1. science
2. medicine
3. surgery

COMPLEX
GENERAL
SURGERY
25-27
09
CAIRNS
2015 GSA ASM | PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
DEAR COLLEAGUES,
On behalf of General Surgeons Australia and the Organising Committee, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us in
Tropical North Queensland for the 6th Annual Scientific Meeting – Complex General Surgery.
This year will see a first for the ASM, with Day 1 of the program being a combined day with the Australian and New Zealand
Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary Association (ANZHPBA) Annual Scientific Meeting. The program, which includes the
addition of co-convenor Mr Nicholas O’Rourke FRACS, will cover updates in the contemporary management of complex
emergency HPB disorders commonly seen by the General Surgeon, followed by an afternoon of case presentations demonstrating
helpful techniques in HPB/General Surgery.
Day 2 and 3 will see the continuation of the ASM’s primary focus - Complex General Surgery - across all sub-specialties. The
ASM will be our platform to bring key issues and complexities of General Surgery to the forefront. These are issues that all
Specialist General Surgeons face, no matter which sub-speciality they have chosen. Complexities of gallbladder surgery, the
hostile abdomen, bile duct injury, laparoscopic versus open for unilateral hernia, early re-operative abdominal surgery, and
principles of re-operation are just some of the areas to be investigated, and options to ‘get out of trouble’ will be considered.
These complex and difficult facets of General Surgery will resonate with anyone working in the field of General Surgery.
The program will have wide appeal, aided by the very best national and international speakers who will present to you a thoughtprovoking and evocative program that will resonate with all General Surgical Consultants, Trainees and associated medical
personnel. International Guest speakers include Dr Sivasuriya Sivaganesh from Colombo, Mr John Moorehead from Belfast,
President - Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland, and Prof Kemal Deen from Colombo, President Elect - The
College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka. Additionally, Vascular Surgeon Dr John Swinnen from Sydney will speak of his first-hand
overseas experiences with Médecins Sans Frontières - Doctors Without Borders. This will be a must-see session!
Colourful and vibrant Cairns will provide the perfect base for the meeting. The Pullman Cairns International provides world class
facilities within a luxury hotel, and the City itself has an eclectic mix of city culture and stunning nature. The gateway to the Great
Barrier Reef offers you everything you’ll need for your meeting stay, then continue the experience by exploring the surrounding
areas including the amazing beaches of Palm Cove and tropical rainforests of Port Douglas.
This year’s official events include the Welcome Reception - Tacos & Tequila at the Pool deck, and the Social Spectacular at
Tanks Arts Centre in the tropical Cairns Botanical Gardens. The Welcome Reception (free for delegates) will be a fun few hours
of Mexican Fiesta down by the beautiful Pullman Cairns International Pooldeck. The Social Spectacular will include a dazzling
evening of decadent food and wine, great company, and sensational entertainment - all the while experiencing the World War II
history of Cairns - The Tanks Arts Centre.
We would like to acknowledge and express our thanks to the support shown from our industry partners, this meeting would not
be as comprehensive without their continued support.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tropical North Queensland this September.
Assoc Prof Alan de Costa, FRACS
Scientific Convenor
Dr Sam Baker, FRACS
Scientific Convenor
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ASM SNAPSHOT
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ACUTE NEUROTRAUMA MANAGEMENT | RURAL
Details TBC
TRAINEES’ DAY - TRANSPLANT & VASCULAR
Pullman Reef Hotel
TRAINEES’ DINNER - FELLOWSHIP EXAM PREPARATION
NuNu Restaurant, Palm Cove
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ASM DAY 1 | COMBINED ANZHPBA PROGRAM
Pullman Cairns International
BREAKFAST SESSION | BONGIORNO’S NATIONAL NETWORK
Pullman Cairns International - Details TBC
WELCOME RECEPTION | TACOS & TEQUILA
Pool Deck, Pullman Cairns International (free for registered delegates)
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ASM SNAPSHOT
CONT...
