Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference – Washington DC

2010 Agenda
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Thursday June 17, 2010

7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast Symposium
Abdominal Wall Disasters and the Sandwich Technique
Anthony N. Dardano, DO
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Cook Medical.

Getting Started with AWR
8:00 – 8:20	The Challenge of AWR: An Overview Stephen R.T. Evans, MD
8:20 – 8:40	The Dynamic Abdominal Wall: Cellular and Physiologic Mechanisms of Hernia Formation Michael G. Franz, MD
8:40 – 9:00	Pathophysiology of Abdominal Wall Denervation Ivica Ducic, MD, PhD
9:00 – 9:20	Anesthetic Considerations in AWR Johan P. Suyderhoud, MD
9:20 – 9:40	Strategies for Improving Surgical Outcomes John D. Birkmeyer, MD
9:40 – 10:00	Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:00 – 10:20	Break

“Best evidence” in AWR
10:20 – 10:40	Measuring and Improving Outcomes in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction John D. Birkmeyer, MD
10:40 – 11:00	Understanding Level 1 and Level 2 Studies Adrian E. Park, MD
11:00 – 11:20	Worst Evidence Supporting Current Practice Stephen J. Ferzoco, MD
11:20 – 11:40	Reconstructive Options for AWR: An Algorithmic Approach Parag Bhanot, MD
9:20 – 9:40	Patient Safety Metrics in AWR John D. Birkmeyer, MD
11:40 – 12:10	Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:10 – 1:40	Lunch / Exhibits

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Symposia
Use of FlexHD Biologic Mesh in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
B. Todd Heniford, MD
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by MTF/Ethicon.

Combining Advanced Technologies for Abdominal Wall Repair: Techniques for Optimizing Outcomes
Michael G. Franz, MD; Michael J. Rosen, MD
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by LifeCell.

Toolbox for AWR
1:40 – 2:00	Synthetic Materials in AWR Gregory A. Dumanian, MD
2:00 – 2:20	Biology of Biomaterials Michael G. Franz, MD
2:20 – 2:40	Tissue Advancement Techniques Gregory A. Dumanian, MD
2:40 – 3:00	Panel Discussion / Q & A
3:00 – 3:30	Break / Exhibits
3:30 – 3:50	Tissue Replacement Techniques: Is This Feasible? Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS
3:50 – 4:10	Surgical Indications for AWR: Who Not to Operate On Karen F. Kim Evans, MD
4:10 – 4:30	Medical Clearance in AWR: Who Not to Operate On Parag Bhanot, MD
4:30 – 5:00	Panel Discussion / Q & A

5:00 – 6:45 Reception / Dinner with Exhibitors

Friday: June 18, 2010

7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast Symposium
The Importance of Durability in Complex Abdominal Wall Repair… What’s the Science? Where’s the Data?
Moderator: Rusty Segan, MD
Panel: Scott Chouinard, PhD; Samuel Marquez, MD; Raymond Dunn, MD
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Covidien.

7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast Symposium
The Advantages of Bovine Pericardium: An Emerging Choice in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Dan Mooradian, PhD; M. Mark Mofid, MD; Henry S. Wicker Jr., MD
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Synovis.

Health Economics and Resource Utilization
8:00 – 8:20	FDA Perspective on Biomaterials David Krause, PhD
8:20 – 8:40	Cost Analysis of Synthetic and Biosynthetic Materials for AWR Raymond M. Dunn, MD
8:40 – 9:00	Cost Containment: The Governments’ Perspective on AWR David Krause, PhD
9:00 – 9:15	Panel Discussion / Q & A
9:15 – 9:45	Break / Exhibits

Techniques / Video for Hernia Repair
9:45 – 10:15	Open Inlay and Underlay Techniques Using Biologics Stephen J. Ferzoco, MD
10:15 – 10:45	Laparoscopic Midline Abdominal Hernia Repair Parag Bhanot, MD
10:45 – 11:15	Open Component Separation Samir Mardini, MD
11:15 – 11:45	Laparoscopic Component Separation Michael J. Rosen, MD
11:45 – 12:15	Panel Discussion / Q & A

12:15 – 1:45 Lunch / Exhibits

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Symposium
Characteristics and Applications of Gore Bioabsorbable Tissue Scaffold Technology
Alfredo M. Carbonell II, DO
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Gore & Associates.

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Symposium
Complex Abdominal Wall Repair Using an Omega 3 Biologic Coated Mesh
Moderator: Morris Franklin, MD
Panel: David B. Earle, MD; Alan L. Schuricht, MD
LOCATION: SALON I, GRAND BALLROOM
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Atrium Medical.

Closing the Complex Abdominal Defect
1:45 – 2:05	Management of the Traumatic and Atraumatic Open Abdomen Timothy C. Fabian, MD
2:05 – 2:25	Complex Hernias: Staging the Repair Russell J. Nauta, MD
2:25 – 2:45	Complex Hernias: Management of the Enterocutaneous Fistula Michael G. Sarr, MD
2:45 – 3:05	Management of Traumatic Abdomen with Severe Loss of Domain Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS
3:05 – 3:20	Minimally Invasive Component Separation Technique Charles E. Butler, MD
3:20 – 3:40	Panel Discussion / Q & A
3:40 – 4:00	Break / Exhibits

Management of the Infected Abdominal Wound
4:00 – 4:20	Biofilms Randall D. Wolcott, MD, PA
4:20 – 4:40	Antibiotic Selection Michael D. Pasquale, MD
4:40 – 5:00	Biology of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Christopher J. Salgado, MD
5:00 – 5:20	Preparing the Infected Wound: Surgical Debridement Christopher E. Attinger, MD
5:20– 5:40	Adjunctions to Healing the Abdominal Wound Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
5:40 – 6:00	Panel Discussion / Q & A

Saturday: June 19, 2010

7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast Symposium
Managing the Complex Abdominal Wall with Biologic Implants
This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Davol.

7:00 – 8:00 Breakfast

Unique Challenges in AWR
8:00 – 8:20	AWR in the Bariatric Patient Michael G. Sarr, MD
8:20 – 8:40	Management of the Postoperative Bulge Charles E. Butler, MD
8:40 – 9:00	Management of the Parastomal Hernia Adrian E. Park, MD
9:00 – 9:20	Laparoscopic vs Open Techniques in AWR Guy R. Voeller, MD
9:20 – 9:40	Warfare Related Abdominal Injuries Eric K. Johnson, MD
9:40 – 10:00	Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:00 – 10:15	Break
10:15 - 10:35	Evaluating Abdominal Wall Function Following AWR Michael J. Rosen, MD
10:35 – 10:55	Utilization of Tissue Expanders for Complex AWR Samir Mardini, MD
10:55 – 11:15	Utilization of Muscle Flaps for Complex AWR Charles E. Butler, MD
11:15 – 11:35	Neonatal Abdominal Defects Anthony D. Sandler, MD
11:35 – 11:55	Inguinal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic vs. Conventional) Guy R. Voeller, MD
11:55 – 12:15	Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:15	Adjourn