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On behalf of the organizing committees, we are honoured to welcome you to the “3rd SSMC Annual Symposium on Recent Advances in Pediatric Surgery”, to be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at SSMC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This hybrid continuing medical education (CME) accredited event welcomes everyone, offering free registration to unlimited virtual attendees.The symposium will host world-renowned experts in pediatric surgical care, provide updates on the management of simple and complex pediatric surgical conditions, and share an in-depth review of recent advances in pediatric surgical care. World-renowned Experts will present state-of-the-art lectures on managing complex conditions in various pediatric surgery disciplines. Topics include recent advances in hepatobiliary surgery, robotic-assisted pediatric surgery, pediatric thoracic and thoracoscopic surgery, management of bladder neuropathy and urinary incontinence and common and rare surgical conditions in the pediatric population. Additionally, the event will feature a three-hour master class on pediatric thoracic surgery and a parallel session for nurses and allied health professionals that will include a master class on stomas care, care of central lines, urinary catheter care and care of Tracheostomy and nasogastric tubes. The event promises outstanding networking opportunities and innovative learning experiences. Attendees will get the chance to learn about best practices in the field from world-renowned experts. This unique learning opportunity will broaden your knowledge of the current practice of pediatric surgical care and motivate you to improve the quality of care you deliver daily to your patients. Last year, more than 1500 participants attended the symposium with excellent ratings. We look forward to your active participation in the symposium. Thank you,  
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Dr. Iftikhar Suleman
Consultant and Chair, Division of Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify and assess common and rare pediatric surgical conditions.
  • Describe the techniques for the treatment of pediatric thoracic conditions.
  • Determine the appropriate management strategy for various pediatric surgical conditions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the care of pediatric stomas, tubes and catheters.
  • Identify the causes of urinary incontinence and plan the management of neuropathic bladder.

Target Audience

All health care professionals, including physicians, surgeons, scientists, nurses, allied health professionals and medical trainees.

Accreditation

  • This event is designated for a maximum of or up to 5:35 CME credit hours (MECMP-2023-005410) by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Iftikhar Suleman

Consultant and Chair, Division of Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Micheal Singh

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Dr. Mark Davenport

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery King’s College Hospital, London, UK

Dr. Aseem R. Shukla

Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Division of Urology Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, USA

Dr. Amulya K. Saxena

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Chelsea Children’s Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College London, UK

Dr. Mohammad Hassan

Senior Consultant, Pediatric Surgery AL Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sharjah, UAE Professor of pediatric surgery, Egypt

Dr. Amin Al Gohary

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mustafa Hamchou

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Diary A Rehman

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE Head of the Prevention and Control of Infection Latifa Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Abid Qazi

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Danat Al Emarat Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Salem Nasser Al Harthi

Consultant and Chair, Department of General Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Tamer Hamed Ibrahim

Consultant, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Junaid Khan

Director of Continuous Medical Education Consultant, Neonatology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hesham Suleman

Division Head, Pediatric Surgery/Urology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE Senior Consultant and Division Head, Pediatric Surgery/Urology Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ali Raza Brohi

Dean, Faculty of Surgery and Chair of Surgery People University of Medical & Health Sciences, Sindh, Pakistan

Dr. Iftikhar Suleman

Consultant and Chair, Division of Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Salem Nasser Al Harthi

Consultant and Chair, Department of General Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Taisser Atrak

Chair, Department of Pediatrics Consultant, Neonatology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE Chair, Department of Pediatrics College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Faisal Al Zidgali

Chair, Division of Neonatology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Monzer Hassan Sadek

Consultant and Chair, Division of Anesthesia Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Abdelaly Dabosy

Chair, Division of Pediatrics Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Gamal Ahmed

Consultant and Chair, Division of PICU Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Muna Al Shehhi

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mohammad Ilyas Bader

Consultant, Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Zahid Saqi

Specialist, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Deepak Kaltari

Specialist, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hiba Ahmed

Specialist, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Maithah Mohammed AlKaabi

Resident, Pediatric Surgery Program Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Najla Ghanem Al Ali

Resident, Pediatric Surgery Program Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ahlam Abbas Gadalla

Senior Education Officer, Center of Continuous Medical Education, Education Shield Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nivine Taha

Assistant Marketing, PR, and Media Officer, Marketing and Communications Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mark Davenport