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ASM DAY 2
Pullman Cairns International (half-day)
BREAKFAST SESSION | BONGIORNO’S NATIONAL NETWORK
Pullman Cairns International - Details TBC
BREAKFAST SESSION - THE USE OF BIOSYNTHETIC MESH IN HERNIA SURGERY & ABDOMINAL
WALL RECONSTRUCTION | PRESENTED BY WL GORE & ASSOCIATES
Pullman Cairns International
THE SOCIAL SPECTACULAR DINNER
Tank No 3, Tanks Art Centre
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ASM DAY
Pullman Cairns International (final day of program)
ASM CONCLUSION
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SCIENTIFIC CONVENORS
ASSOC PROF ALAN DE COSTA | FRACS
Assoc Prof Alan de Costa qualified in medicine in Dublin, and did his internship in Port Moresby
before returning to Dublin to commence his surgical training. This was continued in the United Kingdom,
and he returned to Australia as one of the foundation surgeons in the new Mt Druitt Hospital in
Western Sydney.
In 2000 he moved to Cairns where he worked as a VMO in Cairns Base Hospital, and since 2010 as
Associate Professor of Surgery at James Cook University, Cairns Clinical School.
Alan has a longstanding interest in acute and emergency surgery, and is involved in undergraduate
and post-graduate surgical education.
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DR SAM BAKER | FRACS
Dr Sam Baker was born in Rockhampton and educated in Biloela, Toowoomba, and Brisbane. Sam graduated
from Medicine (MBBS) at the University of Queensland in 1993. After an intern and house officer year in
Townsville and Bowen he completed his basic and advanced surgical training at Westmead Hospital in
Sydney and the Royal Brisbane Hospital. Advanced laparoscopic training was obtained from Dr George
Fielding, Dr Les Nathanson, and Dr Nick O’Rourke whilst at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. He was awarded
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2000.
Since obtaining his FRACS, Sam has obtained further advanced laparoscopic surgical skills and bariatric
surgical training at Mount Sinai, New York with Dr Michel Gagner and other institutions in Brisbane, Sydney,
Melbourne, and Perth.
Sam has been in Townsville since 2003 practising a diverse range of General Surgery including his special
interests of upper gastrointestinal, bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery including adrenalectomy,
splenectomy, pancreatectomy, colorectal, and hernia surgery. He works in both the private and public
hospitals. He provides outreach surgical services to Ingham.
Sam is a member of General Surgeons Australia, Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand,
Australasian Trauma Society, and the Australian Medical Association. He has been the North Queensland
AMA representative from 2006-2011 and was previously General Surgery Councillor and Deputy Treasurer
of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is and has been on many committees involved in patient
safety and clinical governance both in the public and private sectors.
He lives with his partner Megan and twin girls. Outside of medicine, his interests include travel, photography,
cricket, rugby union, cycling, and motorsport.
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KEY SPEAKERS
PROF KEMAL DEEN | MBBS, MD, MS, FRCS (Ed),
Professor Kemal Deen is a Sri Lankan academic surgeon, and a consultant in Gastro-Intestinal
Surgery. Currently, he is the President of the College of Surgeons and Chairman of the Arthur C
Clarke institute for modern technologies in Sri Lanka. He was senior professor of surgery and chair at
the University of Kelaniya Medical School, Sri Lanka where he was the founder professor and head of
the department from 1998 - 2014.
Kemal’s academic degrees are MBBS (Peradeniya), MD (Birmingham), MS (Colombo), and FRCS
(Glasgow). His interests are in surgical training and mentoring, colorectal cancer and disorders of the
pelvic floor. He has published extensively in colon and rectal cancer and the pelvic floor.
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MR JOHN MOOREHEAD | FRCS (Ed)
President - Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI)
Mr John Moorehead qualified at the Queens University of Belfast in 1978 and obtained his FRCS (Ed) in 1982.
He gained his MD for colorectal cancer research in 1986 and for this was also awarded the Sir Richard Havelock-Charles Scholarship and Gold Medal by Queen’s University. Following this he spent one year working with
Professor John Wong in the Queen Mary Hospital and the University of Hong Kong.
In 1989 he was appointed Senior Lecturer in Surgery at the Queens University of Belfast working with Professor
Brian Rowlands. At the same time he was appointed Director of the N.Ireland Colorectal Cancer Register. In
1992 he was appointed to his current post as a Colorectal Surgeon in the Ulster Hospital Belfast and Honorary
Senior Lecturer at Queens University. In this present post he has held the positions of Clinical Director for
Cancer Services, Elective Care Reform and General Surgery. He is President of the Irish Association of
Coloproctology and a member of the Management Board of the Irish Society of Gastroenterology.
