Pre-Conference Workshops
UGSA 2024 ASM Pre-Conference Workshops are held across two days on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September at either the W Hotel, or at Greenslops Private Hospital. Read more below, or download the full program for more information.
Urodynamics Workshop
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Location: Greenslopes Private Hospital, Greenslopes
Faculty: Dr Bernadette Brown, Dr Peta Higgs, Dr Aparna Hegde, Rhiannon Mason & Jennifer Rayner
About this Workshop: This all-day course will enable participants to understand the terminology, different instruments used for performing urodynamics, interpretation of urodynamics, troubleshooting and avoiding pitfalls of interpretation. Workshop faculty will go through multichannel urodynamics and understanding pre-study uroflowmetry, filling cystogram and the voiding pressure flow study.At the end of the didactic component, participants will have hands-on teaching on how to set up and trouble shoot the machine with an expert, going through cases and understanding the interpretation.
Functional Bowel Workshop
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Location: Greenslopes Private Hospital, Greenslopes
Faculty: Dr Chris Gillespie, Alison Bryant, Dina Fetahagic, Catherine Christophorou, Kate Hooper & Kate Lane
About this Workshop: Colorectal pelvic floor dysfunction and its impact on urogynaecological conditions. This program includes:
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Interactive lecture by each faculty member
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Q&A
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EMG biofeedback demonstration
- Rotation through tables set up with equipment – rectal balloons, transanal irrigation, biofeedback, anal plugs etc
Vaginal Surgery Workshop
Proudly Supported by Applied Medical & Karl Storz
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Location: W Brisbane
Faculty: Dr Lucy Bates, Dr Jenny King, Dr Supuni Kapurubandara, Dr Fiona Bach, Dr Kris Cvach, Dr Frida Carswell, Dr Vivien Wong & Dr Rebecca Young
About this Workshop: This hands-on workshop will help you hone you vaginal surgery skills with stations using models covering vaginal hysterectomy, sacrospinous fixation/sacrospinous hysteropexy, vNOTES, and colpocleisis. You will work in small groups rotating between each station, to learn tips and tricks from Practitioners who routinely perform these procedures. It will cover patient selection; an introduction to vNOTES, and how this could be introduced to your practice, port placement and gaining entry; tips and tricks for vaginal hysterectomy; suture placement and trouble shooting at time of sacrospinous fixation; and the when and how to perform a colpocleisis. There will also be discussion regarding the use of Arista in vaginal surgery.
Botox & PTNS Workshop
Proudly Supported by Laborie, Abbvie & Ambu
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Location: W Brisbane
Faculty: Dr Yu Hwee Tan, Dr Jerome Melon, Professor Hannah Krause, Dr Ellen Yeung & Dr Rebecca Young
About this Workshop: Delegates attending the Botox & PTNS workshop will be provided the opportunity to learn the key steps in identifying overactive bladder: diagnosis, important pathology to exclude and the role of UDS. Faculty will also address conservative and medical management of OAB, before moving on to PTNS: the procedure, how it works, evidence for use, prospective follow up of PTNS patients and outcomes. Delegates will then learn about the botox procedure, setting up an outpatient botox service, follow-up and model of care. Practical, hands-on stations will be available to all registered delegates, comprising of a cystoscopy and botox satation + Percutaneous Tibial nerve stimulation station.
An impressive workshop designed to arm delegates with the necessary skills to feel confident in both Botox and PTNS.
Cystoscopy Workshop
Proudly Supported by Ambu
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Location: W Brisbane
Faculty: Dr Kurinji Kannan & Dr Andre Joshie
About this Workshop: Delegates attending this 2 hour workshop will cover the assembly of scope, equipment trouble shooting as well as addressing gynaecological indications for cystoscopy and expected findings. The workshops aims to teach delegates to check cystoscopy at the end of certain gynaecological surgery to ensure there has not been damage to the bladder and that the ureters appear functional. We will also address the investigation of bladder pain and how to biopsy for any abnormalities.
Inclusive of hands-on training sessions.
