Think like a reproductive surgeon. This hour long panel explores the surgical treatment of endometriosis and adenomyosis when pregnancy is the desired outcome. The lectures, all taught by internationally recognized minimally invasive reproductive surgeons, have been designed for those surgeons aiming to enhance pregnancy opportunity in patients whose fertility is compromised by endometriosis or adenomyosis. 

Delve into the complex realm of peritoneal and inflammatory factors such as pelvic adhesions and deep infiltrative endometriosis, gaining insights into how these conditions impact fertility and discovering surgical interventions that can truly make a positive difference in the most impactful fertility bottom lines – pregnancy and live birth rate.

Master the art of laparoscopic management of ovarian endometriomas; how to avoid the perils and pitfalls that negatively impact ovarian reserve and subsequent egg production. Learn when egg cryopreservation should be considered prior to surgery.  

Deepen your knowledge and your ability to perform both robotic and laparoscopic approaches to uterine surgery for adenomyosis management, based on diagnostic studies; when such surgery is indicated or contraindicated to optimize uterine function for both unassisted and assisted reproduction. Explore fertility enhancing hysteroscopic surgery for adenomyosis.

Cases will be presented that will advance the attendee’s diagnostic and surgical acumen. 

Throughout this panel, expert minimally invasive reproductive surgeons will instruct on the most up to the minute surgical techniques to increase pregnancy rates through the use of video demonstration, and engaging discussions rooted in evidence-based practices. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your surgical prowess, elevate patient care, and stay at the forefront of surgical advances.

Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the participant will be able to: 1) Recognize the infertility pathology solved by laparoscopy; 2) Recognize the infertility pathology solved by intrauterine surgery; and 3) Recognize the different problems of the endometrium that affects fertility and how to solve them.

Presentations:
Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

The Buck Stops Here: Microsurgery Revisited
Ceana H. Nezhat, MD, Minimally Invsasive Surgery and Reproductive Medicine, Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta, GA

Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold, Just Right: Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis and Adhesions
Zaraq Khan, MBBS, MCR, FACOG, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: The Ovarian Endometrioma with Consideration of Egg Freezing
Rebecca L. Flyckt, MD, University Hospitals, Beachwood, OH

When the House Is Not a Home: Adenomyosis – When and How Surgery Should be Performed
Charles E. Miller, MD, Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL

Discussion - Questions & Answers - All Faculty

Adjourn