Saturday, 15 November 2025 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Workshop Description: A focused clinical workshop that introduces participants to the science, indications, and technical practice of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE). The session integrates theoretical understanding with hands-on exposure to both centrifugal and membrane-based plasma exchange systems, emphasizing indications, safety, and clinical decision-making in critically ill and transplant patients.
Workshop Faculty Moderators:

Yasser Abdelhamid

Rasha Darweesh

Speakers / Facilitators:

Abdelrahman Marzouk (Lecturer of Internal Medicine & Nephrology, Cairo University)

Wessam Mostafa Hussein (Assistant Lecturer of Internal Medicine & Nephrology, Cairo University)

Time Topic / Activity
02:00 PM

02:10 PM

Introduction

Dr. Wessam Mostafa Hussein

02:10 PM

02:30 PM

Modalities and Technical Issues in TPE

Dr. Abdelrahman Marzouk

02:30 PM

02:50 PM

Special Considerations and Clinical Indications in Critically Ill Patients

Dr. Wessam Mostafa Hussein

02:50 PM

03:10 PM

Complications and Preventive Strategies

Dr. Wessam Mostafa Hussein

03:10 PM

03:30 PM

Case Discussion: “To Do or Not To Do”

Dr. Abdelrahman Marzouk

03:30 PM

04:00 PM

Hands-On Training with TPE Equipment

Dr. Abdelrahman Marzouk & Dr. Wessam Mostafa Hussein