Dr. Udo Barth and Prof. Peter R. Mertens invite to dialysis symposium at Magdeburg University Medical Center; Interdisciplinary conference on dialysis access.
Medical Faculty/University Hospital Magdeburg - Vascular Surgery and Nephrology Symposium at Magdeburg University Medical Center
Vascular Surgery and Nephrology Symposium at Magdeburg University Medical Center
Topic: “All About Dialysis Access”
Dr. Udo Barth, Head of the Division of Vascular Surgery at the Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery , and Prof. Peter R. Mertens, Director of the Department of Nephrology, Hypertension, Diabetology, and Endocrinology at Magdeburg University Hospital , cordially invite you to a joint event. This event is part of the regular continuing education programs offered by both clinics.
Date: September 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Lecture Hall, Magdeburg University Medical Center Campus , Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
Symposium Topic: “All About Dialysis Access”
The event is aimed at physicians, nursing professionals, and all medical specialties involved in the care of dialysis patients , and also offers an opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange and discussion of current scientific findings .
The symposium focuses on the interdisciplinary care of patients with end-stage renal failure . Under the overarching theme “All About Dialysis Access,” experts will examine the central intersection between vascular surgery and nephrology. The symposium provides a comprehensive overview of current developments, clinical challenges, and modern diagnostic and therapeutic care concepts —from the creation and maintenance of dialysis access to the management of complex complications.
Early planning and the optimal creation of a dialysis access site are crucial for successful hemodialysis. This requires individualized counseling, a careful assessment of vascular conditions, and close interdisciplinary collaboration.
In cases of complications such as shunt occlusions, thrombosis, or bleeding, close collaboration between vascular surgery and nephrology is essential for finding effective solutions. This professional exchange serves to further develop treatment strategies and sustainably improve care for dialysis patients at Magdeburg University Hospital.
Welcome and introduction to the interdisciplinary significance of dialysis access
Preparation and planning for shunt placement
Complications of dialysis shunts and current treatment options
Diagnosis and therapy for high-volume shunts
Requirements for safe and successful shunt puncture
Summary and joint concluding discussion
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