Friday, 9th March AGES XXVIII Annual Scientific Meeting 2018

This interactive hub will look at future technologies in the operating theatre. The stations will range from how theatres are designed using MicroSoft’s HoloLens technology, new capabilities and troubleshooting of endoscopic camera systems and virtual reality laparoscopic trainers. This hub will showcase the latest technology to improve your surgical skills and theatre efficiency.

Faculty: Tim Chang & George Condous

The next revolution in contained tissue extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum

Gynaecologists who wish to explore minimally invasive techniques for contained specimen extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum are invited to join esteemed Faculty for an evidence based discussion and hands-on skills session utilising some of the most advanced training platforms available. Learn how recent innovations may optimise clinical outcomes for patients, including:

- Patient selection
- Instrumentation
- Technique
- Tips & tricks

Faculty include:

- A/Prof Russell Land, Gyn Onc
- Dr Greg Robertson, Gyn Onc
- Dr Sarah Choi, Gyn
- Dr Luke McLindon, Gyn

Device Technologies is pleased to be hosting an interactive da Vinci Surgery Hub, supported by the esteemed Dr Arnold Advincula, a world-leading robotic Gynaecologist. The Hub will provide delegates the opportunity to:

- Gain exposure to da Vinci surgery through surgical skill simulation
- Gain exposure to da Vinci Xi docking techniques
- To undertake a dry lab including vaginal cuff model suturing
- Review a da Vinci Surgery procedure with Dr Advincula

We invite you to register for this opportunity to learn from an expert minimally invasive, robotic surgeon.

The goal of the Medtronic Interactive Hub is to improve patient outcomes, by assisting Gynaecologists to stay informed of advances in technology and clinical practice.
Our skill enablement sessions will offer:
• The differences between and benefits of monopolar, advanced vessel sealing and ultrasonic technologies.
• Best practices for avoiding electrosurgical injury.
• The mechanics of laparoscopic suturing with curved needles.
• The mechanics of intracorporeal and extracorporeal knot tying.
The sessions will also enable participants to identify the potential benefits, risks and challenges associated with the performance of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy procedures. Members are invited to register for the Medtronic Interactive Hub which will be facilitated by key ANZ proctor surgeons.

The Hologic Hysteroscopic Training Hub will consist of two simulators, for both the NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation system and MyoSure® Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal device.  There will also be two hysteroscopic tower stations, allowing participants the opportunity to utilise the new MyoSure Manual Device, which is being unveiled at the AGES conference.  The MyoSure Manual is an all-inclusive, and integrated tissue removal device, not requiring an external power source, vacuum or tissue specimen trap.  It has been designed to take the complexity out of routine hysteroscopic tissue removal. 

Faculty:  Dr Kate McIlwaine

Topics & Information for the Ethicon Interactive Hub

Delegates will receive access to an online App from Johnson & Johnson Medical with informative material on Laparoscopic skills and suturing. By attending the AGES Interactive hub, they will receive a one hour Non- didactic session facilitated by faculty, who will focus on the application of the pre-learning material. Post attendance the delegates will be able to attend another session at a state level where they can increase their skills in Laparoscopic surgery.

- Resources to be loaded on Med J app
- Load and Introduce the Needle
- Needle Positioning: Tissue Penetration
- Rosser Interrupted Technique
- Szabo Interrupted Technique
- Managing Suture Tag Length
- Tying High vs. Tying Low
- Forehand to Backhand Stitch
- Candy Cane Technique
- Tying a Slip Knot

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) places special demands on the medical training and further education of surgeons. KARL STORZ, one of the leading manufacturers in the MIS sector, is committed to providing its customers with optimum support for medical training and further education.

The KARL STORZ interactive hub will enable participants to work with a range of quality instruments on various models and animal specimens to improve their confidence and skills in the areas of Hysteroscopy, Bipolar Resection and to refine techniques on Morcellation. Lastly, participants will also have an opportunity to experience the latest virtual reality trainer.

Faculty include: 

Dr Jim Tsaltas & Dr Amani Harris

This interactive hub will look at future technologies in the operating theatre. The stations will range from how theatres are designed using MicroSoft’s HoloLens technology, new capabilities and troubleshooting of endoscopic camera systems and virtual reality laparoscopic trainers. This hub will showcase the latest technology to improve your surgical skills and theatre efficiency.

