2010 COURSE

Designed for gynecologic surgeons and oncologists, this intensive hands-on 'how to' course demonstrates multiple techniques of total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced laparoscopic and oncological procedures using slides, videos, and suture challenges on pelvic trainers and in an optional cadaver lab.

6TH ANNUAL SURGICAL MASTERS’ COURSE
FOR TOTAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY AND
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC AND ONCOLOGICAL PROCEDURES

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. Ethical issues of incorporating new skills into practice

ACCME ACCREDITATION

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

AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT™ AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS and GYNECOLOGIST COGNATE CREDIT

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA category 1 credits™ or up to a maximum of 24 category 1 ACOG cognate credits. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credit is provided through joint sponsorship with The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.