We invite you to Melbourne this coming July for the AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium where we will examine The Art of Reconstruction.

Our stellar and diverse international speakers are A/Prof Peter Rosenblatt (USA) and Dr Neeraj Kohli (USA). In this meeting we have challenged our speakers to present their thoughts and evidence which may not conform to everyday thinking. We want to challnge them with the questions from you, the audience. Besides conventional topics and updates with specific tips and tricks, we have a surgical video session and the ever popular 'challenge the experts' session. A galaxy of loal speakers will also contribute to diverse sessions on sexuality, new inventions, obsterics and urogynaecology.

We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne in July, when we can showcase a truly educational feast for all our colleagues. We hope you will stay to experience all Melbourne has to offer as Australia's cultural capital. 

                                                                                                          

         Prof Ajay Rane OAM                                                      Dr Haider Najjar

                                                                            Conference Chair                                  Board Member, AGES Conference Co-Chair

Conference Committee

Prof Ajay Rane OAM

Conference Chair

Dr Haider Najjar
Conference Co-Chair

Dr Emma Readman, Dr Salwan Al-Salihi & Dr Anna Rosamilia
Committee Members

International Faculty

A/Prof Peter Rosenblatt

Dr. Rosenblatt is the Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital, a community teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harvard Medical School. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Urogynecologic Society.

Dr Andrew Sokol

Dr. Andrew Sokol is an Associate Professor of OB/GYN and Urology at Georgetown University Medical School, in Washington, DC. He is a board- certified Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon and serves as Associate Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

 As an internationally recognized expert in minimally invasive pelvic floor surgery, Dr. Sokol served as a member on the Board of Trustees of AAGL. He holds numerous leadership positions in AAGL, the American Urogynecologic Society, and is an elected member of the prestigious Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

 Dr. Sokol’s research interests include surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence, biomaterials (e.g., mesh) and pelvic reconstructive surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research trials that focus on surgical therapy for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, as well as minimally invasive surgical teams.

Local Faculty

Dr Salwan Al-Salihi

Prof Gil Burton

Dr Marcus Carey

Dr Fay Chao

Dr Alison De Souza

Prof Peter Dwyer

Dr Geoffrey Edwards

A/Prof Caroline Gargett

Dr Peter Henderson

Dr Peta Higgs

 

 

 

Dr Joseph Lee

Dr Peter Lewis

Dr Khai Monamed-Noor

Dr Haider Najjar

Dr Eugene Ong

Prof Ajay Rane OAM

Dr Anna Rosamilia

Dr Elvis Seman

Ms Janetta Webb

Boston Scientific Pre-Conference Workshop

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

Chair:    Peter Rosenblatt

Faculty: Charlie Khamis, Director Clinical Strategy

               Ajay Rane OAM, Prof of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Consultant Urogynaecologist at James Cook University, Director of                                                                Urogynaecology at The Townsville Hospital

               Salwan Al-Salihi, Head of Dept. of Urogynaecology at the Royal Women’s Hospital

               Anna Rosamilia, Head of  Pelvic Floor Unit at Monash Medical Centre

               Joseph Lee, Urogynaecologist at Mercy Hospital for Women and Monash Pelvic Floor Clinic in Melbourne

Date: Thursday 14th July, 1pm - 5pm

 

In 2016 there was a seismic shift in the market of incontinence and prolapse treatment options available to you and your patients. With the shifting landscape, clinician and patient confidence has suffered with many patients uncertain of the right choice to make – treatment or no treatment. To assist you in instilling confidence in your patients to help improve their quality of lives, this workshop will gather internationally and locally renowned surgeons who will help you create a roadmap for success in this changing environment.

 

This interactive didactic and hands-on workshop will:

  • Provide an overview of the clinical efficacy, key technique and procedural differences of the treatments available for the surgical management of SUI and PFR
  • Showcase technique tips for improved surgical outcomes in the treatment of pelvic floor defects
  • Enhance technical skills to improve outcomes and minimize complications in minimally-invasive sacrocolpopexy

Charlie Khamis, Director of Clinical Strategy, will join the faculty to provide technical insights and perspective on the various SUI and PFR products available to physicians.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Technique tips to achieve better outcomes in continence and prolapse procedures
  • Review and understanding of the clinical evidence
  • Discuss appropriate patient selection for laparoscopic and robotic sacrocolpopexy
  • Describe the surgical steps required to perform minimally-invasive sacrocolpopexy in an efficient and safe manner
  • Demonstrate the principles of safe dissection in the sacral, vesicovaginal and rectovaginal spaces

Please note you must be a registered delegate of the AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium to be eligible to register for this workshop. To register please click here.

 

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Grand Hyatt Melbourne is the city’s centre of luxury.  A spectacular Melbourne landmark, the hotel rises above the city’s vibrant retail precinct, offering unparalleled luxury accommodation and leisure facilities with an impeccable standard of guest service and attention to detail.

The hotel offers an array of standout facilitates including Collins Kitchen restaurant, Ru-Co bar, Australia’s largest hotel health and fitness facility – City Club and an innovative premium events venue – the residence which is the first of its kind in Australia.

Set amidst the impressive arts and culture, fine dining and high fashion precincts Melbourne has to offer and renowned for 5-star service, the hotel’s offering is unrivalled from the moment you enter the grand lobby.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available onsite at the Grand Hyatt

where we have Grand King rooms available for the conference rate of $270/night including breakfast.

You can book at the time of registrtion or contact the AGES Secretariat.

Free Communications

AGES invites abstracts for oral, video and digital free communications at the AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium 2016. The Free Communications sessions will be held during the meeting, on 15th and 16th July 2016.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 20th May, 2016.

For further details please see the Conference Brochure.

CPD Points

This meeting is a RANZCOG Approved O&G Meeting. Eligible Fellows of this college can claim 17 points for full attendance.

If the meeting is used for critical reflection and practice improvement, PR&CRM Points can be claimed by submitting a reflection worksheet to RANZCOG. Visit the RANZCOG Website or AGES Registration Desk for forms.

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