- Overview
Intended audience: For surgeons and clinicians seeking a better understanding of what's current in the field of abdominal wall reconstruction while gaining a more advanced understanding of the techniques and materials available for use.
One and a half day educational program designed to provide a comprehensive exchange of scientific advancements. Discussions will include an overview of what the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine is doing to help overcome some of the unique challenges facing surgeons in the world of hernia repair. The Faculty members will provide a scientific review of a variety of mesh materials currently available for use in abdominal wall reconstruction.
- 6:00 p.m. - Meet BD Representat ive in Hotel Lobby and Proceed to Capital Grill
- 6:30 p.m. - Welcome and Int roduct ions
- 6:45 p.m. - Didactic Presentation Amit Badhwar, PhD "Not All Mesh Materials Are Created Equal"
- 7:15 p.m. Dinner
- 7:30 a.m. - Meet in hotel lobby to depart for McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast - Round table and Q&A
- Discussions & Presentations: 9:00 a.m. - Stephen Badylak, DVM, PhD,MD "Science Behind the P4HB Bioresorbable Mesh" George Hussey, PhD Marley Dewey, PhD
- 11:00 a.m. Break
- 11:15 a.m. - Scot t Roth,MD "Optimization of ComplexAbdominal Wall Reconstruction"
- 12:15 pm - Lunch & Opt ional Tour of theMcGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
- 1:15 p.m. - John Fischer,MD,MPH, FACS "Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Minimizing the Mesh Footprint"
- 2:30 p.m. - Wrap up | Departure
For registration information please contact your local BD representative or contact BD Surgical Education at surgicaleducation@bd.com