16th HKL Vascular Conference 2026
Scientific Programme
Theme: Redefining Standards in Vascular Surgery
🏥 Organised by the Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Kuala LumpurMMA CPD PendingFull Programme — 1–4 September 2026
Pre-Congress Workshops
1 Sep 2026
1 Sep 2026
Day 1 — Main Congress
2 Sep 2026
2 Sep 2026
Day 2 — Main Congress
3 Sep 2026
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
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