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SECTION I: ACTIVITY DETAILS

Title of Activity: 5th International Congress of the American College of Surgeons – UAE Chapter
Activity Date: 12 – 13 September 2025
Organizer/institution: ACS – UAE Chapter
Section II: CONTENT

On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following:

1. The program met the identified objectives. *

2. The content was relevant to my educational needs. *

3. The program was well-structured and organized. *

4. Presentations were given without bias or conflict of interest. *

5. The overall quality of the congress met my expectations. *

SECTION III: OUTCOME

On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following:

 

Attending this congress had an impact on my:

6. Attending this congress had an impact on my knowledge of the subject. *

7. Attending this congress had an impact on my competence (the ability to apply the knowledge) *

8. Attending this congress had an impact on my performance (what is actually done in practice). *

SECTION IV: SESSION EVALUATION
  1. Plenary Session

9. Glimpse into the History of UAE Medical Services - Surgical (1940-1980) – Subash Gautam *

10. The Legacy of Islamic Science and Modern Contributions - Haytham Elsalhat *

Parallel Sessions

 

2. Bariatric Surgery

11. Internal Hernia Post Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy An Usual Complication: Video Case Report - Talat Albeiti *

12. Comparative Outcomes of GLP-1 Agonists with Intragastric Balloon versus Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis - Ahmed Lamey *

13. Acute Bariatric Emergency - Rahmat Ullah Sha *

14. Phreno-Esophageal Ligament Repair as an Effective Surgical Approach for GERD Following Sleeve Gastrectomy - Hikmat Matar *

15. Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) on the Erectile Function of Egyptian Obese Men - Ahmed Lamey *

3. Pediatric Surgery

16. A Rare Entity in Children: Two Cases of Posttraumatic Priapism With Spontaneous Resolution - Mohammed Al Blooshi *

17. The Enigmatic Wandering Spleen: Managing Three Pediatric Cases in a Tertiary Setting - Abdalla Aboelkheir *

18. Safety of Plastibell Method for Circumcision of Children Less Than 6 Months Old - Eiman Mohamed Nasor Mohamed *

19. Giant Umbilical Allantoic Cyst with Defect in Superior Dome of Bladder: A Case Report - Mark Noble *

20. Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric Empyema: A Retrospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Center - Mohammed Al Blooshi *

21. A Rare Case Approach of Triple Defect - Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Newborn - Mohammed Mustafa Ali *

22. Sacrococcygeal Masses in Children: A Challenging Management - Diary Mohammad *

4. Hepato Biliary Surgery

23. Liver Transplantation for Metastatic Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor - Hamda Alkhouri *

24. Can Preoperative Sonographic and Laboratory Findings Predict the Difficulty of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? - Atousa Moghadam Fard *

25. Single-Stage Double By-pass in Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis with Portal Biliopathy with Biliary Structure in a Non-Shutable Anatomy - Nairuthya Shivathirthan *

26. Unusual Cystic Lesion of the Liver: Mucinous Cystadenoma - Mark Noble *

27. Chyle Leak Post Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Case Report - Martin Medhat Mousa Istanese *

28. Differences in Severity and Clinical Outcomes Between Biliary Stones and Alcohol-Induced Acute Pancreatitis - Sarah Alsultan *

29. The Benefit of Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis: A Retrospective Study Conducted at Rashid Hospital - Jahnavi Yadav *

5. Orthopaedic Surgery

30. Unveiling a Silent Bone Lesion: Pathological Fracture in a Child with Non-Ossifying Fibroma - Abu Omayer *

31. Outcomes of Dual Mobility Versus Conventional Total Hip Arthroplasty for Patients With Femoral Neck Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Mohammed Ayman Khokar *

6. Laser Surgery - PNS

32. Reimagining Pilonidal Sinus Surgery: The Power of Pit Picking in a Single Outpatient Session - Amer Al Ani *

33. Rare Presentations of Pilonidal Sinus: A Case Series Involving Four Unusual Anatomical Sites - Maral Daneshpazhouh *

7. Robotic Surgery

34. Robotic Spleen-preserving Distal Pancreatectomy - Yasir Akmal *

35. Intraoperative Bleeding Control During Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy: from Clips to Clamps - Asma Alshamsi *

