European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Reproduction and management of fibroids. From basic research to innovative operative techniques

ESHRE Campus symposium
Larnaca, Cyprus

16-17 March 2012

Organised by the ESHRE Special Interest Group Reproductive Surgery

Venue

Palm Beach Hotel and Bungalows
Conference Hall
Dekelia Road
CY 6303 Larnaca
Cyprus

Scientific Committee

Rudi Campo (Belgium)
Marco Gergolet (Italy)
Stephan Gordts (Belgium)
Joseph Nassif (Lebanon)
Vasilios Tanos (Cyprus)
Arnaud Wattiez ( France)

Local Organising Committee

Vasilios Tanos
Andreas Kavallaris
M. Eleftheriou
S. Spyrou

Faculty

Basim Abu Rafea (Saudi Arabia)
Giuseppe Bigatti (Italy)
Pietro Gambaudauro (Sweden)
Stephan Gordts (Belgium)
Sylvie Gordts (Belgium)
Gregoris Grimbizis (Greece)
Adonis S. Iannides (Cyprus)
Tin Chiu Li (United Kingdom)
Antonios Makrigiannakis (Greece)
Joseph Nassif (Lebanon)
Georgios Pados (Greece)
Minas Paschopoulos (Greece)
Asher Shushan (Israel)
Vasilios Tanos (Cyprus)
Dirk Timmerman (Belgium)
George Vilos (Canada)
 

Course description

Scientific update on recent advances in etiology and medical therapeutic options of fibroids

- Assessment of diagnostic tools, limitations, problems and near future developments  
- Surgical management, best approach, discussions on risks and benefits
- Teaching step by step (tricks & tips) laparoscopic myomectomy
- Teaching step by step (tricks & tips) hysteroscopic myomectomy
- How to avoid and treat complications after myomectomy
- How to treat fibroids when there is combined pathology

Gynaecologists very often are called to treat infertility problems associated with fibroids. Primary concern is the correct diagnosis of the problem and then treatment for a successful pregnancy. The lectures are especially chosen for those gynecologists involved in diagnosis of infertility and prepare couples for treatment. Procedures of investigating the infertile couple with fibroids and how to treat fibroids with a combined pathology such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine anomalies etc, will be presented and discussed. Endoscopy operations and guidelines will be demonstrated by very interesting videos.     

The second target of this one day conference is to give the opportunity to listen to everybody’s questions and try to discuss and give answers based on evidence based data and standard procedures, as accepted by international organizations and reference centers.   

Course objectives 

To gain knowledge on myoma development, including genetic, environmental and life style factors.

Target audience

Gynaecologists with special interest in reproductive surgery, doctors that prepare and treat women due to infertility problems.

Organising secretariat

ESHRE Central Office
Meerstraat 60
1852 Grimbergen
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 269 09 69
Fax: +32 (0)2 269 56 00
E-mail: info@eshre.eu
Website: www.eshre.eu

Scientific secretariat

Dr. Vassilios Tanos MD, PhD
Aretaeio Hospital
Dept. of Ob/Gyn
55-57 Andreas Avraamides street
2024 Nicosia
Cyprus
Tel +357 22200478
Fax  +357 22512370
E-mail  v.tanos@aretaeio.com

Language

The official language of the course is English.

Registrations

Registrations are only possible online. Registrations are limited to 70 participants. For availability of places, please check the ESHRE Calendar.

The following fees apply:

Early registration fees (until 2 March 2012):
1. Members of ESHRE = 150 Euro
2. Non-members of ESHRE = 250 Euro
3. Student members of ESHRE = 100 Euro
4. Student non-members of ESHRE* = 150 Euro

Onsite registration fees (from 2 March 2012 onwards):
1. Members of ESHRE = 200 Euro
2. Non-members of ESHRE = 350 Euro
3. Student members of ESHRE = 150 Euro
4. Student non-members of ESHRE* = 250 Euro

All prices mentioned above are exclusive VAT

* “Student” applies to undergraduate, graduate and medical students, residents and post-doctoral research trainees . A letter from the Head of Department proving the participant’s student status must accompany each student registration.

Deadline early registration: 2 March 2012. Registrations can only be validated and confirmed when accompanied by payment. Please make sure ESHRE receives payment by this date. Only participants who register before this date, will receive a box with the course material. Participants registered after this date will receive the same course material, but without the box.

PLEASE NOTE! The preferred methods of payment are either by bank transfer or credit card. Cheques and bank drafts will not be accepted.

Registration fees 1, 2, 3, and 4 include:
- Attendance to all sessions
- Symposium syllabus
- Lunch
- Coffee breaks
- Certificate of attendance

Cancellation policy

All cancellations should be made in writing. An administrative fee of 25 Euro will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations received after 16 February 2012 will not be refunded.

Certificate of attendance

Participants can only obtain a certificate of attendance after completing the online evaluation. After the course, ESHRE will send an email with an URL where to complete this evaluation. 

CME credits

Larnaca 2012 was granted 12 European CME credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Social event

A workshop dinner will be organized on 16 March 2012 at 20:00. Participation is optional and tickets for the dinner will be 30 Euro per person.

About Larnaca, accommodation and how to get there

The "Cyprus Tourism Organisation” website provides ample information about Larnaca, where to stay and how to get there