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11 – 12 MArch 2016

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Dear Colleagues, It is with pleasure that we invite you to the 7th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Urogynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA) to be held in Auckland from Wednesday 9th – Sunday 13th March 2016.

Following the unprecedented success of our last ASM and various workshops; it is now more obvious than ever that there is a growing need for evidence-based medicine teaching as well as hands on practical training in urogynaecology in Australasia. As a result, UGSA has combined both aspects of clinical education in our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting. Not only have we invited key opinion leaders from

various corners of the world to provide state of the art lectures, discussion forums and debates but there will also be an interesting array of workshops/courses for delegates to learn how to repair anal sphincter injuries & perform laparoscopic colposacropexy as well as a one day urogynaecology course designed for RANZCOG trainees and interested specialists.

UGSA has been blessed with the generosity from industry and our trainers/teachers, and will continue to deliver education in an affordable manner. All we ask of you is to spread the word around to your colleagues and trainees; and make this event as successful as possible.

2016 ASM Scientific CommitteeLynsey Hayward Tim Dawson Paul Macpherson Louise Tomlinson

Erica Hunter

UGSA Advisory Committee Christopher Maher – Chair Ian Tucker – Vice Chair & Website Jenny King – Secretary Marcus Carey – Treasurer Oliver Daly – UGSA Pelvic Floor Database John Short - Communications

International Faculty Members: Pamela Moalli (USA) John De Lancey (USA) Linda Cardozo (UK)

Australasian Invited Faculty Members: Don Wilson (NZ) Peter Dietz (NSW) Louise Tomlison (NZ) Christopher Maher (QLD) Jenny Kruger (USA) Vivian Aguilar (USA) Malcolm Fraser (QLD) Salwan Al-Salihi (VIC) Kris Cvach (VIC) Kate Moore (NSW) Emmanuel Karantanis (NSW) Ian Tucker (SA) Min Lo (NZ) Jill Woods (NZ) Melissa Buttini (QLD) Francois Stapleberg (NZ) Yik Lim (VIC) Erica Hunter (NZ) Lynsey Hayward (NZ) Paul MacPherson (NZ) Oliver Daly (VIC) Vivien Wong (QLD) Jenny King (NSW) Lucy Bates (NSW) Bernie Haylen (NSW) Nevine te West (NSW) John Short (NZ) Marcus Carey (VIC) Joseph Lee (VIC) Erica Hunter (NZ) Alex Mowat (QLD) Simon Edmonds (NZ) Douglas Barclay (NZ) Ajay Rane (QLD) Chris Barry (SA) Michelle Atherton (WA) Tim Dawson (NZ) Peta Higgs (QLD) Peter Dwyer (VIC) Gil Burton (NSW) Fariba Behnia-Wilson (SA) Kurinji Kannan (QLD) Alison de Souza (VIC) Lore Schierlitz (VIC) Ruchi Singh (VIC) Fay Chao (VIC)

Conference Chair and Scientific Committee

Dr LynSey HAywArD

UGSA Chair Conference co-Chair

A/ProFeSSor CHrISToPHer MAHer

WELCOME

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A/ProFeSSor PAMeLA MoALLI (USA)

A/Professor Moalli, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Division of Urogynaecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery,

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

Her research is in the general area of pelvic floor dysfunction. Specifically, she is interested in determining the biological basis for the increased incidence of pelvic organ prolapse following menopause. She has focused on differences in connective tissue remodelling between pre- and postmenopausal women.

Dr. Moalli is developing a model to test the structural properties of the supportive connective tissue of the vagina. The goal of the lab is to design therapies that strengthen pelvic floor support and decrease the incidence of pelvic organ prolapse.

ProFeSSor JoHn De LAnCey (USA)

Prof. De Lancey is Director of the Pelvic Floor Research Group at the University of Michigan and the Norman F. Miller Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Professor of Urology in the University of Michigan Medical School. He and his research team have made important discoveries concerning the basic causal mechanisms involved in the prevalent and distressing conditions known as female pelvic floor disorders.

