Pelvic Anatomy And Gynecologic Surgery Symposium
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Key takeaways to expect:
Sessions led by renowned experts
Learn indications, techniques, and outcomes for a variety of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures both for the operating room and the office setting
Located in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Get current with state-of-the-art clinical practices and skills
Earn up to 31.25 CME Credits
Enhance your skills and knowledge while earning CME
The CME gynecology conference will consist of lectures and video presentations by renowned experts who will focus on the indications, techniques, and outcomes for a variety of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures both in the operating room and the office setting
Designed for
- Gynecologists
- OB-GYNs
- Residents in OB-GYN
- Subspecialty fellows and Advanced Practice Health Clinicians
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this 3 day educational conference, participants should be able to:
- Recognize key anatomic and physiological principles involved in the treatment of pelvic disorders
- Identify strategies for avoiding and managing urogynecologic and laparoscopic surgical complications
- Apply techniques and principles in surgery through hands-on experience
- Recognize the most appropriate routes of surgical and non-surgical routes for various gynecological conditions
- Explain the most recent developments in robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and open surgery for myomectomy, vulvar and vaginal disorders, endometriosis, hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and vaginal hysterectomy with oophorectomy
- Describe current tissue extraction/retrieval techniques
- Discuss nuances, indications, and techniques for single port and vaginal hysterectomy and “conventional” laparoscopy vs. robotic surgery
- Describe the role of hysteroscopic surgery, including electrosurgical and mechanical techniques
- Describe current management of chronic pelvic pain in women
- Describe the non-opioid management of pain after benign minimally invasive hysterectomy
Conference Schedule
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019 (Optional Pre-conference Workshops*)
*Separate fee required
WORKSHOP A
| 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
Energy Based Devices for Hysterectomy and Tissue Extraction Techniques NEW*
Led by: Rosanne M. Kho, MD
Faculty: Brill/Isaacson 4 CME Credits Available |
WORKSHOP B
| 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
Hands-On Laparoscropic Suturing – The “Vertical Zone” (Simulation Lab)
Led by: Charles H. Koh, MD
4 CME Credits Available |
WORKSHOP C
| 8:30 AM–5:30 PM |
Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures
(Includes a morning lecture series and afternoon practicum) Led by: Tommaso Falcone, MD
8 CME Credits Available |
WORKSHOP D
| 1:30 PM–5:30 PM |
Technical Aspects of Vaginal Hysterectomy & Cystourethroscopy for the Gynecologist
Led by: Charles H. Koh, MD
4 CME Credits Available |
Thursday, December 12, 2019
| 6:45 AM |
Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits
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| 7:50 AM – 8:00 AM |
Course Overview
Mickey M. Karram, MD
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PELVIC ANATOMY
| 8:00 AM – 8:40 AM |
Pelvic and Abdominal Anatomy from the Laparoscopic Surgeon’s View
Tommaso Falcone, MD
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| 8:40 AM – 9:10 AM |
Anatomic Considerations: Facilitating Vaginal Procedures Safely and Effectively
Mickey M. Karram, MD
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INCONTINENCE AND PROLAPSE SURGERY
| 9:10 AM – 9:55 AM |
Panel Discussion
Evaluation and Non-Surgical Management of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders: What Every Generalist Should Know John B. Gebhart, MD, MS
Mickey M. Karram, MD
Beri M. Ridgeway, MD
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| 9:55 AM – 10:25 AM |
Question and Answer Session
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| 10:25 AM – 11:25 AM |
Break/Exhibits
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| 11:25 AM – 12:05 PM |
Surgery for Stress Incontinence and the Future of Synthetic Slings
Beri M. Ridgeway, MD
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| 12:05 AM – 12:25 PM |
Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Do We Need to Perform and Teach More Transvaginal Native Tissue Suture Repairs
John B. Gebhart, MD, MS |
| 12:25 PM – 12:55 PM |
Mesh Augmented Prolapse Repair: Is There Any Role for Vaginal Mesh: Indication and Technique of Sacral Colpopexy
Beri M. Ridgeway, MD
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| 12:55 PM – 1:10 PM |
Question and Answer Session
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| 1:10 PM – 1:25 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:25 PM – 2:10 PM |
Luncheon Symposium (non-CME)
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| 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM |
Dessert Break/Exhibits
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THURSDAY’S KEYNOTE LECTURE
| 2:40 PM – 3:25 PM |
The Evolution of Surgical Procedures Used to Correct Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Mark Walters, MD |
BENIGN GYNECOLOGY
| 3:25 PM – 3:55 PM |
Safe Use of Energy-Based Devices for Gynecologic Surgery
Andrew I. Brill, MD
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| 3:55 PM – 4:40 PM |
Management of Endometriosis
Tommaso Falcone, MD
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| 4:40 PM – 5:10 PM |
The Hysteroscopic Treatment of Submucosal Fibroids and Polyps
Linda D. Bradley, MD
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| 5:10 PM – 5:30 PM |
Question and Answer Session
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Friday, December 13, 2019
| 6:45 AM – 7:10 AM |
Breakfast/Exhibits
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| 7:10 AM – 8:10 AM |
Breakfast Symposium
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HYSTERECTOMY – TECHNIQUE
| 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM |
The Difficult Vaginal Hysterectomy
Rosanne M. Kho, MD
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| 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM |
When Is It Appropriate to Remove Ovaries at Hysterectomy?
