Proceedings booklet

Presentations:

Massive upper GIT bleeding: Surgery or embolization after failed Endoscopic management?

Prof S Thomson

When is it justifiable to perform a definitive Peptic Ulcer surgery during emergency management of a perforated or bleeding Ulcer in the PPI and Helicobacter Pylori era, and which operation to do?

Dr L Prodehl

Prosthetic use in the repair of Hiatus Hernia; indications, challenges and outcome

Prof H van der Walt

Prevention of Anastomotic breakdown after colorectal surgery

Prof P Goldberg

Management of Obstructed Advanced Rectosigmoid Tumour

Dr M Oyomno

Laparoscopic lavage or resection in Peritonitis of Diverticulitis, Hinchey III?

Prof Z Koto

Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer; what are the challenges?

Dr M Heyns

Extralevator Abdominal Perineal Excision (ELAPE) for low rectal cancer.

Dr D Surridge

Complete Mesocolic excision vs traditional Colectomy: is there Oncologic difference.

Dr B Bebengton

Evolving management of the Axilla in invasive breast cancer

Dr S Rayne

Pros and cons of immediate Prosthetic implant vs use of Expander for post Mastectomy breast reconstruction

Dr T Van Rooyen

Management choices for CBD stone induced Jaundice, with or without Cholangitis in Laparoscopic surgery era.

Dr Z Khan

When and how to pre-operatively drain biliary obstruction in operable HPB malignancy

Dr C Jeske

Feasibility and efficacy of Laparascopic vs open Liver resections

Dr M Brand

What are the indications and which choices of surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis

Prof S Thomson

Pros and cons of surgery vs therapeutic Arterial embolization in splenic trauma

Dr MS Moeng

Role of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters in trauma

Dr S Motilall

Challenges in management of Cervical Spine trauma with Quadriplegia

Prof S Mokgokong

Management of complex Pancreatic-Duodenal injuries

Prof E Steyn

Traumatic Aortic rupture: What is the best repair?

Prof A.T.O Abdool Carrim

Management choices of delayed presentation of acute Arterial Occlusion where limb viability is doubtful

Dr C Tsotetsi

Indications for Thrombo-prophylaxis and when to stop Anticoagulation before elective surgery

Prof N Pearce

Best Medical Therapy vs Carotid Endarterectomy vs Carotid Stenting

Prof TV Mulaudzi

New therapies for Sepsis

Prof F Paruk

Relook Laparotomy: on demand or planned; what is the evidence

Prof J Goosen

Is Prophylactic neck dissection in Papillary CA of the Thyroid justifiable?

Dr J K Jekel

When should a dominant Thyroid Nodule be subjected to surgery? Review of current guidelines

Dr B Jackson

Anatomical and psychological challenges in the management of the intersex child or adolescent: which gender to assign? Making wise choices in difficult surgical problems

Dr GP Grobler

Prof BG Lindeque

Dr EM Moshokoa

Dr JC Opperman

 

Gallery:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening address of 2017 Controversies and Problems in Surgery Symposium by
Prof Gerhard Lindique - Deputy Dean and Chair of School of Medicine Faculty of
Health Sciences, University of Pretoria.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A panel discussion on Trauma consisting of Prof Sam Mokgokong - Neurosurgeon,
Dr Sooraj Motilall - Traumasurgeon, Prof Talib Abdool-Carrim - Vascularsurgeon,
Prof Elmin Steyn - Traumasurgeon HOD Univeristy of Stellenbosch, and Dr
Steve Moeng - Traumasurgeon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delegates enjoying refreshments during a break from the Controversies and
Problems in Surgery Symposium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel discussion on Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery: Dr Christiaan Jeske,
Dr Martin Brand, Prof Sandie Thomson, and Dr Zafah Khan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel discussion during Upper GI session. Prof Sandie Thomson, Dr Leanne
Prodhl, and Prof Heine van der Walt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel discussion during a colorectal session. Prof Paul Goldberg, Prof Zach Koto,
and Dr Meryl Oyomno.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof Taole Mokoena chats with Prof Andrew Machowski, a long standing supporter
and attender of Controversies and Problems in Surgery Symposium during a
refreshment break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel discussion on challanges of management of intersex consisting of Prof
Gerhard Lindique - gynaecologist, Dr Ewelyn Moshokoa - urologist, Dr Johannes
Opperman - paediatrician, and Dr Gerhard Grobler - Psychiatrist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel discussion on surgery for colorectal malignancy. Dr Brendan Bebington,
Dr Michael Heyns, and Dr Daniel Surridge.