2 Day Training Workshops in Advanced  Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Introduction

Over five hundred thousand vaginal sling procedures have now been performed around the world since Petros performed the first intravaginal sling in 1986. The concept of creating neoligaments in the pelvis has now been extended to the posterior vaginal compartment and preliminary results for the posterior intravaginal sling are now being followed by Stage 2 studies and controlled trials.

These workshops have been designed to introduce advanced pelvic surgeons to the concepts of the Integral Theory, surgical techniques and the results of over 10 years practical experience of surgery with prostheses.

This surgery has the potential to dramatically expand the opportunities for pelvic surgeons to assist their patients with practical procedures that are minimally invasive, efficacious and low in complications and problems.

Options for Training

As a result of the demand for training the Centre for Pelvic Surgery has conducted workshops in Pelvic Surgery since 2000 with support from The Sydney Adventist Hospital Foundation, and the Association of Vaginal and Incontinence Surgeons . 

Faculty

Dr Bruce Farnsworth , Dr Mark Krieger, Dr Vincent Tse, Dr Darren Gold

Book Early. All foreign registrants will need to organise full NSW Medical Board Registration and insurance to allow hands on participation. 

This will take at least 2 months to arrange.

Format of Course

Each course will commence with live surgery on Wednesday morning followed by lectures and videos on Wednesday afternoon then live surgery all day on Thursday. There will be a dinner on Wednesday night.

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

Retropubic and Transobturator Suburethral Slings, Vaginal Bridge Repair, Lateral Vaginal Repair, Sacrospinous and Arcus Ligament Fixation, Anterior Repair with Mesh, Posterior Intravaginal Sling with Bridge Repair, Posterior Intravaginal Sling with Mesh, Posterior Intravaginal Sling with Pelvicol, Total Vaginal Reconstruction.

Scholarships

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

Fees (ALL FEES IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS)

Two day Workshop in Reconstructive Surgery:  Consultants $1800 inc GST,   Registrars $975 inc GST

Dates

Workshops are held every 4-8 weeks. Dates are subject to change

Further details are available from

Dr Bruce Farnsworth

Centre for Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, PO Box 1094, WAHROONGA 2076

Tel: +61 2 9473 8555   Fax: +61 2 9473 8559

Email: drbruce505@yahoo.com.au

Workshop Tutorials and lectures

Operative Videos and CDs

Workshop Notes

Subsidised accommodation onsite at Sydney Adventist Hospital (subject to availability).

All meals and refreshments

NSW Medical Board Registration is necessary as these are hands on workshops where participants will be able scrub and examine patients during the procedures. Interstate doctors will need to organise temporary registration.

International registrants should send a detailed CV when applying to participate in this course. Subsequently other documentation will be needed so MAKE APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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