APSA Annual Meeting

May 16-19, 2010
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Orlando, FL USA

Registration is open. - EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS APRIL 1 !
Download the Preliminary Program (PDF)

Join us in Orlando as the pediatric surgery community comes together to explore the latest techniques, advances, trends and equipment for pediatric surgery. Network with colleagues from around the nation and beyond at the many social events, and plan to bring the family for fun at Universal Studios and more!

Innovative presentations and lectures are being planned for the 2010 meeting. In response to member input, this meeting will open on Sunday and run through Wednesday to allow more family and social time. The President’s Reception and Banquet will be held Tuesday evening, with a session continuing on Wednesday morning. Our host hotel, the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, is a family-friendly venue with immediate access to Universal Studios and Sea World.

The Disney Parks are a short 20-minute drive from the hotel. It offers the sights and sounds of the Italian Riviera with the European luxury of elegant guest rooms and a host of resort activities, from swimming pool to spa to golf. Loews guests also benefit from exclusive privileges at the Universal Orlando theme park. Visit the hotel’s Web site for more information. APSA has negotiated rates at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, click on "Housting & Travel" to view hotel and reservation information.


Important Dates

Early registration ends April 1
Registration ends April 26
Hotel reservation deadline April 12
Online Banquet seating ends May 3
APSA 41st Annual Meeting May 16-19


Meeting Highlights

Education Day Topics

  • Evidence-Based Medicine in Pediatric Surgery
  • Updates on Clinical Trials
  • International Collaborations in Pediatric Surgery


NEW- COG Oncology Education Session - This new cancer session will consist of interactive presentations that will provide practical updates on surgical guidelines, outcomes and current protocols for pediatric solid tumors. Rotating topics annually, this year’s session will focus on current therapy for renal and liver tumors, with an emphasis on surgical management and treatment algorithms.

Pediatric Surgery Case Debates and Controversies - This program session will include the presentation of a number of pediatric general surgery cases that have some degree of controversy in their evaluation and management. The audience will be able to participate in the session by answering questions embedded throughout the case presentations via an interactive audience response system that will provide instant group feedback. In addition, there will be opportunity for audience members to openly discuss the cases.

NEW! APSA/IPEG Advanced Neonatal Endoscopic Techniques- This new workshop will feature minimally invasive surgical training, as well as an off-site demonstration. Registration is limited and will be separate. (Session full, but waitlist now available.)

New Technology Session - The new technology session will feature abstracts on new and innovative techniques and procedures that are not yet mainstream. These abstracts will provide members with a snapshot of the cutting edge developments being pursued in our field.

And more free time built into the schedule to enjoy with your family! Based on your meeting feedback, we’ve factored in more free time to give you a chance to enjoy Orlando. View the Schedule-at-a-Glance.


2010 Keynote Speakers

Robert E Gross Lecture
John D. Birkmeyer, MD
Measuring and Improving the Quality of Pediatric Surgery

Jay and Margie Grosfeld Lecture
Christopher K. Breuer, MD
The Development and Translation of the Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Lecture
Robert H. Bartlett, MD
ECMO: Gross, Beethoven, Krummel and Georgeson

International Guest Lecture
Jan Deprest, MD, PhD
Prenatal Management of the Fetus with Isolated CDH

President’s Lecture
Keith E. Georgeson, MD
Pioneers, Cowboys and Desperados: A Brief History of Pediatric Surgical Innovation


Exhibitors

2010 Exhibitors to Date


Thank you

We look forward to continuing a tradition of scientific excellence at the APSA 41st Annual Meeting in Orlando. We thank our exhibitors and supporters.