SESSION I SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION I: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS - PART 1 (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Thomas M. Vesely, M.D. / Joseph N. Shams, M.D.
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PART A: UPDATE ON HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM Introduction
  Presenters: Larry A. Scher, M.D. / Jacob Cynamon, M.D.  
8:06 AM - 8:16 AM Management Of The Non-Maturing Fistula
  Presenters: Joseph N. Shams, M.D.  
8:17 AM - 8:27 AM Thrombectomy Of The Aneurysmal Fistula
  Presenters: Elsie Koh, M.D.  
DEBATE: WHAT IS THE BEST APPROACH FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AV FISTULA DYSFUNCTION?
8:28 AM - 8:38 AM Transvenous Access Is Best
  Presenters: Stanley G. Cooper, M.D.  
8:39 AM - 8:49 AM Distal Radial Artery Access Is Best
  Presenters: John H. Rundback, M.D., F.S.I.R., F.A.H.A.  
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Retrograde Brachial Approach Is Best
  Presenters: Jacob Cynamon, M.D.  
9:01 AM - 9:15 AM Panel Discussion
9:16 AM - 9:26 AM Management Of Cephalic Arch Lesions
  Presenters: Theodore F. Saad, M.D.  
9:27 AM - 9:37 AM Endovascular Management Of Hemodialysis Related Central Venous Disease: Areas Of Concern
  Presenters: Abigail Falk, M.D.  
9:38 AM - 9:48 AM Prevention And Management Of Catheter Related Infection
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
9:49 AM - 9:59 AM Centros Catheter For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Stephen R. Ash, M.D.  
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Palindrome Catheter For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Michael G. Tal, M.D., MBA  
10:11 AM - 10:25 AM Panel Discussion
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM Break / Visit Exhibits
10:45 AM - 10:55 AM Debate: Percutaneous vs. Surgical Management Of Steal Syndrome

Percutaneous Management Of Steal Syndrome
  Presenters: Gregg A. Miller, M.D.  
10:56 AM - 11:06 AM Debate: Percutaneous vs. Surgical Management Of Steal Syndrome

Surgical Management Of Steal Syndrome
  Presenters: Gary A. Gelbfish, M.D.  
11:07 AM - 11:17 AM Does Surveillance And Preemptive Intervention Improve Access Patency?
  Presenters: Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, M.D., PhD  
11:18 AM - 11:28 AM Prediction Of AV Fistula Maturation With Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurements
  Presenters: Scott S. Berman, M.D.  
11:29 AM - 11:39 AM Brachiocephalic AV Fistula Is The Preferred Autogenous Fistula
  Presenters: Samuel E. Wilson, M.D.  
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM VEGF-D Therapy For Vascular Access
  Presenters: Jeffrey H. Lawson, M.D., Ph.D.  
11:51 AM - 12:01 PM Reimbursement For Vascular Access: What Does The Future Hold?
  Presenters: Sean P. Roddy, M.D.  
12:02 PM - 12:15 PM Panel Discussion
12:15 PM - 1:10 PM Lunch Break / Visit Exhibits
END OF SESSION I
 
SESSION II SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION II: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS - PART 2 (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Larry A. Scher, M.D. / Marc H. Glickman, M.D.
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PART A: CONTROVERSIES IN HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM Vascular Access In The Elderly
  Presenters: Marc H. Glickman, M.D.  
1:21 PM - 1:31 PM Vascular Access In The Morbidly Obese
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
1:32 PM - 1:42 PM Lower Extremity Vascular Access
  Presenters: John R. Ross, Sr., M.D.  
1:43 PM - 1:51 PM Debate: Management Of AV Access Pseudoaneurysms: Stent Grafts Are Optimal Management
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
1:52 PM - 2:00 PM Debate: Management Of AV Access Pseudoaneurysms: Surgery Is Optimal Management
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
2:01 PM - 2:09 PM Debate: Basilic Vein Transposition: One Stage Basilic Vein Transposition Is Best
  Presenters: Mitchell L. Henry, M.D.  
