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Moh am m e d Bi n Ra s h i d Un i ve rsity
of Me dic ine a n d He a l t h Sci e nces, Dub a i
FEBRUARY 1-2-3 2018
Shift your surgical ambition
to surgical action
C O N G R E S S H A N D B O O K
ORGANIZED BY
TABL E O F CO NT ENTS
Welcome 2-3
Endo Dubai 2018 faculty 4-5
About Dubai, Mohammed Bin Rashid University
8
and Dubai Health Authority
Day 1 Overview 10
Program at a Glance 16-17
Day 2 Overview 18
Day 3 Overview 24
Practical Information 29
Discovering Dubai and the UAE 30-31
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WE LCO M E F ROM T HE CO NG RES S CO-PRE SIDE NTS
Marhaba and Welcome
It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you to
Endo Dubai 2018.
The content had been selected carefully by the
Scientific Committee to share the most updated
knowledge in Minimally Invasive Surgery from
leading experts from around the globe. I thank them
for their effort.
I hope you enjoy your time in Dubai, the most
vibrant city in the Middle East. I wish you a pleasant
stay.
Dr Muna Tahlak
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Latifa
Women a nd Children Hospital in Dubai, UAE
Dear colleagues and friends
I am very pleased to welcome you to Dubai.
With such an international line-up contributing,
Endo Dubai 2018 promises a comprehensive
scientific program with innovative and attractive live
demonstrations, debates on clinical cases and hot
topics.
This is a unique opportunity to share knowledge and
learn from each other. I look forward to meeting you.
Pr Ja cq ues Donnez
Director of the SRI (Infertility Research Unit) in
Brussels, Belgium
2
W E LCO M E F ROM T HE S C I ENT I FI C COM MITTE E CHA IR
Thank you for joining us for what promises to be the
major event on minimal invasive surgery in the
region.
Endo Dubai is a highly engaging and interactive
event. We have designed a unique, rich and diverse
program with both highly scientific and practical
subjects.
You will have the opportunity to interact with
well-known surgeons from around the world during
expert panels, hand-on sessions, a surgical
marathon, plenary sessions, video communications
and much more.
The psychological aspect is not overlooked and
many lectures will reflect this dimension of our
specialty.
Effectiveness, efficiency and economy will be the key
words of this event.
I really hope that you will enjoy these 3 days and
take home practical tips that will help you in your
daily practice.
See you in the sessions!
Pr Arnaud Wattiez
Head of the Gyneco logy Depa rtment at the
Latifa Women and Children Hospital in
Dubai, UAE & MI S Academy Founder
Rihab Awad
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecol ogist at
Dubai Healthcare City
Mohamed Ibrahim
Director of the Endoscopy Unit at the
ALEX-KIEL Hospital of the University of Kiel
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E N DO D U BA I 2018 FAC ULT Y
PRESIDENTS Pr Awatif Juma Albahar, Medical Director, Senior
Consultant Obstetrics/Gynecology & Reproductive
Dr Muna Tahlak, CEO, Latifa Women and Endocrinology, Dubai Gynecology & Fertility
Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE Centre, UAE
Pr Jacques Donnez, Director of the SRI (Infertility Dr Barbara Lawrenz, Consultant Obstetrics,
Research Unit), Brussels, Belgium Gynecology & IVF, IVI Middle East Clinic, UAE
Dr Bedayah Yaser Amro, OBGYN specialist,
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Pr Benoit Rabischong, Professor of University
Pr Arnaud Wattiez, Head of the Gynecology and Hospital Practitioner at the University
Department at the Latifa Women and Children Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, France
Hospital, Dubai, UAE & MIS Academy Founder
Dr Bindu Isaac, OBGYN specialist, Latifa Women
Dr Rihab Awad, Consultant Obstetrician and
and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Gynecologist at Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai,
UAE Dr Brice Rodriguez, Consultant in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Fulwood Hall Hospital, Preston, UK
Dr Mohamed Ibrahim, Director of the Endoscopy
Unit at the ALEX-KIEL Hospital, University of Pr Caterina Exacoustos, Associate Professor of
Kiel, Alexandria, Egypt Ob/Gyn at the University of Rome Tor Vergata,
Italy
FAC U LT Y Dr Eric Leblanc, Head of the Department of
Gynecologic Oncology, the Oscar Lambret
Pr Anna Novosad, Obstretrician-Gynecologist, Cancer Center, Lille, France
Universal clinic Oberig, Ukraine Pr Errico Zupi, Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn in
Dr Abeer Amar, Consultant in Obstetrics and the Department of Biomedicine, University of
Gynecology at Latifa Hospital, Dubai, UAE Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Dr Alberto Vasquez, Reproductive Endoscopic Dr Faiza Badawi Mahgoub, OBGYN specialist,
Surgery Specialist, IVI Barcelona and IVI Madrid Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Clinics, Spain Dr Filipa Osório, Consultant in Obstetrics and
Pr Alessandra Graziottin, Director of the Centre Gynecology at the Hospital da Luz, Lisbon,
of Gynecology and Medical Sexology at the Portugal
Hospital San Raffaele, Milan, Italy Dr Gabriele Centini, Clinical Researcher at the
Pr Alexandr Popov, Head of Department University of Siena, Hospital Santa Maria alle
Endoscopic Surgery in the Moscow Regional Scotte, Italy
Scientific Research Institute of Obstetrics and Dr Grigoris Grimbizis, Director of the 1st
Gynecology, Russia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of
Dr Amal Al Qedrah, Consultant in Obstetrics and Aristotle’s University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Gynecology, Latifa Women and Children
Dr Haroutyoun Margossian, Urogynecology &
Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Latifa Hospital ,
Dr Anastasia Ussia, Founder and Director of the Dubai
Gruppo Italo-Belga for Endometriosis &
Dr Helder Ferreira, Head of the Minimally
Advanced Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgery
Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Unit, Centro
Dr Antoine Watrelot, Director of the Hospitalar Universitário, Porto, Portugal
Endometriosis Center, Lyon, France
Dr Henri Clavé, Gynecologic surgeon, Clinic Saint
Dr Antonio Setubal, Director of the Department
George, Nice, France
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital da Luz,
Lisbon, Portugal Dr Hossein Asefjah, Obstetrician & Gynecologist,
Teheran, Iran
Mr Armando Romeo, Education and Training
Director for South America, Karl Storz Pr Igno Siebert, Gynecological endoscopic
Dr Aswad Saad, Chief of Gynecological Oncology surgeon, endometriosis & fertility specialist,
Division and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Cape Town, South Africa
Department, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE 4
Dr Istvan Argai, OBGYN specialist in the Dr Nighat Aftab, OBGYN specialist, Latifa
University of Debrecen Clinical Center Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pr Philippe Koninckx, Professor of OBGYN at KU
Hungary Leuven University, Belgium
Dr Jacques Hamou, Consultant in Obstetrics and Dr Razan Nasir, OBGYN specialist and member
Gynecology at the University Hospital Antoine of the Endometriosis Care Centre at the Latifa
Béclère and Port Royal, Paris, France Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Pr Jöerg Keckstein, Professor at University Ulm Dr Resad Paya Pasic, Professor of Obstetrics and
and Consultant at UKT University, Tübingen, Gynecology and Director of the Fellowship in
Germany Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery,
Dr Jonathon Solnik, Head of Gynaecology and University of Louisville, USA
