Ethicon Professional Education Program Guide Thoracic Surgery

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1 Ethicon Professional Education Program Guide Thoracic Surgery Nationwide availability, countless opportunities Designed for a variety of healthcare providers

2 Ethicon Professional Education Program Guide Ethicon offers a wide range of professional education experiences with top-tier faculty around the country. This Guide provides brief descriptions of these robust offerings to help connect surgeons and other healthcare providers with their next professional development opportunity. In addition to national opportunities, programs can be tailored for your area contact an Ethicon representative for more information. To find your local representative, call toll free ETH.ICON Faculty, dates, locations and topics are subject to change

3 Thoracic Surgery Advanced Techniques in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) This preceptorship is designed for cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons and their surgical teams (scrub PA, SA, RNFA, CST etc.) who wish to learn more about VATS Lobectomy and Segmentectomy. Surgical team members will join their surgeon in interacting with the faculty's OR team to refine their clinical skills and discuss ways to improve patient outcomes. Instruction on the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family will be emphasized, and faculty will be available for discussion and case review throughout the day. Robotic Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS): Refining the Skills of the Surgical Team Interactive OR preceptorship for those interested in refining their robotic-assisted thoracic procedure skills. The program will address patient selection, procedural indications and contraindications, and techniques. Instruction on the safe and effective use of non-robotic bedside instrumentation, including the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family will be emphasized. 3

4 Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy: A Practical, Hands-on Experience This preceptorship with inanimate laboratory experience is designed for thoracic surgeons and their surgical teams who have experience performing Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and wish to perform VATS Lobectomy. Instruction on the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family will be emphasized, and learners will have the opportunity to practice surgical techniques. Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Course The course will address patient selection, procedural indications and contraindications, techniques, and management of potential complications. Case review will emphasize the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family. A faculty led, hands-on cadaver lab will allow the learner to utilize instrumentation and employ surgical techniques discussed in the program. Advanced Thoracic Surgery Roundtable Interactive course includes a discussion on the latest clinical data and surgical techniques for advanced thoracic surgery, and then allows course participants to share and present challenging cases. Participants will discuss the safe and effective use of Ethicon products, including best practices for traditional, VATS, and robotic-assisted approaches. Topics in Thoracic Surgery: A Primer for Residents and Fellows This program provides the thoracic Fellow or I-6 resident with opportunities to engage in discussions regarding the latest advances in thoracic surgery. Interactive sessions will address patient selection, skills for managing potential complications, and other topics in thoracic surgery and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS). Hands-on inanimate tissue labs will emphasize the safe and effective use of Ethicon products. Program will also include didactic sessions, group discussion, formal Q&A sessions, and extensive video case review. 4

5 Online Programs Thoracic Lobectomy: Open to Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) This distance learning program is designed for thoracic or general surgeons who currently perform open lobectomy procedures and are considering adopting a VATS approach. Didactic approach will address patient selection, procedural indications and contraindications, procedural techniques, learning curve, and management of potential complications. Video case reviews will emphasize the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family. Surgical Support Services Surgical Assistant and Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery This program provides the surgical assistant with the most updated information on safe and effective use of Ethicon products in minimally invasive surgery. Didactic sessions will discuss advanced suture technologies, energy modalities, stapling instrumentation, OR teamwork, and OR set up. Lab experience will focus on the safe and effective use of the HARMONIC Product Family, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, and ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler in minimally invasive procedures. Enabling Supply Chain Excellence This course provides in-depth information about Ethicon s supply chain tools. Course will encourage discussions with peers in the industry; experts from Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. will be available to answer questions. OR Educators Course Considering the rapidly changing technologies used in the operating room, it is essential that OR Educators have access to best practices in nursing education. Case studies on best practices for teaching safe and effective use of Ethicon Endocutters, Energy, Biosurgical and Wound Closure products will be reviewed and practiced. OR Champs Course Now in its twelve year at Ethicon, this course provides OR staff with didactic and hands-on experience with the HARMONIC Product Family, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, Plus Antibacterial Sutures, and the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler. 5

