7th International Course in

3D/4D  Ultrasound in Gynaecology

(Second advanced course)

 

 

Thursday ~ Friday POSTPONED 2012

VU University medical center

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

 

 

New Dimensions in Gynaecological Ultrasound

 

Program

                                                                       

Thursday, December 1, 8.30-18.00  ROOM

        8.30 Coffee & Registration

        9.00

  • Introduction to the course Hans van der Slikke
  • Imaging of the uterine cavity and the additional value of 3D in gynaecology, Judith Huirne
  • Fibroids in the uterine cavity, volume measuring and classification, Mark-Hans Emanuel
  • Hysteroscopic resection under US guidance (TRUS) Andreas Thurkow

11.00  coffee

11.30

  • 2D/3D gynaecological live scan with pelvic “phantom”: Tips and tricks, how to acquire optimal volumes for analysis,  Nazar Amso
  • Introduction to SonoviewPro® and different tools for volume analysis,  Julie Bartholomew
    (Lecture plus whole group PC guided practice)
  • Guided practice: uterine cavity, Hans Brölmann
    (Lecture plus whole group PC guided practice)

13.00  lunch

14.00

  • The caesarean niche, diagnosis and relevance; How to assess the niche, Marjolein bij de Vaate/ Judith Huirne
    Lecture plus whole group PC guided practice
  • Ultrasound evaluation of adnexal masses, Hans Brölmann
    Lecture plus whole group PC guided practice

15:00 Practical training in small groups to each workstation:

  • Ultrasound system plus pelvic phantom “How to acquire your volumes correctly”
    Julie Bartholomew
  • Ultrasound system with Volumes “Volume manipulation on-line”
    Judith Huirne
  • Virtual transvaginal ultrasound simulation models “Normal and pathological cases”
    Nazar Amso

17:00 adjourn.

17.30  leaving by boat for diner in Prego restaurant

 

Friday,  9.00-15.45 ROOM....  

 

9:00

  • How to diagnose adenomyosis and endometriosis Velja Mijatovic
  • Elastoscan in gynaecology first experiences and thoughts Nazar Amso
  • Elastoscan in gynaecology as a tool to determine treatment, Judith Huirne
  • Detection of devices (Essure, tapes, cerclage) Bas Veersema
  • Ectopic pregnancy and other first trimester complications Franca Gerards

10:30 Coffee

11:00

  • Elastoscan does it have a role in post surgical pelvic mesh surgery Jörg Neymeyer
  • Investigating the pelvic floor with 2D/3D/4D ultrasound Anneke Steensma
  • Whole group PC guided practice pelvic floor volume analysis: normal and abnormal cases Anneke Steensma

12:30 Lunch

13:30

  • Why and how to determine the vascularisation in uterine fibroids Hans Brölmann
  • 14:00 PC training in small groups for individualised training with experts Judith Huirne/Franca Gerards/Nazar Amso

16.00 Closing and certificates

 

 Course details

Technical and clinical information about 3D/4D ultrasound in gynaecology daily practice.
Case demonstration using off-line analysis software.
 Hands on training  with virtual reality simulation

Hands on opportunities on phantoms with different ultrasound systems

Case demonstration using off-line analysis software

Computer lab: Information on latest technologies in 3D/4D Ultrasound

The presentations will have an interactive format. Cases in gynaecology will be presented. The attendants will be stimulated to work wit the volume data on their laptop.

 

 

 

Chairmen

  • Prof Dr. Hans A.M. Brölmann

  • Dr. Hans van der Slikke

Department Obstetrics & \Gynaecology
VU university medical center, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Faculty

  • Nazar Amso , London, UK

  • Julie Bartholomew, Amsterdam, NL

  • Marjolein  bij de Vaate, Amsterdam, NL

  • Hans Brölmann, Amsterdam, NL

  • Mark-Hans Emanuel, Hoofddorp, NL         

  • Franca Gerards , Alkmaar, NL

  • Judith Huirne, Amsterdam, NL

  • Velja Mijatovic, Amsterdam, NL 

  •  Jörg Neymeyer, Berlin, GE

  • Anneke Steensma, Rotterdam, NL

  • Hans van der Slikke, Amsterdam, NL

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  • Andreas Thurkow, Amsterdam, NL

General Information

Registration

Participants

The number of participants is limited to 25 persons

How to register

Please contact Rebecca Brucker, the secretary of the courses. She will be happy to mail you the registration form, which you can mail or fax after completion.

 Registration Fee

The registration fee is € 357,78 Euro. This fee includes participation of the course, course book, certificate of attendance, lunches, coffee and tea breaks on both days and one dinner at Prego-restaurant on Thursday evening.

Language

The official language of the Provisio International training course is English. 

Letter of Invitation

Personalized letters of invitation may be requested from the organization. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help participants to raise funds or to obtain a visa and does not imply a commitment from the organizers to provide any financial support.

 Visas

Some participants may require visas in order to enter The Netherlands. Please check with your local Dutch Consulate or Embassy or the website of the Dutch Ministry of foreign Affairs

Executive Board

  • Hans Brölmann, course chairman

  • Judith Huirne

  • Hans van der Slikke, course director

  • Rebecca Brucker, secretary

  • Kees van Dashorst, technical staff

  • Wim van de Vooren, technical staff

Secretariat

 Rebecca Brucker

Parellaan 10
2132 WS Hoofddorp
The Netherlands

Telephone:    +31235649031
Fax:                   +31235649039
 Mobile:           +31642729485

E-Mail:      ProVisio2011@gmail.com