Journal of Clinical Medicine Webinar | Last Evidence in Minimally Invasive Emergency Surgery: the Online Basic Course Ⅰ
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This webinar is conceived to resemble an online course designed to explore the latest evidence on managing patients in emergency settings and the critical importance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for emergency surgery. In this course, we will highlight the key evidence and its significance so that participants can develop a comprehensive understanding of managing critical patients, the advances in minimally invasive emergency surgery, and how these techniques are transforming emergency medical care. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to apply evidence effectively in clinical practice and improve patient care and outcomes.
Date: 25 October 2023
Time: 3:00 pm CEST | 8:00 am CDT | 9:00 am EDT | 9:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 844 1607 3384
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
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Important Dates
- Registration end dateOct 25, 2023
Meet Our Speakers
Prof. Dr. Massimo Sartelli
Department of General and Emergency Surgery, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, Italy;
Prof. Dr. Sartelli is a Consultant Surgeon at the Department of General and Emergency Surgery, Macerata Hospital, Area Vasta 3, ZT n°9 (Italy), Coordinator of Scientific Activities, and Member of the Hospital Infection Control Committee.
He has performed more than 3,500 operations of general and emergency surgery.
His scientific activity is documented via publications in international scientific journals (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=sartelli). He is the author/co-author of nine manuals on emergency surgery.
In recent years, he has devoted his progress in the field to the study of surgical infections and sepsis.
He coordinated WSES guidelines for the management of intra-abdominal infections, WSES guidelines for the management of skin and soft tissue infections, and WSES guidelines for the management of clostridium difficile infection in surgical patients.
He designed and coordinated four multicenter prospective studies (the CIAOW study, CIAO study, WISS study, and PIPAS study) involving medical institutions worldwide, defining epidemiological and management profiles of intra-abdominal infections.
In 2016, he designed the AGORA project, a global alliance for the rational and appropriate use of antibiotics in managing intra-abdominal infections with the participation of clinicians from 79 countries worldwide.
He is Deputy Editor of the "World Journal of Emergency Surgery" and member of the Board of Directors of the "World Society of Emergency Surgery".
He is the Founder and Acting Director of the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery. The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery is an independent alliance that was promoted in 2016 by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), for its cohesive and global approach to promoting research and education in the field of infections in surgery. Experts from 86 countries worldwide joined the International Advisory Board of the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery. (www.infectionsinsurgery.org).
Prof. Dr. Nicola De Angelis
Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France;
Prof. Dr. Nicola de’Angelis (MD, PhD) is the Chief of the Colorectal and Digestive Surgery Unit of the Beaujon University Hospital of Clichy, and a Full Professor of Digestive Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine of the Université Paris Cité (Paris, France).
Prof. de’Angelis graduated from the Medical School at the Università degli Studi di Parma (Italy) in 2005 and completed his residency in General Surgery at the Università degli Studi di Pisa (Italy). He obtained his PhD at the University of Naples “Federico II” in 2016. He was trained at Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP (France), at the King’s College Hospital in London (UK), and at the CHUM St. Luc of Montreal (Canada). From 2012 to 2022, he worked as a Consultant General Surgeon at the Henri Mondor Hospital of Creteil (France), where he developed a special interest and expertise in minimally invasive and robotic digestive surgery. Prof. de’Angelis authored more than 200 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals on general and digestive surgery and is the Editor of the book “Emergency Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer” (Springer). He is also the Director of the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) Fellowship in "Gastrointestinal Emergencies and Robotic Surgery".
Dr. Belinda De Simone
Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Guastalla Hospital, AUSL Reggio Emilia, Guastalla, Italy, Department of General and Bariatric Surgery, Clinique St Louis, Poissy, France;
Dr. Belinda De Simone, born in Rome, Italy, graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University "Sapienza" of Roma. Her ambition to become a Visceral Surgeon led her to Parma, Italy, where she trained at the University of Parma under the guidance of her mentor, Prof. Fausto Catena. Then, following the advice of her mentor, she went to Paris to be educated by one of the best minimally invasive surgeons, an expert in bariatric surgical procedures, Prof. Chouillard, at the academic hospitals of Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye.
Dr. De Simone joined the World Society of Emergency Surgery board in 2022. She was responsible for scientific research from 2020 to 2023 at the Poissy and Saint Germain en Laye hospitals, and was the Principal Investigator for the ChoCO-W global observational study focused on the management of severe cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic; the Artificial Intelligence in emergency and trauma surgery (ARIES) project; the operative management of acute abdomen injury after BAriatric surgery (OBA) project; and the management of surgical patients in the emergency setting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. De Simone splits her professional life between France and Italy, cultivating her multiple interests in surgical research and life as a female surgeon, committed to promoting the importance of education in emergency surgery for improving the management of frail and critically ill surgical patients.
Research interests: emergency surgery and trauma management; geriatric emergency surgery; treatment of intra-abdominal infections and proper use of antibiotics; long-term outcomes of metabolic surgery; abdominal wall surgery and complex hernia repair; Artificial Intelligence implementation in emergency and trauma surgery.
Dr. Carlo Vallicelli
Department of General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Maurizio Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy;
Dr Vallicelli works as a General Surgeon at Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena, Italy.
He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon, particularly dedicated to laparoscopic colorectal surgery, laparoscopic abdominal wall surgery, and laparoscopic emergency surgery. He is a Senior Surgeon of the trauma team. Dr Vallicelli is the author and co-author of several peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. He has been involved as an invited speaker for several national and international congresses.
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This informative and comprehensive webinar “Last Evidence in Minimally Invasive Emergency Surgery: the online Basic Course I” was conceived by surgeons to explore the latest advancements in emergency surgery and provide evidence-based recommendations for practice.
In the first part, our expert panel will delve into crucial topics, including:
Last Evidence in Diverticulitis Management: Discover the most recent breakthroughs and evidence-based strategies for the effective management of diverticulitis, a common and challenging condition.
Technologies in Emergency Surgery: Stay up-to-date with the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing emergency surgery, making procedures safer and more efficient.
Guidelines in the Management of Acute Abdomen after Bariatric Surgery: Understand the specialized considerations and guidelines when dealing with patients who have undergone bariatric surgery admitted to an emergency department with abdominal pain.
Laparoscopy in Emergency Surgery and Trauma: Advantages and Real Limits: Explore the advantages and limitations of laparoscopic techniques in emergency and trauma surgery and gain insights into when and how to employ this approach.
This webinar is essential for medical professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and emergency surgery skills. Our esteemed speakers will share the latest evidence, best practices, and practical insights that you can apply in your clinical practice to improve the outcomes.
Do not miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of emergency surgery advancements.
"Minimally Invasive Emergency Surgery"
Edited by Belinda De Simone, Fausto Catena and Salomone Di Saverio
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 February 2024