6 Advanced Techniques in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy Preceptorship Program length: 1.5 days Designed for: Surgeons and their surgical teams performing VATS Lobectomy who wish to observe live OR cases. Summary: This preceptorship is designed for cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons and their surgical teams (scrub PA, SA, RNFA, CST etc.) who wish to learn more about VATS Lobectomy and Segmentectomy. Surgical team members will join their surgeon in interacting with the faculty's OR team to refine their clinical skills and discuss ways to improve patient outcomes. Instruction on the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family will be emphasized, and faculty will be available for discussion and case review throughout the day. Dr. Robert McKenna Medical Director, Thoracic Surgery and Trauma Co-Medical Director, Women's Guild Lung Institute Surgical Director, Women's Guild Lung Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Dr. Harmik Soukiasian Associate Director, Thoracic Surgery Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Dr. Scott Swanson Director, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Chief Surgical Officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Center Professor, Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Dr. Allan Pickens Assistant Professor of Surgery Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Emory University Healthcare Atlanta, GA Dr. Daniel Miller Chief, General Thoracic Surgery Director, Clinical Research WellStar Healthcare System Marietta, GA Dr. Geoffrey Answini Medical Director of the Endovascular Aortic Program Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon The Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH Dr. John Roberts Board Certified General Thoracic Surgeon TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, TN Dr. Ross Bremner William Pilcher Chair, Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation St. Joseph s Hospital and Medical Center Phoenix, AZ Dr. J. Timothy Sherwood Board Certified General Thoracic Surgeon Mary Washington Healthcare Fredericksburg, MD Dr. John Ganser Cardiac and General Thoracic Surgeon Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV Dr. Traves Crabtree Associate Professor of Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO 6

7 Robotic Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS): Refining the Skills of the Surgical Team Program length: 1 day, with possible dinner the evening prior Designed for: Robotic-trained thoracic surgeons and their PA or bedside assistant. Summary: Interactive OR preceptorship for those interested in refining their robotic-assisted thoracic procedure skills. The program will address patient selection, procedural indications and contraindications, and techniques. Instruction on the safe and effective use of non-robotic bedside instrumentation, including the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family will be emphasized. Dr. Mark Dylewski Medical Director of General Thoracic and Robotic Surgery Baptist Health of South Florida Miami, FL Dr. Robert Cerfolio Professor of Surgery and Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery University of Alabama, Birmingham Birmingham, AL Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy: A Practical, Hands-on Experience Program length: 1 day, with possible dinner prior Designed for: Thoracic surgeons and surgical team members who want OR observation with hands-on lab. Summary: This preceptorship with inanimate laboratory experience is designed for thoracic surgeons and their surgical teams who have experience performing Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and wish to perform VATS Lobectomy. Instruction on the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family will be emphasized, and learners will have the opportunity to practice surgical techniques. Dr. James Maloney Associate Professor of Surgery Chief, Section of Thoracic Surgery University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison, WI Dr. Ben Haithcock Assistant Professor of Surgery Surgical Director, UNC Lung Transplant Program University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC 7

8 Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Course Program length: 1.5 days Designed for: Thoracic surgeons, general surgeons, and surgical oncologists along with their surgical team members currently performing 20 or more esophagectomies who are looking to learn more about this procedure. Summary: The course will address patient selection, procedural indications and contraindications, techniques, and management of potential complications. Case review will emphasize the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family. A faculty led, hands-on cadaver lab will allow the learner to utilize instrumentation and employ surgical techniques discussed in the program. Dr. Kfir Ben-David Associate Professor of Surgery Division of General Surgery University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL (and others-tbd) 8

9 Advanced Thoracic Surgery Roundtable Program length: 1 day Designed for: Advanced Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Surgeons currently performing VATS Lobectomy. Summary: Interactive course includes a discussion on the latest clinical data and surgical techniques for advanced thoracic surgery, and then allows course participants to share and present challenging cases. Participants will discuss the safe and effective use of Ethicon products, including best practices for traditional, VATS, and robotic-assisted approaches. Dr. Daniel Miller Chief, General Thoracic Surgery Director, Clinical Research WellStar Healthcare System Marietta, GA Dr. Neri Cohen Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery Head, Thoracic Oncology Program Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD Dr. Robert Cerfolio Professor of Surgery and Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery University of Alabama, Birmingham Birmingham, AL Dr. Scott Swanson Director, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Chief Surgical Officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Center Professor, Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Dr. Robert McKenna Medical Director, Thoracic Surgery and Trauma Co-Medical Director, Women's Guild Lung Institute Surgical Director, Women's Guild Lung Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 9

