{"id":189,"date":"2025-07-09T13:28:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/july-2025\/?p=189"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T03:36:46","slug":"peri-operative-surgical-meeting-teams-tools-and-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/july-2025\/peri-operative-surgical-meeting-teams-tools-and-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Peri-Operative Surgical Meeting &#8211;\u00a0Teams, Tools, and Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tPeri-Operative Surgical Meeting &#8211; Teams, Tools, and Techniques\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/july-2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/Peri-Operative-Surgical-Meeting-Teams-Tools-and-Techniques.avif\" alt=\"Peri-Operative Surgical Meeting - Teams Tools and Techniques\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"420\" width=\"1080\" title=\"Peri-Operative Surgical Meeting - Teams Tools and Techniques\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Author &#8211; Dr Alison Bryant Smith<\/p>\n<p>In a departure from recent tradition, the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy &amp; Surgery Society (AGES) will host just two conferences in 2025, rather than the usual three. Following the resounding success of the Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth earlier this year, the spotlight now shifts to a brand-new addition to the AGES calendar: the inaugural\u00a0Peri-Operative Surgical Meeting (PSM).<\/p>\n<p>This exciting new conference will take place from\u00a0Thursday 28th August to Saturday 30th August 2025\u00a0at the\u00a0Grand Hyatt Melbourne, under the theme: Teams, Tools, and Techniques.\u00a0The program is designed to explore how high-functioning multidisciplinary teams, cutting-edge surgical technologies, and innovative operative strategies can enhance every stage of the surgical journey: from pre-operative planning to post-operative recovery.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>Program Highlights<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Conference Workshops (Thursday 28 August)<\/strong><br \/>A suite of half- and full-day, hands-on workshops will offer in-depth training in: vNOTES; robotic surgery; day-case hysterectomy; gender-affirming care; ultrasound for endometriosis; advanced operative hysteroscopy; and pelvic pain. More details can be found\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r04\/___https:\/\/events.ages.com.au\/psm2025\/workshops\/___.Y3A0YTp5cmRldmVudHM6YzpvOjRmMWI0NzA5M2NmYmZkYTdhZmZhN2IwNzNkYWU0ZGE0Ojc6ZDMzNDpiZTAyYjBmZGI3MjE4NzIxMDQzYWZhYzQ2MTg5MzIzNWY5YWQ2ODMzOTQyYWViNTgxMTc4OTg0ZDkyOGRlN2JmOmg6VDpG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r04\/___https:\/\/events.ages.com.au\/psm2025\/workshops\/___.Y3A0YTp5cmRldmVudHM6YzpvOjRmMWI0NzA5M2NmYmZkYTdhZmZhN2IwNzNkYWU0ZGE0Ojc6ZDMzNDpiZTAyYjBmZGI3MjE4NzIxMDQzYWZhYzQ2MTg5MzIzNWY5YWQ2ODMzOTQyYWViNTgxMTc4OTg0ZDkyOGRlN2JmOmg6VDpG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752117895007000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GCR2llXdnTRrD44M4ndtD\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>International Faculty<\/strong><br \/>A trio of\u00a0American clinicians will bring their pearls of gynaecological wisdom down under: Dr Amy Park (Cleveland Clinic), Dr Michelle Louie (Mayo Clinic) and\u00a0Dr Joseph &#8220;Jay&#8221; Hudgen (Eastern Virginia Medical School).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical Video Session<\/strong><br \/>A dedicated session featuring surgical video presentations to enhance practical learning and discussions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multidisciplinary Focus<\/strong><br \/>Presentations and panels will include contributions from: pain medicine; geriatrics; intensive care; urology; colorectal surgery; anaesthesia; emergency medicine; and urogynaecology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thematic Sessions<\/strong><br \/>There will be full sessions devoted to: advanced surgical management of endometriosis; challenging hysterectomies; surgical innovation; and effective teamwork in the operating theatre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keynote address<\/strong><br \/>A keynote address by RANZCOG President Dr Nisha Khot, followed by a dynamic debate on the merits and drawbacks of separations obstetrics from gynaecology training could prove a memorable end to a wonderful program.