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ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION SUMMITFebruary 26 – 28 | Vail, Colorado

Earn up to 18.5 CME Credits

OVERVIEW

2015 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Summit brought to you by the Case Comprehensive Hernia Center

The reconstruction of abdominal wall defects remains

one of the most challenging dilemmas facing surgeons.

Congenital, acquired or post-traumatic defects all present

unique challenges to the reconstructive surgeon. A multitude

of prosthetic materials are available to improve outcomes

in ventral hernia repair. Both synthetic and biologic meshes

have revolutionized approaches to the surgical management

of abdominal wall reconstruction. The surgeon can choose

from both laparoscopic approaches and open repairs or in

certain circumstances a combination of the two. Even though

ventral hernia repair remains one of the most common

procedures performed, there is little consensus as to the best

surgical technique, prosthetic material of choice or strategies

to repair complex defects.

In this summit, the participants will be exposed to all aspects of

abdominal wall reconstructions including:

• Minimally invasive hernia repairs

• Complex open abdominal wall reconstruction techniques:

– Open (traditional) component separation

– Laparoscopic and periumbilical sparring component separation

– Posterior component separation and transversus abdominis

release (TAR)

• Parastomal and other difficult hernia repairs

• Reconstructions in the setting of infection, contamination,

enterocutaneous fistulas and loss of abdominal domain

• Umbilical and inguinal hernia repairs

Participants will also gain an in-depth understanding of the various

meshes and their potential advantages and disadvantages. The

benefits and limitations of the minimally invasive techniques will

be examined. Modern modifications to the traditional laparoscopic

ventral hernia repairs, including defect closure, mesh positioning

devices, absorbable fixation, etc. will be discussed. This summit

will stress detailed operative descriptions of each of the experts’

approaches to these reconstructive challenges to provide the surgeon

valuable insight through video education and an interactive panel of

reconstructive surgeons.

For complete registration and course details, visit http://www.awrsummit.com

Thursday, February 26, 2015

4 p.m. Registration

4:30 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Yuri Novitsky, MD

4:50 p.m. Synthetic Mesh: What You Need to Know to Make Educated Choices

Yuri Novitsky, MD

5:10 p.m. Biologic/Biodegradable Mesh Choices: Porcine, Human, Bovine, Biosynthetic

William Hope, MD

5:30 p.m. Traditional Lap VHR: Tricks, Pitfalls, Contraindications B. Todd Heniford, MD

5:50 p.m. Laparoscopic Management of Parastomal Hernias Alfredo Carbonell II, DO

6:10 p.m. Tricks and Tips for Laparoscopic Repairs of Atypical Hernias William Hope, MD

6:30 p.m. Novel Modifications in Laparoscopic VHR: Defect Closure and Mesh Positioning Devices Eric Pauli, MD

6:50 p.m. Choosing the Right Approach and Mesh: My Algorithm

David Earle, MD

7:10 p.m. Discussion: Indications/Limitations of LVHR Moderator: Alfredo Carbonell II, DO

Panel: B. Todd Heniford, MD Brian Jacob, MD Eric Pauli, MD David Earle, MD Yuri Novitsky, MD

8 p.m. Adjourn

PROGRAM AGENDA

Friday, February 27, 2015

MORNING SESSION

6 a.m. Session Introduction/Defining the Clinical Challenge Yuri Novitsky, MD

6:20 a.m. Modern Modifications to Anterior Component Separation Jeffrey Janis, MD

6:50 a.m. Endoscopic Component Separation Scott Roth, MD

7:10 a.m. Rives-Stoppa and Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release (TAR) Yuri Novitsky, MD

7:40 a.m. Open Flank Hernia Repair B. Todd Heniford, MD

8 a.m. Myofascial Flaps: When and How? Charles Butler, MD

8:20 a.m. Open Parastomal Hernia Repair Eric Pauli, MD

8:40 a.m. Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair Alfredo Carbonell II, DO

9 a.m. Routine Hernia Patient: Preventing the Complexity Moderator: B. Todd Heniford, MD

Panel: Yuri Novitsky, MD William Hope, MD Scott Roth, MD Brian Jacob, MD Alfredo Carbonell II, DO David Earle, MD

10:00 a.m. Adjourn

AFTERNOON SESSION

4 p.m. Umbilical Hernias – the Trials and Tribulations of Decision Making

William Hope, MD

4:20 p.m. Hernia Repair for Women of Childbearing Age: Should We Tailor?

