39th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

State-of-the-Art Postgraduate Courses
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the clinician will
be able to: 1) Apply the skills necessary for using robotics to specifi c
gynecologic procedures including operating room set-up and port
placement, correct positioning of camera and instrument arms with
docking alternatives, uterine manipulation and trouble-shooting; 2)
develop a working knowledge of the components of a daVinci® Surgical
System (multi- and single-port) and ViKY® surgical robot; 3) Assess the
surgical techniques and challenges involved with robotic myomectomy,
hysterectomy, pelvic reconstruction and reproductive surgery as well as
radical pelvic surgery; 4) incorporate robotic simulators in gynecologic
training; 5) review pertinent clinical case scenarios and outcomes in
order to avoid and manage complications; 6) identify patients most
likely to benefi t from robot-assisted gynecologic surgery; and 7) Apply
the appropriate algorithm for getting a robotics program started.
8:00 Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview
A.P. Advincula
8:05 Th e Triumphs and Challenges of Robotics in
Gynecologic Surgery A.P. Advincula
8:30 Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy:
Optimizing Techniques and Outcomes M.C. Pitter
8:55 A Practical Approach to Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic
Sacrocolpopexy C.A. Matthews
9:20 Tips and Tricks for a Successful Robotic Case:
A Roadmap from Start to Finish R.M. Kho
9:45 Questions & Answers All Faculty
9:55 Break
10:10 ABC’s of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
for Simple and Complex Cases A.P. Advincula
10:35 Recognizing and Managing Complications:
Are Th ey Unique to Robotics? R.M. Kho
11:00 Tackling Endometriosis and Other Complex
Pathology: A Surgical Tutorial M.C. Pitter
11:25 Th e Nuts and Bolts of Program Development,
Outcome Management and Cost Containment C.A.
Matthews
11:50 Questions & Answers
12:00 Course Evaluation
MILANO I
PG 3A – Hysteroscopy in the Offi ce
and the OR: What You Need to
Know to Be Successful
CME
Mark D. Levie, Chair
Faculty: Scott G. Chudnoff , George A. Vilos, Robert K. Zurawin
Hysteroscopy has become an important part of the practicing
gynecologists’ armamentarium for diagnosing and treating common
problems. Its role in the work-up and treatment of abnormal uterine
bleeding as well as for treatment of fi broids and other intrauterine
pathology is well established. With the miniaturization of hysteroscopes
many procedures, which were once limited to the operating room, are
being performed commonly in an offi ce setting. Currently, diagnosis
and treatment of pathology is easily performed in the physicians’ offi ce.
Offi ce hysteroscopy has also broadened our ability to off er women less
invasive choices for permanent sterilization.
Th e purpose of this course is to review the role of hysteroscopy in
the management of common gynecologic problems. We will discuss
basic hysteroscopy concepts, and address common complications that
may be encountered. We will review which procedures are amenable
to an offi ce setting and present evidence based outcome data for the
procedures reviewed.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the clinician will
be able to: 1) Utilize currently approved hysteroscopic equipment,
and ancillary hysteroscopic devices; 2) determine indications and
contraindications of hysteroscopic procedures; 3) select the hysteroscopic
procedures that can be performed in an offi ce setting; and 4) outline
complications and how to manage them.
8:00 Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview
M.D. Levie
8:05 In-Offi ce Hysteroscopy: Its Role in a Gynecologist’s
Practice M.D. Levie
• Pathogenesis and Mechanisms of Abnormal Uterine
Bleeding
• Evaluating Abnormal Bleeding
• SIS vs. Offi ce Hysteroscopy
• Role in Infertility Evaluation
8:30 Hysteroscopy: Th e Basic Principles S.G. Chudnoff
8:55 Distention Medium and Electrosurgery in Hysteroscopy
G.A. Vilos
9:20 Review of ACOG’s Task Force Recommendations for in
Offi ce Procedures R.K. Zurawin
• Credentialing of Sites
• Appropriate Procedures
• Anesthesia in Offi ce
9:45 Questions & Answers All Faculty
9:55 Break
10:10 Hysteroscopic Sterilization in 2010 M.D. Levie
10:35 Hysteroscopic Management of Polyps and Fibroids
S.G. Chudnoff
• Techniques
• Offi ce vs. O.R.
• Mechanical Morcellators
11:00 Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation: Is Th ere Still
a Role for Hysteroscopically Guided Endometrial
Ablation? R.K. Zurawin
11:25 Hysteroscopy/Ablation Complications, Immediate
and Delayed, Management Options G.A. Vilos
11:50 Questions & Answers
12:00 Course Evaluation
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