Minimally Invasive Surgery at Mount Sinai Pr Revaz Botchorishvili, Consultant in the
Hospital, Toronto, Canada Department of Gynecological Surgery at
Dr Joseph Nassif, Associate Professor at the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, France
American University of Beirut Medical Center, Dr Rosanne Kho, Director, Benign Gyn Surgery,
Lebanon Cleveland Clinic, USA
Pr Karl Miller Dr Rouba Murtada, Obstetrician & Gynecologist,
Dr Keith Isaacson, Director of Minimally Invasive Paris University Hospital, France
Gynecologic Surgery and Infertility, Newton Dr Rudi Campo, Clinical Director of the Leuven
Wellesley Hospital, USA Institute for Fertility and Embryology, Belgium
Dr Kotsev Strahil, Senior Consultant Pr Saeed Alborzi, Head of Gynecology,
anesthesiologist at the Latifa Women and Endoscopy and Endometriosis at Madar-O-
Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE Kodak Hospital, Iran
Pr Leila Adamyan, Vice-Director of the National Pr Sara Brucker, Deputy Executive Medical
Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Director of the Research Centre for Women’s
Gynecology and Perinatology, Russia Health at Tuebingen University Hospital,
Pr Liselotte Mettler, Executive Director of the Germany
International Academy of Human Reproduction Dr Sawsan As-Sanie, Associate Professor and
Dr Litty Paulose, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Director of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Dubai, UAE Program, University of Michigan, USA
Mrs. Lone Hummelshoj, Secretary General of the Pr Serguei Shtirov, Russia
World Endometriosis Society Dr Shahrzad Ansari, Senior Gynecologist, Mehr
Dr Marco Puga, Gynecologist Oncologist at the Hospital IVF Center, Tehran, Iran
University of Chile Clinical Hospital, Santiago, Dr Shailesh Puntambekar, Director of the Galaxy
Chile Care Laparoscopy Institute, Pune, India
Pr Mauricio Simoes Abrao, Associate Professor Dr Shaima Ebrahim Al Suwaidi, Specialist in
and Director of the Endometriosis Division, Sao Obstetrics and Gynecology, Latifa Women and
Paulo University Medical School, Brazil Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr Meenu Agarwal, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Pr Stefano Bettocchi, Head of the Gynecologic
Morpheus Bliss Fertility Center, Pune, India Endoscopic Service, University Aldo Moro, Bari,
Pr Michel Cosson, Medical director of the UNF3S Italy
French Digital University, France Dr William Kondo, Gynecologist and
Pr Michel Mueller, Head of the Division of laparoscopic gynecology specialist, Sugisawa
Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology, Medical Center, Brazil
University Hospital Insel, Bern, Switzerland Dr Zuhdi Khalid Nagshabandi, Gynecologist,
Dr Nadia Al Sawahli, Head of the Gynecology Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Department and Consultant Obstetrician &
Gynecologist, Al Garhoud Private Hospital,
Dubai, UAE
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MIS Academy is the proud organizer of ENDO Dubai 2018. MIS Academy is dedicated
to excellence in gynecological surgery, offering high-quality hands-on training and
leading scientific events on minimally invasive surgery in Dubai. Created by Pr Arnaud
Wattiez, a pioneer of laparoscopy in the OB-GYN realm, MIS Academy brings together
world-renowned experts and medical authorities to help gynecologic surgeons
continuously improve their surgical practice.
MIS Academy is the first of its kind professional training centre in minimally invasive
gynecological surgery in the United Arab Emirates. The courses are designed to help
professionals develop their surgical skills and stay ahead of the curve. Each course
explores the specifics of a procedure or theme, through a two-day workshop combining
theory and practical training.
Courses are based on the European Academy of Gynecological Surgery standards.
Successful completion is recognized by a Bachelor in Endoscopy, Minimal Invasive
Gynecological Surgeon (MIGS) or Master Level diploma depending on prior experience.
FTY
www.mis-academy.com
ACK N OWL EDG MENTS
The organizers of Endo Dubai 2018 wish to
extend their thanks to the following companies
for their support.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
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A B O U T D U BA I A BOUT DUBA I HE A LTH AUTH OR ITY
(DHA )
With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, VISION
beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping
Towards a healthier and happier community.
malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a
thriving business community, Dubai receives
MISSION
millions of leisure and business visitors each year
from around the world. These visitors can benefit Transforming Dubai into a leading healthcare
from a range of services and a local infrastructure destination by fostering innovative and
that help make any trip to Dubai smooth and integrated care models and by enhancing
hassle-free. community engagement.
Dubai has a warm, sunny climate that is ideal for VA L U E S
tourism, with mild temperatures for most of the Consumer centricity - To prioritize the individual
year and a low rainfall. Summer temperatures in experience in the care delivery process through a
July and August can reach highs of around 45ºC coordinated set of services that are tailored to
(113ºF) with high humidity, making this the least the needs, safety and preferences of the
comfortable time of year to visit in terms of consumers, their families and their caregivers.
climate. Individuals, with their families and careers should
be involved in decisions about their care and
English is widely spoken in Dubai, and as all treatment.
restaurant menus, road signs and other Efficiency - To maximize the value of healthcare
information is usually presented in both English services delivered by pursuing efficiency and
and Arabic. appropriate allocation and utilization of
resources.
The local currency is the dirham – AED. Engaged and motivated workforce - To create a
work environment that can motivate and attract
talented healthcare workforce. The aim is to
create engaged, attentive and accomplished
A B O U T M O H A MED B I N RAS HI D workforce that provides distinctive and
UNI V E R S IT Y compassionate care and foster patient trust.
Accountability and transparency - To be
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine accountable for delivering high quality healthcare
and Health Sciences (MBRU) was named after services and accountable for the communities
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al served. A system of responsibility and
Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of accountability should be put in place to track the
the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. At MBRU, the aim is process of health related decisions and ensure
to be a leading medical and health sciences that the process and results are transparent and
university, and that is why the university was clear to the public, patients, healthcare
established on an integrated platform that workforce and the communities served.
supports healthcare education, research, and Innovation - To embrace an innovative and
early clinical practice for students and faculty. interdisciplinary approach to clinical care that
strives to enhance the lives of the communities
The mission of the university is to advance health served.
in the UAE and the region through an innovative Excellence - To aspire to the highest standards of
and integrated academic health system, that is excellence and professionalism in the provision
nationally responsive and globally connected, of care.
serving individuals and communities.
