Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery Symposium (PAGS) 2019

Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery Symposium (PAGS) is organized by Global Academy for Medical Education, LLC and will be held from Dec 12 - 14, 2019 at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

Who Should Attend:
The PAGS annual CME conference is designed for gynecologists, Ob/Gyns, residents in OB/GYN, and subspecialty fellows and Advanced Practice Health Clinicians. Residents are welcome at reduced rates.

Accreditation:
Physician Credit Designation:
The University of Cincinnati designates this Live Activity for 20 AMA PRA CME Category 1 Credits™ and 8 AMA PRA CME Category 1 Credits™ for the Pre-conference Workshops and 3.25 AMA PRA CME Category 1 Credits™ for the P.E.P. Program. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Overview:
The 2019 Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery Symposium (PAGS) is a CME gynecology conference that will consist of lectures and video presentations by renowned experts who will focus on the indications, techniques, and outcomes for a variety of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures both in the operating room and the office and office setting.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this 3 day educational conference, participants should be able to:
• Recognize key anatomic and physiological principles involved in the treatment of pelvic disorders.
• Identify strategies for avoiding and managing urogynecologic and laparoscopic surgical complications.
• Apply techniques and principles in surgery through hands-on experience.
• Recognize the most appropriate routes of surgical and non-surgical routes for various gynecological conditions.
• Explain the most recent developments in robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and open surgery for myomectomy, vulvar and vaginal disorders, endometriosis, hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and vaginal hysterectomy with oophorectomy.
• Describe current tissue extraction/retrieval techniques.
• Discuss nuances, indications, and techniques for single port and vaginal hysterectomy and "conventional" laparoscopy vs. robotic surgery.
• Describe the role of hysteroscopic surgery, including electrosurgical and mechanical techniques.
• Describe current management of chronic pelvic pain in women
• Describe the non-opioid management of pain after benign minimally invasive hysterectomy

Topics to be discussed during PAGS general sessions include:
• Hysterectomy Techniques: Vaginal, Single Port, Robotic, Total Laparoscopic, Morcellation,
• Preserving Level 1 Support: Which Approach is Best?
• Incontinence and Prolapse Surgery
• Avoiding and Managing Complications
• Gynecologic Oncology for the Generalist
• Medical Legal Cases
• Enhanced Recovery after Surgery
• Fibroid Management & Principles of Electrosurgery
• Surgical Tips for Successful Pelvic Surgery Video Session
• Non-Surgical Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
• And much more!

PEP Practice Management Program:
Don't miss the PAGS P.E.P. Program, designed to make your practice more Profitable, Efficient, and Productive
Put more PEP into your practice-and enhance your personal finances!
Credits: 3.25 CME/CE Credits Available
Dates: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Optional Pre-Conference Workshops: Dec 11, 2019

Workshop A: December, 2019, Las Vegas
Energy-based Devices for Hysterectomy and Tissue Extraction Techniques Workshop New!
Credits: 4 CME Credits Available

Workshop B: Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 P.m., Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Hands-on Laparoscopic Suturing Workshop – the “vertical Zone” (Simulation Lab)

Workshop C: Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 P.m., Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Office-based Gynecologic Procedures: the Gynecologist of the Future

Workshop D: Wednesday, December, 2019, 1:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m., Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Hands-on Technical Aspects of Vaginal Hysterectomy & Cystourethroscopy for the Gynecologist.