Prof. De Lancey along with Ashton-Miller, and their trainees have elucidated the structural mechanics of factors responsible for the connective tissue, muscle, and neural mechanisms involved in these highly prevalent, long neglected, and stigmatizing conditions. In addition, they have examined the remarkable biomechanics of vaginal birth injury that is the dominant cause of incontinence and prolapse. This research resulted in important discoveries about the fundamental biomechanics of pelvic floor disorders as well as the factors involved in birth-related pelvic floor injury that have won many national and international awards.

ProFeSSor LInDA CArDozo oBe (UK)

Professor Cardozo heads a busy and productive tertiary referral urogynaecology department at King’s College Hospital. She has a large clinical workload dealing with complex urogynaecological problems in a supra-regional tertiary referral unit teaching medical students, training junior doctors and undertaking clinical research.

Her publications include more than 350 original papers in peer review journals, 21 books and 120 book chapters. She is a member of the Editorial Board of 12 Scientific Journals.

She is currently Co-Chairman of the World Health Organisation International Consultation on Incontinence, International Fellows Representative on the Council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists where she has also sat on numerous committees.

KEy NOtE SpEAKErS

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MEEtING VENUE

Pullman Auckland is situated in New Zealand’s most populated city Tāmaki Makaurau or Auckland.

Within half-an-hour of downtown Auckland you can relax on an island in the Hauraki Gulf, trek through native rainforests (one of the only places outside the tropics where rainforest exists), sample wines from a range of mainland and offshore vineyards and walk along a black sand surf beach.

A positive departure from the usual formula in hotel accommodation, Pullman Auckland’s sleek interiors emit a warm and friendly vibe, creating an intimate atmosphere whether in the lobby lounge or by the 25 metre heated swimming pool or within one of 16 dynamic meeting spaces.

A selection of spacious hotel rooms, the exclusivity of an executive lounge, and chic residential suites with living areas and kitchen facilities framing views from city to sea uniquely redefines the lifestyle of the cosmopolitan traveller.

Access and Parking options:

The hotel is located in the heart of the CBD at the top of Shortland Street, only 40 minutes from the Auckland Domestic/International Airport and 5 mins by car/10 mins on foot from Britomart Railway Station.

Pullman Auckland’s location makes it easy walking distance to a range of entertainment, shopping and tourist attractions.

A short walk from the hotel will find you outside Vector Arena, walking High Street or Queen Street or catching a ferry to one of the many islands that occupy the Hauraki Gulf.

Pullman Auckland provides guests with a variety of parking options with valet parking for $35. There is also competitive overnight parking rates available at the public car park situated below the hotel.

Pullman Auckland Corner Waterloo Quadrant and Princes Streets

Auckland, New Zealand

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WOrKSHOpS

Build your own pelvis: Hands-on clay pelvic anatomy workshop

oASIS Symposium

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Dr Louise Tomlinson, Dr Sylvia Lin, Dr Vivien Wong Wednesday 9th March, 8.30am – 12.30pm Advanced Surgical Skills Centre, Mercy Hospital, 98 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland 20 $600AUD

Obstetric anal sphincter disruption is a major cause of anal incontinence. There is compelling evidence that clinicians are inadequately trained to recognise & repair the anal sphincter. This workshop is essential for all doctors practising obstetrics and repairing perineal tears.

Topics include:· Applied anatomy· Recognition and classification of OASIS· Discussion regarding preventative risk reducing strategies· Repair techniques & video demonstrations· Postpartum care and management of subsequent delivery.· Practical Lab with hands on experience A practical lab includes repairing pig anal sphincters and Abdul Sultan’s latex anal sphincter model. Each participant will use both models to repair an anal sphincter injury under close supervision.

Dr Oliver Daly, A/Prof Malcolm Frazer, Dr Chris Barry, Dr Vivien Wong, Dr Kris Cvach Wednesday 9th March, 1.30pm – 5.00pm Pullman Hotel, Auckland - Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 20 $250AUD

Would you like to gain a better understanding of pelvic anatomy by building your own pelvis? This practical workshop will provide a theoretical and practical approach to learning pelvic anatomy.