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With its diverse and forward-thinking program, this meeting promises value for both generalists and advanced laparoscopists alike. The full program can be accessed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r04\/___https:\/\/events.ages.com.au\/psm2025\/program\/___.Y3A0YTp5cmRldmVudHM6YzpvOjRmMWI0NzA5M2NmYmZkYTdhZmZhN2IwNzNkYWU0ZGE0Ojc6MTEzZToxZTllMzcyMTYxY2ZkMDIwZjkzNWY1ZDc4ZWE2MWU0NTZhNDQ2ZDY0NzdhZTVmZjQ5MDA4M2M1ZmQ4OWQ3ZDU4Omg6VDpG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r04\/___https:\/\/events.ages.com.au\/psm2025\/program\/___.Y3A0YTp5cmRldmVudHM6YzpvOjRmMWI0NzA5M2NmYmZkYTdhZmZhN2IwNzNkYWU0ZGE0Ojc6MTEzZToxZTllMzcyMTYxY2ZkMDIwZjkzNWY1ZDc4ZWE2MWU0NTZhNDQ2ZDY0NzdhZTVmZjQ5MDA4M2M1ZmQ4OWQ3ZDU4Omg6VDpG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752117895007000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ckXuO7s--8bwg1USj_kes\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>Social and Cultural Opportunities<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0conference dinner\u00a0will take place on\u00a0Friday, 29 August\u00a0at The Residence, located within the Grand Hyatt. An optional\u00a0morning yoga session\u00a0on Saturday will offer a chance to recharge both body and mind.<\/p>\n<p>Held in the heart of Melbourne&#8217;s vibrant CBD, the timing is ideal for extending your stay over the weekend to enjoy the city&#8217;s rich cultural offerings, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Gallery of Victoria: Winter Masterpieces (French Impressionism<strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cirque du Soleil: &#8216;Corteo&#8217; at John Cain Arena<\/li>\n<li>Musical theatre: &#8216;Annie&#8217; at The Princess Theatre, and &#8216;Beetlejuice&#8217; at The Regent Theatre<\/li>\n<li>Cinema with orchestra: &#8216;Jaws&#8217; movie, with score played by a live orchestra, at Hamer Hall (in The Arts Centre)<\/li>\n<li>Melbourne Museum: LEGO Star Wars Exhibition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<h3>Registration<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Join colleagues from across Australasia for what promises to be an engaging and enriching event. Register now via:\u00a0<a title=\"Protected by Check Point: https:\/\/yrd.currinda.com\/register\/event\/1381\" href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r04\/___https:\/\/yrd.currinda.com\/register\/event\/1381___.Y3A0YTp5cmRldmVudHM6YzpvOjRmMWI0NzA5M2NmYmZkYTdhZmZhN2IwNzNkYWU0ZGE0Ojc6Nzg3MTo4N2QxYTFmOWNmMWIzMmNmNjdkNjE3NGUyZWZlODY1YjVkNGJiOWQxMDA1NTAzNDE4ZWVlM2NjOTcyMTA0ZDFjOmg6VDpG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r04\/___https:\/\/yrd.currinda.com\/register\/event\/1381___.Y3A0YTp5cmRldmVudHM6YzpvOjRmMWI0NzA5M2NmYmZkYTdhZmZhN2IwNzNkYWU0ZGE0Ojc6Nzg3MTo4N2QxYTFmOWNmMWIzMmNmNjdkNjE3NGUyZWZlODY1YjVkNGJiOWQxMDA1NTAzNDE4ZWVlM2NjOTcyMTA0ZDFjOmg6VDpG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752117895007000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DUQuIbw_f53hG9b139zr9\">https:\/\/yrd.currinda.com\/<wbr \/>register\/event\/1381<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>Author<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/july-2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/escope-author__dr-alison-bryant-smith-001.avif\" alt=\"Dr Alison Bryant Smith\" title=\"Dr Alison Bryant Smith\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dr Alison Bryant Smith<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This exciting new conference will take place from Thursday 28th August to Saturday 30th August 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, under the theme: Teams, Tools, and Techniques. 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