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The following topics will be covered: acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, and autoimmune and hereditary pancreatitis.
Who Should Attend
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Dieticians
- Other
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss management of acute pancreatitis based on randomized clinical trial results.
- Discuss the available data on the natural history of pancreatic cysts and to learn about management appropriate to the risk of malignancy.
- Apply the best evidence-based management of uncommon conditions such as pancreas divisum, pancreatitis in pregnant women, and autoimmune pancreatitis.
- Identify the management of autoimmune pancreatitis based on evidence from observational studies and the experience of centers with a high volume of patients with this disease.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Acute Pancreatitis: Prediction of Severity – Are There Accurate Tools?
Georgios Papachristou, MD
Acute Pancreatitis: Can Local and Systemic Complications be Prevented?
Pramod Garg, MD
Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis
Enrique de-Madaria, MD, PhD
Nutritional Support in Acute Pancreatitis
David Jin, MD, MPH
Managing Pain in Acute Pancreatitis
Sanjay Pandanaboyana, FRCS, MPhil
Break
Multidisciplinary Complicated Pancreatitis
Emily Lemon, CNP
Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Casey Luckhurst, MD
When to Perform ERCP in Acute Pancreatitis
Kumar Krishnan, MD
Gallstones after Acute Pancreatitis in Inoperable Patients: What to Do?
Lucia Guilabert, MD
Pancreas Divisum: Is It Associated with Pancreatitis? When to Perform Minor Papilla Sphincterotomy?
Marianna Arvanitaki, MD, PhD
Lunch
Drug-Induced Acute Pancreatitis: What is the Frequency, Severity and Management?
Karina Cardenas, MD
How Should We Manage Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis?
Julia McNabb-Baltar, MD, MPH
Pancreatitis in Pregnancy
Steve Freedman, MD, PhD
How to Diagnose Chronic Pancreatitis?
Sunil Sheth, MD
Break
Specific Treatments for Acute Pancreatitis: New Drugs for an Old Disease
Vikesh Singh, MD
Diagnosing Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Are There Useful Serum Markers?
Tyler Berzin, MD, MS
Management of Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Initial Treatment, Maintenance Treatment, and Management of Relapse
Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, MD
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Long Term Cancer Risk and Health Outcomes in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis: How Should We monitor?
Mandeep Sawhney, MBBS, MS
Pathogenesis of Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis and Clinical Implications
Gabriele Capurso, MD, PhD
How to Treat Pain in Small Duct Chronic Pancreatitis?
Anna Evans Phillips, MD
Diagnosing EPI in Real Clinical Practice
Enrique Dominguez-Muñoz, MD, PhD
EPI: Treatment, Monitoring, and Management of Treatment Failure
Matthias Löhr, MD, PhD
Break
Genetics in Chronic Pancreatitis: Whom to Test, What to Test; Genetic Counseling?
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD
Pancreatitis in Patients with CFTR Mutations: Role of ERCP and New Drugs for Cystic Fibrosis
Jonas Rosendahl, MD, PhD
How to Address Alcohol and Tobacco Use in Pancreatitis?
Peter Hegyi, MD, PhD
Nutrition in Chronic Pancreatitis: What is the Best Approach?
Kevin Walton, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Obstructing Main Pancreatic Duct Stones in CP: When and How to Treat Them?
Kunal Jajoo, MD
Lunch
Cholestasis in CP: Diagnosis and Treatment, Surgery or Endoscopy
José M. Ramia, MD, PhD
Surgical Management in Chronic Pancreatitis
Peter Fagenholz, MD
TPIAT: Indications and Patient Selection
Melena Bellin, MD
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: Detection and Diagnosis
Linda Lee, MD
Break
How to Run a Multidisciplinary Pancreas Cyst Program
Tessa Stabile, FNP
Serous Cystic Neoplasms: Is Imaging Enough? When to Operate?
Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo, MD
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Pancreatic Cysts
Tom Clancy, MD
Dr. Ethan Carter –
"This course provides comprehensive insights into pancreatic management, and having the recordings available on Google Drive makes it incredibly convenient. I appreciate being able to review sessions at my leisure to reinforce my understanding."
Dr. James Patel –
"The expert faculty leading this course are truly outstanding. Their knowledge and experience in the field of pancreatic disorders provide invaluable perspectives that enhance the learning experience."
Dr. Lisa Nguyen –
"Great for Continuing Education!" "This course is great for continuing education. The focus on current research and clinical guidelines ensures that I am equipped with the most relevant information to improve patient care in my practice."
Dr. Kevin Brown –
"The user-friendly format of the course materials makes it easy to navigate and find essential information. The resources provided are practical and will be useful long after the course ends."
Dr. Sarah Thompson –
"Invaluable Insights for Clinicians!" "The Harvard course on pancreatic disorders offers invaluable insights for clinicians. The expert-led sessions and evidence-based guidelines have significantly enhanced my understanding and management of these complex conditions."
Dr. Olivia Johnson –
"The Harvard course on pancreatic disorders is excellent, especially with recorded sessions uploaded to Google Drive. This flexibility allows me to learn at my own pace and revisit complex topics whenever necessary—truly invaluable for my practice!"
Dr. Michael Chen –
"Comprehensive and Up-to-Date!" "This 2024 course is comprehensive and up-to-date, covering the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic disorders. The depth of content is impressive and relevant for daily clinical practice."
Dr. Emily Rodriguez –
"The course is engaging and practical, with real-world case studies that help apply theoretical knowledge. The interactive format encourages participation, making it a highly effective learning experience."
Dr. Mia Patel –
"I found the course engaging and informative, and the recorded sessions on Google Drive are a fantastic feature. It allows me to participate actively and then replay lectures to ensure I grasp all the critical details."