2023 Agenda

7:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Posters
8:00 AM Welcome Remarks Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS
SESSION I: Introduction to AWR Moderator: Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS
8:15 AM Are We a Specialty Yet? B. Todd Heniford, MD
8:30 AM Core Concepts in AWR Guy Voeller, MD
8:45 AM The Basics of Prospective Randomized Trials in Hernia Surgery Kamal M.F. Itani, MD
9:00 AM Journal Club: Top Articles You Should Know Brent D. Matthews, MD
9:15 AM Pre-operative Preparation: Improving Outcomes with Novel Nutrition Strategy Robert G. Martindale, MD, PhD
9:30 AM Questions and Discussion Moderator: Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS
Panelists: T. Heniford, K. Itani, R. Martindale, B. Matthews, G. Voeller
10:00 AM Break and Visit the Exhibitors and Abstract Poster Presentations
SESSION II: Hot Button Topics Moderator: William W. Hope, MD
10:30 AM Imaging the Hernia Patient: Beyond the Radiology Report Eric M. Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE
10:45 AM Mesh in 2023: Is the Picture any Clearer? John P. Fischer, MD, MPH, FACS
11:00 AM The Use of AI in Predicting AWR Outcomes B. Todd Heniford, MD
11:15 AM Hernia Prevention: Any Traction? William W. Hope, MD
11:30 AM The Power of Social Media Anu Antony, MD, MPH, FACS
11:45 AM Perioperative Pain Management in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Moving The Needle Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
12:00 PM Questions and Discussion Moderator: William W. Hope, MD
Panelists: A. Antony, J. Fischer, T. Heniford, J. Janis, E. Pauli
12:30 PM Lunch and Visit the Exhibitors and Abstract Poster Presentations
1:00 PM

Lunch Symposium I: A Practical Approach to Mesh Selection in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Case-based Discussion
Sponsored by Allergan Aesthetics

This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit.

 Vedra Augenstein, MD, FACS; Robert G. Martindale, MD, PhD
SESSION III: Concepts of the Component Separation Technique Moderator: Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
2:15 PM Picking Your Technique: Understanding Abdominal Wall Anatomy John P. Fischer, MD, MPH, FACS
2:30 PM The External Oblique Release/Anterior Components Separation Evolution, Evidence, and Technique Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
2:45 PM The TAR: Extending the Retro-rectus Dissection Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
3:00 PM Parastomal Hernia Repair using TAR Eric M. Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE
3:15 PM Robotic TAR: How to Overcome the Learning Curve Igor Belansky, MD
3:30 PM Questions and Discussion Moderator: Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
Panelists: V. Augenstein, I. Belansky, J. Fischer, E. Pauli
4:00 PM Break and Visit the Exhibitors and Abstract Poster Presentations
SESSION IV: Advanced Concepts Moderator: Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
4:20 PM 2023 MedStar Georgetown Distinguished Achievement Award in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Introduction by John P. Fischer, MD, MPH
Awardee: J. Scott Roth, MD, FACS
4:45 PM Nonmidline and Subcostal Defects Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
5:00 PM The Flank Hernia: Robotic Approach Igor Belansky, MD
5:15 PM Abdominal Wall Management with Enterocutaneous and/or Enteroatomspheric Fistula: Two Staged Procedure or One and Done? Robert G. Martindale, MD, PhD
5:30 PM The Difficult Enterocutaneous Fistula/Stoma: Soft Tissue Remodeling Mary Anne Obst, RN, BSN, CCRN, CWON
5:45 PM AWR in the Acute Care Patient: "On Call" Goals Brent D. Matthews, MD
6:00 PM Questions and Discussion Moderator: Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
Panelists: I. Belansky, J. Blatnik, B. Matthews, R. Martindale, M. Obst
6:30 PM Adjourn
6:30 PM Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
6:30 AM Registration and Early Riser Break
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Operate with the Masters: Hands-On Cadaver Lab Sponsored by BD This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit. William W. Hope, MD; John P. Fischer, MD, MPH, FACS; Eric M. Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE; J. Scott Roth, MD, FACS
8:30 AM Registration, Breakfast, Visit the Exhibits and Abstract Posters
SESSION V: Advanced Concepts Moderator: William W. Hope, MD
9:00 AM Rectus Diastasis: Ensuring Optimal Functional & Cosmetic Results Anu Antony, MD, MPH, FACS
9:15 AM Botulinum Toxin: Adjunct or Alternative to Component Separation Vedra A. Augenstein, MD
9:30 AM Complex Skin & Soft Tissue Defects Stephen J. Kovach III, MD
9:45 AM Panniculectomy & Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Stephen J. Kovach, MD
10:00 AM GI contamination with Hernia Surgery: A Path Forward to Successful Repair Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
10:15 AM Mesh Infection: Strategies for Salvage Kamal M.F. Itani, MD
10:30 AM Knowing Enough to Know We Are Wrong: 20 years of Quality Improvement B. Todd Heniford, MD
10:45 AM Questions and Discussion Moderator: William W. Hope, MD Panelists: A. Antony, V. Augenstein, J. Blatnik, B. Heniford, K. Itani, S. Kovach
11:00 AM Lunch and Visit the Exhibitors and Abstract Poster Presentations
11:30 AM Lunch Symposium II: A Journey of 1063 Implants Begins with a Single Step Sponsored by TELA Bio, Inc. This symposium is not certified for continuing education credit. Paul Szotek, MD, MBA, FACS; Dominic Henn, MD
SESSION VI: Path to Successful AWR Practice Moderator: Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS
12:45 PM Redefining Indications & Success in AWR John P. Fischer, MD, MPH, FACS
1:00 PM Big Data in Hernia: Friend or Foe? William W. Hope, MD
1:15 PM Hernia Coding: The Foundation for Payment J. Scott Roth, MD, FACS
1:30 PM Questions and Discussion Moderator: Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS Panelists: J. Fischer, H. Hope, J. Roth
1:25 PM Closing Remarks and Adjourn Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS