UGSA ASM Meeting Program
Pre-Meeting Workshops & Plenary Conference Program
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| 8.30AM | TRIPLE P: PRACTICAL PESSARY WORKSHOP Clinical Skills Centre - St George Hospital, Kensington Street Kogarah Faculty Doctors: A/Professor Emmanuel Karantanis, Professor Kate Moore, Dr Zhuoran Chen, Dr Nevine te West & Dr Stefaan Pacquee; Physiotherapists: Edwina Chan & Rachel Wiltshire; Nurses: Wendy Allen, Fiona Beaupeurt, Katrina Parkin & Jinwa Li The ‘Triple P’ workshop is not about ring pessaries. It’s about all the other shapes and sizes available for use in women with uterovaginal prolapse, and stress incontinence. The workshop will be a hands-on learning event, with attendees fitting and removing vaginal devices on real patients. A wide range of different devices will be explored, and the nuances of these devices will be discussed. NB: Bus charter provided to and from ANMM. Pick up @ 7.30am - Return 1pm. This event is limited to a small number of attendees, so don’t delay your registration. Maximum 12 participants. | 3.5 Hours | $350.00 |
| 9:00 AM | VAGINAL SURGERY WORKSHOP Faculty Dr Jenny King, Dr Fay Chao, Dr Tim Dawson, Dr Kris Cvach, Dr Lucy Bates & Dr Kurinji Kannan With changes in technology, experience in vaginal surgery is unfortunately becoming more limited. But it remains a core skill set and with the use of training models this workshop will cover aspects of pelvic anatomy and pelvic floor prolapse surgery. Maximum 20 participants. | 3.5 Hours | $350.00 |
| 9.00 AM | INTERMEDIATE LAPAROSCOPIC SKILLS WORKSHOP A/Professor Anna Rosamilia, Dr Supuni Kapurabandara, Dr Yogesh Nikam, Dr Joe Lee, Dr Ruchi Singh, Dr Stefaan Pacquee & Lin Li Ow This is your opportunity to hone your laparoscopic techniques. Experienced facilitators will work with you on vaginal vault suturing techniques, management of ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. | 3.5 Hours | $350.00 |
| 1:30 PM | ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SKILLS WORKSHOP Faculty A/Professor Anna Rosamilia, A/Professor Emmanuel Karantanis, Dr Yogesh Nikam, Dr Supuni Kapurabandara & Dr Joe Lee This workshop is only available to those more experienced laparoscopic surgeons. It offers a rare opportunity to practice Burch colposuspension, repair of bladder injury, single incision laparoscopic techniques, robotic suturing station and for an introduction to vaginal natural orifice endoscopic surgery. Places are strictly limited with only 12 participants. | 3.5 Hours | $500.00 |
| 1.30 PM | TRAINEES & FELLOWS DAY WORKSHOP Faculty Dr Lucy Bates, Dr Vivien Wong, Dr Jerome Melon, Dr Amy Goh, Dr Hannah Krause & Dr Bernadette Brown An information packed afternoon session for Urogynaecology fellows, RANZCOG trainees, and Fellows with an interest in Urogynaecology wanting to learn more about aspects of the subspeciality. The session will be based on cases and aspects of basic Urogynaecology and things that are harder to get exposure to during training, with some OSCE style practice questions. The session will cover, management of stress incontinence, basic interpretation of Urodynamics, overactive bladder, vaginal fistulas, and the pros and cons of uterine preservation. | 3.5 Hours | $150.00 |
| 1.30 PM | SETTING UP A MULTIDISCIPLINARY MESH SERVICE - LESSONS FROM THE QUEENSLAND PELVIC MESH SERVICE Faculty A/Professor Malcolm Frazer, Dr Yu Hwee Tan, Dr Ian Thong, Dr Vivien Wong, Professor Judith Goh, Jan Turner & Bridget Weeks Focusing on the key requirements necessary when establishing tertiary multidisciplinary services for the management of pelvic mesh complications. This workshop will provide education and practical strategies with regards to the following: mesh removal surgery, the use of 4D translabial ultrasound in the imaging of mesh implants in women who have had mesh complications amongst other important considerations. | 3.5 Hours | $350 |
