Friday, December 18, 2009

2ND ADVANCED VITREO RETINAL TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY (AVRTT) - FINAL PROGRAM DETAILS


2ND ADVANCED VITREO RETINAL TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY
(AVRTT)
19th -20th  Dec, 2009,
RETINA FOUNDATION
VENUE : HOTEL METROPOLE



COURSE OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the latest techniques in vitreo retinal surgery
To manage complex retinal detachments and PVRcases
Compare the current treatment options and controversies in the management of ARMD and Diabetic Retinopathy using laser, antiVEGF therapy and surgery
Identify the latest innovations in surgical techniques and instrumentation especially the small gauge surgery and showcasing the new generation vitrectomy machine
Discuss new advances in ocular imaging techniques




2ND ADVANCED VITREO RETINAL TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY (AVRTT)
19th -20th  Dec, 2009,


FINAL PROGRAM


SATURDAY (DAY 1)  19th  DEC, 2009

REGISTRATION  7.30 AM  ONWARDS


8.40 AM   Introduction   -    P N Nagpal    : 5 Min

8.47AM  Introduction of faculty/AVRTT-  Manish Nagpal   : 10 Min

SESSION 1   9.00 – 11.00  (ARMD & Vascular pathologies)


1.      Update on ARMD therapy: Combination therapy, high speed ICG and feeder vessel treatment, suprachoroidal drug delivery systems - Gaurav Shah  : 15 Min
2.      New Treatment Strategies for Neovascular AMD and DME including new drug delivery devices, such as the Ivation implant and the Illuvien implant - Pravin Dugel  : 15 Min
3.      MTOR Inhibition in Neovascular AMD and DME - Pravin Dugel : 10 Min
4.      Radiation Treatment for Neovascular AMD - Pravin Dugel  : 15 Min 
5.      Is there a role of subretinal surgery in the era of Anti VEGF’s or as an adjunct to them  – Manish Nagpal  : 8 Min
6.      Role of Anti VEGF’s  non ARMD conditions including ROP - Alay Banker   : 12 Min

                             
(45 MIN FOR DISCUSSION, INTERACTION TIME)


COFFEE BREAK 11.00  -  11.30
  SESSION 2      11.35 -  1.35  

VR SURGERY  : TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY

1.       Down memory lane: Where we began….And where we are - P N Nagpal  
       : 10 Min
2.       Introduction to the cutting edge : Constellation - Michael Cardamone  : 10  Min
3.      New parameters in vitreoretinal surgery: Cut rate, duty cycle, and gauge selection - Pravin Dugel     : 20 Min
4.      23 g surgery: Expanding indications and limitations including wound construction - Gaurav Shah  : 15 Min
5.      Our experience with exploring the new generation vitrectomy system including port dynamics of different gauges - Manish Nagpal      : 15 Min  
6.      Vitrectomy for complex  PDR Cases including role of preparatory Anti    VEGF injections  -  Hemanth Murthy   : 15 Min
                 
(35 MIN FOR DISCUSSION, INTERACTION TIME)

LUNCH  : 1.35 – 2.35

SESSION 3                      2.40 – 5.00

(EXTREME VR SURGERY, LASERS AND IMAGING)

(Tea / Coffee would be served on your seats at 4.00 p.m.)

1.      Spectral domain OCT : Present status  - Gaurav Shah  : 15 Min
2.      PASCAL Laser : Are we reducing collateral damage  - Sangita Jain   : 12 Min  
3.      Critical evaluation of New techniques and Technology – P N Nagpal  : 15 Min
4.       Large retinectomies for PVR - Anil Patil   : 6 min
5.      Role of Heavy Silicon Oil in PVR cases -  S Natarajan  : 15 Min
6.      Role of silicon oil in Endophthalmitis - Pravin Jain  : 6 min
7.      Silicon oil removal : Factors affecting redetachments - Rituraj  Videkar : 6 Min
8.      Vitrectomy for Complex cases - Manish Nagpal   : 15 Min

(50 MIN DISCUSSION, INTERACTION TIME)

FREE EVENING
 
SUNDAY (DAY 2)  20th  DEC, 2009

SESSION 4    8.30 AM  
1.      Multifocal IOLs related visualisation problems for retinal surgeons while doing pucker/ILM peel procedures - Gaurav Shah   : 5 min
2.      Failed buckles versus Vitrectomy - Gaurav Shah  : 5 Min
3.      Tips and Tricks in MIVS -  Pravin Dugel   : 20 Min


9.15 – 12.00  LIVE SURGERY (2-3 cases)

SURGEONS : PRAVIN DUGEL, MANISH NAGPAL

MODERATORS:

AT RF THEATRES :  PRAVIN DUGEL, MANISH NAGPAL

AT METROPOLE : GAURAV SHAH, HEMANTH MURTHY,
S NATARAJAN


INTERESTING VIDEOS BY FACULTY AS WELL AS SOME PRE CHOOSEN VIDEOS FROM DELEGATES WOULD BE SHOWN IN BETWEEN THESE SURGERIES
MODERATOR :  DR MUDIT BANSAL

12.00 – 1.30  : INTERACTIONS/QUESTIONS

1.30   LUNCH AND PROGRAM ADJOURNS
 





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