April 17-19, 2015 Hilton Scottsdale Resorts and Villas Scottsdale, Arizona

The 21st Mayo Clinic Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor presents the latest treatments for urogynecology and female pelvic floor disorders. Surgical management of urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, and repair of pelvic organ prolapse are emphasized. The course features didactic lectures supplemented with video presentations of advanced laparoscopic robotic and vaginal surgery. Surgical case presentations, panel discussions, and an interactive system will be utilized to communicate immediate feedback, providing an optimal learning experience for interaction between faculty and course participants.

Mayo Course Directors

Jeffrey L. Cornella M.D.
Kristina A. Butler, M.D.

Location

Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas
6333 N Scottsdale Rd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
United States

Registration Fees

 On or Before
April 6, 2015
Standard 
Physicians Active in Practice$725$800
Resident, Retired and Allied Health$625$700

The registration fee includes tuition, meals, refreshment breaks and access to a detailed online syllabus. There is a $75 discount for early registration if you register by March 17, 2015. Note: When registering online, please be sure to "check-out" after your profile is completed or updated.

Although it is not Mayo Clinic’s policy to limit the number of registrants for a course, conference room facilities may necessitate closure of enrollment. Early registration is strongly recommended. Walk-in registrations cannot be guaranteed.

No refund will be granted unless a written notice of cancellation is received. If registration must be canceled, tuition less a $75 administrative fee, will be refunded when notification is received on or before April 17. No refunds will be made after this date.

Mayo Clinic will not be responsible for expenses incurred by individuals who are not confirmed for courses with a closed registration status. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline/hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.  A letter of confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment and completed registration form. Please present the confirmation letter when checking in at the meeting registration desk.  

If you do not receive your confirmation, or if you have any questions, please email us at mca.cme@mayo.edu or call 480-301-4580.

Credit Information
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned 21 cognate credits to this program.

This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 20.50 credits of AOA Category 2-A. 

A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced techniques in laparoscopic and robotic surgery
  • Demonstrate minimally invasive techniques for the management of urinary incontinence
  • Identify surgical complications of incontinence and prolapse surgery
  • Demonstrate ureteral dissection and identify minimally invasive management options for ureteral repair
  • Explain the use of botulinum toxin injections to manage bladder overactivity
  • Integrate additional anatomic detail into management of pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Explain the use of and demonstrate how sacral nerve stimulation is used to provide management of fecal incontinence
  • Identify evidence-based research on synthetic and non-synthetic materials used in the operative management of pelvic floor prolapse 
  • Demonstrate advanced vaginal surgery techniques