3rd Annual Collaborative Symposium: Update in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery 2015

Scottsdale, AZ US
February 5, 2015 to February 7, 2015

This collaborative symposium features leading experts in the field from Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School, and Cleveland Clinic who will present a well-balanced program in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. The course will showcase multiple unedited surgical videos introducing cutting-edge technology and procedural innovations in vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic approaches in gynecology. 

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Apply state-of-the-art practice for vaginal, robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomy to current practice
  • Compare a variety of minimally invasive treatment options for uterine fibroids
  • Evaluate the latest developments in the field and explore future directions regarding a new technique for contained morcellation
  • Assess the management of pelvic pain and endometriosis, including excision of advanced endometriosis
  • Identify the most common complications in laparoscopic, robotic and hysteroscopic procedures and develop strategies to avoid them during surgery
  • Determine how to select which patients are appropriate for surgery

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Event starts: 
02/05/2015 - 6:00am
Event ends: 
02/07/2015 - 4:00pm
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
United States
Faculty Course Directors
Rosanne Kho, M.D. (Co-Director)
Head, Division of Urogynecology & FPMRS
Columbia University Medical Center

New York, New York Javier F. Magrina, M.D. (Co-Director)
Professor of Obstetrics-Gynecology
Barbara Woodward Lips Professor

 Mayo Clinic Faculty in Phoenix, Arizona
Kristina A. Butler, M.D.
Jeffrey L. Cornella, M.D.
Javier F. Magrina, M.D.
Paul M. Magtibay, M.D.

Mayo Clinic Faculty in Rochester, Minnesota
John B. Gebhart, M.D.
Bobbie S. Gostout, M.D.
Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, M.D.

Distinguished Visiting Faculty
Mauricio Abrao, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Endometriosis Division, OB/Gyn Department
Sao Paolo University
Sao Paolo, Brazil

Jon I. Einarsson, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery,
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Tommaso Falcone, M.D., F.R.C.S(C)., F.A.C.O.G.
Institute Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

Keith B. Isaacson, M.D.
Infertility and Reproductive Surgery
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Michael L. Sprague, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Cleveland Clinic
Weston, Florida

Stephen E. Zimburg, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Cleveland Clinic
Weston, Florida

Faculty Disclosure
As a provider accredited by ACCME, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.

 

Available Credit

  • 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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