowling Green, OH, USA Boston, MA, USA

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Deborah Lambrinos, RN, MSN James M. Lopes, BS Philippe Mognol, MD Holy Cross Hospital Albert Einstein College of Service de Chirurgie Generale Fort Lauderdale, FA, USA Medicine Paris- France Bronx, NY, USA Daniel R. Lane, MD Melodie K. Moorehead, PhD Mobile Infirmary Medical Sergey Lyass, MD Moorehead, Parish and Associates Center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Mobile, Alabama, USA Los Angeles, CA, USA George A. Mueller, MD Brian F. Lane, MD Louis F. Martin, MD Sharp Memorial Hospital Forest Health Medical Center Louisiana State University San Diego, CA, USA Ypsilanti, MI, USA New Orleans, LA, USA Sally Myers, RP, CPT Michael D. Lara, MD Edward E. Mason, MD, PhD Private Practice Gunderson Lutheran Hospital University oflowa College of San Pedro, CA, USA LaCrosse, WI, USA Medicine Iowa City, lA, USA Adam Naaman, MD Christopher J. Larson, RD, Memorial Hermann-Memorial PA-C Peter J. Mazzaglia, MD City Hospital Gunderson Lutheran Maine Medical Center Houston, TX, USA LaCrosse, WI, USA Portland, ME, USA Eric Nadreau, M Sc Crystine M. Lee, MD Corrigan McBride, MD Laval Hospital California Pacific Medical University of Nebraska Medical Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada Center Center San Francisco, CA, USA Omaha, NE, USA Bridget Nelson, MD Baylor University Medical Center Christina Li Todd McCarty, MD Dallas, TX, USA Hospital of the University of Baylor University Medical Pennsylvania Center Ninh T. Nguyen, MD Philadelphia, PA, USA Dallas, TX, USA University of California, Irvine Medical Center Walt Lindstrom, Esq. Jill Meador, RN, BSN Orange, CA, USA Obesity Law & Advocacy Medical College of Virginia Center Richmond, VA, USA Jeroen Nijhuis, MD San Diego, CA, USA Maastricht University Barbara Metcalf, RN the Netherlands Carson D. Liu, MD Pacific Laparoscopy Century City Hospital and San Francisco, CA, USA Hany Nowara, MD Greater Los Angeles Veterans Cairo University Hospital and Administration Hospital Karl A. Miller, MD, PhD Mokattam Surgery Center Los Angeles, CA, USA Krankenhaus Hallein Cairo, Egypt Hallein/Saltzburg, Austria Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD, Paul O'Brien, MD PhD James E. Mitchell, MD Monash University, Alfred Cleveland Clinic Florida Private Practice Hospital Weston, FL, USA Fargo, NO, USA Victoria, Australia www.asbs.org 11 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Jacqueline s. Odom, PhD Walter Pories, MD Christine J. Ren, MD William Beaumont Hospital East Carolina University NYU School of Medicine Royal Oak, MI , USA Greenville, NC, USA New York, NY, USA

Tracy Owens, RN, BSN Bobbie Lou Price, RN Stewart Elvis Rendon, MD Alvarado Center for Surgical East Carolina University East Carolina University Weight Control Greenville, NC, USA Greenville, NC, USA San Diego, CA, USA Bernadette C. Profeta, MD Cathy S. Reto, PhD, RN Jose Pantoja, MD Virginia Commonwealth Private Practice Center for Surgical Treatment University San Diego, CA, USA of Obesity Richmond, VA, USA Hawaiian Gardens, CA, USA Steve, Ritz, PhD Aurora D. Pryor, MD Private Practice Nicole N. Papa, MD Duke University Medical Center Decatur, G A, USA Tripier Army Medical Center Durham, NC, USA Honolulu, HI, USA Raul J. Rosenthal, MD Richard Pucci, MD Cleveland Clinic of Florida Francesco S. Papadia, MD Virginia Commonwealth Weston, FL, USA University of Genoa School of University School of Medicine Medicine Richmond, VA, USA J. Michael Rothwell, MD Genoa, Italy Mercer University School of Lyudmila Pupkova, MD Medicine Linda A. Patterson, MD SUNY at Stony Brook, Mercer, GA, USA St. Vincent Charity Hospital Stony Brook, NY, USA Cleveland, OH, USA Jose Afonso SaHet, MD Nancy Puzziferri, MD Sallet Clinic Francois Pattou, MD University of California-Davis Sao Paulo, Braz il University Hospital Medical Center Lille, France Sacramento, CA, USA Keisha R. Sandberg, MPH William Beaumont Hospital Jose S. Pinheiro, MD Robert A. Rabkin, MD Royal Oak, MI , USA Hospital Sao Camilo Pacific Laparoscopy Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil San Francisco, CA, USA Sharfi Sarker, MD Loyola University Medical Jaime Ponce, MD Eduardo JB Ramos, MD Center Dalton Surgical Group Upstate Medical University Maywood, IL, USA Dalton, GA, USA Syracuse, NY, USA Ronna Saunders, MSW, Steven C. Poplawski, MD Patricia Randolph-Clark, RN, LCSW Bm-iatric Treatment Centers MA, CS,ANP Center for Behavioral Change Ann Arbor, MI, USA Adirondack Medical Center Richmond, VA, USA Saranac Lake, NY, USA Fola Po pool a, BA, MPhii Philip Schauer, MD University of Cambridge Peter C. Rantis, Jr., MD Magee Woman's Hospital Cambridge, England Alexian Brothers Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA, USA Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

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Bruce Schirmer, MD L. Lamar Snow, MD Vincent W. Vanek, MD University of Virginia Surgical Association of Mobile St. Elizabeth Health Center Charlottesville, VA, USA Mobile, AL, USA Youngstown, OH, USA

David L. Schumacher, MD Celina Sobreiro, MD Laura M. Velcu, LD Aliquippa Community Hospital das Clinicas Nassau University Medical Hospital Sao Paulo, Brazil Center Aliquippa, PA, USA East Meadow, NY, USA Jorge L. Sosa, MD Michael Schweitzer, MD Hialeah Hospital Pratibha Vemulapalli, MD Johns Hopkins Medical Miami, FL, USA Einstein College of Medicine Institutions Bronx, NY, USA Baltimore, MD, USA Lisa Steres, PhD Private Practice Mary Lou Walen J. Stephen Scott, MD San Diego, CA, USA Private Practice Midwest Bariatric Center San Diego, CA, USA Wentzville, MO, USA Harvey Sugerman, MD Private Practice Mike Warhen, MDiv, AAPC Jeffrey L. Sebastian, MD Richmond, VA , USA US Bariatric Century City Hospital and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Greater Los Angeles Veterans Derek Talbird, ORT Administration Hospital Private Practice L. Steve Weinstein, MD Los Angeles, CA, USA Memphis, TN, USA Surgical Association of Mobile Mobile, AL, USA Sunil Sharma, MD Michael Tarnoff, MD University of Pittsburgh Tufts New England Medical Marcia Wells, MD Pittsburgh, PA, USA Center Banner Good Samaritan Boston, MA, USA Medical Center Scott A. Shikora, MD Phoenix, AZ, USA Tufts- New England Medical David W. Tascarella, MD Center Private Practice John T. Williams, IV, MD Boston, MA, USA Gainesville, GA, USA Mercer University School of Medicine Robert B. Shin, MD Darren S. Tishler, MD Macon, GA, USA LifeQuest, Charleston Area University of Alabama at Medical Center Birmingham Alan C. Wittgrove, MD Charleston, WV, USA Birmingham, AL, USA Alvarado Center for Surgical Weight Control Niccole Siegel, MS, RD Patricia L. Turner, MD San Diego, CA, USA New York University Medical New York Presbyterian Center Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medical Craig Wittgrove, CPT, BS New York, NY, USA College Alvarado Center for Surgical New York, NY, USA Weight Control Sherman Smith, MD San Diego, CA, USA Rocky Mountain Association F.M.H. van Dielen, MD Physicians University Hospital of Maastricht Salt Lake City, UT, USA The Netherlands www.asbs.org 13 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

(Theses workshops are not planned by the ASBS and therefore are not accredited by the ASBS) There is no charge for Annual Meeting Participants. Saturday, June 12, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm for Optimal Bariatric Care: It is no longer an option but a necessity in today's marketplace." WORKSHOP I: Effective and Responsible Use of the MMPI-2™ and Registration and Dinner: 7:00 - 7:30 the MBMDTM tests in the Assessment of Bariatric Discussion: 7:30 - 9:30 Surgery Candidates. Networking and Des ert: 9:30 - 10:00

This workshop is empirically-based and designed Join our program and you will specifically for surgeons and allied health professionals • Learn how to expand your current services in an effoti who have little or no experience with either instrument. to enhance your deli very of bariatric care Upon completion of this workshop, participants will have • Be able to cultivate new treatment practices to a broad understanding of: potentially reduce post surgical complications • The empirical foundation of the Minnesota • Expand your understanding of the specific needs Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPT-2) test and relating to the obese patient and lea rn how to its development. address their needs more effective ly to increase • The clinical utility of the MMPI-2 test with bariatric patient satisfaction and referral s surgery candidates. • Gain an appreciation fo r non-surgical weight • The various sets of scales that are contained in the management services and how they compliment not MMPI-2 test. contradict your current services • Interpretive guidelines appropriate to a medical setting • Lea ve with knowledge of effective alte rn ative and, specifically, to bariatric surgery candidates. weight management se rvices and strategies for • The empirical foundation of the Millon Behavioral implementation Medicine Diagnostic (MBMD)TM test and its Perfect for allied healthcare practitioners who development. • Want to better understa nd the changing needs of the Guidelines for interpreting MBMDTM scales for bariatric surgery market bariatric surgery candidates. • Want to achieve better patient results Pearson Assessments has submitted a request to the • Are looking for new services that will enh ance your Minnesota Board of Psychology for three (3) continuing practice 's profits education hours. presented by Robard Corporation Workshop will be taught by: Paul A. Arbisi, Ph.D. (Staff Clinical Psychologist at WORKSHOP 3: the Minneapolis VA. Medical Center, Associate Nutritional and Behavioral Strategies to Maximize Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, Safety and Success of the Bariatric Surgery Patient. and nationally-known MMPI-2 expert) Susan F Franks, Ph.D. (Associate Professor in the A comprehensive pre and postoperati ve we ight control Departments of Family Medicine and Psychology at the protocol is as important to a bariatric surgery program as University of North Texas Health Science Center) the surgery itself. This workshop wi ll foc us on Lana Boutaco//,' Ph.D. (private practice, St. Paul , MN preoperative we ight loss and management strategies to and Associate Member of ASBS). reduce surgical risks, improve surgery outcome, and prepare pati ents for a successful postoperati ve course. In presented by Pearson Assessments (formerly NCS addition, postoperati ve protoco ls to effectively meet Assessments). patients' nutritional needs, improve adherence to their postoperative diet, and incorporate the behavioral skills WORKSHOP 2: necessary for long term success wi ll be discussed. Robard Corporation is proud to sponsor a Free Dinner and Discussion Symposium on "The Center presented by Novartis Nutrition

