The Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery educational activity is a bi-annual program designed to provide an in-depth review of the latest information and techniques in Gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. It is designed for clinicians who desire to advance their laparoscopic skills, and apply these skills to perform more advanced Gynecologic laparoscopic surgeries in their practices. The attendees will learn and practice these basic and advanced laparoscopic skills and techniques using laparoscopic trainers, computer simulators and animal models. As part of the registration fee, an Apple iPod touch will be given to each participant (See Details Below). It will contain all the conference presentations, a variety of surgical videos and will be an integral part of the conference. The course will include two live surgical procedures. There are only thirty-six (36) slots available for each course, so please register right away.

This conference is specifically designed for OB/GYN physicians, gynecologic surgeons, OB/GYN fellows and residents.

• Discuss the principles of electrosurgery in laparoscopic surgery.
• Identify pelvic anatomy pertinent to a gynecologic laparoscopic surgeon.
• Perform laparoscopic suturing and knot tying.
• Explain the steps involved in performing a laparoscopic hysterectomy/myomectomy.
• Demonstrate the skills/techniques necessary to perform advanced gynecologic
  laparoscopic surgery.
• Discuss the principles of robotic surgery.
• Identify methods to avoid laparoscopic complications.

Conference participants will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and other attendees through an integrated mobile website that will provide access to presenter bios, conference presentations, surgical videos and additional links. An iPod touch will be given to each participant, however, you may bring your own iPod touch or iPhone if you have one, and receive a discount in the registration fee.

Physician: USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Larry Glazerman, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, FL

Stuart Hart, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Urogynecology and
Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Department of Obstetrics and Gyneceology
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, FL

Craig J. Sobolewski, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief, Division of Gynecologic Specialties
Chief, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

M. Jonathon Solnik, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of California, Los Angeles
Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Renee Bassaly, MD
Fellow, Division of Urogynecology and
Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Michael Swor, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of South Florida
Founder, Swor Women’s Care
Founder, Advanced Surgery Specialists of Sarasota
Co-Founder, SMH Center for Advanced Surgery
Sarasota, Florida

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

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