The Latino Surgical Society (LSS) was estabished to cultivate, nurture, and support the advancement of Latinos in surgery. The LSS aims to create programming that facilitates the professional development, promotes intellectual exchange amongst surgeons, and builds strategic collaborations with other professional societies and organizations. We also seek to advance initiatives to promote the health and welfare of Latino communities and encourage the study of diseases and healthcare issues of importance to our Latino community.
1. Welcome & Introduction – Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Minerva Romero Arenas (USA).
2. Critical Care & COVID-19 disparities in US Latino communities – Dr. April Mendoza (USA).
3. Colorectal cancer disparities in Puerto Ricans and mainland US Latinos – Dr. Luz Maria Rodriguez (USA).
4. Bariatric Surgery in Hispanic-Latino patients in South Texas – Dr. Michael Martinez (USA).
5. The Impact of Language Discordance on Surgical Outcomes – Dr. Gezzer Ortega (USA).
6. Women in Surgery in Mexico – Dr. Itzel Vela (Mexico).
7. Care of the Trauma Patients in Greater Los Angeles/Southern California – Dr. Michael Jimenez (Mexico).
8. Discussion – All faculty moderated by Dr Minerva Romero (USA).
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