Dr. Peter J. DiPasco

Surgical Oncology

MD, FACS, FSSO, Surgical Oncologist and General Surgeon, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists, USA

United States of America

Biography

Dr. DiPasco is a Surgical Oncologist specializing in cancers of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, liver, pancreas, and endocrine systems. After completing his General Surgery residency at KU Medical Center, he pursued a two-year fellowship in Complex Surgical Oncology at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This training equipped him with extensive expertise in the surgical management of various cancer types, alongside specialized training in Surgical Endocrinology. Currently, Dr. DiPasco's surgical practice primarily revolves around Endocrine Surgery, encompassing thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland procedures, addressing both malignant and benign conditions with equal dedication. Another significant facet of his practice involves the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, with a keen focus on the pancreas, liver, stomach, and esophagus. Additionally, Dr. DiPasco's clinical attention extends to intra-abdominal sarcomas, particularly prevalent retroperitoneal sarcoma cases such as liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. Dr. DiPasco delivers comprehensive endocrine oncology surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and offers a holistic approach to multidisciplinary cancer care for his patients.

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Myths and Realities on the use of Energy Systems during COVID-19

Welcome & Introduction, Dr. Antonio M. Lacy (Spain). Different types of energy and how they work. Dr. Thomas Robinson (USA). Surgical smoke and viruses: evidence on detection and transmission (monopolar, bipolar, ultrasonic and CO2 laser). Dr. Desmond C. Winter (Ireland). Aerosolization of SARS-CoV-2 with all energy devices. Dr. Jose Balibrea (Spain) Aerosolization of SARS-Cov-2 with ultrasonic energy. Dr. John Alverdy (USA) Surgical smoke evacuation. Dr. Peter J. DiPasco (USA) Energy usage by procedure type: open, lap & robotic. Dr. Simon Ng (China) Alternatives to energy in surgery: Do we need them? Dr. Kjetil Soreide (Norway) Discussion / Q&A. All debates moderated by Dr. Antonio M. Lacy (Spain) Closing Remarks. Dr. Antonio M. Lacy (Spain) FACULTY Dr. John Alverdy, MD, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago Medicine, (USA) Dr. Jose Balibrea, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Gastrointestinal Dept. of Surgery, (Spain) Dr. Peter J. DiPasco, MD, Surgical Oncologist at the The University of Kansas Health System, (USA) Dr. Antonio M. Lacy, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Chief of Gastrointestinal Dept. of Surgery, (Spain) Dr. Simon Ng, Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, (China) Dr. Thomas Robinson, MD, Chief of Surgery at the Denver Veterans Administration Medical Center, Founder and medical director of the Center for Surgical Innovation (CSI), (USA) Dr. Kjetil Soreide, MD, PhD, Consultant Surgeon and Associate Professor at the Stavanger University Hospital and University of Bergen, (Norway) Dr. Desmond C. Winter, Consultant Surgeon at the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group, Clinical Associate Professor in Surgery at the University College Dublin, (Ireland) Myths and Realities on the use of Energy Systems during COVID-19

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Published

Jun 2020

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