Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab 2022

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab is organized by USF Health’s Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) and will be held from Jan 15 - 16, 2022 at Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Target Audience:
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Gynecologic Surgeons, OB/GYN residents and fellows.

Description:
The minimally invasive surgery course is a cadaver based, hands-on educational course for gynecologic surgeons who desire to advance their skills and knowledge in laparoscopic surgery. Participants will learn and practice surgical techniques for efficient and safe total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced pelvic dissection. A laparoscopic suturing lab will be available throughout the entire course for participants to practice the skills of laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. The course will also cover laparoscopic surgical dissection, effective use of laparoscopic instrumentation, electrosurgery and prevention and repairing of incidental bladder and bowel injuries.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, the participants should be able to:
• Describe pelvic anatomy as it relates to Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Select appropriate surgical techniques and instrumentation for use in Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Apply the skillset needed to efficiently perform laparoscopic suturing and knot tying.
• Demonstrate the skills and techniques necessary to perform complex benign gynecologic surgery.
• Apply skills needed for management of complications including the basic steps of laparoscopic bladder and bowel injury repair.
• Demonstrate techniques utilized in pelvic sidewall dissection required in advanced endometriosis surgery.