In collaboration with the Kurdistan Higher Council for Medical Specialties · Organized by Dilyaza Company, Events Planning and Conference Management
A message from the Honorary President and President of the Conference
Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Distinguished Guests,
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my great honor and privilege to welcome you to the 1st International Conference of Iraqi Kurdistan Pediatric Surgeons Association (IKPSA), that will be held on 3-4th September, at Divan Hotel, Erbil-Kurdistan, Iraq.
We are truly delighted to gather, sharing our collective knowledge and expertise in the field of pediatric surgery. This event provides us with an exceptional platform to engage in meaningful discussions, explore innovative surgical techniques, and strengthen our commitment to advancing healthcare for children.
As we convene the conference, we are reminded of the importance of collaboration, not only in the advancement of medical practices but also in fostering a community of care that transcends borders. The work we do in pediatric surgery is vital to improving the lives of children and their families, and each contribution you make, no matter how small, plays an integral role in this mission.
This conference brings together professionals from across the region and beyond, representing a diverse spectrum of expertise and experience. We look forward to the insightful presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities that will no doubt enrich our practices and inspire future innovations in pediatric surgery.
Thank you for your dedication to the field and continuous support. We are confident that this gathering will inspire new ideas, collaborations, and friendships that will continue to shape the future of pediatric surgery in Kurdistan, Iraq and around the world.
The conference is welcoming you with the genuine hospitality of Erbil city, with its outstanding ancient historical castle, hosting many cultures, religions, languages, and mankind diversities, all living together in peace and harmony, with opening doors policy and warm welcome for everyone.
The social program of the conference offers you a great chance to meet friends and colleagues locally and internationally.
Wishing you all a productive and fulfilling conference experience.
Sincere regards,
Two days of scientific sessions across six specialties
Conference Day One
| 9:00–9:15 | Bridging the Gap: Transition of Care, from Pediatric Surgery to Adult Surgical Care Qadir M. Salih |
| 9:15–9:30 | Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Repair - My Personal 20 Years Experience Dariusz Patkowski Live Zoom |
| 9:30–9:45 | From Evidence to Excellence: 12 Years of Experience in Esophageal Atresia Repair, Translating Risk Factor Analysis into Improved Anastomotic Outcomes Ali Egab |
| 9:45–10:00 | Laparoscopic Cystic Lung Diseases Ali Falah Al-Lami |
| 10:00–10:15 | Panel Discussion |
| 11:30–11:45 | Probiotics in Pediatric Surgical Pathologies Amine Ksia Live Zoom |
| 11:45–12:00 | Clinical Dilemma in Managing a Child with Portal Hypertension Dler Abdulkhaliq Chalabi |
| 12:00–12:15 | Rare and Uncommon Pediatric Surgical Disorders: Diagnosis, Surgical Management, and Recent Advances Aws Amjad Alhamadany |
| 12:15–12:30 | Is the Umbilicus the Universal Key? An Analysis of the Circum-umbilical Fold Incision in Diverse Neonatal Surgical Conditions Muataz Abduljawad Alani |
| 12:30–12:45 | Appendiceal Colic as Real Cause of Recurrent Abdominal Pain of Unknown Origin Nawfal Alkhayyat |
| 12:45–13:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 14:00–14:15 | Updates on Fever in Children Dr. Mohammed Hasan Saeed |
| 14:15–14:30 | Optimizing The Wound Microenvironment: A Next-Generation Solution Kani Jefr Sponsored Mouataz Shakir Hassan |
| 14:30–14:45 | Upfront Radical Nephrectomy in Children with Wilms Tumors. Do Tumor Size & Laterality Matter? Moaied A. Hassan |
| 14:45–15:00 | Congenital Hyperinsulinism (Nesidioblastosis): Concise Overview Kawthar Fakhri Al-Bayati |
| 15:00–15:15 | Beyond Calories: The New Era of Precision Parenteral Nutrition in Pediatrics Media Khalid Abdullah |
| 15:15–15:30 | Panel Discussion |
| 16:00–16:15 | The Truth Between the Sutures in Pediatric Surgery: Three Decades of Evolving Experience, Evidence, And Ethics Mohammed Joudi Aboud |
