10th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) conference

10th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) conference is organized by MedStar Health and will be held during Jun 07 - 09, 2018 at Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is a wide range of medical practitioners who are interested in the latest information regarding the treatment of abdominal wall reconstruction. The program is purposely targeted towards general, plastic and trauma surgeons, wound care specialists, residents, fellows, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team interested in abdominal wall reconstruction. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.5 Continuing Education (IPCE) credits.

Description :
This conference is a comprehensive two-day symposium focusing on all aspects of abdominal wall reconstruction through didactic lectures with video education, case presentations, symposia, and a hands-on cadaver lab with the faculty. An expert internationally-renowned faculty are a diverse group chosen from the disciplines of general and plastic surgery, based upon their ongoing contributions to the field. The extensive agenda will provide an interactive environment for attendees to receive an in-depth understanding of the complexity of abdominal wall reconstruction and is appropriate for general surgeons, plastic surgeons, and trauma surgeons.

Learning Objectives :
• Identify why preoperative preparation is necessary for optimizing patient outcomes.
• Compare and contrast biologic and synthetic mesh.
• Utilize advanced laparoscopic techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
• Reduce the incidence of surgical site infections.
• Implement the robotic platform for hernia repair.
• Identify the indications for biologic, synthetic, bioabsorbable mesh.
• Utilize advanced abdominal wall reconstruction techniques to improve patient outcomes.
• Recognize the value of plastic surgery techniques for advanced abdominal wall reconstruction.
• Manage entero-cutaneous fistulas in the setting of a hernia.
• Implement appropriate treatment options for infected abdominal wall mesh.
• Recognize the optimal management of skin and soft tissue during hernia repair.
• Implement enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) after hernia repair.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.