Faculty: Tim Chang & George Condous

The next revolution in contained tissue extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum

Gynaecologists who wish to explore minimally invasive techniques for contained specimen extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum are invited to join esteemed Faculty for an evidence based discussion and hands-on skills session utilising some of the most advanced training platforms available. Learn how recent innovations may optimise clinical outcomes for patients, including:

- Patient selection
- Instrumentation
- Technique
- Tips & tricks

Faculty include:

- A/Prof Russell Land, Gyn Onc
- Dr Greg Robertson, Gyn Onc
- Dr Sarah Choi, Gyn
- Dr Luke McLindon, Gyn

Device Technologies is pleased to be hosting an interactive da Vinci Surgery Hub, supported by the esteemed Dr Arnold Advincula, a world-leading robotic Gynaecologist. The Hub will provide delegates the opportunity to:

- Gain exposure to da Vinci surgery through surgical skill simulation
- Gain exposure to da Vinci Xi docking techniques
- To undertake a dry lab including vaginal cuff model suturing
- Review a da Vinci Surgery procedure with Dr Advincula

We invite you to register for this opportunity to learn from an expert minimally invasive, robotic surgeon.

The goal of the Medtronic Interactive Hub is to improve patient outcomes, by assisting Gynaecologists to stay informed of advances in technology and clinical practice.
Our skill enablement sessions will offer:
• The differences between and benefits of monopolar, advanced vessel sealing and ultrasonic technologies.
• Best practices for avoiding electrosurgical injury.
• The mechanics of laparoscopic suturing with curved needles.
• The mechanics of intracorporeal and extracorporeal knot tying.
The sessions will also enable participants to identify the potential benefits, risks and challenges associated with the performance of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy procedures. Members are invited to register for the Medtronic Interactive Hub which will be facilitated by key ANZ proctor surgeons.

The Hologic Hysteroscopic Training Hub will consist of two simulators, for both the NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation system and MyoSure® Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal device.  There will also be two hysteroscopic tower stations, allowing participants the opportunity to utilise the new MyoSure Manual Device, which is being unveiled at the AGES conference.  The MyoSure Manual is an all-inclusive, and integrated tissue removal device, not requiring an external power source, vacuum or tissue specimen trap.  It has been designed to take the complexity out of routine hysteroscopic tissue removal. 

Faculty:  Dr Kate McIlwaine

Topics & Information for the Ethicon Interactive Hub

Delegates will receive access to an online App from Johnson & Johnson Medical with informative material on Laparoscopic skills and suturing. By attending the AGES Interactive hub, they will receive a one hour Non- didactic session facilitated by faculty, who will focus on the application of the pre-learning material. Post attendance the delegates will be able to attend another session at a state level where they can increase their skills in Laparoscopic surgery.

- Resources to be loaded on Med J app
- Load and Introduce the Needle
- Needle Positioning: Tissue Penetration
- Rosser Interrupted Technique
- Szabo Interrupted Technique
- Managing Suture Tag Length
- Tying High vs. Tying Low
- Forehand to Backhand Stitch
- Candy Cane Technique
- Tying a Slip Knot

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) places special demands on the medical training and further education of surgeons. KARL STORZ, one of the leading manufacturers in the MIS sector, is committed to providing its customers with optimum support for medical training and further education.

The KARL STORZ interactive hub will enable participants to work with a range of quality instruments on various models and animal specimens to improve their confidence and skills in the areas of Hysteroscopy, Bipolar Resection and to refine techniques on Morcellation. Lastly, participants will also have an opportunity to experience the latest virtual reality trainer.

Faculty include: 

Dr Jim Tsaltas & Dr Amani Harris

This interactive hub will look at future technologies in the operating theatre. The stations will range from how theatres are designed using MicroSoft’s HoloLens technology, new capabilities and troubleshooting of endoscopic camera systems and virtual reality laparoscopic trainers. This hub will showcase the latest technology to improve your surgical skills and theatre efficiency.

Faculty: Tim Chang & George Condous

The next revolution in contained tissue extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum

Gynaecologists who wish to explore minimally invasive techniques for contained specimen extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum are invited to join esteemed Faculty for an evidence based discussion and hands-on skills session utilising some of the most advanced training platforms available. Learn how recent innovations may optimise clinical outcomes for patients, including:

- Patient selection
- Instrumentation
- Technique
- Tips & tricks

Faculty include:

- A/Prof Russell Land, Gyn Onc
- Dr Greg Robertson, Gyn Onc
- Dr Sarah Choi, Gyn
- Dr Luke McLindon, Gyn

Device Technologies is pleased to be hosting an interactive da Vinci Surgery Hub, supported by the esteemed Dr Arnold Advincula, a world-leading robotic Gynaecologist. The Hub will provide delegates the opportunity to:

- Gain exposure to da Vinci surgery through surgical skill simulation
- Gain exposure to da Vinci Xi docking techniques
- To undertake a dry lab including vaginal cuff model suturing
- Review a da Vinci Surgery procedure with Dr Advincula

We invite you to register for this opportunity to learn from an expert minimally invasive, robotic surgeon.

