SESSION III SCHEDULE
SESSION III: PART 1: NEW CONCEPTS IN WOUND CARE
PART 2: CLASSIC VERSUS MODERN WOUND CARE
PART 3: WOUND HEALING SOCIETIES
Moderators:Gary W. Gibbons, M.D. / David L. Steed, M.D.
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1:00 PM - 1:05 PM Opening Remarks
  Presenters: Dieter O. Mayer, M.D.  
PART 1: NEW CONCEPTS IN WOUND CARE
1:07 PM - 1:15 PM The Concept Of Wound Bed Preparation
  Presenters: R. Gary Sibbald, M.D.  
1:15 PM - 1:23 PM The TIME Concept
  Presenters: Gregory Schultz, Ph.D.  
1:23 PM - 1:33 PM Panel Discussion
1:33 PM - 1:41 PM New Concepts Of Pain Management In Ulcer Patients
  Presenters: E. Sebastian Debus, M.D.  
1:41 PM - 1:46 PM Discussion
1:46 PM - 1:54 PM 3 D Measurement Of Wound Healing
  Presenters: Dieter O. Mayer, M.D.  
1:54 PM - 1:59 PM Discussion
1:59 PM - 2:07 PM Wound Antisepsis: Consensus Paper Of German Speaking Countries
  Presenters: Anneke Andriessen, M.D., M.A., Ph.D.  
2:07 PM - 2:12 PM Discussion
PART 2: CLASSIC VERSUS MODERN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): Gary W. Gibbons, M.D. / Dieter O. Mayer, M.D. / Bauer E. Sumpio, M.D., Ph.D.  
2:14 PM - 2:22 PM Debate: Classic Wound Care Is Still The Best
  Presenters: Martin C. Robson, M.D.  
2:22 PM - 2:30 PM Debate: Modern Wound Care Is More Effective
  Presenters: Michael G. Franz, M.D.  
2:30 PM - 2:38 PM What Is Evidence-Based In Modern Wound Care?
  Presenters: David L. Steed, M.D.  
2:38 PM - 2:48 PM Panel Discussion
PART 3: WOUND HEALING SOCIETIES
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Introducing The World Union of Wound Healing Societies
  Presenters: R. Gary Sibbald, M.D.  
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Session Break / Visit Exhibits
END OF SESSION III
 
SESSION II SCHEDULE
SESSION II: PART 2: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
Moderators:Larry A. Scher, M.D. / Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.
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PART 2A: AV FISTULAS, TRANSPOSITIONS AND GRAFTS
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM Introduction
  Presenters: Larry A. Scher, M.D.  
1:06 PM - 1:11 PM Why We Need A Vascular Access Society
  Presenters: A. Frederick Schild, M.D.  
1:12 PM - 1:24 PM 2006 K/DOQI Guideline Changes
  Presenters: Mitchell Henry, M.D.  
1:25 PM - 1:37 PM Surgical Methods To Maximize Fistula Creation
  Presenters: Surendra Shenoy, M.D., Ph.D.  
1:38 PM - 1:50 PM Surgical Management Of The Non-Maturing AV Fistula
  Presenters: John R. Ross, Sr., M.D.  
1:51 PM - 2:03 PM Outcomes Of Transposed AV Fistulas
  Presenters: Alik Farber, M.D.  
2:04 PM - 2:16 PM Vascular Access Centers
  Presenters: James F. McGuckin, M.D.  
2:17 PM - 2:40 PM Panel Discussion
2:40 PM - 3:05 PM Keynote Address: Early History Of AV Access For Hemodialysis
  Presenters: James E. Cimino, M.D.  
3:06 PM - 3:25 PM Refreshment Break
PART 2B: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS IN VASCULAR ACCESS
Moderator(s): Thomas M. Vesely, M.D. / Larry A. Scher, M.D.  
3:26 PM - 3:38 PM Use Of Anastomotic Devices For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Duane Blatter, M.D.  
3:39 PM - 3:51 PM Molecular Therapy For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Jeffrey H. Lawson, M.D., Ph.D.  
3:52 PM - 4:04 PM Ischemic Complications Of Vascular Access
  Presenters: Samuel Eric Wilson, M.D.  
4:05 PM - 4:17 PM Educating Trainees In Vascular Access
  Presenters: Earl Schuman, M.D.  
4:18 PM - 4:30 PM Coding For Hemodialysis Access Surgery And Interventions
  Presenters: Sean P. Roddy, M.D.  
4:31 PM - 4:43 PM New Graft Materials For Hemodialysis Access
  Presenters: Marc H. Glickman, M.D.  
4:44 PM - 5:00 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION II
 