2:10 PM - 2:18 PM Debate: Basilic Vein Transposition: Two Stage Basilic Vein Transposition Is Best
  Presenters: Gary A. Gelbfish, M.D.  
2:19 PM - 2:27 PM Grafts Are Superior To BVT
  Presenters: Todd W. Gensler, M.D.  
2:28 PM - 2:40 PM Panel Discussion
2:41 PM - 3:05 PM Break / Visit Exhibits
PART B: UPDATE ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS (5-MINUTE TALKS)
3:05 PM - 3:10 PM HeRO Device
  Presenters: Howard E. Katzman, M.D.  
3:11 PM - 3:16 PM Propaten Graft
  Presenters: Ingemar J.A. Davidson, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.  
3:17 PM - 3:22 PM Flair Stent Graft
  Presenters: John R. Ross, Sr., M.D.  
3:23 PM - 3:28 PM Flixene Graft
  Presenters: A. Frederick Schild, M.D.  
3:29 PM - 3:34 PM C-port Anastomotic Device
  Presenters: Marc H. Glickman, M.D.  
3:35 PM - 3:40 PM Vascugel Wrap
  Presenters: Jeffrey H. Lawson, M.D., Ph.D.  
3:41 PM - 3:46 PM Coll-R: A Rampamycin Eluting Device
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
3:47 PM - 4:07 PM Keynote Address: Perspective On The Development Of The Arteriovenous Fistula For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Michael J. Brescia, M.D.  
PART C: DUPLEX SCANNING IN HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS (HANDS-ON)
Moderator(s): Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D. / George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Earl Schuman, M.D.  
4:08 PM - 4:23 PM Overview Of Use Of Duplex Scanning For AV Access Planning And Surveillance
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
DEMONSTRATION OF DUPLEX SCANNING
4:24 PM - 4:39 PM Preoperative Venous And Arterial Assessment
Duplex Scanning Of Hemodialysis Fistulas And Grafts
  Panelist(s): Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D. / George L. Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU / Earl Schuman, M.D.  
4:40 PM - 5:25 PM Hands-On Training
END OF SESSION II
 
SESSION III SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION III: NEW HORIZONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY (PART 1)
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7:45 AM - 7:50 AM Introductory Remarks
  Presenters: Bruce Lytle, M.D. / Roy K. Greenberg, M.D.  
PART 1A: THE FUTURE OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Moderator(s): Scott D. Flamm, M.D. / Harry L. Bush, Jr., M.D.  
7:51 AM - 8:03 AM Advantages And Limitations Of CT And MRI In Guiding Therapy
  Presenters: Milind Desai, M.D.  
8:04 AM - 8:16 AM Echo Assessment Of Mitral Disease As A Guide To Therapeutic Options
  Presenters: Milind Desai, M.D. / James D. Thomas, M.D.  
8:17 AM - 8:29 AM Fusion Imaging
  Presenters: Roy K. Greenberg, M.D.  
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM Debate: Diagnostic Angiography Is Dead
  Presenters: Scott D. Flamm, M.D.  
8:41 AM - 8:51 AM Debate: Diagnostic Angiography Is Very Much Alive
  Presenters: Glenn A. Hirsch, M.D.  
8:52 AM - 9:07 AM Panel Discussion
PART 1B: MITRAL VALVE UPDATE
Moderator(s): A. Marc Gillinov, M.D. / Robert O. Bonow, M.D., M.A.C.C.  
9:08 AM - 9:20 AM Indications And Timing Of Mitral Valve Surgery
  Presenters: Robert O. Bonow, M.D., M.A.C.C.  
9:21 AM - 9:33 AM Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Approaches And Outcomes: Partial Sternotomy And Hemisternotomy
  Presenters: Lawrence H. Cohn, M.D.  
