The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
presents its
18th Annual Postgraduate Course in
ADVANCED GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY
October 2-4, 2008
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Course Schedule: Thursday | Friday | Saturday
| Thursday, October 2, 2008 | |
| 6:30 am | Registration & Coffee |
| 6:55 am | Introductory Remarks - Michael P. Aronson, M.D. |
| 7:00 am | "Dynamic Pelvic Anatomy: Implications for Function & Surgical Repair" - Michael P. Aronson, M.D. |
| 7:30 am | "Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension for Vaginal Prolapse" - John DeLancey, M.D. |
| 8:00 am | "Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy & Routes of Access: Open, Laparoscopic, & Robotic" - Kimberly Kenton, M.D. |
| 8:30 am | "Uterosacral Ligament Fixation for Restoration of Apical Vaginal Support" - Michael P. Aronson, M.D. |
| 9:00 am | Coffee Break |
| 9:30 am | “Laparoscopic Approaches to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse” - Kris Strohbehn, M.D. |
| 10:00 am | “Tension Free Procedures for Prolapse Repair” - Douglass S. Hale, M.D. |
| 10:30 am | “Evaluating and Minimizing Surgical Risk” - Kris Strohbehn, M.D. |
| 11:00 am | Questions & Answers - Dr. DeLancey & Faculty |
| 11:30 am | Break |
| 12:00 pm | “Dealing with Lumps and Bumps: Techniques in Vaginal Surgery” - John Gebhart, M.D. |
| 12:30 pm | “Myofascial Pelvic Pain: Beyond the Usual Suspects” - Lennox Hoyte, M.D. |
| 1:00 pm | “Complex Abdominal GYN Surgery: Tips and Techniques” - John Gebhart, M.D. |
| 1:30 pm | Questions & Answers - Dr. Strohbehn and Faculty |
| 2:00 pm | Adjourn |
| Friday, October 3, 2008 | |
| 6:30 am | Registration & Coffee |
| 6:55 am | Introductory Remarks - Michael P. Aronson, M.D. |
| 7:00 am | “Planning Surgical Strategies: The Physical Examination” - Bob L. Shull, M.D. |
| 7:30 am | "Hemorrhage in Obstetrics and Gynecology" - Kris Strohbehn, M.D. |
| 8:00 am | "Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence" - John Gebhart, M.D. |
| 8:30 am | “Non-surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence” - Douglass Hale, M.D. |
| 9:00 am | Break |
| 9:30 am | "Slings: What You Need to Know to Treat SUI" - John Gebhart, M.D. |
| 10:00 am | "Vaginal Mesh Complications: Lessons Learned" - Kimberly Kenton, M.D. |
| 10:30 am | The James L. Breen Lecture in Gynecologic Surgery: "Anatomy of Pelvic Support: Something Old, Something New..." John DeLancey, M.D., Past President of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons |
| 11:00 am | Questions and Answers - Dr. Shull and Faculty |
| 11:30 am | Break |
| 12:00 pm | "The Role of Uterine Preservation in Reconstructive Surgery" - Bob L. Shull, M.D. |
| 12:30 pm | "Neurophysiology and Neuromodulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction” - Douglass Hale, M.D. |
| 1:00 pm | Case Presentation Panel:
"Which Operation, When...& Why?" - Drs. DeLancey, Gebhart, Hale, Kenton, and Strohbehn / Moderator: Dr. Shull |
| 1:30 pm | Questions and Answers - Dr. Hale and Faculty |
| 2:00 pm | Adjourn |
| Saturday, October 4, 2008 | |
| 7:30 am | Registration & Coffee |
| 7:55 am | Introductory Remarks - Lennox Hoyte, M.D. |
| 8:00 am | "Prolapse, Parturition & the Pelvic Floor" - John DeLancey, M.D. |
| 8:30 am | “Sphincter Rupture and Fecal Incontinence: The Top Ten Things You Want to Know” - Michael P. Aronson, M.D. |
| 9:00 am | “Surgery for Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse” - Douglass Hale, M.D. |
| 9:30 am | “Repair of Chronic 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations & Rectovaginal Fistula” - John DeLancey, M.D. |
| 10:00 am | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 am | "Contemporary Concepts in the Evaluation & Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse" - Bob Shull, M.D. |
| 11:00 am | “Office Procedures for Urinary Incontinence” - Kimberly Kenton, M.D. |
| 11:30 am | “Colpocleisis: Techniques and Applications” - Kris Strohbehn, M.D. |
| 12:00 pm | “Is There a Cure for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?” - Bob Shull, M.D. |
| 12:30 pm | Panel Discussion and Critique - Dr. Aronson and Faculty |
| 1:00 pm | Adjourn |