The workshop will comprise an afternoon session commencing with an overview of pelvic structures and supports. Pairs of participants will then work together to build a pelvis using clay and other materials starting with the bony pelvis. Participants will identify bony landmarks of the pelvis and upper femur, the obstetric dimensions and clinical correlates. They will identify the attachments and build the ligamentous structures, muscle groups, pelvic organs and nerves that comprise the pelvis resulting in a complete pelvis enabling visualisation from an abdominal and perineal perspective.

FACULTy: DATe& TIMe: VenUe: MAX no: CoST:

FACULTy: DATe& TIMe: VenUe: MAX no: CoST:

(Limited to UGSA ASM registered delegates only)


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WOrKSHOpS

Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy skills workshop

ConVener: A/Prof Christopher MaherPreCePTorS: Dr John Short, Dr Marcus Carey, Dr Yik Lim, Dr Joesph Lee, Dr Emmanuel Karantarnis, Dr Erica Hunter, Dr Alex Mowat, Dr Simon Edmonds, Dr Douglas Barclay, Dr Peta Higgs, Dr Salwan Al-Salihi DATe & TIMe: Thursday 10th March, 8.00am-12noonLoCATIon: Pullman Hotel, Auckland - Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland MAX no: 20CoST: $450AUD

This is a practical hands-on workshop that aims to improve participants understanding of and the skills that are required to perform the laparoscopic sacral colpopexy. Five stations that focus on basic suturing skills, crafting of the mesh, dissection of the bladder and rectum, suturing the mesh, and securing the mesh to the sacrum will mimic the basic steps of the surgery. The small group will allow delegates ample opportunity to freely interact and learn from experienced preceptors. A simulator will also allow delegates an opportunity to practise newly learnt skills.

Supported by Applied Medical and Olympus.


Vaginal surgery for prolapse workshop


Dr Jenny King Dr Lucy Bates, Dr Nevine te West, Dr Ajay Rane, Dr Kurinji Kannan, Dr Alison De Souza, Dr Lore Schierlitz, Dr Ruchi Singh, Dr Fay Chao Thursday 10th March, 8.00am-12noon Pullman Hotel, Auckland - Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 24 $250AUD

This workshop will help you manage the more complex prolapse patient. How do we assess pre-operatively, what is the best surgical approach for a particular patient, can we prevent some of the more troublesome post-operative complications or if we can’t, how do we best manage them?

Four rotating stations on the day will include:1. Colpocleisis 2. Vaginal approach for apical prolapse3. Voiding dysfunction after vaginal prolapse surgery 4. Urodynamics in the patient with prolapse

ConVener: PreCePTorS:

DATe & TIMe: VenUe: MAX no: CoST:

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Live surgery session

oPerATInG SUrGeon: Marcus CareyeXPerT PAneL: Christopher Maher, Pamela Moalli, Paul MacPherson, Joseph Lee, Erika HunterDATe & TIMe: Thursday 10th March, 12.30 – 5.00pm (lunch provided 12.30p-1.30p)LoCATIon: CEC Auditorium, Level 5, Auckland City Hospital Park Road, AucklandCoST: $110AUD

This is for all those interested in sacral colpopexy. During the live session the expert international panel will update on all aspects of performing the surgery, the evidence, and how the surgery can be introduced into your surgical repertoire. Our international expert A/Prof Pamela Moalli, will evaluate the basic science and engineering of the various grafts and meshes that can be utilised for sacral colpopexy.

The delegates will witness Dr Marcus Carey, a widely recognised international expert, performing the surgery live in Auckland. The workshop format facilitates an excellent opportunity for delegates to interact with the expert panel.

This also is a Coloplast sponsored session.


ConVener: John Short FACULTy: Ajay Rane, Jenny King, Michelle Atherton, Philip Hall DATe & TIMe: Thursday 10th March, 1.00pm – 5.00pmLoCATIon: Pullman Hotel, Auckland, Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland MAX no: 50CoST: $110AUD

what, where and why – Making decisions in pelvic floor surgery (Limited to UGSA ASM registered delegates only)

Using case studies on continence and prolapse, faculty follows their process for:

• diagnosing , consenting , product choice, pre-op workup, voiding protocol, intra operative tips and tricks, post-op complications and follow-up.

