EFOA 2025 International Symposium - Industry
Hands-on Workshops
Practical Information
Date: Thursday, 28 August and Friday, 29 August.
Place: Meeting 10.

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
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 (few spots left)
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.