36. Robotic Hiatal Hernia Surgery Using the CMR-Versius System: First Experiences and Outcomes - Yusef Moulla *

37. The Intraoperative Role of Artificial Intelligence Within General Surgery: A Systematic Review - Ahmad Kaleem *

38. Robotic Left Pancreatectomy Using the CMR Versius System: A Video Presentation - Yusef Moulla *

8. Breast Surgery

39. IGM: A Closer View - Ghada Odeh *

40. Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator Flap for Enhanced Aesthetic Outcomes in Breast–Conserving Surgery - Jonathan Mokhtar *

41. Enhancing Surgical Efficacy in Fibroadenoma Resection: A Novel Approach Utilizing Indocyanine Green Dye - Kameela Majed *

42. Meta-Analysis of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy vs. Axillary Lymp Node Dissection in Breast Cancer Surgery - Nabaa Shakir *

43. From Alloplastic to Autologous: An Outcome Analysis of Breast Reconstruction and Factors Influencing Conversion - Yousra Sadqi *

44. Assessment of Tumor Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer using MRI and 18F-FDG PET/CT - Reem Albuainain *

45. Breast Cancer when the Gynecologist Need to Interfere - Omar Alelwan *

46. Haytham Elsalhat

9. Update on Hernia Repair

47. Acute Internal Pelvic Hernia: A Complex Diagnostic Challenge – Ahmad Kaleem *

48. Left Paraduodenal Hernia: A Challenging Diagnosis in Intestinal Obstruction - Hazim Al Sane *

49. Perception, Feasibility, and Potential Benefits of Augmented Reality (AR) in Elective Hernia Surgery - Shoaib Ahmed *

50. Laparisopic Repair of Triple Hernia - Ali Reza Eghtedari *

51. Falciform Ligament Laparoscopic Approach for Preperitoneal Ventral Hernia Repair (FLAP-VH) - Jagpreet Deed *

10. Colorectal/ Anorectal Surgery

52. Un-common Presentation of a Common Problem- caecal Adenocarcinoma Presenting as a Psoas Abscess - Abeer Farhan *

53. Sigmoid Cancer Associated with Schistosoma Japonicum in a Non-endemic Area - Adam Al Turk *

54. Negative Appendectomy Rate and its Co-relation with Use of Radiology - Aliya Ishaq *

55. Sevalamer Appendicitis - Case Report - Alreem Almarzooqi *

56. When the Gynecologist Needs You: Inoperative Surgical Decisions in Suspected Appendiceal and Rectal Endometriosis - Amir Saber *

57. Cecal Bascule with Abdominal Collection Post-Cesarean Section: A Rare Surgical Cause of Puerperal Pyrexia - Isra Abbas *

Parallel Sessions

 

11. Colo-Rectal Surgery / Anorectal Surgery

58. A Single Institute Review of Anal Sphincter Injuries and Repair - Maliha Jaffar

59. Spontaneous Rupture of Rectal Prolapse with Transanal Small Bowel Evisceration in Multiparous Lady - First Case Reported in Saudi Arabia - Najmah Alsobahi

60. Expanding the Role of Trans-anal Minimal Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) - Raafat Alturfi

61. A Case Series of Rare Incidence of Intussusception in Adults - Sabira Morbiwala

62. Aiming for Lasting Legacy: Tomorrow Starts Today - Green Surgical Sustainability Practices to Reduce Carbon Footprint - Sara Vidha

63. Stump Appendicitis: A Missed Diagnosis Revisited - Waleed Gado

64. Effect of Quercus Seed Coat Gel Compared to Anti-hemorrhoid Ointment on Hemorrhoid Symptoms: A Clinical Trial - Mahmoud Abdollahi

65. Surgical Outcome in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Experience of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Large Tertiary Center in the United Arab Emirates - Fatma Mahmoud

66. Ghost Ileostomy versus Loop Ileostomy in Elective Colorectal Surgery - Salma Khaled Mahmoud Ali Elsayed

12. Trauma Surgery

67. Time Is Kidney: Bilateral Renal Compartment Syndrome after Blunt Trauma - A Rare Complication and Literature Review - Ahmad Jalal Kanawati *

68. Uncommon Handlebar Hernia in an Adult Treated With Laparoscopy and Open Anatomical Repair - Srinivasa Swamy Bandaru *

69. Grinder Vs. Neck !! - Surgical Management of Devastating Penetrating Neck Injury - Filza Khalid *

70. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Trauma Patients: A Single Center Experience - Saud Aldeghaither *