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www.mis-academy.comDAY 1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 ST (DAY 1)
Auditorium Lecture Hall 2 Lecture Hall 3 Case Method Hall Lecture Hall 1
(ground)
Welcome by
Pr Arnaud Wattiez
09:00 - 10:30 08:30 - 10:30 08:30 - 10:30
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session:
Suturing Hysteroscopy Innovative Solutions
KARL STORZ Medtronic from Access to
SU RG IC AL M AR AT HO N
Closure
Chair: Armando Romeo Dr Solnik &
Ethicon
Dr Campo
C o f f e eC oBfrfeeaek B( r1e0a. k3 0( 1- 0 1: 31 0. 0 -0 )1 1 : 0 0 )
11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session:
Suturing Hysteroscopy Innovative Solutions
KARL STORZ Medtronic from Access to
Closure
Chair: Armando Romeo Dr Solnik &
Ethicon
Dr Campo
Lunch at Atrium (12:30 - 14:00)
14:00 - 15:30 14:00 - 15-:30 14:00 - 15:30 14:00 - 15:30
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: HOT session:
Suturing Hysteroscopy - Hysterectomy Innovative Solutions
KARL STORZ Intra-Uterine Bigatti TLH from Access to
Shaver Medtronic Closure
Chair: Armando Romeo KARL STORZ Ethicon
Dr Solnik & Dr Nassif
Trainers: Dr Campo,
Dr Grimbizis,
Pr Bettochi, Dr Ansari,
Dr Hamou
Coffee Break (15:30 - 16:00)
16:00 - 17:30 16:00 - 17:30 16:00 - 16:45 16:00 - 17:30
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: HOT session:
Suturing Hysteroscopy - Hysterectomy Innovative Solutions
KARL STORZ Intra-Uterine Bigatti TLH from Access to
RUSSIAN SPEAKING Shaver Medtronic Closure
KARL STORZ Ethicon
Chair: Armando Romeo Dr Solnik & Dr Nassif
Trainers: Dr Campo,
Dr Grimbizis,
Pr Bettochi, Dr Ansari,
Dr Hamou
18:15 - 18:30
Closing Lecture
Keynote Lecture
Cocktail (19:00)
10S U RG IC A L M A R AT HO N OV ERVI EW
Day 1: Thursday, February 1st 2018
The surgical marathon aims to offer delegates Every session will be chaired by another expert
more than 10 hours of continuous surgical who will organize the discussion and encourage
education through the mean of unedited videos. debate and questions.
Worldwide recognized experts will demonstrate
their techniques and surgical strategy.
08:0 0 to 0 8 : 3 0 Welcome and introductory comments by Pr Arnaud Wattiez
08:3 0 to 0 9 : 3 0 Navigating the pelvic anatomy
with Pr Shailesh Puntambekar
Chair: Pr Benoit Rabischong
09:3 0 to 1 0 : 3 0 Exploring the route of the ureter and the rules of its dissection
with Dr Filipa Osorio
Chair: Dr Marco Puga
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 3 0 Using ICG for sentinel nodes technique
with Pr Michel Mueller
Chair: Dr Zuhdi Khalid
11:3 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Dissection of the medial spaces for sacrocolpopexy
with Pr Revaz Botchorosvili
Chair: Dr Haroutyoun Margossian
12:3 0 to 1 3 : 3 0 Strategy in deep endometriosis
with Dr Antonio Setubal
Chair: Pr Shailesh Puntambekar
13:3 0 to 1 4 : 3 0 Dissection of the neural bundles in the pelvis
with Pr Benoit Rabischong
Chair: Dr Anastassia Ussia
14:3 0 to 1 5 : 3 0 Dealing with bowel endometriosis
with Pr Joerg Keckstein
Chair: Pr Arnaud Wattiez
15:3 0 to 1 6 : 3 0 Alternative energies to dissect the pelvis
with Dr William Kondo
Chair: Pr Revaz Botchorisvili
16:3 0 to 1 7 : 3 0 Anterior and posterior vaginal Sacrospinous suspension
with Pr Michel Cosson
Chair: Dr Faiza Badawi Mahgoub
17:3 0 to 1 8 1 5 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
with Dr. Paya Pasic
Chair: Pr Arnaud Wattiez
18:1 5 to 1 8 : 3 0 Closing lecture: dealing with a frozen pelvis
with Pr Arnaud Wattiez
11HOT S ES S IO N S OVERVI EW
Day 1: Thursday, February 1st 2018 malignant uterine diseases - What are the
Registration is required to participate in a HOT advantages of using the TLH method?
Session. Please check availability with the With Dr Jonathon Solnik (25mn)
Information Desk. • Improving outcomes through TLH with
advance energy vessel sealing technology
MEDTRONIC HOT SESSION : one patient at a time (25 mn) with Dr
HYSTEROSCOPY Joseph Nassif
• TLH Case Review - Understand the
2 s e s sio ns: 0 8 :3 0 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 1 2 : 3 0
benefits, risks, and challenges of TLH (25
L EC T U R E HALL 3 mn) with Dr Joseph Nassif
• Product Introduction - vessel sealing
Mechanical Hysteroscopic tissue removal (mHTR) technology (45 mn)
allows a see-and-treat approach to intra uterine
pathology. This HOT session offers a review of the ETHICON HOT SESSION:
mHTR benefits for different indications and speaks I N N OVAT I V E S O L U T I O N S
to the advantages of new technology enabling FROM ACCESS TO CLOSURE
office hysteroscopy.
4 s e s s i on s : 0 8 : 3 0 – 1 0 : 3 0 ; 1 1 : 0 0 – 1 2 : 3 0 ;
14:00 – 15:30 & 16:00 – 17:30
A hands on session will run in the second half of the
workshop where participants will experience the LECTU RE HA L L 1
newly launched Truclear system in the region by Together, we can enhance patient care and
Medtronic through a virtual simulation and actual outcomes to enable happier and healthier women.
product experience. Our comprehensive approach helps achieve the
goal of best outcomes and well-being for patients.
Agenda:
• The Evolution of hysteroscopy and This session is designed for gynecologists who
Revolution of mechanical tissue with Dr want to expand their knowledge and skills through
Jonathon Solnik (20mn) didactic and hands-on sessions regarding the latest
• mHTR in management of AUB with Dr advances in minimally invasive and open
Rudy Campo (20 mn) gynecologic surgery. The interactive sessions will
• mHTR role in sub-fertility treatment with review Surgical innovations that help you meet the
Dr Jonathon Solnik (20mn) demanding needs of every critical step of
• Office hysteroscopy with Dr Jonathan gynecologic surgery.
Solnik (20mn)
• Hands on session (1h40) Curriculum will focus on the following topics:
MEDTRONIC HOT SESSION : -Achieve optimal sealing and hemostasis and
HYSTERECTOMY – TLH minimize damage to surrounding tissues.
