Accreditation Statement

The Academic Surgical Congress continuing education is being accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) sponsored by the Society of University Surgeons (SUS). SUS takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Disclosure Procedure

It is required by the Society of University Surgeons, in accordance with ACCME regulations, that ALL presenters disclose any financial interest or other relationship (grant, research support, consultant, etc.) by any of the authors with any manufacturer or commercial products that may be discussed in the presentation. All presenters are also required to disclose any usage of experimental or off-label products. Reference to disclosures will be available in the final program.

Release of Liability

As educational organization, the Academic Surgical Congress does not specifically approve, promote or accept the opinions, ideas, procedures, medications or devices presented in any paper, discussion, forum or panel, or any formal or informal meeting.

This material is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather in intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which may be helpful to others who face similar situations.

ASC disclaims any and all liability for injury o other damages resulting to individuals attending a session for claims that may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated or discussed therein by such individuals, whether these claims be asserted by a physician or any other person.