71. Acute Abdomen Due to Splenic Rupture in an Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease Patient: A Case Report - Suhaila Ahmed *

13. Bariatric Surgery

72. A Small Patch at the Tip of your Pouch (RYGB) is Clearly Ischaemic. WWYD? – Safwan Taha *

73. Unresolved After Reversal: The Multifactorial Challenge of Post-Bariatric Dumping Syndrome – A Five-Patient Case Series - Abdullah Shatnawei *

74. Endocrine Dysfunction Following Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review of Postoperative Changes in Major Endocrine Hormones - Ammar Shahid Tanweer *

14. GI-Functional Disorders

75. Laparoscopic Resection of Mesenterial Cyst and Cholecystectomy by Young Pregnant Female - Ali Al Ghrebawi *

76. The Impact of Peer Teaching by Undergraduate Medical Students on Performance in Basic Surgical Skills Sessions - Amer Al Ani *

77. Beyond the Usual: Rare Causes of Intestinal Obstruction – A Case-Based Analysis - Amir Saber *

78. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicated by Gastric Perforation - Mustafa Abdulrahman Mohammed *

79. A Rare Case of Transmesocolic Hernia in an Adult - A Case Report - Sabira Morbiwala *

80. Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC in Managing Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Case Report - Mohamed Mamoon Mohamedelhassan Mohamedkhair *

81. Refeeding Syndrome - Ahmed Kaleem *

15. Plastic  Surgery

82. Unlocking Tomorrow: How AI is Shaping the Industry - Abdulla Fakhro *

83. The Hidden Cost of Medical Tourism: Khoula Hospital Experience of Complications Post Cosmetic Surgeries Done Abroad from 2013 to 2023 - Areej Al Mamari *

84. Gynecomastia, Different Treatments for Each Grade - Hamid Karimi *

16. Women Surgery

85. Laparoscopy in Pregnancy: Balancing Innovation, Safety, and Outcomes - Mokhamad Zhaffal *

86. Bilateral Ovarian Torsion Mimicking Placental Abruption in Pre-term Pregnancy - Waleed Harazeen *

17. Wound Care Management

87. Breaking the Pain Cycle: Hydroflotation with Phenergan and Decadron to Combat Post-Laparoscopic Shoulder Pain - Abubakar Elmagamr *

88. Heterotopic Ossification in Abdominal Incision Scars - Alireza Karimi *

Surgical Oncology

89. Clinical Indicators of Advanced Intraperitoneal Carcinomatosis: A Case Series - Abdullah Alazawi *

90. Nodal Melanosis in Malignant Melanoma: A Rare Case from the Middle East with Comprehensive Surgical and Histopathological Findings - Alsadig Suliman *

91. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Manifesting as Bilateral Tonsillar Hypertrophy: A Case Report - Hashim Almishhadany *

92. The Endoscopic Endonasal for Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma - Mohamed Arnaout *

93. Synchronous Unilateral Breast Cancer with HER2-Positive and TNBC Subtypes: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges - Jonathan Mokhtar *

94. A Case Report of Riedel's Thyroiditis Behaving as Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma: A Rare Presentation - Mark Magdy *

95. Margins in Breast Cancer Surgery - Tamara AlKeileh *

19. Vascular Surgery

96. Ruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient with Cerebrovascular Anomalies: A Case for Palliative Management - Abdulrahman Aakef *

97. A Rare MVC Case of Blunt Trauma Leading to Transected Axillary Artery and Upper Limb Vasculature - Mohammed Mustafa Ali *

98. Vein Bypass for Arterial Occlusions in the Endovascular Era - Shahzad Sarosh Bulsara *

20. Endocrine Surgery

99. Incidence of Malignancy in Atypical Thyroid Nodules - Aliya Ishaq *

100. Redo Targeted Cervical Lymphadenectomy Using Magseed Localization in Reoperative Neck Surgery - Ahmed Ali *

101. Implemtation of Genetic /Molecular Testing for Management Atypical Thyroid Nodules - Aliya Ishaq *

SECTION V: ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

102. What did you learn at the end of congress? *

103. Suggestion for improvement: *

104. Suggestion for future topics: *

105. Would you attend the next edition of the Congress? *

106. Your testimonial on the 4th ACS Congress – UAE Chapter: *

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