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| 8.00AM | vNOTES WORKSHOP | SPONSORED BY APPLIED MEDICAL Faculty Lead by Dr Supuni Kapurabandara and Dr Mark Ruff with assistance from Dr Yogesh Nikam Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) gives surgeons the ability to expand their skills by combining the benefits of vaginal and laparoscopic surgery. A new advanced access device, combined with standard laparoscopic instruments enables the vNOTES technique, applicable to procedures such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, cystectomy, adnexectomy, adhesiolysis, sacrocolpopexy and high utero-sacral ligament suspension. With benefits to the surgeon of enhanced access and improved visualisation, and for patients benefits such as shorter hospital stay, faster recovery time, less post3-operative pain and less pain medication. This technique may add an additional option to your surgical armamentarium, NB. This course is designed for advanced uro/gynaecologists, skilled in both vaginal and laparoscopic surgery, who wish to explore vNOTES using the GelPOINT® V-Path transvaginal access platform. This course includes three components: completing online didactics prior to the course and attending this hands-on, half day workshop. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of vNOTES procedural steps and instrumentation, followed with on-going case support by the Clinical Education Specialist team. The course is limited to four participants per faculty to maximise the hands-on experience. Delegates interested in registering for the Applied Medical V-Notes workshop will be required to complete a qualifying survey. Invoicing for this workshop will take place if you are determined to be a suitable candidate. Maximum 8 participants https://appliedmedical-kkzni.formstack.com/forms/ugsa_2021_vnotes_workshop_survey_aus | 4.5 Hours | 500.00 |
| 8.30 AM | ROBOTICS WORKSHOP | SPONSORED BY DEVICE TECHNOLOGIES Faculty Dr Marcus Carey supported by team at Device Technology NB. Program details coming soon. | 3.5 Hours | $500.00 |
| 1:30 PM | CYSTOSCOPY SKILLS WORKSHOP Faculty Dr Jenny King, Dr Bernadette Brown, Dr Nevine Te West, Dr Kris Cvach, Dr Fay Chao, Dr Lucy Bates & Dr Kurinji Kannan Proficiency in cystoscopy is essential for today’s obstetricians and gynaecologists. In this workshop we look at cystoscopic procedures, identification of common bladder pathology and diagnosis of lower urinary tract injury. Procedural skills such as suprapubic catheter insertion and ureteric catheter placement will also be covered. Maximum 24 participants. | 3 Hours | $350.00 |
| 1.30 PM | vNOTES WORKSHOP | SPONSORED BY APPLIED MEDICAL Faculty Lead by Dr Supuni Kapurabandara and Dr Mark Ruff with assistance from Dr Yogesh Nikam Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) gives surgeons the ability to expand their skills by combining the benefits of vaginal and laparoscopic surgery. A new advanced access device, combined with standard laparoscopic instruments enables the vNOTES technique, applicable to procedures such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, cystectomy, adnexectomy, adhesiolysis, sacrocolpopexy and high utero-sacral ligament suspension. With benefits to the surgeon of enhanced access and improved visualisation, and for patients benefits such as shorter hospital stay, faster recovery time, less post3-operative pain and less pain medication. This technique may add an additional option to your surgical armamentarium, NB. This course is designed for advanced uro/gynaecologists, skilled in both vaginal and laparoscopic surgery, who wish to explore vNOTES using the GelPOINT® V-Path transvaginal access platform. This course includes three components: completing online didactics prior to the course and attending this hands-on, half day workshop. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of vNOTES procedural steps and instrumentation, followed with on-going case support by the Clinical Education Specialist team. The course is limited to four participants per faculty to maximise the hands-on experience. Delegates interested in registering for the Applied Medical V-Notes workshop will be required to complete a qualifying survey. Invoicing for this workshop will take place if you are determined to be a suitable candidate. Maximum 8 participants https://appliedmedical-kkzni.formstack.com/forms/ugsa_2021_vnotes_workshop_survey_aus | 4.5 Hours | $500.00 |
| 1.30 PM | ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP Faculty Sue Croft, Taryn Hallam, Natalie McConochie, Dr Irmina Nahon, Joelene Murdoch & Christine Rafe Join physiotherapists Dr Irmina Nahon, Sue Croft, Tarryn Hallam, Joelene Murdoch, Natalie McConchie and psychosexual therapist Christine Rafe for an exciting program line up covering topical areas such as: post-partum assessments, new clinical standards for 3rd and 4th degree perineal tears - impacts for physiotherapists and how this informs patient treatment, EDS and Hypermobility Disorder -implications for physiotherapy management (pregnancy, birth Implications and post-partum), why urogynaecologists should send their persistent pelvic pain to pelvic health physiotherapist and rebuilding a sex life through the life stages. Not to be missed - this is a must do workshop for allied health professionals. | 4 Hours | $100.00 |