For the last sixteen years he has taught on surgical skills courses in the UK and overseas. He was elected to
the Council of the ASGBI in 2006, and in 2010 was appointed as Honorary Secretary and Director of Operations
of the Association. At the end of 2012 he was elected to the position of Vice-President of the Association for
the period 2013 and 2014 and President for 2015 and 2016.
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KEY SPEAKERS
CONT...
DR SIVASURIYA SIVAGANESH, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Ed)
Dr Sivasuriya Sivaganesh is a Sri Lankan General Surgeon with a special interest in Hepatobiliary and
Pancreatic (HPB) Surgery. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of
Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and an Honorary Consultant Surgeon at the National
Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo - the major tertiary care centre in the country.
He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo in 1998, entered the surgical
training program in 2001 and obtained the MS Surgery (Colombo) in 2005. Following his surgical
training in Sri Lanka he proceeded to the United Kingdom in 2006 on a Commonwealth Scholarship
where he obtained a PhD in transplantation immunology at the University of Cambridge. He also spent
a year as a clinical fellow in HPB and transplantation at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. He
was also awarded a Commonwealth Clinical Fellowship in liver transplantation at King’s College
Hospital in London in 2014-15.
He is a member of the Board of Study in General Surgery at the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
in Sri Lanka and an examiner at postgraduate examinations. He was assistant secretary and council
member of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka and is currently the secretary of the Sri Lanka
Society of Gastroenterology. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and
Edinburgh and an editor of the Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery.
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DR JOHN SWINNEN | FRACS (GENERAL), FRACS (VASCULAR)
Vascular Surgeon, Westmead Hospital; Surgeon, Médecins Sans Frontières
Dr John Swinnen has worked as a surgeon for over 35 years. He completed his medical training at the
University of Otago, New Zealand, and undertook fellowship in the United Kingdom.
He first joined Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2011 and has since been on five assignments with the
organisation. John has extensive experience performing surgery on victims of conflict and trauma and is
currently based in Al-Shifa Hospital Gaza, treating victims who have been injured by war.
When John is not placed on field with MSF, he works as a Vascular Surgeon at the Department of Surgery in
Westmead Hospital. He also holds a position as lecturer for clinical surgery at the University of Sydney’s
Medical School.
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PROGRAM
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ANZHPBA COMBINED PROGRAM - AM
08:30
Welcome
Michael Donovan & Arthur Richardson
08:40
Cholecystectomy issues - Polyps and asymptomatic stones
Val Usatoff
08:55
Bile duct injury - Incidence and management
Thomas O’Rourke
09:10
Bile duct injury in a developing country
Sivasuriya Sivaganesh
09:30
Lap or open cholecystectomy techniques
Video vignettes of surgical approaches to easy and complex
cholecystectomy
Val Usatoff, Thomas O’Rourke,
Sivasuriya Sivaganesh
10:30
Morning Tea with Industry
THE PANCREAS
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11:00
Fluid management in pancreatitis
De Wet Potgieter
11:15
Surgery for pancreatitis - When and how
Anubhav Mittal
11:30
Pancreaticoduodenal trauma
Charles Pilgrim
11:50
Free papers and discussion
12:30
Training in HPB surgery in Australasia
Nicholas O’Rourke
12:45
Discussion and Q&A
Panel
13:00
Lunch with Industry
ANZHPBA COMBINED PROGRAM - PM
BILE DUCT STONES
14:00
Overview and techniques of transcystic clearance
Leslie Nathanson
14:20
ERCP options
Daniel Croagh
14:40
Choledochotomy/bypass
Mohammed Ballal
15:00
Case presentation
Trainees
15:30
Afternoon Tea with Industry
THE LIVER
16:00
Liver trauma - A systematic approach
Richard Bryant
16:15
Colorectal liver metastases update
David Yeo
16:30
ERAS for liver surgery - For all?
