Updates in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Join us at the Cleveland Clinic Updates in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.

The repair of ventral hernias has seen significant advances in the past decade. From the multitude of prosthetic, biologic and biosynthetic materials available to the reconstructive surgeon to the new and innovative technical advances that have improved outcomes in abdominal wall reconstruction it is important for the practicing surgeon to stay abreast of all of these changes. The goals of the Updates in AWR is to provide an atmosphere to foster collaboration, innovation, sharing of ideas and concepts related to what is new and innovative in AWR.

The course will provide an interactive educational experience, in an amazing venue, with the ability to interact with our faculty of world renowned experts. This comprehensive and highly interactive course is best suited for all surgeons involved in abdominal wall reconstruction including laparoscopic surgeons, robotic surgeons, general surgeons, trauma surgeons, plastic surgeons, colorectal surgeons, and herniologist.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After attending the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the various synthetic, biologic and absorbable meshes available as well as the updates in antibiotic impregnation and reinforcement of bioscaffolds
- Identify ways to reduce postoperative complications and optimize ventral hernia repairs
- Identify the surgical approaches to optimize reconstructive challenges in complex abdominal
wall defects
- Discuss the role and technical advances in the robotic approach to abdominal wall reconstruction.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This comprehensive reconstructive course is suited for general, robotic, plastic, trauma surgeons and herniologists involved in both routine and complex abdominal reconstructions