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THE SOUTHWESTERN SURGICAL CONGRESS

2013 FALL NEWSLETTER

Dear fellows, residents, and guests of The Southwestern Surgical Congress,

The 66th annual meeting of The Southwestern Surgical Congress is scheduled at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona from April 13-16, 2014. We hope you are all planning to attend our outstanding annual meeting. Dr. Shanu Kothari, Program Chair, and I are planning an informative and stimulating meeting. The deadline for abstract submission is October 25, 2013 and abstracts will be considered for full podium, quick shot, poster and video presentation. Don’t forget…residents who present full podium presentations can compete for the Jack Barney Award. The scientific quality of the meeting is dependent on the quality of the work submitted and we look forward to reviewing all submissions. Additionally, we are planning (2) outstanding postgraduate courses on the current Management of Hernias as well as Updates in Endocrine Surgery. The American College of Surgeons will again be participating with one or two informative panel discussions. I encourage ALL of you to make your plans to attend. The Southwestesrn Surgical Congress has a strong tradition of educational and collegial meetings combined with a wonderful social program.

We have recently undertaken an effort to re-engage members who may have drifted away from The Southwestern Surgical Congress and the hard work of Clay Cothren Burlew, Secretary-Treasurer, has resulted in several members expressing renewed interest. To

PRESIDENTKenric M. Murayama, MDAbington, [email protected]

PRESIDENT ELECTRonald M. Stewart, MDSan Antonio, [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTJohn R. Potts III, MDChicago, [email protected]

SECRETARY-TREASURERClay Cothren Burlew, MDDenver, [email protected]

RECORDERCourtney Scaife, MDSalt Lake City, [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJames A. Edney, MDOmaha, [email protected]

2013–2014 OFFICERS

Kenric M. Murayama, MD

all of you, we look forward to your active participation and to seeing you in Scottsdale. As you all are aware, the life blood of all organizations is the continued development of young members. All organizations are struggling to identify how to remain relevant and enlisting new, young members is critical. Please extend an invitation to your young partners, residents, and fellows.

As we did last year, we will be engaging our colleagues who are Advanced Practice Professionals. As you may recall, at a 2012 retreat, the Executive Committee began discussion of participation by our partners in practice. We are planning a lunch session with presentations and discussion about the changing paradigm of surgery practices. One of the strengths of The Southwestern Surgical Congress is the inclusive, collegial, and collaborative environment it provides to practitioners from all practice settings. The Executive Council has proposed creation of a membership category for Advanced Practice Clinicians as we look forward to their active participation in The Southwestern Surgical Congress. This exciting initiative will be presented to the membership during the 2014 Business Meeting as a Bylaws change.We continue to strive to stay relevant to our members who have increasing demands on their time. I welcome suggestions about how we can accomplish this goal, so please feel free to send me an e-mail ([email protected]) with your ideas. As I said previously, I am honored to be your President, but remember, The Southwestern Surgical Congress is YOUR organization and its vitality depends on your commitment and participation.

“Leaders and managers face an increasingly complex world where precise execution, teamwork, and enabling of talent are competitive advantages.” John Cooper, president and CEO, Invesco Distributors…The Southwestern Surgical Congress is a team of very talented individuals.

Kenric M. Murayama, MD, FACSAbington Memorial HospitalAbington, PAThe Southwestern

Surgical Congress

The Southwestern Surgical Congress5019 W. 147th StreetLeawood, KS 66224Telephone: 913-402-7102Fax: 913-273-9940Email: [email protected]: www.swscongress.org

Message from the President

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The Presidential address for the 2013 Annual Meeting was delivered by Dr. David Antonenko and was entitled “Is General Surgery Becoming Obsolete?” This was a review of the current information which suggests that the majority of general surgery graduates proceed with fellowship training rather than going directly into practice.

As introduction he related 2 topics which he initially planned on presenting, new information on fluids, electrolytes and body composition affecting surgery and surgery of the morbidly obese. However, concerns regarding recent reports of shortages in general surgery, particularly in rural areas and reports of increased numbers of general surgery graduates proceeding with fellowship training were the basis for his presentation on the future of general surgery.

Dr. Antonenko reviewed the information available as to why up to 80% of recent general surgery graduates proceed with fellowship training. He noted the increase in the number of fellowships available, the market forces directing residents towards fellowships and the personal reasons for pursuing a fellowship such as less night call, a perceived better income, or personal interest. He also reviewed recent reports suggesting that there is a substantial difference in attitudes towards fellowship training between academic and community programs, whether there was a fellowship associated with the residency program, whether the resident was single or married, male or female and if

residents had children. Residents from academic programs, those with associated fellowships, female residents and those resident with families were more likely to pursue fellowship training.

