Chairs: Helder Ferreira, Nicolas Bourdel

Faculty: Helder Ferreira, Gaby N. Moawad, Mario Malzoni, Nicolas Bourdel

Description: This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced surgical techniques for the management of digestive, urinary, and diaphragmatic endometriosis. Through comprehensive video presentations, participants will gain insights into the latest minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery, which are pivotal for successful outcomes in these complex cases. Emphasis will be placed on meticulous preoperative planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and detailed surgical techniques to ensure complete lesion excision and improve patient quality of life. Real-life case studies will illustrate the practical application of these techniques, highlighting tips and tricks to avoid complications and manage potential intraoperative challenges. The course will also cover preoperative optimization, postoperative care, and strategies for minimizing recurrence. Ideal for surgeons seeking to enhance their expertise in endometriosis management, this program combines evidence-based guidelines with practical skills to advance surgical proficiency.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Objective Utilize Advanced Diagnostic Tools: Accurately interpret AI-enhanced preoperative imaging and diagnostics to identify and map endometriosis lesions in the digestive, urinary, and diaphragmatic regions
2. Objective Execute advanced robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the excision of endometriosis, ensuring improved precision, reduced operative time, and faster patient recovery
3. Objective Practicing Physicians, Fellows, Imaging Professionals, Allied Healthcare, Residents

Course Outline

1:30 PM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

H. Ferreira

1:35 PM Advanced Image-Guided Surgery in Endometriosis: Cutting-Edge Developments and Future Directions

H. Ferreira

2:00 PM Robotics in Endometriosis Surgery: Benefits, Limitations, and Future Perspectives

G. Moawad

2:25 PM Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Endometriosis: Achieving Efficient and Safe Bowel Management

M. Malzoni

2:50 PM State of the Art: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality in Endometriosis Diagnosis and Treatment

N. Bourdel

3:15 PM Discussion Questions & Answers

1:30 PM Adjourn