Ventral Hernia Symposium

Saturday, May 6, 2006

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Course Description
This symposium explores all typed of ventral hernia repair – open and laparoscopic.  It is focused toward general surgeons who want to learn the latest techniques in managing difficult ventral hernias. Open and laparoscopic techniques will be discussed and the details about the large array of mesh products from which to choose will be explored.  The symposium includes didactic sessions, live surgery and a hands-on animate laboratory session.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FACULTY

Brian J. Dunkin, MD, FACS, Course Director
Chief, Division of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Director, Center of Excellence in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jose M. Martinez, MD
Assistance Professor of Surgery
Division of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery

Zubin J. Panthaki, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

PROGRAM
7:00 AM     Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:30 AM     What was Wrong with Open Ventral Hernia Repair? - Brian J. Dunkin, MD, FACS
8:30 AM     Technique of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair - Jose M. Martinez, MD
9:30 AM     Break
9:45 AM     Controversies of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair - Choice of Mesh, Suture Fixation, Drainage - Brian J. Dunkin, MD
10:45 AM   Problems with Infection and Loss of Domain - Getting help from your Plastic Surgeon - Zubin J. Panthaki, MD
11:45 AM   Lunch
12:30 PM   Hands-On Animate Lab Session
2:30 PM    Less Usual Ventral Hernia Problems - Parastomal and Suprapubic Hernias - Brian J. Dunkin, MD
3:00 PM    Questions and Answers
3:30 PM    Adjournment - Evaluations
8:00 AM     Didactic Session and Live Surgery
1:45 PM      Hands-On Animate Laboratory Session
4:30 PM      Discussion/Evaluations/Adjourn

FEE: $150