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Programme | 16th HKL Vascular Conference 2026

🏥 Organised by the Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Kuala LumpurMMA CPD PendingFull Programme — 1–4 September 2026

Pre-Congress Workshops
1 Sep 2026

Day 1 — Main Congress
2 Sep 2026

Day 2 — Main Congress
3 Sep 2026

Pre-Congress Workshops

Workshop Day

Date

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Multiple venues — HKL & Renaissance KL

Pre-Conference Workshop on Embolectomy (Doctors)

Simulation and Skills Training Centre (SSTC), Level 7, SCACC, Hospital Kuala Lumpur · In charge: Dr Hisham

07:30 – 17:00

07:30	Registration
08:00	Introduction
08:10	Programme Overview	Faculty
12:00	Lunch
14:20	Hands-on Practical Session: Live Dissection	Faculty
16:30	Post Workshop Discussion
17:00	Tea and End of Workshop

Pre-Conference Workshop on Vascular Ultrasound (Doctors)

SOPD, Level 2, Hospital Kuala Lumpur · In charge: Dr Koh

07:30 – 17:00

07:30	Registration
08:00	Introduction
08:10	Principle of Ultrasound	Faculty
09:00	Ultrasound for Vascular Diseases	Faculty
09:30	Tea Break
10:00	Hands-on Practical Session	Faculty
12:00	Lunch
14:20	Hands-on Practical Session (2)	Faculty
16:30	Post Workshop Discussion
17:00	Tea and End of Workshop

Pre-Conference Workshop on Wound Care

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre · In charge: MA Muhaini / MA Fadhli

07:30 – 17:15

07:30	Registration
08:00	Introduction
08:30	Hands-on Practical Session (1)Wound Assessment · Compression Therapy · NPWT · Non-invasive Vascular Assessment (ABPI/PPI) · Ultrasonic Assisted Wound Debridement · Amputee Rehabilitation	Faculty
10:30	Tea Break
11:00	Hands-on Practical Session (2)	Faculty
12:30	Lunch
14:30	Hands-on Practical Session (3)	Faculty
16:45	Post Workshop Discussion	Faculty
17:15	Tea and End of Workshop

Day 1 — Main Congress

2 September 2026
Main Hall

Venue

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur

Hotel & Convention Centre — Main Hall

Opening

Registration, Welcoming Address & Opening Ceremony

07:30 – 08:30

07:30 – 08:00	Registration
08:00 – 08:30	Welcoming AddressLife as a Vascular Surgeon in Malaysia · Opening Ceremony & Officiation	Dr Putera Mas Pian Datuk Dr Hanif Datuk Sri Dr Mahathar

Session 1

Peripheral Arterial Disease — Redefining Endovascular Strategies

Moderators: Dr Putera · Dr Takuya

08:30 – 10:00

08:30 – 08:45	Modern Management of Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia: Where Are We Now?	Dr Putera
08:45 – 09:00	Drug Devices in PAD: Standard of Care or Selective Use?	Dr Sara
09:00 – 09:15	Complex Endovascular Interventions for Lower Limb	Dr Ng Jun Jie
09:15 – 09:30	CTOs — What Are the Options for Crossing?	Dr Takuya Haraguchi
09:30 – 09:45	Endovascular-First vs Bypass-First: Translating Global Guidelines in Local Practice	Dr Kinagabran
09:45 – 10:00	Panel Discussion

Symposium

Coffee Symposium

10:00 – 10:30

Session 2

Aortic Disease — Evolving Standards in Aortic Repair

Moderators: Datuk Hanif · Dr MichaelLive open aortic case — feasibility TBC

10:30 – 12:45

10:30 – 10:45	EVAR vs Open Repair: Translating ESVS/SVS Guidelines into Local Practice	Dr Saw
10:45 – 11:00	Complex EVAR: Fenestrated and Branched Techniques	Dr Wittawat
11:00 – 11:15	What Should Be the Standard for AAA Screening in Malaysia? (HKL Experience & Audit)	Dr Pradeep
11:15 – 11:30	Managing Endoleaks: Contemporary Strategies	Dr Wei Lin (IR)
11:30 – 11:45	Role of Anaesthetists in Open AAA Repair	Dr Hidayah
11:45 – 12:00	Mycotic Aneurysms: Challenges in Management	Dr Aizat
12:00 – 12:15	AAA Referral Pathway in Malaysia	Dr Shanim
12:15 – 12:45	Panel Discussion

Symposium

Lunch Symposium (Topic & sponsor to be confirmed)

12:45 – 13:30

Session 3

Vascular Access — Optimising Dialysis Access Outcomes

Moderators: Dr Karthi · Prof Jackie

14:00 – 15:00

14:00 – 14:15	Planning the Ideal AVF: Preoperative Mapping and Patient Selection	Prof Jackie Ho
14:15 – 14:30	The Evolving Role of Nephrologists in AVF Management in Malaysia	Dr Suriyati
14:30 – 14:45	Managing AVF Dysfunction: Endovascular Solutions	Prof Keerati
14:45 – 15:00	Percutaneous AVF Thrombectomy: Should It Be the Standard of Care?	Dr Karthi
14:30 – 14:45	Paediatric Dialysis Access	Dr Caroline
14:45 – 15:00	Panel Discussion

