Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

AWR 09 Educational Program Videos

Thursday, June 25

 

Lunch Symposium

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Advances in the Management of the Open Abdomen:
From Damage Control to Definitive Closure
Andre Campbell, MD; Bradford G. Scott, MD

This non-CME accredited activity is supported by KCI and LifeCell.

 

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION
Analyzing the Problem: Guiding Principles and Concepts
Stephen R.T. Evans, MD
Anatomic and Physiologic Pitfalls: Risk Factors For Failure
Michael G. Franz, MD
Preoperative Screening for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (DVT Risk, Postop Ventilator Risk - Risks Unrelated to Recurrence)
Hugh M. Foy, MD
Compartment Syndrome with Increased Abdominal Wall Pressures
Michael D. Pasquale, MD
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIA REPAIR:
Indications, Techniques and Error Prevention
Primary vs. Synthetic Closure
Michael G. Sarr, MD
Laparoscopic Component Separation
Michael J. Rosen, MD
Laparoscopic vs. Open Defect Closure
Guy R. Voeller, MD
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

 

Friday, June 26

 

Breakfast Symposium

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The Use of a Biologic Prosthetic for
Abdominal and Colon Trauma

Experience in Combat Casualties
Major Eric K. Johnson, MD

This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Cook Medical.

 

 

Complex Cases from Audience
Moderator: Stephen R.T. Evans, MD

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BIOMATERIALS
Biomaterials vs. Inert Synthetic Materials for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction – Pros, Cons, and Overview
Stephen J. Ferzoco, MD
Approach and Indications for the Use of Vicryl, Prolene,
Gore-Tex, & Marlex Mesh

Gregory A. Dumanian, MD
Characteristics and Applications of Biomaterials for AWR
Omega3 Fatty Acid Coated Polypropylene
Mesh Use for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Guy R. Voeller, MD
Long Term Results with a Biologic Prosthetic:
Experience with Complicated Cases
Morris E. Franklin Jr., MD
Properties of Crosslinked vs Non-Crosslinked Biomaterials for AWR
Scott W. Chouinard, PhD
Biologics in Hernia Repair Using Component Separation Technique
Dinakar Golla, MD
Panel Discussion / Q & A
New Bioabsorbable Tissue Scaffold Technology: An Alternative to Biologics
William S. Cobb, IV, MD
Mechanisms of Action for Soft Tissue Repair Materials
Michael G. Franz, MD
Non-Cross-Linked Bovine Pericardium in Soft Tissue Repair
Henry S. Wicker, Jr., MD
Performance of FlexHD Hydrated Human Acellular Dermal Matrix
in In Vitro and In Vivo Models

Grant V. Bochicchio, MD
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

 

Lunch Symposium

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New Frontier for Synthetic Bioabsorbable Scaffold Technology:
Cases and Conversation
Alfredo M. Carbonell, II, DO; William S. Cobb, IV, MD

This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Gore & Associates.

 

 

CLOSURE OF COMPLEX ABDOMINAL WALL DEFECTS:
Treatment Options and Strategies
Complex Cases from Audience
Moderator: Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD
Complex Hernias: Staging the Repair
Stephen J. Ferzoco, MD
Complex Hernias: Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas
Michael G. Sarr, MD
Complex Hernias: Placement of Colostomy/Enterostomy
with Abdominal Wall Closures

Russell J. Nauta, MD
Utilization of Tissue Expanders
Ronald P. Silverman, MD
Fascial Grafts vs. Muscle Rotation Flaps vs.
Free Flaps for Abdominal Wall Closure

Anthony P. Tufaro, DDS, MD
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

 


Saturday, June 27

Breakfast Symposium

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Biomaterials in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction:
Biologic and Bio-Mechanical Considerations for
Optimal Reconstructive Outcomes

Raymond M. Dunn, MD

 

SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS OF THE ABDOMINAL WALL
Antibiotic Choice/Utilization in Abdominal Wall Soft Tissue Infections
Philip S. Barie, MD, MBA
Surgery vs. Antibiotics. How Much is Too Much/Too Little?
Christopher E. Attinger, MD
VAC Utilization
Michael J. Rosen, MD
Mesh In vs. Mesh Out?
Parag Bhanot, MD
Biofilm
Philip S. Barie, MD, MBA
Panel Discussion / Q & A

 

Lunch Symposium

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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Contaminated and
Dirty Cases with Veritas Collagen Matrix

Henry S. Wicker, Jr., MD

This non-CME accredited activity is supported by Synovis Surgical Innovations.

 

UNIQUE CHALLENGES IN ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION
Complex Case from Audience
Moderator: Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD
Maximizing Abdominal Wall Contours: Plication vs. Abdominoplasty vs. Panniculectomy
Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MD
Complex Trauma / Complex Abdominal Wounds
Edward E. Cornwell III, MD
Neonatal Abdominal Wall Defects
Anthony Sandler, MD

Economics of AWR
Panel: Michael J. Rosen, MD; Charles E. Butler, MD;
Mark E. Pollard, MHSA; Michael G. Sachtleben, MHA

Panel Discussion / Q & A