He pointed out that most of the programs that have associated fellowships are also the ones with the highest numbers of their graduates pursuing fellowships, that program directors that have fellowship training may be influencing graduates to proceed to fellowship training and that there are misperceptions regarding possible financial benefits of fellowship training. He reinforced the suggestion in the literature that in many programs fellowship training is a reflection of fellowships supporting themselves and not providing adequate training to the residents such that residents feel they need additional training.

There is an increasing and critical shortage of general surgeons in all areas of the country but particularly in community and rural areas. He suggested that the RRC’s and the American Board of Surgery need to further evaluate those programs that appear to be giving less than adequate training to general surgery residents, to determine whether there is undue influence of fellowship programs on general surgery resident education and also to begin discussions of how many fellowship trained surgeons in each specialty are needed. His conclusion is not only is the general surgeon not becoming obsolete but that the general surgeon must remain the strength and foundation of surgery.

David Antonenko, MD, PhD Immediate Past President

Presidential Address Recap

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2014 Congress Highlights

SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Over 30 scientific papers will be presented, with plenty of time for discussion of the hot topics at hand. Scientific session topics include Breast, Endocrine, Abdominal, Gastrointestinal and Acute Care.

QUICK SHOT PRESENTATIONS

You will hear over 60 quick shot presentations that deal with issues you face in surgery every day. Topics include Minimally Invasive, Critical Care, Gastrointestinal, Hernia and Quality Care.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

- Current Management of Hernias - Updates in Endocrine Surgery

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL LUNCHEON

ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN LUNCHEON

Next April, The Southwestern Surgical Congress and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa invite you to experience all that Arizona has to offer while participating in the Annual Meeting. The meeting features a flexible schedule to allow you to maximize your educational opportunities, while leaving plenty of time to network with colleagues. A plenary session of the top-ranked abstracts kicks off the meeting on Sunday afternoon, and there will be something for everybody over the following three days. Original investigations cover all areas of surgical practice, and we anticipate tremendous resident, fellow, and medical student participation in the paper presentations as well as quick shot and poster presentations. Representatives from the American College of Surgeons have put together a special session, and we have planned debates, panel discussions, and more.

Shanu Kothari, MD 2014 Program Committee Chair

SPECIAL SESSIONS Don’t Miss These Meeting Highlights


April 13–16, 2014 Westin Kierland Resort | Scottsdale, AZ

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EDGAR J. POTH MEMORIAL LECTURE

Named after the 15th President of The Southwestern Surgical Congress.

Peter Angelos, MD, PhD Chicago, IL

THOMAS G. ORR MEMORIAL LECTURE

Named after the 2nd President of The Southwestern Surgical Congress.

Daniel Margulies, MD Los Angeles, CA

CLAUDE H. ORGAN, JR. MEMORIAL LECTURE

Established in 1996, and named after Dr. Claude Organ for his tireless dedication to The Southwestern Surgical Congress and the surgical profession.

Shanu Kothari, MD LaCrosse, WI

UPDATES FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS & RURAL SURGERY PANEL

Here are the detailed highlights:Plan to arrive early to take advantage of one of the 2 postgraduate courses being offered on Sunday morning. The resort also offers a variety of family friendly activities.

The Southwestern Surgical Congress

Registration will be available in December at www.swscongress.org

For the most up to date information, please

visit our website, www.swscongress.org


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At The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, enjoy the essence of Arizona from the moment you arrive. This inspiring retreat, located in the heart of “new” Scottsdale and set against the dramatic Arizona skies and picturesque mountain ranges, will fill you with a sense of old Arizona and how it has evolved into the country’s most luxurious destination. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa features amenities to enhance everyone’s stay, from young surfers eager to ride the Kierland FlowRider to the serious “Foodie” - and expansive spa, recreation facilities, 3 golf courses, waterpark, Kids Club and so much more!

A block of rooms has been set aside at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa for attendees at a reduced rate. To ensure you receive the group rate of $249 Single/Double occupancy per night plus tax, reservations must be made prior to Friday, March 21, 2014.

Reservations received after this date will be accepted based on availability. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours prior to the arrival date will be charged one night’s room and tax. For phone reservations, please call 480-624-1202 and mention Southwestern Surgical Congress. Online reservations can be made at www.swscongress.org. For additional hotel information, visit www.kierlandresort.com.

SAVE THE DATE 66th SWSC Annual Meeting April 13-16, 2014Westin Kierland Resort Scottsdale, AZ


ONLINE REGISTRATION Available in December

HOTEL INFORMATION The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Telephone: 480-624-1202 Web: www.kierlandresort.com

RESERVATIONS Be sure to make your reservations prior to Friday, March 21, 2014 to receive the group rate of $249 Single/Double plus tax.

Make hotel reservations now!


