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CLINICAL SKILLS UPLIFTMENT INITIATIVE
The UCT Department of O&G will launch its inaugural Skills Upliftment Initiative supported by the Nina Lipshitz Trust, at the 2019 UCT/O&G Refresher Course.
The aim of this initiative is to invest in the advancement of surgical and procedural skills that will have an impact on the improvement of women's health.
This series of workshops will be conducted two days prior to commencement of the Refresher Course. The following exciting workshops will be presented:
For the next few weeks we will be highlighting two workshops per newsletter.
PLEASE REGISTER SOON as several of the workshops have limited numbers due the hands-on nature of the teaching.
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OASI WORKSHOP
27 November 2019 (half day - morning)
This OASI workshop is targeted at midwives, specialist trainees and obstetricians working in the labour ward setting. It is aimed at familiarising participants with pelvic anatomy focussing specifically on the pelvic floor, postpartum examinations to improve OASI detection, techniques in OASI prevention, as well as biologic specimens used to have hands on training in evidence-based OASI repair. The techniques of episiotomy repair will also be covered in this workshop.
Venue: Red Cross Hospital, Skills lab
Course convener: Dr Mihlali Simama
Faculty:
- Dr Mihlali Simama - Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town
- Dakalo Muavha - Urogynaecologist, Polokwane Urogynaecology Hub and Polokwane Provincial Hospital, Limpopo
- Prof Stephen Lindow - ex Hull University, UK, and honorary associate professor UCT
| 08:30- 09:00 |
Registration |
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| 09:00- 09:10 |
Welcome and introduction |
Dr M. Simama |
| 09:10- 10:00 |
Anatomy of the anal sphincter complex |
Dr D. Muavha |
| 10:00- 10:30 |
Tea break |
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| 10:30-12:30 |
Demonstration video followed by practice session on pig anal sphincters |
Dr M. Simama
Dr D Muavha
Prof S Lindow |
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URETHRAL BULKAMID WORKSHOP
SPONSORED BY MEDUCAT MEDICAL AND K2 MEDICAL
26 November 2019 (half day - afternoon)
Venue: Bennie de Wet Lecture theatre, E floor, Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital
Course convener: Dr Kendall Brouard
Faculty:
- Kendall Brouard - Specialist Gynaecologist, Urogynaecology Unit, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
- Stephen Jeffery - Urogynaecologist, Urogynaecology and Laparoscopy Clinic, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
- Lisa Kaestner - Specialist Urologist, Department of Urology, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital
- Dr Megan Fisher - Urologist, Linksfield Hospital (Netcare)
- Dr Esther Reuss - Urogynaecology subspecialist trainee, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Urogynaecology and Laparoscopy Clinic
Course summary:
In this workshop we will discuss some of the controversies related to the use of vaginal mesh for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence, specifically addressing how this impacts on our decision making with regards to treatment options for stress urinary incontinence.
We will give an overview of the available urethral bulking agents for the treatment of SUI. We will present the Bulkamid outcome and safety data, including the results of the RCT comparing Bulkamid to TVT-R.
The delegates will all get the opportunity to have "hands-on" training in the correct technique for Bulkamid injection.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
| 13:30 - 13:35 |
Welcome and introduction of first speaker |
Dr Kendall Brouard |
| 13:35 - 14:00 |
SUI Surgery: An update on worldwide events and subsequent guidelines |
Dr Esther Reuss |
| 14:00 - 14:25 |
Shared decision making: Why it is important? |
Dr Megan Fisher (TBC) |
| 14:25 - 14:50 |
Bulking agents: Guidelines, classifications and safety profiles |
Dr Lisa Kaestner |
| 14:50 - 14:20 |
Tea / Coffee Break |
| 14:20 - 14:45 |
Overview of Bulkamid Clinical Data |
Dr Kendall Brouard |
| 14:45 - 15:10 |
Bulkamid vs TVT RCT: 12 months data |
Dr Stephen Jeffery |
| 15:10 - 15:35 |
Summary and Conclusions |
Dr Lisa Kaestner |
| 15:35 - 15:45 |
Questions and Answers |
Panel |
| 15:45 - 16:00 |
Injection technique live video |
Catherine Lepley |
Hands On Workshop 3 Pig Bladder Stations: 10 min slots per injector
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CLINICAL SKILLS UPLIFTMENT INITIATIVE WORKSHOPS
Clinical Skills Upliftment Initiative Workshops will run on Tuesday, 26 November 2019 and Wednesday, 27th November 2019.
| Tuesday 26 November 2019-Full Day Workshops |
| Ultrasound-Obstetrics |
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital |
R 2 500.00 |
| Tuesday 26 November 2019-Half Day Workshops |
| Contraception (AM) |
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital |
R 500.00 |
| Basic Laparoscopy Skills-Box Simulators (AM) |
Venue: Red Cross Hospital |
R 1 000.00 |
| Advanced Laparoscopic Skills-Box Simulators (PM) |
Venue: Red Cross Hospital |
R 1 000.00 |
| Urethral Bulking Workshop (PM) |
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital |
R 1 000.00 |
Combined Ultrasound Workshops: 26 & 27 November 2019
Book both Ultrasound - Obstetrics AND Gynaecology Ultrasound and qualify for a reduced rate of
R400.00 for both workshops
| Wednesday 27 November 2019-Full Day Workshops |
| Hysteroscopy Masterclass |
Venue: Red Cross Hospital |
R 1 500.00 |
| Wednesday 27 November 2019-Half Day Workshops |
| Gynaecology Ultrasound (PM) |
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital |
R 2 500.00 |
| Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Repair (AM) |
Venue: Red Cross Hospital |
R 1 000.00 |
| Lower Genital Tract (AM) |
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital |
R 500.00 |
| Caesarean section: a practical update on stopping the bleeding (PM) |
Venue: Groote Schuur Hospital |
R 500.00 |
| Cadaver Workshop- Urogynae (PM) |
Venue: UCT Anatomy Lab |
R 1 500.00 |
| Advanced Laparoscopy including Cadaver workshop (AM) |
Venue: UCT Anatomy Lab |
R 2 000.00 |
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