SGS Annual Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery
December 4-7, 2019
Program Schedule*
La Jolla, California

Deliberate practice; cuff closure, Myomectomy
Malcolm Mackenzie, MD
Using the real tissue model

Session 2 - Optimizing Use of Innovation and Technology in Robotics and Laparoscopic Surgery
Moderator: Cara King, DO

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for the Large Uterus:  Techniques and Considerations for Safe Tissue Extraction 
Matthew Siedhoff, MD

Laparoscopic Myomectomy- Strategic Approach for Peritoneal Entry, Trocar Placement, Incision and Suturing
Cara King, DO

Keys to Safe and Efficient Robotic Hysterectomy: Make the Robot Work for You
Wesley Hilger, MD

Questions & Answers

Lunch on Own / Visit Exhibits / Non-CME Luncheon (potential)

Session 3 - Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) and Endometriosis
Moderator: Rosanne Kho, MD

Clinical Algorithm for the Management and Treatment of CPP Patients and Endometriosis: What's new in our Understanding?
Rosanne Kho, MD

Surgical Indications in the Management of CPP Patients and Endometriosis: When is Hysterectomy Necessary?
Sawsan As-Sanie, MD

Anatomic Considerations and Strategies for the Excision of Endometriosis (including ovarian remnant syndrome)
Javier Magrina, MD

Questions & Answers

Afternoon Break / Visit Exhibits

Session 4 - When Things Get Rough / Learning from our Mentors
Moderator: Wesley Hilger, MD

Complex Abdominal Surgery
John B. Gebhart, MD

Complications in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries: Prevention and Management
Javier Magrina, MD

Pearls for Safe and Efficient Operative Hysteroscopy 
Cara King, DO

Learning from and Mingling with our Mentors Session
Moderators: Wesley Hilger, MD and Cara King, MD
Faculty Panel: Javier Magrina, MD, Marlene Corton, MD, Peter Rosenblatt, MD, Andrew Walter, MD

Determining the Route of Hysterectomy for the Patient with Relative Contraindications of the Vaginal Approach
Rosanne Kho, MD

Expert Panel Discussion: Advancing Surgical Education for the Future Generation

• Development of a Surgical Curriculum (Cara King, DO)
• Role of Simulation for Training (Malcolm Mackenzie, MD)
• Strategies for the Low-Volume Surgeon (Andrew Walter, MD)
• SGS Initiative on Surgical Coaching (Peter Rosenblatt, MD)

Questions & Answers

Morning Break / Visit Exhibits

Session 6 - Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence
Moderator: Andrew Walter, MD

Sawsan As-Sanie, MD                     Peter Rosenblatt, MD
Marlene Corton, MD                       Matthew Siedhoff, MD
Wesley Hilger, MD                          Mallory Stuparich, MD
Rosanne Kho, MD                          Megan Wasson, DO
Cara King, DO                                Kelly Wright, MD