Ronald van Dam
17:00
Case Presentations
17:20
Summation and Q&A
17:30
Day 1 Conclusion
17:30
Welcome Reception - Tacos & Tequila
Panel
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PROGRAM
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ASM PROGRAM - DAY 2
COMPLEX ACUTE GENERAL SURGERY | WHEN THERE IS A HOLE IN SOMETHING
09:00
Complex appendicitis
Donald Cameron
09:20
Perforated diverticulitis
Damien Petersen
09:40
Perforated duodenal ulcer
Sivasuriya Sivaganesh
10:00
KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
Anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery
Yik-Hong Ho
10:30
Morning Tea with Industry
COMPLEXITIES IN OTHER LANDS
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11:00
Free papers
11:05
Free papers
11:10
Free papers
11:15
Free papers
11:20
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Complex surgery in Sri Lanka
Kemal Deen
11:50
Complex Case 1 | Young woman with an acute abdomen
Pieter Prinsloo
12:00
Complex Case 2 | Decision making in a patient with carcinoid
Donald Cameron
12:10
Complex Case 3 | Severe pancreatitis with an open abdomen
Merwe Hartslief
12:20
MSF Surgical Missions | Tales from the frontline
Dr John Swinnen
13:00
Lunch with Industry
14:00
Day 2 conclusion
18:30
Social Spectacular
PROGRAM
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ASM PROGRAM - DAY 3
COMPLEX ELECTIVE GENERAL SURGERY
09:00
The hostile abdomen | Assessment and operation
Pieter Prinsloo
09:20
Reversal of Hartmann’s Procedure
Damien Petersen
09:40
Dealing with locally advanced but resectable
abdominal malignancy
Kemal Deen
10:00
Discussion and Q&A
Panel
10:10
Free papers
10:15
Free papers
10:20
Free papers
10:25
Free papers
10:30
Morning Tea with Industry
11:00
Steps in controlling massive bleeding
from the liver and pelvis
Roxanne Wu
11:30
The management of ano-rectal trauma
Kemal Deen
12:00
Massive transfusion protocols for intra-abdominal bleeding
De Wet Potgieter
12:30
TBC
TBC
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PROGRAM
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER | 2015
ASM PROGRAM - DAY 3 cont...
AM I THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB?
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13:00
Lunch with Industry
14:00
Dealing with adverse outcomes
John Moorehead
14:30
Can Australian Trainees benefit from training in South Asia?
Kemal Deen
Sivasuriya Sivaganesh
14:40
How do I know I am doing a good job?
John Hack
14:55
Research Awards and ASM conclusion
Michael Donovan
15:00
Conclusion
WORKSHOPS
ACUTE NEUROTRAUMA MANAGEMENT | RURAL
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER | 2015
VENUE - TBC
FULL-DAY - START AND FINISH TIME TBC
REGISTRATION FEE | $300 COLLEGE MEMBER | $375 NON-MEMBER
Only 20 places – Register early to avoid disappointment
Surgeons will gain the skills to deal with cases of neurotrauma in the rural setting, where the urgency of a
case or difficulties in transporting a patient demand rapid surgically-applied relief of pressure on the brain.
Importantly, the workshop teaches these skills using equipment typically available in smaller hospitals,
including the Hudson Brace.
Participants will develop a capacity to accurately evaluate whether on-the-spot treatment, using the
procedures learned, is required.
They will also learn to perform, through demonstration and practice on human cadaveric material:
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A burr-hole procedure with Hudson Brace
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Tap-shunt procedure
TARGET GROUP
Rural Orthopaedic and General Surgeons | Rural Clinicians | International Medical Graduates |
Trainees.
Please visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for registration information.
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BREAKFAST SESSIONS
BONGIORNO’S NATIONAL NETWORK
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER | 2015
PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL
07:00 - 08:30
REGISTRATION FEE - FREE
BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Please visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for session updates
THE USE OF BIOSYNTHETIC MESH IN HERNIA SURGERY &
ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | 2015
VENUE - PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL
07:30 - 09:00
REGISTRATION FEE - FREE
BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Presented by WL GORE & ASSOCIATES
Please visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for session updates
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BREAKFAST SESSIONS
BONGIORNO’S NATIONAL NETWORK
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | 2015
PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL
07:30 - 09:00
REGISTRATION FEE - FREE
BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Please visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for session updates
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
CLOSING FRIDAY 19 JUNE | 2015
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS
Abstracts are now being accepted from the following, for presentation in the free-paper sessions of the
Scientific Program:
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General Surgical Trainees
General Surgical Younger Fellows
General Surgical International Medical Graduates
Non-accredited Registrars
Medical Students
Interns/PGY2
Please note the following important information prior to submitting your abstract:
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The title should be brief and explicit
Research papers should follow the format of: Purpose, methodology, results and conclusion
Excluding title, authors (full given names plus family name) and institution, your abstract must not
exceed 250 words. References are to be included in this allowance
If an abstract is selected for a poster presentation, your poster must be A0 1189mm H x 841mm W
(portrait orientation only).
