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ForwardMayo Clinic Advanced Cholecystectomy and Biliary Tract Stones 2026 - Live (in-person)
Course Directors - Irving A. Jorge, M.D., and Megan H. Nelson, M.D.
January 9 - 10, 2026 - Mayo Clinic Franke Education Center - Phoenix, Arizona
The Mayo Clinic Advanced Cholecystectomy and Biliary Tract Stones course provides comprehensive insight into the multidisciplinary approach to patients with complex cholelithiasis-related pathology. The program demonstrates robotic and laparoscopic techniques for common bile duct exploration and strategies for bailout. Biliary tree imaging, as it relates to gallbladder surgery and common bile duct stones, is also reviewed. Participants practice techniques with a hands-on dry simulation lab and gain practical experience.
Target Audience
Physicians
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review the evidence supporting minimally invasive common bile duct explorations
- Describe how to set up your common bile duct exploration program utilizing fluoroscopy
- Discuss multiple biliary imaging modalities in complex cholecystitis
- Discuss how to introduce new procedures into your institution
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Printable Program Schedule
Mayo Clinic Advanced Cholecystectomy and Biliary Tract Stones 2026 | ||
Phoenix, AZ | ||
January 9-10, 2026 | ||
All Presentations Mountain Standard Time | ||
Friday, January 9, 2026 | ||
7:00 AM | Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits | |
7:45 AM | Welcome and Introductions | |
Session I: Biliary Imaging Moderator: Motoyo Yano, M.D., Ph.D. | ||
8:00 AM | Pre-Operative Biliary Ultrasound | |
8:20 AM | CT Scan in Cholecystitis | |
8:40 AM | Biliary Tract MRCP | |
9:00 AM | Introduction to Fluoroscopy and Cholangiograms | |
9:20 AM | Intraoperative Ultrasound | |
9:40 AM | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
10:00 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
Session II: Multidisciplinary Approach to The Complex Patient Moderator: Irving A. Jorge, M.D. | ||
10:30 AM | Role of ERCP in Complex Stone Management, Cholecystectomy-Related Complications and Palliation | |
10:45 AM | Cholecystostomy Tubes, Indications and Tube Management and Long-Term Alternatives Alex Wallace, M.D. | |
11:00 AM | IR Interventions for Cholecystectomy Related Complications and Palliation Alex Wallace, M.D. | |
11:15 AM | Endoscopic Alternatives to Cholecystitis in The Non-Surgical Patient Terry L. Jue, M.D. | |
11:30 AM | Cholecystitis in Cirrhotics Blanca C. Lizaola-Mayo, M.D. | |
11:50 AM | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
12:10 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
Session III: Safe Cholecystectomy Moderator: Megan H. Nelson, M.D. | ||
1:10 PM | Challenging Gallbladders and How to Perform a Safe Subtotal Cholecystectomy Pei-Wen Lim, M.D. | |
1:30 PM | Bile Duct Injury Prevention and Management if You Have Encountered One: From the Community Hospital Perspective Devendra Chandra Joshi, MD | |
1:50 PM | Evaluation and Management of Gallbladder Polyps and Incidental Cancer During Cholecystectomy Chee-Chee H. Stucky, M.D. | |
2:10 PM | Robotic Choledochoscopy Jennifer M. Moffett, M.D. | |
2:30 PM | Robotic IOC and US Eleah Porter, M.D. | |
2:50 PM | Case Scenarios Pei-Wen, Lim, M.D., Maggie Bosley M.D., Eleah Porter, M.D., and Irving A. Jorge, M.D. | |
3:10 PM | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty | |
3:30 PM | Adjourn | |
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | ||
7:15 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits | |
7:55 AM | Announcements | |
Session IV: The Value and Numbers Behind the RVU's Moderator: Irving Jorge, M.D. | ||
8:00 AM | Evidence Behind CBDE and Value Analysis | |
8:15 AM | Conversations with a CFO Chris H. Hasse | |
8:30 AM | Financial Analysis & Economic Decision Making | |
8:45 AM | Building a Complex Cholecystectomy and CBDE Program at Your Institution | |
9:00 AM | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty | |
9:10 AM | Break and Exhibits | |
Session V: Common Bile Duct Exploration Moderator: Irving A. Jorge, M.D. | ||
9:40 AM | Stepwise Approach To CBDE Devendra Chandra Joshi, MD | |
10:00 AM | Choledochoscopy Tips, Tricks, and Devices Irving A. Jorge, M.D. | |
10:20 AM | Fluoroscopic Approaches and Options Maggie Bosley M.D. | |
10:40 AM | Complications and When to Abort Irving A. Jorge, M.D. | |
11:00 AM | Transcystic Algorithm for CBDE Eleah Porter, M.D. | |
11:20 AM | Case Scenarios Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., and Eleah Porter, M.D. | |
11:40 AM | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty | |
12:00 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
Session VI: Simulation Sessions | ||
1:00 PM | Choledocoscopy 1 Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Jennifer M. Moffett, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
1:25 PM | Choledocoscopy 2 Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Jennifer M. Moffett, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
1:50 PM | Choledocoscopy 3 Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Jennifer M. Moffett, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
2:15 PM | EHL Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
2:40 PM | Wires and Balloons Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
3:05 PM | Robotics Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Eleah Porter, M.D., Jennifer M. Moffett, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
3:30 PM | Ultrasound 1 Megan H. Nelson, M.D., Pei-Wen Lim, M.D., Devendra Chandra Joshi, M.D., Irving A. Jorge, M.D., Zhi Fong, M.D., Pete F. Johnston, M.D., Steven Bowers, M.D., Maggie Bosley, M.D., Matthew B. Bloom, M.D., Eleah Porter, M.D., Ahmad Abutaka, M.B.B.S. | |
3:55 PM | Session Debrief | |
4:15 PM | Adjourn | |
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Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
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Available Credit
- 12.00 ABS
- 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.00 Attendance
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