| 1.30 PM | LAPRO-ROBOTIC SURGICAL TRAINING WORKSHOP Faculty Dr Alex Mowat, Dr Lin Li Ow, Dr John Short & the team at Medigroup What is Lapro-Robotics? Robotic Surgery? Laparoscopic Surgery? Lapro-Robotics is a new instrument class of 'Surgeon powered robotic laparoscopic devices' brought to you by 2021 UGSA ASM Silver Sponsor Medigroup EBI | 4 Hours | $350.00 |
| 6.00 PM | 2021 UGSA ASM WELCOME DRINKS Join the UGSA Executive Board, Faculty and Fellow Delegates in celebration of the inaugural UGSA ASM Welcome Drinks. Made possible by our wonderful sponsor Life Health Care, the is is a unique opportunity to reconnect with fellow delegates at the incredible District Brasserie, located at Chifley Square in Sydney's CBD. A ticketed event, secure your registration today to avoid disappointment. Ticketing is inclusive of one drink on arrival plus canapes. | $40 |
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| 8:20 - 8:30 AM | WELCOME Dr John Short, 2021 UGSA ASM Co-Chair, A/Professor Emmanuel Karantanis, 2021 ASM Co-Chair and Lucy Bates, 2021 Scientific Chair welcome delegates to the 2021 UGSA ASM. | ||
| 8:30 - 10:30 AM | SESSION 1: REBUILDING CONFIDENCE - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN UROGYNAECOLOGY Chairs | Dr Jenny King & TBC | ||
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | OUR CURRENT LOCATION - HOW DID WE GET HERE? A/Professor Malcom Frazer | ||
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM | THE DOCTOR - PATIENT RELATIONSHIP: A NEW PARADIGM Dr Vijay Roach | ||
| 9.00 - 9.15 AM | THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION IN UROGYNAECOLOGY A/Professor Anna Rosamilia | ||
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM | CREDENTIALING - A NECESSARY EVIL? Dr John Short | ||
| 9:30 - 9:45 AM | BIG DATA - BENEFITS & RISKS International Guest Speaker Dr Philip Tooz-Hobson | ||
| 9:45 - 10:00 AM | PANEL Q&A | ||
| 10.00 - 10.30 AM | MORNING TEA | ||
| 10:30 - 12:30 PM | SESSION 2: RAISING THE ROOF - OPTIONS WHEN DEALING WITH APICAL PROLAPSE Chairs | Dr Tim Dawson & Dr Joe Lee | ||
| 10:30 - 10;45 AM | SACROSPINOUS FIXATION Professor Bernard Haylen | ||
| 10:45 - 11;00 AM | USL SUSPENSION - VAGINAL Dr Tanaka Dune | ||
| 11:00 - 11:15 AM | ULS SUSPENSION - LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC Dr Chin Yong | ||
| 11:15 - 11:45 AM | PRIMARY UTERINE PROLAPSE - OPTIMISING CHOICE International Guest Speaker Dr Catherine-Ann Matthews | ||
| 11:45 - 12:00 PM | SESSION 2: Q&A | ||
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM |
DEBATE: 'MID-URETHRAL SLINGS HAVE HAD THEIR DAY'
Moderator | Dr John Short
Team Captains | A/Professor Marcus Carey & Dr Janelle Brennan(for) & Dr Tim Dawson & Dr Jenny King (against) |
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| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | LUNCH | ||
| 1:30 - 3:00 PM | SESSION 3: SUPPORTING THE WALLS - IMPROVING OUTCOMES AND SATISFACTION FOR NATIVE TISSUE REPAIRS Chairs | Dr Zhuoran Chen & Dr Alexandra Mowat | ||
| 1:30 - 1:45 PM | CONSENT AND EXPECTATIONS Dr Oliver Daly | ||
| 1:45 - 2:00 PM | PRE-OPERATIVE OPERATION Dr Lucy Bates | ||
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | VAGINAL REPAIRS - INTRAOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS IN SURGICAL MANAGEMENT Dr Jenny King | ||
| 2.:5 - 2:30 PM | POST-OPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS - THE ESSENTIALS Dr Ruchi Singh | ||
| 2:30 - 2:45 PM | PERSISTENT POST-SURGICAL PAIN - PREDICTION, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Dr Jason Chow | ||
| 2.45 - 3:00 PM | SESSION 3: PANEL Q&A | ||
| 3:00 - 3.30 PM | AFTERNOON TEA | ||
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | SESSION 4: NEW MATERIALS & METHODS - THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN UROGYNAECOLOGY Chairs | A/Professor Emmanuel Karantanis & Dr Lin Li Ow | ||
| 3:30 - 3:45 PM | SURGICAL GRAFTS - THE LATEST INNOVATIONS Dr Alexandra Mowat | ||
| 3:45 - 4:00 PM | FASCIA LATA - THE MAGIC BULLET IN UROGYNAECOLOGY SURGERY A/Professor Marcus Carey | ||
| 4:00 - 4:15 PM | EMERGING OPTIONS FOR TREATING OAB Professor Kate Moore | ||
| 4:15 - 4:30 PM | ERAS - PAVING THE WAY TOWARDS DAY-STAY UROGYNAECOLOGICAL SURGERY Dr Supuni Kapurabandara | ||
| 4:30 - 4:45 PM | PANEL Q&A | ||
| 4:45 - 5:.00 |
DAY 1 CLOSE
Formalities | A/Professor Emmanuel Karantanis
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| 7:30 - 12:00 PM |
UGSA ASM GALA DINNER
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