Reliable vascular access remains the cornerstone of hemodialysis, yet each patient’s journey through chronic kidney disease is unique. Join our webinar in partnership with Sage Journals to know more!
The 2019 Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) vascular access guidelines update introduced a patient‑focused strategy that tailors vascular access choices to individual circumstances and personal goals.
As AV graft utilization continues to play a key role in patient-centered access strategies, there is increasing emphasis on how surgical techniques at the time of creation and post-implant maintenance strategies directly influence graft longevity and patient outcomes.
This webinar will bring together leading global experts to discuss AV graft surgical techniques and long‑term graft care for better clinical outcomes. Moderated by Dr John Ross, the webinar will also include a live Q&A session, providing an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. Some key takeaways include:
- Vascular access strategies are shifting toward individualized, patient‑focused care.
- AV grafts remain essential—and their success depends on surgical technique and ongoing access maintenance.
- The quality of grafts is a relevant factor in long-term access survival.
- An expert consensus review of best practices in graft creation and long‑term care may improve clinicians’ education and graft outcomes.
Event details
Meet the faculty:
Moderator: Dr. John Ross, MD, FACS
Dialysis Access Surgeon
MUSC Health, South Carolina, USA
Speaker: Dr. Charmaine E. Lok, BSc(PT), MD, MSC, FRCP(C)
Medical Director
University Health Network-Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Robert Shahverdyan, MD
Medical Director
University Health Network-Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Speaker: Dr. Matteo Tozzi, MD
Full Professor of Vascular Surgery/ Head of Vascular Surgery Unit
University of Insubria/ASST-Sette Laghi Hospital Varese, Varese, Italy