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by Chip Hennen Redwood City, CA (January 26, 2011) – EndoGastric Solutions (EGS), the recognized leader in the emerging field of Natural Orifice Surgery (NOS), today announced that the second annual Advanced Techniques in Transoral Fundoplication CME course will be held February 3-4 in Denver, CO. Tailored to the needs of physicians and OR/GI staff with an interest in the transoral approach to treating GERD, the Advanced Techniques course features a world-class faculty and observation of four live surgery procedures. Course attendance is anticipated to surpass last year's attendance of 110 surgeons. Course directors Reginald C. Bell, MD (Englewood, CO) and Steven S. Rothenberg, MD (Denver, CO) will be joined by faculty members Donald O. Castell, MD (Charleston, SC), Katherine D. Freeman NP, MSN (Englewood, CO), Philip D. Hanna, MD (Denver, CO), Brant K. Oelschlager, MD (Seattle, WA) and Glenn Ihde, MD (Dallas, TX). The course will be delivered over two days. Didactic lectures will optimize patient evaluation and selection, explore variations in TIF technique, and provide a deeper understanding of TIF for a range of GERD applications gained in over 5000 procedures worldwide. Live procedure observation will feature:
New this year, the course will also offer a breakout session specifically designed for the assistant in surgery. This one-hour session will include an overview of TIF technology, initial setup, and step-by-step review of the procedure with a focus on obtaining appropriate visualization. The majority of the session will be guided hands-on experience in scope handling and exposure during the procedure. “We are proud that Dr. Bell and the world-class faculty of the Advanced Techniques in Transoral Fundoplication course continue to advance the science and techniques surrounding our technology,” commented Thierry Thaure, President and Chief Executive Officer of EndoGastric Solutions. “This course will allow surgeons from all over the world to keep pace with the rapid developments in the TIF procedure as it continues to redefine the standard of care for the treatment of GERD.” For more information or to register for the course, go to www.advancedTIFcourse.com.
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