INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
ROME APRIL 18-19, 2024
Presidents: John O. DeLancey, Giovanni Scambia
Chairs: Giuseppe Campagna, Alfredo Ercoli

ALL AROUND PELVIC FLOOR ANATOMY
ROME APRIL 18th – 19th, 2024

Dear Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming symposium “ALL-AROUND PELVIC FLOOR ANATOMY: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM,” which will take place on April 18 & 19, 2024 at Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli – Università Cattolica in Rome, Italy. This symposium promises to be an exceptional gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing our understanding of pelvic floor anatomy and aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of this intricate and vital subject. We have assembled a distinguished panel of experts and researchers from around the world who will share their insights, latest findings, and innovations in this field.

Key highlights of the symposium include:

• In-depth presentations on the latest research and breakthroughs in pelvic floor anatomy.
• Sessions showcasing cutting-edge research in the field and panel discussions led by renowned experts.
• Live Surgery performed by expert surgeons with different surgical approaches and anatomical perspectives.
• Networking opportunities to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Further details, including the agenda, registration information, and accommodation options, will be shared with you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please feel free to contact the organizing committee office at info@molipharma.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to the symposium.
Alfredo Ercoli
Giuseppe Campagna

PROGRAM
THURSDAY APRIL 18th
08.30 Course Registration
09.00 Welcome and Introduction G. Campagna – A. Ercoli
SESSION 1: PELVIC FLOOR ANATOMY: A QUESTION OF PERSPECTIVES
Moderators: E. Finazzi Agro’, R. Laterza, M. A. Zullo
09.20 How it all starts: Embryology and histology A. Ercoli
09.40 The Power of Imaging in Understanding the Pelvic Floor Anatomy G. A. Santoro
10.00 Functional anatomy & Biomechanics: How does pelvic floor “work” S. Mastrovito
10.20 Discussion
10.40 KEYNOTE LECTURE: Three decades of progress: DeLancey’s “Levels of Support” Theory. J.O. DeLancey
11.10-11.30 COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: SURGICAL ANATOMY: HOW PELVIC FLOOR SUPPORT FAILS AND HOW TO RESTORE IT
Moderators: M. Cervigni, G. Paradisi, G. Ettore
11.30 1st level G. Campagna
11.50 2nd level T. Simoncini
12.10 3rd level S. Salvatore
12.30 In case of Rectal prolapse association C. Ratto
12.50 Structural Anatomy of the Anal Sphincter Complex C. W. Swenson
13.10 Discussion
13.30-14.30 LUNCH
SESSION 3: LIVE SURGERY (Hospital Coordinator: A. Lombisani)
Moderators: P. Scollo, P. Gadonneix, J.O. DeLancey, F. Fanfani
14.30-18.30 VAGINAL and LAPAROSCOPY SURGERY FOR POP

FRIDAY APRIL 19th
08.30 KEYNOTE LECTURE: POP Surgery, a long journey from vaginal to robotics and beyond M. Cervigni
SESSION 1: LIVE SURGERY (Hospital Coordinator: A. Lombisani)
Moderators: M. Cervigni, G. L. Bracco, J. Baekelandt, A. Fagotti
09.00-11.30 ROBOTIC SURGERY FOR POP
11.30-11.45 COFFEE BREAK
SESSION 2: THE ANATOMY OF RECURRENCE
Moderators: R. Laterza, M. Torella, B. O’Reilly
12.00 When anatomical restoration does not mean improvement of symptoms M. Serati
12.20 Identifying Pitfalls in POP Recurrence: Where Are We Going Wrong? M. Cosson
12.40 Unraveling Pelvic Organ Prolapse Recurrence with Pelvic Floor Ultrasound D. Caramazza

13.00 Selecting Surgical Pathways: The Right Way to Go J. Deprest
13.20 Discussion
13.40-14.40 LUNCH

14.40 KEYNOTE LECTURE: Personalized Medicine in Urogynecology G. Scambia
SESSION 3: THE ANATOMY OF THE FUTURE
Moderators: J.O. DeLancey, J. Deprest, V. Chiantera, V. Delmas
15.10 New Perspectives on Pelvic Organ Prolapse C. W. Swenson
15.30 Radiomics: What the eyes can’t see K. Zormpas-Petridis
15.50 Biomechanics. From functional anatomy models to 3D printing M. Masteling Pereira
16.10 Artificial intelligence: will it replace us? B. O’Reilly
16.30 Discussion
SESSION 4: ANATOMY IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: HOW TO TEACH IT
Moderators: S. Salvatore, G. Capobianco, V. Li Marzi
16.50 Understanding Anatomical Illustrations and Nomenclature: Where’s the Confusion? J. O. DeLancey
17.10 Hands-On Learning: Cadaveric Models in Pelvic Floor Anatomy Education V. Delmas
17.30 Transitioning from Virtual to Reality: Simulations in Anatomy Education A. F. Ruffolo
17.45 What do young surgeons think? a proposal Delphi on surgical anatomy educational program L. Vacca
18.00 Empowering Educational Programs: The Contribution of Scientific Societies
M. Cervigni, E. Finazzi Agrò, V. Li Marzi, M. Serati
18.40 CLOSURE

ROME APRIL 18th – 19th, 2024
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY
HEAD OF SECRETARY: Giovanni Panico
SECRETARY COMMITTEE: Monia Marturano – Franca Natale – Sara Mastrovito
FACULTY
[List of Faculty Members]

REGISTRATION: The registration request can be made by connecting to the website https://obegyn.com/gest/congresso.php?id_congresso=298&lang=ENG
Congress registration fee:

• EARLY REGISTRATION (till March 18th): € 400
• LATE REGISTRATION (March 19th –April 10th): € 500
• REDUCED FEE for TRAINEES, MIDWIVES, NURSE, PHYSIOTHERAPIST: € 250
  VENUE: Auditorium of the “Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore”
  Largo Francesco Vito, 1 – 00168, Rome (Italy)
  CME CREDITS: CME Accreditation has been requested to the Italian Ministry of Health for Specialist in Gynecology, Urology and Colonproctology. Midwives, Nurse and Physiotherapist.
  ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT: Molipharma srl
  E-mail: info@molipharma.com
  Phone number: +39 06 3015 6014
  PROVIDER: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
  Formazione Permanente ECM, Convegni e Manifestazioni
  Accreditamento della Commissione Nazionale ECM n° 2463
  E-mail: daniele.petricca@unicatt.it
  Phone number +39 06 3015 5143

APRIL 18th – 19th, 2024
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM