This advanced surgery course is for fellows specializing in Urogynecology and/or Female Urology. The goal of this course is to help fellows, already well versed in basic principles of pelvic surgery, who are looking to increase their surgical knowledge regarding anatomy and more complex vaginal and laparoscopic operations.
This cadaver course will focus on advanced pelvic anatomy surrounding topics such as Martius flaps, laparoscopic retropubic surgery, ureteral location and surgical management, prolapse repair (with and without graft augmentation), management of mesh complications, laparoscopic surgeries, neuromodulation, and botulinum toxin. Additional topics, with slight variation from year to year, will be covered by nationally recognized experts in the field of urogynecologic surgery and female urology.
This is a hands-on course focused on creating opportunities for interaction between the faculty and fellows. In addition to the didactic lectures and case-based discussions, there will be three hours of cadaver labs each day to demonstrate surgical anatomy and techniques. Fellows will rotate in groups of 2 to 4 with each cadaver discussion lead by a dedicated faculty member. Fellows should approach the course to gain exposure and knowledge regarding the aforementioned surgeries rather than expecting to individually complete a lengthy dissection or surgery on every cadaver.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will have expanded their knowledge and gained confidence in using minimally invasive surgical techniques to advance the care of their patients with difficult pelvic floor problems.
Program Chair: Peter Jeppson, MD | University of New Mexico
Program Vice Chair: Maria Florian-Rodriguez, MD | UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)
Preferred Accommodation: Information will be available in Fall 2024.
- Registered participants will receive discounted rates at the preferred accommodation. Registered participants will need to arrange their own roommates and book their own accommodation.
- Participants should eat breakfast before going to CAMLS. Breakfast will not be served at CAMLS.
Target Audience: Fellows in their second or third year of fellowship. This course is limited to one fellow per program and is complimentary to fellowship program members whose dues are current as of January 2025.
Registration
Registration opens in September 2026.
- Accommodation and other transportation are NOT included in registration.
- Registration includes: course, 2 lunches, evening reception on Thursday night
- Registered fellows can find more information and materials in the Fellow Hands On Course Community.
