Room B: Endometriosis: Mastering Endometriosis from Simple to Complex: Imaging, Precision Surgery, and Future Pathways

AAGL Chair: Victoria Vargas

ESGE Chair: Helder Ferreira

Faculty: Michel Canis, Mario Malzoni, Mauricio Abrao, Joerg Keckstein

Course Description

This advanced course brings together internationally recognized experts in endometriosis to explore modern paradigms of diagnosis and surgical management of endometriosis. Through high-level imaging strategies, refined anatomical approaches, and evidence-based surgical techniques, participants will gain practical insights to optimize patient care. Emphasis will be placed on surgical management of all types of endometriosis, multidisciplinary planning, and innovation in minimally invasive surgery.

Learning Objectives

1. Apply advanced imaging and diagnostic strategies to accurately map endometriosis, including deep retroperitoneal disease.
2. Describe and perform key surgical steps in the management of superficial and deep infiltrating endometriosis, focusing on safe dissection and protection of vital structures.
3. Integrate multidisciplinary and patient-centered decision-making into surgical planning, including fertility preservation and recurrence prevention.

Course Outline

• Welcome and Introductions - Victoria Vargas & Helder Ferreira (5 minutes)
• Surgical Technique and Education as the Foundation to Enhancing Endometriosis Care – Michael Canis (15 minutes)
• Procedural Planning through Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care – Victoria Vargas (15 minutes)
• Principles of Safe and Effective Excision of Pelvic Endometriosis – Mario Malzoni (15 minutes)
• Principles of Safe and Effective Excision of Extrapelvic Endometriosis – Hélder Ferreira (15 minutes)
• Discussion, Questions & Answers - Victoria Vargas & Helder Ferreira (15 minutes)

Adjourn