EFOA 2025 International Symposium - Industry

Hands-on Workshops

Practical Information

Date: Thursday, 28 August and Friday, 29 August.

Place: Meeting 10.

Format: Hands-on Workshops.

Take part in the inspiring Hands-on Workshops hosted by the EFOA 2025 sponsors and gain insights into techniques and strategies within the area of advanced open abdomen. The Hands-on Workshops will take place during the lunch breaks on 28 August and 29 August. As a participant you will be able to attend one workshop per day – giving you the chance to attend two workshops in total.

Improve quality of life post-surgery for stoma patients

Workshop Session 1: Thursday, 28 August, 13:00-13:20 (fully booked)

Workshop Session 2: Thursday, 28 August, 13:25-13:45 (fully booked)

Facilitated by: Belinda Freundt, Stoma Care Nurse, Coloplast Danmark A/S & Philip Munch, Senior Market Manager, Coloplast Denmark

Products/Materials employed: Artificial stomas, Bandaging bellies,
Pictures of stomas, Stoma care products from Coloplast

Join our hands-on workshop with artificial stomas and “bandaging bellies” to enhance your understanding of stoma care in practice and how to improve quality of life after surgery.

You will learn strategies for handling complex stomas with low and retracted stomas and address common complications such as bulging and hernia. We will guide you through innovative bandaging methods and showcase Coloplast’s latest technology solutions tailored for stoma patients.

This hands-on experience will ensure you are equipped with the knowledge necessary to understand changes in patient body profiles post-surgery. Elevate your practice and understand the value of creating an optimal stoma for your stoma patients by participating in this informative workshop.

Progressive Techniques for Open Abdomen Closure: A Complete Surgical Approach

Workshop Session 1: Friday, 29 August, 13:00-13:40 (fully booked)

Facilitated by: Professor Marja Boermeester

Products/Materials employed: 3M™ Abthera™ Therapy, 3M™ Prevena™ Therapy

This interactive workshop is designed for surgeons involved in the management of open abdomens. Guided by Professor Marja Boermeester, the 40-minute session will showcase:

Live demonstration on how to achieve temporary abdominal closure with 3M™ Abthera™ Therapy
Technique spotlight on managing the abdominal incision with 3M™ Prevena™ Therapy to help reduce complications
Hands-on session to allow participants to directly engage with the closure tools and methods.

Whether you’re refining your technique or exploring new strategies, this workshop provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of advanced open abdomen management.