2024 Winter Postgraduate Online Course | December 8, 2024 Annual Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery
The SGS December 2024 Online Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery focuses on the surgical management of a full spectrum of gynecologic problems and approaches, with attention to surgical education, technique, and evidence-based approaches to improve surgeon competence, technical performance, and patient outcomes. This one-day interactive course includes presentations from a faculty of experts with liberal use of videos and panel discussions and allows one-on-one coaching opportunities. Didactic presentations address vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, pelvic anatomy, pelvic masses, surgical complications, and pelvic support procedures.
Preliminary Program
All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
10:00AM - 10:10AM |
Welcome & Opening Remarks Lauren Siff, MD |
10:10AM - 11:40AM |
Session 1: Pushing the Envelope with Total Vaginal Hysterectomy Moderator: Lauren Siff, MD Panelists: Kris Strobehn, MD; Star Hampton, MD; Emily Weber LeBrun, MD
- Retroperitoneal anatomy
- Ant/post entry
- Scarred bladder flap
- Cervical fibroids
- Vaginal cuff closure/ apical support
- Tissue extraction
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11:45AM - 12:30PM |
BREAK/INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS
Six 1:1 online sessions will be available as an additional add-on to the course, taught by certified SGS coaches. Learners will submit videos in advance.
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12:35PM - 2:05PM |
Session 2: Pushing the Envelope with Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Moderator: Cara King, MD Panelists: Nicole Donnellan, MD; Jim Robinson, MD; & Megan Wasson, DO
- Practice safe laparoscopic entry techniques
- Enter the retroperitoneum and develop the paravesical and pararectal spaces
- Demonstrate techniques to isolate the ureters, uterine artery and branches of the internal iliac artery
- Identify pertinent structures in the presacral and retropubic spaces
- Utilize various laparoscopic energy devices and understand strengths and limitations of each device for pelvic surgery.
- Apply techniques to optimize contained tissue morcellation.
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2:10PM - 2:55PM |
BREAK/INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS |
3:00PM - 4:30PM |
Session 3: Difficult Cases Moderator: Jo Hill, MD Panelists: Javier Magrina, MD; Peter Rosenblatt, MD; Rosanne Kho, MD
- Surgical (applied) anatomy
- Planning and decision making
- Avoiding and managing complications
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4:35PM - 4:45PM |
Course Wrap Up Discussion, Survey Dissemination
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Fees & Registration
Member: $399 Non-Member: $449 Coaching Session* (Add on): $199 *A total of 12 coaching sessions will be provided on a first come first served basis.
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Continuing Education (CE) Language
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2024 Winter Post Graduate Course December 8, 2024 Online
Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS). Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.
Professions in scope for this activity are listed below.
Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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