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WORKSHOP 4: bariatric center of care that delivers quality clinical The Bariatric Surgery Program at the Hospital of the outcomes in today's financiall y driven healthcare system. University of Pennsylvania will present a The goal is to help provide programs of every size and multidisciplinary program on the assessment and confi guration an understanding of the processes and management of bariatric surgery patients. The guidelines needed to establish and grow successful program will begin with a discussion of preoperative centers of care. patient selection, preoperative psychological evaluation, and the preoperative nutritional education session presented by Ethicon Endo-Surgery required of our patients. We also will discuss the postoperative management of our patients, including the WORKSHOP 6: use of monthly SUppOli groups, e-mail and Internet chat The Obesity Law & Ad vocacy Center is happy to rooms, as well as psychotherapy. Finally, we will share present "Overcoming Reimbursement Challenges in with participants preliminary results from our NIH­ Bariatric Surgery". funded stud y investigating changes in psychological Topics and Speakers include: status and macronutrient intake following surgery. Case • How To Educate You r Patients About Insurance examples will be used to fac ilitate audience participation Wa lter Lindstrom, Jr. , Esquire - Founding Partner and illustrate the importance of multidisciplinary • Bariatric Coding for Dummies (aka Surgeons): management of bariatric surgery patients. Revenue Sources You May Have Missed Tina Napora, CPC - National Coding Consultant Faculty: David B. S31vver, PhD • The Role of The Obesity Law & Advocacy Center as a Asst. Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry Partner in Your Practice and Surgery, Director of Education, Weight Kelley Brown Lindstrom, Esquire - Managing Partner and Eating Disord ers Program • Clinical Considerations That Impact Insurance University of Penn sylvani a School of Medicine Approvals Leslie Jest e /~ CNP - President of Bariatric Best, Inc. Rachel Griehs, MD, RD, LON • Tactical Considerations [n Reimbursement fo r the Bariatric Clinical Speciali st Bariatric Surgeon Bariatric Surgery Program Robin Blackstone, MD - Surgeon and Director, University of Pennsylvan ia Medical Center Scottsdale Bm'iatric Center and Medical Direc to/~ Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Program Kathryn L. Burg, MSN, CRNP Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator presented by Th e Obesity Law & Advocacy Center Uni versity of Penn sylva ni a Medical Center WORKSHOP 7: presented by the Bm'iatric Surgery Program at the New Products, Tactics, and Developments to Build the Hospital of the Un iversity o/Pennsy lvania Financial Model for Your LAP-BAND Practice.

Sunday, June 13, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm This event will feature a panel of experts presenting on the fo llowing topics: WORKSHOPS: The Practice Builder Program - Methods of Success Business Modeling for a Comprehensive Bariatric Expandin g In surance Opportunities, including Center of Care. ga ining Corporate Self-I nsured Coverage and utilizing complimentary INAMED Health services Bat"iatric Surgery continues to be th e fastest growll1g New Lap-Band Product Developments - Addressing a surgical sub-specialty. Many hospitals and surgeons larger patient population have launched bariatric treatment centers and bari atric Clinical Outcomes - Positive trending fro m ongoin g surgery programs to treat the millions of people who are studies morbidly obese. There continues to be a significant interest in hospitals that would li ke to expl ore the Come and JOin us fo r a festive evelllng filled with opportunity of establishing a bariatric center of care. In mariachi bands, cocktails, authentic Mexican food, and add ition, eXlstll1 g bariatric centers are seekin g invaluable information on how to increase the financial opportunities to expand and maximize the program that benefits associated with your LAP-BAND practice. they have already developed. This workshop will focus on the key success factors involved in a comprehensive presented by lNAMED Health www.asbs.org 15 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Sunday, June 13, 7:00 am - 8:30 am Special Interest Groups are break out groups OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF designed for specific practitioners and clinicians to This group involves a variety of office personnel network about their unique needs within their including insurance billers, coders and authorizers disciplines. (No CME credits or Contact Hours as well as receptionists and patient coordinators. are available for these meetings.) Moderator: TBD

DIETITIAN NURSING This group is designed for those individuals who This group is designed for the nursing personnel council, interact and oversee the unique dietary who are clinically involved in the care of the needs of the bariatric surgical patient in the clinic bariatric surgical patient in the hospital or clinical or hospital setting. Moderator: Linda Aills, RD setting. Moderator: Jill Meador, RN , BSN

SUPPORT GROUP PSYCHOLOGICAL This group is designed for those individuals who This group is designed for psychologists or are responsible for coordinating, facilitating or psychiatrists interacting with the bariatric patient planning to begin a support group. Moderator: pre- and post-operatively. Moderator: Diane Susan Champion LeMont, PhD

ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING COURSES

Course A: Saturday, June 12, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Course B: Sunday, June 13, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Course C: Sunday, June 13, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

** * Each course offering is limi ted to 20 participants ::: * * (Up to 4.0 CME credits are avai lable.)

Director: J. Kenneth Champion, MD

OBJECTIVES PROGRAM Upon completion of this activity participants Principles of laparoscopic suturing and should be able to: instrumentation. I. List the appropriate equipment for laparoscopic • Extra-corporeal suturing. suturing. Intra-corporeal suturi ng. 2. Describe set up for laparoscopic suturing. Continuous suturing and anastomotic 3. Demonstrate extra-corporeal and intra­ techniques. corporeal suturing techniques.

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Course Director: Tracy Owens, RN, BSN (Up to 7.50 Contact Hours are provided by Taylor College.)

OBJECTlVES Upon completion of thi s activity participants should be able to: I. Describe th e disease of morbid obesity; 2. Identify appropriate bariatric surgical candidates; 3. Discuss the advantage and di sadvantages of bariatric surgical procedures; 4. Identify postoperative metabolic deficiencies and di scuss treatment; 5. Di sc uss the management of postoperative metabolic complications; 6. Di scuss th e role of support groups and exercise for bariatric surgery patients; 7. Explain the importance of a multi-disciplinary bariatric program; 8. Interpret insurance and authorization issues; 9. Describe prac tice pl anning and marketing strategies.

8:00 a.m. Introduction I :00 p.m. Role of exercise and support group. Barbara Metcalf, RN 8:05 a.m. The disease of morbid obesity. Tracy Owens, RN, BSN I :30 p.m. Patient follow-up. Bobbie Lou Price, RN

8:45 a .lll. The surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Alan I :50 p.m. Psychological support. Melodie Moorehead, PhD Wittgrove, MD 2:50 p.m. Break 9:30 a .lll. Break 3:05 p.m. Insurance and surgical access. Walt Lindstrom, 9:45 a.lll. Patient education and informed consent. Tracy Esq. Owens, RN, BSN 4:00 p.m. Faculty Panel Discussion and Questions/Answers. 10:30 a.m. Post-op care. Bobbie Lou Price, RN 4: 15 p.m. Evaluations and post-test. II :00 a.m. Nutritionlvitamin therapy. Linda Ail/s, RD 4:30 p.m. Adjourn 12:00 p.m. Lunch

OR NURSES & TECHNICIANS FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

Saturday, June 12, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Course Director: Jennifer Gianos, RNFA, CNOR

Faculty: Carlos Carrasquilla, MD ; Jennifer Gianos, RNFA, CNOR; Derek Talbird, ORT

This half-day course is designed for OR administration, OR nurses and technicians at hospitals with ex isting or developing bariatric treatment centers. The program is designed to provide the OR staff comprehensive technical sk ill s and information needed to compliment unique bariatric surgery needs. (Up to 4.0 CEU credits available.)

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of thi s course participants should be able to: I . Describe peri-operative positioning and protection for the morbidly obese patient; 2. Identify the special needs eq uipment required for bariatric surgery; 3. Identify the in strumentation needed for laparoscopi c surgery; 4. Desc ribe the disease of morbid obesity; 5. Identify appropriate bariatric surgical candidates.

8:00 a.m. The Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity 10:45 a.m. Consideration for Starting of Bariatric Program

9:00 a.m. Becoming a "Specialized Team" II :00 a.m. Break

9:20 a.m. Patient Positioning, Protection and Transportation II :45 a.m. Questions and Answers

9:45 a.m . Embolism Prevention 12:00 p.m. Adjourn

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Course Director: J ennifer G ianos, RNFA, CNOR

Facu lty: Carl os Ca rri sq uill a, MD; Jennifer Gianos, RNFA, CNOR; Derek Ta lbird, ORT

Thi s half-day course is des igned fo r the operating room staff member who des ires efficiency in ca rin g for the bariatric surgica l patient with intrao perati ve and co mpli cations. Thi s course is designed to teach anti cipation of surgica l needs by demonstrating special instruments and equipment needed in dea ling with the unexpected operati ve event and post-operati ve compli cation s. It will also prese nt case studi es by Dr. Ca rrasquilla of post-op co mplications. (U p to 4.0 CEU credits ava il ab le.)

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of thi s course participants should be ab le to : 1. List necessary equipment and spec ial needs for in trao perative co mplica ti on management; 2. List possible post-operative compli cations in bariatri c surgery; 3. Id enti fy special operative needs in dealin g with small bowel obstructions. 4. Discuss va rious surgica l tec hniques for co mplication management.

I :00 p.m. Welcome 2:45 p.m. Case Studies of Post-op Complications

I :05 p.m. Intraoperative Complications and Preparedness 3:45 p.m. Video Clips lIIustrating Intraoperative and Post Complications 2:00 p.m. Managing Complications in Bariatric Surgery in the Operation Room 4: 15 p.m. Questions and Answers Small Bowel Obstruction Leaks 5 :00 p.m . Adjourn Fistulas Stricture Marginal Ulcer

ALLIED HEALTH POST-GRADUATE COURSES

Sunday, June 13,9:00 am - 12:00 pm

I. Medical ILegal Aspects in Bariatric Programs for the Allied Health Professional

Speaker: Ca rl a Nassoff, .ID

With an increase in law suits in bariatric surgery th is three hour co urse is designed to provide know ledge on lega l li abi lity and exposure to those Allied Hea lth professionals workin g in a bariatric program. (Up to 3.0 CEU cred its avai lab le.)

OBJECTIVES Upon cO lllpl etion of thi s course participants shoul d be abl e to: I. Describe types of in fo rm ed co nse nt; 2. Recognize and di sc ll ss documentation that puts the hea lth ca re prov id er at ri sk; 3. Li st effecti ve ways of lim iting lega l ex posure in the bariat ri c practice; 4. Describe the do's and don'ts of hav ing a depositi on taken.

9:00 a. m. We lco me

9: 10 a. m. In fo rm ed Consent

9:40 a.l11. Case presentation on docum entation

10:30 a. lll . Break

10:45 a.lll. Case presentation on lega l exposure

II :30 a.lll . The do's and don 'ts of a depositi on

12:00 p.m. Adjourn

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II. Case Study Presentations

Speakers: Variety of Allied Health Profess ionals and Post-Operati ve Patients

With an in crease in Allied Hea lth 's parti cipation in pre-, peri- , and post-operative care of the bariatric patient, the demand for increased aclv anced knowledge in caring for the surgical bariatric patient is imperati ve. This three-hour case presentation will enlighten participants on potential medical, psychological and nutritional complications. (Up to 3.0 CEU credits avail abl e.)

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course participants should be able to: I. Identify signs and symptoms of post-operative complicati ons; 2. Di scuss possible psychological concerns in the bariatric surgical pati ent; 3. Di scuss interventi ons in dealing with difficult patients; 4. Discuss the psychological impact on patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

9:00 a.Ill. WelCO Ill e 10:45 a. lll. Case Presentations

9: I 0 a.Ill . Case Presentations II : 15 a.Ill. Patient Self~presented Case Presentations

10 :30 a.m. Break 12:00 p.m. Adjourn

III. Behavioral Health Course Session One: Psychology and Bariatric Pre-operative Assesslllents

(Up to 3.0 CEU credits avai lab le.)

OBJECTIVES Upon cO Illpletion of this course participants should be able to discuss: I. The psychosocial adjustIllent of patients after bari atric surgery; 2. Recent research findings of neurotransIllitter changes that Illay underli e changes in eatin g behavior and weight after bariatric surgery; 3. Important elements of the preoperati ve psychological evalu ation; 4. How patients differ based on the type of bar iatri c surgical procedure they have; 5. How to select an objective psychological test for this Ill edi cal patient population ; 6. How objective data froIll the MMPI-2 and the MBMD go beyond the info rm ation obtained from a careful, comprehensive, structurecl clini cal interview.

