OCTOBER 2010 COURSE

SURGICAL MASTERS COURSE IN TOTAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY

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. Our goal is to teach TLH efficiently and effectively by using one proven energy source; operating through the smallest incisions, with the most universally available tools, and by advancing skills using three proven learning techniques: video, haptic and didactic.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, surgeons will:

  1. Be prepared to perform total laparoscopic hysterectomy:
    exposed to four techniques
  2. Be prepared to perform advanced laparoscopic procedures: enterocele repair, uterosacral ligament plication, ureterolysis and bowel resection for endometriosis, cystoscopy, appendectomy
  3. Be prepared to perform laparoscopic surgery for the very obese, the very large mass, and the very large uterus
  4. Be able to estimate and manage anesthetic implications of steep trendelenberg and pneumoperitoneum
  5. Be able to detect, avoid and manage intestinal and urological injury
  6. Be able to integrate ethical issues of incorporating new skills into practice
  7. Be prepared to perform laparoscopic radical hysterectomy, transperitoneal pelvic and retroperitoneal aortic node dissections, omentectomy, and staging of malignancies (Oncologists)

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


ACCME Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Laparoscopic Institute for Gynecologic Oncology.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

College Cognate Credit(s)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.


EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

This course is supported in part by educational grants in accordance with the ACCME guidelines for commercial support.