Exhibitor Showcase

The SWSC provides your best opportunity to network and interact with vendors from numerous companies representing medical equipment, pharmaceutical companies, and other surgical suppliers. There will be a Reception in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, April 13, 2014, during the Poster Presentations. Examine over 50 scientific posters and featured poster presentations to see what other surgeons are finding through their research. Last year this was a lively event and an opportunity to take valuable information back to your practice.

Sincere thanks to our 2013 Exhibitors & Sponsors:

For exhibit and sponsorship information for future meetings please contact Heather Roderick, Exhibits Manager at 913.402.7102 or [email protected]

AGENDIAAmerican College of Surgeons Division of Education American College of Surgeons FoundationBaxter BiosurgeryCubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. LifeCellSimbionix USA CorporationTEI BiosciencesVeracyte

Courtney Scaife, MD

We look forward to all the excellent abstracts submitted for selection for the 2014 meeting again this year.

We had 180 abstracts submitted last year for the 2013 Southwestern Surgical Congress. The Program Committee did an excellent job of selecting 32 of the top abstracts for eventual publication in the December 2013 issue of the American Journal of Surgery. All the solicited manuscripts were submitted and edited in a timely manner.

I would personally like to extend a sincere thank you to the Publications Committee (Richard Barton, Jeffrey Bender, Anees Chagpar, Michael Cornielle, Robert McIntyre, Susan McClean,

Laura Moore, and Rob Todd), all the authors, and ad hoc reviewers who contributed to the effort of getting all the manuscripts ready for December 2013 publication.

We are excited for the 2014 SWSC meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. I would like to remind all authors that manuscripts accepted for a general session oral presentation must be submitted for publication to the American Journal of Surgery. This year’s manuscript submission deadline is Friday, March 28th I would also like to remind all members that you are encouraged to contact me if you would like to help as an ad hoc reviewer of manuscripts for the 2014 journal!

Thank you for your support!

Office of the Recorder


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Membership Information

Many thanks to those of you who recommended colleagues to SWSC membership – we have had many new members join our ranks this past year:

Join the SWSC today and enjoy new camaraderie with your peers.

Memberships are available for both practicing surgeons (Active Fellow)

and residents (Associate Fellow).

If you know someone that would enjoy our annual meeting and the other benefits of SWSC membership, let us know. Additionally, don’t forget that resident physicians can become members through our Associate Membership program. Memberships are available at a reduced rate and if you join SWSC and register for the 2014 Meeting, your initiation fee will be waived and you will be offered the Physician Member Conference Registration Fee. Contact the SWSC for additional details at 913-402-7102 or apply online at www.swscongress.org. During our current membership drive we will also give free meeting registration to the member who refers the most new members.

JOIN & SAVE!Thanks to our many members who recommended colleagues to the SWSC this past year. We had over 20 new members join the SWSC ranks this past year, but our work is not yet complete. If you know of anyone who would enjoy the benefits of SWSC, including our excellent annual meeting, please let us know. Additionally, the online application process may be found on our web site at www.swscongress.org.

We are very proud of our vibrant and growing membership of over 1,200 surgeons, physicians and distinguished faculty

NEW ASSOCIATE FELLOWSAlison Acott, MDLittle Rock, AR

Joshua Froman, MDLa Crosse, WI

Megan Gilmore, MDLa Crosse, WI

Scott Short, MDLos Angeles, CA

Travis Walker, MDAurora, CO

Edward Jones, MDAurora, CO

NEW ACTIVE FELLOWSJeremiah Deneve, DOMemphis, TN

Daniel Dent, MDSan Antonio, TX

Richard Frazee, MDTemple, TX

Matthew Goldblatt, MDMilwaukee, WI

Jon Gould, MDMilwaukee, WI

Richard Gray, MDPhoenix, AZ

Narong Kulvatunyou, MDTucson, AZ

Sean Langenfeld, MDOmaha, NE

Lillian Liao, MDSan Antonio, TX

Sarah Majercik, MDMurray, UT

Bryan Morse, MDGreenville, SC

Brian Peterson, MDSt. Louis, MO

Fredric Pieracci, MD, MPHDenver, CO

David Plurad, MDTorrance, CA

Brian Schneider, MDAmarillo, TX

Randolph Szlabick, MDGrand Forks, ND

Victor Tsirline, MDLake Forest, IL

Karen Trujillo, MDOmaha, NE

S. Rob Todd, MD Membership Chair

Thank you all who have recommended colleagues to The Southwestern Surgical Congress (SWSC)! Over the past five years, we have averaged 22 new members per year. For 2013, we have 11 new members to date, so we have our work cut out for us. If you

know of anyone who would enjoy the benefits of the SWSC, including our excellent annual meeting, please let us know. Additionally, more information about membership may be found at www.swscongress.org/mem/meminfo.html.