10 Topics in Thoracic Surgery: A Primer for Residents and Fellows Program length: 2 days Designed for: Thoracic Fellows and upper level I-6 thoracic residents in US-based programs. Summary: This program provides the thoracic Fellow or I-6 resident with opportunities to engage in discussions regarding the latest advances in thoracic surgery. Interactive sessions will address patient selection, skills for managing potential complications, and other topics in thoracic surgery and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS). Hands-on inanimate tissue labs will emphasize the safe and effective use of Ethicon products. Program will also include didactic sessions, group discussion, formal Q&A sessions, and extensive video case review. Dr. Robert McKenna Medical Director, Thoracic Surgery and Trauma Co-Medical Director, Women's Guild Lung Institute Surgical Director, Women's Guild Lung Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Dr. Scott Swanson Director, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Chief Surgical Officer, Dana-Farber Cancer Center Professor, Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA Dr. Daniel Miller Chief, General Thoracic Surgery Director, Clinical Research WellStar Healthcare System Marietta, GA Dr. Harmik Soukiasian Associate Director, Thoracic Surgery Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 10

11 Online Programs Thoracic Lobectomy: Open to Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) Program length: 2 hours Designed for: Surgeons along with their surgical team members who are considering adopting a VATS approach in their lobectomy procedures. Summary: This distance learning program is designed for thoracic or general surgeons who currently perform open lobectomy procedures and are considering adopting a VATS approach. Didactic approach will address patient selection, procedural indications and contraindications, procedural techniques, learning curve, and management of potential complications. Video case reviews will emphasize the safe and effective use of the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler family, HARMONIC Product Family, and/or ENSEAL Product Family. Dr. Allan Pickens Assistant Professor of Surgery Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Emory University Healthcare Atlanta, GA Dr. Blair Marshall Chief, Thoracic Surgery MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Professor of Surgery Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, DC 11

12 Surgical Support Services Surgical Assistant and Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery Program length: 1.5 days Designed for: Surgical assistants (RNFAs, PAs, First Assists) who currently operate surgical devices during procedures Surgical assistants with 3 years of surgical assistance experience Those in need of experience assisting in minimally invasive procedures Those interested in increasing their knowledge of advanced suturing techniques and advanced energy modalities, including the HARMONIC Product Family Summary: This program provides the surgical assistant with the most updated information on safe and effective use of Ethicon products in minimally invasive surgery. Didactic sessions will discuss advanced suture technologies, energy modalities, stapling instrumentation, OR teamwork, and OR set up. Lab experience will focus on the safe and effective use of the HARMONIC Product Family, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, and ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler in minimally invasive procedures. Enabling Supply Chain Excellence Program length: 1 day Designed for: Hospital system teams of 2-3, including: Supply chain manager Buyer Materials manager OR materials manager Summary: This course provides in-depth information about Ethicon s supply chain tools. Course will encourage discussions with peers in the industry; experts from Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. will be available to answer questions. Dan Kelley Corporate Account Director, Supply Chain Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems Cincinnati, OH Mike Bulone Healthcare Customer Logistics Director Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems Piscataway, NJ Teddy Ramos Sr. Manager, Customer Logistics Strategy Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems Atlanta, GA Chet Damania Manager, Customer Logistics Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems Cincinnati, OH 12

13 OR Educators Course Program length: 1 day Designed for: OR Educators working across various specialties. Summary: Considering the rapidly changing technologies used in the operating room, it is essential that OR Educators have access to best practices in nursing education. Case studies on best practices for teaching safe and effective use of Ethicon Endocutters, Energy, Biosurgical and Wound Closure products will be reviewed and practiced. Phyllis Saltzman, PhD Professional Education Ethicon, Inc. OR Champs Course Program length: 1 day Designed for: RN scrubs, CSTs, circulators, or team leads working across various specialties. Summary: Now in its twelve year at Ethicon, this course provides OR staff with didactic and hands-on experience with the HARMONIC Product Family, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, Plus Antibacterial Sutures, and the ECHELON FLEX Powered ENDOPATH Stapler. Ethicon.com/Thoracic Ethicon US, LLC