2nd International GI Symposium: Innovations in Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology
This one day conference will be a state of the art update of innovations in all aspects of medical and surgical gastroenterology.
With both national and international keynote speakers, coupled with demonstrations of the latest technology, this meeting is aimed at Consultant Gastroenterologists, Gastrointestinal Surgeons, Medical and Surgical Trainees, Endoscopy and Specialist Nurses. The venue, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, will ensure that this is an informative and interactive forum, offering the opportunity to tour this prestigious venue.
Speakers and Topics:
Welcome and Overview
Mr Austin Obichere/Mr B J Patel The Wellington Hospital, GI Unit, London
Components of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery)
Mr Dileep Lobo, Nottingham University Hospitals
Clinical Outcome of Abdominal Fast Track Surgery
Mr Alastair Windsor, University College London Hospital
Laparoscopic Ileo-Anal Pouch for Ulcerative Colitis:The Mount Sinai Experience
Dr Helen Macrae, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto,Canada
Single Incision Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Mr Barry Paraskeva, St. Mary’s Hospital, London
Advances in Imaging the GI Tract
Dr Paul Hurlstone, Barnsley General Hospital
Advances in the Physiology of the Upper GI Tract
Professor Daniel Sifrim, Wingate Institute, London
Endoscopic Management of the Pancreas
Professor Bill Brugge, Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston
Endoscopic Surgery of the Upper GI Tract
Dr Takuji Gotoda, National Cancer Hospital, Tokyo
Closing Remarks
Dr Ray Shidrawi, The Wellington Hospital,