2 s e s sio ns: 1 4 :0 0 – 15:30 & 16:00 – 1 7 : 3 0 • HARMONIC® HD 1000i Shears
• HARMONIC ACE®+7 Shears with
C ASE ME T HO D HALL
Advanced Hemostasis
The TLH workshop is oriented to gynecologists • ENSEAL® G2 Articulating Tissue Sealer
who want to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy. It • ENSEAL® X1 Large Jaw
comprises basic knowledge as well as description
of the detailed TLH technique. It will help HCP - Achieving adjunctive hemostasis
participants to understand-TLH tips and tricks and • SURGICEL SNoW™ Absorbable Hemostat
choose the most suitable energy device to a given • SURGIFLO® Hemostatic Matrix Kit
patient while reducing the length of stay. Target
population is residents in ob/gyn, gynecologists - Secure wound closure and address a known risk
with basic knowledge in MIS and gynecologists factor for surgical site infection
with advanced skills. • Plus Antbacterial Sutures
• STRATAFIX™ Spiral Knotless Tissue
Agenda: Control Device
• Route of hysterectomy to treat benign and
13H OT S E S S IO N S OVERVI EW
KARL STORZ HOT SESSION: KARL STORZ HOT SESSION:
SUTURING HYSTEROSCOPY
4 s e s sio ns: 0 9 :0 0 – 10:30; 11:00 – 12: 3 0 ; - INTRA-UTERINE BIGATTI
1 4: 00 – 1 5 :3 0 & 16:00 – 17:30 (Rus s i a n S H AV E R
s p e a k ing se ssio n) 2 s e s s i on s : 1 4 : 0 0 – 1 5 : 3 0 & 1 6 : 00 – 1 7 : 3 0
L EC T U R E HALL 1 LECTU RE HA L L 3
Chair : Mr Armando Romeo Faculty among : Dr Campo, Dr Grimbizis,
Faculty among : Dr Puga, Dr Centini, Dr Nasir, Pr Bettochi, Dr Ansari, Dr Hamou
Dr Amro, Dr Alsuwaidi, Dr Ferreira, Dr Argai,
Dr Nassir Operative Hysteroscopy is still only performed
by few gynecologists using conventional
These sessions will offer 90-minutes of suturing resection. With the purpose of making Operative
training. Each session is open to up to twenty Hysteroscopy accessible to a larger number of
people (2 per station) and lead by three tutors who gynecologists, KARL STORZ has developed a
will be different from one session to another.
new shaving concept, that allows easy, fast,
Sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve
precise and safe treatment of different uterine
basis according to registration.
pathologies (polyps, myoma…etc.).
Each workshop will provide a complete knowledge
of the fundamentals of laparoscopic suturing, The participants will be introduced to the future
through a thorough and structured practical of Operative Hysteroscopy: The Intra-uterine
course. Specific attention will be given to the BIGATTI Shaver (IBS®), where they will discover
review and practice of the fundamental concepts from the renowned experts, why Operative
and theories of stitching: Hysteroscopy is not only reserved for the experts
anymore, and everyone can start to treat the
• Ergonomic
different intra-uterine pathologies with
• Instrumentation
confidence.
• Techniques of loading and orientating the
Needle
• The perfect stitch
The session will start with a didactic presentation
addressing the new technology, its indications
The hands-on workshop will last ninety minutes and advantages. The second part of the
during which attendees will learn: workshop is reserved for experimental hands-on,
where participants will have the opportunity to
The principles and techniques of knotting: experience the IBS® on animal specimen and get
to learn the tips & tricks from renowned users.
• Theories of knot: Half knot, half
hitch, flat knot, and complete knot
• Techniques of the intra and
extracorporeal knotting
• Blocking sequence
The clinical applications of suturing in gynecology.
Trainees will be exposed to diverse situations
replicating the typical challenges encountered
during surgery:
• Different angles, sutures and needles
• Use of dominant and non-dominant hand
• Direct and reverse stitches
• Simple and running sutures
• Application in diverse tissues (PADS,
animal model)
• Timing
15P ROG R A M AT A G LANC E
T H U R S D AY , F E B R U A R Y 1 ST ( D AY 1 )
Auditorium Lecture Hall 2 Lecture Hall 3 Case Method Hall Lecture Hall 1 Auditorium
(ground) (ground)
08:30 - 10:00
Plenary 1:
Welcome by Hysteroscopy 1
Pr Arnaud Wattiez Chairs: Dr Campo &
Dr El Qedrah
09:00 - 10:30 08:30 - 10:30 08:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 10:15
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: Official opening
Suturing Hysteroscopy Innovative Solutions ceremony by DHA
Chairman
KARL STORZ Medtronic from Access to
S U RG I CAL M A R ATHO N
Closure
Chair: Armando Romeo Dr Solnik & 10:15 - 10:30
Ethicon
Dr Campo Dr Tahlak Speech
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11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: Plenary 2:
Suturing Hysteroscopy Innovative Solutions Hysterectomy
KARL STORZ Medtronic from Access to
Chairs: Dr Osorio &
Closure
Chair: Armando Romeo Dr Solnik & Dr Faiza Badawi
Ethicon
Dr Campo Mahgoub
Lunch at Atrium (12:30 - 14:00)
14:00 - 15:30 14:00 - 15:30 14:00 - 15:30 14:00 - 15:30 13:30 - 14:30
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: Ethicon Symposium
Suturing Hysteroscopy Hysterectomy Innovative Solutions
KARL STORZ Intra Uterine Bigatti TLH from Access to
Shaver Medtronic Closure 14:30 - 16:00
Chair: Armando Romeo Plenary 3:
KARL STORZ Ethicon
Dr Solnik & Dr Nassif Communications
Trainers: Dr Campo,
Dr Grimbizis, Chairs: Pr Wattiez &
Pr Bettochi, Dr Ansari, Pr Koninckx
Dr Hamou
Coffee Break (15:30 - 16:00)
16:00 - 17:30 16:00 - 17:30 16:00 - 16:45 16:00 - 17:30 16:30 - 18:00
HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: HOT session: Plenary 4:
Suturing Hysteroscopy Hysterectomy Innovative Solutions Adenomyosis
KARL STORZ Intra Uterine Bigatti TLH from Access to
Chairs: Dr Grimbizis &
RUSSIAN SPEAKING Shaver Medtronic Closure
Dr Shaima Alsuwaidi
KARL STORZ Ethicon
Chair: Armando Romeo
Trainers: Dr Campo,
Dr Grimbizis,
Pr Bettochi, Dr Ansari,
Dr Hamou
18:15-18:30 18:00 - 19:00
Closing Lecture
Closing Lecture Video corner &
expert critical analysis
Keynote Lecture Chairs: Dr Pasic
Keynote &
Lecture
Pr Siebert
Cocktail (19:00)
16FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 ND (DAY 2) S AT U R D AY , F E B R U A R Y 3 RD ( D AY 3 )
Lecture Hall 5 Case Method Hall Lecture Hall 4 Auditorium Lecture Hall 5 Case Method Hall