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery King’s College Hospital, London, UK

Dr. Abdul Rahim Mustafawi

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai

Dr. Amin Al Gohary

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hilal Matta

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery, SKMC, Abu Dhabi Consultant and Chief, Paediatric Surgery, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain Associate Professor, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain Examiner, European Board of Paediatric Surgery Examiner, Department of Health-Abu Dhabi

Dr. Taisser Atrak

Chair, Department of Pediatrics Consultant, Neonatology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE Chair, Department of Pediatrics College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Micheal Singh

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Dr. Gamal Ahmed

Consultant and Chair, Division of PICU Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Muna Al Shehhi

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Khalid Khalfan Al Ali

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery M.Sc General Surgery (UK), Facharzt in Pediatric Surgery(Germany) Chief Medical Officer, Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sharjah, UAE Head of Pediatric Surgery Department, Consultant Pediatric surgeon President, UAE Pediatric Surgery Society (2019-2021)

Dr. Faisal Al Zidgali

Chair, Division of Neonatology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mamoun Al Marzouqi

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Latifa Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Adel Al Jneibi

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery/Pediatric Urology Vice President, UAE Pediatric Surgery Society, UAE President, Gulf Endoscopy Pediatric Surgery and Urology Group, UAE International Minimally Invasive Surgery Instructor, IRCAD Chief, Pediatric Surgery Division, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ghadir Jaber

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Abdelaly Dabosy

Chair, Division of Pediatrics Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mustafa Hamchou

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Diary A Rehman

Consultant, Pediatric Surgery Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE Head of the Prevention and Control of Infection Latifa Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Dr. Muhieddine Seoud

Consultant and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Monzer Hassan Sadek

Consultant and Chair, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Speakers


Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari

Specialist, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Zahid Latif Saqi

Specialist, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ajitha Rajendran

Wound Care Nurse, Nursing Education and Support Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Fatima Kasem El Ahmad

Wound Care Nurse, Nursing Education and Support Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hilal Rezk Omar

Consultant, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abdulkadir Haji Noorshe

Respiratory Therapy Manager, Respiratory Therapy, Allied Health Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Faculty


Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari

Specialist Physician, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Zahid Latif Saqi

Specialist, Pediatric Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ajitha Rajendran

Ajitha Rajendran, Wound Care Nurse, Nursing Education and Support Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Fatima Kasem El Ahmad

Wound Care Nurse, Nursing Education and Support Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hilal Rezk Omar

Consultant, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abdulkadir Haji Noorshe

Respiratory Therapy Manager, Respiratory Therapy, Allied Health Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Afzal Mohamad Ali

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, Allied Health Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Amina Abdullahi Ahmed

Staff Nurse, Nursing, Maternal and Child Service Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Soosan Ali Omer

Charge Nurse, Nursing, Maternal and Child Service Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mini Reji

Charge Nurse, Nursing, Maternal and Child Service Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Layla Mohamoud Ismail

Charge Nurse, Nursing, Maternal and Child Service Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Randa Nassir Al Andari

Clinical Resource Nurse, Nursing Education and Support Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Program


Sunday, March 3, 2024

2 – 4:15 p.m.

Time (min) allocated Topics Spokesperson(s)
5 minutes Introduction Dr. Iftikar Suleman
15 minutes Art and craft of creating stomas Dr. Deepak Karankara
15 minutes Care of stomas Ajitha Rajendran/Fatima Kassem
15 minutes Safer technique for pediatric tracheostomy Dr. Hilal Rezk Omar
15 minutes Care of trachesotomy Abdulkadir Haji Noorshe
15 minutes Introduction of vascular access Dr. Zahid Saqi
15 minutes Care of vascular access device Amina Abdullahi
10 minutes Station 1 Intestinal ostomies types, complication and management Ajitha Rajendran/Fatima Kassem
10 minutes Station 2 Continence stomas – mitrofanoff Appendicovesicostomy and malone antegrade Continence enema (MACE) Dr. Deepak Pediatric surgical team
10 minutes Station 3 Hands-on demonstration of tracheostomy management Afzal Mohamad Ali
10 minutes Station 4 Vascular access station management of vascular lines Dr. Zahid Saqi Pediatric nursing team
  • Soosan Omer
  • Mini Reji
  • Amina Ahmed
  • Layla Ismail
  • Randa Al Andari

