The Committee for the Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems has selected more than 225 papers to be presented at 20 Forum sessions, Monday through Wednesday. The program includes general surgery and the following specialties: cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, urologic surgery, and vascular surgery. Other content areas include transplantation and quality, outcomes, and cost.

Sessions are sponsored by the Committee for the Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems

Monday, October 11, 2004

SF-AT01—1:30–5:00 pm
Alimentary Tract I

SF-CC01—1:30–5:00 pm
Critical Care I

SF-PED—1:30–5:00 pm
Pediatric Surgery

SF-OC—1:30–5:00 pm
Quality Outcomes and Cost

SF-ON01—1:30–5:00 pm
Surgical Oncology I

SF-UR—1:30–5:00 pm
Urology and Reproductive Surgery

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

SF-AT02—1:30–5:00 pm
Alimentary Tract II

SF-CT01—1:30–5:00 pm
Cardiothoracic Surgery I

SF-CC02—1:30–5:00 pm
Critical Care II

SF-ORT—1:30–5:00 pm
Orthopaedic Surgery

SF-PL01—1:30–5:00 pm
Plastic Surgery I

SF-ON02—1:30–5:00 pm
Surgical Oncology II

SF-TR—1:30–5:00 pm
Transplantation

SF-VS01—1:30–5:00 pm
Vascular Surgery I

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

SF-AT03—8:30 am–12:00 noon
Alimentary Tract III

SF-CT02—8:30 am–12:00 noon
Cardiothoracic Surgery II

SF-PL02—8:30 am–12:00 noon
Plastic Surgery II

SF-ON03—8:30 am–12:00 noon
Surgical Oncology III

SF-NS—1:30–5:00 pm
Neurosurgery

SF-SE—1:30–5:00 pm
Surgical Education

SF-VS02—1:30–5:00 pm
Vascular Surgery II

The American College of Surgeons sponsors the Clinical Congress to promote advances in surgery and other areas of science. The information presented through the programs and exhibits is not verified or endorsed by the American College of Surgeons. Presenters and exhibitors are solely responsible for content.