9:34 AM - 9:46 AM Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair And Outcomes: Right Mini-Thoracotomy
  Presenters: A. Marc Gillinov, M.D.  
9:47 AM - 9:59 AM Techniques And Long Term Outcomes Of Robotic MVR
  Presenters: W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr., M.D.  
10:00 AM - 10:12 AM Percutaneous Techniques: Edge To Edge Leaflet Repair
  Presenters: Ted Feldman, M.D.  
10:13 AM - 10:25 AM Percutaneous Techniques: Annuloplasty
  Presenters: Stephen G. Ellis, M.D.  
10:26 AM - 10:38 AM Percutaneous Techniques: Combined Mitral And LV Remodeling
  Presenters: Eugene A. Grossi, M.D.  
10:39 AM - 10:51 AM Percutaneous Mitral Valve Trials: State-Of-The-Science From Innovation To Application
  Presenters: Samir Kapadia, M.D.  
10:52 AM - 11:07 AM Panel Discussion
PART 1C – AORTIC VALVE UPDATE
Moderator(s): Aubrey C. Galloway, Jr., M.D. / Lars G. Svensson, M.D., Ph.D.  
11:08 AM - 11:20 AM Aortic Valve Replacement In The Asymptomatic Patient
  Presenters: Brian P. Griffin, M.B., B.Ch, F.A.C,C.  
11:21 AM - 11:33 AM Minimally Invasive Approaches: Long Term Outcomes
  Presenters: Aubrey C. Galloway, Jr., M.D.  
11:34 AM - 11:46 AM Transapical AVR
  Presenters: Lars G. Svensson, M.D., Ph.D.  
11:47 AM - 11:59 AM Transfemoral/Retrograde AVR: Results And Complications
  Presenters: Carlos E. Ruiz, M.D., Ph.D.  
12:00 PM - 12:12 PM Decision Making In Surgical Interventions For Mitral And Aortic Valve Disease: Measuring Invasiveness And Effectiveness
  Presenters: Michael J. Mack, M.D.  
12:13 PM - 12:28 PM Panel Discussion
12:29 PM - 1:29 PM Luncheon Lecture: The Role And Training Of Surgeons In Emerging Catheter Techniques: What Is Required?
  Presenters: Michael J. Mack, M.D.  
END OF SESSION III
 
SESSION IV SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION IV: NEW HORIZONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY (PART 2)
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PART 2A: AORTIC DISEASE
Moderator(s): Roy K. Greenberg, M.D. / Eric E. Roselli, M.D.  
1:30 PM - 1:42 PM Proximal Dissections: Acute Outcomes – Centers Of Excellence vs. The Medicare Database
  Presenters: Eric E. Roselli, M.D.  
1:43 PM - 1:55 PM Late Outcomes: Who Is At Risk For Degeneration Or Complications?
  Presenters: John A. Elefteriades, M.D.  
1:56 PM - 2:08 PM Endovascular Repair Of Complicated Thoracic Aortic Dissection According To The "3V3N" Classification
  Presenters: Zaiping Jing, M.D.  
2:09 PM - 2:21 PM The Genetic Frontier Of Aortic Disease: The Present And Future
  Presenters: Duke E. Cameron, M.D.  
2:22 PM - 2:32 PM Panel Discussion
PART 2B – THE TREATMENT OF CAD IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Moderator(s): Clyde W. Yancy, Jr., M.D. / Bruce Lytle, M.D.  
2:33 PM - 2:45 PM Current Epidemiology: Are We Making Any Progress In Decreasing The Burden Of This Disease?
  Presenters: Clyde W. Yancy, Jr., M.D.  
2:46 PM - 2:58 PM Optimal Medical Management: Is It Enough?
  Presenters: William E. Boden, M.D.  
2:59 PM - 3:11 PM Surgical Management Of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  Presenters: Nicholas G. Smedira, M.D.  
