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Let’s talk about TAMIS with Dr. Matt Albert

Dr. Albert is a member of the colorectal surgery team at AdventHealth
Medical Group in Orlando, FL, which he founded in July 2004. A Fellow of
the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons and of the American
College of Surgeons, his specialties include Minimally Invasive Surgery
for colorectal cancer, including taTME, inflammatory bowel disease, and
complicated diverticular disease.
Dr. Albert’s wide range of colon and rectal surgical services includes the
revolutionary technique known as TAMIS (transanal minimally invasive
surgery), which he invented in 2009, and created the first FDA approved,
flexible transanal platform with Applied Medical. He also helped develop
and teach taTME for rectal cancer developing an international reputation
through the numerous training courses performed around the world. He
is the founder of the AdventHealth colorectal group as well as the
ACGME-accredited colorectal fellowship which trains 6 surgeons yearly,
including an international position.
Dr. Albert is the Medical Director for Surgical Innovation at the Digestive
Health and Surgical Institute at AdventHealth. In this role, he continues
to direct advanced courses in minimally invasive colorectal surgery at
the Nicholson Center, training surgeons from around the world. He has
the largest experience with TAMIS procedures in the world and has
performed more than 5,000 laparoscopic and robotic colorectal
resections.

Endometriosis for the Colorectal Surgeon with Dr. Kelly Wright 9/10/23

Dr. Wright is a Harvard AAGL-fellowship trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon promoting innovative, safe, and cost-effective treatment options for women. She has worked as a physician champion on hospital committees regarding enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), patient safety, and cost-optimization and has extensive teaching and mentoring experience of other colleagues, fellows, residents, and medical students. She currently serves as the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, leading a busy and productive team of world-renowned surgeons.

In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Wright enjoys using her background in biomedical engineering as an industry-leading consultant for medical device companies. Specifically she has served in product development, pre-market testing, regulatory review, market guidance, and education. Her work as an innovator has led to winning awards at national meetings for demonstrating new techniques.

Her research includes OR cost-effectiveness and minimization, enhanced recovery after surgery, the role of the MIGS in increasing minimally invasive options for women, credentialing in laparoscopy training and education, and disparities in access to minimally invasive surgery. She aims to promote gender equity for women surgeons and further women’s involvement in the male-dominated medical device industry.