Day 1 - November 27, 2025
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Afternoon Session at Andaz Doha, by Hyatt, Doha - Qatar
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03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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Registration
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04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
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Opening Speech and Welcome Address
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Break 30 min
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ACS Clinical Session I
Theme: Advances and Innovations in Acute Care Surgery
Moderator: Prof Dr. Fausto Catena, Dr Hijran Mahdi
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05:30 pm - 05:50 PM
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Welcome Remarks - 4th ACS Conference Track
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Prof. Dr Ahmad Zarour, Chair of 4th ACS conference
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06:10 pm - 06:30 PM
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Interactive session
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From Chaos to Closure: The Evolving Science of Open Abdomen Management
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the indications for open abdomen management in emergency and trauma surgery.
- Evaluate the physiological and clinical challenges associated with prolonged open abdomen care.
- Analyze the latest techniques and materials used in temporary abdominal closure (TAC).
- Discuss timing and strategies for delayed abdominal wall closure, including component separation and mesh reinforcement.
- Identify potential complications and how to mitigate risks during the continuum from initial laparostomy to definitive closure.
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Prof. Dr. Mayur Narayan - USA, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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06:30 PM- 06:50 PM
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Interactive session
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Beyond the Scalpel: Forecasting the Future of Emergency Surgery Through AI
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define the current and emerging roles of artificial intelligence in emergency and acute care surgery.
- Explore AI-driven tools for diagnostic accuracy, surgical decision-making, and perioperative risk stratification.
- Examine ethical considerations, data privacy, and regulatory challenges associated with AI integration in surgical practice.
- Assess real-world case studies where AI has impacted surgical workflow, outcomes, or resource utilization.
- Predict future applications of machine learning and predictive analytics in enhancing emergency surgical care.
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Prof Dr. Saud Al Turki - KSA, Academy of Sciences
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06:50 pm - 07:10 PM
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Interactive session
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The New Era of Acute Care Surgery: Innovation, Integration, and Impact
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Outline the evolution of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) as a subspecialty and its global impact on surgical systems.
- Identify key innovations driving change in ACS, including workflow models, technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Analyze integration strategies that enhance continuity of care across emergency, elective, and critical care surgery domains.
- Discuss metrics used to evaluate the clinical, operational, and educational impact of ACS models.
- Reflect on future trends and leadership roles in advancing ACS programs at institutional and national levels.
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Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zarour - Qatar, HMC, Qatar University
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07:10 PM- 07:30 PM
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Interactive session
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Catastrophe to Control: Advances in ECF and EAF Management
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) and enteroatmospheric fistulas (EAFs) and recognize their common etiologies.
- Describe principles of early resuscitation, sepsis control, and wound management in complex abdominal fistula cases.
- Evaluate nutritional strategies and the role of multidisciplinary teams in optimizing patient outcomes.
- Compare evolving surgical and non-operative approaches to the management and closure of ECF/EAF.
- Identify key complications and emerging technologies in fistula care, including vacuum-assisted therapy and biological meshes.
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Prof Dr. Stephanie F. Heller - USA, Mayo Clinic
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07:30 pm - 08:00 PM
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Interactive session
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Panel Discussion 1 with Q&A
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