8:50 a. Ill. Welcome - Cathy S. Reto, PhD, RN - Moderator

9:00 a.Ill. The Interface Between Bariatric Surgery and Mental Health. James E. Mitchell, MD

9:45 a. Ill. Essentials of Bariatric Evalu ations. Steve Ritz, PhD

10:25 a.m. BREAK

10:35 a.m. Psychological and Behavioral Differences among Patients Havin g Roux-en-Y, Lap Band, and Duodenal Switch: Implications for Evaluation and TreatIllent. David Engstrom, PhD

II : 15 a. m. Psychological Testing. Lana Boulacoff, PhD, LP; Lisa Steres, PhD

12:00 p.Ill. Talk to the Ex perts: Panel Discussion, Q & A. Paneli sts: James E. Mitchell, MD; Steve Ritz, PhD; David Engstrom, PhD; Lana Boutacoff, PhD, LP; Lisa Steres, PhD

12: 15 p.Ill. Adjourn

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IV. Dealing Effectively With the Media in Bariatric Surgery

Speaker: Roger Kissin

Thi s three-hour workshop provi des an opportuni ty fo r those workin g in va ri ed as pects of ba ri atric surgery to lea rn successful communicatio n techniques when dealing with the med ia today. To pics wi ll in clude med ia's portrayal of obes ity surgery, examples of effecti ve and in effective interviews, how to co mmuni cate when medi a ca ll s, how to appropriately dea l with negati ve public relations and in teractive media train ing. (Up to 3.0 CEU credits ava il able.)

OBJ ECTrV ES Upon comp letion of thi s course participants shoul d be able to: I. Describe how obesity surgery is co mmonl y viewed in the medi a today; 2. Li st exampl es of app ro priate and effec ti ve medi a interviews; 3. Practi ce effecti ve co mmunicati on and interview techniques; 4. Li st the do's and don'ts of medi a interacti on.

I :00 p.m . Welco me 2:40 p.m. Dea lin g with negative pu bli c relat ions

I : I 0 p.m. Media 's portra ya l of obesity surge ry today 3:00 p. m. Interacti ve medi a trainin g, mock interviews

1:40 p.m. The do's and don'ts of medi a interacti on 3:50 p.m. Questions/Answers, Eva luations

2:00 p. m. Ex amples of effec ti ve and in effecti ve interviews 4:00 p.m . Adj ourn

2:25 p.m . Break

V. Research in Allied Health

Up to 3.0 CEU credits ava il ab le.

OBJ ECTIVES Upon co mpl eti on of thi s course part ic ipants should be ab le to: I. Exa mine the current statu s of research in Alli ed Hea lth and to determine what questi ons are in need of answers; 2. Lea rn how to find answers to research questions, i.e . literature search, study aims, stu dy protocol and design, pati en t consent, IR B approva l, data co ll ection and interpretation; 3. Demonstrate how to co mmunicate study res ults to peers at nati onal or internati onal meetings, i.e. how to prepare an abstract fo r submi ss ion, how to prepare an oral or poster presentati on; 4. Di sc uss th e basics of manu sc ript preparati on and how to submi t a manusc ri pt to th e journ al fo r cons iderati on of pu bli cation.

I :00 p.m. The Status of Research in Bari atric Allied Hea lth 2:35 p.m. BR EAK Heidi Cherwony, PsyD; Mike Warthen, MD iv, AAPC; Barbara Metcalf RN; SalLy Myers, RD, 2:45 p.m . Sharin g Kn ow ledge CPT; Cynthia Bt!ffington, PhD; Louis Martin, MD; Mervyn Deitel, MD 1:40 p.m. The Study Design: Finding An swers to the 4. Abstrac t Submiss ion Question 5. Presentati on of Findings (Oral, Poster) Susan Franks, PhD; Patricia Dillman, MS, RN; 6. Manusc ript Preparati on Mike Warthen, MDiv, AA PC; Cynthia 7. Submiss ion of Manuscript for Buffington, PhD Publica ti on I. Identifyin g the Questi on 2. Review of the Literature 4: I 5 p. m. Adj ourn 3. Study Design Definin g th e Popul ation Study Tools to Answer Question Out! ine of Overa ll Protocol Consent Form IRB Approval Int erpretati on of Data 20 www.asbs.org American Society for Bariatric Surgery

VI. Behavioral Health Course Session Two: Psychological Issues in Bariatric Surgery

Up to 3.0 CEU credi ts ava il able.

OBJ ECTIV ES Upon compl etion of thi s co urse parti cipants should be abl e to di sc uss: I . The bi ology of binge eating behav ior and its clinica l im plications for bari atri c surge ry pati ents; 2. How specific psychi atri c di sorders, in cluding attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder, may compli cate pati ent adjustment after surgery; 3. How genetic fac tors, famil y hi story, and oth er impul se control diso rders factor in diagnosti c and trea tm ent algo ri thm s; 4. The impact of di so rdered eating on surgica l outcome; 5. How a bari at ri c surgical procedure may affect metaboli sm and absorpti on of certain types of psychotropi c medi cations.

I: 15 p.m. Th e Neuroph ys iology of Bin ge Eatin g 2:45 p.m. Panel: Eating Di so rders and the Managemellt of Behav ior. Ralph Carson, PhD, RD, LD Bat-iatric Surgery Pati ents. Paneli sts: Patricia Randolph-Clark, RN, MA , I :55 p.m. ADHD and Psychi atric Co-Morbidities: CS, ANP; Ronna Saunders, LCSW Eti ology, Di agnoses, Treatm ent, and Their Relati onship to Morbid Obes ity. David W 3:20 p.m. Psychotropic Medi ca ti on Management of Tas carella, MD Bal-iatric Surgery Patients. Vicki Berkus, MD, PhD

2:30 p.m. BREA K 4:00 p.m. Adj ourn

ASBS has submitted a request to the Minnesota Board 0/ P~ych o logv.lo r 5.75 cOl1linuing education hours/or combined Sessions One and TII 'O o/, /h e Behavioral Health Course.

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES GENERAL SESSION

Monday, June 14, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Course Director: Tracy Owens, RN, BS N

Thi s co urse is des igned to prov ide to pi cs related to the pre, intra and post-op ca re of the bari atric surg ical patient. The targeted audience is all Alli ed Hea lth professionals and physicians interested in the multi disciplinary ca re of the bari at ri c patient. (U p to 7.5 CEU credits ava ilabl e.)

OBJECTIVES Upon co mpletion of thi s one-day course parti cipants should be ab le to: I . Recogni ze th e importance of support group fo r long-term success; 2. Di sc uss the ro le of the RN in lap band adjustments; 3. Describe di etary special needs and eatin g behav iors; 4. Analyze the importance of we ight loss with lea n body mass retention; 5. Di sc uss surgical access by state; 6. Discuss the importance or relevance of age in th e surg ica l patient.

SESSION ONE Giovanni Duga)" NP; Gaspar Rosari o, RN; Moderator: La ura Boyer, RN Chri stin e J. Ren, MD

8:00 a.m . Welcome (Jill Meadol; RN, Program Chair) 8:55 a. m. 4. An effective algorithm for identification of gastric prolapse after laparoscopic adjustable 8: 10 a.m . 1. Suggested model: a multi-phasic bariatric gastric banding (LAG B). Claudia Muell er, SUIJport group program. Valerie Ross Homan, M D ; Giovanni Duga)" NP; Gaspar Rosa ri o, RN; MA , MSW; Lori Sperling Nevins, MSW; Chri stine Re n, MD Jenni fe r Ort, BSN, RN -C; William P. Homan, MD, DPhii 9: I 0 a. m. 5. An analys is of bariatric surgery patients who experience post-operative res piratory 8:25 a. m. 2. Post-surgery group therapy for gastric insufficiency and recommendations for pre­ bypass patients. Ronna Saunders, MSW. LCSW and post-op management. Deborah Lambrinos, MSN, RN; Lorrain e Fueyo, MSN , 8:40 a. m. 3. An effective algorithm for post-operative LAP­ RN; Patri cia Di ttman, MSN , RN BAN D adjustment performed in the office. www.asbs.org 21 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Panel Discussion, Questions and Answers 2:30 p.m. 14. Laparoscopic bastric bypass beyond t he sixth decade. Jorge L. Sosa. MD 9:40 a. m. ASBS DI STINGUISH E D GUEST S PEAKE R In troduction: Alan C. Wittgrove, MD 2:45 p.m. Panel Di scussion, Questions and A nswel'S Adolescent Obesity Victor Garcia, MD 3 :00 p.m. BREAK

10:10 a.m. BREAK SESSION FOUR Moderator: Diane LeMont, PhD SESSION TWO Moderator: Kelley Brown-Lindstrom, Esquire 3: 15p.m. Chair Address and incoming C hair introduction Tracy O'vvens, RN, BSN; Deborah Cox, RN 10:25 a.m. 6. Nutrition practices and protocols for bariatric surgery patients: a survey of 3:30 p.m. IS. Patients we did not operate on; others we registered dietitians. Laura M Greiman, wish we hadn' t. Scoll Class, MS, MA, LLP; MPH, RD; Linda Ai ll s, RD Shanna Bell, MA, LLPC; Randal Baker, MD; James Foote, MD; Paul Kemmeter, MD; Dawn 10:40 a.m. 7. A guided specific exercise program will White, MD; Ri chard VanDyken, MD; Theresa increase patients %EWL and lean muscle Osborne, MD mass. Craig Wittgrove, CPT, BsED; Kevin Wil son, C PT 3:45 p.m. 16. Mandatory nicotine screen effective in eliminating smoking in bariatric surger y 10:55 a.m. 8. Reported incidence of various post operative patients. Shanna Bell, MA, LLPC; Scott Glass, experiences associated with the LRVG B, MS , MA, LLP; Randal Baker, MD; James LAGB and LBPD/DS. Nicco/e Siegel, MS, RD; Foote, MD; Paul Kemmeter, MD; Dawn White, Barri e Wolfe, MS, RD ; Giovanni Dugay, NP; MD; Richard VanDyken, MD; Theresa Osborne, Chri stine J. Ren, MD MD

11 : 10 a. m. 9. Aberrant eating behavior and morbid 4:00 p.m. 17. Why use the MMPI-2 in the health a nd obesity: effects of weight loss surgery. behavior assessm ent of bariatric surgery Cynthia K. Buffington, PhD; Nadege B. candidates? Lana I. Boutaco.!f; PhD; Pau l Francois, BS; Teri Kai Holtzclaw, PhD; Robert T Arbi si , PhD; Joyce Thompson, RN; Peter Ke ll y, Marema, MD MD; William Rupp, MD

II :25 a.m. 10. Status of state mandated insura nce coverage 4: 15 p.m. 18. Psychosocial evaluation criteria for bariatric for ba riatric surgery. Vin cent W Van ek, MD surgery condidates: a survey of present practices. Andrea Bauchowitz, PhD; Linda 11 :40 a.m. ASBS DISTINGUISHED GUEST SP EAKER Gonder- Frederick, PhD; Mary-Ell en O lbrisch, Introd uction: Wa lter Lin dstrom, Esquire PhD; Le il a Azarbad, M.Ed; Mi-Young Ryee, Politics and Obesity M.Ed; Moni que Woodson, Anna Miller, RN ; Morgan Downey, Esquire Bruce Schirmer, MD

12: 10 p.m. LUNCH 4:30 p.m. Pa nel Discussion, Questions and Answers

SESSION THREE 4:45 p.m. C losing Remarks Moderator: Wendy Leonard, MS, RD Jill MeadOl ~ RN, Program Chair

I :30 p.m. Allied Health Update, C hair Reports, Allied 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN Health C hair-elect Nominee

1:45 p.m. 11. The need for instruction in food preparation. Chel David Fouts; Abbe Breiter, MS , RD; Debbie Daley, RD ; Robert T. Marema, MD

2:00 p.m. 12. Psychological distress and need for carbohydrates. Teri Kai Holtzclaw, PhD; Cynthia K. Buffington, PhD; Nadege B. Francois, BS; Robert T. Marema, MD

2: 15 p.m. 13. The "hope" factor: effect on depression. Me/odie K. Moorehead, PhD; Robert T. Marema, MD; Cynthia K. Buffi ngton, PhD

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Monday, June 14,8:00 am - 5:00 pm Course Director: J . Kenneth Champion, MD

This program prov ides an introduction and bas ic overview of the surgical management of morbid obesity for the surgeon who is new to the fie ld or who is returning to bariatric surgery after a long absence. (Up to 7.75 CME cred its are ava il ab le.)

