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Expert Panels
Sunday, April 3, 2011
2011 Annual Conference
Pre-Conference Courses: March 30-31, 2011
Annual Conference: April 1-3, 2011
Gaylord Texan TM Resort and Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
Endovenous Laser Ablation Expert Panel – Longhorn F 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Directors: Ethan A. Prince, M.D., Carson Wong, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., F.A.C.S.
Faculty: Neil S. Sadick, M.D.
Objectives: This session is intended for practicing physicians who have an interest in endovenous laser ablation.
The panel will focus on ELA which is now the most widely accepted and used treatment option for insufficient great
and saphenous veins. Panel topics include: 1) differences in clinical outcomes and safety between lasers of different
wavelengths and power; 2) differences in clinical outcomes and safety between laser ablation, radiofrequency
ablation, and surgery, and 3) differences in clinical outcomes and safety between EVLA and hook avulsion
(phlebectomy) as a same day procedure or as separate staged procedures on different days.
Disclosures
Ethan A. Prince – No disclosure
Neil S. Sadick received equipment from Osyris and SmoothShapes; research grant from Cynosure and Osyris
Carson Wong received consulting fees from American Medical Systems, Inc.
PDT in Dermatology – Texas D 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Directors: Michael H. Gold, M.D., Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D.
Faculty: Joel L. Cohen, M.D., Merete Haedersdal, M.D., Ph.D., Jason K. Rivers, M.D., E. Victor Ross, M.D.,
Fernanda Sakamoto, M.D.
Objectives: This session is intended for practicing physicians who have an interest in the clinical application of
photodynamic therapy to cutaneous disease. An expert panel of clinicians with extensive experience in photodynamic
therapy will share their therapeutic approaches for the treatment of actinic keratoses, non-melanoma skin cancer,
acne and other inflammatory disorders. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to recognize the
indications for photodynamic therapy and discuss various treatment regimens using available photosensitizers, lasers,
and light sources. There will be an opportunity for questions and comments from the attendees.
Disclosures
Joel L. Cohen is currently a consultant for DUSA
Michael H. Gold received travel expenses, research grant, honoraria, and is a stockholder with DUSA; consultant for Galderma and Photocure;
honoraria and equity position with Galderma
Merete Haedersdal – No disclosure
Arielle N.B. Kauvar – No disclosure
Jason K. Rivers – No disclosure
E. Victor Ross received financial grant and consulting fees from Palomar and Syneron; equipment from Cutera, Lumenis, Palomar, and Sciton;
research grant from Cutera, Palomar, and Syneron; honoraria from Cutera, Lumenis, Palomar, and Syneron
Fernanda Sakamoto – No disclosure
Burns and Trauma Expert Panel – Texas 4-6 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Directors: Maj. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, Jill S. Waibel, M.D.
Faculty: R. Rox Anderson, M.D., Robert J. Spence, M.D.
Objectives: Attendees of this panel should be individuals who have an interest in energy based and other innovative
therapies for scar revision after severe injuries. Trauma and severe scars such as burn scars have both functional and
cosmetic issues. There continues to be a rising number of trauma and burn survivors. The market and demand for
surgery, laser and other innovative solutions for scars is growing dramatically as survival rates increase. An expert
panel will discuss how we can leverage areas of multispecialty expertise to give optimal care. The panel will consist
of burn reconstructive surgeons, laser experts from dermatology and plastic surgery as well as both military and
civilian physicians. The panel discussions will include possible prevention of scars, early scar interventions with lasers
as well as late reconstruction of mature scars with lasers. Other innovative research will also be shared. Different
scar types as well as different laser types will be discussed. Timing of surgery and laser therapy will also be
addressed. There will be an opportunity for questions and comments from the attendees.
Disclosures
R. Rox Anderson received royalties from Massachusetts General Hospital which owns and licenses patents on laser hair removal, fractional laser
treatments, and cryolipolysis; serves on scientific advisory boards for PhotoMedex and Ulthera
Chad Hivnor - No disclosure
Robert J. Spence – No disclosure
Jill S. Waibel received consulting fees from Allergan and Medicis; research grant from Sciton; honoraria from Candela and Syneron
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