Speech-Language Pathology: Laryngectomy Masterclass

Speech-Language Pathology: Laryngectomy Rehabilitation Masterclass

Available for a limited time only.

This NEW virtual Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Laryngectomy Rehabilitation Masterclass from Atos Medical is an advanced, full-day educational event that brings together leading international experts to explore the latest surgical innovations, clinical research, and multidisciplinary strategies in laryngectomy care.

Designed for SLPs, this Masterclass explores the evolving landscape of voice, swallowing, pulmonary, and olfactory rehabilitation. Through a dynamic blend of expert lectures, clinical case insights, and interactive Q&A sessions, participants will gain knowledge of evidence-based management strategies and interventions grounded in real-world experience to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Learning objectives:  

By the end of this SLP Masterclass participants will be able to:

• Describe current surgical techniques and refinements that improve voice and swallowing outcomes post-laryngectomy
• Identify best practices in post-operative nursing care and innovations that enhance post-operative recovery
• Explain the physiology and clinical research supporting pulmonary rehabilitation
• Outline effective strategies for managing adverse events associated with voice prostheses (VPs) and the tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP)
• Detail evidence-based methods and practical solutions for maximizing TEP voice rehabilitation outcomes
• Understand the role of olfactory rehabilitation in enhancing patient quality of life.
• Recognize the importance of maintaining healthy peristomal skin and understand how to prevent Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injuries (MARSI)
• Summarize how to effectively assess and manage the post-laryngectomy swallow using videofluoroscopy
• Highlight optimized care pathways tailored to the needs of individuals with laryngectomy

Agenda:

Welcome and introduction

Surgical techniques and refinements to optimize voice and swallowing outcomes
Prof Dr Michiel van den Brekel, MD, PhD; Netherlands Cancer Institute

Elevating post-operative nursing care: best practices and innovations
Samina Kea-Kiyani, RN; Netherlands Cancer Institute

Pulmonary rehabilitation: physiology and clinical research
Prof Elizabeth Ward, PhD, SLP; Queensland Health; The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Navigating the challenges: real life insights on voice prosthesis management and adverse events
Dr Claudio Parrilla, MD, PhD; Gemelli Hospital, Rome, Italy

Mastering tracheoesophageal voice rehabilitation: strategies for achieving optimal tracheoesophageal voice
Ylenia Longobardi, MSc, SLP; Gemelli Hospital, Rome, Italy

Enhancing quality of life through olfactory rehabilitation
Ylenia Longobardi, MSc, SLP; Gemelli Hospital, Rome, Italy

Understanding MARSI: the importance of healthy peristomal skin a foundation for successful voice and pulmonary rehabilitation
Corina van As Brooks PhD, SLP, MBA; Consultant Atos Medical

From Assessment to Action: Dysphagia After Total Laryngectomy
Barbara Ebersole, MA, CCC-SLP, PhD Candidate; The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center; University of Texas School of Public Health, Epidemiology, Texas, USA

Optimizing care pathways for individuals with laryngectomy (IWL)
Laurie Wennerholm, MA; CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT, PhD candidate; New York University Langone Health, USA

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Expert panel:

Prof. Dr. Michiel van den Brekel, MD, PhD; Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Samina Kea-Kiyani, RN; Registered Oncology Nurse specializing in Head and Neck Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Prof. Elizabeth Ward, PhD, SLP; Director of the Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health; Professor in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland; Queensland, Australia

Dr. Claudio Parrilla, MD, PhD; Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Gemelli Hospital, Rome, Italy

Dr. Ylenia Longobardi, MSc, SLP; Speech and Language Therapist Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Gemelli Hospital, Rome, Italy

Corina van As Brooks, PhD, SLP, MBA; Speech-Language Pathologist; Consultant Atos Medical

Barbara Ebersole, MA, CCC-SLP, PhD Candidate; Associate Director, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Head and Neck Service Line, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center; University of Texas School of Public Health, Epidemiology, Texas, USA

Laurie Wennerholm, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT, PhD Candidate; Speech-Language Pathologist with a focus on dysphagia and HN cancer care; Clinical Specialist at NYU Langone Health, New York, USA

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