Chairs: Maurício S. Abrão, Paulo A. Ayroza Ribeiro
Faculty: Helizabet Salomão Ayroza, Henrique M. Abrão, Paulo A. Ayroza Ribeiro, Maurício S. Abrão, Andrea Vidali, Manuel Lopez, Gustavo Leme Fernandes
Description: This innovative postgraduate course will explore the intersection of pelvic neuroanatomy, female sexuality, endometriosis, and emerging technologies in gynecologic surgery. With a focus on anatomical preservation and patient quality of life, the faculty will present how knowledge of critical pelvic structures—combined with artificial intelligence (AI), advanced imaging, and predictive analytics—can help minimize functional damage during complex surgical procedures. The course emphasizes a translational and practical approach, aiming to equip attendees with current and future tools to support optimal surgical decision-making and outcomes.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Objective To provide an updated overview of pelvic neuroanatomy as it relates to female sexual function;
- Objective To understand how various gynecologic diseases and surgeries impact female sexuality; and
- Objective To explore how AI, 3D modeling, and surgical mapping can aid in anatomical preservation.
Course Outline
9:15 AM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview
M. Abrão
9:20 AM From Classical Anatomy to AI-Guided Surgery: Welcome to the New Era
H. Salomão Ayroza
9:35 AM Pelvic Neuroanatomy and Female Sexuality: What Should Never be Injured
H. Abrão
9:50 AM Sexual Dysfunction in Endometriosis Patients: Importance of Deep Clinical Evaluation
P. Ayroza Ribeiro
10:05 AM AI in Deep Endometriosis Surgery: Planning to Preserve Sexual Function
M. Abrão
10:20 AM Endometriosis: A Neuroimmunological Disease
A. Vidali
10:35 AM Surgical Techniques to Avoid Neurological Damage in Deep Pelvic Dissection
M. Lopez
10:50 AM Sexuality after Radical Surgery: Innovation in Early Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
G. Leme Fernandes
11:05 AM Discussion Questions & Answers
9:15 AM Adjourn
1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver BC V6C 0C3
Canada