2009 COURSE

Designed for gynecologic surgeons and oncologists, this intensive 'how to' course will demonstrate four techniques of total laparoscopic hysterectomy and many advanced laparoscopic and vaginal support procedures using slides, videos, pelvic trainers and an optional cadaver lab.

 

2008 Conference
Attendees comments:

This is what every course should strive to be...an excellent mix of hands-on simulated cadaveric experience, didactics and audio-visual presentation of technique.

Faculty was uniformly superior to any other course in knowledge, presentation, syllabus and insight ... what a joy it was to attend! I would recommend this course to anyone who operates with me.

Faculty was very approachable and available.

Didactics were awesome!

Best course I have ever been to.

Love the videos and practical tips.

Would highly recommend this course for anyone doing laparoscopic procedures.

Fantastic course.  I have been waiting two years to come.  I was not disappointed.  Likely the best course I have ever attended.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, surgeons will have better understanding of the following as they apply to patient care:

  1. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy: four techniques
  2. Advanced laparoscopic procedures: enterocele repair, uterosacral ligament plication, ureterolysis and bowel resection for endometriosis, cystoscopy, appendectomy
  3. Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy, transperitoneal pelvic and retroperitoneal aortic node dissections, omentectomy, and staging of malignancies
  4. Laparoscopic surgery for the very obese, the very large mass, and the very large uterus
  5. Anesthetic implications of steep trendelenberg and pneumoperitoneum
  6. Avoidance and management of intestinal and urological injury
  7. Use of TOT, TVT and meshes for incontinence or prolapse
  8. Ethical issues of incorporating new skills into practice

ACCME ACCREDITATION

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT™ AND ACOG COGNATE CREDIT


The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA category 1 credits™ or up to a maximum of 26 category 1 ACOG cognate credits. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

This course is supported in part by educational grants from Covidien, Stryker Endoscopy, Snowden-Pencer, Baxter and Lexion Medical in accordance with the ACCME guidelines for commercial support.