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   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

  • Obtaining Visualization
  • Critical Steps of the TVH
  • Difficult Entries
  • Accessing the Upper Pedicles/Adnexa
  • Vaginal Cuff Closure/Apical Support
  • Tissue Extraction
11:45AM - 12:30PM  BREAK/INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS

1:1 coaching sessions. Registration for the coaching sessions is now closed.
12:35PM - 2:05PM 

Session 2: Pushing the Envelope with Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Moderator: Cara King, DO, 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
  • Utilize various laparoscopic energy devices and understand strengths and limitations of each device for pelvic surgery.
  • Apply techniques to optimize contained tissue morcellation.
2:10PM - 2:25PM 

BREAK
3:30PM - 4:00PM

Session 3: Preventing and Managing Surgical Complications
Moderator: Jo Hill, MD
Panelists: Javier Magrina, MD; Peter Rosenblatt, MD; Rosanne Kho, MD

  • Electrosurgery Complications
  • Vascular Injuries
  • Urinary Tract Complications
4:05PM - 4:15PM

Course Wrap Up, Discussion

 

 
 

Registration

Registration Fees

Members: $149
Non-members: $199

Register Now

*Registration for the Coaching Sessions is now closed.

 

 

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.