Course Description

A new technique presented by Dr. Matthew R. Albert at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2010 Annual Meeting,* Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) gives the Colorectal surgeon the ability to expand their skills to include the use of local excision from the distal rectum to the mid and proximal rectum. TAMIS enables the resection of benign and malignant lesions in the rectum using new advanced access devices and standard laparoscopic instrumentation. This is a one-day course designed for advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgeons who wish to explore TAMIS using the GelPOINT path transanal access platform. The course will include a didactic session, live TAMIS surgery, and a hands-on workshop. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of TAMIS procedural techniques and instrumentation. The program is limited to 10 participants to maximize the hands-on experience.

TAMIS Preceptors

Matt Albert, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery
Florida Hospital South

Procedure:
TAMIS
Lab Facility:
Florida Hospital Lab

Theresa DeBeche-Adams, MD

Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery
Florida Hospital Sout

Procedure:
TAMIS
Lab Facility:
Florida Hospital Lab

Sergio Larach, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery
Florida Hospital South

Procedure:
TAMIS
Lab Facility:
Florida Hospital Lab

Elisabeth C. McLemore, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
UCSD Medical Center
Moores Cancer Center

Procedure:
TAMIS
Lab Facility:
Center for the Future of Surgery, UCSD