Workshop 1
Title: Optimising laparotomy closure—using MMFT and NPWT to improve outcomes after primary closure and the open abdomen
Date: Thursday 16 Nov
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: JW Marriott, Springbrook Room
Inclusions: meals and refreshments provided, 2 x presentations by below speakers, and practical workshop.
Guest Speakers
Dr Ben Griffith (International Speaker):
Current appointment Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Manchester Royal Infirmary
England
Dr Danette Wright (Local Speaker):
Head of Department General Surgery/Staff Specialist, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the incidence and long term risks of SSI after EmLap
- Be aware of the current evidence based interventions in SSI prevention
- Understand the mechanism of action of Closed Incision NPWT and evidence/guidelines in EmLap
- The health economic case for Prevena in EmLap
- Patient selection and practical session with hands on techniques for application, tips and tricks.
- Common clinical scenarios with an open abdomen
- Techniques for delayed closure and their outcomes
- NPWT with MMT optimising the technique with hands on technical aspects and tips for success
- Understand the Abthera Prevena pathway