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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) 2021


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Add to Calendar Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) 2021 6/9/2021 6:00:00 AM 6/12/2021 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Virtual false MM/DD/YYYY


Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 6:00 AM - Saturday, June 12, 2021, 2:00 PM


Specialties - Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Surgery


MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s 12th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference is your leading source for state-of-the-art and advanced education content that provides an in-depth understanding of the complexities of AWR. This year’s conference has transformed to a virtual experience to bring education straight to you in a flexible environment. The comprehensive agenda 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.

The lectures are delivered by 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. 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 education content focuses on these hernia repairs highlighting all aspects of AWR to address the growing rate of hernia repairs and updates in technology and procedures.




Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to:

Nursing Learning Objectives:

1. Implement strategies to manage complex wounds in the outpatient setting
2. Establish a collaborative team approach with surgeons as part of the hernia center

Physician Learning Objectives:


  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, child bearing age)


Now through March 15, 2021

  • Physician $325
  • Resident or Fellow $100
  • Physician Assistant $200
  • Nurse Practitioner $200
  • Nurse $200
  • Allied Health Professional $200
  • Industry Professional $500

March 16 - June 8, 2021

  • Physician $400
  • Resident or Fellow $175
  • Physician Assistant $275
  • Nurse Practitioner $275
  • Nurse $275
  • Allied Health Professional $275
  • 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
  • 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 (12.25 hours), Nurse - ANCC (12.25 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (12.25 hours), IPCE (12.25 hours)

Faculty Photos
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Associate Professor, Surgery; Associate Fellowship Director, Division of Minimally Invasive and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Associate Professor, Surgery
Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Health Care System - Atrium, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Charlotte, NC
Faculty Photos
Parag Bhanot, MD
Executive Director, MedStar Georgetown Center for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Surgery; Associate Professor, Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.
Faculty Photos
Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
Surgeon, Abdominal Wall Surgery; Assistant Professor, Surgery
Barnes Jewish Hospital' Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Faculty Photos
Charles E. Butler, MD
Charles B. Barker Endowed Chair in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Professor and Chairman, Plastic Surgery
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Faculty Photos
Stephen R. T. Evans, MD
Executive Vice President, Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer
MedStar Health
Columbia, MD
Faculty Photos
Kenneth L. Fan, MD
Scientific Director, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Attending, Plastic Surgeon, Assistant Professor, 4th Year Clerkship Director
MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
Faculty Photos
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Director, Clinical Research, Assistant Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
Faculty Photos
B. Todd Heniford, MD
Professor and Chief, Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Co-Director, Carolinas Laparoscopic and Advanced Surgery Program; Director
Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Hernia Center
Charlotte, NC
Faculty Photos
William W. Hope, MD
Program Director; Associate Professor, Surgery
New Hanover Regional Medical Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Wilimington, NC
Faculty Photos
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
Chief of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, Co-Director, Center for Abdominal Core Health, Professor of Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Surgery
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
Faculty Photos
Karen Kim Evans, MD
Plastic Surgeon; Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
Faculty Photos
Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
Faculty Photos
Brent Matthews, MD
Surgeon-in-Chief; Professor and Chair, Surgery
Atrium Health; University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Anne E. Mcardle, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Faculty Photos
Mary Anne Obst, RN, BSN, CCRN, CWON
Complex Abdomen Specialist, Complex Abdominal Wall, Reconstruction Service, Department of Surgery
Regions Hospital Level I Trauma Center
Scandia , MN
Faculty Photos
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Director, Endoscopic Surgery; Chief, Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery; Associate Professor, Surgery
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
Faculty Photos
Ajita S. Prabhu, MD
Assistant Program Director, General Surgery Residency Digestive Disease Institute Cleveland Clinic Assistant Professor, Surgery Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
Faculty Photos
J. Scott Roth, MD
Director, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Chief, Division of General, Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery; Professor, Surgery
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Lexington, KY
Faculty Photos
Sarah R. Sher, MD
Plastic Surgeon; Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Mission Cancer Center, Mission Health
Asheville, NC
Faculty Photos
Guy R. Voeller, MD
Surgeon, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Professor, Surgery
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Memphis, TN

