This course will provide a comprehensive overview of endometriomas, focusing on the latest surgical techniques and diagnostic challenges and clinical management strategies. Participants will gain insights into the pathophysiology of endometriomas and the implications for fertility and pain management. The course will explore both medical and surgical treatment options, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient outcomes. Through a combination of lectures and interactive discussions, the course will also address challenges in diagnosis and long-term management of patients with endometriomas.
Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the participant will be able to: 1) Outline the endometriomas impact on patient care; 2) Evaluate and apply the latest surgical techniques and diagnostic strategies for endometriomas; and 3) Navigate the complexities of fertility preservation and pain management in patients with endometriomas.
Presentations:
Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview
Diagnosis Is Therapy: Mastering the Detection and Characterization of Ovarian Endometriomas
Wendaline M. VanBuren, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Navigating Treatment Pathways: Current Approaches to Endometrioma Management
Francisco Carmona, MD, PhD, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
Forceps or Beam: Which Holds the Key to Better Endometrioma Outcomes
Ken R. Sinervo, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Center for Endometriosis Care, Atlanta, GA
Securing the Win: Preventing Endometrioma Recurrence
Mariona Rius, MD, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
The Fertility Conundrum: Endometriomas and Their Treatment Dilemmas
Antonio R. Gargiulo, MD, Center for Infertility and Reproductive Surgery, Boston, MA
Discussion - Questions & Answers - All Faculty
Adjourn
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New Orleans, LA 70130
United States