Heidi Elliott, MD

4:40 p.m. Groin Pain – Differential Diagnosis/Workup Brian Jacob, MD

5 p.m. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Inguinal Hernia Repair David Earle, MD

5:20 p.m. Treating Inguinal Recurrences Scott Roth, MD

PROGRAM AGENDA continued

5:40 p.m. Groin Pain After Surgery – What Do I Do Now? Ajita Prabhu, MD

6 p.m. Nonsurgical Treatment for Sports Hernia Terra Blatnik, MD

6:20 p.m. The Surgical Approach to Sports Hernia David Earle, MD

6:40 p.m. Poster Rounds – All Faculty

7 p.m. Adjourn

7 – 8:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Saturday, February 28, 2015

MORNING SESSION

6 a.m. Session Introduction/Defining the Clinical Challenge Yuri Novitsky, MD

6:20 a.m. Complications: Predictable or Preventable? B. Todd Heniford, MD

6:40 a.m. Getting Your Patient Ready for Major AWR Yuri Novitsky, MD

7 a.m. Enhanced Recovery Pathway after Abdominal Wall Surgery Heidi Elliott, MD

7:20 a.m. Management of the Open Abdomen and Adjuncts to Wound Closure

William Hope, MD

7:40 a.m. Get Me Some Skin: The Role of Tissue Expanders in Modern AWR

Hooman Soltanian, MD

8 a.m. Panniculectomy During Hernia Repair: Indications and Technical Tips to Avoid Complications

Jeffrey Janis, MD

8:20 a.m. Complications of Abdominal Wall Reconstructions: Dealing With My Own “Disasters”

Eric Pauli, MD

8:40 a.m. Staying Connected: The Role of Social Media in AWR Brian Jacob, MD

9 a.m. How Do I Get Paid? “Must Know” Facts to Maximize Reimbursement

Scott Roth, MD

9:20 a.m. Panel Discussion

10 a.m. Adjourn

PROGRAM AGENDA continued

AFTERNOON SESSION

4 p.m. Enterotomy During VHR: What Do I Do Now? Brian Jacob, MD

4:20 p.m. Preoperative Pneumoperitoneum: When and How Alfredo Carbonell II, DO

4:40 p.m. Hernia in the Morbidly Obese: Treatment Algorithms/Surgical Options

Ajita Prabhu, MD

5 p.m. AWR in the Setting of Enterocutaneous Fistula B. Todd Heniford, MD

5:20 p.m. Diastesis Recti: What Should I Do? Hooman Soltanian, MD

5:40 p.m. Adjuncts to Wound Healing: Creams, Drugs and Drips Jeffrey Janis, MD

6 p.m. Soft Tissue Challenges: Plastic Surgeon Tips for a General Surgeon Charles Butler, MD

6:20 p.m. Stump the Professor: Decision Making in Complex Cases Moderator: Yuri Novitsky, MD

Panel: Charles Butler, MD Scott Roth, MD Jeffrey Janis, MD B. Todd Heniford, MD Alfredo Carbonell II, DO Brian Jacob, MD

7:50 p.m. Closing Comments Yuri Novitsky, MD

8 p.m. Adjourn

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After attending the course, participants will be able to:

• Summarize the various synthetic, biologic and absorbable meshes available

• Identify benefits and limitations of laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs

• Discuss modern modifications and adjuncts to traditional laparoscopic techniques

• Identify the surgical approaches to the reconstructive challenges

• List modern options for abdominal wall reconstruction and sublay mesh repairs

• Define advanced techniques of skin/soft tissue mobilization/transfer, expansion and panniculectomies