OBJECTIVES Upon co mpl etion of this course parti cipants should be able to: I . Describe th e disease of morbid obesity and th e phys iological basis of surge ry in its treatment; 2. Identi fy approp ri ate bari atric surgical candi dates ; 3. Di sc uss the advantages and di sadvantages of bariatri c surgica l procedures; 4. Recognize and describe the man agement of common compli cati ons; 5. Ex pl ain the importan ce of a multi-disciplinary bari atri c program; 6. Identi fy areas of malpractice li abi lity exposure.

SESSION O NE: Understanding the Commitment to Surgical SESSION THREE: Overview of Present Operations: Management of Morbid Obesity Advantages, Disadvantages, And Outcomes (Techniques are not presented) 8:00 a.m. The Disease of Morbid Obes ity: Epidemiology and Co-morbidities. I :30 p.m. Gastric Restrictive Procedures: VBG and George Cowan, MD Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding. Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD 8:30 a.m . Evolution of the Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity: Lessons Learned. 2:00 p.m. Combined Gastric Restriction and Hel1l)l Buchwald, MD Malabsorption: The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Eric DeMaria, MD 9:00 a. l11 . Requirements of ·a Comprehensive Bariatric Program: Phys ician and Institutional Issues. 2:30 p.m . Pure Malabsorptive Procedures; BPD and Tracy Owens, RN, BSN Duodenal Switch. Robert Rabkin, MD 9:30 a. m. ASBS Centers of Excellenc e and Program Accreditation. 2:45 p.m. Break 1. Kenneth Champion, MD SESSION FOUR: Post-op Care and Initiating a Program 9:50 a.m. Break 3:00 p.l11. Common Peri-operative Complications. SESSION TWO: Laying the Groundwork for Surgery Harvey Sugerman, MD

10: I 5 a. l11 . The Role of a Psychologist in a Bariatric Program: 3:45 p.m. Post-operative Follow-up and Nutrient Pre-op Screening and Consultation. Management. Melodie K. Moorehead, PhD Robert Brolin, MD

10:45 a.m. Surgical Access Issues: Obtaining Insurance 4 :1 5 p.m . Laparoscopic versus Open Approaches to Approvals. Bariatric Surgery. Mmy Lou Walen Ninh Nguyen, MD

II : 15 a. m. Pre-op Screening, Evaluation and Management of 4:30 p.m. Credentialing Issues and Advice for Getting Co-Morbidities to Reduce Operative Risk. Started in the Field. Peter Benol/i, MD Philip Schauel; MD

12:00 p.m. Peri-operative Issues (DVT prophylaxis, 4:45 p.m. Question and Answer Session Antibiotics, Gallbladder, Sleep Apnea) Scali Shikora, MD 5: 15 p.m. Adjourn

12:30 p.m. Lunch

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Monday, June 14,8:00 am - 5:00 pm Course Director: J, Kenneth C hampion, MD

This course is designed for th e acti ve and experi enced bariatri c surgeon who has experi ence with at least 100 cases. This course wi ll focus on gastric banding and gastric bypass procedures, with an intense concentrati on on complicati on management and practical techni cal issues to improve outcomes. (U p to 7.75 CME credits are ava il abl e.)

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of thi s course participants should be abl e to: I. Describe techn ica l aspects of the surgical techniques which may illlprove your outcolll es; 2. Li st th e common compl icati ons of gastri c bypass and gastri c banding; 3. Describe th e l11 anagement o f comlllon cOl11pli cati ons of gastri c bypass and gastric ba nding; 4. Recogni ze areas o f controversy in gastric banding and gastric bypass surgery; 5. Di scuss the ad va ntages and di sadva ntages of open versus laparoscopic approaches to gastric banding and gastric bypass.

Surgical Techniques: Technical Pearls and Improving Controversies in Bariatric Surgerv Outcomes I: 15 p.l11 . Management of Ventral Hernias During Bm'iatric 8: 00 a. l11 . Adjustable Gastric Banding and VBG - open vs Surgery laparoscopic Philip R. Schauel; MD Sayeed Ikrali1l1ddin, MD I :30 p.m. Technical Issues effecting Weight Loss: pouch size, 8:45 a.m. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass - open vs laparoscopic stoma size, roux limb length, pouch ba nding Sherman Smith, MD J. Stephen SCali, MD

9:30 a.lll. Revisions and Weight Loss Failures after VBe, 2 :00 p. l11. Age Limits and Contraindications for Bm'iatric LAGB, RNY Surgery Michael Tarnoif MD Alan C. Willgrove, MD

10: 15 a. l11 . Break 2 :30 p. l11 . Fibrin Glue and Buttress Materials - What works and what doesn' t Complications: Evaluation, Management and Prevention with Daniel B. Jones, MD Clinical Pathwavs 2:45 p.m. Break ROl/x-en- Y G({stric Byp({ss: Facility Issues: 10 :3 0 a.m. Leaks S. Ross Fox, MD 3:00 p.m. Centers of Excellence Program and Program Accreditation 10: 50 a.m. Small bowel obstruction I Internal hernias J. Kennelh Champion. MD Kelvin Higa, lvlD 3: 15 p.m. Reporting C linical Outcomes in Peer Review II: 10 a.l11. Bleeding Journals Ninh Nguyen, MD Mervyn Deilel, MD

II :3 0 a. l11. Stenosis of gastro-jejunostomy Challenging Problems: I nteractive with Audience Participation Bruce Schirme/: MD 3: 15 p.m. Case Studies L({p-Band: 4 :45 p.l11. Question and Answer with Faculty Panel 11 :45 a. l11 . Slippage, erosion, reflux, esophageal dysfunction, infections, portl tubing issues 5:00 p.l11 . Adjourn Christine Ren, MD

12: 15 p.m. Lunch

1: 00 p.lll. DVTProphylaxis: What We Know and Don' t Know Louis F Martin, MD

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Course Directors: George S.M. Cowan, Jr., MD Scott A. Shikora, MD Up to 3.75 CEU credits avail abl e.

OBJE CTIVES Upon completion of thi s course part icipants should be able to: I . Describe how to coll ect, prepare and report surgery data for pati ents, in surers, peer review and publicati ons; 2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of perfo rming pedi atri c bariatric surgery; 3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of performing two stage procedures fo r hi gh ri sk bariatric surgery pati ents.

I :00 p.m. C ourse Directors' C ourse Introduction, brief Miller Lecture history and Miller Lecturer introduction. Scott Shikora, MD

I :05 p.m. Collecting, Preparing & Reporting Your Bariatric Surgery Data For Patients, Insurers, Peer Review and Publication. The ASBS Miller Lecturers George Cowan, J,:, MD and Andrew Jamieson, MD

2:30 p.m. Panel A nswers Questions from Course Attendees. Panel: Th e ASBS Miller Lecturers, Walter Paries, MD, Robert Brolin, MD, Philip SchaueI; MD

3 :00 p.m. Break

3 :20 p.m. I Agree/] Disagree - Point/Counterpoint Argument 1 - " Pediatric bariatric surgery should not be performed at this time." Point - " [ Agree" - George Cowan, J,: , MD Coun terpoint - " ) Di sagree" - Victor Garcia, MD Audi ence Comments (3 minutes per Comment) Summati on - "1 Di sagree" - Victor Garcia, MD Summati on - " \ Agree" - George Cowan, J'e, MD

4:00 p.m. I Agree/l Disagree - Point/Counterpoint A rgument 11 - " Bariatric surgeons should not perform 2-stage procedures for high risk bariatric surgery patients." Po in t - " ) Agree" - SCali Shikora, MD Coun terpoint - " ) Di sagree" - Michel Gagnel; fvtD Point - "[ Agree" - Ma/ Fobi, MD Counterpoint -" \ Di sagree" - Philip SchclUel; lvtD Audi ence Comments (3 minutes per Comment) Summati on - " I Di sagree" - Michel Gagnel; MD Summation - " I Agree" - Scott Sh ikora, MD

4: 55 p.m. C ourse Directors' Summation, including discussion (with group vote and other interaction which may arise) of possible future M asters' Postgr aduate Course subjects. George Cowan, J,:, MD and Scali Shikora, MD

5 :00 p.m. Adjourn

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Tuesday-Thursday, June 15-17, 2004 Program Chair: Eric J. DeMaria, MD (Up to 15 .25 CME credits are available.)

OBJECTIVES I. To prepare physicians and support staff to define, discuss and solve specific problems in the treatment of morbidly obese patients in order to achieve maximum long-term safety and effectiveness; 2. Increase the comprehension of the development and use of new techniques to achieve weight loss by surgery in the morbidly obese; 3. Familiarize participants with a broad area of patient care services; 4. Provide participants with the skills to identity and understand th e specific needs of bariatric patients and assist in targeting their care in a coordinated medical team effort. 5. Explain how obesity surgery differs worldwide; 6. Discuss what impact the future of bariatric surgery may have on the bariatric surgeon; 7. Describe which neuropeptides control appetite regulation.

TUESDAY, JUNE 15 a tive year analysis.'" L.D. George Angus, MD ; Laura Vel cu, MD; Roline Adolphine, SESSION ONE MD; Ramon Mourello, MD Moderator: TBD 9: 15 a.m. 6. Utilization of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y 8:00 a.m. 1. Prospective randomized double blinded gastric bypass for treatment of morbid trial of banded versus standard gastric obesity. Ninh T Nguy en, MD ; Jeffrey Root, bypass for weight loss in patients with BS ; C. Melinda Stevens, BS ; Mahbod Pa ya, malignant obesity - preliminary results. MD Marc Bessle /~ MD; Amna Daud, MPH , Lorraine Olivero-Rivera FNPCS; Mary 9:30 a.m. BREAK DiGiorgi, MPH SESSION TWO 8: 15 a.l11. 2. Three-year outcomes: laparoscopic Moderator: TBD versus open gastric bypass. Nancy Puzzif erri, MD ; Ninh T. Nguyen, MD; 10:00 a.m. ASBS DISTINGUISHED GUEST Iselin T. Austrheim-Smith, MD; Mohamed SPEAKER R. Ali, MD; Bruce M. Wolfe, MD Introduction: Eric DeMaria, MD Obesity Surgery Worldwide 8:30 a.m. 3. The management of obesity: a prospective Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD randomised controlled trial (RCT) of medical versus surgical therapy. Paul 10: 15 a.m. EDWARD E. MASON LECTURE O 'Brien, MD ; John Dixon, MD, Cheryl Introduction: Henry Buchwald , MD, PhD Laurie, StewaIi Skinner; Joe Proietto, John Surgery in the Future - What Will Be McNeil; Boyd Strauss; Sharon Marks; Linda Expected of All of Us Schachter; Leon Chapl11an; Margaret Thomas R. Russell, MD Anderson II :00 a.m. 7. Comparison of BMI-matched patients 8:45 a.m. 4. Impact of surgically induced weight loss undergoing laparoscopic isolated vertical on cardiovascular function. A sleeve gastrectomy versus the prospective analysis. * Andrea D6vila­ laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. * Cervantes, MD ; Pablo Hernandez, MD; Crystine M Lee, MD ; Paul T. Cirangle, MD; Florencia Vargas-Vorackova, MD; Rosa John 1. Feng, MD; Gregg H. Jossart, MD Gamino, SW; Juan Pablo Pantoja, MD; Miguel F. HelTera, MD, PhD 11: 15 a.m. 8. Length of the roux limb in superobese patients. Does it matter? Carlos A. 9:00 a.m. 5. Weight loss, quality of Life and employment Schiavon, MD; Jose S. Pinheiro, MD; Jose status following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: L. Correa, MD; Ri cardo Y. Cohen, MD 26 www.asbs.org American Society for Bariatric Surgery