(ground)
08:30 - 10:00 08:30 - 10:00 08:30 - 09:00
Oncology Tutorial 1: Keynote lecture:
Laparoscopic Welcome
Pelvic pain:bythe
Chairs: Dr Leblanc sacrocolpopexy Pr Arnaud Wattiez
patient in the center
& Dr Saad of the picture
with Pr Botchorochvili
with Dr As-Sanie
09:00 - 10:30 09:00 - 10:30 09:00 - 10:30
Plenary 5: Video Tutorial 5:
Endometriosis 1: communications Supported by
from understanding Medtronic:
to diagnosis Chairs: Dr Setubal & Hysterectomy from
Dr Nasir simple to complex
Chairs: Pr Zuppi &
Dr Sawahli with Dr Osorio,
Dr Ferreira & Dr Clavé
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11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30
Tutorial 2: Free communications Plenary 6: Patient Safety and Tutorial 6:
Adnexal Pathology Hysteroscopic- - Abstracts Endometriosis 2, operative risk Lymphadenectomy
morcellation and infertility and management made simple - ICG
Chairs: Dr Ferreira & Chairs: Dr Centini &
alternatives fertility preservation
Dr Tahlak Pr Rabischong Chairs: Pr Brucker & with Dr Puga &
with Dr Hamou & Chairs: Dr Isaacson & Dr Awad Pr Mueller
Dr Campo Dr Al Bahar
Lunch at Atrium (12:30 - 13:30) Lunch at Atrium (12:30 - 13:30)
14:00 - 16:00 14:00 - 16:30 13:30 - 14:30
Hysteroscopy 2 Tutorial 3 supported Medtronic Symposium:
by Ethicon: Update in MIS
Chairs: Pr Bettochi & Surgeons do not
Dr Paulose know what they don’t 14:30 - 16:00 14:30 - 16:00 14:30 - 16:30
know on Energies! Plenary 7: Uterine and vaginal Tutorial 7:
Endometriosis 3, malformation The ureter
with Pr Botchorochvili Endometriosis is a
& Dr Ferreira social disease Chairs: Pr Adamyan with Pr Rabischong &
& Dr Amar Dr Nasir
Chairs: Pr Koninckx
& Dr Nighat
Coffee Break (16:00 - 16:30) Coffee Break (16:00 - 16:30)
16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00
Clinical Cases: Tutorial 3: Russian-speaking Plenary 8: Implementing a Tutorial 8:
Challenge the Laparoscopic Section: Endometriosis 4, pathway for day- Fibroids/ICG
experts complications Endometriosis case hysterectomy
With Dr Awad &
Chairs: surgical technique
Chairs: Dr Puga & with Dr Centini Chairs: Dr Pasic & Dr Mohamed
Pr Botchorishvili & and outcomes
Dr Vasquez Dr Strahil Ibrahim
Pr Popov
Chairs: Dr Ussia &
Pr Alborzi
End of sessions (18:00)
End of sessions (19:00)
Gala Dinner (20:00-22:00) Faculty Dinner (20:00-22:00)DAY 2
F R I D AY , F E B R U A R Y 2 ND ( D AY 2 )
Auditorium Lecture Hall 5 Case Method Hall Lecture Hall 4
(ground)
08:30 - 10:00 08:30 - 10:00 08:30 - 10:00
Plenary 1: Welcome Oncology
by Tutorial 1:
Hysteroscopy 1 Pr Arnaud Wattiez Laparoscopic
Chairs: Dr Campo & Chairs: Dr Leblanc sacrocolpopexy
Dr El Qedrah & Dr Saad
with Pr Botchorochvili
10:00 - 10:15
Official opening
ceremony by DHA
Chairman
10:15 - 10:30
Dr Tahlak Speech
Coffee Break (10:30 - 11:00)
11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30
Plenary 2: Tutorial 2: Free communications
Hysterectomy Adnexal Pathology Hysteroscopic- - Abstracts
morcellation and
Chairs: Dr Osorio & Chairs: Dr Ferreira & Chairs: Dr Centini &
alternatives
Dr Faiza Badawi Dr Tahlak Pr Rabischong
Mahgoub with Dr Hamou &
Dr Campo
Lunch at Atrium (12:30 - 13:30)
13:30 - 14:30 14:00 - 16:00 14:00 - 16:30
Ethicon Symposium Hysteroscopy 2 Tutorial 3 supported
by Ethicon:
Chairs: Pr Bettochi & Surgeons do not
14:30 - 16:00
Dr Paulose know what they don’t
Plenary 3:
Communications know on Energies!
Chairs: Pr Wattiez & with Pr Botchorochvili
Pr Koninckx & Dr Ferreira
Coffee Break (16:00 - 16:30)
16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00
Plenary 4: Clinical Cases: Tutorial 3: Russian-speaking
Adenomyosis Challenge the Laparoscopic Section
experts complications
Chairs: Dr Grimbizis &
Chairs:
Dr Shaima Alsuwaidi Chairs: Dr Puga & with Dr.Centini
Pr Botchorishvili &
Dr Vasquez
Pr Popov
18:00 - 19:00
Video corner &
expert critical analysis
Chairs: Dr Pasic &
Pr Siebert
End of sessions (19:00)
Gala Dinner (20:00-22:00)
18S CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
Day 2: Friday, February 2nd 2018
AUDITORIUM
08:3 0 to 1 0 : 0 0 Plenary session 1: Hysteroscopy 1
CHAIRS: DR RUD I CAMPO ( B EL G IU M) & D R AMAL EL Q ED RAH ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
08:30 The normal and abnormal Uterus: is there a definition? Dr Grigoris Grimbizis (Greece)
08:45 The hysteroscopic digital clinic Dr Rudi Campo (Belgium)
09:00 Outpatient hysteroscopy tips and tricks Pr Stefano Bettochi (Italy)
09:15 How to deal with suspicious endometrial lesions Dr Bindu Isaac (UAE)
09:30 Endometrial ablation History or present Dr Jacques Hamou (France)
09:45 Discussion All experts
10:0 0 to 1 0 : 1 5 Official opening ceremony with His Excellency Humaid Al Qutami, Chairman of
the Board and Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
10:1 5 to 1 0 : 3 0 Implementing a Minimal Invasive Surgery in the UAE : A beneficial challenge!
by Dr Muna Tahlak, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Latifa Women and
Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 0 0 Coffee break
11:0 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Plenary session 2: Hysterectomy
CHAIRS: DR F IL IPA O S O RIO ( PO RT UG AL ) & D R FAIZ A B ADAW I MAH G O U B ( UA E )
Time Title Speaker
11:00 Difficult situations and ways to proceed: how to make the impossible possible? Pr Arnaud Wattiez (UAE)
11:15 Biomechanical simulation on prolapse surgery. Do models predict the future? Pr Michel Cosson (France)
11:30 Mini laparoscopic hysterectomy: the future? Dr Helder Ferreira (Portugal)
11:45 Vaginal hysterectomy using vessel sealing devices: a new technique! Dr Henri Clavé (France)
12:00 The woman in the mirror. Pr Alessandra Graziottin (Italy)
12:20 Discussion All experts
19S CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
Day 2: Friday, February 2nd 2018
AUDITORIUM
13:3 0 to 1 4 : 3 0 Ethicon symposium, “Feel the Change through Innovation”
Faculty: Pr Karl Miller
Chair: Pr Arnaud Wattiez
Ethicon welcomes you to its Symposium “Feel the Change through Innovation”.
This interactive workshop is focused on surgical excellence in laparoscopic and
open procedures. It will demonstrate how to use innovation for better patient
outcomes.
