The safety of minimally invasive surgery is significantly augmented through improvements in image technologies used to enhance visualization and precision. The majority of new laparoscopic systems, including robotics, have fluorescence capabilities. However, optimal utilization of these tools is not well understood or implemented. In this course, we will demonstrate how to improve your technique when performing ureterolysis, retrosigmoidectomies, adhesiolysis, ureteral shaving, ovarian surgeries, and sentinel lymph nodes detections.

Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the participant will be able to: 1) Employ the use of image technologies during surgeries to enhance safety and precision; 2) Demonstrate improved hysteroscopic and laparoscopic resection skills with real time ultrasonic guidance; and 3) Access the use of applications of fluorescence and Near-Infrared (NIR) technologies during laparoscopic procedures, like ureterolysis, retrosigmoidectomies, adhesiolysis, ureteral shaving, ovarian surgeries, and sentinel lymph nodes detections.

Presentations:
Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview
Chair: João Paulo Epprecht, MD
Ircad-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ultrasound-Guided Hysteroscopic Surgery
Maria Chiara De Angelis, MD, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

Intraoperative Navigation in Laparoscopy: Fibroids and Endometriosis Surgery
Fernanda Okita, MD, Gynecologic Division, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Fluorescence-Guided Surgery: Sentinel Lymph Nodes, Ureteral Painting and More
Jordanna S. Diniz e Moura Osaki, MD, Hospital Santa Luzia - Rede D'Or São Luiz, Brasília, Brazil

Fluorescence Techniques to Improve the Safety of Your Surgery
João Paulo Epprecht, MD, Ircad-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Discussion - Questions & Answers - All Faculty

Adjourn