The acceptance, timing, presentation and discussion of all papers is at the discretion of the ASM Organising
Committee. All submitted papers will be reviewed by the GSA Research and Scholarships Committee
following the close of the abstract submission process on Friday 19 June 2015.
Successful applicants will be notified by email advising of either a poster or verbal presentation:
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Verbal presentations will be held during the free-paper sessions of the ASM program on Friday 25,
Saturday 26 OR Sunday 27 September
Poster presentations will include the submission of a poster (as specified above), plus selected
applicants must present a two-minute presentation of their work, standing alongside their poster, to the
judging panel, on a designated day at a designated time, during the ASM Program.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
The online abstract submission process will close at AEST 17:00 on Friday 19 June 2015. Abstracts will
not be accepted after this date.
To submit your abstract, and for further information please visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au
PRIZES
JOHN HAM MEDAL
Awarded to the best paper presented by a General Surgery SET Trainee or Provisional Fellow who submits
an abstract based on research undertaken during current or previous research towards a higher degree
including a Masters or PhD research. The prize includes the John Ham Medal and $2,500 to be used
towards attendance at the 2016 RACS ASC.
NOEL NEWTON AWARD
Awarded to the best paper presented by one a General Surgery SET Trainee, IMG, non-accredited registrar,
intern/PGY2 or medical student. The prize includes the Noel Newton Medal and $5,000 to be used towards
attendance at the 2016 ASGBI Annual Congress.
GSA RESEARCH AWARD
Awarded to the best research paper presented by a General Surgery SET Trainee, IMG, non-accredited
registrar, intern/PGY2 or medical student who is involved in full-time clinical practice. The prize includes
$2,500 to be used towards attendance at the 2016 RACS ASC.
HERNIA AWARD
Awarded to the best scientific research paper presented in the area of Hernia Surgery valued at $500. This
award is proudly sponsored by the NSW and ACT Hernia Study Group.
AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER CICD/ISDS PRIZE
Awarded to the best original scientific paper presented in the area of Gastrointestinal Surgery. This prize is
valued at $500 and is proudly sponsored by the Australian Chapter of CICD/ISDS.
GSA POSTER AWARD
Awarded to the best original scientific poster. This prize is valued at $500.
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TRAVEL GRANTS
PACIFIC ISLAND AND SOUTH EAST ASIA
Pacific Island and South East Asian Surgeons and Surgical Trainees are invited to apply for the 2015 Pacific
Island and South East Asia Travel Grants.
Established by General Surgeons Australia, the travel grants are designed to assist successful applicants
with travel to Australia to attend the Trainees’ Day and Annual Scientific Meeting in order to obtain further
education and training in the areas of General Surgery.
The 2015 GSA ASM will be held in Cairns, Australia from 25-27 September 2015 and will focus on
complexities of General Surgery. The scientific program will include some of the best industry
professionals from across Australia as well as international key speakers.
Up to four (4) travel grants will be awarded to outstanding Pacific Island or South East Asian Surgeons or
Surgical Trainees in General Surgery. Each grant consists of up to AUD$5,000 to be put towards full ASM
registration including associated courses and/or workshops, and economy travel expenses and
accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete the Pacific Island & South East Asian Travel Grant Application Form and include a
letter of application, a brief curriculum vitae and two (2) written professional references.
To download the application form, and for further information please visit www.generalsurgeons.com.au
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
Monday 18 May 2015
ENQUIRIES
Karen Liu - Research & Scholarships Coordinator
P 61 8 8239 0822
E [email protected]
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OFFICIAL SOCIAL EVENTS
TRAINEES’ DINNER | FELLOWSHIP EXAM PREPARATION
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
NUNU RESTAURANT, PALM COVE
19:00 - 23:00
$88 INC GST
Come and join us for an informative yet relaxed evening at the renowned NuNu - the only absolute
beachfront restaurant in Palm Cove, just metres from the Coral Sea.