11 :30 a.m. 9. Small bowel absorptive common channel 2:45 p.m. 16. Adjustable gastric banding as a length is not associated with increased revionsional bariatric procedure after weight loss or decreased serum albumin failed gastric bypass. Marc Besslel; MD; in RNYGB. Brian Lane, MD; Amy Amna Daud, MD, MPH; Lorraine 0livero­ Biedenbach, PA-C; Rachel Barancin, RD Rivera, FNPCS; Daniel Davis, DO

11:45 a.m. 10. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 3 :00 p.m. BREAK in patients with BMI<50: a prospective randomized trial comparing short and SESSION FOUR (Concurrent with Video Session) long limb lengths. William B. Inabnet, 1 :30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MD ; Theresa Quinn, MD; Michel Gagner, Moderator: TBD MD; Alfons Pomp, MD 3:30 p.m. 17. Resolution of or improvement in diabetes 12:00 p.m. LUNCH and hypertension after weight loss with the LAP-BAND® system. Jaime Ponce, SESSION THREE (Concurrent with Video Session) MD; Beverly Haynes, RN; Steven Paynter, 1 :30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MD; Richard Fromm, MD; Eric Manahan, Moderator: TBD MD; Christopher Sutterfield, MD; Brooke Li ndsey, RN 1:30 p.m. 11. Clinical and radiological 5 year follow up of laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands 3:45 p.m. 18. Histological findings in the (LAGB) placed by the perigastric periprosthetic capsule at the site of technique in 1998. George A. Fielding, gastric banding in humans and in a rat MD; Jennifer Duncombe model. * Liesbeth Desender; Demetter Pieter; Cuvelier Claude, Pattyn Piet 1:45 p.m. 12. Initial experience with adjustable gastric banding at the Cleveland Clinic Florida: 4:00 p.m. 19. Nutritional deficiency in laparoscopic Criteria for placement and reasons for gastric banding. * Pratibha Vemulapaffi, failure after 100 consecutive patients. * MD; Aisling McGinty, RD; James Lopes, Co lleen Kennedy, MD ; Samuel Szomstein, MD; Aimee Goodwin, PA-C; Julio Teixeira, MD; Nathan Zundel, MD; Flavia Soto, MD M D; Emmanuele Lo Menzo, MD; David Podkameni, MD; Alexander Vi llares, MD; 4: 15 p.m. 20. Laparoscopic management of band Gui ll ermo Higa, MD; Raul J. Rosenthal, erosions: is it a simple procedure? Hany MD Aly Nowara, MD

2:00 p.m. 13. Patient characteristics impacting % 4:30 p.m. 21. LAP-BAND Revision: 233 / 3813 excess weight loss (%EWL) following primary procedures by the Italian Group laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for LAP-BAND (GILB). Luigi Angrisani, (LAGB).* Wai Yip Chau, MD ; Garth H. MD; F. Favretti; F. Furbetta; A. Iuppa; S.B. Ba ll antyne, MD; Annette Wasielewski, RN; Doldi; M. Paganelli; N . Basso; M. Dan Davis, DO; Hans J. Schmidt, MD Lucchese; M. Zappa; G. Lesti ; N. Di Lorenzo; F.D. Capizzi; C. Giardiell o; A. 2: 15 p.m. 14. Adj ustable gastric banding as an Paganini; L. Di Cosmo; A. Veneziani; S. outpatient procedure; a multi­ Lacitignola; G. Silecchia; M . Alkilani; P. institutional experience of 700 successful Forestieri ; F. Puglisi; A. Gardinazzi ; M. patients. * Santiago Horgan, MD; Garth Toppino; F. Campanile; B. Marzano; P. Jacobsen, MD; Fernando Elli , MD; Jason Bemante; V. Borrelli; M. Lorenzo Harris, MD; Adam Goldstein, MD; Federi co Moser, MD; Robert Berger, MD; 4:45 p.m. 22. Routine preoperative esophageal Jaime Ponce, MD manometry does not predict outcome of laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric 2:30 p.m. IS. Is the LAGB effective in patients with binding. Marc Besslel; MD ; Amna Daud, BMI > 60? Carlos Casalnuovo, MD; Refi MD, MPH; Mary DiGiorgi, MPH; Daniel Claudia; Ochoa de Equileor Ezequiel; Rozas Davis, DO Horacio; Panzitta Maria; More Marco 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN www.asbs.org 27 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

VIDEO SESSJON (Concurrent with Sessions Three and surgery for failed weight loss.'" Gregory Four) I :30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. F Dakin, MD; Joseph P. Regan, MD; Moderator: TBD William B. Inabnet, MD

I :30 p.m. VI. Totally hlparoscopic duodenal switch 5: 00 p.m. ADJOURN with a hand-sewn, retrocolic duodenoenterostomy: experience with 58 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 patients.;' Crystine M. Lee, MD; Paul T. Cirangle, MD; John 1. Feng, MD; Gregg H. SESSION FIVE (C oncurrent with Session Seven) Jossart, MD 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Moderator: TBD I :50 p.m. V2. Linear staple technique for laparoscopic gastric bypass: an evolution in improved 8:00 a. m. 23. Outpatient laparoscopic gastric bypass: outcomes/ ' Bernadelle C. Profeta, !\lID; analysis of 1,000 consecutive cases. Todd Eri c 1. DeMari a, M 0 ; Ri chard A. Pu cci, McCarty, MD; David Arn old ; Willi am MD; Luke G. Wolfe, MS Nicholson; Ta mmy Fi sher; Joseph Kuhn

2: 10 p.m. V3. Gastrojejunostomy stenosis: lessons 8: 15 a.m. 24. Is routine cholecystectomy during lea rned following surgical revision.'" biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal Ale.;>;; Gandsas, MD; G in a Adrales, MD; switch really necessary?'" Sergio Jose Tonya Carter, RN ; Rod McKinley, MD; Bardaro, MD ; Michel Gagner, MD; Esther Katherine Mcintire, MD Consten, MD; William Barry Inabnet, MD; Alfons Pomp, M 0 2:30 p.m. V4. Laparoscopic assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 8:30 a.m. 25. Liver damage in severely obese patients: after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for a c1inical-biochemical-morphologic morbid obesity. Darren S. Tishlel; MD; study on 1000 liver biopsies.;' Francesco David B. Renton, MD; Steven P. Goldberg, S. Papadia, MD ; G iuseppe M. Marin ari , MD; Charl es M. Wilcox, MD; Ronald H. MD; G iovanni Camerini, MD; Nicola Clements, M 0 Scopinaro, MD

2: 50 p.m. V5. Surgical complications of laparoscopic 8:45 a. m. 26. Gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass obesity.;' Sergey Lyass,MD; Kelvi n D. (LRYGBP).'" Emmanuele Lo Menzo, MD, Higa, MD; Brian Lahman, MD; Matthew PhD; David Podka meni , MD ; Coll een Lublin, MD; Scott A. Cunneen, MD; Ted Kenn edy, MD; Alexander Vill ares, MD; Khalili, MD; Edward H. Phil lips, MD Elias C housleb; Flavia Soto, M 0 ; Guil lermo Hi ga, MD; Samuel Szomestein , 3: 10 p.m. BREAK MD; ROll I J. Rosenthal, MD

3:40 p.m. V6. Causes of failure in laparoscopic gastric 9:00 a.m. 27. E ndoscopic injection of fibrin sealant in banding. '" Emanuele Lo Menzo; David the repair of gastrojejunostomy leak Podkameni ; Coll een Kennedy; A lex following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric Villares; Fl avia Soto; Guillermo Hi ga; Eli as bypass. Christopher Kowalski, MD ; James Chousleb; Da ri o Be rkowski; Samue l P. Koren, MD; Vishal Me hta, MD; Satya Szomstein ; Raul Rosenth al Kastaur, MD; Robert E. Brolin, MD

4:00 p.m. V7. Step by step technique for laparoscopic 9: 15 a. m. 28. Acute renal failure (AR F) a fter removal of lap band. George Fielding, lapa roscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass MD (LGBP). Sunil Sharma, MD; Dani e l Cotta m, MD; Kenan Kevin; Jerry 4:20 p.m. V8. Conversion of previous adjustable McCaul ey; Same I' Matter; Ramesh gastric banding to duodenal switch.'" Ramanathan, MD; George E id, MD; Esther CJ Consten, MD ; Luca Milone, MD; Spencer Holover; O mar Danner; Philip Michel Gagner, MD Schauer, MD

4:40 p.m. V9. Laparoscopic revisional bariatric 9:30 a.l11. BREAK

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SESSION SIX (Concurrent with Session Eight) 10:00 8: 15 a.m. 36. Pediatric obesity results in increases in a.m. - 11 :30 a.m. short term resource utilization. Victor Moderator: TBD Garcia, MD ; Thomas Inge, MD, PhD; Keith Mandel, MD; Louise Lawson, PhD; 10:00 a.l11. 29. The role of preoperative upper GI Shelley Kirk, PhD; Stephen Daniels, MD, endoscopy in gastric bypass surgery. PhD John T Williams, IV, MD ; J. Michael Rothwell, MD 8:30 a.m. 37. Pregnancy after laparoscopic adjustable gastric band for morbid obesity. Angela 10: 15 a. l11 . 30. Preoperative gastrointestinal evaluation Skull; Guy Slater; Jennifer Duncombe, for gastric bypass surgery. Is it worth it? George Fielding, MD Vincent W Vanek, MD; Michele Catania, RN , BSN; Kil11berly Triveri, RD , LD; 8:45 a.l11 . 38. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in Robert Woodruff, Jr. , MD gastric bypass patients. * Fadi Abou­ Nukta, MD ; Sam Rao, MD; Donald Kim, 10:30 a. l11. 31. Multimodal preemptive analgesia in MD; Randoph Reinhold, MD; Ell11er Valin, morbidly obese patients undergoing MD "open" gastric bypass surgery produces a prolonged reduction in postoperative 9: 00 a.l11 . 39. Initial experience with bariatric surgery narcotic useage. Joseph Kamelgard, MD; in HIV-infected patients. Victoria Drake, Kiup A lexander Kim, BS RN, ANP; Toni Colarusso, RD, MS; Louis Flancbaum, MD 10:45 a.l11. 32. A comparison of the absorption of calcium citrate and calcium carbonate 9: 15 a.m. 40. Is the distance patients travel to a following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. bariatric center a factor in follow-up visit Craig G Chang, MD; Thol11as Sil11ms, MD; compliance?* Mi chael D. Lara, MD ; Beverley Adams-Huet, MS; Kh ashayar Chri stopher 1. Larson, PA-C, RD; Pamela J. Sakhaee, MD; Daniel B. Jones, MD; David Lambeli, RN ; Michelle A. Mathiason, MS ; Provost, MD Shaml N. Kothari , MD

