Medical Practice Technical Challenges
Urogynaecology
Urogynaecological Surgery Hands-on Course - 2nd edition
26-M53
Applications to the current course are now closed.
May 27th 2026 - May 28th 2026
COURSE COORDINATORS
Frederico Ferronha (MD, FEBU) ,
Mariana Medeiros (MD) ,
Patrícia Amaral (MD)
COURSE PRESENTATION
Urogynecology is a dynamic and developing field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an understanding of the latest treatment options, diagnosis, and details of urogynaecological conditions. Hands-on sessions will allow for the participants to acquire the practical skills necessary to give your patients the best care possible because of hands-on sessions.
The course focuses on teaching practical procedures and enhancing surgical skills. The daily workshops will give all participants the opportunity to practice urethral bulking, mid-urethral tapes, and vaginal and laparoscopic repair of pelvic organ prolapse.
This is a highly practical course. For each topic, an instructor will explain the steps of the procedure, while participants—working in groups of 2 to 3 per cadaver—will perform the planned tasks.
The course aims to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to perform such procedures more safely and effectively in real surgeries.
The course focuses on teaching practical procedures and enhancing surgical skills. The daily workshops will give all participants the opportunity to practice urethral bulking, mid-urethral tapes, and vaginal and laparoscopic repair of pelvic organ prolapse.
This is a highly practical course. For each topic, an instructor will explain the steps of the procedure, while participants—working in groups of 2 to 3 per cadaver—will perform the planned tasks.
The course aims to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to perform such procedures more safely and effectively in real surgeries.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Urologists, Gynaecologists and General Surgeons
LEARNING OBJECTIVES >> KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO DEVELOP
- Describe the pelvic anatomy and physiology and its application to clinical practice
- Identify, evaluate and manage the common urogynaecological conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence
- Describe the algorithm for identifying, investigating and treating women with urinary, bowel and sexual problems caused by pelvic floor dysfunction
- Develop knowledge and surgical skills to perform procedures such periurethral injections of bulking agents, insertion of TOT and vaginal and abdominal repair of pelvic organ prolapse with and without mesh
- Develop expertise and capacity for performing sacroneuromodulation
- Exercise surgical laparoscopic and robotic skills on pelvic surgery
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Participants already versed in basic principles of pelvic surgery, who are looking to increase their surgical knowledge regarding anatomy and more complex vaginal and laparoscopic operations