14:3 0 to 1 6 : 0 0 Plenary 3: Communications
CHAIRS: P R ARNAU D WAT T IEZ ( UAE) & PR. PH IL IPPE KO N INCKX ( B EL G I U M )
Time Title Speaker
Role of Office Hysteroscopy as Diagnostic Tool and
14:30 Treatment Evaluation for Female Genital Tuberculosis Dr Danny Maesadatu
14:40 Surgical repair of isthmocele: Feasibility and results of three surgical approaches Dr Elie Vesale
Postoperative pain relief after abdominal hysterectomy:
14:50 Transdermal buprenorphine versus injectable tramadol Dr Jyothi Shetty
Diagnosis, Management and Outcome of Uterine Septum Among
15:00 Omani Women with Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriages Dr Maha Al Khaduri
The use of the hysteroresectoscopy for older women as a
15:10 method of wound diagnostics of endometrial cancer Dr Olga Tyan
15:20 Introducing a new technique for excision of endometriotic nodule in bowel Dr Roya Padmehr
“Standardized” apical fixation - laparoscopic bilateral uterosacral ligament
15:30 replacement: defined material of defined shape at defined fixation sites. Dr Sebastian Ludwig
15:40 Unexpected encounters with ureters Dr Suku George
16:3 0 to 1 8 : 0 0 Plenary 4: Adenomyosis
CHAIRS: DR GRIG O RIS G RIMB IZ IS ( G REECE) & D R S H AIMA AL S UWAID I ( UA E )
Time Title Speaker
16:30 Prevalence and diagnosis: Do we have a classification? Dr Shaima Alsuwaidi (UAE)
16:45 Imaging of adenomyosis Dr Caterina Exacoustos (Italy)
17:00 Combined hysteroscopic and ultrasound approach in the diagnosis Dr Rudi Campo (Belgium)
17:15 The true impact of Adenomyosis: is there a role for surgical therapy? Dr Keith Isaacson (USA)
17:30 Hysteroscopic treatment Dr Jacques Hamou (France)
17:45 Laparoscopic treatment Dr Brice Rodriguez (UK)
18:0 0 to 1 9 : 0 0 Video corner and expert critical analysis
Chairs: Dr Paya Pasic (USA) & Pr Igno Siebert (South Africa)
The five best videos submitted to Endo Dubai 2018 will be shown and discussed
by experts.
20S CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
Day 2: Friday, February 2nd 2018
LECTURE HALL 5
08:3 0 to 1 0 : 0 0 Oncology
CHAIRS: DR ERIC L EB L ANC ( F RANCE) & D R AS WAD SAAD ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
08:30 Laparoscopic management of borderline tumors Dr Marco Puga (Chili)
08:45 Update in Endometrial Cancer Dr Eric Leblanc (France)
09:00 Benefits, Indications and techniques in sentinel lymph node Dr Zuhdi Khalid (UAE)
09:15 Tips and tricks in radical hysterectomy Pr Shailesh Puntambekar (India)
09:30 Paraaortic lymphadenectomy: lessons learned after 1.000 cases Dr Eric Leblanc (France)
09:45 Discussion All experts
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 0 0 Coffee break
11:0 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Adnexal Pathology
CHAIRS: DR HEL D ER F ERREIRA ( PO RT UG AL ) & D R MUNA TAH L AK ( UA E )
Time Title Speaker
11:00 Laparoscopic management of suspicious tumors Dr Marco Puga (Chili)
11:15 Tubal surgery in infertile patients Dr Antoine Watrelot (France)
11:30 Is there still a place for a conservative surgical treatment of an ectopic pregnancy Dr Bedaya Yasir Amro (UAE)
11:45 Laparoscopic management of tubo-ovarian abscess Dr Joseph Nassif (Lebanon)
12:00 Conservative management in twisted adnexa: when? Dr Muna Tahlak (UAE)
12:15 Discussion All experts
12:3 0 to 1 3 : 3 0 Lunch at Atrium
14:3 0 to 1 6 : 0 0 Hysteroscopy 2
CHAIRS: P R ST EFANO B ET TOCH I ( ITAL Y ) & D R L IT T Y PAU L O S E ( UAE )
Time Title Speaker
14:30 Strategy in abnormal uterine bleeding Dr Litty Paulose (UAE)
14:45 The uterine septum: do we really know it? Pr Stefano Bettochi (Italy)
15:00 Myomas: How big is too big Dr Jacques Hamou (France)
15:15 Placental remnants and treatment of Asherman Dr Rudi Campo (Belgium)
15:30 Update Isthmocele cause of abnormal bleeding Dr Meenu Argawal (India)
15:45 Cesarian induced isthmocele and scar pregnancy Dr Abeer Amar (UAE)
21S CI E N TIF IC P ROG RAM
Day 2: Friday, February 2nd 2018
LECTURE HALL 5
16:0 0 to 1 6 : 3 0 Coffee break
16:3 0 to 1 8 : 0 0 Clinical Cases: challenge the experts
CHAIRS: DR MARCO PUG A ( CH IL I) & D R AL B ERTO VAS Q UEZ ( PO RT U G A L )
Experts: Pr Mauricio Abrao (Brazil) | Dr William Kondo (Brazil) | Pr Philippe Koninckx (Belgium) |
Pr Arnaud Wattiez (France) | Dr Anastasia Ussia (Italy) | Dr Paya Pasic (USA)
Case 1 One ovarian cyst in a young patient without current desire of pregnancy
Case 1 RV Nodule in a 26 years old patient, dysmenorrhea and mild dyschesia
Case 3 17 years old Adolescent with severe dysmenorrhea
CASE METHOD HALL
08:3 0 to 1 0 : 0 0 Tutorial 1: All you should know to do a laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy
with Pr Revaz Botchorochvili (France)
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 0 0 Coffee Break
11:0 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Tutorial 2: Hysteroscopic morcellation and alternatives
with Dr Jacques Hamou (France) and Dr Rudi Campo (Belgium)
12:3 0 to 1 3 : 3 0 Lunch at Atrium
14:3 0 to 1 6 : 0 0 Tutorial 3 supported by Ethicon: Surgeons do not know what they don’t
know on Energies!
with Pr Revaz Botchorochvili (France) and Dr Helder Ferreira (Portugal)
16:0 0 to 1 6 : 3 0 Coffee Break
16:3 0 to 1 8 : 0 0 Tutorial 4: How to prevent and to deal with laparoscopic complications
with Dr Gabriele Centini (Italy)
22S CI E N TIF IC P ROG RAM
Day 2: Friday, February 2nd 2018
LECTURE HALL 4
1 1:0 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Free communications
CHAIRS: DR GA B RIEL E CENT INI ( ITAL Y ) & PR RAB IS CH O N G ( F RAN C E )
Time Title Speaker
Routine Versus Structured Expert-read Pelvic MRI in the Diagnosis &
11:00 Dr Koenraas Mortele
Staging of Endometriosis: A Retrospective Review
11:10 Oxidative homeostasis in ovary containing endometriotic cyst Dr Natalia Ivanova
Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block under laparoscopic guide
11:20 versus local infiltration for postoperative analgesia after elective laparoscopic Dr Roxana Kargar
excision of endometriosis; a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
11:30 Cytokines, angiogenesis in the peritoneal fluid, and gene polymorphism in Dr Viktoriya Evdokymova
patients of reproductive age with endometriosis after laparoscopy
Alternative surgical techniques in the treatment of ovarian endometriomas
11:40 Dr Alessandra De Cicco
in young women
The effect of low-dose SKA Progesterone and IL-10 on HSD17B1 activity in
11:50 Dr Stefania D'Elia
endometriotic cell lines
Preoperative diagnosis of silent ureteral involvement in deep endometriosis by
12:00 Dr Piero Carfagna
transvaginal ultrasound examination
The role of relaxation training on preoperative anxiety in patients
12:10 Dr Tatiana de Santis
undergoing deep endometriosis surgical procedure
1 6 : 3 0 to 1 8 : 00 Russian-speaking section.