The goal of the Medtronic Interactive Hub is to improve patient outcomes, by assisting Gynaecologists to stay informed of advances in technology and clinical practice.
Our skill enablement sessions will offer:
• The differences between and benefits of monopolar, advanced vessel sealing and ultrasonic technologies.
• Best practices for avoiding electrosurgical injury.
• The mechanics of laparoscopic suturing with curved needles.
• The mechanics of intracorporeal and extracorporeal knot tying.
The sessions will also enable participants to identify the potential benefits, risks and challenges associated with the performance of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy procedures. Members are invited to register for the Medtronic Interactive Hub which will be facilitated by key ANZ proctor surgeons.

The Hologic Hysteroscopic Training Hub will consist of two simulators, for both the NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation system and MyoSure® Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal device.  There will also be two hysteroscopic tower stations, allowing participants the opportunity to utilise the new MyoSure Manual Device, which is being unveiled at the AGES conference.  The MyoSure Manual is an all-inclusive, and integrated tissue removal device, not requiring an external power source, vacuum or tissue specimen trap.  It has been designed to take the complexity out of routine hysteroscopic tissue removal. 

Faculty:  Dr Kate McIlwaine

Topics & Information for the Ethicon Interactive Hub

Delegates will receive access to an online App from Johnson & Johnson Medical with informative material on Laparoscopic skills and suturing. By attending the AGES Interactive hub, they will receive a one hour Non- didactic session facilitated by faculty, who will focus on the application of the pre-learning material. Post attendance the delegates will be able to attend another session at a state level where they can increase their skills in Laparoscopic surgery.

- Resources to be loaded on Med J app
- Load and Introduce the Needle
- Needle Positioning: Tissue Penetration
- Rosser Interrupted Technique
- Szabo Interrupted Technique
- Managing Suture Tag Length
- Tying High vs. Tying Low
- Forehand to Backhand Stitch
- Candy Cane Technique
- Tying a Slip Knot

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) places special demands on the medical training and further education of surgeons. KARL STORZ, one of the leading manufacturers in the MIS sector, is committed to providing its customers with optimum support for medical training and further education.

The KARL STORZ interactive hub will enable participants to work with a range of quality instruments on various models and animal specimens to improve their confidence and skills in the areas of Hysteroscopy, Bipolar Resection and to refine techniques on Morcellation. Lastly, participants will also have an opportunity to experience the latest virtual reality trainer.

Faculty include: 

Dr Jim Tsaltas & Dr Amani Harris

• Severe prolonged chemical peritonitis caused by intra-operative rupture of a dermoid cyst during a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy: a case report - Sathana Ponnampalam
• Laparoscopic Treatment of Residual Ovary Syndrome. - Lucy Richards
• Leiomyomas And The Decision To Power Morcellate  - Sara Salehi
• Jelly-belly - Siew Pei Goh

• Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS): A minimally invasive approach to managing symptomatic leiomyomas and its potential role in pre-operative optimisation of the surgical candidate. - Annabelle Brennan
• Could the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery's diploma of minimally invasive gynaecological surgery become a new model for standardised laparoscopic simulation training in Australia and New Zealand? - Alison C Bryant-Smith
• Perfusion MRI in Asherman syndrome - Rebecca Deans
• Medical management of Tubo ovarian abscess (TOA): Are we failing patients by avoiding surgery? - Amy Feng
• Subsequent Laparoscopy in patients receiving adjuvant hormonal therapy after Laparoscopic Excisional Surgery for Endometriosis   - Gemma Ferguson
• New Diagnosis of Endometriosis Less Likely in Women over Age Forty Presenting with Pelvic Pain - Shamen Gunawardena
• An audit of women with acquired uterine arteriovenous malformations at the Royal Women’s Hospital (2010-2016) - Monica N Koenig
• Management and Outcomes of Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia: Should we perform bilateral oophorectomy at hysterectomy? And what are the outcomes of progesterone use? - Charlotte Reddington
• From Cave Paintings to Robotics: Establishment of Endoscopic Surgery in Australia - Anusch Yazdani

