Ibero-American Association of Pediatric Surgery

Pectus Up, the innovative surgical technique for Pectus Excavatum, will be presented at the 10th Congress of the Ibero-American Association of Pediatric Surgery, to be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador from 25-27 July.

This prestigious event is an opportunity to discuss the latest advances in pediatric surgery, share knowledge and network with professionals from around the world. You will be able to find the latest innovations in Pectus Up New Generation at the Bemartcorp stand (number 8), distributor of Ventura Medical Technologies and highly specialized in Medical Equipment and Implants from Ecuador.  

Detailed information on how Pectus Up can solve the thoracic deformity of Pectus Excavatum will be provided as well as live demonstration of the innovative technique, led by Dr. Luis Enrique Zea Salazar and Dr. Patricio Herrera. 

The Pectus Up demonstrations are designed to provide hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of the technique. Do not miss this opportunity to see Pectus Up in action and learn how it can benefit your Pectus Excavatum surgeries. 

The 10th Congress is not just an exhibition, it is an opportunity to interact with some of the most respected professionals in the field of thoracic chest wall surgery. We are particularly pleased that Dr. Patricio Herrera from Chile, a leading figure in the field, will be sharing his expertise and insights. 

Herrera is an internationally recognized pediatric surgeon with over 20 years experience in the treatment of pectus excavatum in children also in adults. He was trained in Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and in the Hospital Sick Children de Toronto, Ontario. Canada.  

Now, is working at the Clínica Alemana de Santiago and, as Deputy Chief of General Surgery, Thoracic Coordinator at the Hospital de Niños Dr. Exequiel González Cortés  

He is involved in a training program in pediatric thoracic surgery, also in adult thoracic surgery, in different hospitals in Chile. Even in other Latin American countries such as Perú, Costa Rica, among others, especially in Pectus Excavatum, with the innovative Pectus Up technique. He also teaches pediatric surgery at the University of Chile, in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs.  

On the other hand and very relevant, has been the invaluable participation of Dr. Luís E. Zea in the planning of the live activities, that without him it would not have been possible. 

 Zea is a doctor of medicine and surgery, specialized in Pediatric Surgery, trained in Ecuador and in West Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, at the Pediatric Clinic of the Rudolf Virchow Hospital. Among his main areas of experience we highlight the minimally invasive correction of Pectus excavatum and other chest deformities, as well as laparoscopic surgery. 

The prestigious surgeon who was President of the Ecuadorian Society of Pediatric Surgery between 2008 – 2010. He is a staff pediatric surgeon in the Pediatric Surgery Services of the Francisco de Ycaza Bustamante Hospital, Hospital Clinica Kennedy Alborada, Ciudadela la Alborada, Guayaquil – Ecuador and the Surgery Service of the Omnihospital. 

He is also a postgraduate Professor of Pediatric Surgery at the Catholic University of Guayaquil at the Francisco de Ycaza Bustamante Hospital; Editor of “Pediatric Surgery Ecuador”, specialist in Health Services Management and master in Hospital Management.  

We look forward to seeing you at the 10th Congress of the Ibero-American Association of Pediatric Surgery. See you there! 

manager@bmartcorp.com  

Share

Published On: 9 July 2024