Enjoy amazing food in a spectacular location while hearing from guest speakers - Fellowship Examiner
Assoc Prof Christopher Pyke, and recent successful Fellowship Exam applicant Dr Tobias Evans. Both will
provide insightful and unique knowledge on how to best approach the Fellowship Examination.
The evening is aimed at General Surgery SET Trainees and IMGs, regardless of whether you are sitting the
exam soon, or well into the future. Medical Students and other interested parties are also welcome to
attend.
As well as being informative, this dinner also provides a great opportunity to network with your General
Surgery colleagues and peers in an informal environment.
INCLUSIONS
• Dinner and beverages
• Educational content
• Return transfers departing from Cairns
Visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for further information and to register or
complete the paper registration form on page 26.
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OFFICIAL SOCIAL EVENTS
WELCOME RECEPTION | TACOS & TEQUILA
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
POOL DECK | PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL
17:30 - 19:30
$FREE FOR REGISTERED DELEGATES | ADDITIONAL TICKETS $44 INC GST
Join us poolside immediately following the conclusion of the Day 1 program for a fun filled evening of Tacos
and Tequila!
If you like your food hot and spicy and your drinks cool and refreshing, then the Pool Deck is where you’ll
want to be.
INCLUSIONS
• Taco Stand
• Taquitos
• Mexican Street Corn
• Welcome Margarita Mexicana, selected beverages
Visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for further information and to register or complete the paper registration
form on page 26.
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OFFICIAL SOCIAL EVENTS
THE SOCIAL SPECTACULAR
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
TANK 3 | TANKS ARTS CENTRE
18:30 - 23:30
$140 INC GST
We invite you to join us for a spectacular evening of decadent food and wine, great company, and sensational
entertainment - all the while experiencing the World War II history of Cairns - The Tanks Arts Centre.
Located within the tropical Cairns Botanical Gardens stands three concrete fuel tanks, purpose built for the
Royal Australian Navy in 1944 to aid their efforts during the WWII Pacific War. What is today an arts centre
and cultural precinct was once an integral part of the war effort by storing crude type furnace oil that was
pumped through an underground pipeline to a fuelling jetty in Trinity Inlet, to fuel Australian, American, and
British Ships.
These impressive, industrial tanks will provide a perfect backdrop for a fabulous and spectacular evening!
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks under the rainforest canopy, taking in a performance by The Vocalettes who will
transform you to yesteryear with their faithful recreation of the best loved songs of the 1940s. Re-live the
glamour and energy of war time entertainment when the stockings were sheer and the harmonies tight as
they take you on a radio hall style journey through the music of the era.
Enjoy a decadent three-course dinner prepared by the renowned Roux Blond Creative Catering within the
industrial bowels of Tanks 3. Finish the evening off in style on the dance floor with swinging hits performed
by big band style group Top7.
Please note that this event has limited capacity.
INCLUSIONS
• Pre-dinner drinks
• Three-course dinner & beverages
• Entertainment
• Return transfers
Visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au for further information and to register or
complete the paper registration form on page 26.
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The use of Biosynthetic Mesh in Hernia Repair
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Bongiorno’s National Network Breakfast Session (SAT)
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has subsequently sold out, the dollar amount where applicable will not be
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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
CME ACTIVITY
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSURE
Close of Business AEST 17:00 Monday 24 August 2015
This educational activity has been approved for the RACS
CPD Program. Fellows who participate can claim one point
per hour up to a maximum of 14 hours in Category 4:
Maintenance of Clinical Knowledge and Skills.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSURE
Close of Business AEST 17:00 Friday 19 June 2015
THE VENUE
Pullman Cairns International | 17 Abbott Street | CAIRNS
The ASM Scientific Program will be presented in the Grand
Ballroom across the three days.
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The Grand Ballroom | Ground Level
The Exhibition will be held across two levels - the Ballroom
Foyer and the Foyer Lounge
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Ballroom Foyer | Ground Level
Foyer Lounge | Level One
Wheelchair access is available for The Grand Ballroom,
Grand Ballroom Foyer, and the Foyer Lounge.
REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk will be located in the Ballroom
Foyer - Ground Level. Registered delegates are invited to
collect their name badge and satchel during the following
hours:
Thursday 24 September | 16:00 - 18:00
Friday 25 September | 07:00 - 17:30
Saturday 26 September | 07:30 - 14:00
Sunday 27 September | 08:30 - 15:00
On site registration for all ticketed events will be available
during these hours.
