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Saturday, 4 May 2024 - mcec, Melbourne, Vic
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
At this event
Expand your da Vinci surgery knowledge with support from your peers in an interactive setting. For experienced surgeons and those new to da Vinci surgical systems, GYN Connect will provide the opportunity to learn, meet other surgeons, and stay updated with this fast-moving field.
Learn from experts in robotic surgery
Explore training pathways for aspiring da Vinci surgeons
Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in gynaecological robotic surgery
keynote Speaker
DR JEFFREY AHMED
UK, Gynaecologist
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
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Jeffrey Ahmed is a consultant gynaecologist and service director at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. He specialises in complex benign minimally invasive gynaecology and has a special interest in OR efficiency and digital technology. He is the Director of the National Gender Surgery Centre based at the hospital, and clinical lead for the UK elective surgery digital program being piloted at Chelsea, advising the government on its roll-out. His work on OR efficiency and the application of robotic surgery has been featured by the UK’s Health Secretary and Prime Minister.
PROGRAM
| TIME | AGENDA | SPEAKER |
| 08:30 am - 09:00 am |
Registration |
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| 09:00 am - 09:10 am |
Welcome |
Prof Felix Chan |
| 09:10 am - 09:25 am |
Keynote |
Dr Jeffrey Ahmed |
| 09:25 am - 10:40 am |
Session 1: |
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Managing innovation in a multi-disciplinary robotic centre: Activity-based management approach |
Andrew Spillane, Sydney Adventist Hospital | |
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Optimise efficiency in robotic theatre: |
Dr Jeffrey Ahmed | |
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ERAS for robotic surgery: what is the evidence? |
Dr Susannah Mourton | |
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Panel Discussion |
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| 10:40 am - 11:10 am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:10 am - 12:25 pm |
Session 2: |
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Breaking down the politics of resistance |
Dr Jeffrey Ahmed | |
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Transition of LPS to robotic: tips and pitfalls |
Dr Vivian Yang |
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| The use of digital technology in robotic theatre | Dr Jessica Hunn | |
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Panel Discussion |
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| 12:25 pm - 12:55 pm |
Session 3: |
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The Future of Robotic Surgery: Building an educational robotics program |
Dr Bahareh Nejad | |
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Barriers/challenges to starting up robotic practice – from fellowship to a busy robotic surgeon |
Dr Naman Dahiya | |
| 12:55 pm - 1:55 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:55 pm - 2:35 pm |
Session 4: |
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Robotic-assisted surgery for endometrial cancer: consideration among obese and elderly patients |
Prof Martin Oehler | |
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The role of Firefly technology using fluorescence green in robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery |
Prof Felix Chan | |
| 2:35 pm - 3:35 pm |
Session 5: |
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Endometriosis resection: |
Dr Yogesh Nikam | |
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Robotic-assisted hysterectomy made simple |
Dr Kent Kuswanto | |
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Robotic-assisted myomectomy made simple |
Dr Danny Chou | |
| 3:35 pm - 4:05 pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 4:05 pm - 4:50 pm |
Session 6: |
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Prolapse repair |
A/Prof Marcus Carey | |
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SCARF |
Prof Felix Chan | |
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Panel Discussion |
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| 4:50 pm - 5:00 pm |
Market Update |
Device Technologies |
| 5:00 pm - 5:20 pm |
Innovation and the latest technology |
Intuitive |
| 5:20 pm - 5:30 pm |
Thank you and close |
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Device Technologies is proud to work with a team of experienced robotic gynaecological surgeons to create the
GYN Connect 2024 program.
DR JEFFREY AHMED
UK, Gynaecologist
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
DR ANTHONY CERQUI
QLD, Gynaecologist
St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital
PROF FELIX CHAN
NSW, Gynaecological Oncologist
Macquarie University Hospital
Westmead Private Hospital
Sydney Adventist Hospital
DR KENT KUSWANTO
VIC, Gynaecologist
Epworth Freemasons
DR SUSANNAH MOURTON
NZ, Gynaecological Oncologist
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Health New Zealand
DR VIVIAN YANG
NSW, Gynaecologist
Macquarie University Hospital
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Venue Information
Location
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC 3006
Clarendon Room
GETTING THERE
Please click here for detailed information on how to get there and click below for directions.
Networking Event
Join us riverside along the Yarra River for an opportunity to connect and network ahead of the GYN Connect 2024 event.
Friday, 3 May 2024 | 7:00PM
Yarra Botanica, Southbank Promenade, Southbank
Accommodation
Book accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne. Bookings between the 3-5 May 2024 are eligible for an event rate. If you wish to extend your stay, please contact the hotel directly.
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