CHAIRS: P R B OTCH O RIS H VIL I ( F RAN CE) & PR PO POV ( RUS S IA)
Time Title Speaker
16:30 Laparoscopic management of pelvic inflammatory disease Pr Serguei Shtirov (Russia)
16:50 Morcelation of Uterus and myomas – a modern approach Pr Revaz Botchorishvili (France)
17:10 Uterus-safe treatment of endometrial cancer Pr Anna Novosad (Ukraine)
17:30 Endometriosis surgery: in favor of radical strategy Pr Alexandr Popov (Russia)
17.50 Question/Answer All experts
23DAY 3
S AT U R D AY , F E B R U A R Y 3 RD ( D AY 3 )
Auditorium Lecture Hall 5 Case Method Hall
(ground)
08:30 - 09:00
Keynote lecture:
Welcome by pain: the
Pelvic
Pr Arnaud Wattiez
patient in the center
of the picture
with Dr As-Sanie
09:00 - 10:30 09:00 - 10:30 09:00 - 10:30
Plenary 5: Video Tutorial 5:
Endometriosis 1: communications Supported by
from understanding Medtronic:
to diagnosis Chairs: Dr Setubal & Hysterectomy from
Dr Nasir simple to complex
Chairs: Pr Zuppi &
Dr Sawahli with Dr Osorio,
Dr Ferreira & Dr Clavé
C o f f e e B r e a k (C
1o0 f. 3
f e0 e - B1r 1e .a0k0 )( 1 0 : 3 0 - 1 1 : 0 0 )
11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30
Plenary 6: Patient Safety and Tutorial 6:
Endometriosis 2, operative risk Lymphadenectomy
infertility and management made simple - ICG
fertility preservation
Chairs: Pr Brucker & with Dr Puga &
Chairs: Dr Isaacson & Dr Awad Pr Mueller
Dr Al Bahar
Lunch at Atrium (12:30 - 13:30)
13:30 - 14:30
Medtronic Symposium:
Update in MIS
14:30 - 16:00 14:30 - 16:00 14:30 - 16:30
Plenary 7: Uterine and vaginal Tutorial 7:
Endometriosis 3, malformation The ureter
Endometriosis is a
social disease Chairs: Pr Adamyan & with Pr Rabischong &
Dr Amar Dr Nasir
Chair: Pr Koninckx &
Dr Nighat
Coffee Break (16:00 - 16:30)
16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00 16:30 - 18:00
Plenary 8: Implementing a Tutorial 8:
Endometriosis 4, pathway for day-case Fibroids/ICG
Endometriosis hysterectomy
With Dr Awad &
surgical technique
Chairs: Dr Pasic & Dr Mohamed Ibrahim
and outcomes
Dr Strahil
Chairs: Dr Ussia &
Pr Alborzi
End of sessions (18:00)
Faculty Dinner (20:00-22:00)
24S CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
Day 3: Saturday, February 3rd 2018
AUDITORIUM
08:3 0 to 0 9 : 0 0 Keynote lecture: Pelvic pain: the patient in the center of the picture
with Dr Sawsan As-Sanie (USA)
09:0 0 to 1 0 : 3 0 Plenary Session 5: Endometriosis 1, from understanding to diagnosis
CHAIRS: P R ER RICO Z U PI ( ITAL Y ) & D R NAD IA AL SAWAH L E ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
09:00 From physiopathology to clinical practice Pr Philippe Koninckx (Belgium)
09:15 Pre-operative planning and the role of various imaging modalities Pr Mauricio Abrao (Brazil)
09:30 What is the role of clinical evaluation in the imaging era? Dr Antoine Watrelot (France)
09:45 Can we spare patients from surgery with medical treatment? Pr Errico Zupi (Italy)
10:00 Post-operative imaging techniques to follow-up patients Dr Caterina Exacoustos (Italy)
10:15 Discussion All experts
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 0 0 Coffee break
11:0 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Plenary session 6: Endometriosis 2, Infertility and fertility preservation
CHAIRS: DR KEITH ISAACS O N ( USA) & D R AWAT IF J U MA AL B AH AR ( UA E )
Time Title Speaker
11:00 Cystectomy for endometria and effect on ovarian reserve Pr Igno Siebert (South Africa)
11:15 Ovarian tissue cryopreservation: what indications when and how? Pr Jacques Donnez (Belgium)
11:30 New ART technologies for fertility preservation Dr Barbara Lawrenz (UAE)
11:45 Results of surgery in infertile women Dr Gabriele Centini (Italy)
12:00 Optimal treatment of recurrent endometrioma in infertile patients Pr Revaz Botchorochvili (France)
12:15 Discussion All experts
12:3 0 to 1 3 : 3 0 Lunch at Atrium
13:3 0 to 1 4 : 3 0 Medtronic symposium: Updates in MIS
• MIS by Pr Arnaud Wattiez
• THL by Dr Helder Ferreira
• Hysteroscopy by Dr Jonathon Solnik
25S CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
14:3 0 to 1 6 : 0 0 Plenary session 7: Endometriosis 3, Endometriosis is a social disease
CHAIRS: P R P H IL IPPE KO NIN CKX ( B EL G IU M) & D R N IG H AT ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
14:30 Center of excellence or excellent center? Pr Philippe Koninckx (Belgium)
14:45 Endometriosis in adolescence: would an early treatment be beneficial? Dr Anastasia Ussia (Italy)
15:00 Ovarian remnant syndrom Dr Rosanne Koh (USA)
15:15 Patient point of view: role of patient associations in endometriosis awareness Mrs Lone Hummelshoj (UK)
15:30 Endometriosis and sexuality Pr Alessandra Graziottin (Italy)
15:50 Discussion All experts
16:0 0 to 1 6 : 3 0 Coffee break
16:3 0 to 1 8 : 0 0 Plenary session 8: Endometriosis 4, Endometriosis surgical technique and
outcomes
CHAIRS: DR ANAS TAS IA U S S IA ( ITAL Y ) & PR SAEED AL B O RZ I ( IRAN )
Time Title Speaker
16:30 Surgical principles in the management of endometriosis Dr Marco Puga (Chili)
16:45 Nerve sparing techniques in endometriosis Pr Benoit Rabischong (France)
17:00 Surgical outcomes of laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis Pr Saeed Alborzi (Iran)
17:15 Does the results of surgery last in time and what are the conditions? Pr William Kondo (Brazil)
17:30 Decision making process and results in hysterectomy in young patients Dr Rouba Murtada(France)
with endometriosis
17:45 Surgical options for bowel endometriosis Pr Arnaud Wattiez (UAE)
18:0 0 End of sessions
26S CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
Day 3: Saturday, February 3rd 2018
LECTURE HALL 5
09:0 0 to 1 0 : 3 0 Video communications
CHAIRS: DR ANTO N IO S ET UB AL ( PO RT UG AL ) & D R RAZ AN NAS IR ( UAE )
Time Title Speaker
09:00 Laparoscopic assisted vaginal morcellation for huge uterus Dr Huseyin KIyak
Sentinel lymph node mapping with endoscopic
09:10 Dr Elie Vesale
near infrared fluorescent imaging
09:20 Complication of a laparoscopic abdominal cerclage Dr Bedaya Amro
A new fast and cost effective in-bag laparoscopic morcellation technique
09:30 using the standard endobag Dr Jacek Doniec
09:40 Laparoscopic management of ruptured uterus after normal delivery Dr Shaima Alsuwaidi
09:50 Laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy in a 12 weeks pregnant woman Dr Berna Haliloglu
Effects of laparoscopic bilateral uterosacral ligament replacement on
10:00 urinary incontinence in patients with POP-Q stage 1-4 Dr Sebastian Ludwig
10:10 Adjuvant radical colpohysterectomy robot assisted laparoscopy Dr Elie Vesale