PROGRAM AGENDA continued

COURSE DIRECTOR:Yuri W. Novitsky, MDDirector, Case Comprehensive Hernia Center Director, Advanced GI Surgery/MIS Fellowship Department of Surgery UH Case Medical CenterProfessor of SurgeryCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Hooman Soltanian, MDDirector, Residency ProgramVice Chair, Department of Plastic SurgeryUH Case Medical CenterAssociate Professor of Plastic SurgeryCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Heidi Elliott, MD Department of SurgeryUH Case Medical CenterAssistant Professor of SurgeryCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Ajita Prabhu, MD Department of SurgeryUH Case Medical CenterAssistant Professor of SurgeryCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine

2015 AWR SUMMIT FACULTY

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTYCleveland, Ohio

Terra Blatnik, MDPrimary Care Sports Medicine, Board CertifiedStaff Physician, Community PediatricsCleveland Clinic Children’sCleveland, Ohio

Charles E. Butler, MDProfessor and ChairmanDepartment of Plastic Surgery University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas

Alfredo M. Carbonell II, DOChief, Division of Minimal Access and Bariatric SurgeryCo-Director Hernia CenterGreenville Health SystemAssociate Professor of SurgeryUniversity of South Carolina School of Medicine – GreenvilleGreenville, South Carolina

David B. Earle, MDProgram Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery FellowshipDepartment of Surgery Baystate Medical CenterAssociate Professor of Surgery Tufts University School of MedicineSpringfield, Massachusetts

B. Todd Heniford, MD Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive SurgeryDepartment of SurgeryCarolinas HealthCare SystemProfessor of SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillCharlotte, North Carolina

William Hope, MDDirector of Surgical Education New Hanover Regional Medical Center Surgery Residency Training ProgramAssistant Professor of SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillCharlotte, North Carolina

Brian P. Jacob, MDPartner, Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, New York

Jeffrey E. Janis, MDChief of Plastic Surgery, Ohio State University HospitalProfessor and Executive Vice ChairmanDepartment of Plastic SurgeryOhio State University Wexner Medical CenterColumbus, Ohio 

Eric M. Pauli, MDDirector of Endoscopic SurgeryAssistant Professor of SurgeryPenn State Hershey Medical CenterHershey, Pennsylvania

J. Scott Roth, MDChief, Gastrointestinal Surgery Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Professor of Surgery University of Kentucky School of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky

GUEST FACULTY

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This comprehensive reconstructive summit is suited for general, plastic and trauma surgeons involved in both routine and complex abdominal reconstructions.

POLICY DISCLOSURE

The policy of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine CME Program requires that the Activity Director, planning committee members and all activity faculty (that is, anyone in a position to control the content of the education activity) disclose to the activity participants all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. Disclosure will be made to activity participants prior to the commencement of the activity. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine CME Program also requires that faculty make clinical recommendations based on the best available scientific evidence and that faculty identify any discussion of “off-label” or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or medical devices.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The commitment to exceptional patient care begins with revolutionary discovery. University Hospitals Case Medical Center is the primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a national leader in medical research and education and consistently ranked among the top research medical schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Through their faculty appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, physicians at UH Case Medical Center are advancing medical care through innovative research and discovery that bring the latest treatment options to patients.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Summit CID 2516

R E G I S T R AT I O N R AT E S

MD/DO $625 by Jan. 2, 2015 $725 after Jan. 2, 2015

Resident/Student $300 by Jan. 2, 2015 $350 after Jan. 2, 2015

Corporate $1,325

For complete registration and course details, please go to:

http://www.awrsummit.com

Contact Rita.Rys@case.edu for additional information

M E E T I N G L O C AT I O N :

Vail Marriott Mountain Resort

Call: 877-622-3140

Register Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/AWR15

G R O U P R O O M R AT E * :

$389 per night (Standard and Lodge Rooms)

$419 per night (Studio King Suite)

Daily resort fee is waived with group rate.

* Paid registration required. Room block at the above group rate is limited and will expire by January 26, 2015. Early reservations are encouraged.

C O R P O R AT E S U P P O R T A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T:

We gratefully acknowledge Bard Davol Inc. for its generous support. Acceptance of funding in support of this program does not constitute endorsement of any product or manufacturer.

POSTER ROUNDS Returning for 2015

AWR SUMMIT IS NOW ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER ROUNDS.

Submit Abstracts at www.awrsummit.com.

Submission Deadline: January 16, 2015

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