ABOUT THE 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.

"It's been two years, and it is still the best course I have ever attended."
            – 2007 Course Attendee

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
ACCME ACCREDITATION
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, surgeons will have better understanding of the following as they apply to patient care:
• Total laparoscopic hysterectomy: four techniques
• Advanced laparoscopic procedures: enterocele repair, uterosacral ligament   plication, ureterolysis and bowel resection for endometriosis, cystoscopy,   appendectomy
• Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy, transperitoneal pelvic and   retroperitoneal aortic node dissections, omentectomy, and staging of   malignancies
• Laparoscopic surgery for the very obese, the very large mass, and the very   large uterus
• Anesthetic implications of steep trendelenberg and pneumoperitoneum
• Avoidance and management of intestinal and urological injury
• Use of TOT, TVT and meshes for incontinence or prolapse
• 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 20 category 1 ACOG cognate credits. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES
LigaSure Advance; Gynecare Morcellex,TVT-Secur; Coloplast TOT/TVT/meshes; Stryker laparoscopic equipment; Lexion Insuflow; LSI Solutions Sew-Right SR*5; Baxter Tisseel, Adept, Floseal; and introducing
Novare RealHand™ High Dexterity Instruments. RealHand instruments are the first fully articulating system available for hand held laparoscopic
instruments.The articulation feature is designed to completely mirror the surgeon’s hand direction and movement with the added benefit of tactile
feedback. RealHand™ technology is integrated into a series of laparoscopic instruments such as graspers, needle drivers and scissors, which will be featured during the laboratory segment of this surgical course.