II :00 a.m. 33. Preoperative vs. postoperative 9:30 a. l11 . BREAK administration of low molecular weight heparin for laparoscopic gastric bypass. * SESSION EIGHT (Concurrent with Session Six) Todd McCarty, MD; Kevin Cottingham ; 10:00 a.m. - 11 :30 a.m. David Arnold; William Nicholson; Joseph Moderator: TBD Kuhn 10:00 a.m. 41. Review of technique for combined closed II : 15 a.m. 34. Altered coumadin requirements incisional hernia repair and postoperatively in patients with gastric panniculectomy status post open gastric bypass. 1. Wesley Alexande l~ MD, SeD ; bypass surgery. Susan E. Downey, MD ; Hope R. Goodman, MPT Rebecca L. Kelso, MD; Cheryl Morales, RNFA, BSN; Gary Anthone, MD II :30 a.l11. LUNCH 10 : 15 a.m. 42. What are the proper paramete,·s for the "duodenal switch"? A series of 1300 SESSION SEVEN (Concurrent with Session Five) 8:00 patients, with ten year results of 93% of a.m. - 9:30 a.m. first 120 patients. Douglas S. Hess, MD; Moderator: TBD Douglas W. Hess, MD; Richard S. Oakley, MD 8: 00 a.l11. 35. Long term follow-up and the role of surgery in children with morbid obesity. 10 :3 0 a.m. 43. The duodenal switch as a revisional Daniel A. Saltzl11an , MD, PhD; Christopher procedure for morbid obesity. Robert A. Stanley, BS ; Melanie Hanlon, RN , CNP; Rabkin, MD; John M. Rabkin, MD Robert D. Acton, MD; Sean Barnett, MD ; Sayeed Ikramudin, MD; Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD www.asbs.org 29 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Psychosexual protile of morbidly obese 3 :30 p.m. ASBS BUSINESS MEETING patients after bariatric operation. Marlene M. Silva; Renata L. Silva; Juliana 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN R. C. 0 ' Albuquerque; Celina Sobreiro, MD ; Joel Fai ntuch; Mara C. S. Lu cia; THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Julieta Quayle; Bruno Zilberstein; Joaquim J. Gama-Rodrigues; Paulo E. Pinto, Jr. ; SESSION TEN Mitsunori Matsuda Moderator: TBD

II :00 a.m . 45. The effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on 8:00 a. m. 51. Metabolic effects of biliopancreatic prescription drug costs. L.Lamar SnoH~ diversion: an animal model. Eric MD; L. Steve Wein stein, MD ; Jeffrey K. Nadreau, M. Sc; Frederic-Si mon Hould, Hannon, MD; Daniel R. Lane, MD ; Forrest MD; Elena-Dana Baraboi, M. Sc; Pi erre G. Ringo ld, MD; Peggy A. Hansen, M 0 Samson, B. Sc; Andre Blouin, B. Sc; Simon Bi ron, MD; Picard Ma rcea u, MD; 11: 15 a.m. 46. Comparison of retrocolic vs. antecolic Denis Richard, PhD Roux-en-Y limbs in gastric bypass. * Bridget M. Nelson, MD ; Joseph A. Kuhn ; 8: IS a. m. 52. Metabolic changes after a gastric bypass Dav id T. Arnold; Tammy L. Fisher; Todd rat model in diet induced obes ity. M. McCarty Eduardo JB Ramos, MD ; Susumu Suzuki, MD, PhD; Chung Chen, PhD; Michael M. 11:30 a.m. LUNCH Meguid, MD, PhD

8:30 a. m. 53. Qualitative assessment of ghrelin SESSION NINE production in the stomach and its Moderator: TBA relationship to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Elliot R. Goodman, MD; Kirti e Lo; Erin R. 1:00 p.m. 47. Early results of robotics-assisted Roux­ Ochoa en-Y gastric bypass vs. laparoscopic method. Laura Choi, MD; Thomas 8:45 a. m. 54. Pre and post prandial ghrelin le vels do Cerabona, MD ; Ashutosh Kaul, MD; not correlate with satiety or failure to Edward Yatco, MD; Thomas Sullivan, BS ; achieve a successful outcome after RY Karl Strom, MD ; Subhash Kini , MD gastric bypass. N. V Christou, MD ; D. Look; M. Lieberman, A.P. H. McLean 1: 15 p.m. 48. Impact of self-reported physical activity participation on proportion of excess 9:00 a.m. BASIC SCIENCE LECTURE weight loss and BMI among gastric Introd uction: bypass surgery patients. Dale Bond, PhD; Candidate Neuro-peptides in Appetite Ronald Evans, PhD; Luke Wolfe, MS ; Jill Regulation Meador, BSN ; Harvey Sugerman, MD ; Michael W Schwartz, MD John Kellum, MD ; Eric DeMaria, MD 9:45 a. m. BREA K I :3 0 p.m. 49. Laparoscopic gastric banding versus laparoscopic Roux-en'-Y gastric bypass SESSION ELEVEN for super-obese (BMI>50): a Moderator: TBD retrospective study. P Mognol, MD ; D. Chosidow; J.P. Marmuse 10: 15 a.m . 55. Outcome of hand-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass : results of the 1:45 p.m. 50. Bariatric surgery training in the United first 400 cases. Kristoffel R. Dumon, MD; States. Hemy Buchwald, MD, PhD; Sayeed Kathryn Burg; Rachel Griehs; Chri stin a Li , Ikramuddin, MD; Stanley E. Williams, PhD Noel Wil li ams

2:00 p.m. ASBS PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 10:30 a. m. 56. Outcomes after open ROllx-en-Y gastric Introducti on: Walter.J. Pori es, MD bypass (RYGB) in 100 consecutive male Alan C. Wiltgrove, MD, ASBS President patients. Joseph A. Caruana, MD; Marc N. McCabe, RPA-C; Julia C. Kabakov, CP; 3 :00 p.m. BREAK Emil y A. Ca ru ana; Eran Kabakov, PT

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10:45 a. m. 57. Influential factors for mortality rates II :30 a.m. 60. The introduction of a pre-operative after obesity surgery. Edward E. Mason, screening algorithm may dramatically MD, PhD; Wei Zhang, MS; Kathleen improve weight loss with implantable Renquist, BS; Bridget Zimmerman, PhD; gastric stimulator (IGS) therapy. Scott A. IBSR Data Contributors Shikora, MD

II :00 a. m. 58. Technical improvements over time that 12:00 p.m. 61. Brazilian multicentric study of the decrease the incidence of internal hernia intragastric balloon. Jose A. Sallet, MD ; formation in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Joao B. Marchesini; Dyker S. Paiva; Keila gastric bypass. Richard PuccI, MD; Eric 1. Kamoto; Carlos E. Pizani ; Maun:\lio L. B. DeMaria; Bernadette Profeta; John Kellum; Ribeiro; Alvaro M. Ferraz; Pablo Miguel; Luke Wolfe; Mary Beth Towler; Jill Meador Paulo C. Sallet

II: 15 a. m. 59. Treatment of obesity with the 12:15 p.m. ADJOURN Transcend® implantable gastric stimulator: experience in 55 individuals. * Indicates those abstracts to be considered for the VCigaina, MD Resident/Trainee award.

POSTER SESSION

P I. Post-operative obstruction after laparscopic for morbid obesity. Marc Bessler, MD; Amna Daud, gastric banding: management and outcomes. Jeff MD, MPH; Mary DiGiorgi, MPH; Lorraine Olivero­ W. A ll en, MD; Jorge Acosta, MD; Laura Baldwin, Rivera, FNPCS; Daniel Davis, DO RN ; Robert N . Cacchione, MD P8. Developing a safe and effective bariatric surgery P2. Natural history of cholelithiasis after laparoscopic practice in the community. Gerald A. Cahill, MD; Swedish adjustable gastric banding (SGAB): a Anthony Romeo, RN , CRNFA plea for conservative management. Laurent Arnalsteen; David Dosseh; Thomas Jany; Severine P9. Factors which could influence the development of Gomila; Olivier Ernst; Monique Romon; Charles leaks after gastric bypass. Carlos Carrasquilla, MD; Proye; Francois Pattou Wayne English, MD; Paul Esposito, MD; Jennifer Gianos, RNFA , CNOR P3 . Laparoscopic gastric banding for morbid obese adolescents. Eliezer Avinoah; Leonid Landsberg; PIO. Reinforcing gastric staple-lines with a Solly Mizrahi biodegradable membrane from porcine intestinal submucosa during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric P4. Transabdominal insertion of anvil decreases bypass: preliminary results. Ricardo Cohen, MD; wound infection in gastric bypass performed with Carlos A. Schiavon; Jose Carlos Pinheiro Filho; Jose a circular stapler anastomosis. Carlos A. Barba, Luis Lopes Correa MD; Mohammad Nasir Khan, MD; Carolyn Burke­ Martindale, APRN; Manuel Lorenzo, MD PII. The effect of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on quality of life in morbidly obese patients P5. The use of U-clip anastomotic device in lap band. with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Daniel R. Cottam, Carl os A. Barba, MD; Richard Newman, MD; MD; Philip R. Schauer, MD; Emma Barinas-Mitchell, Carolyn Burke-Martindale, APRN PhD; Sa mer G. Mattar, MD; David Kelley, MD

P6. Common misconceptions about bariatric surgery: P 12. Reducing nausea and hospital length of stay for utilization of the gastric bypass knowledge quiz laparoscopic gastric bypass using an for assessment of patient knowledge. Andrea intraoperative steroid bolus. Todd McCaliy, MD; Bauchowitz, PhD; Linda Gonder-Frederick, PhD; Kevin Cottingham; David Arnold; William Leila Azarbad, M.Ed; Mi-Young Ryee, M.Ed.; N icholson; Sheryl Li vingston; Joseph Kuhn Monique Woodson; Anna Miller, RN; Bruce Schirmer, MD P13. Quantifying support group importance; a patient's perspective. Cathleen Crouse, RN, BSN; P7. Early U.S. outcomes of gastric bypass versus Margaret Schuster, RN , BSN; Thomas Stellato, MD; laparoscopic adj ustable silicone gastric banding Peter Hallowell , M 0 ; Barbara Lombardo, RN, MSN www.asbs.org 31 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Routine use of esophagogastroduodenoscopy in P26. Unanticipated findings at bariatric surgery. David the preoperative evaluation of bariatric surgery F. Greenbaum, MD; David Fiedel, MD patients is not necessary. Ramsey M. Da ll al, MD; Tracy Sigfried, MD; Bri an B. Quebbemann, MD P27 . Incidence of rhabdomyolysis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Deni s Halmi , MD; PIS. Routine pre-operative echocardiography is Evgeni Kolesnikov, MD, PhD; Dea nn a Du va ll , RD unnecessary before minimally invasive bariatric surgery. Ramsey M. Dall al, MD; Tracy Siegfried, MD; P28. A satisfactory method for performing the Dav id Engstrom, PhD; Brian B. Quebbemann, MD gastrojejunostomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRNY) for morbid obesity. William P 16. A US institutional experience with 300 lap-bands P. Homan, MD, DPhil; Philip Weber, MD; Carl Weber, for the treatment of morbid obesity in a MD laparoscopic center. Jonas P. DeMuro, MD; Colin.l. Powers, MD; Melani e Howard , PA; June Warm an, P29. Development of adolescent bariatric surgical RN ; Leon Y. Katz, MD; Abda ll ah Mi shri ck, MD; programs. Thomas In ge, MD, PhD; Loui se Lawson, Alan C. Geiss, MD PhD; Victor Garcia, MD