3:12 PM - 3:24 PM Drug Coated vs. Bare Metal Stents: A Perspective From The U.S. vs. Europe
  Presenters: Stephen G. Ellis, M.D.  
3:25 PM - 3:37 PM DES vs. CABG In Multivessel Disease
  Presenters: Bruce Lytle, M.D.  
3:38 PM - 3:50 PM Panel Discussion
3:50 PM - 4:05 PM Break / Visit Exhibits
PART 2C - ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Moderator(s): A. Marc Gillinov, M.D. / Bruce Lindsay, M.D.  
4:05 PM - 4:17 PM AF: The Growing Epidemic And Its Impact On Health Care Costs
  Presenters: Bruce Lindsay, M.D.  
4:18 PM - 4:30 PM Ablation Technology: State-Of-The-Science
  Presenters: Mark Carlson, M.D.  
4:31 PM - 4:43 PM Catheter Ablation For AF: Indications And Outcomes
  Presenters: Larry Chinitz, M.D.  
4:44 PM - 4:56 PM Surgery For Lone AF: Competitive With Catheter Ablation?
  Presenters: Michael Argenziano, M.D.  
4:57 PM - 5:09 PM The Maze Procedure: The Surgical Gold Standard?
  Presenters: Mathew R. Williams, M.D.  
5:10 PM - 5:22 PM The Left Atrial Appendage: A Key Target In AF?
  Presenters: A. Marc Gillinov, M.D.  
5:23 PM - 5:40 PM Panel Discussion
5:40 PM - 5:41 PM New Horizons In Cardiovascular Surgery will resume on Thursday at 6:35 A.M. Workshops will be held on Thursday from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., and again from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Please see SESSIONS XLIII and XLIV for more details on the workshops.
END OF SESSION IV
 
SESSION V SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION V: ENDOVENOUS MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS - PART 1 (10 MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph
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8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Welcome
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM CEAP: Class: Clinical Stage
  Presenters: Peter J. Pappas, M.D.  
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM CEAP: Etiology: Primary, Secondary Disease
  Presenters: Glenn Jacobowitz, M.D.  
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM CEAP: Anatomy: Superficial, Perforator, Deep
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM CEAP: Pathology: Reflux, Obstruction
  Presenters: Seshadri Raju, M.D.  
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM Clinical And Ultrasound Evaluation Of GSV Incompetence
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Clinical And Ultrasound Evaluation Of SSV Incompetence
  Presenters: Neil M. Khilnani, M.D.  
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM The Future Of Venous Imaging: Will It Be Duplex Ultrasound, MRV, Or CTV?
  Presenters: Barry Stein, MD, FSIR  
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM Panel Discussion
9:35 AM - 9:45 AM What Is The Evidence For Conservative Measures Required By Insurance Companies Prior To Intervention: Or Is It Bogus?
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM Debate: Fire, Foam, Heat And Knife For Varicose Veins: Not Enough Data From Randomized Prospective Trials
  Presenters: Bo G. Eklof, M.D., Ph.D.  
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM Debate:Overwhelming Clinical Evidence Demonstrates Endovenous Therapy Is Safe, And The Best Treatment For Varicose Veins - At Least In The Mid-term
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM Lessons Learned After 3,000 Endovenous Ablations
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM Complications From Endovenous Thermal Ablation
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM A New Laser Wavelength -1470nm - Does Wavelength Matter?
  Presenters: Edward A. Mackay, M.D.  
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM Are There Differences Between Bare, Covered, Or Diffusion Fibers?
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
10:45 AM - 10:55 AM Two-Year Follow-Up Data From A Prospective, Multicenter Study Of The Efficacy Of The ClosureFAST Catheter
  Presenters: Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.P.V.I.  
10:55 AM - 11:05 AM Endovenous Laser Ablation Improves Venous Outcomes Irrespective Of The Presence Of Deep Venous Insufficiency
  Presenters: Thomas W. Wakefield, M.D.  