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Time Agenda Speaker
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Introduction Dr. Iftikar Suleman, Consultant and Chair, Division of Pediatric Surgery, SSMC
8:50 a.m. – 9 a.m. Opening remarks Dr. Salem Al Harthi, Consultant and Chair, Department of General Surgery, SSMC
First session UAE pediatric surgery society session Chairs: Dr. Abdul Rahim Mustafawi, Dr. Amin Al Gohary, Dr. Ghadir Jawad Jaber, Dr. Muna Alshehhi, Dr. Taisser Atrak, Dr. Amulya Saxena
9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Childhood varicocele: to operate or not to operate Dr. Amin Al-Gohary Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Minimally invasive surgery for intestinal malrotation Dr. Deepak Kishor Kaltari Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Minimally invasive approach to pulmonary sequestration: skmc experience Dr. Hesham Soliman Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE
9:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. Bladder exstrophy repair: al-qasimi women and children’s hospital’s current practice Dr. Mohammad Hassan Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, UAE
10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Wilms tumor with an unusual presentation and an interesting finding Dr. Abid Qudoos Qazi Danat Al Emarat Hospital, UAE
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sacrococcygeal mass: a series of cases with challenging management Dr. Diary A. Rehman Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, UAE
10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Surgical management of congenital hyperinsulinism, recurrent hypoglycemia Dr. Moustfa Hamchou Tawam Hospital, UAE
11 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Conclusion and vote of thanks – Dr. Ghadir J. Jaber, President, Emirates pediatric surgery society
11:05 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Welcome Note – Dr. Marwan AlKaabi, Chief Executive Offcer, SSMC Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, Acting Chief Medical Offcer, SSMC
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Coffee break
Second session Updates on common conditions in pediatric surgery Chairs: Dr. Mike Singh, Dr. Khalid Khalfan Al Ali, Dr. Faisal Al Zidgali, Dr. Gamal Mohammad Hassan, Dr. Mohieddine Seoud
11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Posterior urethral valves: recent advances in management & outcome Dr. Mohammad Ilyas Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE
11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Roadmap to robotic surgery Dr. Salem Al Harthi Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE
12:10 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. Biliary atresia and theory of marginal gains Dr. Mark DavenPort King’s College Hospital, UK
12:40 p.m. – 1 p.m. Updates on ventilatory support for surgical neonates Dr. Junaid Muhib Khan Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE
1 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Discussion
1:10 p.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch break and prayer
Third session Pediatric thoracic surgery masterclass Faculty: Dr. Amulya Saxena, Dr. Mike Singh, Dr. Mohammad Ilya Badar Chairs: Dr. Mamoun Al Marzoki, Dr. Adel AlJneibi, Dr. Monzer Sadek, Dr. Hilal Matta
2 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair: tips and tricks, a milestone of 200 cases Dr. Ali Raza Brohi People University of Medical and Health Sciences, Pakistan
2:20 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Outcome analysis in thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair Dr. Amulya Saxena Chelsea Children’s Hospital, UK
2:40 p.m. – 3 p.m. Pediatric thoracic surgery and beyond Dr. Iftikar Suleman Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE
3 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Thoracoscopic lobectomy, segmentectomy, excision of lung cysts and masses Dr. Mike Singh Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Discussion
3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Coffee break
Fourth session Pediatric thoracic surgery masterclass Faculty: Dr. Aseem Shukla, Dr. Amulya Saxena, Dr. Mike Singh Chairs: Dr. Mohammed Hobeldin, Dr. Abdelaly Dabosy, Dr. Mostafa Hamchou, Dr. Diary A Rehman
3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. Advances in pediatric thoracoscopic surgery: overview of the journal of pediatric endoscopic surgery(JPES) reports Dr. Amulya Saxena Chelsea Children’s Hospital, UK
4 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Pediatric patient optimization during thoracoscopic surgery and one lung ventilation Dr. Tamer Hamed Ibrahim Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE
4:20 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Robot assisted surgery in children Dr. Aseem Shukla Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA
4:50 p.m. – 5 p.m. Discussion
5 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. Closing remarks and vote of thanks Dr. Junaid Khan, Director of Continuous Medical Education and Neonatology Consultant, SSMC
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