Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Explain simple and advanced techniques for complex wound closure that can be performed by a general surgeon.
• Discuss controversies surrounding benign breast diseases and provide straight forward management strategies.
• Discuss obstetric and gynecologic procedures for the general surgeon.
• Review current data supporting use of mesh in repair of small umbilical hernias.
• Discuss differences in weight loss outcomes among sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
• Discuss the indications for and benefits of surgical rib fixation in trauma patients.
• Familiarize the attendees in the recognition and management of Merkel cell carcinoma.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.