Advanced Anaesthesia Techniques in Liver Transplantation: Simulation and TEE Workshop

Workshop Co-Chairs

Dmitri Bezinover
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Pennsylvania, USA
ILTS Council
Rohit Agrawal

Senior Consultant
Dept. of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, NUH, Singapore

Jeron Zerillo

MD Associate Attending
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NY

Date

28th May 2025

Venue

Centre for Healthcare Simulation (CHS)
MD6, Level 3
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Target Audience

Surgeon and Anaesthesiologists staff, fellows and trainees

Number of participants

Approximately 30 (Max 35)

Workshop Overview

This workshop aims to provide in-depth training and hands-on experience in liver transplant anaesthesia, focusing on Simulation for Anaesthesia in Liver Transplantation (SALT) and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). The event is designed for anaesthesiologists and surgeon who are involved in liver transplant procedures, offering them advanced skills and knowledge to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Objectives

To enhance the understanding and application of anaesthesia techniques specific to liver transplantation.
To provide hands-on experience with high-fidelity simulation scenarios in liver transplant anaesthesia (SALT).
To train participants in the use and interpretation of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the context of liver transplantation.
To promote best practices and protocols in liver transplant anaesthesia.

Workshop Structure:

Venue
(SALT) Centre for Healthcare Simulation (CHS), 14 Medical Drive, Blk MD6, #03-10, NUS, S’pore 117599
Number of participants
Total 30
Time
8:00AM to 2:00PM
Fees
Early Bird (until 27 Mar)
$275
Standard Rate (28 Mar - 25 May)
$375
8:00am – 8:15am Registration
8:15am – 8:30am Welcome and Introduction
8:30am – 9:00am Brief on challenges for anaesthesia for liver transplant
9:00am – 9:45am TEE Brief
9:45am-10:00am Tea Break
10:00am-11:45am Round 1 (Grp A: TEE, Grp B: SALT)
11:45am-12:15am Lunch
12:15am-14:00pm Round 2 (Grp B: TEE, Grp A: SALT)
14:00pm – 14.30pm Closing remarks

Faculties:

Local

Rohit Agrawal, MD National University Hospital, Singapore

Chris King, FRCA, National University Hospital Singapore

Tan Yi Wei, Mmed, National University Hospital, Singapore

Steffi Chan KT, Mmed, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore

Simone Misquita, FRCA, National University Hospital, Singapore

international

Dmitri Bezinover,UPenn, PA

Dalton Fazekas, MD, Jackson Memorial Hospital, FL

Andrew Gold, UPenn, PA

Robert St Jules, Mount Sinai, NY

Akila Rajakumar, MD, Rela Hospital, India

Ryan Wang, Mount Sinai, NY

Jeron Zerillo, MD Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY

János Fazakas, PhD Semmelweis University, Budapest

What the workshop offers?

This workshop represents a unique opportunity for anaesthesiologists to gain advanced skills and knowledge in liver transplant anaesthesia through immersive simulation and focused TEE training. By attending this workshop, participants will be better equipped to manage the complexities of liver transplant procedures, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

By attending this workshop, participants will be better equipped to manage the complexities of liver transplant procedures, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

Registration is now open