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Evaluation

Education Session

Clinical-Procedural

1061 - Lighting the Pathway thru Groundbreaking Robotic Surgery

Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM CST
Location: R02 - R05
CE: .75 Contact Hours

    Primary Speaker(s)

  • James W. Bowers, BSN,RN,CNOR,TNCC

    College Coordinator for Bariatric, Trauma, General Surgery, Colo-rectal, OMS, and Plastics Surgery
    West Virginia University Hospitals
    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

    Handouts

    • Co-Speaker(s)

  • DT

    Dustin Talton, RN

    Staff Nurse
    West Virginia University Hospitals
    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

Disclosure(s):
James W. Bowers, BSN,RN,CNOR,TNCC: No financial relationships to disclose
Dustin Talton, RN, N/A: No financial relationships to disclose
Overview/Abstract: This presentation will showcase a significant milestone in our institution's surgical journey—the first total robotic pancreatectomy with islet cell transplant performed here.

We will begin by reviewing the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Chronic Pancreatitis, the condition that led to this groundbreaking intervention.

A special focus will be given to our very first patient, who graciously allowed us to share her story. We'll explore her case, how our team prepared for this innovative procedure, and the outcomes that followed.

We'll also reflect on the progress made in just one year since initiating this program, highlighting surgical advancements, team growth, and patient outcomes.

In closing, we’ll discuss the future of islet cell transplantation, including ongoing research, potential clinical applications, and how these developments may transform the treatment landscape for chronic pancreatitis and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

  • The learner will be able to describe Chronic Pancreatitis, including its definition, causes, clinical features, complications, and general management.
  • The learner will be able to state the treatments for Chronic Pancreatitis
  • The Learner will be able state the use of New technology for treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
  • The Learner will be able to describe the set up for a Total Robotic Pancreatectomy with Islet Cell Transplant
  • The Learner will be able to describe the set up for a Total Robotic Pancreatectomy with Islet Cell Transplant
  • The Learner will be able to state possible future for diabetic patients