November 19th – Day 1
Program topics
7.30 a.m.
Opening
7.45 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
8.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
Rib Fractures Session
+ Discussion
Moderators: S. Schulz-Drost, P. Thomas
• Prognostic Factors for Outcomes Following Surgical Fixation of
  Rib Fractures, E. Karagounis
• Early Complications Following Rib Fixation, M. Svec
• Functional Results After Rib Fixation Versus Conservative Therapy:
 Are There Strong Data?, P. Antippa
• Should Posterior Rib Fractures Always Be Conservatively Treated?     T. White
• Management of Fractures Involving the Costal Arch, P. van HuijsteeÂ
10.15 a.m. – 10.45 a.m.
Coffee Break
10.45 a.m. – 12.15 p.m.
Sternum Session
+ Discussion
Moderators: B. Koene, P. Moreno de la Santa Barajas
• Simultaneous Rib and Sternum Fractures: When and How to       Operate?, Z. Bauman
• Indications and Management of Manubrium Fractures With or    Without Involvement of the Sternoclavicular Articulation(s)
 S. Schulz-Drost
• Dehiscence After Cardiac Surgery (Infected or Non-Infected):
  What Is the Recommended Strategy?, O. Reuthebuch
12.15 p.m. – 1.15 p.m.
Lunch Break
1.15 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Extraordinary Lecture
2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Chest Wall Session
+ Discussion
Moderation: J. Edwards, G. Massard
• Resection: Between Oncological Radicality and Functional Morbidity,   P. Thomas
• Chest Wall Resection Including Part of the Sternum:
  When and How Should Reconstruction Be Performed?, M. Gooseman
• Infection After Chest Wall Reconstruction: Salvage Strategy Versus
  Explantation?, M. Wijffels
3.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Coffee Break
4.00 p.m. – 6.15 p.m.
Emerging Techniques
in Chest Wall Surgery
+ Discussion
Moderators: K. Bostanci, D. Lardinois
• Endoscopic Intrathoracic Rib Fracture Fixation: A True Revolution?
  P. Moreno de la Santa Barajas
• Resorbable Systems for Rib Fixation and Chest Wall Prostheses:
  Future Potential?
    • Pro Position -  M. Sarsam
    • Contra Position -  S. Raab
• Endoscopic Technique for Lung Herniation Repair, H. Elkhayat
• Post-Traumatic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment    of a Rare Entity, F. Minervini
• Novel Implant Technologies: Role of 3D Planning, Navigation and
  Artificial Intelligence, D. Sutori
• Cryotherapy in Chest Wall Trauma: Myth or Reality?
  G. Sotiropoulos
• Abdominal Pseudo-Herniation: Possible Therapeutic Approaches?
 T. Ismail
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6.30 p.m.
Closing Remarks Day 1 and Evaluation
November 20th – Day 2
Didactic Demonstration, Technical Aspects and
Hands-On Training
7.00 a.m. – 8.00 a.m.
Preparation
8.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
Sternum Fractures and Sternal Dehiscence
10.15 a.m. – 10.45 a.m.
Coffee Break
10.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Rib Fixation
12.30 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
Lunch Break
1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Chest Wall Reconstruction
3.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.Â
Closing Remarks Day 2 and Evaluation
Networking &
Social Program
Enhance your professional connections through curated networking sessions and social gatherings. Our social program is designed to foster meaningful interactions among leading thoracic surgeons and medical professionals, creating lasting partnerships that drive excellence in thoracic surgery.