Catastrophic Abdomen Course: Open Abdomen and its Consequences

Master the management of catastrophic abdomen with a practical and multidisciplinary approach.

Catastrophic abdominal surgery presents one of the greatest challenges for general surgeons due to its high complexity, risk of complications, and the need to make critical decisions under high-pressure conditions. Its management demands specialized knowledge, clinical experience, and a multidisciplinary approach to improve the patient's prognosis.

The Catastrophic Abdomen Course: Open Abdomen and its Consequences has been designed to strengthen the skills of specialist physicians and residents in general surgery through intensive training based on scientific evidence, discussion of clinical cases, simulation and the experience accumulated by specialists with extensive experience in the management of patients with intestinal failure and open abdomen.

At the end of the course, participants will be prepared to recognize, assess and treat in a timely manner the main complications of open abdomen, incorporating surgical and therapeutic strategies that positively impact patient care and their professional performance.

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the physiology of the peritoneum and its role in the inflammatory response.
• Apply surgical techniques for the management of the open abdomen and the closure of the abdominal wall.
• To promptly identify the main complications following complex abdominal surgery.
• Select appropriate surgical strategies for the management of catastrophic abdomen.
• To diagnose and treat enteroatmospheric fistulas and other associated complications.
• Address complex abdominal incisional hernias with updated criteria.
• Strengthen decision-making through clinical scenarios and practical training.

Experience an intensive learning program that combines theory and practice to enhance your surgical skills.

During the academic day you will develop:

• Specialized conferences.
• Discussion of clinical cases.
• Simulation in biological and artificial models.
• Practical workshops.
• Collaborative work with specialists.

A methodology designed to translate knowledge directly into clinical practice.

Upon passing the course you will receive a Certificate awarded by the University of Piura, with QR code for digital validation.

In addition, the program includes Recertification by the Peruvian Medical Association, strengthening your professional development and continuous updating.

Aimed at specialist physicians and resident physicians who are currently pursuing a specialization in General Surgery.