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Welcome Remarks
4:00PM - 4:15PM
Parag Bhanot, MD
Session I: Introduction to AWR
4:15PM - 6:05PM
Parag Bhanot, MD (Moderator)
Building a Hernia Center: Putting the Pieces Together
4:16PM - 4:30PM
B. Todd Heniford, MD
The Financial Implication of the Complex AWR Patient: True Cost
4:30PM - 4:45PM
J. Scott Roth, MD
Pre-operative Decision-making: Knowing When to Operate
4:45PM - 5:00PM
Ajita S. Prabhu, MD
Informed Consent: Importance of Setting Expectations
5:00PM - 5:15PM
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Peri-operative Pain Management in Complex AWR
5:15PM - 5:30PM
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
Hernia Registries: An Opportunity for Quality Improvement
5:30PM - 5:50PM
William W. Hope, MD
Questions and Discussion
5:50PM - 6:05PM
Parag Bhanot, MD (Moderator)
B. Todd Heniford, MD
J. Scott Roth, MD
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
William W. Hope, MD
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Ajita S. Prabhu, MD
Evening Break and Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Poster Presentations
6:05PM - 6:15PM
Non-CE Symposium
6:15PM - 7:00PM

Sponsored by Allergan

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.


Thursday, June 10, 2021
Session II: Updates on Reinforcement Materials and Imaging
2:00PM - 3:45PM
William W. Hope, MD
Welcome Remarks
2:01PM - 2:15PM
William W. Hope, MD
Imaging Modalities: Going Beyond the Radiology Report
2:15PM - 2:30PM
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Use of Synthetics: Even in the Clean-contaminated Patient
2:30PM - 2:45PM
Charles E. Butler, MD
Biologicals: Favorable Long-term Data Proves to be Myth Buster
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Bio-absorbables: Still Experimental or Finally Mainstream?
3:00PM - 3:15PM
Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Mesh Location: Does it Really Matter?
3:15PM - 3:30PM
Guy R. Voeller, MD
Questions and Discussion
3:30PM - 3:45PM
William W. Hope, MD (Moderator)
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Charles E. Butler, MD
Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Guy R. Voeller, MD
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Afternoon Break and Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Poster Presentations
3:45PM - 4:35PM
Non-CE Symposia
3:50PM - 4:30PM

Sponsored 3M+KCI

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.



2021 MedStar Georgetown Distinguished Achievement Award in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
4:35PM - 5:05PM

Introduction by B. Todd Heniford

Awardee: Jeffrey E. Janis, MD


Session III: Concepts of the Component Separation Technique
5:05PM - 6:20PM
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
Session Introduction
5:06PM - 5:10PM
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
Pre-operative and Intra-operative Decision Making: Choosing Your Approach
5:10PM - 5:25PM
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Minimally Invasive Anterior Component Separation: Do Not Fret the Flaps
5:25PM - 5:40PM
Charles E. Butler, MD
Parastomal Hernia Repair using TAR: Proceeding with Caution
5:40PM - 5:55PM
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Question and Discussion
5:55PM - 6:20PM
B. Todd Heniford, MD
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD (Moderator)
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Charles E. Butler, MD
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Evening Break and Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Poster Presentations
6:20PM - 6:30PM
Networking Break or Non-CE Symposia
6:30PM - 7:00PM

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.


Friday, June 11, 2021
Session IV: Management of Common Complications
2:00PM - 3:20PM
Karen Kim Evans, MD (Moderator)
Welcome Remarks
2:01PM - 2:05PM
Karen Kim Evans, MD
Avoiding Errors: Tips and Tricks for Everyone
2:05PM - 2:20PM
Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
Management of SSOs: Preventing the Readmission
2:20PM - 2:35PM
Ajita S. Prabhu, MD
Chronic Pain with Mesh: Legal Implications
2:35PM - 2:50PM
Guy R. Voeller, MD
Mesh Infection: Understanding Your Options
2:50PM - 3:05PM
B. Todd Heniford, MD
Question and Discussion
3:05PM - 3:20PM
B. Todd Heniford, MD
Guy R. Voeller, MD
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
Karen Kim Evans, MD (Moderator)
Afternoon Break and Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Poster Presentations
3:20PM - 4:10PM
Non-CE Symposia or Networking Activity
3:30PM - 4:05PM