11:05 AM - 11:15 AM Deep Vein Considerations During Superficial Venous Treatment
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
11:15 AM - 11:25 AM Should Adjuvant Therapy Be Performed At The Same Time As Endothermal Ablation?: Evidence Based
  Presenters: Edward A. Mackay, M.D.  
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM The Endo-Vein Revolution: Do Turf Battles Await?
  Presenters: Steve Elias, M.D.  
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM Phlebology Board Certification: Should Certified Vascular Surgeons Interested In Veins Pursue This?
  Presenters: Peter Gloviczki, M.D.  
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Panel Discussion
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch Break
END OF SESSION V
 
SESSION VI SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION VI: ENDOVENOUS MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS - PART 2 (10-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph / Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.
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12:30 PM - 12:40 PM Role Of Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Pre-op, Intra-op, And Post-op
  Presenters: Neil M. Khilnani, M.D.  
12:40 PM - 12:50 PM The Role Of Fluoroscopy In The Management Of Varicose Veins
  Presenters: Melvin Rosenblatt, M.D.  
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM Management Of Venous Malformations: Cut, Cook, Squirt?
  Presenters: Joshua L. Weintraub, M.D., FSIR  
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Foam Sclerotherapy In The Management Of Varicose Veins: USA Experience
  Presenters: John J. Bergan, M.D.  
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM Foam Sclerotherapy In The Management Of Varicose Veins: UK Experience
  Presenters: Andrew W. Bradbury, M.D., FRCSEd  
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM Compounded Sclerosants And Foam: What Should You Know About This Controversial Area?
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph  
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM Phlebectomy, Trivex, Or Sclerotherapy For Bulging Varicose Vein Tributaries?
  Presenters: Marc A. Passman, M.D.  
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Matrix Metalloproteinases And Varicose Veins
  Presenters: David L. Gillespie, M.D.  
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM Current Information On The Development And Treatment Of Venous Ulcers
  Presenters: Peter J. Pappas, M.D.  
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Perforator Treatment: SEPS, Surgery, Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy, Endoluminal Radiofrequency, Or Endoluminal Laser?
  Presenters: Peter Gloviczki, M.D.  
2:10 PM - 2:20 PM Thrombophillia: When To Order? What To Order? How To Treat? How Long?
  Presenters: Joseph A. Caprini, M.D.  
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Recurrent Varicose Veins: Can They Be Prevented? Can They Be Treated Effectively?
  Presenters: Kevin G. Burnand, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., M.S.  
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Transdermal Laser Versus Sclerotherapy For Spider Telangiectasias?
  Presenters: Edward A. Mackay, M.D.  
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM RECOVERY Trial: Conclusions From A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing The CLOSUREFAST Treatment To Endovenous Laser
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Isolated Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis: 1,300 Patient Registry Results
  Presenters: Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.P.V.I.  
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Ask The Panel
  Panelist(s): Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.Ph / Mark H. Meissner, M.D. / Kevin G. Burnand, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., M.S. / Peter Gloviczki, M.D. / Joseph A. Caprini, M.D. / Marc A. Passman, M.D.  
3:30 PM - 3:30 PM ADJOURN - PLEASE VISIT EXHIBITS
END OF SESSION VI
 
SESSION VII SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION VII: WOUND CARE (PART 1)
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PART A: NEW CONCEPTS IN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): Steven R. Kravitz, D.P.M.  
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Opening Remarks
  Presenters: Dieter O. Mayer, M.D.  
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver®: An Advanced Silver Dressing Specifically Designed For Use With V.A.C.® Therapy
  Presenters: Bauer E. Sumpio, M.D., Ph.D.  
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM Discussion
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy In Chronic And Complex Wounds
  Presenters: Dieter O. Mayer, M.D.  