Session 4

Venous Disease — Improving Standards in Venous Care

Moderators: Dr Hadi · Dr Hariz

15:00 – 16:00

15:00 – 15:15	Contemporary Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis	Dr Hadi
15:15 – 15:30	Varicose Veins: Defining the Modern Standard — Endovenous vs Surgery	Dr Koh Pei Fern
15:30 – 15:45	Chronic Venous Ulcers: Standardising Care Pathways for Healing	Dr Amy Khor
15:45 – 16:00	Panel Discussion

Symposium

Tea Symposium

16:00 – 16:30

Session 5

Vascular Case Arena: Different Minds, Different Strategies

Panelists: TBC

16:30 – 17:20

16:30 – 16:50	Case Discussion: CLTI	Panel
16:50 – 17:10	Case Discussion: AVF / AAA	Panel
17:10 – 17:20	End of Day 1

Day 2 — Main Congress

3 September 2026

Venue

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur

Main Hall (Hall 1) & Allied Health Hall (Hall 2)

Day 2 Start

Registration

07:30 – 08:00

Session 6 / Allied Health (Parallel)

Thoracic Aorta | Allied Health Programme

Moderators: Dr Wittawat · Dr Boon Prasit

08:00 – 09:15

Hall 1

Thoracic Aorta

08:00 – 08:15	Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury (BTAI)	Dr Ling DY
08:15 – 08:30	Uncomplicated TBAD	Dr Hisham
08:30 – 08:45	Arch Debranching: Does Modern Technology Translate Into Better Outcomes?	Dr Liang Gang Zhu
08:45 – 09:00	Open Surgery in the Endovascular Era: Indications Where It Still Prevails	Mr Paneer
09:00 – 09:15	Panel Discussion

Hall 2

Allied Health Programme

08:00 – 09:15

Allied Health Scientific ProgrammeDetails to be confirmed

Session 7

Vascular Debate & Allied Health (Parallel)

09:15 – 10:00

Hall 1 — Debate

Vascular Debate

09:15 – 09:35	Uncomplicated TBAD — To Intervene or Not to Intervene?	Datuk Ben vs Seoul (Castor) · Mr Putera · Dr Boon Prasit
09:35 – 10:00	Endovascular vs Open Bypass for CLTI: Are We Overtreating with Wires?	Dr Takuya vs Ms Wong

Hall 2

Allied Health

09:15 – 10:00

Allied Health Scientific ProgrammeDetails to be confirmed

Symposium

Coffee Symposium

10:00 – 10:30

Session 8

Evidence and Guidelines — Setting New Standards & Allied Health (Parallel)

Moderators: Mr Azim · Prof Faisal

10:30 – 12:15

Hall 1

Evidence & Guidelines

10:30 – 10:45	Carotid Revascularization — Current Evidence and Controversies	Dr Hafeez
10:45 – 11:00	Guideline-Based Management of Venous Thromboembolism	Dr Firdaus
11:00 – 11:15	Antithrombotic Therapy in Vascular Disease: What Should We Do Today?	Haematologist, HKL
11:15 – 11:30	Central Venous Disease Management	Ms Susan
11:30 – 11:45	Superficial Venous Disease: Are Guidelines Being Followed?	Dr Syazwan
11:45 – 12:00	Occupational Hazards in Vascular Surgery: Beyond Radiation	Dr Soracha
12:00 – 12:15	Panel Discussion

Hall 2

Allied Health

10:30 – 12:15

Allied Health Scientific ProgrammeDetails to be confirmed

Symposium

Industry Sponsored Lunch Symposium (Topic & sponsor to be confirmed)

12:15 – 13:00

Session 9

Young Investigators Award Presentations

8 min presentation + 2 min Q&A · Judges: Dr Syafiq · Dr Kishen

13:30 – 15:00

13:30 – 13:40	Trainee Presentation 1	Trainee 1
13:40 – 13:50	Trainee Presentation 2	Trainee 2
13:50 – 14:00	Trainee Presentation 3	Trainee 3
14:00 – 14:10	Trainee Presentation 4	Trainee 4
14:10 – 14:20	Trainee Presentation 5	Trainee 5
14:20 – 14:30	Trainee Presentation 6	Trainee 6
14:30 – 14:40	Trainee Presentation 7	Trainee 7
14:40 – 14:50	Trainee Presentation 8	Trainee 8

Symposium

Tea Symposium

15:00 – 15:30

Session 10

Rapid Fire Vascular Pearls

Moderators: Dr Weera

15:30 – 16:20

15:30 – 15:40	Crossing Difficult CTO Lesions — Practical Tips	Dr Shaun
15:40 – 15:50	Avoiding Complications in Complex EVAR	Dr Michael
15:50 – 16:00	Approach to Difficult Vascular Access: Tips and Techniques	Dr Fiona Sibagun
16:00 – 16:10	Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Vascular Career	Dr Naresh
15:40 – 15:50	When TEVAR Goes Wrong — My Bailout Strategies	Dr Hariz
15:50 – 16:00	Mechanical Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism: Practical Pearls	TBC (liaising Inari)
16:00 – 16:20	Panel Discussion

Closing

Best Presentation Award & Closing Remarks

16:20 – 16:30