09 - 10 April 2011 and 20 - 21 August 2011

Course Objective

The Anatomy of Complications Workshop (ACW) aims to improve the performance of specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists in the area of prevention and management of complications in obstetric and gynaecological surgery. This two day programme is an intensive, hands-on, practical learning experience that was conceived and developed in October 2000 by gynaecologic oncologist Ian Hammond and urologist John Taylor in Perth, Western Australia when they recognized that their specialist colleagues in obstetrics and gynaecology were not always comfortable in dealing with inadvertent injury to urological, gastrointestinal and major vascular structures. They believe that a thorough understanding of the surgical anatomy of the pelvis underpins successful and safe clinical practice and this theme is fostered throughout the workshop.

An integrated two day programme was developed and an innovative anatomy module was also developed by anatomist Professor Paul McMenamin. The 1st ACW held in Singapore on 24-25 Nov 2007 was immensely successful and this workshop is now held twice yearly at the National University Hospital. In 2008 the ACW Singapore was the first surgical workshop in Singapore to receive the endorsement and support of the Medical Protection Society, UK.

The main objective of the workshop is to develop skills and improve surgical practice. This is an intensive practical surgical procedure workshop. Participants will acquire a new range of surgical solutions. The intention is not to teach gynaecologists how to perform bowel, urological or vascular surgery but to develop a better understanding of the surgical principles, approach and techniques relevant to bowel, urological and vascular repair. Please note that the workshop program is demanding. There will be 6 facilitators at each session and 12 participants. Participants will work in pairs and these ‘pairings’ are rotated at each session to allow for maximal interaction.

The program has been structured in a graduated fashion starting with clinically relevant surgical anatomy, moving to surgical procedures and then further practice of procedures in the animal laboratory. The final session allows for a stimulating interaction between the participants and faculty that helps us all to understand how best to manage and avoid the complications which occur as part of our routine practice in obstetrics and gynaecology. For more information on the workshop, log on www.obgyn.nus.edu.sg/ACW/index1.html

The Workshop is open to all
• O&G, Urology, General Surgery and Colorectal Trainees (Year 4 onwards)
• Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
• All pelvic surgeons looking to develop skills and improve surgical practice
The 2-day workshop will be held at National University Hospital’s Advanced Surgery Training Centre, which boasts cutting-edge training facilities utilizing state-of-the-art technology with, surgical and educational amenities spread over a 1,000 sqm area.

Programme

Course Convenors

Clinical Professor Ian Hammond
	Gynaecologic Oncologist
	King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Perth & University of Western Australia, WA
A/Prof Jeffrey Low
	Gynaecologic Oncologist
	Senior Consultant and Head, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology & Urogynaecology, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, NUHS, Singapore
A/Prof Rajendran K
	Department of Anatomy
	Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS

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