Video clips will provide surgical skills for improved patient outcomes. The workshop will be highly interactive using Meetoo™, an audience polling app which allows real time surveys and audience participation. Ask questions anonymously, and get presenter and colleague feedback.

This workshop will guide pelvic floor specialists through the options for surgical treatment of pelvic floor defects. Specific detail will enhance the participants learning on how to manage these patients from diagnosis to successful treatment.

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The Boston Brekkie

WOrKSHOpS

FACULTy: Prof. John De Lancey, Dr Lynsey Hayward, Dr Bernie HaylenCHAIr: Dr Lynsey HaywardFACULTy: Prof. John De Lancey: Anatomy of continence Bernie Haylen: The way I do continence surgery Lynsey Hayward: Tips and tricks Capio sacrospinous colpopexy

DATe & TIMe: Friday 11th March, 7.00am – 7.50amLoCATIon: Pullman Hotel, Auckland, Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland MAX no: 60CoST: $35AUD (includes breakfast)

Please join us for an educational session with world renowned anatomy expert John De Lancey along with Lynsey Hayward and Bernie Haylen as they discuss the pelvic floor anatomy and surgical treatment options for urinary incontinence. Surgical pearls from our expert panel as it relates to the surgical treatment of urinary incontinence will also be included.


UGSA Full Membership Fee $300(Urogynaecologists, Obstetricians/Gynaecologists).

Associate Membership $120(Allied Health Professionals, Trainees, Urologists and Colorectal Surgeons).

Trainee Membership FREE(Open to all RANZCOG Trainees).

Online Visit www.ugsa.org.au and click

the ‘Become a Member’ blue box.

Contact UGSA’s Administrator Debra O’Brien, for further details

at; t: +61 3 9417 1699 or e: [email protected]

Access to the UGSA Pelvic Floor Database is an added $200 and is now available for institutions.

Join Us

How to join UGSA

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SOCIAL DINNEr EVENt: FrIDAy 11tH MArCH

Sails restaurant 103-113 Westhaven Drive Westhaven Marina, Auckland$120 AUD per delegate.

There are very few views in the world that capture the essence of a city better than the one from Sails Restaurant.

Meeting delegates are invited to a social dinner at Sails, situated in the heart of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marina, Westhaven, so every table looks out over thousands of yachts. Beyond this sea of masts sits the Auckland Harbour Bridge, North Head and Rangitoto Island — the view that is the City of Sails.

With high quality food, service, sea views and a DJ to dance the night away, all UGSA delegates are welcome. We look forward to sharing this dinner with you.

A shuttle bus service will be provided for all UGSA delegates to Sails Restaurant, from the Pullman Auckland as well as a return service to the Pullman hotel.

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Friday March 11, 2016

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0630-0830 registration The Pullman Auckland

0700-0750 Boston Scientific Breakfast Session The Pullman

0800-0805 Opening and Welcome Lynsey Hayward

Childbirth and the pelvic floor Chairs: John Short & Jenny King

0805-08250825-0830

Keynote: The biomechanics of childbirth Questions

John De Lancey

0830-08500900-0855

URCHOICE, prediction and prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction Questions

Don Wilson

0855-09150925-0920

Forceps delivery and levator trauma, time to put the forceps down? Questions

Peter Dietz

0920-09350935-0940

Risk reducing strategies for OASIS prevention, a practical guide Questions

Louise Tomlison

0940-1000 Case discussion, questions to the panel

1000-1030 Morning Tea

Prolapse surgery; what do we really know? Chairs: Oliver Daly, Naomi Saunders

1030-10451045-1050

Why women develop prolapse: Fallacies and facts Questions

John De Lancey

1050-11201120-1125

Understanding biomechanics of mesh iin prolapse surgery: Questions

Pamela Moalli

1125-115511550-1200

A Surgical mesh review – What can we learn?Questions

Christopher Maher

1200-1215 Exercise following prolapse surgery, a contradiction? Jenny Kruger

1215-1230 Discussion

1230-1330 Lunch

Apical prolapse; in focus Chairs: Marcus Carey, Kate Moore

1330-13451345-1350

The evidence of apical prolapseQuestions and introduction to next session

Christopher Maher

Uterine prolapse round table; Vaginal or abdominal? Hysterectomy or hysteropexy, audience decides!