Amanda Nickles Fader, MD
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| 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM |
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Andrew I. Brill, MD
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| 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM |
Break/Exhibits
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| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Robotic Hysterectomy
Javier F. Magrina, MD
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| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Tissue Extraction Techniques (Morcellation)
Rosanne M. Kho, MD
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| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Uterine Preserving Procedures in Patients with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Mickey Karram, MD
Beri M. Ridgeway, MD
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| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM |
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Javier F. Magrina, MD
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| 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM |
Question and Answer Session
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| 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Lunch
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| 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM |
Luncheon Symposium
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| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
Dessert Break/Exhibits
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FRIDAY’S KEYNOTE LECTURE
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Techniques to Perserve Level 1 Support at the Time of Vaginal Laparoscopic and Robotic Hysterectomy
Mark Walters, MD
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ONCOLOGY FOR THE GENERALIST
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Surgical Management of Pre-Cancer Vulvovaginal Lesions
Amanda Nickles Fader, MD
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| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
Laparoscopic and Robotic Management of the Adnexal Mass
Javier F. Magrina, MD
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| 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM |
Spectrum of Vulvoginal Disorders
Michael S. Baggish, MD
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| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Question and Answer Session
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Saturday, December 14, 2019
| 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM |
Breakfast
|
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Myomectomy: Open to Robotic Approaches
Tommaso Falcone, MD
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| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
Avoiding and Managing Urogynecologic Complications
John B. Gebhart, MD, MS
Mickey M. Karram, MD
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| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
Avoiding and Managing Laparoscopic Complications
Tommaso Falcone, MD
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| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
Break
|
| 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM |
Interesting Case Presentations in Medical Legal
Michael S. Baggish, MD
Tommaso Falcone, MD
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| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Surgical Tips for Successful Pelvic Surgery: Video Session
Surgical Management of Cornual Ectopic & Dermoid Cysts
Tommaso Falcone, MD
Techniques to Suspend the Apex at the Time of Vaginal Surgery
Mickey M. Karram, MD
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| 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Question and Answer Session
|
| 1:15 PM |
PAGS Scientific Program Adjournment
|
P.E.P. Program Agenda (Optional*)
*Separate fee required
Director
Neil H. Baum, MD
Former Associate Clinical Professor of Urology
Tulane Medical School and Louisiana State University
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Neil Baum is the author of The Complete Business Guide to a Successful Medical Practice and 3-Stages of a Physician’s Career
| 2:00 PM |
Course Overview
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| 2:10 PM – 3:30 PM |
• Improving the Efficiency and the Productivity of the Gynecologic Practice
• Harnessing Social Media for the Gynecologic Practice
• Financial Planning for Gynecologists
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| 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM |
Break
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| 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM |
• Coding Update for Gynecologists
• Mindfulness: A Solution for Gynecologist Burnout
• Numbers You Should Know
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| 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Question and Answer Session
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| 5:30 PM |
P.E.P. Adjournment
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Course Directors
Tommaso Falcone, MD
Chief of Staff, Chief Academic Officer, Medical Director — Cleveland Clinic London
Professor of Surgery — Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Dr. Falcone has over 20 years’ experience with the Cleveland Clinic, most recently as Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in general obstetrics and gynecology, and by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He has served on the editorial boards of several journals and has published more than 500 original manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters.