| 16:15–16:30 | Global Awareness and Clinical Practices of Pediatric Surgeons Regarding the Psychosocial Assessment of Children Ali F. Al-Mayoof |
| 16:30–16:35 | The Use of Dual Mesh to Prevent Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in the Management of Ventral Hernias Created at the Neonatal Life Mohammed H. Aldabbagh |
| 16:35–16:40 | Modified Three-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy with Extracorporeal Ligation in Children: A Prospective Study Of 113 Patients Arkan Hadi Al-Luhaibi |
| 16:40–16:45 | Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Pediatric Age Group: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study Rifaat Hassan Ali, Hawkar A. Khayyat |
| 16:45–16:50 | Non-Operative Management of Acute Appendicitis Among Children Hunar Jamal Hussein |
| 16:50–16:55 | Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in an Adolescent: A Case Report Study Rami Imad Ayyal |
| 16:55–17:00 | Common Bile Duct Perforation, Bile Cyst Formation and Liver Cirrhosis in Infancy Due To Rare Common Bile Duct Anomaly, Case Report Abdulrahman Omar Taha |
| 17:00–17:15 | Panel Discussion |
Conference Day Two
| 9:00–9:12 | Disorders of Sex Differentiation, Surgical Perspectives Bassam Khalid Alhajjar |
| 9:12–9:24 | Disorders of Sex Development: Medical, Surgical or Multidisciplinary Azad A. Haleem |
| 9:24–9:36 | Genetic Diagnostic Challenges in Pediatric Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) Rozhgar A. Khailany |
| 9:36–9:48 | Plueral Effusion and Empyema in Children; When to Drain? Kawes Zangana |
| 9:48–9:53 | Vaginal Pullthrough without TUM during Feminizing Genitoplasty in Female Patients with CAH Sara Zuheir Al-Rubaye |
| 9:53–10:00 | The Hidden Identity of a Phenotypic Female (Case Presentation) Lana Ahmed Mohammed |
| 10:00–10:05 | Surgical Aspect of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Rapareen Teaching Hospital Jihan Ismail Mustafa, Hawkar Khayyat |
| 10:05–10:10 | Excision Versus Transfixation-Ligation in Pediatric Herniotomy Hiwa Omer Ahmed |
| 10:10–10:15 | Cervicovaginal Atresia (Sigmoid Interposition) Mahmood Mosa Al Ma'mari |
| 10:15–10:30 | Panel Discussion |
| 11:00–11:05 | Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Appendectomy with Open Appendectomy in Central Child Teaching Hospital Aymen Hameed Rashid |
| 11:05–11:10 | The Diagnostic Challenge of Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Infant Presenting with Abdominal Distension Ayad A. Mohammed |
| 11:10–11:15 | The Association of Urethral Plate Width and Age with Early Outcomes of Distal Hypospadias Repair Mohammed Nawfal Al-Tai, Bassam Kh. Al.Abassi |
| 11:15–11:20 | Ventral Versus Dorsal Dartos Flap In Distal Shaft Hypospadias Mohammed Kamal Mamondy, Hawkar Khayyat |
| 11:20–11:25 | Outcome Of Primary Endoscopic Fulguration in The Management of Posterior Urethral Valve in Erbil Pediatric Surgery Training Center Karam Nihal Hanna, Hawkar A. Khayyat |
| 11:25–11:30 | Outcome of Endoscopic Treatment of Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children at Heevi Pediatric Teaching Hospital in Duhok Binar Fahim Abdullah, Mohammed H. AlDabbagh |
| 11:30–11:35 | Management of Foreign Body Inhalation in Children: Experience from a Pediatric Surgery Center Marwah Salim Mahmood |
| 11:35–11:40 | Mortality and Morbidity Among Patients with Neonatal Bowel Obstruction Wissam Hussein Hashim Al Saygh |
| 11:40–11:45 | Risk Stratification and Outcome-Driven Management of Pediatric Nocturnal Enuresis: A Cohort Study of 308 Children Wissam Saleh Hakim |
| 11:45–11:50 | Laparoscopic-Assisted Versus Complete Transanal Pull-Through Using Swenson Technique in Treatment of Hirschsprung’s Disease Farah Salim Bachay |
| 11:50–11:55 | Amyand Hernia with Perforated Appendix Simulating as Testicular Torsion in a Neonate: A Case Report Obay Abdulaziz Edan |
| 11:55–12:00 | Incidence Of Left Indirect Inguinal Hernia in The Pediatric Age Group in Najaf City, Iraq Zinah Kudhair Abbas |
| 12:00–12:05 | Use of Propranolol in The Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma Lavin Jawdat Sabri, Hawkar A. Khayyat |
| 12:05–12:30 | Discussion & Closing Remark |
Basic Laparoscopic Surgery
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