1355-1410 Sacrospinous hysteropexy: How when and why Lynsey Hayward

1410-1425 Sacrohysteropexy : How when and why Vivian Aguilar

1425-1440 Vaginal hysterectomy with vault support: still the best? Malcolm Fraser

1440-1455 Subtotal hysterectomy and Sacral colpopexy; the future? Salwan Al-Salihi

1455-1515 Challenge the panel and audience vote

1515-1545 Afternoon Tea

1545-1715 Research Session – Best of the crop!Moderators: Paul MacPherson, Chris Benness

1715 Close

1715-1800 Annual General Meeting Chair: Christopher Maher

Close

1900- 2300Social Dinner Transfer buses to leave Pullman at 6.15pm

Sails Restaurant

Saturday March 12, 2016

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0700-0800 registration The Pullman

everything about mid urethal tapes Chairs: Anna Rosamilia, Tim Dawson

0800-08200829-0825

The Scottish and European mesh reviews: what do I need to know about tapes Questions

Peta Higgs

0825-08450845 -0850

All the slings are not the same Questions

Joe lee

0850-1000 Challenges for the panelMichelle Atherton, Linda Cardozo, Ajay Rane, Peter Dwyer, Gil Burton, John De Lancey

Voiding dysfunction after tapes: loosen or cut

Tape in the urethra at surgery

Tape erosion in the bladder 2 years post op

Recurrent sui after retropubic sling

Recurrent SUI with a fixed urethra

Groin pain after transobturator tape

Questions from the audience

0950-1000 Discussion

1000-1030 Morning Tea

Keynote and oAB Chairs: Lore Schierlitz, Emmanuel Karantanis 1030-10551055-1100

Keynote: Overcoming the problems with synthetic meshes: A way forward? Questions

Pamela Moalli

1100-11301130-1135

Medical management of OAB Questions

Linda Cardozo

1135- 1155 The role of bacteriuria in refractory detrusor overactivity Kate Moore

1155-1215 Refractory OAB Ian Tucker

1215-1230 Questions discussion

1230-1330 Lunch

1330-1335Award Presentation (Best Abstract, AMS Travelling Scholarship)

Ian Tucker

Sex in the afternoon? Moderator: Jenny King, Yik Lim

1335-1355 Sex and the cosmetic surgeon Linda Cardozo

1355-1410 A sexual health approach to the painful vagina Min Lo

1410-1425 Painful sex, a physiotherapy approach Jill Woods

Vaginal atrophy: medical management or laser therapy?

1425-1440 Medical management Melissa Buttini

1455-1510 Laser therapy Fariba Behnia-Willison

1510-1530 Panel Discussion and Audience vote

1530-1600 Afternoon Tea

A focus on the elderly patient Chair: Joseph Lee, Kris Cvach

1600-16151615-1620

The challenges of medical therapies for overactive bladder in the elderly Questions

Merusha Naidoo

1620-1630 1630-1635

Anesthesia in the elderly and working up the elderly for surgeryQuestions

Francois Stapleberg

1635-16501650-1655

Elderly and prolapse Colpocleisis an under rated procedure Questions

Erica Hunter

1655-17101710-1715

The Michigan Four star apical suspension procedure, Suitable for the elderlyQuestions

John De Lancey

1715 Closing remarks Lynsey Hayward

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one Day rAnzCoG Trainees’ Day(NOT Limited to UGSA ASM registered delegates, open to all)

ConVener: Dr Tim Dawson, Dr Jenny KingDATe: Sunday 13th March, 9.00am – 3.00pmLoCATIon: Ernst Davies Library - Building 43, Auckland Hospital, Park Road, AucklandMAX no: 60CoST: $150AUD for Trainees and $250AUD for Consultants

Do you find urogynaecology complicated? Uncertain how pelvic floor disorders arise and how to manage them? Wondering which operation and when? Need some help with preparation for the RANZCOG membership exam?

