Oncology SIG Webinar:

Webinar Topic: Oncology SIG Webinar: Pros and Cons of 3D Laparoscopy, Mentorship in MIS, and MIS Abdominal Cerclage Methods

Presented by:

Masoud Azodi, MD (Moderator & Presenter), HHC, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT
Topic Title: Advantages and Techniques for MIS Abdominal Cerclage Placement in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant

Michael Shu, MD (Moderator & Presenter), Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
Topic Title: Education and Mentorship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Vaagn Andikyan, MD, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Topic Title: 3G Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Surgery: Advancing Precision Through Visualization

Webinar Description:
1. The Use of 3D Laparoscopy in Gynecology: Pros and Cons
-Advantages and limitations of 3D visualization
-Impact on surgical performance, ergonomics, and outcomes
-Comparison with conventional 2D laparoscopy and robotic surgery
-Current evidence and practical applications
2. Education and Mentorship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
– Best practices for surgical education
– The role of simulation in skill acquisition and assessment
– Structured mentorship models for residents and fellows
– Future directions in robotic and minimally invasive surgical training
3. Minimally invasive techniques for abdominal cerclage placement
– Discussion of reasons for abdominal cerclage placement and
advantages of MIS
– Video of conventional laparoscopy for cerclage placement
– Video of robotic cerclage placement in pregnancy
– Video of complication of MIS cerclage placement in pregnancy

Webinar Course Objective(s):
– The Use of 3D Laparoscopy in Gynecology: Pros and Cons
– Education and Mentorship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
– Minimally invasive techniques for abdominal cerclage placement