RCOG World Congress 2024 workshops

• Workshop lead: Professor Asma Khalil, UK, Vice President, RCOG 
• Format: Full day, Lectures and Hands on training.
• Location: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Capacity: 30
• Price: US$ 200
• Included in price: Full day workshop, refreshments and lunch

Overview

Understand the indications and prerequisites for fetal procedures and how to optimise the condition to benefit from the fetal intervention procedures.

Understand the theory behind the available treatment modalities and the different treatment options to help counsel parents.

Who should attend?

Fetal medicine trainees, specialists, consultants, SAS and LE doctors

• Workshop leads: Mr Abdul Sultan, UK and Dr Ranee Thakar, President, RCOG 
• Format: Full day, lectures, videos and hands-on anal sphincter repair
• Location: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Capacity: 25
• Price: US$ 200
• Included in price: Full day workshop, refreshments and lunch

Overview

It is now known that a number of 3rd and 4th degree tears, collectively known as Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs) are being missed by doctors and midwives or inadequately repaired resulting in anal incontinence.

The attendees of this workshop will become familiar with the new classification of OASIs and develop clinical skills in the techniques of accurate diagnosis. Using the anal sphincter animal model, techniques in repair of the internal and external sphincter will be taught hands-on. Prevention and management of subsequent pregnancy will also be discussed.

The interactive lectures and audio-visual material will provide tips and tricks to recognise and repair OASIs, and the hands-on workshop  using Cow anal sphincters will prepare the delegates for real-time in the Delivery Room

Learning objectives

• Understand anatomy and physiology of anal sphincters
• Understand perineal  tears and Episiotomy
• Learn tips and tricks to identify obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS)
• Learn how to repair OASIS
• Understand the technique and interpretation of endoanal ultrasound
• Learn about complications, prevention and management of subsequent pregnancies

Who should attend?

Obstetricians, midwives, colorectal surgeons

• Workshop leads: Dr Timothy Draycott, UK and Dr Wafaa Benjamin, Egypt
• Format: Lecture based and practical (clinical scenarios and hands on models)
• Location: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Capacity: 25
• Price: US$ 200
• Included in price: Full day workshop, refreshments and lunch

Overview

Obstetric hemorrhage including PPH is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. The workshop attendees will become familiar with the prevention and early diagnosis of PPH, including blood loss assessment. An in-depth understanding of the importance of communication, leadership and timely intervention during PPH management will be demonstrated. The attendees will also refresh their clinical skills with different PPH management options and principles of blood transfusion.

Learning objectives

• Understand the prevention of PPH, including its relationship with maternal anaemia
• Learn how to identify the early symptoms and signs of PPH
• Understand the importance of timely fluid resuscitation and therapies including principles for blood transfusion
• Understand the benefits of weighing blood loss in PPH
• Understand the benefits of using local PPH Mx algorithms and boxes for initial care
• Improve communication and leadership during PPH management
• Demonstrate knowledge of RCOG PPH and new NICE guidelines including medical management and tamponade
• Refresh hands-on training for surgical methods of PPH management (brace sutures, vascular ligation, hysterectomy)
• Post PPH care planning and HDU care

Who should attend?

This course is an essential aspect of mandatory training for all obstetricians in the labour ward.

• Workshop leads: Dr Sophia Webster, UAE and Dr Alison Wright UK
• Format: Full day, combined lectures and hands on simulation
• Location: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Capacity: 25
• Price: US$ 200
• Included in price: Full day workshop, refreshments and lunch

Overview

Full day, hands-on program promoting appropriate, safe management of the second stage of labour.

Learning objectives

• Safe, skilled clinical decision making in the second stage of labour
• Proficiency in the performance of assisted vaginal birth for direct and rotational vacuum and forceps
• Techniques to minimize the complications of second stage caesarean section
• Understand the use of bedside ultrasound during labour.
• Introduction to the OdonAssist, for assisted vaginal birth.

Who should attend?

This workshop is for obstetricians and other professionals working in maternity services, to facilitate safe assisted vaginal birth and/or caesarean delivery at full dilatation.

• Workshop leads: Miss Nadia Amokrane, UK and Miss Asli Ucyigit, UK
• Format: Half day, either morning or afternoon. Lectures, case based studies and practical hands-on experience in transvaginal ultrasound and hands-on training on laparoscopic simulator
• Location: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Capacity: 24 per workshop 
• Price: US$ 150
• Included in price: Half day workshop, refreshments

Learning objectives

• To understand how advanced ultrasound techniques can support diagnosis and management in acute gynaecological and early pregnancy pathologies
• To gain hands-on experience in transvaginal ultrasound scanning via simulation to assess the normal female pelvis, normal early pregnancy ultrasound findings, acute gynaecological pathologies and early pregnancy complications
• To gain hands-on experience in laparoscopic management of common acute gynaecological emergencies and early pregnancy complications.  

Who should attend?

Consultants, Trainees and SAS and LE doctors in O&G who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of gynaecology and early pregnancy ultrasound in management of acute gynaecological pathologies and early pregnancy complications.

• Workshop leads: Dr Arvind Vashisht, UK and Dr Mohamed Mabrouk, UK
• Format: Full day, lecture based
• Location: Hormuz Grand Muscat Hotel
• Capacity: 70
• Price: US$ 150
• Included in price: Full day workshop, refreshments and lunch

Overview

The primary objective of this workshop is to provide attendees with a robust understanding and practical skills in various gynaecological laparoscopic procedures. Through expert-led sessions, participants will learn to navigate complex surgical scenarios, manage complications, and enhance their surgical techniques effectively.

The "International GynaeLap Workshop” represents a unique opportunity for specialists in the field to refine their skills under the guidance of leading experts. We believe this workshop will significantly enhance the surgical capabilities of its participants and ultimately improve patient care standards across the board.

Learning objectives

Participants will leave the workshop with enhanced capabilities to:

• Understand detailed pelvic anatomy relevant to laparoscopy
• Identify potential complications in laparoscopic surgery
• Apply learned techniques to improve patient outcomes in their clinical practice

Who should attend?

This workshop is tailored for gynaecologists who aspire to advance their skills and deepen their knowledge in the field of gynaecological laparoscopy.

• Workshop lead: Dr Haider Jan 
• Format: Half day, there will be a morning and afternoon workshop to choose from, lectures and hands-on training   
• Location: Hormuz Grand Muscat Hotel
• Capacity: 25 per workshop
• Price: US$ 150

Overview

• Learn the role and method for vaginoscopic outpatient hysteroscopy 
• Understand and develop skills in hysteroscopic resection of polyps and fibroids.
• Understand and develop skills using the hysteroscopic morcellator 
• Learn about Asherman treatment and septum resection 

Who should attend?

Gynaecologists who have an interest in developing advanced hysteroscopic skills.

• Workshop lead: Mrs Vanitha Kumar
• Format: Full day, lectures and hands-on training
• Location: Hormuz Grand Muscat Hotel
• Capacity: 25
• Price: US$ 200
• Included in price: Full day workshop, refreshments and lunch

Overview

An introduction to HPV virus, diagnosis by smears, appearance of cervix with various grades, CGIN and cancer, various treatment techniques and follow ups, HPV Vaccine, various newer machines. 

Who should attend?

Colposcopists and gynaecologists interested in setting up a colposcopy services.