10:20 Laparoscopic treatment of cervical adenomyosis Dr Razan Nasir
10:30 Pull-through vaginoplasty for distal vaginal atresia Dr Huseyin KIyak
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 0 0 Coffee break
11:0 0 to 1 2 : 3 0 Patient safety and operative risk management
CHAIRS: P R SARA B RU CKER ( G ERMANY ) & D R RIH AB AWAD ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
11:00 Consenting in laparoscopic surgery Dr Brice Rodriguez (UK)
11:15 Sharing the complication with the patient Pr Leila Adamyan (Russia)
11:30 How to keep your brain in case of complications Dr Paya Pasic(USA)
11:45 How to involve patient in preventing complications occurrence Dr Antoine Watrelot (France)
12:00 Setting realistic expectations Mrs Lone Hummelshoj (UK)
12:15 Discussion All experts
12:3 0 to 1 3 : 3 0 Lunch at Atrium
14:3 0 to 1 6 : 0 0 Uterine and vaginal malformations
CHAIRS: P R L EIL A ADAMYAN ( RUS S IA) & D R AB EER AMAR ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
14:30 Benefits of the new classification Dr Grigoris Grimbizis (Greece)
14:45 Surgical technique for RKH Pr Leila Adamyan (Russia)
15:00 Alternatives laparoscopic techniques Pr Sara Brucker (Germany)
15:15 Hysteroscopic management of dysmorphic uterus Dr Rudi Campo (Belgium)
15:30 Laparoscopic Strassman Metroplastry for bicornuate uterus Dr Hossein Asef Jah (Iran)
15:45 Discussion All expertsS CI E N T IF IC P ROG RAM
Day 3: Saturday, February 3rd 2018
LECTURE HALL 5
16:0 0 to 1 6 : 3 0 Coffee break
16:3 0 to 1 8 : 0 0 Implementing a pathway for day-case hysterectomy
CHAIRS: DR PAYA PAS IC ( USA) & D R KOT S EV S T RAH IL ( UAE)
Time Title Speaker
16:30 How anesthetic technique can help early discharge Dr Kotsev Strahil (UAE)
16:45 Fast track surgery: the American experience Dr Paya Pasic (USA)
17:00 What are the benefits of day case hysterectomy? Dr Rosanne Kho (USA)
17:15 Day case hysterectomy: Feasible but safe? Pr Liselotte Mettler (Germany)
17:30 Is there a specific patient’s information needed? Dr Brice Rodriguez (UK)
17:45 Discussion All experts
18:0 0 End of sessions
CASE METHOD HALL
09:0 0 to 1 0 : 3 0 Tutorial 5 supported by Medtronic
Hysterectomy from simple to complex
with Dr Filipa Osorio (Portugal), Dr Helder Ferreira (Portugal)
and Dr Henri Clavé (France)
10:3 0 to 1 1 : 0 0 Coffee Break
11:0 0 to 1 2 . 3 0 Tutorial 6: Lymphadenectomy made simple – ICG
with Dr Marco Puga (Chili) and Pr Michel Mueller (Switzerland)
14:3 0 to 1 6 : 0 0 Tutorial 7: The ureter
with Pr Benoit Rabischong (France) and Dr Razan Nasir (UAE)
16:0 0 to 1 6 : 3 0 Coffee break
16:3 0 to 1 8 : 0 0 Tutorial 8: Fibroids/ICG
with Dr Rihab Awad (UAE) and Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Elshafie (Egypt)
18:0 0 End of sessions
28P R AC T IC A L IN FORMAT I O N
REGISTRATION AND LUNCHES
INFORMATION DESK
A buffet lunch is served every day in the Atrium
The Registration and Information Desk is located at the following hours:
on the ground floor in the “foyer”, on the right of
the elevators. Its opening hours are as follows: Thursday, February 1st 2018:
12:30 – 14:00 hours
Thursday, February 1st 2018:
07:30 – 19:00 hours Friday, February 2nd 2018:
12:30 – 13:30 hours
Friday, February 2nd 2018:
08:00 – 19:00 hours Saturday, February 3rd 2018:
12:30 – 13:30 hours
Saturday, February 3rd 2018:
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there will be no simultaneous interpretation
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29ABO U T TH E UA E
In 1971, six states - Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al As of 2017, the UN estimated the country's total
Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al Quwain - population was 9,400,145; immigrants make up
merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). more than 88% of the total population (Indian
They were joined in 1972 by Ras al Khaymah. 38.2%, Bangladeshi 9.5%, Pakistani 9.4%,
Egyptian 10.2%, Philippine 6.1%, other 15%).
The population is heavily concentrated to the
northeast on the Musandam Peninsula; the three
largest emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah
- are home to nearly 85% of the population.
Dubai: 2.415 million
The capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi. Its flag is
Sharjah: 1.279 million
three equal horizontal bands of green (top),
Abu Dhabi : (capital) 1.145 million
white, and black with a wider vertical red band on
the hoist side. The flag incorporates all four
Pan-Arab colors, which in this case represent
fertility (green), neutrality (white), petroleum
resources (black), and unity (red); red was the
traditional color incorporated into all flags of the The UAE will host the Expo 2020 in Dubai on the
emirates before their unification. theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”
beginning October 20, 2020. The Expo is
The name of the UAE, coming from "Arabia", can projected to attract 25 million visitors, with 70
be traced back many centuries B.C., the ancient per cent expected to come from outside the UAE
Egyptians referred to the region as "Ar Rabi"; — the largest proportion of international visitors
"emirates" derives from "amir" the Arabic word in the 166-year history of World Expos.
for "commander," "lord," or "prince".
More than 200 participants, including countries,
The President is HH KHALIFA bin Zayid companies, NGOs and educational institutions,
Al-Nuhayyan (since 3 November 2004), ruler of are also expected to participate.
Abu Dhabi. The Vice President and Prime
Minister is HH MUHAMMAD BIN RASHID With its full-throttle development, iconic skylines
Al-Maktoum (since 5 January 2006), ruler of of high-rises, and world-famous beach resorts,
Dubai. the UAE has become a favourite for family
holidays and city breaks. Landmark tourist
Since the discovery of oil in the UAE nearly 60 attractions such as Dubai's towering Burj Khalifa,
years ago, the country has undergone a profound Abu Dhabi's modern Sheikh Zayed Mosque, have
transformation from small desert principalities to branded the UAE as an up-to-the-minute luxury
a modern state with a high standard of living. destination.D I S COV E R IN G DUBAI AND T HE UAE
During your stay, you may want to visit:
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The desert The Louvre Abu Dhabi
(Abu Dhabi)
Jebel Jais mountain Dubai Souks Dubai Marina
Sharjah Museum of
The Burj Khalifa Dubai Creek
Dubai souks Dubai Port The desert Islamic Civilisation
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