Workshops

Operative gynecologic laparoscopy has become the accepted modality for treatment of various abdominal and pelvic pathologies. During the past several years, enormous technological advances have taken place to make this procedure practical, safe, and economical.

Course Overview

Drs. Nezhat, as directors of this workshop, are committed to using state-of-the-art technology to build on the wisdom of the recent past. Since 1982, they have gained extensive experience sharing their knowledge with colleagues from the United States and abroad.

Lectures focus on the fundamentals of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, including instrumentation, room set-up, lasers, electrosurgery, and harmonic scalpel. Participants observe live surgery with interactive discussion, as well as participating in various hands-on laboratory sessions utilizing both animate and inanimate models.

Educational Objectives

The objective of this workshop is to expose participants to new developments in the field of advanced operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. The faculty organizers and sponsors assume no responsibility and cannot guarantee the achievement of any specific skill(s) as a result of completing this course. At the conclusion of this seminar, participants should be able to:

• describe laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques including office laparoscopy and laparoscopic microsurgery
• list indications and contraindications to laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
• be familiar with operating room set-up and instrumentation essential for laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
• explain the physics, tissue interaction, and safety measures associated with the use of lasers, electrosurgery and ultrasonic energy
• identify normal pelvic anatomy
• describe laparoscopic techniques of electrosurgery, ultrasonic energy, hydrodissection, suturing, stapling, and clip application
• perform loop ligatures, Endoknot, suturing and stapling techniques

Course Schedule

Thursday, Day 1 - Hysteroscopy

Live surgery observation
   • Myoma
   • Septum
   • Ablation
   • Adhesions
   • Complications
Hands-on inanimate lab
   • Resectoscopes
   • Hysteroscopes
Lecture
Video Presentation

Friday, Day 2 - Laparoscopy

Live surgery observation
   • Abdominal entry
   • Myoma
   • Hysterectomy
   • Endometriosis
   • Pelvic Floor Repair
   • Ovarian Cysts
   • Presacral Neurectomy
   • Ectopic Pregnancy
Hands-on inanimate lab
   • Pelvic Trainer
   • Laparoscopic suturing and stapling
   • Ultrasonic energy
   • CO₂ Lasers and electrosurgery
   • New and additional instrumentation
Lecture
Video Presentation

Saturday, Day 3 - Laparoscopy

Hands-on inanimate lab
Video Presentation
Lecture and Q&A

Course Faculty

Camran Nezhat, MD
Ceana Nezhat, MD
Farr Nezhat, MD

In addition, invited select faculty will vary from course to course.

Tuition and Enrollment

Tuition for the full 3-day workshop is $1,250. The fee includes the complete seminar, continental breakfast, and lunch on all 3 days, course syllabus and materials, and a certificate of attendance.

We are now offering breakout sessions as follows. For hysteroscopy only (Day 1) the fee is $750. For laparoscopy only (Days 2 and 3) the fee is $1,000. These fees will include continental breakfast and lunch for the days registered, course syllabus and materials for the appropriate sessions, and a certificate of attendance.

Early registration is suggested as course size is limited. Cancellations must be made in writing to the appropriate office. In order to receive a full refund, please postmark your refund request at least 14 days prior to the scheduled course start date. No refunds will be given after this deadline. All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee.

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