SESSION I SCHEDULE
SESSION I: PART 1: HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
Moderators:Larry A. Scher, M.D. / A. Frederick Schild, M.D.
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10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Preventing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A New Tool For An Old Problem
  Presenters: John H. Rundback, M.D., F.S.I.R., F.A.H.A.  
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM Endovascular Management Of The Non-Maturing Fistula
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM Percutaneous Management Of The Thrombosed Fistula
  Presenters: Mark J. Sands, M.D.  
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Percutaneous Management Of The Thrombosed Graft
  Presenters: Jacob Cynamon, M.D.  
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM Management Of Peripheral Venous Stenoses: High Pressure Balloons, Cutting Balloons, Stents Or Stent-Grafts?
  Presenters: Ziv J. Haskal, M.D.  
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM Management Of Central Venous Stenoses/Occlusions
  Presenters: Bart L. Dolmatch, M.D.  
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Use Of Stent-Grafts For The Management Of Hemodialysis Graft Related Pseudoaneurysms
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM Utility Of The Angioflow Catheter
  Presenters: Mark J. Sands, M.D.  
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM New Developments In Hemodialysis Catheter Technology
  Presenters: Thomas M. Vesely, M.D.  
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Outpatient Intervention: Not Just For Dialysis And Venous Intervention
  Presenters: William H. Julien, M.D.  
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Panel Discussion
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
END OF SESSION I
 
SESSION IV SCHEDULE
SESSION IV: PART 1: SILVER IN WOUND CARE - THE MAGIC BULLET?
PART 2: ECONOMY IN WOUND CARE
PART 3: THE DIABETIC FOOT
Moderators:Dieter O. Mayer, M.D. / David L. Steed, M.D. / Steven R. Kravitz, D.P.M.
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PART 1: SILVER IN WOUND CARE - THE MAGIC BULLET?
3:22 PM - 3:30 PM Debate: All Forms Of Silver Are Equal
  Presenters: Liza G. Ovington, Ph.D., C.W.S.  
3:30 PM - 3:38 PM Debate: All Forms Of Silver Are Not Equal
  Presenters: Robert E. Burrell, Ph.D.  
3:38 PM - 3:48 PM Panel Discussion
3:48 PM - 3:56 PM Is Silver Effective In The Presence Of Biofilms?
  Presenters: J. Barry Wright, Ph.D.  
3:56 PM - 4:04 PM Has Silver Affected The Threat Of MRSA?
  Presenters: Robert Strohal, M.D.  
4:04 PM - 4:12 PM Is Silver Resistance An Issue In Wound Care?
  Presenters: Steven Percival, Ph.D., MSc, MSc PhD, FIBMS  
4:12 PM - 4:22 PM Panel Discussion
PART 2: ECONOMY IN WOUND CARE
Moderator(s): Gary W. Gibbons, M.D. / David L. Steed, M.D.  
4:24 PM - 4:32 PM Debate: Modern Wound Therapy Does Contribute To The Cost Explosion
  Presenters: Michael S. Weingarten, M.D.  
4:32 PM - 4:40 PM Debate: Modern Wound Therapy Does Not Contribute To The Cost Explosion
  Presenters: Robert E. Burrell, Ph.D.  
4:40 PM - 4:48 PM How To Bill For Wound Care After Vascular Surgery
  Presenters: Christopher E. Attinger, M.D.  
4:48 PM - 4:58 PM Panel Discussion
PART 3: THE DIABETIC FOOT
Moderator(s): Dieter O. Mayer, M.D. / David L. Steed, M.D. / Peter A. Blume, D.P.M., F.A.C.S.  
5:00 PM - 5:08 PM Debate: Osteomyelitis: There Is An Absolute Need For Radical Resection
  Presenters: Gary W. Gibbons, M.D.  
5:08 PM - 5:16 PM Debate: Osteomyelitis: There Is Not An Absolute Need For Radical Resection
  Presenters: Thomas Boeni, M.D.  
5:16 PM - 5:26 PM Panel Discussion
5:26 PM - 5:34 PM VAC: The Ideal Tool For Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Presenters: David G. Armstrong, D.P.M., Ph.D.  
5:34 PM - 5:42 PM HBO: Value In Nonhealing Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  Presenters: Palma M. Shaw, M.D.  
5:42 PM - 5:52 PM Panel Discussion
5:52 PM - 6:00 PM Closing Remarks
Gary W. Gibbons, M.D. and
David L. Steed, M.D.
END OF SESSION IV
 
