39th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

30
State-of-the-Art Postgraduate Courses
NEOPOLITAN
PG 2B – Implementing
Robotics in Benign Minimally
Invasive Gynecologic Surgery CME
Arnold P. Advincula, Chair
Faculty: Rosanne M. Kho, Catherine A. Matthews,
Th omas N. Payne, Michael C. Pitter
Th is course is designed for gynecologic surgeons already
performing minimally invasive surgery and who have or plan
to have a robotic surgical system in their respective hospital.
Th e course will review current applications of robot-assisted
laparoscopy in gynecology with an emphasis on the daVinci®
Surgical System and the ViKY® surgical robot. Lectures will follow
a surgical tutorial-based format by way of extensive surgical videos
and a 3-D projection system with a strong focus on robot-assisted
myomectomy, hysterectomy, reproductive surgery, and pelvic
reconstructive surgery as well as radical pelvic surgery. Techniques
as well as clinical outcomes will be presented by experts in the
fi eld.
Th e course is divided into a half day morning session with the option
of an additional afternoon half day hands-on cadaveric experience for
a limited number of participants on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.
Experienced faculty will provide additional procedure-based instruction
on robotic simulators as well as the new, single-port daVinci® Surgical
System. Participant numbers are unrestricted for the morning session
but will be limited for the afternoon session in order to provide extensive
opportunity for direct one-on-one interaction with the course faculty in
the various laboratory stations. Pre-recorded videos of unedited robotic
surgical cases will also be incorporated into the afternoon session.
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.
Group A
1:30 Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview
A.P. Advincula
1:35 Lab: Hands-On Cadaveric/Simulation Experience
(1 hour 55 minutes)
POD 1 (12)
4 Robotic Cadaveric Stations with 3 Surgeons
per Station
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 • 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
POD 2 (12)
4 Robotic Simulation Stations with 3 Surgeons
per Station
3:30 Questions & Answers, Refreshments
(switch cadavers)
4:00 Video-Based Surgical Tutorial (Complex Hysterectomy;
Pelvic Reconstruction) All Faculty
5:50 Course Evaluation
6:00 Adjourn
Group B
1:30 Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview
A.P. Advincula
1:35 Video-Based Surgical Tutorial (Complex Hysterectomy;
Pelvic Reconstruction) All Faculty
3:30 Questions & Answers, Refreshments
(switch cadavers)
4:00 Lab: Hands-On Cadaveric/Simulation Experience
(1 hour 55 minutes)
POD 1 (12)
4 Robotic Cadaveric Stations with 3 Surgeons
per Station
POD 2 (12)
4 Robotic Simulation Stations with 3 Surgeons
per Station
5:55 Course Evaluation
6:00 Adjourn
AAGL acknowledges that it has received support in part by educational
grants and equipment (in-kind) from the following companies: Angiotech,
Applied Medical, Covidien, Intuitive Surgical, Telefl ex Medical
MILANO II-IV
PG 3B – Comprehensive Hysteroscopic
Workshop with Virtual Reality
Simulators and Pelvic Trainers
Amy L. Garcia, Chair
CME
Faculty: Gary N. Frishman, Isabel C. Green, Mark D. Levie,
Malcolm G. Munro, Justin K. To, Robert K. Zurawin
Th is course provides intensive hands-on experience with the most
up-to-date and innovative technologies in diagnostic and operative
hysteroscopy and non-hysteroscopic endometrial ablation devices.
Th rough the use of computer simulation and standard practice models,
participants practice and develop hysteroscopic skills. Th ese skills
include assembly of equipment, profi ciency with fl exible and rigid
hysteroscopes, offi ce hysteroscopy, resection of myomas with bipolar
and monopolar resectoscopes, polypectomy, hysteroscopic sterilization,
mechanical morcellation, as well as hysteroscopy troubleshooting.
Immersion with non-hysteroscopic endometrial ablation technologies
allows the participant to fully explore, utilize and critically evaluate the
diff erent available devices. Fluid management systems are available for
use and assessment. Expert faculty provides participants with individual
instruction on instrument use and skill development. Th e organization