Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) 2021

Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 4:00 PM - Saturday, June 12, 2021, 2:00 PM


MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s 12th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference is a comprehensive three-day symposium that provides an in-depth understanding of the complexities of AWR. The purpose of this highly interactive meeting is to offer an evidence-based discussion on all aspects of AWR through didactic lectures with video education and case presentations to address the growing rate of hernia repairs and updates in technology and procedures. Currently, there are approximately 350,000 ventral hernia repairs performed annually in the United States and the patient population continues to be increasingly complex with significant co-morbidities. Thus, there is a significant complication rate including surgical site morbidity, readmission, and recurrence. The course is comprised of internationally renowned faculty that are a diverse group of experts chosen from the disciplines of general and plastic surgery, based upon their ongoing contributions to the field of abdominal wall reconstruction. The individual sessions will focus on patient selection and optimization, selection of surgical approach and reinforcement material, technical aspects of open and minimally invasive surgery, and management of complications. Attendees will be given much of the knowledge required to have a successful AWR practice.

1. Identify why preoperative preparation is necessary for optimizing patient outcomes.
2. Identify the indications for biologic, synthetic, bioabsorbable mesh.
3. Utilize patient optimization to reduce the incidence of surgical site occurrences.
4. Utilize advanced abdominal wall reconstruction techniques to improve patient outcomes.
5. Utilize advanced laparoscopic techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
6. Recognize the value of plastic surgery techniques for advanced abdominal wall reconstruction.
7. Manage entero-cutaneous fistulas in the setting of a hernia.
8. Implement appropriate treatment options for infected abdominal wall mesh.
9. Recognize the optimal management of skin and soft tissue during hernia repair.
10. Implement enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) after hernia repair.
11. Recognize the value of botulinum toxin A (BTA) in large hernia defects.
12. Evaluate and manage the common complications after component separation procedure.
13. Implement surgical approach for unique patient populations (oncology, transplant, childbearing age).
14. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care for abdominal wall reconstruction patient.
15. Integrate a team-based approach in the postoperative care of the abdominal wall reconstruction patient.

Now - June 8, 2021

• Physician $400
• Resident or Fellow $175
• Physician Assistant  $275
• Nurse Practitioner $275
• Nurse $275
• Allied Health Professional $275
• Medical Student $125
• Industry Professional $550

Conference Dates June 9 to 12: 

• Physician $450
• Resident or Fellow $225
• Physician Assistant $325
• Nurse Practitioner $325
• Nurse $325
• Allied Health Professional $325
• Medical Student $175
• Industry Professional $600

 

Register by April 30 to receive a conference welcome kit!

 

In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the   Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 12.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses: This activity is approved for 12.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (14.00 hours), IPCE (14.00 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (14.00 hours), Nurse - ANCC (14.00 hours)

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MedStar Health would like to acknowledge the generous educational grants from the following companies:

• 3M + KCI
• Cook Medical

 

MedStar Health would like to acknowledge the  following exhibitors:

Platinum

• Allergan Aesthetics an AbbVie company

Gold

• 3M+ KCI 

Bronze

• BD

Exhibitors

• DePuy Synthes
• Gore&Associates
• Shire
• TELA Bio, Inc

If you are interested in supporting the program, please contact Ada Guo, [email protected].

Virtual Event FAQs:

WHAT TIME ZONE IS THE CONFERENCE?
The agenda times are ET. 

WHERE DOES THE CONFERENCE TAKE PLACE?
This virtual event takes place completely online. The event uses a virtual environment which allows attendees to view lectures, submit questions to faculty, and connect with other attendees.

DO I HAVE TO ATTEND THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE?
At the end of the conference you will receive a survey to attest to the number of credit hours you participated in. Please only claim credit that correlates with the number of hours you attended.

WHAT ABOUT CAMERA AND MIC ACCESS?
When you first sign into the virtual platform you will be asked to grant access to camera and microphone. This is to enable these features should you wish to connect with other attendees over video chat.

We will automatically mute you and have your camera off during general session lectures.

WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO I NEED?
You will need a computer or a device such as laptop, desktop, or tablet. The website is not accessible via phone. You are not required to have a camera or mic capability to listen to the lectures or submit questions to the panel.

Please use a preferred browser such Chrome, Firefox or Safari to participate during the conference. The virtual conference is not accessible over Internet Explorer.

HOW CAN I GET TO THE CONFERENCE?
Registered attendees will receive a link via email to the conference virtual platform OnAir by June 2. The link will be sent to the email address you registered with and is how you will access all the conference content.

You will use the same link to access the platform during the conference dates and to review recorded presentations after the air dates.

WHAT IF I DON'T RECEIVE THE LINK?
Contact [email protected]  for assistance.

CAN I SHARE THIS LINK WITH OTHERS?
Just like an in-person meeting, registrations should not be shared. The registration provides a single sign-on secure experience for the user.

Please note that recordings or downloaded conference material of any kind that are accessed on the platform should not be shared.

WHEN WILL SESSION MATERIAL BE AVAILABLE?
PDF copies of the presentations will be available for download on the session page from those presenters who gave consent to share. These are accessible after the conference date through the end of 2021. 

CAN I CHAT WITH OTHERS DURING THE CONFERENCE?
YES! In each session there is a chat feature that allows you to send messages to others in the session. There is also the Networking Hub where you can message other attendees, faculty and industry directly with chat or video connections.

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE SPEAKER
In each session there is a chat box to the right of the screen you can enter in a question for the panel. Our team will collect questions for the moderator to be asked during panel discussion time.

WILL LIVE CONTENT BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE EVENT?
Live content will be recorded, subject to speaker permission, and posted on platform for on-demand viewing. You will continue to have access to session content and exhibit hall until the end of 2021. 

I NEED HELP!
Before the conference date please contact [email protected] or  (833) 731-1273 with any questions.

Day of the conference while you are participating on the virtual platform our staff is ready to assist you. There is a headset icon in the top right of your screen. This will directly connect you to a member of our team.