Europe PD University
for Surgeons
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement Best Practices
Emphasizing ISPD Guidelines

 
 
 
Due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and health concerns, the HDU programs have been temporarily suspended. Please check back at this website for updates, or reach out to Jennifer Heald, Program Manager at jennifer@3eaglesinc.com or 630.408.0736.
ISPD Europe PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) University for Surgeons is a two-fold approach to training general, transplant, and vascular surgeons to place catheters for peritoneal dialysis using laparoscopic techniques. The course consists of lectures followed by comprehensive hands-on workshops. The hands-on workshop sessions are designed to take the surgeon through the entire process of catheter placement; including pre-operative catheter exit site selection, catheter implantation, and exteriorization and dressing. The course is limited in size to maximize the learning experience and time for collaboration with the faculty.
 
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Contact Jennifer Heald at jennifer@3eaglesinc.com with any questions.
 
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This course is designed for any surgeon involved in PD catheter insertions, who would like to improve their placement technique and better understand how to deal with catheter placement complications.  Experience can range from trainee to senior surgeon level.
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Although there are no prerequisites for this course, it is designed for surgeons who have experience with PD catheter insertions, or are aspiring to do so.
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AGENDA
7:30 AM
Registration Begins
8:00 AM
Plenary Sessions
Topics Include:
Peritoneal Dialysis as Renal Replacement Therapy
Preoperative Assessment and Preparation
Implantation Techniques
Surgical Salvage of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters from Infectious and Mechanical Complications
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Surgical Laboratory
5:00 PM
Adjourn
FACULTY
    
Frank J.M.F. Dor
 
    
Activity Director,
ISPD Europe
PD University for Surgeons
Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College
London, United Kingdom
    
Diederik Kimenai
 
    
Erasmus University
Medical Center Rotterdam
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    
Niclas Kvarnström
 
    
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
    
Clemens Magnus Meier
 
    
Saarland University Medical Center
Homburg, Germany
    
Diethard Monbaliu
 
    
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
    
Badri Shrestha
 
    
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
United Kingdom
FAQ
Who can attend?

ISPD Europe PD University for Surgeons is designed for general, transplant, and vascular surgeons who place catheters for peritoneal dialysis using laparoscopic techniques. If you are uncertain of your eligibility for participation, please contact Jennifer Heald at jennifer@3eaglesinc.com or +1 630-408-0736.

Is there a registration fee?

The registration fee is €450.00.

What is covered by the registration fee?

The registration fee for this course includes course content, hands-on simulation procedure training, program materials, lunch, and group arranged transfers between the group hotel and the afternoon hands-on laboratory sessions. There is an evening reception on the night before the course that is not mandatory, and is no additional cost.

What is NOT covered by the registration fee?

The registration fee does not cover travel expenses, meals before or after the meeting, or hotel charges including incidentals.

What is the cancellation policy?

Please contact Jennifer Heald at jennifer@3eaglesinc.com to cancel your meeting registration. Cancellations received in writing no later than 90 days after registering and up until 30 business days prior to the start of the meeting will receive a refund minus a €40 administrative fee. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Can my guest come?

All functions are of a business nature and are not suitable for guests, or children.

When should I arrive?

There is a casual evening reception beginning at 7:30 PM on 1 December. The meeting registration will begin at 7:30 AM, and the first lecture is at 8:00 AM on Monday, 2 December. We recommend that you arrive in Vienna anytime on 1 December.

When does the course end?

The course concludes at approximately 5:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Please plan your departure after 5:00 PM to allow for full participation in the meeting.

What should I wear?

The dress for the plenary sessions is business casual. We will provide scrubs for the afternoon lab sessions. Sometimes the meeting rooms are very cool, so please bring a sweater or jacket.

How do I reserve a hotel room?

Hotel rooms may be reserved as part of the registration process. Upon completion of the registration, you will be invoiced for your hotel reservation. Hotel rooms are available for check-in 1 December, check-out 3 December, for €109 per night, single occupancy, including breakfast, wifi, and all taxes. Additional guests are €25.00. See online registration for more details on hotel rooms. All hotel reservations require 100% prepayment. You will receive a confirmation of your hotel upon payment in full.

What if I do not need a hotel room?

You may indicate that you do not need a hotel room on the registration form.

What is the hotel cancellation policy?

Please contact Jennifer Heald at jennifer@3eaglesinc.com to cancel your prepaid hotel accommodations. Hotel cancellations made in writing by 30 September, may be cancellation with no penalty – 100% refund. Hotel cancellations made in writing by 31 October, may be cancelled with 50% penalty – 50% refund. No refunds will be allowed after 31 October.

How do I get from the airport to the hotel?

Ground transportation from the airport is the responsibility of the participant. You will receive an email approximately 2 weeks before the meeting that will outline some options for transfers for the meeting. Public transportation using the U-Bahn is very easy. The hotel is 1 block from the U4 Meidling Haupstrasse stop.

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