PI 7. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding induces P30. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for the satiety: a randomized crossover study. Andrew F. R. treatment of adolescent mOI'bid obesity in the US: Di xon, MD; John B. Di xon, MD; Paul E. O ' Brien, MD preliminary experience. Garth Jacobsen; Ai- Xuan Holterman; Mark Holterman; Robert Berger; Adam P1 8. The value of risk stratitlcation in evaluating Goldstein; Federico Moser; Santiago Horgan outcome of weight reduction surgery for morbid obesity. Kri stoffel R. Dumon; Kathryn Burg; Rachel P3 I . An alternative incision for open Roux-en-Y gastric Griehs; Chri stina Li ; Noel N. Williams bypass; is the case for laparoscopic gastric bypass overstated? Kenneth B. Jones, Jr. , MD P19. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome following laparoscopic ROllx-en-Y gastric bypass. Joseph P32 . Effect of concomitant cholecystectomy on the Eichinger, MD; Danie l Gagne, MD; Pav lo s results of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Papasavas, MD; David Goitein , MD; Doug las John M. Kellum, Bernadette Profeta; Richard Pucci; Johnston, MD; Philip Caushaj , MD Luke Wolfe; Eric .I. DeMari a

P20. A behavioral measure of quality of life: changes in P3 3. A comparison of laparoscopic gastric bypass in an pedometer readings before and after bariatric established university setting and a new VA surgery. David R. Engstrom, Ph D program. Jenn efer A. Ki eran, MD; Bassem Y. Safadi, MD; John M. Morton, MD; G lori a Hsu; R. P21. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is safe and Hau, PhD; Myriam J. Curet, MD effective in massively superobese patients. Daniel T. Farkas, MD; Pratibha Vemulapal li, MD; James M. P34. Obstructive sleep apnea, nocturnal hypoxemia, Lopes, BS ; Ai mee Goodwin , R-PA; Karen E. Gibbs, and quality of life in patients seeking gastric MD; Julio Teixeira, MD bypass surgery. Ronette L. Kolotkin, PhD; James M. Walker, PhD; Michael LaMonte, PhD; Tom P22. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) Cloward, MD; Robert J. Fa rn ey, MD; Tom Nutta ll , in a stable population with regular follow-up. AAS; Ross D. Crosby, PhD; Ri chard E. Gress, MA; George A. Fielding; Jennifer Duncombe Ted Adams, PhD

P23. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in P35. Laparoscopic gastric bypass outcomes from a new teenagers - results at three years. George A. community-based teaching program, Shanu N. Fi elding; Jennifer Duncombe Kothari , M 0 ; William C. Boyd, M 0 ; Christopher J. Larson, PA-C; Heather L. Gustafson, RD; Shan u M. P24. This goes with that - combining lapband and Hu ssin , RD; Jennifer A. Larson, RD; Pamela J. duodenal switch in bariatric revision procedures. Lambert, R ; Michelle A. Mathiason, MS George A. Fi elding; Jennifer Duncombe; Guy H. Slater P36. Primum non nocere: pars flaccida laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: the first line of P25 . Hepatitis C infection is not a contraindication for surgery for morbid obesity treatment. D.R. surgical treatment of obesity. Mal Fobi, MD Krawczykowski ; M. Saad; M. Lecko; O. Nore

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P37. Incidence and treatment of gastrojejunal leaks P49. Dissociation of leptin and BMI after bariatric following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a mechanism responsible for a more surgery. Daniel R. Lane, MD; L. Lamar Snow, MD; serious cou rse of postoperative septic L. Steve Weinstein, MD; Jeffrey K. Hannon, MD; complications. Jeroen N ijhuis, MD; Francois M.H. Forrest G. Rin gold, MD; Peggy Hansen, MD van Dielen, MD; Wim A. Buurman, PhD; Jan Wi ll em Greve, MD, PhD P38. The effect of age and sex on BAROS scores following laparoscopic gastric bypass. Christopher PSO. Adjustable gastric banding with no pouch. Hany J. Larson, RD , PA-C; Heather L. Gustafson, MS, RD; Aly Nowara, MD Pamela J. Lambert, RN; Michelle A. Math iason, MS; Shanu N . Kothari, MD PS I. Psychological screening in bariatric surgery candidates. Jacqueli ne S. Odom, PhD; Keisha R. P39. Endoscopic management of gastrojejunal Sandberg, MPH ; Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH anastomotic structures after laparoscopic-assisted gastric bypass. Christina Li; Kristoffel Dumon; PS2. Retrospective review of upper endoscopy results in Michael Kochman; David Metz; Noel Williams bariatric patients. Jose Pantoja, MD; Peter Ako, MD; Mal Fobi, MD P40. Improvement in hypersensitivities after weight loss surgery. Carson D . Liu, MD; Jeffrey L. PS3. The effect of weight loss after gastric bypass Sebastian, MD; Christina Y. Kim, RN , NP surgery on C-reactive protein levels. Nicole Papa, DO; Mathew Chung, MD; Anna Peters, RN , FNP; P41. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrogastrostomy Stan ley Zagorski, MD corrects gastric outlet obstruction following vertical banded gastroplasty. Peter J. Mazzaglia; PS4. Intestinal malrotation in patients undergoing Roy Cobean Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Linda A. Patterson, MD; Helmut Schreiber, MD; Indukumar Sonpal, MD; Av iv P42. Limb length modification as a revisional bariatric Ben-Meir, M D surgery procedure. Corrigan L. McBride, MD, Jon Thompson, MD PSS . Five year outcome after bilio intestinal (Ericson) bypass. Thomas Jany; Laurent Arnalsteen; Benoit P43. Laparoscopic implanted adjustable gastric Ku zniak; Damien Huglo; Emmanuell e Leteurtre; banding (AGB) in the treatment of vertical banded Monique Romon; Charles Proye; Franc;ois Pattou gastroplasty (VBG) complications - a prospective study. Karl Miller, MD, PhD; Emanuel Hell, MD, PS6. Is small bowel obstruction following laparoscopic PhD; Vi ll ereal Yadira, MD Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) more frequent than after the open operation? Jose S. P44. Laparoscopic conversion of laparoscopic gastric Pinheiro, MD; Ricardo Y. Cohen, MD; Jose L. banding to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a series of Correa, MD; Carlos A. Schiavon, MD 36 patients. P Mognol; D Chosidow; JP Marmuse PS7. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for BMI P4S. Food addiction in individuals with morbid obesity. under 35. A tailored approach. Ricardo Y. Cohen, Melodie K. Moorehead, PhD; Robert T. Marema, MD; Jose S. Pinheiro, MD; Jose L. Correa, MD; MD; Cynthia K. Buffington, PhD Carlos A. Schiavon, MD

P46. Safe access in bariatric laparoscopic surgery. PS8. Management of stenosis of the gastrojejunal Jorge Llorente, MD; George Mueller, MD anastomosis after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Carlos A. Schiavon, MD; Jose S. Pinheiro, P47. Preliminary report on using the MD; Jose L. Correa, MD; Richard Y. Cohen, MD Thrombelastograph® to identify patients undergoing gastric bypass who need anti­ PS9. Upper gastrointestinal contrast studies predict thrombotic therapy. Adam Naaman, MD; Carl F. outcome after revision of vertical banded Giesler, MD; Lisa Weavind, MD gastroplasty to gastric bypass. Mario D. del Pino, MD; Ricardo Santos, MD; Anthony O. Udekwu, MD; P48 . Ghrelin and leptin levels in restrictive surgery, a 2 James D. Luketich, MD; loannis Raftopoulos, MD; year follow-up study. Jeroen Nijhu is , MD; Francois Anita Courcoulas, MD M.H. van Dielen, MD; Wim A. Buurman, PhD; Jan Wi ll em Greve, MD, PhD www.asbs.org American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Outcome of gastric bypass surgery in patients with Michael 1. Gallagher, MD; Barry A. Franklin, PhD; a history of sexual assault. Steven Poplawski, MD; Adam T. Dejong, MA; Kevin R. Krause, MD ; Peter Patricia Choban, MD; Jon Schramm, M D; Jessica A. McCullough, MD, MPH Schramm, PA ; Amy Biedenbach, PA ; Nikhil Y. Dhurandhar, PhD P71. Superior weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding using patient-driven, P61. Obesity and health care use: estimates of fluoroscopically guided band adjustments. Sharfi utilization in middle ages from the health survey Sarker, MD ; Sabrina Dilorio, BS ; Vafa Shayani, MD for England, 1998. Fola A. Popoola, BA , MPhil ; Professor David Melzer; Dapo Popoola, MD P72. The use of intraoperative endoscopy and the "bubble" test to determine perioperative leaks P62. Prevention of gastrojejunal leak with routine during long limb Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. David endoscopy. Aurora D. Pryor, MD; Ross McMahon, L. Schumacher, MD; Oluyemisi Sangodeyi, MD MD; John Grant, MD P73. Laparoscopic retro-colic retro-gastric passage of P63. Intraoperative evaluation of gastrojejunal the roux limb for gastric bypass does not result in anastomosis integrity by oxygen insufflation. Arif a high rate of internal hernia. Schweitzer MA; Ahmad, MD; Collin E.M. Brathwaite, MD; Lyudmila Magnuson TH; Vogel J S. Pupkova, MD P74. The use of mesh impregnated with bovine serum P64. Reversal of severe obesity-related cardiomyopathy albumin (BSA) and gluteraldehyde to secure the after bariatric surgery. Ramsey M. Dallal, MD; access port in patients undergoing the lap band Thomas Benavenuti, M D; Brian B. Quebbemann, procedure. Jeffrey Sebastian, MD; Carson D. Liu, MD MD P75. Evaluation of learning curve for laparoscopic P65. A retrospective study comparing stomal stenosis Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Robert B. Shin, MD rates of the gastrojejunostomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with and without the use P76. Laparoscopic gastric bypass in patients with of nitinol sutures (U-clip). James M. Kane, MD; previous abdominal surgery. Jorge L. Sosa, MD; James M. Kane, Jr. , MD; Peter C. Rantis, Jr. , MD; Marie Rui z-Rodriguez, RN ; Hector Pombo; MD; Paul J. Guske, MD; Stuart R. Verseman, MD; Hector Pallavicini , MD Jonathan W. Wallace, MD P77 . Super-obesity is not a contra-indication to P66. Factors influencing patient choice for bariatric laparoscopic gastric bypass. Jorge L. Sosa, MD; procedure. Christine 1. Ren , MD; Izumi Cabrera, BM , Mary Ruiz-Rodriguez, RN; Hector Pombo, MD; MA; Kavitha Rajaram, BA; George A. Fielding, MD Hector Pallavicni, MD

P67. Comparison of strictures and marginal ulcers in P78. The plateau of morbidity and mortality after open versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric laparoscopic gastric bypass. Michael Tarnoff, MD; bypass. Stewart Elvis Rendon, MD; Jean Waters, Julie Kim , MD; Scott Shikora, MD RN; Bobbie Lou Price, RN; Brett Brown; William Chapman, MD; Kenneth MacDonald, MD P79. Gallbladder pathology is increased in morbid obesity. George Dittrick; B. Dani el Campos; P68. Bowel obstruction following laparoscopic Roux­ Douglas Bremers; Debra Sudan; Jon S. Thompson en-Y gastric bypass with the retrocolic, retrogastric technique: a prospective analysis. J. P80. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery in morbidly obese Michael Rothwell, MD; John T. Williams, IV, MD adolescents. Patricia L. Turner, MD; Alfons Pomp, MD; Barry Inabnet, MD; Michel Gagner, MD P69. Utilization of the intragastric balloon (BIB) in pre­ operative preparation for super obese patients P81. A prospective randomized trial lap band vs. open with high surgical risk. Jose A. Sallet; Joao C. VBG FMH van Di elen; PB Soeters; GAPG van Marchesini; Maurelio R. Ribeiro, Jr. ; Carlos E. Mastrigt; JWM Greve Pizani ; Keila Kamoto; Paulo C. Sallet P82. Gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture and stomal P70. The effects of bariatric surgery on exercise ulcer following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Laura tolerance and cardiopulmonary fitness in the M. Velcu, MD; George Angus; Rajiv Vohra; Ali S. morbidly obese. Keisha R. Sandberg, MPH; Karakurum; Marin Radulescu

