Hesperia Hospital, Modena

Training Workshops in Advanced  Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Introduction

Dr Bruce Farnsworth and Dr Daniele Grassi have been conducting Pelvic Surgery Workshops at Hesperia Hospital, Modena since 2001. The advances in surgical technique over the last eight years have led to the development of specialised prostheses that are now available to experienced pelvic surgeons who undergo specialised training.

These workshops have been designed to introduce advanced pelvic surgeons to the third generation prostheses developed by Agency for Medical Innovation (Feldkirk, Austria) based on the concepts of the Integral Theory and the results of over 10 years practical experience of surgery with prostheses.

The AMI Advanced Pelvic Floor Repair system is used to repair defects in pelvic support. A number of specialised prostheses have been developed to target specific focal defects in the Pelvic Floor. These training sessions aim to introduce advanced surgeons to the new prostheses.

Options for Training

The Centre for Pelvic Surgery, Hesperia Hospital, Modena conducts workshops in Pelvic Surgery with support from AMI  and the Association of Vaginal and Incontinence Surgeons . 

Faculty

Dr Bruce Farnsworth , Dr Daniele Grassi

Format of Course

Each course will commence with a lecture on Friday evening at 7.30pm followed by a truly memorable dinner at a restaurant in Modena. Live surgery commences at 8am on Saturday at Hesperia Hospital. The workshop usually concludes at about 2pm.

Course Content

Pelvic Anatomy Review, Physiology of Incontinence including understanding the Integral Theory, Approach to Diagnosis and Assessment of Pelvic Problems, Vaginal Slings, Advanced techniques of  Vaginal Reconstruction, Standardised Clinical Protocols, Research and Evaluation, Role of Prostheses, Dealing with Complications

Procedures Demonstrated

Cystocoele and Rectocoele repair, Total Vaginal Reconstruction with CR Mesh and the AMI Suture instrument.

Scholarships

Limited opportunities exist for a partial or full scholarship to attend these workshops. Contact course organisers for further information.

Fees (ALL FEES IN EURO)

European Workshop in Reconstructive Surgery:  Consultants €599 GST,   Trainees €299    Scholarships are available.

Dates

Workshops are held on an ongoing basis. Dates are subject to change

For further information contact:    

Caroline Brown

Workshop Tutorials and lectures

Operative Videos and CDs

Workshop Notes

All meals and refreshments

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