This course is designed for RANZCOG trainees and anyone wishing to further their understanding of female pelvic floor disorders.

WOrKSHOpS

prOGrAM:

Time Topic Moderator

0825-0830 welcome and outline of the day Tim Dawson

0830-0850 0850-0900

“Are you Speaking My Lingo?” History, Examination & Terminology in UrogynaecologyQ&A

Vivien Wong

0900-0930

0930-0940

Pelvic Organ Prolapse:Pathophysiology, Conservative & Surgical ManagementQ&A

Christopher Maher

0940-1000

1000-1010

1010-10151015-1040

Stress Urinary Incontinence: including occult incontinencePathophysiology, Investigation & ManagementQ&A

4 mins reading timeOSCE & discussion

Lin Li Ow

1040-1110 Morning tea

1110-1140

1140-1150

Overactive Bladder:Pathophysiology, Investigation & Management Q&A

Jenny King

1150-12101210-1220

1220-12251225-1250

Managing Post-operative & Post-partum Voiding DysfunctionQ&A


Alex Mowat

1250-1350 Lunch

1350-14101410-1420

Recurrent UTI, Bladder Pain Syndrome & Interstitial CystitisQ&A

Bernadette Brown

1420-14401440-145

Principles of Managing Intra-operative Urinary & Gastrointestinal Tract InjuriesQ&A

Nicki Boyd

1450-14551455-1520


1520-1530 Questions & Closure

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ACCOMMODAtION OptIONS

During your stay in Auckland, there are many hotels and apartments you can choose from while attending the UGSA Meeting. How To BooK ACCoMMoDATIon You will need to arrange you own accommodation needs, please refer to the list on this page to help make your stay as easy one – with the best options for walking access to the meeting venue, the Pullman Auckland.

Please note that sites such as agoda.com.au, wotif.com, booking.com, etc. can often provide you with some of the best nightly rates.

Above: Pullman Auckland Lobby

Pullman AucklandUGSA’S oFFICAL MeeTInG &

ACCoMMoDATIon VenUe

UGSA Meeting Delegate Special Rate:

$200 (Includes: Superior King/Twin Room Only,

complimentary Wi-Fi, daily newspaper and access to the luxury health spa).

Quote the code: UGSA2016

To book a room at the Pullman Auckland, call the hotel directly on: +64 9358 8002. To receive this rate,

bookings must be made by Friday 11 December 2015. This rate will still be held after this date,

provided there is room availability.

OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS :

Copthorne Hotel Auckland City

Distance to the Pullman Auckland :

400m (4min walk)

www.millenniumhotels.co.nz

Room Rate starting from $222

waldorf Bank Side Apartments


210m (2min walk)

www.auckland-apartments.co.nz


Quest on eden


300m (4min walk)

www.questapartments.co.nz


The Quadrant Hotels & Suites


24m (1min walk)

www.vrhotels.co.nz/quadrant-

hotels-suites


Juicy Snooze Auckland(Hostel Style Accommodation)


300m (4min walk)

www.jucysnooze.co.nz

Approx. Sharing Room Rate

starting from $99

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Pre-Meeting workshops & Social Dinner registration

Please note these workshops have limited places and are only available to UGSA ASM delegates with the exception of the One Day Urogynaecology Trainees’ Course, this is open to all who wish to attend.

Earlybird on or before 29 January 2016

Standard after 29 January 2016

UGSA Members

non- Members

UGSA Members

non- Members

FULL reGISTrATIon (Meeting dates are for Fri 11th & Sat 12th March 2016)

CONSULTANTS $770 $930 $880 $1,100

ASSOCIATES / TRAINEES / NURSES / ALLIED HEALTH $375 $550 $450 $650

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CONSULTANTS $500 $500

DAy reGISTrATIon (For either Fri 11th or Sat 12th March 2016)

CONSULTANTS $430 $545 $490 $710

ASSOCIATES / TRAINEES / NURSES / ALLIED HEALTH $215 $350 $270 $450

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CONSULTANTS $450 $450

reGISTer onLIne AT: https://www.ivvy.com/event/UGSA16/

For any registration questions, Contact Debra o’Brien, Meeting Secretariat on +61 3 9417 1699 or via email at [email protected].