Bulkamid & SNM Workshop
Proudly Sponsored by Axonics
Date: Thursday 19 September
Location: W Brisbane
Faculty: Dr Karen Noblett & Axonics support staff
About this Workshop: This interactive workshop will cover two key areas: Bulkamid and Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM). Participants will gain an evidence-based understanding of each procedure through expert-led presentations and live-streamed sessions from the Axonics Training Centre in California or local specialists.
The Bulkamid component will provide an overview of the evidence and procedure, followed by a hands-on wet lab with guided practice at dedicated stations.
The SNM segment will feature an introduction to current evidence, new developments, and procedural techniques, complemented by a live demonstration from Dr. Karen Noblett (pending confirmation). Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in Q&A and practice on training models.
Pessary Workshop
Proudly Supported by Sayco, iMedcare, & Greenslopes Private Hospital
Date: Thursday 19 September
Location: Greenslopes Private Hospital
Faculty: Dr Yu Hwee Tan, Dr Duncan Shannon, Dr Krishanthy Thayalan, Dr Lauren Ferris, Sue Croft, Jennifer Rayner & Dr Nikki Dykes
About this Workshop: This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of pessary care, from clinical assessment to practical application. Topics include the staging of pelvic organ prolapse and levator muscle avulsion injuries, recognition of common vaginal and pelvic pathologies, and the physiotherapist’s role in effective and safe pessary fitting.
Participants will explore setting up nurse-led pessary services, follow-up systems, models of care, and credentialling processes. The program also covers pessary selection for pelvic organ prolapse versus stress urinary incontinence, contraindications, and risk factors for failure.
Further sessions address management of complications such as erosions, granulation tissue, infection, ulcerations, and tears, as well as recommended practices for pessary care, self-management, patient education, and adherence to TGA guidelines. An introduction to prasterone will be included, and attendees will gain hands-on experience through practical sessions, concluding with a Q&A.
Ultrasound Workshop
Proudly Supported by GE Healthcare & Greenslopes Private Hospital
Date: Thursday 19 September
Location: Greenslopes Private Hospital
Faculty: Dr Joseph Lee
About this workshop: Delegates will have the opportunity to gain insights into:
- The utility of pelvic floor ultrasound in assessing patients with pelvic floor dysfunction
The assessment of patients with pelvic mesh-related complications - The assessment of the anal sphincter complex and maternal birth trauma
- Discussing the evidence fhe role of pelvic floor imaging and the future of imaging with AI technology
Additionally, delegates will have hands-on experience in real-time imaging of patients with pelvic floor dysfuncation and an opportunity to learn post-acquisition volume analysis.
SUI Workshop
Proudly Supported by Applied Medical & Karl Storz
Date: Thursday 19 September
Location: W Brisbane
Faculty: Dr Ruchi Singh, Dr Lucy Bates, Dr Fiona Bach & Dr Chris Barry
About this workshop: This workshop is targeted at fellows and young consultants who are offering incontinence procedures and aims to provide an overview of management of stress urinary incontinence and the practical enhancement of surgical training.
Registrar's Day Workshop
Date: Thursday 19 September
Location: W Brisbane
Faculty: Dr Krishanthy Thayalan & Dr Duncan Shannon
About this workshop: Back following a long hiatus, this year's Registrar's Day workshop is designed for registrar's who are preparing for FRANZCOG Written and/or OSCE exams. Aiming to provide a basic overview of Urogynaecological topics, it equips participants with the knowledge required to complete SAQ / OSCE questions related to their FRANZCOG exams. Guided by CU Fellows Dr Krishanthy Thayalan & Dr Duncan Shannon, have all your questions answered
GP Workshop
Date: Thursday 19 September
Location: Greenslopes Private Hospital
Faculty: Dr Alexandra Mowat, Dr Jerome Melon, Dr Yu Hwee Tan & Dr Ellen Yeung
About this workshop:This is a 3 hour workshop aimed at empowering GPs to provide excellent primary urogynaecological care and management plans for your patients. We’ll provide algorithms to help you care for your patients which are holistic and will provide value to many of your patients. Pelvic floor dysfunction is often challenging but we want to help make primary care management clear and effective.
UGSA Excellence in Women’s Health
Medical professionals interested in women’s continence and pain management.