Thank You to the Leadership

The Southwestern Surgical Congress wishes to express sincere thanks to the many volunteers who serve as officers and committee chairs throughout the year. If you are interested in being considered for a leadership position, or if you would like to volunteer on a committee, please contact [email protected].

EXECUTIVE OFFICERSPresidentKenric Murayama, MDAbington, PA

President-ElectRonald Stewart, MDSan Antonio, TX

Vice PresidentJohn R. Potts, III, MDChicago, IL

Secretary-TreasurerClay Cothren Burlew, MDDenver, CO

RecorderCourtney Scaife, MDSalt Lake City, UT

Executive DirectorJames A. Edney, MDOmaha, NE

STATE COUNCILORSArizonaJames Warneke, MD

ArkansasAnne Mancino, MD

California (Southern)Daniel Margulies, MD

California (Northern)Christine Cocanour, MD

ColoradoJohn Moore, MD

HawaiiWhitney Limm, MD

Kansas Michael Moncure, MD

MissouriRichard Pennell, MD

MontanaGlenn Winslow, MD

NebraskaRudy Lackner, MD

NevadaShawn Tsuda, MD

North DakotaWayne Anderson, MD OklahomaGary Dunn, MD

South DakotaLars Aanning, MD

Texas (Northern)Michael Truitt, MD

Texas (Southern)Ernie Gonzalez, MD

UtahUte Gawlick, MD

Wisconsin Shanu Kothari, MD

Wyoming Sara Smith, MD

COMMITTEESBudget and Finance ChairJames Edney, MDOmaha, NE

CME ChairMichael Truitt, MDDallas, TX

Constitution & Bylaws ChairDaniel Margulies, MDLos Angeles, CA

Corporate Relations Chair James Edney, MDOmaha, NE

Graduate Medical Education ChairDaniel Vargo, MDSalt Lake City, UT

HistorianWilliam F. Sasser, MDSt. Louis, MO

Membership ChairS. Rob Todd, MDNew York, NY

Nominating ChairEdward Nelson, MDSalt Lake City, UT

Program Committee ChairShanu Kothari, MDLa Crosse, WI

Publications and Research Chair Courtney Scaife, MDSalt Lake City, UT

CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVES American College Of Surgeons - Board Of GovernorsS. Rob Todd, MDNew York, NY

American College Of Surgeons - Advisory Council For SurgeryAlicia Mangram, MDPhoenix, AZ

American Board of Surgery, Advisory RepresentativeRoxie Albrecht, MDOklahoma City, OK

The American Journal Of Surgery - Editorial Advisory BoardCourtney Scaife, MDSalt Lake City, UT

Contact InformationSouthwestern Surgical Congress 5019 W. 147th Street Leawood, KS 66224

Telephone: 913-402-7102 Fax: 913-273-9940 Email: [email protected] Web: www.swscongress.org


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Deaths Reported 2012-2013As of March 5, 2013

Billie L. Aronoff Michael E. Fenoglio Joseph L. Kovarik Robert M. Tenery Andrew Bourne Weesam Al-Khatib Richard Bomberger Lloyd Westerbuhr *Please report any known member deaths to the Southwestern Surgical Congress

The Southwestern Surgical Congress5019 W. 147th StreetLeawood, KS, 66224Telephone: 913-402-7102Fax: 913-273-9940Email: [email protected]

IN MEMORIAM

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES OR IDEAS?Please submit articles, photos or newsletter ideas to The Southwestern Surgical Congress at [email protected].

YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT SWSC HEADQUARTERS AT

Southwestern Surgical Congress5019 W. 147th StreetLeawood, KS 66224

Telephone: 913-402-7102Fax: 913-273-9940Email: [email protected]

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY The following membership categories receive a subscription to the American Journal of Surgery: Active, Associate and Senior Fellows with AJS. Please be sure your mailing address is accurate when returning your membership dues, to ensure delivery of your subscription. If you have any questions regarding the delivery of the Journal, please contact the SWSC Headquarters at 913.402.7102 [email protected].

ACCESSING THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY ONLINE

1. Go to the URL address http://www.ajsfulltextonline.com/

2. Click on Activate Your Online Access. If you have an existing profile login under “Existing User”, if not complete the registration. Once complete go to step 3.

3. Under the section labeled “I purchased this journal subscription” Enter your Subscriber Account Number (xxxxxx-x) in the appropriate field along with your last name (the way it appears on your mailing label from your journal). If you don’t have a mailing label, please enter your account number in the appropriate field. In the lastname field, enter your lastname in capital letters.

4. Click on Claim Access

The SouthwesternSurgical Congress is YOURorganization. Keep it strongby your active participation.

2014 ABSTRACT DEADLINEFriday, October 25, 2013 11:59pm CDT

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