oASIS workshop - Wednesday 9th March @ Advanced Surgical Skills Centre, 8.30am-12.30pm $600 Build your own pelvis: Hands-on clay pelvic anatomy workshop - Wednesday 9th March @ Pullman Hotel, 1.00pm-5.00pm $250

Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy workshop - Thursday 10th March @ Pullman Hotel, 8.00am-12noon $450

Vaginal Surgery for Prolapse workshop - Thursday 10th March @ Pullman Hotel, 8.00am-12noon $250

Live surgery session - Thursday 10th March @ Auckland Hospital, 1.00pm-5.00pm $110 what, where, why – Making decisions in pelvic floor surgery - Thursday 10th March @ Pullman Hotel, 1.00pm-5.00pm $110 The Boston Brekkie - Friday 11th March @ Pullman Hotel, 7.00am-7.50am $35

Social Dinner - Friday 11th March @ Sails Restaurant, 7.00pm – 10.30pm $120 (Bus transfers to & from the Pullman hotel will be provided)

one Day rAnzCoG Trainees’ Day - Sunday 13th March @ Auckland Hospital, 8.45am-3.30pm $150 (Trainees & Diplomats) $250 (Consultants)

Please note that all prices listed are in AUD.

rEGIStrAtION FEES

http://wired.ivvy.com/event/UGSA16/

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CALL FOr ABStrACtS

ABSTrACT PrePArATIon GUIDeLIneS

1 Length and Structure• A maximum of 750 words excluding

title will be accepted. Word count does not include tables and references (tables limited to two).

• Abstracts should be structured to contain objectives, methods, results, conclusions or recommendations.

2 Layout and Format• Each abstract must be prepared in

Microsoft Word. No other formats will be accepted.

• The title of the abstract should be written in sentence case i.e. initial capital letter, followed by lower case.

• List details of the author/s name/s (surname followed by initial of first name with a comma separating each author). Name of the presenting author must be asterisked (*).

• List author/s affiliation/s (organisation, city, state, country), separated by commas. Author/s and affiliation/s to be linked by a superscript number.

• Please note that double spacing should separate the title, author/s name/s, affiliation/s and body of the text.

• Please refrain from using printed enhancements such as italics, underlining, bold text etc. Italics may be used for non-English words or scientific names where necessary.

ABSTrACT SUBMISSIon GUIDeLIneS

• CLOSING DATE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY 26 JANUARY 2016.

• All abstracts must be submitted electronically via email to Debra O’Brien: [email protected]

• Abstracts should be submitted by the presenting author. Only one author per abstract can be nominated as the ‘presenting author’.

• All submissions must be accompanied by a maximum 80 word biographical paragraph of the presenting author. Biographical details will be used by the session chair for introductions purposes and may also be published in meeting literature.

• You will be given the option to have your abstract available online through the Members page on the UGSA website.

Please ensure you have the following required information available before beginning the online abstract submission process:

• Your contact details.

• The title of your abstract

• Preferred presentation type (Free Communication and/or Poster Presentation).

• Name and organisation of your co-author/s, if applicable.

• Your (the presenting author’s) brief biography (maximum 80 words). Biographies are to be written in full sentences (not dot points) and in third person.

• Your abstract prepared in the format specified under Abstract Preparation Guidelines

• 10 Abstract submissions will be chosen for Poster Presentations at UGSA 2016

• The best 9 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation.

• Any conflict of interest should be declared.

Key DATeS:

Open for Submission From December 2015 untill Friday 29th January, 2016

Authors notified whether abstracts have been accepted Friday 5th February 2016

Authors to confirm participation Friday 26th February 2016

Failure to meet the specified deadlines or guidelines may result in exclusion from being listed on the UGSA website.

Abstracts are invited for Free Communication and Poster Presentation for the UGSA 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting. Abstracts are welcome on any topic relevant to female pelvic floor dysfunction. Abstracts will be selected according to scientific merits. Abstracts should be submitted by the presenting author. Only one author per abstract can be nominated as the ‘presenting author’.

