Surgical Masterclasses in Urogynaecology and Urology

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Suitable for: Consultants, Fellows, Senior Registrars/SpR in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urogynaecology, Urology and Colorectal Surgery.

In light of the recent controversies surrounding the use of mesh in the surgical management of SUI and pelvic organ prolapse, the ASSERT Centre, at UCC will host TWO Surgical Masterclasses which will offer the delegates hands-on experience in managing various complications related to different types of mesh, including trans-vaginal mesh, mesh used for stress incontinence, and mesh in sacrocolpopexy in a simulated operating environment with expert faculty. There will be a designated cadaver per each technique. The number of delegates will be limited to ensure excellent cadaver to delegate ratio (2-3 delegates per cadaver), with a maximum number of delegates being 18. In addition, the simulated operating rooms feature integrated audio-visual facilities to allow real time and post-procedure feedback from expert faculty. Delegates can attend an individual Masterclass but are also open to attend both courses.

Course 1:  Surgical Masterclass in Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence

The ASSERT Centre, at UCC will host a surgical Masterclass which will offer the delegates hands-on experience in surgical management of stress urinary incontinence, including:
Lectures on relevant anatomy and surgical techniques from international expert faculty
Autologous pubovaginal slings
Open Colposuspension
Laparoscopic Colposuspension
Robotic Colposuspension using the Da Vinci robot
Midurethral slings (synthetic and autologous options, eg. sling on a string)
Paraurethral bulking agents
Case Discussions

Course Organisers:
Ms Orfhlaith O’Sullivan
Dr Fadi Salameh

Faculty:
Mr Hugh Flood
Mr James Forde
Mr Geoff McCracken
Prof Eckhard Petri
Prof Christian Philips
Mr Philip Toozs-Hobson
Dr Harry Vervest

Course 2:  Masterclass in the Management of Mesh Complications

The ASSERT Centre, at UCC will host a surgical masterclass which will offer the delegates hands-on experience in surgical management of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse, including:

Lectures on relevant anatomy
Medico-legal aspects in relation to recent controversies
Perineal and trans labial ultrasound and its role in identification of mesh complications
Management of vaginal mesh erosion
Management of mesh erosion into urethra/urinary bladder
Management of midurethral slings’ complications
Role of robotic surgery in management of mesh complications

Case discussions
Course Organisers:
Ms Orfhlaith O’Sullivan
Dr Fadi Salameh

Faculty
Prof Linda Cardozo
Prof Renaud De Tayrac
Mr Ash Monga
Mr Paul Moran
Ms Natalia Price
Mr Stephen Radley
Mr Dudley Robinson
Mr Mark Slack
Dr. Kamil Svabik

Course Prerequisites and Preparation
All delegates will be provided with pre-course material on the 3D4Medical software along with instructions on how to access and use.