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P83. Incidence of pulmonary embolism in open vs. P86. Laparoscopic gastric bypass in the laparoscopic gastric bypass. Pratibha Vemulapalli; superobese. Is a staged procedure indicated? Nicholas Gargiulo; Karen E. Gibbs; Elliot Goodman; Pratibha Vemulapalli, MD; Karen E. Gibbs, MD; Frank Veith; Takao Okhi; Evan Lipsitz; William Aimee Goodwin, RPA-C; Julio Teixeira, MD Suggs; Reese Wain; Julio Teixeira P87. Lovenox and mechanical prophylaxis in P84. Bowel obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery gastric bypass. James M. Lopes, BS; Pratibha in 1160 patients. L.Steve Weinstein, MD; L. Vemulapalli, MD; Daniel T. Farkas, MD; Karen E. Lamar Snow, MD; Jeffrey K. Hannon, MD; Daniel Gibbs, MD; Aimee Goodwin, R-PA; Julio Teixeira, R. Lane, MD; Forrest G. Ringold, MD; Peggy A. MD Hansen, MD

P85. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: an P88. Marital satisfaction before and after Roux-en-Y American experience. Karen E. Gibbs, MD; gastric bypass surgery. Kristina Cooper, PhD; Pratibha VemuJapalli, MD; Aimee Goodwin, RPA-C; Marcia Wells, MS Aisling McGinty, RD; Julio Teixeira, MD LAPAROSCOPIC BARIATRIC SURGERY CADAVER LAB

Course Director: J. Stephen Scott, MD

Course A - sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Thursday, June 17, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Course B - sponsored by United States Surgical Thursday, June 17, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

(Up to 4.0 CME cred its are ava il ab le)

COURSE OVERVIEW EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Laparoscopic access has changed surgery in general. Over 1. Identify the advantages, disadvantages and the past several years the numbers of bariatric surgery cases contraindications to laparoscopic bariatric surgery. performed through minimally in vasive techniques has 2. List the differences among the different Japaroscopic increased dramatically. This course is designed to provide operations. an overview of the laparoscopic surgical approach to the 3. Identify the main pitfalls in laparoscopic bariatric surgery management of morbid obesity. This is a hands-on lab using and discuss treatment options available. fresh cadavers to demonstrate the commonly used 4. Identify the differences in instrumentation available; techniques in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. including visualization, stapling options, robotics and "graspers" . TARGET AUDIENCE 5. Realize laparoscopic bariatric surgery is a change in access from the classical operations but the principles of Surgeons fam ili ar with the fundamentals of bariatric surgery bariatric surgery remain unchanged. and experienced in advanced, minimally in vasive 6. Practice the basic steps of laparoscopic bariatric surgery techniques. The Cadaver Lab may not be taken without the in a cadaver lab. ASBS Essentials in Bm'iatric Surgery Course offered June 14, 2004 unless the participant has previously taken this course.

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GENERAL INFORMATION physician invited guests. ASBS Members may invite up to two non-physician guests. PLENARY SESSION Registration fees include: instruction, continental All nonmembers wishing to attend the meeting breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunch (Tuesday), a who are not physicians must be invited by an complimentary ticket to the Welcome Reception ASBS Member. PLEASE NOTE: PRE­ (Monday), and a complimentary ticket to the REGISTRATION TS REQUIRED FOR INVITED Annual Reception and Dinner Dance GUESTS. (Wednesday). Guest tickets may be purchased separately for Welcome Reception and Annual ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER Dinner Dance. Please note: tickets will be AFTER JUNE 3RD MUST REGISTER ON-SITE. required for ently to all social events, including ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS ON A SPACE the Welcome Reception and Annual Dinner Dance. AVAILABLE BASTS .

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS The American Society for Bariatric Surgery hereby assumes no liability for any claims, The Annual Meeting is open to all ASBS personal injury, or damage that may arise out of

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS June 1, 2004 ABOUT TOUR RESERVATIONS: Please use this form to reserve tours fo r the ASBS Conference in San Diego. All requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Re servations must be prepaid and mailed to the tour operator, ACCESS Cali fo rni a. Sin ce payment is due at the time of the reservation , please complete th e form and mail payment to: ACCESS California. 333 West Harbor Drive. San Diego. CA 92101 OR ifpaying by credit card fax to 619-230-8353. Confirmations are not sent-please contact ACCESS Cali fo rnia if you' d like to confirm your tour reservation(s) or if you ha ve any questions. Pl ease keep a copy of thi s form fo r your record s. CANCELLATIONS: Because guarantees are based on ad va nce ticket sa les, no refunds or exchanges will be made after June 1, 2004. ACCESS California reserves the ri ght to cancel tours and refund the ti cket price if th e minimum number of ti ckets is not sold. HOSPITALITY DESK: Upon arri val, pl ease stop by the hospi ta lity/tour desk to pick up yo ur ti ckets. QUESTIONS: Any questions not answered on this form can be sent to [email protected] or ca ll 6 19-699-8285 and ask for Ben Hudgin s. All tours use air-conditioned, deluxe touring vehicles. I f handi capped assistance is needed please call to guarantee that services are noted.

TIME. PRICE/ TOTAL TOUR DATE and NAME (Please check desIred PERSON QTY time) PRICE

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 $53.00 pe r Passport to San Diego's Centerpiece 10 :00 am - 4:00 pm Passport to Balboa Park person

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 $65.00 per A Look Inside the Greatest Show on Earth 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Inside Story at the San Diego Zoo pe rsoll

Wednesday, June 16, 2004 $3 0.00 pe r The Best of the Best 9: 00 am - 3:00 pm La Jolla Tour & Shopping pe rsoll

Wednesday, June 16, 2004 $65.00 pe r A Look Inside the Greatest Show on Earth 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Inside Story at the San Diego Zoo pe rsoll

TOTAL Tour Amount $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $

Name(s): ______Daytime Phone:

Email Address: ______Fax N umber: ______

PAYM ENT METHOD: DCHECK Check N umber: ______

DAMEX o VISA D MASTERCARD Credit Card # ______Exp . ______

ADDRESS (where credit card statement is mailed) ______

I authorize ACCESS CALIFORNIA to charge $ ______fo r the above to urs registe red.

The issuer of th e card identi fied on this item is authorized to pay the aIllount shown as TOTA L. I promise to pay such TOTAL (together with any charges due therein) subj ect to and in accordance with th e agreement governing th e use of such carel. My signature on this order fo rm authori zes ACCESS CA LI FORNIA to charge my credit card number li sted on thi s registrati on fo rm for th e amount shown as above plus a 5% credit card processin g fee.

Please complete this form, a nd mail w ith your check made payabl e to: ACCESS CALIFORNIA, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Or fax this form with appli cable credit card informatio n to : ACCESS CALIFORN IA San Diego FAX: 619.230.8353, ATTN: Bell Hudg ins 40 www.asbs.org American Society for Bariatric Surgery

~onday,June 14,2004 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

crT AKEA WALK ON THE WILD SIDE"

featurillg joall Ember~ and he r- collection of wildlife, seen throughout the world in numerous speaking engagements and television appearances on shows such as "The Tonight 5how" with johnn~ Carsoll and ja~ Leno, "Good Morning America", "C55 This Morning", "live with Regis & Kathie Lee", and "E ntertaillment Tonight".

Y ou wi ll e rjo~ hearing joan speak about wild life and the environment as she shares her experi e nces and passion for anima ls with personal accounts and anecdotes. 5ee "up close and personal" he r collection of selected wild life ambassadors that travel with her representing the animal world.

Another ve r~ special part of the evening will be the presentation of the Outstanding Achievement Award. The nominees are:

john j. G l e~steen, MD john H. linnu, MD Horacio E· Oria, MD Walter j. F o r-i es, MD 5rian G. Woodward, MFH, LCEF

Fla n now to join ~our-~riends and colleagues for a night of education and entertainment whil e supporting the educational e~~orts o~ ~our A555 Foundation.

www.asbs.org 41 American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Monday, June 14, 2004

CONTRIBUTION LEVELS.

Individual Level Ticket $225 Patron Level Ticket $425 (Contribution amou nt $ 100 per ticket) (Contribution amount $200 per ticket) Recogn iti on in th e Program Recogniti on in the Program, Posters and ASBS 'elVs letter

SPONSORSHIP Recognition in the Program, Posters and ASBS Newsletter

Silver $ 500 Platinum $ 5,000 Gold $ 1,000 Diamond $10,000 Contribution amounts are tax dedu ctibl e

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Patron Level Tickets at $425 each $_----

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PLEASE FAX COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO: 352-331-4975

or mail to: ASBS Foundation 7328 W. University Avenue, Suite F Gainesville, FL 32607 42 www.asbs.org Rooms are guaranteed ready for check­ C heck-out time 12 :00 noo n. in by 4:00pm. gs t=ev

~'~r:~ I ~•• IJ£iii!!'!!" ·' .-.,, . ~~.1r.. Reservations Fax: Reservations: (888) 239-1228 SAN Hotel Phone Number: (6 19) 234-1500 DIEGO~i!lr~I~!l (6 19) 23 0- 8978

333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina is pleased to welcome the 21 st Annual Meeting of the ASBS. Saturday June 12 ~ Friday, June 18, 2004

Group rates are offered on a space avai lable basis until May 7, 2004. Reservations requested after thi s date may be subject to hi gher room rates. A ll reservations MUST be guaranteed w ith a credit card. We accept American Express, VISA, Master Card, Di scover, JCB, Em oute and Diners Club. If you wish to send an advance deposit, send a check or money order for the first night's room and tax w ith thi s form to the hotel "Attention: G roup I-lousin g Department" . Cancellati ons or changes must be made by 6:00pm Paci fi c Time on the day of arri val or you w ill be charged one ni ght 's room and tax.

Personal Information Room Reservation Information

Name: ______Arrival Date: ______Departure Date:

Company (if applicable): ______Please Select: o City Vi ew - $ 189 Address: ______Delu xe G uest Room 0 Bay Vi ew - $209 o Additional person(s) $20 each City: ______State: ____ Z ip : (Rates do not in clude 10 .5% room tax & $. 13 occupancy tax)

Ph one: ( __) ______Marriott Rewards #: ______For Suite availability, call Group Housing directly @ (619) 699-8280.

C redit Card Type: ______N umber: ______Please circle preference: Non-smoking Smoking No preference

Ex p. Date: ______S ignature: ______One King Bed Two Do ubl e Beds

E-mail address: ______Do you require specia l accommodati ons due to a physical di sabili ty? YES NO

Sharing with (if applicable): If so, please indicate your request: ______

Please fax completed forms to (619) 230-8978 OR ma il to: Rooms are subj ect to ava il ability. San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina A ll info rmation is required to process your reserva ti on. Group Housin g Department Once the hotel is full , rooms will be directed to the overllow hote l, as outlined by ABCA. 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92 10 I

To Expedite Room Reservations-Please Use The 800# or www.Marriott.com Do Not Use More Than One Option. PRESORTED American Society for Bariatric Surgery FIRST-CLASS MAIL u.S. POSTAGE 7328 W. University Avenue, Ste. F PAID GAINESVILLE, FL Gainesville, FL 32607 PERMIT NO 702 www.asbs.org

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