26086: Safety and Strategy in Endometriosis Surgery: From Mapping to Mastery – Decision-Making for Complex Disease

Friday, November 13, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Room: RM302

Chairs: Helder Ferreira Sr., Mario M. Malzoni

Faculty: Helder Ferreira Sr., Mario M. Malzoni, Alessandra Di Giovanni, Amani Harris

Description: This interactive postgraduate course provides a practical, strategy-focused roadmap for safe and effective endometriosis surgery. Using expert surgical videos, real clinical cases, and evidence-based algorithms, four internationally recognized surgeons will teach: how to plan complex procedures how to execute safe dissection how to decide between conservative and radical approaches how to manage intraoperative challenges The course emphasizes the core philosophy: "Strategy first, technique second."

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

1. Develop a structured algorithm for preoperative evaluation and surgical planning in endometriosis. Identify key anatomic landmarks essential for safe dissection.
2. Apply stepwise strategies for deep infiltrating endometriosis Choose the appropriate surgical extent based on symptoms and functional goals
3. Recognize high-risk situations requiring multidisciplinary management Implement practical methods to prevent and manage complications

COURSE OUTLINE

2:00 PM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

H. Ferreira

2:05 PM Setting the Stage: What Defines Safe Endometriosis Surgery?

H. Ferreira

2:30 PM Deep Endometriosis: Choosing the Right Operation | Rectovaginal and Bowel Disease Shaving Vs Disc Vs Segmental Resection | Bladder and Ureteral Endometriosis | When to Stop, When to Stage

M. Malzoni

2:55 PM Preoperative Mapping: The Foundation of Safety

A. Di Giovanni

3:20 PM Anatomy-Driven Strategy: Retroperitoneal Access and Nerve Preservation

A. Harris

3:45 PM Discussion Questions & Answers

4:00 PM Adjourn