Updates in Complex Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Friday, May 12, 2023, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Updates in Complex Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery will present advances in the management of common gynecologic conditions including both benign and malignant diagnoses. Topics include fertility preservation, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), new technology in MIS Gynecology, trauma informed and gender affirming care and pelvic pain/endometriosis. There will be a particular focus on uterine-sparing or fertility-sparing treatments, as well as talks highlighting innovative procedures in both the office and operating room.

We will also update clinicians on the latest evidence in perioperative care and outcomes using the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway framework. Lastly, we hope to provide a lively discussion on how we, as providers, can combat burnout.

Teaching methods include lecture, panel discussion and Q&A with faculty.

1. Summarize factors that contribute to disparities in access to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for benign pathology
2. Describe indications for egg or embryo banking and define the process, benefits, and drawbacks of fertility preservation options
3. Discuss evidence-based treatment options for PCOS patients
4. Review the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway
5. Identify risk reducing techniques in patients with hereditary gynecologic cancer syndromes
6. Demonstrate how multidisciplinary providers collaborate to diagnose and treat pelvic pain in an individualized way
7. Describe the laparoscopic approach for hysterectomy in cases of a large uterus
8. Recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in patients
9. Point out the benefits of vNotes approach to hysterectomy over both laparoscopy and traditional vaginal surgical approaches
10. Describe implementation and utilization of office hysteroscopy for common gynecological conditions
11. Review currently available non-surgical management options of uterine fibroids
12. Identify the contributors to burnout that may be in our sphere of influence

You have the choice to register to attend this course in person or participate via livestream:

$200.00 - In Person, includes box lunch
$175.00 - Livestream - link will be provided

Online registration will be open through Wednesday, May 10, 2023. For registration assistance, call the CME department at 206.341.0142.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP: The AAFP has reviewed Updates in Complex Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 05/12/2023 to 05/12/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (7.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.25 hours), AAFP Prescribed Credits (7.25 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (7.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Virginia Mason Medical Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, May 12, 2023