FSIE Intern Sarah McKay was awarded a SAGES podium presentation for her work on long term outcomes after POEM. Sarah was an FSIE Summer intern in 2019 and stayed on with the research team to complete her ambitious project which is awaiting publication after a successful virtual presentation at this years annual meeting. Quite a feather in the cap of an already accomplished young woman! Sarah recently graduated magna cum laude from Oregon State University with a BS in Public Health. She currently works as a medical scribe at The Oregon Clinic as she prepares for medical school. Go Sarah!

​Clinical research fellows have been an integral part of FSIE since our founding.  Typically, these fellows are sponsored by Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, the Oregon Clinic or our industry partners. The 2019-2020 academic year blessed us with the great fortune of having 4 of our most outstanding fellows in the history of the program. These four surgeons remained the heart of FSIE activities demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication with ease and flexibility despite the unexpected events of 2020. They quickly adapted to weekly Zoom research meetings, journal clubs and clinical case conference. They masked up and kept the gears turning at the hospital. Despite these challenges, this group finished multiple manuscripts for publication, finished their programs and one (Dr Mueller) even completed her PhD! We are sad to see them go but excited to watch their careers blossom as they move on to their next adventure. They will always have a special place in our hearts as the Class of 2020!
 
Congratulations!
Dr. Brett Parker- Advanced GI-Foregut Surgical Fellow
Dr. Reid Fletcher-Advanced GI-Foregut Surgical Fellow
Dr. Ahmed Sharata- NOTES Clinical Research Fellow
Dr. Dolores Mueller- Foregut Research Fellow

The gang got together this weekend for a virtual reunion! Although FSIE is sad to have had to cancel the summer internship this year, last year's interns remind us what a great program it is! Looking forward to the class of 2021! Thanks team! 

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, FSIE will be cancelling all summer internships and programs including the Undergraduate and High School Internships. Hopefully there will be a POEM course in 2020 but will wait and see how the next few months go. Stay safe out there and virtually hug your health care professionals in your community. #stayhomeforus

​In 1994, IRCAD opened on the grounds of the University Hospital of Strasbourg, France. Since its creation, IRCAD has gained world renowned fame as a leading research and education institute. FSIE is grateful for our relationship with this prestigious institution. Each year founder and chief Prof. Jacques Marescaux generously donates two surgeon subscriptions for our annual silent auction at the FSIE Summer Celebration Fundraiser. This huge value is always a highly popular item! Last year’s lucky winners, former Foregut Fellows Dr Filippo Filicori and Dr Ahmed Zihni recently cashed in their IRCAD experience where they participated in hands-on courses (and a little karaoke we hear) and were hosted by FSIE President Dr Lee Swanstrom. Thank you IRCAD!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRESENTERS
See tentative SAGES schedule below. Annual Swanstrom Fellow Party TBD
APRIL 1, 2020
 
Masters Foregut: Paraesophageal Hernia
Talk Title: Pre-recorded `Live` Surgery: Nissen Fundoplication
Presenter Christy Dunst
04/01/2020, 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall B
 
Masters Foregut: Paraesophageal Hernia
Talk Title: Relaxing Incisions - How I Do It
Speaker Steve DeMeester
04/01/2020, 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall B

SAGES AWARD Luncheon
Dr Brett Parker to receive the IRCAD Visiting Fellowship Award
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland OH
 
SS17 Foregut Endoscopy
Moderator Lee Swanstrom
4/1/202 14:30-15:30
 
Abstract Accepted: Can We Identify Patients Appropriate for Same Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Fundoplication?
Presenter: Brett C Parker, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Poster Session (Non CME)
Session Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 - Saturday, April 04, 2020
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
April 2, 2020
 
Oh No It Slipped Again: Tips and Tricks to Managing Primary and Recurrent Hiatal Hernias
Talk Title: Chair
Session Chair Christy Dunst
04/02/2020, 7:30:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM Room: Grand Ballroom A
 
Oh No It Slipped Again: Tips and Tricks to Managing Primary and Recurrent Hiatal Hernias
Talk Title: Do It Right the First Time: Reducing Axial and Radial Tension
Speaker Steve DeMeester
04/02/2020, 7:30:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM Room: Grand Ballroom A
 
Esophageal Cancer: Updates in MIS and Endoluminal Management
Talk Title: Management of Stage T1b Esophageal Cancer: Current Role for Endoscopic Eradication Therapy vs Surgical Resection
Speaker Steve DeMeester
04/02/2020, 4:00:00 PM - 5:30:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall B
 
Evolving Techniques in Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Title: The Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedure Failed - Can I Do a Definitive Surgical Procedure?
Speaker Kevin Reavis
04/02/2020 7:30-9:00 am
 
Video Accepted: Technique for Jejunojejunostomy
Presenter: Derek Dirks, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Video Loop Day 2
Session Date: Thursday, April 02, 2020
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
April 3, 2020
 
"Mesh Should be Used Routinely During PEH Repair." This would be part of The Great Foregut Debate on 4/3 from 1:30 PM - 4 PM.
Great Foregut Debate
Talk Title: Management of Stage T1b Esophageal Cancer: Current Role for Endoscopic Eradication Therapy vs Surgical Resection
Speaker Steve DeMeester
04/02/2020, 4:00:00 PM - 5:30:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall B

Video Accepted: Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Truncal Vagotomy and Hill Gastroplasty Status Post Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
Presenter: Derek Dirks, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Exhibit Hall Theater Session IV
Session Date: Friday, April 03, 2020
Session Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Video Accepted: It’s Huuuge! Trans-gastric Resection of Giant GIST
Presenter: Brett C Parker, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Masterpiece Theater
Session Date: Friday, April 03, 2020
Session Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
 
Video Accepted: Large Paraesophageal Hernia and Gastric Bypass
Presenter: Derek Dirks, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Video Loop Day 3
Session Date: Friday, April 03, 2020
Session Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Video Accepted: Endoscopic Submucosal Resection of a Symptomatic Esophageal Leiomyoma in No Man’s Land
Presenter: Reid Fletcher, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Exhibit Hall Theater Session III
Session Date: Friday, April 03, 2020
Session Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
April 4, 2020
 
Abstract Accepted: POEM PERSISTS! A SIX YEAR OUTCOME STUDY OF 100 PATIENTS
Presenter: Sarah C McKay, BS
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Best Papers II
Session Date: Saturday, April 04, 2020
Session Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Abstract Accepted: Safety and Efficacy of LINX Dilation for Dysphagia
Presenter: Reid Fletcher, MD
Program Number: Program number will be assigned after your acceptance.
Session Name: Foregut Complications
Session Date: Saturday, April 04, 2020
Session Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

​FSIE was proud to host the American College of Surgeons 2019 International Guest Scholarship recipient Dr Vishal Gupta. Dr Gupta focuses on GI and HPB malignancies at the King George Medical University in Lucknow, India. His department is one of the very few in India that was established exclusively for the surgical management of GI Disorders. Dr Gupta spent two weeks with FSIE surgeons, observing cases, new technology, participating in complex foregut case conference and research meetings. It was our pleasure to meet our colleague, now friend, from India.  Thank you for coming, Dr Gupta!

Lee Swanstrom, Christy Dunst and Kevin Reavis had a quick FSIE meeting at Tacorea while attending the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress meeting in San Francisco. Highly recommend! 

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