This three-day course will provide the attendee with a multidisciplinary review of standard of care management practices and state of the art advances in care of the patient with cutaneous melanoma. The first day will focus on epidemiology, prevention, pathology, genetic syndromes, advances in genomics, imaging and medical and surgical treatment in association with melanoma. The last two days are an in-depth immersion into Dermoscopy for imaging of melanocytic and non-melanocytic skin lesions, including three breakout sessions. Participants will develop practical skills that will enable them to be more comfortable approaching patients with atypical skin lesions. This dermoscopy section is primarily targeted to clinicians, but educators and residents will find it valuable as a springboard to develop Dermoscopy training programs.

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This course is designed to give Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Head and Neck Oncologists a focused educational experience in transoral endoscopic techniques for resecting primary head and neck tumors. Both transoral laser and robotic surgery will be featured, as well as flexible laser surgery in inpatient and outpatient environments. An optional cadaveric hands-on workshop will provide participants with opportunities to perform various transoral procedures with laser technologies and delivery systems. Renowned faculty will emphasize fundamental transoral anatomy, microsurgical and robotic techniques, and wound exposure, as well as other transoral techniques. Workshop participants will gain experience in the art of tumor exposure using various retractors and appropriate and safe use of multiple transoral systems.

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Current trends for management of general surgical patients are constantly changing. As technical advances progress, the options of surgical treatments continue to expand. This interactive symposium, designed for general surgeons, assists in decision-making for multiple aspects of surgical practice. Active audience participation with faculty is strongly encouraged during case presentations and the faculty panel discussion. Also featuring Self-Assessment credit toward Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program.

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This three-day multidisciplinary conference explores current state-of-the –art techniques and program development to implement a blood management program in hospitals. This is a one-of-a-kind summit organized by leaders in blood management from Mayo Clinic, Hartford Hospital, Loyola University, and Cleveland Clinic, with faculty participation from all four organizations. Following the successful 2012 course, the program has been slightly expanded for 2013.

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Shoulder Arthroscopy is an advanced course for orthopedic surgeons treating disorders of the shoulder. This course will include didactic sessions and laboratory experience using cadavor specimens. Live video demonstrations and panel discussion are an integeral part of the overall learning experience. This course will teach the principles and techniques for management of rotator cuff tears, SLAP lesions, instability and arthritis.

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Mayo Clinic’s General Thoracic Surgery Symposium is a one-day course providing updates on the management of complex general thoracic surgical problems. The course will consist of short didactic presentations from experts in the field, as well as interactive sessions, which will allow attendees to interact with speakers in "meet-the-professor" sessions to discuss complex thoracic surgical issues of interest. Content will cover pulmonary topics, as well as topics in both benign and malignant esophageal disease.

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This program will emphasize the knowledge related to appropriate patient selection for carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy. In addition, the selection of patients for fenestrated aortic aneurysm repair will be reviewed. Lastly, simulation based learning of robot based interventional procedure selection will be provided. Results of recent trials for stem cell application in chronic limb ischemia, and renal artery denervation for refractory hypertension.

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This course is designed for orthopedic and plastic surgeons with a significant hand practice and covers the spectrum of disorders of the wrist and distal radioulnar joint. The format will be case-oriented, covering topics in bony and soft tissue trauma, degenerative disease, and inflammatory arthritis, to name a few. Videotaped surgery clips and cadaveric surgical dissection will be used to demonstrate complicated surgical procedures. The course will begin with a review of normal wrist anatomy and mechanics, including examination maneuvers, imaging modalities and surgical exposures. The pertinent features of each wrist disorder will then be highlighted, followed by detailed descriptions of treatment techniques and outcomes. Case examples will be presented prior to each didactic session, followed by open discussion. Breakout sessions will provide more in-depth coverage of specific wrist topics and provide updates on advances in arthroscopy and arthroplasty from recognized experts in the field. A strong emphasis will be placed on surgical technique. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own cases to discuss with the faculty. Special times for these exchanges will be arranged.

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The Mayo Clinic Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery is held in collaboration with Chang Gung University Medical College. This innovative symposium is co-directed by Professors Samir Mardini, Steven Moran and Fu-Chan Wei and includes world-renowned national and international faculty in the field of reconstructive surgery. This comprehensive course addresses topics in reconstructive micro surgery and craniofacial surgery. Highlights of the course are cadaver dissections, interactive surgical procedure demonstrations and an opportunity to have direct interactions with expert faculty from all over the world.

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This multidisciplinary educational workshop is designed to meet the interest and need of physicians to learn and implement a new technique for the surgical management of breast cancer.

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The 20th Mayo Clinic Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor presents the latest treatments for urogynecology and female pelvic floor disorders. It is designed for gynecologic and urologic surgeons, allied health staff, and medical practitioners with an interest in the current treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction. Surgical management of urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, and repair of pelvic organ prolapse are emphasized. The course features didactic lectures supplemented with video presentations of advanced laparoscopic robotic and vaginal surgery. Surgical case presentations, panel discussions, and an interactive system will be utilized to communicate immediate feedback, providing an optimal learning experience for interaction between faculty and course participants.

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The Multidisciplinary Update in Breast Disease course provides updates on benign and malignant breast diseases, including evaluation, management and state of the art treatments

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The purpose of this conference is to provide an overview of the current issues in peripheral vascular disease to the vascular practioner/specialist through didactic and interactive segments with inclusion of scientific sessions. This conference will highlight the multidisciplinary approach to vascular disease, including vascular surgery, vascular medicine, interventional radiology, and cardiology. This conference is expected to attract international vascular disease specialists, in addition to nurse and allied health care providers interested in peripheral vascular disease. This meeting will include interactive sessions with review of Mayo and European guidelines of arterial and venous disease evaluation and management. Abstracts for poster and oral presentations pertinent to vascular disease will also be included.

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