• AGES Global Gynaecology Scholarship: Gynecologic issues in Mongolia - Aina Kuk
• Feasibility of incorporating the Standard Surgical Form (SSF) into clinical practice and implications for advancing endometriosis research - a prospective observational study.   - Jessica Lowe
• Effect of surgical treatment of endometriosis on bladder pain syndrome: a prospective cohort study - Rachel Collings
• Enhanced recovery after laparoscopic hysterectomy: A comparison of ERAS and conventional models of surgical care in a tertiary gynaecology unit.   - Ushmi Chatterjee
• Perceptions and barriers to optimising laparoscopic ergonomics during minimally invasive surgery in gynaecology - Amy Fitzgerald
• Major Complications associated with over 1500 operative laparoscopies: a prospective multicenter observational study - Christine Foster
• The operating theatre as classroom: a qualitative study of learning and teaching surgical competencies. - Violet Kieu
• Is Laparoscopic Nerve Sparing Surgery for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Essential to minimise lower urinary tract and bowel dysfunction? - Kiran Vanza
•   Non-malignant Sequelae Following Uncontained Power Morcellation - Mike Zhang

• Laparoscopic discoid resection of rectal deeply infiltrative endometriosis nodule - Retroperitoneal anatomy of pararectal and retrorectal spaces in nerve-sparing endometriosis surgery - Sarah Choi
• Retropubic tension free vaginal tape insertion under laparoscopic vision. - Dean H Conrad
• Laparoscopic repair of caesarean scar defect - Dean Conrad
• Hanging by a Thread: Uterosacral Ligament Suspension - Amy Goh
• Laparoscopic uterine artery ligation prior to removal of Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy to minimise blood loss - Stephen Lee
• Multi-disciplinary management of deep infiltrative endometriosis causing ureteric obstruction and hydronephrosis using DaVinci Robotic surgery for resection and uretero-vesical re-implanation with Psoas hitch   - Justin Lam
• Indocyanine Green for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in uterine cancer: video presentation - Rose McDonnell
• Parasitic leiomyoma: a case report - Tal Saar
• Pushing the limits of robotic surgery for removal of massive fibroid - Jessica Lowe

• Case Series and Surgical Video Presentation: Combined Laparoscopic and Cystoscopic Partial Cystectomy for Excision of Deeply Infiltrating Bladder Endometriosis - Jennifer C Pontre
• 'The Cumulative Success of Ovulation Induction Therapy with Gonadotrophins in Therapy Naïve Anovulatory Women? - Jennifer C Pontre
• Comparison between vaginal and laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy – clinical outcomes. - Nili Raz
• Is there a difference between Chlamydia Trachomatis\Neisseria Gonorrhoeae-positive and negative pelvic inflammatory disease? - A case control study - Nili Raz
• Trophoblastic Tissue At Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy ?! - Stanley Santiagu
• Pre-operative diagnosis of benign versus malignant uterine mass: Case report and review of available pre-operative investigations - Toni Tse
• A Combined Cystoscopic and Laparoscopic Approach of Excision of a Nodule of Endometriosis within the Urinary Bladder - Kate E Tyson
• Medium to long-term gastrointestinal outcomes following segmental bowel resection for deep invasive endometriosis. - Kiran Vanza
• Rare sequelae of tubo-ovarian abscess and subacute bowel obstruction following spontaneous necrosis of a submucosal fibroid. - Saima Wani
• Single incision laparoscopic myomectomy with manual morecellation utilising a tissue extraction containment system - Madeleine Ward
• B-Lynch Suture: Is it Truely Fertility Preserving? Uterine Rupture in 2^nd Trimester Post Previous B-Lynch suture: A Case Report - James Pak Guan Wong
• Laparoscopic excision of bladder endometriosis and partial cystectomy - Sara Yeoh
• Uterine carcinosarcoma: treatment and outcomes over 23 years - Cheryl Yim
• “Incidental diagnosis of duplicated ureter at cystoscopy” - Benita Knox

This interactive hub will look at future technologies in the operating theatre. The stations will range from how theatres are designed using MicroSoft’s HoloLens technology, new capabilities and troubleshooting of endoscopic camera systems and virtual reality laparoscopic trainers. This hub will showcase the latest technology to improve your surgical skills and theatre efficiency.

