Day 3 - November 29, 2025

Time

Teaching Formats including Interactivity

Topic and Learning Objective

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Speaker’s Name

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07:30 am - 08:00 am

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Registration

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ACS Clinical Session VI

Theme: Acute Hernias, surgical Infections & Intestinal Obstruction

Moderators: Prof Dr. Mayur Narayan, Dr Hamdi Al Khalili

08:00 am - 08:20 am

Interactive session

When Time and Tissue Are Scarce: Operative Management of Complex Ventral Hernias in Emergencies By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify clinical presentations and indications for emergency repair of complex ventral hernias.
• Evaluate surgical options in contaminated or hostile abdomens, including mesh vs. non-mesh approaches.
• Apply principles of damage control surgery and staged abdominal wall reconstruction in unstable patients.
• Discuss technical strategies for component separation and temporary abdominal closure.
• Formulate individualized surgical plans based on patient status, contamination risk, and tissue availability.

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Prof. Zacho Koto - South Africa, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

08:20 am - 08:40 am

Interactive session

Mastering the Challenge: Contemporary Approaches to Complex Parastomal Hernias

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology, classification, and recurrence risk factors of parastomal hernias.
• Evaluate the indications and contraindications for surgical intervention in complex parastomal hernia cases.
• Compare surgical techniques, including keyhole, Sugarbaker, sandwich, and hybrid mesh repairs.
• Assess the role of laparoscopy, robotic assistance, and stoma relocation in improving outcomes.
• Develop an individualized surgical approach based on stoma function, contamination status, and patient comorbidities.

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Prof. Dr. Thomas Carus - Germany, Kliniken Landkreis Diepholz

08:40 am - 09:00 am

Interactive session

Infected Mesh: Preserve, Remove, or Replace?

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize clinical signs and imaging features suggestive of mesh-related infection after hernia repair.
• Distinguish between superficial and deep mesh infections and their respective management strategies.
• Evaluate criteria for mesh salvage versus explanation, including infection extent, mesh type, and patient status.
• Discuss surgical options for reoperation and staged reconstruction in the setting of infected mesh.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to optimize outcomes and prevent recurrence in contaminated fields.

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Dr. Nizar Bouchiba - Qatar, HMC

09:00 am - 09:20 am

Interactive session

Beyond the Blade: Modern Non-Surgical Strategies for Intestinal Obstruction

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify clinical and radiologic criteria that support non-operative management of intestinal obstruction.
• Describe the role of nasogastric decompression, fluid resuscitation, and electrolyte correction in conservative care.
• Evaluate the use of water-soluble contrast agents for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Recognize indications for surgical intervention when conservative measures fail.
• Implement enhanced recovery and patient monitoring protocols in the conservative management pathway.

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Prof Dr. Fausto Catena - Italy, University of Bologna

09:20 am - 09:50 am

Interactive session

Panel Discussion 6 with Q&A

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Break (20 min)

ACS Clinical Session VII

Theme: Stabilize, Stratify, Slice: The Modern Approach to Surgical Emergencies

Moderators: Prof Dr. Thomas Carus, Dr Saif Al Mudares

10:10 am - 10:30 am

Interactive session

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Do's & Don'ts for Acute Care Surgeon

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize early clinical, laboratory, and imaging signs suggestive of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI).
• Differentiate between arterial, venous, and non-occlusive causes of mesenteric ischemia.
• Evaluate surgical and endovascular options based on ischemia type and patient stability.
• Apply principles of damage control surgery and second-look laparotomy in patients with bowel viability concerns.
• Integrate multidisciplinary approaches for timely diagnosis, resuscitation, and definitive treatment of AMI.

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Prof Dr. Mayur Narayan - USA, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Interactive session

Mastering Colonic Catastrophes: A Tactical Approach for Acute Care Surgeons

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify emergent colonic pathologies such as volvulus, ischemia, perforation, and obstructing malignancy.
• Evaluate operative options including resection with primary anastomosis, diversion, or staged procedures.
• Apply intraoperative strategies for handling massive distention, friable tissues, or hemodynamic instability.
• Integrate best practices in antimicrobial use and perioperative care for contaminated fields.
• Interpret current evidence guiding surgical decision-making in colonic emergencies to improve patient outcomes.

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Dr. Syed Ali - Qatar, HMC

10:50 am - 11:10 am

Interactive session

Sepsis on the Edge: Turning the Tide in Abdominal Catastrophes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the pathophysiology and systemic impact of abdominal sepsis and its progression to multi-organ dysfunction.
• Identify clinical triggers for urgent surgical source control in critically ill patients.
• Discuss operative and non-operative strategies including open abdomen, re-laparotomy, and percutaneous drainage.
• Apply principles of sepsis bundles, hemodynamic monitoring, and timely antimicrobial therapy in surgical settings.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes in high-risk septic surgical patients.

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Prof Dr. Zacho Koto - South Africa, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

11:10 am - 11:30 am

Interactive session

Emergency Meets Evidence: Optimizing Acute Surgical Care with ERAS

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the core components and principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
• Adapt ERAS elements for implementation in the emergency surgical setting without compromising safety.
• Evaluate current evidence supporting ERAS in emergency colorectal, biliary, and general surgery procedures.
• Identify barriers and facilitators to ERAS adherence among multidisciplinary teams in acute care settings.
• Design institution-specific ERAS pathways that improve patient outcomes and reduce postoperative complications in emergency surgery.

