With our unique style and passion, we will bring you conference to new levels. With 13 years of conferencing experience, we have fine-tuned our processes to make your event run smooth. Cost effective, green events to satisfy our clients and keep our environment safe, we also give back to the community. From expertly organised conferencing to exquisite social events and gala dinners, speaker engagements, sponsors and delegate interaction – we will put a smile on everyone’s faces. We also do society management and can supply in all your entertainment requirements.
Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist at Private Practice
Dr Lizanné Barry-Heyns
Qualified Sedationist at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
Dr Abri Bezuidenhout
Specialist Bariatric & Upper GI Surgeon at Zuid Afrikaans Hospital, Pretoria
Dr Greg Boustead
Specialist Urologist & Robotic Surgeon at Life St. George's Hospital, Gqeberha
Mr Graeme Codrington
CEO of TomorrowToday Global
Dr Ebrahim Dalwai
General & Colorectal Surgeon at Dr Matley & Partners
Dr Bhekifa Dube
Head Clinical Unit: Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. at Livingstone Hospital Nelson Mandela Bay
Mr JP Ellis
Head of Legal & Claims at EthiQal
Dr Chetna Govind
Microbiologist at Lancet Laboratories
Dr Vuyo Gqola
Chief Healthcare Officer (CHO) at GEMS
Prof Roseanne Harris
Health Policy Actuary at Discovery Health
Dr Michael Heyns
GENERAL SURGEON at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
Mr Altus Janse van Rensburg
Consultant at MacRobert Attorneys
Dr Morwesi Mahlangu
Senior Manager: Medical Advisory Services at GEMS
Dr Philip Matley
Vascular Surgeon & Chairman at Surgicom
Dr Noluthando Nematswerani
Chief Clinical Officer at Discovery Health
Prof Amjad Parvaiz
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
Dr Karisha Quarrie
Head: Clinical Directorate, Life Healthcare of Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd
Dr André Reddy
General Surgeon & Vice Chairman at Surgicom
Dr Shalin Singh
Paediatric Surgeon at Surgicom
Mr Darren Sweidan
Head of the Health Professional Unit at Discovery
Dr Sue Tager
CEO of Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre
Mr André van Niekerk
Chief Financial Officer at Xpedient Medical
Dr Renier van Zyl
National Clinical Support Manager at Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd
Agenda
August 23, 2024
August 24, 2024
August 25, 2024
August 23, 2024
Main Schedule
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Surgicom Board Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Surgicom Board Meeting
Tides (Conference Level 2)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LEISURE TIME
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Surgicom Board Dinner
August 24, 2024
Main Schedule
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
10:00 AM - 12:40 PM
SESSION 1
SESSION Chairs: Dr Philip Matley & Dr André Reddy
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome Dr Philip Matley (Vascular Surgeon & Chairman, Surgicom)
10:10 - 10:40 What Happens When the NHI Bill Becomes Law? What Are the Implications for Private Practice in South Africa? Dr Roseanne Harris (Health Policy Actuary, Discovery Health)
10:40 - 11:10 How Can We Train & Mentor Surgeons in the Private Sector and Can the Donald Gordon Model be Scaled Nationally to Provie a Solution? Dr Sue Tager (CEO, Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre)
11:10 - 11:40 Variations in Clinical Practice Dr Vuyo Gqola (Chief Healthcare Officer, GEMS)
THE GREAT DEBATE: AAnti-Obesity Drugs Will Render Restrictive Bariatric Procedures Obsolete
For the Motion: Dr Aslam Amod (Endocrinologist, Durban) Against the Motion: Dr Abri Bezuidenhout (Specialist Bariatric & Upper GI Surgeon, Pretoria)
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
LUNCH
Exhibition, Conference Hall 3 & Foyer
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
SESSION 2
SESSION Chairs: Dr Thinus Smit & Prof José Ramos
13:30 - 14:30 Thinking Like a Futurist: What the Future Holds and How to Hold On Mr Graeme Codrington (CEO, TomorrowToday Global)
14:30 - 15:00 SURGICOM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 Surgicom Board
15:00 - 15:40 Now that HPCSA Ethical Rules Have Changed Will Private Hospitals Be Employing Their Own Surgeons Dr Karisha Quarrie (Head: Clinical Directorate, Life Healthcare)
15:40 - 16:00 Alternative Reimbursement in General Surgery: How South Africa is Tracking Compared to Global Trends Darren Sweidan (Head: Health Professional Unit, Discovery Health)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Refreshment Break
Exhibition, Conference Hall 3 & Foyer
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
SESSION 3
SESSION Chairs: Prof Sats Pillay & Dr Tlhelani Lowan
16:30– 17:00 Medico-Legal: What Surgeons Need to Know Regarding Changes to HPCSA Guidelines on Informed Consent and Potential Liability for Recognised Complications Mr Altus van Rensburg (Consultant, MacRobert Attorneys)
SESSION Chairs: Dr Nadine Harran & Dr Peter Taylor
08:00 – 08:30 The Future of Robotics Prof Amjad Parvaiz (Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (Poole, UK), Medhold / Da Vinci Robotics)
08:30 – 08:45 Current Use of Robotic Colorectal Surgery in South Africa Dr Ebrahim Dalwai (Colorectal Surgeon, Cape Town)
08:45 – 09:00 How Did the Urologists Secure Funding for Robotic Prostatectomy? Dr Greg Boustead (Consultant Urological & Robotic Surgeon & Trainer in Robotic Surgery)
09:00 – 09:15 My Journey with Funding Robotic Surgery Dr Lizanné Barry-Heyns & Dr Michael Heyns (Qualified Sedationist & General Surgeon, Netcare Pretoria East Hospital, Pretoria)
09:15 – 09:25 Private Hospital Perspective Dr Renier van Zyl (National Clinical Support Manager, Life Healthcare)
09:25 – 09:35 Dr Morwesi Mahlangu (Senior Manager: Medical Advisory Services, GEMS)
10:00 – 10:30 Ergonomics in Surgery Dr Shalin Singh (Paediatric Surgeon & Director, Surgicom)
10:30 – 11:00 The New Game Changer for Gram positive Infections- Tedizolid Dr Chetna Govind (Microbiologist)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Refreshment Break
Exhibition, Conference Hall 3 & Foyer
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
SESSION 5
SESSION Chairs: Dr Mbulelo Renene & Dr Mike Klipin
11:30 – 12:00 Use of Locums & Assistants in Your Practice Mr André van Niekerk12:45 – 13:15 (CFO, Xpedient)
12:00 – 13:15 Best Coding Practice: Maximising Income Whilst Sticking to the Rules Dr André Reddy (General Surgeon & Vice Chair, Surgicom) Dr Bheki Dube (Vascular Surgeon & Director, Surgicom)
13:15 – 13:30 Prize Giving & Closing Dr Philip Matley (Chairman, Surgicom)
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lunch at Leisure & Departure
REGISTER
Surgicom Member
This event is free to confirmed Surgicom members. Cost covered by Surgicom includes: - Full Day Saturday Conferencing - Half Day Sunday Conferencing - Gala Dinner for Delegate plus Spouse/Partner - Saturday Accommodation Single/Sharing (NOTE: Friday accommodation is for own account and can be selected additionally)
This event is free to confirmed member Practice Manager/s & Admin Personnel. Cost covered by Surgicom includes: - Full Day Saturday Conferencing - Half Day Sunday Conferencing - Gala Dinner for Delegate - Saturday Accommodation Single (NOTE: Friday accommodation is for own account and can be selected additionally)