
Industry Events at #ASBRS23
The American Society of Breast Surgeons is pleased to offer industry-supported symposia throughout the Annual Meeting. These events are supported by companies through marketing grants and are not part of the official ASBrS program. Symposia are free to all registered attendees.
Symposia
Wednesday Evening
Thursday Evening
Friday Breakfast
Friday Evening
Wednesday Evening
Exact Sciences
April 26, 7:00–8:30 PM ET
Hynes Convention Center, Room 306
Current Controversies in the Care of Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Early Breast Cancer in the Era of Genomics
Program Objectives
- Review the wealth of data on the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® test in pre- and postmenopausal patients
- Interrogate current controversies at the intersection of genomic testing with patient menopausal status, local regional recurrence, and clinicopathologic features
- Discuss how guidelines have been informed by TAILORx and RxPONDER trials
Speakers
- Tari King, MD, Chief, Breast Surgery, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Christy Russell, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Exact Sciences
- Jennifer Racz, MD, Director, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Exact Sciences
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Wednesday Evening
Medtronic
April 26, 7:00–8:30 PM ET
Hynes Convention Center, Room 304
Safely Pushing the Envelope With Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
Program Objectives
Please join Dr. Beth DuPree & Dr. William Scarlett for an educational dinner symposium on pushing the limit with patient selection and techniques for nipple sparing mastectomies. During this program, our faculty will discuss the previously radiated patient, address the ptotic breast and touch on nerve grafting, while maintaining safety as our priority. We highly encourage audience participation, discussion, and questions at the end.
Faculty
- Dr. Beth DuPree
- Dr. William Scarlett
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Thursday Evening
AstraZeneca
April 27, 5:30–7:30 PM ET
Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
An MDT Perspective: Exploring the Integration and Impact of Germline BRCA Mutation Testing in Surgical Management of Early Breast Cancer
Overview
During this program, a multidisciplinary panel of experts will discuss the role and importance of surgeons in genetic testing in early breast cancer.
Topics will include key characteristics and unmet needs of patients with germline BRCA mutations (gBRCAm), collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to integrate genetic testing in practice, genetic counseling considerations and how gBRCAm testing may inform clinical decisions.
Program Objectives
- Discuss the need for individualized care plans for patients with gBRCAm breast cancer due to differences in underlying tumour biology vs. non-gBRCAm patients
- Discuss the surgical and treatment implications for patients with gBRCAm eBC
- Explore the role and importance of surgeons within the BRCA testing pathway
Friday Breakfast
Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center
April 28, 6:15–7:45 AM ET
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Constitution Ballroom B
Regional Blocks for Enhanced Recovery and Opioid Minimalization in Breast Surgery: A Practical Infiltration Workshop for Surgeons and Anesthesiologists
Overview
In this interactive hands-on workshop, participants will learn about optimizing analgesia during breast procedures with a focus on ultrasound-guided pectoralis (PECS) blocks, serratus plane blocks, and erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks. Participants will learn the indications, benefits, technical tips and evidence supporting the performance of these analgesic techniques.
Program Objectives
- Explain the rationale for optimizing pain control patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer, and the impact of uncontrolled postoperative pain
- Define the goals of multimodal analgesia and the relative value of techniques that employ local anesthetics
- Discuss the benefits of opioid-sparing treatment regimens in the care of patients experiencing post-surgical pain
- Apply best practices pertaining to the administration of local anesthetics during breast cancer surgery by both the surgeon and anesthesiologist
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Friday Breakfast
Merit Oncology
April 28, 6:15–7:45 AM ET
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Republic Ballroom
Disruptive Innovation: Harness the Power of Radar
Overview
Friday Breakfast
Perimeter Medical Imaging AI
April 28, 6:15–7:45 AM ET
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Back Bay Ballroom C
Act in the Moment: OCT adds real-time clarity on margin status
Overview
Join us for breakfast and an educational session on how Perimeter’s margin visualization technology gives breast surgeons the insights they need to act in the moment. Moderated by Dr. Beth DuPree, Dr. Beth Anglin and Dr. Michele Carpenter will present on how they are using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in their ORs to help personalize clinical decisions for each patient at the point of care.
Presentation Highlights
- How the Perimeter S-Series OCT provides high-resolution, intraoperative imaging at 10x the resolution of X-ray at 2mm depth to visualize microscopic features associated with cellular-level disease
- Lumpectomy case reviews will show how OCT aids real-time clinical decisions and correlates with post-op pathology
- Ask your questions during a panel discussion and Q&A
Presenters
- Beth Anglin, MD, FACS
- Michele Carpenter, MD, FACS
- Beth DuPree, MD, FACS, ABOIM (Moderator)
For More Information
Contact Abbie Adams, aadams@perimetermed.com, or visit booth #923.
Friday Breakfast
World Class CME
April 28, 6:15–7:45 AM ET
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Constitution Ballroom A
The Evolution of Localization: A Surgical Perspective
Overview
Localization technology continues to evolve. Hear comparisons among localization options, from wire-based to wire-free guidance, including the impacts of these options on the patient experience, and on workflow and scheduling optimization for both the OR and radiology. Join Dr. Valerie Gorman as she shares her perspective and experiences through an in-depth review of clinical cases.
Program Objectives
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wire vs wire-free breast tumor localization for surgical guidance
- Describe techniques for wire-free localization in the breast
- Explain the use of wire-free localization and neoadjuvant treatment
- Understand the impact of wire-free localization on oncoplastic breast surgery techniques
For More Information
Contact customer support at World Class CME, office@worldclasscme.com, 980-819-5095.
Friday Evening
Clarix Imaging
April 28, 7:30–9:30 PM ET
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Back Bay Ballroom C&D
True 3D (CT) Breast Specimen Imaging Enabled by Volumetric Specimen Imaging (VSI)
Overview
Volumetric Specimen Imaging (VSI) is a novel intraoperative technology for high-resolution true 3D imaging of surgical specimens. Compared to 2D specimen radiography and tomosynthesis, VSI generates a fully 3D image in real-time, allowing for multiplanar (MPR) viewing as well as advanced volume rendering visualization by surgeons. VSI offers the highest clarity thin slice cross-sectional images available which eliminate overlapping effects thereby elucidating subtle masses and micro-calcifications; this is especially beneficial for occult lesions and cases with dense breast tissue.
Program Objectives
Surgeons share their experience using the Clarix Imaging Volumetric Specimen Imaging (VSI) system with an opportunity for attendees to interact with the system. Clarix Imaging will also present the most recently published clinical trials results comparing the 3D images generated by VSI to post-surgical pathology results.
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Friday Evening
Mammotome
April 28, 7:30–9:30 PM ET
Sheraton Boston Hotel, Constitution Ballroom
Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Surgery
Overview
Join your colleagues for a special dinner Friday evening! See how surgeons around the world are using a single platform to achieve optimal clinical results while tailoring treatments for their patients. Enjoy hands-on experience with devices from biopsy to surgery and see what new technologies are on the horizon.
Reception & Dinner 7:30 PM
Following Poster Presentation
Faculty
- Michael Alvarado, MD, University of California San Francisco
- Kandace P. McGuire, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Eirini Pantiora, MD, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden
- Rhiana Menen, MD, St. Luke’s, Idaho
Agenda
- Evidence-Based Decisions: What Will You Decide?
- Changing the Standard: The Evolution of Magtrace®
- Clinical Roundup: Thinking Global
- Ready, Set, Action! The Future of Magnetic Localization