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Prof Dr. Yasser Hammad

Qatar, HMC

11:30 am -11:50 am

Interactive session

POPS in Practice: Elevating Surgical Outcomes in Geriatric Patients

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the concept and scope of Perioperative Optimization of the Older Surgical Patient (POPS) and its relevance in acute care surgery.
• Utilize validated tools for assessing frailty, cognitive impairment, and comorbidities in elderly surgical patients.
• Develop interdisciplinary perioperative plans involving surgeons, geriatricians, anesthetists, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Implement strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium, functional decline, and adverse outcomes in elderly patients.
• Evaluate the impact of POPS on surgical morbidity, mortality, hospital length of stay, and discharge disposition.

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Prof. Dr. Arturo Vilches Moraga- Qatar, HMC

11:50 am -12:30 pm

Interactive session

Panel Discussion 7 with Q&A

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12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

Prayer and Lunch Break

ACS Clinical Session VIII

Theme: Research, Education, Innovation & Patient-Centered Outcomes

Moderators: Dr Omar Bekdache, Dr Ahmad Abutaka

02:00 pm - 02:20 pm

Interactive session

Publishing in Acute Care Surgery: Manuscript to Journal

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the essential components of a well-structured manuscript suitable for submission in acute care surgery journals.
• Identify and select the most appropriate journals based on scope, target readership, indexing, and impact factor.
• Apply evidence-based standards in study design, result reporting, and manuscript formatting.
• Navigate the journal submission and peer-review process, including common reviewer feedback and revision strategies.
• Recognize ethical considerations such as authorship criteria, conflict of interest disclosure, and publication misconduct.

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Dr. Raed M. Al-Zoubi - Qatar - HMC, Qatar University

02:20 pm - 02:40 pm

Interactive session

Critical Appraisal in Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the key methodological components of high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), including randomization, blinding, and allocation concealment.
• Utilize structured appraisal tools (e.g., CONSORT, CASP) to critically evaluate RCTs in surgical literature.
• Identify common sources of bias and limitations that may affect the validity and applicability of trial results.
• Interpret effect size, confidence intervals, and p-values to assess the clinical relevance of study findings.
• Apply evidence from RCTs to inform clinical decision-making in the context of acute care and emergency surgery.

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Dr. Khalid Ahmed -Qatar, HMC

02:40 pm - 03:00 pm

Interactive session

From Symptoms to Scalpel: Understanding the Acute Abdomen in Real-Time

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the common clinical patterns and symptom evolution in patients presenting with acute abdomen.
• Correlate clinical findings with diagnostic tools including lab investigations and imaging in real time.
• Apply a systematic approach to triage, resuscitate, and investigate acute abdominal pain efficiently.
• Differentiate urgent surgical conditions from medical or non-operative causes through clinical reasoning.
• Develop practical decision-making skills to escalate or de-escalate care based on dynamic patient assessment.

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Menatalla Metwally Said, Qatar, Qatar University

03:00 pm- 03:20 pm

Interactive session

Damage Control Surgery: Principles, Practice, and Pitfalls

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the indications and phases of damage control surgery (DCS) in trauma and emergency general surgery.
• Describe key operative techniques used in DCS, including rapid control of bleeding and contamination.
• Identify physiologic criteria (lethal triad) that guide the decision to implement DCS versus definitive surgery.
• Recognize common pitfalls such as missed injuries, compartment syndrome, and delayed closure.
• Integrate multidisciplinary management including ICU resuscitation, second-look surgery, and abdominal closure planning.

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Dr. Hijran Mahdi, Qatar, HMC

03:20 pm - 03:40pm

Interactive session

AI in Surgical Training - Skill Assessment and Outcome Prediction

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgical education and technical skills evaluation.
• Describe AI-based tools and platforms used to objectively assess surgical performance and decision-making.
• Analyze how AI can predict surgical outcomes based on intraoperative metrics and preoperative risk profiles.
• Evaluate the benefits and limitations of AI integration in simulation-based and real-time surgical training.
• Discuss future directions for incorporating AI into competency-based surgical curricula and credentialing processes.

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Dr. Saud Al Turki - KSA, Academy of Sciences

03:40 pm - 04:00 pm

Interactive session

Panel Discussion 8 with Q&A

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04:00pm- 05:00 pm

Interactive session

Patient Story & Reflections: A Journey Through Acute Care Surgery

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Reflect on the patient-centered aspects of acute care surgery through a real-life case journey.
• Identify key decision-making moments and multidisciplinary contributions throughout the surgical episode.
• Analyze the impact of communication, empathy, and shared decision-making on patient outcomes.
• Recognize the ethical, emotional, and professional challenges encountered in high-stakes surgical care.
• Incorporate reflective practice into surgical training and team-based clinical improvement.

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Dr. Mohammed Sameer

05:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Closing Ceremony & Awarding by Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zarour​​​​