Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab (Aug 27 - 28, 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 Aug 27 - 28, 2022 at USF Health, CAMLS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

Course Description:
Minimally Invasive Surgery Course is a hands-on, cadaver-based course for gynecologic doctors who wish to improve their skills in laparoscopic surgery. Participants will be able to practice and learn surgical techniques for safe and efficient total laparoscopic surgery and advanced pelvic dissection. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice laparoscopic suturing skills. Laparoscopic surgical dissection, the effective use of laparoscopic instrumentation, and electrosurgery will all be covered.

Learning Objectives:
In order to complete this annotative seminar, participants should be better able to:
• Discuss pelvic anatomy in relation to Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Choose the appropriate techniques and instruments for use in Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• Use the skills needed to perform laparoscopic suturing or knot tying efficiently.
• Demonstrate the skills required to perform complex benign surgery.
• Learn the skills necessary to manage complications, including basic steps for laparoscopic bladder repair and bowel injury recovery.
• Advanced endometriosis requires demonstration techniques for pelvic sidewall dissection.