SESSION V SCHEDULE
SESSION V: PART 1: ENDOVENOUS TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS (8-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T. / Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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1:00 PM - 1:08 PM Anatomy And Patterns Of Reflux In The GSV And Accessory Saphenous Vein
  Presenters: Robert J. Min, M.D., M.B.A.  
1:08 PM - 1:16 PM Anatomy And Patterns Of Reflux In The Small Saphenous Vein
  Presenters: Neil M. Khilnani, M.D.  
1:16 PM - 1:24 PM Debate: Open Surgery Is Still The Best Technique To Ablate The Great Saphenous Vein
  Presenters: Alun H. Davies, M.A., D.M., F.R.C.S.  
1:24 PM - 1:32 PM Debate: Only Troglodytes Perform Open Surgery For Varicose Vein Treatment: Here’s Why
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
1:32 PM - 1:40 PM Radiofrequency Ablation Of The GSV: 5-Year Data
  Presenters: Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.P.V.I.  
1:40 PM - 1:48 PM Laser Ablation Of The GSV: 5-Year Data
  Presenters: Robert J. Min, M.D., M.B.A.  
1:48 PM - 2:04 PM Panel Discussion
2:04 PM - 2:12 PM ClosureFAST: Segmental Radiofrequency Ablation Of The GSV In Under 3 Minutes
  Presenters: Alan B. Lumsden, M.D., F.A.C.S.  
2:12 PM - 2:20 PM Complications Of Endovenous Therapies: Statistics And Treatment
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S.  
2:20 PM - 2:28 PM The Swollen Limb And Compression
  Presenters: Joseph A. Caprini, M.D.  
2:28 PM - 2:36 PM Role Of Foam Sclerotherapy In The Management Of Varicose Veins
  Presenters: John J. Bergan, M.D.  
2:36 PM - 2:44 PM What Sclerotherapy Agents Are Available: How To Procure Them, And When To Use Them
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S.  
2:44 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Discussion
Refreshments Available
END OF SESSION V
 
SESSION VI SCHEDULE
SESSION VI: PART 2: ENDOVENOUS TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS (8-MINUTE TALKS)
Moderators:Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S. / Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.
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3:00 PM - 3:08 PM When To Treat Perforators And How
  Presenters: Peter Gloviczki, M.D.  
3:08 PM - 3:16 PM Debate: Adjunctive Procedures Should Be Performed At The Time Of Endovascular Treatment Of Valvular And Perforator Insufficiency
  Presenters: Jose I. Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
3:16 PM - 3:24 PM Debate: Adjunctive Procedures Should Not Be Performed At The Time Of Endovascular Treatment Of Valvular And Perforator Insufficiency
  Presenters: Lowell S. Kabnick, M.D., F.A.C.S.  
3:24 PM - 3:32 PM Role Of Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Pre-op, Intra-op, And Post-op
  Presenters: Neil M. Khilnani, M.D.  
3:32 PM - 3:40 PM The Role Of Fluoroscopy In The Management Of Varicose Veins
  Presenters: Melvin Rosenblatt, M.D.  
3:40 PM - 3:48 PM The Future Of Venous Imaging: Will It Be Duplex Ultrasound, MRV Or CTV?
  Presenters: Barry Stein, M.D. F.S.I.R.  
3:48 PM - 4:04 PM Panel Discussion
4:04 PM - 4:12 PM Management Of GSV In The Presence Of Thrombophilia
  Presenters: Joseph A. Caprini, M.D.  
4:12 PM - 4:20 PM Endovenous Treatment Of Iliac Vein Stenosis: When And How?
  Presenters: Mark H. Meissner, M.D.  
4:20 PM - 4:28 PM How To Build A Venous Practice
  Presenters: Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.P.V.I.  
4:28 PM - 4:36 PM Balancing The Arterial And Venous Practice: How I Do It: How Much Can Be Done Safely In The Office?
  Presenters: Russell H. Samson, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T.  
4:36 PM - 4:44 PM What’s New With Commercial Insurance, ASC, And Medicare Concerning Venous Treatment?
  Presenters: Melvin Rosenblatt, M.D.  
4:44 PM - 5:00 PM Panel Discussion
END OF SESSION VI