Thursday, February 12
Arrivals
5:00p-6:30p Registration
7:00p-8:30p Welcome Reception (heavy d’oeuvres)
Friday, February 13
6:30-7:00 Hearty Breakfast
7:00-7:30 Anatomic Considerations in Pelvic Surgery – Kristinell Keil, MD
7:30-8:20 Neurophysiology of the Lower Urinary Tract: Continence, Dysuria and
New Insights into Pharmacologic Manipulation – David Staskin, MD
8:20-8:40 Break
8:40-9:15 Neurophysiology of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract: Continence,
Tenesmus, Constipation, and Pharmacologic Manipulation
– Anders Mellgren, MD
9:15-9:45 An Overview of Myofascial Release and Associated Techniques in
Treating Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Lori Buxton, PT
9:45-10:00 Questions and Answers
10:00-3:00 Mid-Day Break
3:00-3:30 Refreshments
3:30-4:00 Neuromodulation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Patient Selection,
Test Stimulation, and Long Term Outcomes – Oscar Aguirre, MD
4:00-4:30 Is Intestinal Diversion Necessary for Adequate Sphincteroplasty?
– Lisa Schatz, MD
4:30 – 4:45 Break
4:45–5:15 Surgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence: Sphincteroplasty, Injectables,
Artificial Sphincters, Posterior Anal Suspension – Anders Mellgren, MD
5:15–5:45 New Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence:
Single Incision Slings, Stem Cell Injections and Botox – David Staskin, MD
5:45–6:00 Question and Answer – All Faculty
Saturday, February 14
6:30-7:00 Hearty Breakfast
7:00-7:30 Evaluating Pelvic Floor Defects Beyond the Physical Exam:
Dynamic MRI, Utrasounds and Defecography – A Case Based Approach
– Craig Kornbluth, MD
7:30–8:00 Synthetic and Biologic Grafting in Pelvic Surgery – Cheryl Iglesia, MD
8:00- 8:30 Surgical Treatment of Rectoceles: Transvaginal, Transrectal and Transperineal
– Anders Mellgren, MD
8:30-8:50 Break
8:50- 9:45 Anterior and Apical Surgical Approaches to Prolapse:
Abdominal, Vaginal and Transperineal Approaches – Cheryl Iglesia, MD
9:45–10:00 Robotic Approach to Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Case Selection,
Learning Curve and Surgical Tips – Kristinell Keil, MD
10:00–10:15 Question and Answer
10:15–3:00 Mid Day Break
3:00–3:30 Refreshments
3:30–4:15 Patient Safety Beyond Timeout: Teamwork, Leadership and Patient Simulation
– Roxane Gardner, MD
4:15–5:00 Complications of Pelvic Surgery– Steven Siegel, MD
5:00–5:15 Break
5:15-6:00 Case Presentations – All Faculty
Sunday, February 15
8:00-9:15 Professor Breakfast: (four options)
Cystoscopic Photo Gallery:Evaluation and Management
– David Staskin, MD
Pelvic Floor Reconstruction: Choosing the Appropriate Surgery for Your Patient
– Kristinell Keil, MD
Establishing a Pelvic Floor Center
– Anders Mellgren, MD
International Fistula Clinics: How to get involved
– Tim McKinney, MD
9:30 Departures
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