Prizes & Awards ISW 2009

The following Prizes and Awards have been given during International Surgical Week ISW 2009 in Adelaide, Australia. The recipients are congratulated upon their achievements.

Lloyd M. Nyhus Free Paper Prize 2009

For the best Free Paper Presentation in the Lloyd M. Nyhus Prize Sessions

A program of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a cost-effective intervention in elective colonic surgery

T. Sammour [1], K. Zargar-Shoshtari [1], B. Abhijith [2], A. Kahokehr [1], A.G. Hill [1]; [1] Department of Surgery, South Auckland Clinical School, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, [2] Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand

Presenting Author: T. Sammour, New Zealand

Poster Prize 2009

For the best Poster in the ISS/SIC program

Matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression in stromal tissues is a consistent prognostic factor in stage II colon cancer

T. Furuhata, Y. Tayama, M. Tayama, K. Okita, T. Nishidate, Y. Kimura, T. Mizuguchi, K. Hirata; Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, Japan

Presenting Author: T. Furuhata, Japan

Prizes by the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons IAES

IAES Poster Prize 2009

A genome-wide linkage analysis of papillary thyroid carcinoma: evidence for linkage to chromosome 8

S. Uchino [1], S. Noguchi [1], A. Ito [1], A. Kitamoto [2], T. Kojima [2]; [1] Noguchi Thyroid Clinic and Hospital Foundation, Beppu, Japan, [2] RIKEN, Advanced Science Institute, Yokohama, Japan

Presenting Author: S. Uchino, Japan

Effects of parathyroidectomy on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism assessed by tissue Doppler imaging

P. Farahnak, M. Ring, M.J. Eriksson, K. Caidahl, L.-O. Farnebo, I.-L. Nilsson; Karolinska Institute Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden

Presenting Author: P. Farahnak, Sweden

Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block combined with general anesthesia administrated in thyroid and parathyroid operation

M.-L. Shih [1], Q.-Y. Duh [2], C.-B. Hsieh [1], T.-W. Chen [1], C.-S. Wong [1], J.-C. Yu [1], C.-C. Yeh [1]; [1] Triservice General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, [2] University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, United States

Presenting Author: M.-L. Shih, Taiwan

Prizes by the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care IATSIC

IATSIC Free Paper Prize 2009

Global survey of trauma & burn education

D. Zonies [1], R. Maier [1], I. Civil [2], A. Eid [3], B. Geisler [3], C. Mock [4]; [1] University of Washington, Seattle, United States, [2] IATSIC, Auckland, New Zealand, [3] International Federation of Medical Students Association, Ferney-Voltaire, France, [4] World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Presenting Author: D. Zonies, USA

AAST/IATSIC Free Paper Prize 2009

Ratification of IATSIC/WHO's Guidelines for Essential Trauma Care assessment in the South American region

M.B. Aboutanos [1], F.E. Mora [1], E.B. Rodas [2], J.C. Salamea [3], R.R. Ivatury [1]; [1] International Trauma System Development Program, Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA, [2] Department of Surgery, Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Fl, USA, [3] Cinterandes Foundation, Ecuador

Presenting Author: M.B. Aboutanos, USA

IATSIC Poster Prize 2009

Neutrophil induced immune suppression in human acute systemic inflammation

J. Pillay [1], V. Kamp [1], B. Ramakers [2], E. Hoffen [1], L. Leenen [1], P. Pickkers [2], L. Koenderman [1]; [1] University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, [2] University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Presenting Author: J. Pillay, Netherlands

Prizes by Breast Surgery International BSI

BSI Free Paper Prize (ex aequo)

For the best (podium) paper on Breast Surgery

Patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome after oncoplastic breast conserving surgery

S.W.-W. Chan; United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong SAR Dr Sharon W-W Chan, Hong Kong.

Presenting Author: S.W.-W. Chan, Hong Kong SAR

Increasing proportion of synchronous bilateral breast cancer: measure of improving diagnostic work-up

M. Hartman [1], G. Edgren [2]; [1] National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, [2] Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

Presenting Author: M. Hartman, Sweden

BSI Poster Prizes

1st prize

Young women with breast cancer in a limited resource environment

S. Basro, J.P. Apffelstaedt; University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Presenting Author: S. Basro, South Africa

2nd prize

Breast reconstruction with pedicled TRAM flap: long-term oncological and cosmetic results from a developing country

O. Youssef; National Cancer Institute, Cairo, Egypt

Presenting Author: O. Youssef, Egypt

Prize by the International Society for Digestive Surgery ISDS

ISDS Grassi Prize 2009

The use of shRNA technology to inhibit development of hepatocellular carcinoma

M. Sally, M. Grompe; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, USA

Presenting Author: M. Sally, USA

Travel Scholar Awards at International Surgical Week ISW 2009

ISS-Foundation Travel Scholar Award 2009

A great number of US Surgical Departments has kindly supported the endeavors of the ISS-Foundation

Ademuyiwa Adesoji, Nigeria; Adisa Adewale, Nigeria; Ajiko Mary Margaret, Uganda; Alatise Olusegun, Nigeria; Arowolo Olukayode Adeolu, Nigeria; Chichom Mefire Alain, Cameroon; Cornateanu Sorina-Maria, Romania; Goyal Navin Kumar, India; Ibrahim-Zada Irada, Azerbaijan; Ifesanya Adeleke, Nigeria; Kanagavel Manickavasagam, India; Khalikulov Khasan, Uzbekistan; Komorowski Andrzej, Poland; Krishna Phani, India; Kuremu Robert Tenge, Kenya; Mago Vishal, India; Mshelbwala Philip, Nigeria; Puthan Veetil Pradeep, India; Selvan Ben C.K., India; Sihag Pankaj, India; Singh Rajneesh K., India; Soloviy Markiyan, Ukraine; Sonkar Abhinav Arun, India; Vimalraj V., India; Yusif-Zada Kanan, Azerbaijan; Zastavnitchi Gheorghe, Moldova

ISS/SIC Australian Chapter Travel Scholar Award 2009

Aspinall Sebastian, UK; Skandarajah Anita, Australia

Australian Rotary Travel Scholar Award 2009

Kere Nathan, Solomon Islands

Lloyd M. Nyhus Travel Scholar Award 2009

By the ISS/SIC US-Chapter

Zonies David, USA

IAES Travel Scholar Award 2009

Arora Shalini, USA ; Balasubramanian Sabapathy, UK ; Barczynski Marcin, Poland; Bargren Anna, USA; Hultin Hella, Sweden; Kikuchi Yasuko, Japan; Kirkby-Bott James, France; Lang Brian Hung Hin, Hong Kong; Mehrotra Prateek Kumar, India; Miller Barbra, USA; Norlén Olov, Sweden; Ramakant Pooja, India; Selvan Ben C.K., India; Traugott Amber, USA; Wirowski Denis, Germany

BSI Travel Scholar Award 2009

Bajtes Karin, South Africa; Dhar Anita, India; Kartveshvili Nino, Georgia; Ramakant Pooja, India; Selvan Ben C.K., India