Mickey M. Karram, MD
Director of Urogynecology — The Christ Hospital
Volunteer Professor of OBGYN — University of Cincinnati
Dr. Karram has published more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and has co-authored textbooks entitled “Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery” and “Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery” and is the series editor for the eight book series entitled “Female Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas Series.” He has directed numerous postgraduate teaching courses throughout the U.S. and abroad and has been invited to lecture and perform live surgery throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.
Event Pricing
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Get a 5% exclusive discount with coupon code: QXMDPAGS
Physicians
Prior to November 8, 2019
$895
- Early Bird Price above represents a $100 discount from $995, available until November 8, 2019
- December 12 – 14, 2019
- Earn up to 28 CME Credits (Scientific Sessions)
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Residents, Fellows, Allied Health
Prior to November 8, 2019
$750
- Early Bird Price above represents a $45 discount from $795, available until November 8, 2019
- December 12 – 14, 2019
- Earn up to 28 CME Credits (Scientific Sessions)
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
P.E.P. Program Only
Prior to November 8, 2019
$395
- Early Bird Price above represents a $100 discount from $495, available until November 8, 2019
- December 14, 2019
- Also open to non-attendees
- 3.25 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Best Buy! – PAGS + P.E.P. PACKAGE
Prior to November 8, 2019
$1195
- Early Bird Price above represents a $200 discount from $1395, available until November 8, 2019
- December 12 – 14, 2019
- Earn up to 31.25 CME Credits
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Physicians
After November 8, 2019
$995
- December 12 – 14, 2019
- Earn up to 28 CME Credits (Scientific Sessions)
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Residents, Fellows, Allied Health
After November 8, 2019
$795
- December 12 – 14, 2019
- Earn up to 28 CME Credits (Scientific Sessions)
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
P.E.P. Program Only
After November 8, 2019
$495
- December 14, 2019 (also open to non-attendees)
- 3.25 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Best Buy! – PAGS + P.E.P. Package
After November 8, 2019
$1395
- December 12 – 14, 2019
- Earn up to 31.25 CME Credits
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Optional Pre-Conference Workshops – December 11, 2019
Workshop A
Prior to November 8, 2019
$295
- Energy-Based Devices for Hysterectomy and Tissue Extraction Techniques
- Early Bird Price above represents a $50 discount from $345, available until November 8, 2019
- December 11, 2019
- Morning workshop led by Rosanne M. Kho, MD
- 4 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop B
Prior to November 8, 2019
$295
- Hands-On Laparoscopic Suturing – The “Vertical Zone” (Simulation Lab)
- Early Bird Price above represents a $50 discount from $345, available until November 8, 2019
- December 11, 2019
- Morning workshop led by Charles H. Koh, MD
- 4 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop C
Prior to November 8, 2019
$495
- Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures: The Gynecologist of the Future
- Early Bird Price above represents a $50 discount from $545, available until November 8, 2019
- December 11, 2019
- Morning series, afternoon practicum led by Tommaso Falcone, MD
- 8 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop D
Prior to November 8, 2019
$350
- Technical Aspects of Vaginal Hysterectomy & Cystourethroscopy for the Gynecologist
- Early Bird Price above represents a $45 discount from $395, available until November 8, 2019
- December 11, 2019
- Afternoon workshop led by Mickey M. Karram, MD
- 4 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop A
After November 8, 2019
$345
- Energy-Based Devices for Hysterectomy and Tissue Extraction Techniques
- December 11, 2019
- Morning workshop led by Rosanne M. Kho, MD
- 4 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop B
After November 8, 2019
$345
- Hands-On Laparoscopic Suturing – The “Vertical Zone” (Simulation Lab)
- December 11, 2019
- Morning workshop led by Charles H. Koh, MD
- 4 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop C
After November 8, 2019
$545
- Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures: The Gynecologist of the Future
- December 11, 2019
- Morning series, afternoon practicum, led by Tommaso Falcone, MD
- 8 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Workshop D
After November 8, 2019
$395
- Technical Aspects of Vaginal Hysterectomy & Cystourethroscopy for the Gynecologist
- December 11, 2019
- Afternoon workshop led by Mickey M. Karram, MD
- 4 CME Credits available
- Use code QXMDPAGS at checkout to save an additional 5%
Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery Symposium
Why not save a little money? Get exclusive discount with coupon code: QXMDPAGS