Join us June 7-9, 2012 at the Roosevelt New Orleans for FPMRS Update 2012. Registration is open!
Course Description
Each year the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive course provides content that is developed specifically for you and your urogynecologic practice. Select the content that is right for you, and bring the other providers in your office.
For the physician-in-training, mid-level and allied health providers:
- Introduction and overview of Pelvic Floor Disorders, and why they matter
- Updates on the examination and evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and anal incontinence
- Overview of surgical anatomy and the spectrum of surgical treatments
- Tips and tricks for the logistics of a practice centered on pelvic floor dysfunction
For the Urogynecologic Surgeon:
- Advanced live anatomy video review
- "Masters Classes" with anatomic and surgical techniques
- Video sessions
- Expert debates and panel discussions – slings, vaginal/laparoscopic/robotic approaches, uterine preservation
- Complications and management of iatrogenic pelvic floor dysfunction
For Everyone:
- Running the business of a Urogynecologic Practice
- Managing the current "mesh environment"
- Introducing research into a busy clinical practice
Hands-on sessions, including:
- Urodynamics (basic and advanced)
- Cystoscopy and office-based procedures
- Sacral neuromodulation
Course Directors
Charles Rardin, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Urogynecology
Women’s and Infants Hospital
Alpert Medical School at Brown University
Providence, RI
Miles Murphy, MD, MSPH
Associate Medical Director
The Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
North Wales, PA
Learning Objectives
• Explain how to evaluate and manage pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse for physicians,
nurse practitioners/physician assistants, physical therapists, and allied health professionals.
• Discuss surgical anatomy of the female pelvis and the biomechanics related to continence and pelvic support.
• Identify new procedures available to treat urinary incontinence in the office and operating room.
• Compare the roles of examination, cystoscopy, urodynamics, and other diagnostic and therapeutic modalities through hands-on
experience.
• Assess the treatment options for fecal incontinence.
• Discuss how complications occur during pelvic surgery and learn how to better manage them.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Caldera Medical
Vectec
Educational grant support provided by: Pfizer, Inc. and Ethicon Women's Health & Urology