EXHIBITION
All morning and afternoon teas, and lunches will be held
in the Industry Exhibition Area on all three days of the
Scientific Program.
INTENTION TO PHOTOGRAPH
Please be advised that photographs may be taken during
the meeting on behalf of GSA and may be reproduced.
REGISTRATION
FULL REGISTRATION
The full registration fee entitles the delegate to attend the
three-day Scientific Program encompassing Friday 25,
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, and includes one
ticket per registration to the Welcome Reception (additional
tickets must be purchased), but excludes the Trainees’ Day,
workshops and remaining official social events. Morning
and afternoon teas, and lunches are included where applicable and will be served in the Industry Exhibition Area.
DAY REGISTRATION
Day only or two-day registration entitles the delegate to
attend either one or two days of the Scientific Program
applicable to the corresponding days that are indicated
upon registration. Registration includes one ticket per
registration to the Welcome Reception (registration must
include Friday 25 September), but excludes the Trainees’
Day, workshops and remaining official social events. Morning and afternoon teas, and lunches are included where
applicable and will be served in the Industry Exhibition Area
on registered day/s. When registering for one or two-day
registration you must nominate the day/s you wish to attend.
WORKSHOPS
The registration fee where applicable, for all workshops is
an additional fee to full, one-day and/or two-day registration.
OFFICIAL SOCIAL EVENTS
The registration fee for all official social events is an
additional fee to full, one-day and/or two-day registration
apart from the Welcome Reception whereby registration
will include one Welcome Reception Ticket per registered
delegate where applicable.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please visit asm.generalsurgeons.com.au to register
online.
Alternatively please complete the enclosed registration
form and return as directed.
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ACCOMMODATION
PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL
The iconic Pullman Cairns International is located in the heart of Cairns, opposite the Casino and only a minute’s
walk from the Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal.
Guest rooms are a minimum of 40 square meters, all with private balconies and marble bathrooms. The
stunning, “Colonial Style” lobby and bar is the perfect location to entertain friends, clients, or work colleagues.
The hotel’s private pool deck is the largest in Cairns with two swimming pools, heated Jacuzzi and lush
tropical landscaped gardens. Coco’s Restaurant - considered Cairns best Seafood buffet - is available
Thursday to Sunday, alternately try the a-la-carte menu for lunch and dinner seven days a week. During the
day why not spoil yourself with a decadent high tea - delights from the hotels own pastry chef are available in
the lobby bar from 10:00am daily.
CITY/MOUNTAIN VIEW ROOM
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Room Only - $189
Room + Breakfast for One - $209
Room + Breakfast for Two - $229
These luxurious rooms with private balconies include your choice of a queen sized bed or two double
beds. Each room features in-built wardrobes plus Pullman Cairns International robes to make you truly
feel like you’re on holidays. Bathrooms are also spacious, featuring classic Italian marble. Your balcony
includes furniture to sit and enjoy the view over the lush tropical mountains beyond the lights of this
tropical city. Inside the room, a comfortable table and chairs allows for reading, play or chat, plus a
desk is provided for work. Internet can be connected via Wi-Fi or network cable.
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HARBOUR VIEW ROOM
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Room Only - $209
Room + Breakfast for One - $229
Room + Breakfast for Two - $249
Watch the boats make their way to and from the Great Barrier Reef each day from your private balcony, or get
up early and see the sun rise over the Coral Sea. Relax and sleep in… Your bedding configuration consists of
your choice of either one queen bed, or two double beds. Built-in wardrobes and luggage storage will provide
plenty of room for your belongings and Pullman Cairns International robes are provided for that feeling of true
luxury. In the bathroom you’ll find plenty of space, Italian marble, and backheated mirrors to avoid fog. If you’re
here to work, our rooms contain a desk with your choice of network cable or Wi-Fi internet, plus plenty of
space to relax. A comfortable table and soft chairs by the glass windows is perfect for enjoying in room dining,
watching television, or enjoying a drink while admiring the view.
TO BOOK
Online accommodation booking is not available.
To book either room option, please complete the Accommodation Booking Form on page 30 and return to
Graeme Wellings | E [email protected] | F 61 7 4031 1801 | P 61 7 4050 2152.
