Uterine anomalies workshop: Novel developments
in diagnosis and management
Friday 16th December 2011
Organisers: Ms. Sarah Creighton and Mr. Davor Jurkovic
This one day workshop was aimed at clinicians with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Müllerian anomalies. The aim was to provide an in depth overview of the etiology, classification and clinical impact of these complex congenital conditions. The panel included a number of leading experts in this area, who provided a comprehensive review of current clinical practice and recent research developments including practical advice on overcoming difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. The course was suitable for gynecologists, surgeons, fertility specialists and other health professionals working in this field.
Venue
Academy of Medical Sciences
41 Portland Place
London W1B 1QH
Speakers
Professor Maribel Acien, Alicante, Spain
Professor Adam Balen, Leeds, UK
Ms. Gail Busby, Consultant Gynecologist, Manchester, UK
Ms. Sarah Creighton, Consultant Gynecologist, London, UK
Mr. Alfred Cutner, Consultant Gynecologist, London, UK
Dr. Margaret Hall-Craggs, Consultant Radiologist, London, UK
Mr. Hayden Homer, Lecturer in Reproductive Medicine, London, UK
Mr. Davor Jurkovic, Consultant Gynecologist, London, UK
Dr. Lih-Mei Liao, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, London, UK
Mr. Ertan Saridogan, Consultant Gynecologist, London, UK
Programme
09.00 - 09.15REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
09.15 - 09.25Welcome and Introduction
Ms. Sarah Creighton
Session I
Causes and Classification of Müllerian Anomalies
Chair: Mr. Ertan Saridogan
09.25 - 09.45Embryology of Müllerian Development
Prof. Maribel Acien
09.45 - 10.05Genetics of Müllerian anomalies
Mr. Hayden Homer
10.05 - 10.25Classification of Müllerian Anomalies
Prof. Maribel Acien
10.25 - 10.40Discussion
10.40 - 11.10COFFEE
Session II
Diagnosis of Müllerian Anomalies
Chair: Ms. Sarah Creighton
11.10 - 11.30Ultrasound
Mr. Davor Jurkovic
11.30 - 11.50MRI
Dr. Margaret Hall-Craggs
11.50 - 12.00Discussion
Session III
Clinical Implications of Müllerian Anomalies
Chair: Prof. Maribel Acien
12.00 - 12.20Müllerian anomalies in adolescents – agenesis and obstruction
Ms. Sarah Creighton
12.20 - 12.50 Impact of Müllerian anomalies on reproductive health
Prof. Adam Balen
12.50 - 13.10 Discussion
13.10 - 14.00 LUNCH
Session IV
Session IV - Management of Müllerian anomalies
Chair: Mr. Davor Jurkovic
14.00 - 14.20Non-surgical treatments
Ms. Gail Busby
14.20 - 14.40Psychological impact of Müllerian anomalies
Dr. Lih-Mei Liao
14.40 - 15.00Hysteroscopy
Mr. Ertan Saridogan
15.00 - 15.30Laparoscopy
Mr. Alfred Cutner
15.30 - 15.40Discussion
15.40 - 16.00TEA
Session V
Future research
Chair: Prof. Adam Balen
16.00 - 16.30 Directions for future research - Topics and methodological considerations.
Faculty discussion
16.30 - 17.00Summary and Close
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