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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

  • Retroperitoneal anatomy
  • Ant/post entry
  • Scarred bladder flap
  • Cervical fibroids
  • Vaginal cuff closure/ apical support
  • Tissue extraction
11:45AM - 12:30PM  BREAK/INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS

Six 1:1 coaching sessions will be available as an additional add-on to the course, see further details below (under section: Fees & Registration).
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, Survey Dissemination

 

 

Fees & Registration

Member: $149
Non-Member: $199
Coaching Session* (Add on): $99
*A total of 12 coaching sessions will be provided on a first come first served basis. These sessions will be led by SGS members who are Certified Academy for Surgical Coaching Coaches (A4SC). Attendees will be invited to submit a prerecorded de-identified surgical video prior to the course. A brief 1:1 goal setting meeting with your coach will be encouraged before the session to optimize your coaching interaction. 

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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.