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)