Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference

 

2012 Draft Agenda

 

AWR 2012 Brochure

 

Thursday 14 June

 

7:00 – 7:45 Breakfast Symposium – TBA

8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast Symposium – TBA


GETTING STARTED WITH AWR
9:00 – 9:15
The Challenges of AWR
Stephen R.T. Evans, MD
9:15 – 9:30
Classification of Complex Hernias: Does It Matter?
Stephen J. Ferzoco, MD
9:30 – 9:45
The Principles of Hernia Formation
José J. Díaz, MD
9:45 – 10:00
Health Economics: The Cost of Repair
Raymond M. Dunn, MD
10:00 – 10:15
The FDA and Industry Regulation: Consequences for AWR
Parag Bhanot, MD
10:15 – 10:30
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

HOT BUTTON ISSUES
10:30 – 10:45
Expanding Preoperative Assessment: Tips and Traps
Robert G. Martindale, MD, PhD
10:45 – 11:00
Optimizing Patient Selection: Who Should We Operate On?
Karen F. Kim Evans, MD
11:00 – 11:15
Choosing Your Surgeon: Do Centers of Excellence Make a Difference?
Michael J. Rosen, MD
11:15 – 11:30
Reconstructive Options for AWR
Parag Bhanot, MD
11:30 – 11:45
Panel Discussion / Q & A
11:45 – 1:45
Lunch / Exhibits

 

11:45 – 12:30 Lunch Symposium
Challenging Hernias: Expert Panel Discussion
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by LifeCell

12:45 – 1:30 Lunch Symposium – TBA

 

TOOL BOX FOR AWR
1:45 – 2:05
The World of Synthetics: Still a Prominent Role?
Gregory A. Dumanian, MD
2:05 – 2:25
The World of Biologics: Are They All the Same?
Brent D. Matthews, MD
2:25 – 2:45
Understanding Options for Mesh Placement: Does It Matter?
Raymond M. Dunn, MD
2:45 – 3:00
Panel Discussion / Q & A
3:00 – 3:30
Break / Exhibits

 

STUMP THE EXPERTS: AUDIENCE-PROVIDED CASES
3:30 – 5:30
Analysis of Complex AWR
Panel: Charles E. Butler, MD; Gregory A. Dumanian, MD;
Michael J. Rosen, MD; Michael G. Sarr, MD
Moderators: Maurice Y. Nahabedian and Parag Bhanot, MD

 

5:30 – 7:00 Reception with Exhibitors

 

 

 

Friday 15 June

 

7:00 – 7:45 Breakfast Symposium – TBA

8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast Symposium – TBA


TECHNIQUES: HOW DO I DO IT / INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
9:00 – 9:15
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Adrian E. Park, MD
9:15 – 9:35
Laparoscopic Repair Suprapubic Hernia
Brent D. Matthews, MD
9:35 – 9:50
Open Component Separation
Samir Mardini, MD
9:50 – 10:10
Endoscopic Component Separation
Michael J. Rosen, MD
10:10 – 10:30
Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:30 – 11:00
Break / Exhibits

 

PLASTIC SURGERY CONSIDERATIONS WITH AWR
11:00 – 11:15
Abdominoplasty / Panniculectomy: Staged or Immediate?
Praful M. Ramineni, MD
11:15 – 11:30
Autologous Tissue Reconstruction of Complex AWR
Gregory A. Dumanian, MD
11:30 – 11:45
Tissue Expanders and Loss of Domain: Techniques and Outcomes
Samir Mardini, MD
11:45 – 12:00
Abdominal Considerations Following TRAM / DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD
12:00 – 12:15
Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:15 – 12:45
2012 Georgetown Lifetime Achievement Award
in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Honoree: Guy R. Voeller, MD
Keynote Address
12:45– 2:45
Lunch / Exhibits

 

1:00 – 1:45 Lunch Symposium – TBA

1:55 – 2:40 Lunch Symposium
Complex Abdominal Wall Repair – Critical Success Factors
M. Mark Mofid, MD; Stephen Crowen, MD; German Berbel, DO
The non-CME accredited activity is supported by Synovis Surgical Innovations

 

THE ULTRA-COMPLEX HERNIA
2:45 – 3:00
Biofilms: Here to Stay or Gone for Good?
Randall D. Wolcott, MD
3:00 – 3:15
Staging AWR: When, How, and Why
Bradford G. Scott, MD
3:15 – 3:30
Management of the Enterocutaneous Fistula: What's New
José J. Díaz, MD
3:30 – 3:45
Challenges Associated with Paired Midline and Parastomal Hernias
Michael G. Sarr, MD
3:45 – 4:00
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Craig H. Johnson, MD
4:00 – 4:20
Panel Discussion / Q & A
4:20 – 4:50
Break / Exhibits

 

HOW TO MANAGE THE LOSS OF DOMAIN
4:50 – 5:05
The Open Abdomen: A Primer on Temporary Closure Modalities
Richard S. Miller, MD
5:05 – 5:20
AWR and Component Separation: Indications and Techniques
Charles E. Butler, MD
5:20 – 5:35
Bridge Techniques with Synthetics and Biologics: Making It Work!
Anthony N. Dardano, DO
5:35 – 6:00
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

6:00 – 6:45 Evening Symposium – TBA


 


Saturday 16 June

 

7:00 – 7:45 Breakfast Symposium – TBA

 

7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast


BEEN THERE DONE THAT – LESSONS LEARNED FROM FAILED REPAIRS
8:00 – 8:20
The Failed AWR: What Is Next?
Richard S. Miller, MD
8:20 – 8:40
The Failed Synthetic Repair: Are Biologics the Answer?
Anthony N. Dardano, DO
8:40 – 9:00
The Failed Biologic Repair: Are Synthetics the Answer?
Adrian E. Park, MD
9:00 – 9:20
Understanding Abdominal Vascularity: Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment
Charles E. Butler, MD
9:20 – 9:40
Connective Tissue Disorders and AWR: Operate or Not?
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
9:40 – 10:10
Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:10 – 10:40
Break / Exhibits

 

ISSUES AFTER COMPLEX AWR
10:40 – 11:00
Early Interventions with Abdominal Wounds
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
11:00 – 11:20
The Failed Wound Closure: Options in Management
Karen F. Kim Evans, MD
11:20 – 11:40
Pathophysiology of Pain in the Hernia Patient
Ivica Ducic, MD, PhD
11:40 – 12:00
Understanding Abdominal Vascularity:
Intraoperative Perfusion Assessment

Charles E. Butler, MD
12:00 – 12:20
Measuring Outcomes in AWR
Craig H. Johnson, MD
12:20 – 12:45
Panel Discussion / Q & A