AAVIS 2007
Annual Scientific Meeting
Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Adventist Hospital
July 27th-29th, 2007
Minimally invasive vaginal and incontinence surgery according to the Integral Theory- “hands on” practical interactive workshop
Time: 1400 - 1700
Venue: Four Points Sheraton Hotel
The
structure of this workshop is entirely informal. Attendees will be encouraged to
present their experiences and questions.
Chairman
Peter
Ashton (Melbourne)
Faculty
Peter
Ashton (Melbourne)
Ian
Hocking (Adelaide)
Peter
Petros (Perth)
Peter
Richardson (Perth)
The
Integral Theory
states that prolapse and urinary and faecal dysfunction are mainly caused by
connective tissue laxity in the vagina or its supporting ligaments.
Dynamic
Anatomy - function and dysfunction -
Peter Petros
A
brief anatomy of the pelvic floor, and the role of connective tissue structures
in the causation of prolapse, urinary and anorectal dysfunction.
The
history, histology and application of tapes to vaginal and incontinence surgery
How
the use of tapes evolved from the 1950s to today. How the tapes are applied to
reinforce damaged connective tissue structures- Peter Petros.
Diagnosis-
A practical approach to patient assessment and diagnosis of specific anatomical
defects- Ian Hocking
Dr
Hocking will outline his method for assessment of damaged connective tissue.
Actual patient records will be used. The significance of each part of the assessment process will be presented.
Questionnaire, 24 hour diary, pad
testing, urodynamics, dynamic cystourethroscopy, vaginal examination.
Some
Simple Rules for Minimally Invasive Surgery-
Peter Richardson
How
to avoid post-operative pain and urinary retention.
How
to avoid pain and urinary retention
Dissection
technique
Haemostasis
Suturing
technique
Video Session
Dynamic
ultrasound
Urethral
closure
Micturition
“Simulated
operations”1. Outpatient). 2. Operating Room.
Surgery
Anterior
and posterior “tension-free” slings
An
8 year experience- Ian Hocking, faculty.
Tissue
Fixation System for prolapse and incontinence repair- A 3 year experience
Surgical
anatomy and videos of TFS repair - Peter Petros, Peter Richardson, Yuki Sekiguchi And Japanese TFS group,
Workshop places are subject to availability. Register interest with aavisoffice@yahoo.com.au
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