Faculty: Tim Chang & George Condous

The next revolution in contained tissue extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum

Gynaecologists who wish to explore minimally invasive techniques for contained specimen extraction and safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum are invited to join esteemed Faculty for an evidence based discussion and hands-on skills session utilising some of the most advanced training platforms available. Learn how recent innovations may optimise clinical outcomes for patients, including:

- Patient selection
- Instrumentation
- Technique
- Tips & tricks

Faculty include:

- A/Prof Russell Land, Gyn Onc
- Dr Greg Robertson, Gyn Onc
- Dr Sarah Choi, Gyn
- Dr Luke McLindon, Gyn

Device Technologies is pleased to be hosting an interactive da Vinci Surgery Hub, supported by the esteemed Dr Arnold Advincula, a world-leading robotic Gynaecologist. The Hub will provide delegates the opportunity to:

- Gain exposure to da Vinci surgery through surgical skill simulation
- Gain exposure to da Vinci Xi docking techniques
- To undertake a dry lab including vaginal cuff model suturing
- Review a da Vinci Surgery procedure with Dr Advincula

We invite you to register for this opportunity to learn from an expert minimally invasive, robotic surgeon.

The goal of the Medtronic Interactive Hub is to improve patient outcomes, by assisting Gynaecologists to stay informed of advances in technology and clinical practice.
Our skill enablement sessions will offer:
• The differences between and benefits of monopolar, advanced vessel sealing and ultrasonic technologies.
• Best practices for avoiding electrosurgical injury.
• The mechanics of laparoscopic suturing with curved needles.
• The mechanics of intracorporeal and extracorporeal knot tying.
The sessions will also enable participants to identify the potential benefits, risks and challenges associated with the performance of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy procedures. Members are invited to register for the Medtronic Interactive Hub which will be facilitated by key ANZ proctor surgeons.

The Hologic Hysteroscopic Training Hub will consist of two simulators, for both the NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation system and MyoSure® Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal device.  There will also be two hysteroscopic tower stations, allowing participants the opportunity to utilise the new MyoSure Manual Device, which is being unveiled at the AGES conference.  The MyoSure Manual is an all-inclusive, and integrated tissue removal device, not requiring an external power source, vacuum or tissue specimen trap.  It has been designed to take the complexity out of routine hysteroscopic tissue removal. 

Faculty:  Dr Kate McIlwaine

Topics & Information for the Ethicon Interactive Hub

Delegates will receive access to an online App from Johnson & Johnson Medical with informative material on Laparoscopic skills and suturing. By attending the AGES Interactive hub, they will receive a one hour Non- didactic session facilitated by faculty, who will focus on the application of the pre-learning material. Post attendance the delegates will be able to attend another session at a state level where they can increase their skills in Laparoscopic surgery.

- Resources to be loaded on Med J app
- Load and Introduce the Needle
- Needle Positioning: Tissue Penetration
- Rosser Interrupted Technique
- Szabo Interrupted Technique
- Managing Suture Tag Length
- Tying High vs. Tying Low
- Forehand to Backhand Stitch
- Candy Cane Technique
- Tying a Slip Knot

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) places special demands on the medical training and further education of surgeons. KARL STORZ, one of the leading manufacturers in the MIS sector, is committed to providing its customers with optimum support for medical training and further education.

The KARL STORZ interactive hub will enable participants to work with a range of quality instruments on various models and animal specimens to improve their confidence and skills in the areas of Hysteroscopy, Bipolar Resection and to refine techniques on Morcellation. Lastly, participants will also have an opportunity to experience the latest virtual reality trainer.

Faculty include: 

Dr Jim Tsaltas & Dr Amani Harris

• Fibroids: Does Size Matter? - Barbara Levy
• Specimen Retrieval: It’s in the Bag (or is it?) - Amani Harris
• Fibroids, Fertility and the Fetus: What Happens Post Treatment? - Michael Rasmussen
• Fibroids: Minimally Invasive Techniques - Jade Acton
• Fibroid Surgery: The Old Versus the New - Lionel Reyftmann

• Adenomyosis: From Classification to Conception - Martin Healey
• Adenomyomas: Hot tips and surgical tricks - Stephen Lyons
• That’s Not A Knife!” Non-Surgical Management of Adenomyosis - Catarina Ang
• The Many Faces of Adenomyosis - How Medical Imaging can Assist the Gynaecologist - Kate Stone

• Dan O'Connor Perpetual Lecture - Gynaecological Surgery: The Evolution Towards Excellence - Tom Jobling

Open to AGES Members only.