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.
Session V: Advanced Concepts I
4:10PM - 6:00PM
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD (Moderator)
Session Introduction
4:11PM - 4:15PM
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD (Moderator)
Skin & Soft Tissue: A Guide for the General Surgeon
4:15PM - 4:30PM
Charles E. Butler, MD
Hernia Surgery in the Immunocompromised Patient: Control What You Can
4:30PM - 4:45PM
Sarah R. Sher, MD
Botulinum Toxin: Academics versus Practical Application
4:45PM - 5:00PM
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
EC Fistulas, Stomas, & Complex Wounds: A Nursing Perspective
5:00PM - 5:15PM
Mary Anne Obst, RN, BSN, CCRN, CWON
Surgical Management of the EC Fistula Patient
5:15PM - 5:30PM
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Management of GI Emergencies in the Hernia Patient
5:30PM - 5:45PM
Brent Matthews, MD
Questions and Discussion
5:45PM - 6:00PM
Jeffrey E. Janis, MD
Eric M. Pauli, MD
Charles E. Butler, MD
Brent Matthews, MD
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Mary Anne Obst, RN, BSN, CCRN, CWON
Evening Break and Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Poster Presentations
6:00PM - 6:15PM
Non-CE Symposia or Networking Activity
6:15PM - 6:45PM

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Session VI: Advanced Concepts II
9:00AM - 10:45AM
Parag Bhanot, MD (Moderator)
Welcome Remarks
9:01AM - 9:10AM
Parag Bhanot, MD
The Flank Hernia: Principles of an Open Approach
9:10AM - 9:25AM
Ajita S. Prabhu, MD
Parastomal and Non-midline Hernias: Making it Easy Using Robotics
9:25AM - 9:40AM
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Totally Extra-peritoneal Approach: Laparoscopic and Open Techniques
9:40AM - 9:55AM
J. Scott Roth, MD
Rectus Diastasis Repair: Suture versus Mesh Repair
9:55AM - 10:10AM
Kenneth L. Fan, MD
Panniculectomy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as an Adjunct
10:10AM - 10:25AM
Karen Kim Evans, MD
Questions and Discussion
10:25AM - 10:45AM
Parag Bhanot, MD (Moderator)
J. Scott Roth, MD
Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
Kenneth L. Fan, MD
Karen Kim Evans, MD
Ajita S. Prabhu, MD
Morning Break and Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Poster Presentations
10:45AM - 11:35AM
Non-CE symposium or Networking Activity
10:45AM - 11:30AM

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.
Keynote Lecture: The COVID Crisis & Healthcare Disruption: The Impact on AWR
11:35AM - 12:00PM
Stephen R. T. Evans, MD
Session VII: Future Directions in AWR
12:00PM - 1:30PM
William W. Hope, MD (Moderator)
Session Introduction
12:01PM - 12:05PM
William W. Hope, MD
Prophylactic Mesh: Have We Identified the Right Patient?
12:05PM - 12:20PM
William W. Hope, MD
ERAS Society Guidelines for AWR: A Guide to Realistic Implementation
12:20PM - 12:35PM
Brent Matthews, MD
Going forward with Research: Top Questions that Need Answers
12:35PM - 12:50PM
B. Todd Heniford, MD
Patient Reported Outcomes in AWR: Measuring to Make Better
12:50PM - 1:05PM
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Questions and Discussion
1:05PM - 1:25PM
B. Todd Heniford, MD
William W. Hope, MD (Moderator)
Sarah R. Sher, MD
Brent Matthews, MD
John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Closing Remarks
1:25PM - 1:29PM
Parag Bhanot, MD
Adjourn
1:29PM - 1:30PM

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

Gold

  • 3M+ KCI

Platinum

  • Allergan

Bronze

  • BD

Exhibitors

  • Shire

If you are interested in supporting the program, please contact Ada Guo, ada.guo@medstar.net.


Virtual Event FAQs:

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 
medstarcpe@medstar.net  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 medstarcpe@medstar.net 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.

MedStar Health is pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 12th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your colleagues to share your latest work and research with world-renown experts in the field!



Submit your Abstract

Contact Us

MedStar Health, Department of Continuing Professional Education
medstarceapplications@email.sitel.org
CE.MedStarHealth.org