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM Discussion
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM Non-healing Leg Ulcers In Hypertensive Patients: New Insights Into An Old Entity
  Presenters: Jürg Hafner, M.D.  
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Discussion
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM Water Jet Debridement: Devices And Techniques, Indications And Management
  Presenters: Marco Romanelli, M.D., Ph.D.  
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM Discussion
PART B: INFECTION IN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): Dieter O. Mayer, M.D.  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM State-Of-The Art Lecture: Osteomyelitis In The Diabetic Foot
  Presenters: Michael E. Edmonds, M.D.  
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Debate: Bone Resection Is Always Necessary To Promote Healing
  Presenters: Thomas Boeni, M.D.  
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM Debate: Bone Resection Is Always Necessary To Promote Healing
  Presenters: Gary W. Gibbons, M.D.  
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM Debate: Bone Resection Is Not Always Necessary To Promote Healing
  Presenters: Michael E. Edmonds, M.D.  
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Debate: Bone Resection Is Not Always Necessary To Promote Healing
  Presenters: Steven R. Kravitz, D.P.M.  
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM Discussion
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break
END OF SESSION VII
 
SESSION VIII SCHEDULE
Wednesday
SESSION VIII: WOUND CARE (PART 2)
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PART A: WOUND HEALING SOCIETIES
Moderator(s): Bauer E. Sumpio, M.D., Ph.D.  
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM Introducing The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA)
  Presenters: Steven R. Kravitz, D.P.M.  
PART B: EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE IN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): David L. Steed, M.D.  
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Evidence On The Effectiveness Of Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure
  Presenters: Dirk T. Ubbink, M.D.  
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM Discussion
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM An “Umbrella-Review” Of Available High-Level Evidence From Cochrane Systematic Reviews On Wound Care
  Presenters: Hester Vermeulen, PhD  
2:10 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Comparison Of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Utilizing Vacuum-Assisted Closure To Advanced Moist Wound Therapy In The Treatment Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
  Presenters: Peter A. Blume, D.P.M., F.A.C.S.  
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Discussion
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM Evidence Based Medicine Or Knowledge Based Medicine In Wound Healing?
  Presenters: Johann Steurer, M.D.  
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Discussion
PART C: GUIDELINES IN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): Gary W. Gibbons, M.D.  
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM Guidelines For Care Of Acute Wounds
  Presenters: David L. Steed, M.D.  
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM Discussion
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM Wound Biopsy: Which Wounds, When And How?
  Presenters: Robert J. Snyder, D.P.M.  
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM Discussion
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM The Management Of Biofilms In Wounds
  Presenters: Keith F. Cutting, MSc  
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM Discussion
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM Key Factors In The Management Of The Diabetic Foot
  Presenters: David G. Armstrong, D.P.M., Ph.D.  
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM Discussion
PART D: SURGERY IN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): Bauer E. Sumpio, M.D., Ph.D.  
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM The Role Of Atherectomy In Healing Ischemic Leg Ulcers
  Presenters: Rabih A. Chaer, M.D.  
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM Discussion
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM “Last Ditch” Efforts To Improve Arterial Circulation To Improve Wound Healing
  Presenters: Gary W. Gibbons, M.D.  
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM Discussion
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM The Nutrient Omentum Free Flap: Revascularization With Vein Bypasses And Greater Omentum Flap In Severe Arterial Ulcers
  Presenters: Werner Lang, M.D.  
5:10 PM - 5:20 PM Discussion
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM Role Of Angioplasty/Stenting In Healing Ischemic Leg Wounds
  Presenters: Joseph L. Mills, M.D.  
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM Discussion
5:40 PM - 5:50 PM Role Of Venous Surgery In Wound Healing
  Presenters: E. Sebastian Debus, M.D.  
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM Discussion
6:00 PM - 6:10 PM Closing Remarks
  Presenters: Dieter O. Mayer, M.D.  
END OF SESSION VIII