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PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL BOOKING FORM
Reference Number 1323452 - General Surgeons Australia
Please complete and return to Graeme Wellings | E [email protected] | F 61 7 4031 1801 | P 61 7 4050 2152
CONTACT DETAILS (please print clearly in block capitals)
Name
Address
State
Email
P/Code
Country
Preferred Phone No.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Please select one option for accommodation at Pullman Cairns International
City/Mountain View Room | $189.00 Room Only
Harbour View Room | $209.00 Room Only
Number of Guests
Adults
Children
Infants
Total Number of Nights Required
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Twin Bed
Queen Bed
Breakfast | $20 per person per day (this rate is only applicable if pre-booked at time of reservation)
Number of Breakfasts
Booking Comments | Special Requests
FLIGHT | TRAVEL INFORMATION
Arrival Date, Time & Flight Number
Departure Date, Time & Flight Number
PAYMENT DETAILS
The credit card details provided will be used to secure the accommodation booking. Payment will be deducted upon check-out. | Please see cancellation policy below
Credit Card
AMEX
Diners
Visa
MasterCard
Credit Card Number:
Exp ________ / ________
Name on Card
Signature
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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If the guest staying at the hotel is not the cardholder and charges are to be debited against the above card, please attach a photocopy of the front and back of the credit card. If this not received prior to
check in, the guest will be charged upon check-out.
Please note - if you are settling your final account with a credit card, a credit card transaction fee of 1.5% applies.
Credit card details MUST be provided to confirm the booking.
All bookings are confirmed subject to availability at the time of booking request, confirmed in writing by the hotel.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your reservation may be cancelled without penalty if cancelled more than 30 days prior to your booking arrival date. If cancelled within 30 days of arrival, the nominated credit card will be charged the equivalent to one (1) night’s accommodation. If cancelled within seven (7) days a 100% cancellation fee will be incurred.
GUARANTEED CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES
Check-in is at 02:00pm and check-out is 11:00am
OFFICE USE ONLY
RESERVATION #
CONFIRMED BY
TRAINEES’
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TRANSPLANT
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SURGERY
TRAINEES’ DAY PROGRAM
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2015 | PULLMAN REEF HOTEL CAIRNS
DETAILS
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER | 2015
One day prior to the ASM
PULLMAN REEF HOTEL CAIRNS
Directly opposite the ASM venue Pullman Cairns International
08:00 - 17:30
Trainees’ Dinner in Palm Cove to follow
SCIENTIFIC CONVENORS
Dr Nancy Suh, FRACS | Dr Timothy Furlong, FRACS
SPEAKERS
Shlomo Cohney, FRACS
Michael Fink, FRACS
Timothy Furlong, FRACS
Alan Saunder, FRACS
Nancy Suh, FRACS
Benjamin Thomson, FRACS
Timothy Wagner, FRACS
Roxanne Wu, FRACS
TO REGISTER
REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO ALL GENERAL SURGERY
SET Trainees | IMGs | Consultants | Medical Professionals
COST
$99 Inc. GST
TO REGISTER
Please complete the enclosed registration form or to register online please visit
asm.generalsurgeons.com.au
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PROGRAM
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER | 2015
TRAINEES’ DAY AM
DONOR
08:00
Welcome
08:30
Kidney - Live donor assessment
Timothy Furlong
09:00
Deceased donor assessment
Timothy Furlong
Shlomo Cohney
09:30
Deceased donor retrieval
Michael Fink
10:00
Morning Tea
RECIPIENT
10:30
Immunology
Shlomo Cohney
11:00
Liver transplant
Michael Fink
11:30
Kidney transplant
Nancy Suh
12:00
Pancreas transplant
Alan Saunder
12:30
Lunch
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PROGRAM CONTINUED
TRAINEES’ DAY PM
VASCULAR
13:30
Arterial disease
Alan Saunder
14:00
Venous disease
Timothy Wagner
14:30
Diabetic foot
Roxanne Wu
15:00
Vascular access
Nancy Suh
15:30
Afternoon Tea
TRAUMA
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16:00
Neck trauma
Benjamin Thomson
16:30
Limb trauma
Timothy Wagner
17:00
Trunk
Benjamin Thomson
17:30
Conclusion
19:00
Trainees’ Dinner | NuNu Palm Cove
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GSA
ASM
29, 30 SEP
01 OCT
MELBOURNE