2026 EGS Morbidity and Mortality (M&M)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Lyon Leadership Center, Newport Beach, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Review of cases with identified complications and clinical dilemmas, review of literature, identification of quality improvements and implementation plan. Topics for review, include bile duct injury and gastrostomy tube placement in patients with advanced age or with major medical morbidities.

1. Apply preventive techniques to minimize bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with a focus on achieving the Critical View of Safety (CVS) to improve surgical outcomes.
2. Recognize and classify bile duct injuries using the Bismuth-Strasberg system, differentiating between types based on anatomical location and severity to guide appropriate management strategies.
3. Evaluate the risks, benefits, and ethical considerations of gastrostomy tube placement in elderly and end-of-life patients, incorporating patient preferences and advance directives into decision-making.
4. Analyze the impact of gastrostomy tube placement on patient outcomes, including survival rates, quality of life, risk of complications, and functional status, to guide appropriate clinical recommendations.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian designated this Live Activity educational activity for the maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians Should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This credit can apply to the CMA Certification of Continuing Medical Education.

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2/25/2026 7:00:00 AM	2026 EGS Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) -2/25/2026 2/25/2026 7:00:00 AM 2/25/2026 8:00:00 AM 6 Lyon Leadership Center False MM/DD/YYYY	2026 EGS Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) -2/25/2026 Review of cases with identified complications and clinical dilemmas, review of literature, identification of quality improvements and implementation plan. Topics for review, include bile duct injury and gastrostomy tube placement in patients with advanced age or with major medical morbidities. Location: Lyon Leadership Center Specialties: General Surgery