26004: When Benign Turns Complex: Advanced Laparoscopic Strategies for the Unexpected Pelvis

Friday, November 13, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Room: RM311

Chairs: Luis F. Garcia Rodriguez, Fernando Heredia

Faculty: Fernando Heredia, Thiers Soares Raymundo, Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri, Luis F Garcia Rodriguez

Description: Benign gynecologic surgery may unexpectedly escalate into highly complex operative scenarios, challenging even experienced laparoscopic surgeons. Pelvic abscesses, frozen pelvis, large benign tumors, complex hysterectomy, and unexpected adnexal findings require advanced anatomical knowledge, refined laparoscopic skills, and real-time surgical judgment. This postgraduate course focuses on advanced laparoscopic strategies to safely manage complex benign gynecologic conditions. Through expert-led, step-by-step video case analysis and structured decision-making frameworks, participants will gain practical tools to navigate high-risk benign surgery, minimize complications, and optimize surgical outcomes.

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

1. Recognize intraoperative warning signs that convert benign pathology into complex surgical scenarios

COURSE OUTLINE

10:00 AM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

L. Garcia Rodriguez

10:05 AM Adnexal Surprises: When Benign Is Not Straightforward

F. Heredia

10:30 AM Frozen Pelvis: Navigating Severe Adhesions and Distorted Anatomy

T. Soares Raymundo

10:55 AM Pelvic Abscesses and Hostile Inflammatory Pelvis

J. Villegas-Echeverri

11:20 AM Large Benign Tumors and Complex Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

L. Garcia Rodriguez

11:45 AM Discussion Questions & Answers

12:00 PM Adjourn