Workshops

Operative gynecologic laparoscopy has become the accepted modality for treatment of various abdominal and pelvic pathologies. During the past several years, enormous technological advances have taken place to make this procedure practical, safe, and economical. The da Vinci robot has emerged as an enabler to convert more laparotomies to laparoscopies.

Course Overview

Drs. Nezhat, as directors of this workshop, are committed to using state-of-the-art technology to build on the wisdom of the recent past. Since 1982, they have gained extensive experience sharing their knowledge with colleagues from the United States and abroad.

Participants will observe live surgery using the da Vinci with interactive discussion as well as participate in various hands-on laboratory sessions utilizing inanimate models. Didactic sessions offer focused discussion of current trends, overviews of basic principles, and varying topics based on the participants interests and needs.

Educational Objectives

The objective of this workshop is to provide opportunity for instruction and guidance in the field of advanced operative laparoscopy using Robotics. The faculty organizers and sponsors assume no responsibility and cannot guarantee the achievement of any specific skill(s) as a result of completing this course. At the conclusion of this seminar, participants should be able to:

• Describe robot assisted laparoscopy.
• List indications and contraindications to robot assisted laparoscopic surgery.
• Be familiar with operating room set-up and instrumentation essential for da Vinci surgery.




Course Schedule

Monday, Day 1 - Robotic in Gynecologic Surgery

Live GYN case observation
   • Hysterectomy
   • Myomectomy
   • Treatment of Endometriosis
Lecture


Tuesday, Day 2 - Robotics in Gynecologic Surgery

Lectures
   • Role of Robotics in Surgery- Camran Nezhat, MD
   • How to Set up the Room and Port Placement for the da Vinci Robot- Mary Jacobson, MD
   • Robotic Radical Hysterectomy and Paraortic Pelvic Node Dissection- Farr Nezhat, MD
   • Robotics in Reproductive Medicine- Ceana Nezhat, MD
   • Robotics in Endometrial Cancer- Amreen Husain, MD
   • Robotic Sacrocolpopexy- Eric Sokol, MD
   • Myomectomy/Hysterectomy Skills Model Labarotory at Intuitive Surgical


Course Faculty

Camran Nezhat, MD
Ceana Nezhat, MD
Farr Nezhat, MD
Amreen Husain, MD
Mary Jacobson, MD
Eric Sokol, MD
Lisa Bhagan, MD
Jian Qun (Kathy) Huang, MD
Linda Nicoll, MD


In addition, invited select faculty will vary from course to course.





Tuition and Enrollment

Tuition for the full 2-day workshop is $800.00. The fee includes the complete seminar, continental breakfast, and lunch on both days, course syllabus and materials, and a certificate of attendance.

Early registration is suggested as course size is limited. Cancellations must be made in writing to the appropriate office. In order to receive a full refund, please postmark your refund request at least 14 days prior to the scheduled course start date. No refunds will be given after this deadline. All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee.

For more information please call us at 650-327-8778 or email us at nezhatreception2@yahoo.com or nezhatsoffice@yahoo.com

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