BEST

ABSTRACT

The best oral presentation will be

awarded $500.

DeBrA o’BrIen C/O RANZCOG College House

250 – 260 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

P: +61 3 9417 1699 E: [email protected]

Submit your abstract and for further information regarding

abstract submission please contact the Meeting Secretariat:

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Meeting Information and Conditions

reGISTrATIon ConFIrMATIon

All registrations submitted either online or using the registration form will be acknowledged via an official confirmation email upon receipt of full payment.

reFUnD AnD CAnCeLLATIon PoLICy

Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the Meeting Secretariat.

• A refund of 50% of the registration fee will be made for cancellations received on or prior to 26 January 2016. No refund will be paid after the 26 January 2016 or for failure to attend without notice.

When there are extenuating circumstances, a full refund of the registration fee may be considered by and at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

The Organising Committee reserve the right to cancel any workshop or meeting lecture if there are insufficient registrations, at any time, without notice and without giving reasons, the Organising Committee may cancel or postpone the any published timetables, activities, presenters or particulars without being liable for any loss, damage or expense incurred or suffered by any person.

TrAVeL AnD ACCoMMoDATIon

For travel and accommodation cancellation policies please refer to the individual provider you have booked through. Your personal booking is not the responsibility of the Organising Committee.

InSUrAnCe

Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Organising Committee accepts no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

PrIVACy

Collection, maintenance and disclosure of certain personal information is governed by Australian legislation. Please note that your details may be disclosed to the parties mentioned in this brochure and your details may be included in the list of delegates.

LIABILITy DISCLAIMer

In case of industrial disruption the Organising Committee, accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.

MeeTInG nAMe BADGeS

Official name badges must be worn or produced on demand at all times during the meeting to obtain entry to all meeting, workshop sessions and to social functions. Proof of identity will be required for the issue of replacement badges.

TAX

All Meeting Registration Fees and Additional Ticket rates are quoted in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of GST.

UGSA Administrator and Meeting Secretariat DeBrA o’BrIen

C/O - RANZCOG College House, 250 – 260 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

P: +61 3 9417 1699 | F: +61 3 9419 0672 | E: [email protected] | W: www.ugsa.org.au

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CONtACt


Meeting Information and Conditions

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THe AwArD InCLUDeS:

• Travel, Registration & Accommodation up to a value of $5000 towards an overseas program and tour set up in conjunction with AMS.

APPLICATIon CrITerIA:

To apply, applicants must be:

• A member of UGSA

• RANZCOG trainees who have obtained MRANZCOG and have a special interest in uro-gynaecology or those who are currently undergoing the uro-gynaecology fellowship training program

• Priority will be given to candidates who are presenting at the meeting

• Research remains a focal requirement for this scholarship. Applicants are requested to provide information within their CV on their research projects.

APPLICATIon ProCeSS:

Applications will be accepted by way of a letter to the UGSA Committee c/- of Debra O’Brien

[email protected], providing a detailed CV and evidence of satisfaction of the above criteria with appropriate documentation.

Letters of support from your current and past teaching institutions and supervisors would be valuable.

Closing date: Friday 5th February, 2016.

The Urogynaecological Association of Australasia (UGSA) would like to invite trainees with a special interest in uro-gynaecology to apply for a travelling scholarship sponsored by Astora Australia Women’s Health. (Formally AMS Australia Women’s Health)

The scholarship, up to the value of $5000, provides for registration, travel and accommodation to a major international meeting in 2016.

Either before or after this meeting, Astora will arrange for access to two major Urogyn facilities to allow access to surgical preceptorship and consultation sessions. Astora will work with the Society to finalise a programme that delivers suitable content.

UGSA-AStOrA trAVELLING SCHOLArSHIp

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UGSA ASM 2016

notification of the 2016 UGSA

Annual General Meeting

Friday 11th March 2016 at 5.15pm

The Pullman AucklandCorner Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Streets, Auckland,

New Zealand


Bronze Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

(Formally AMS Women’s Health)

UGSA tHANKS tHE FOLLOWING SpONSOrS FOr tHEIr SUppOrt IN 2016:

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