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UGSA UroGynaecoloGical Society of aUStralaSia

annUal Scientific & General MeetinG

13 – 14 March 2015the Grace hotel

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WELCOME

Dear Colleagues,

It is with pleasure that we invite you to the 6th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Urogynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA) to be held in Sydney from Wednesday 12th –Sunday 15th March 2015.

Following the unprecedented success of our last ASM and various workshops; it is now more obvious than ever that there is a growing need for evidence-based medicine teaching as well as hands on practical training in urogynaecology in Australasia. As a result, UGSA has forged forwards with the idea of combining both aspects of clinical education in our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting.

Not only have we invited key opinion leaders from various corners of the world to provide state of the art lectures, discussion forums and debates; an array of workshops/courses for delegates on how to repair anal sphincter injuries, manage pessaries and understanding urodynamics. There is also a one day post-graduate urogynaecology training course.

UGSA has received excellent support from industry that has allowed us to deliver education in an affordable manner. All we ask of you is to spread the word around to your colleagues and trainees; and make the event as successful as possible.

UGSA Advisory Committee:Professor Kate Moore – Chair A/Professor Chris Maher – Vice Chair Dr Jenny King – Secretary Dr Lynsey Hayward – Treasurer Dr Ian Tucker – UGSA Website and Publications” Dr Yik Lim - UGSA Pelvic Floor Database

UGSA Educational & Communications Subcommittee:A/Professor Chris Maher – Chair Dr Michelle Atherton Dr John Short Dr Emmanuelle Karantanis Dr Dianne Avery

International Faculty Members:Professor Ingrid Nygaard (USA) Mr Phil Toozs-Hobson (UK) Dr Nathan Guerette (USA)

Australasian Faculty Members:Peta Higgs (QLD) Malcolm Frazer (QLD) Chris Maher (QLD) Marcus Carey (VIC) Russ Chess-Williams (NSW) Vincent Tse (NSW) Joseph Lee (VIC) Chris Benness (NSW) Lore Schierlitz (VIC) Anna Rosamillia (VIC) Oliver Daly (VIC) John Short (NZ) Tim Dawson (NZ) Gil Burton (NSW) Yik Lim (VIC) Nevine te West (NSW) Peter Naye (NSW) Michelle Atherton (WA) David Rees (NSW) Fay Chao (VIC) Vicki Paton (NSW) Nim Pathma-Nathan (NSW) Bernie Haylen (NSW) Alison de Souza (VIC) Kris Cvach (VIC) Salwyn Al-Salihi (VIC) David Shaker (QLD) Kurinji Kannan (QLD) Kate Moore (NSW) Jenny King (NSW) Chris Byrne (NSW) Naomi Saunder (TAS) Felicity Gould (VIC) Lin Li Ow (VIC) Carly Walsh (VIC) Alex Mowat (QLD) Kate Moore (NSW) Jenny King (NSW) Lynsey Hayward (NZ) Ian Tucker (SA)

UGSA ChairConference Chair and Scientific Committee Co-Chair

UGSA Secretary Conference Chair and Scientific Committee Co-Chair

ProFESSor KAtE MoorE

Dr JEnnIFEr KInG

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ProFESSor InGrID nyGAArD (USA)

Ingrid Nygaard, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained Urogynecologist. After practicing in the area of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Iowa for 15 years, she joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2006. Her clinical practice focuses on the care of women with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and problems related to childbirth and to complications of other pelvic surgeries.

With her partners, she offers the full spectrum of non-surgical, surgical and diagnostic care for women with these disorders. She is a past-president of the American Urogynecologic Society. Dr. Nygaard completed her residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and her fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The primary focus of her research, conducted with investigators from Bioengineering, Exercise Science and Biostatistics, is to understand the association between physical activity and pelvic floor disorders in women. She also conducts clinical trials to compare the effectiveness of different therapies for pelvic floor disorders.

Mr. PhIl toozS-hobSon (UK)Phil has been in practice as a consultant in the West Midlands at Birmingham’s Women’s hospital since 2000 and is currently the Clinical director of Gynaecology and theatres.

He has been the lead clinician in Urogynaecology for nearly 12 years and he has established a tertiary referral unit. He runs one of only 17 Urogynaecology subspecialty training programmes in the UK.

Whilst Phil has been a clinician first and foremost he has also contributed significantly to developing knowledge through leading a research programme. He has published over 100 peer reviewed papers, guidelines and reviews.

Dr. nAthAn GUErEttE (USA)

Dr. Guerette is the former Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital and Assistant Professor for the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Dr. Guerette also served as Associate Program Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Drexel / Hahnemann University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York before completing a dual residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Medicine.

Dr. Guerette subsequently continued his training at the Cleveland Clinic, completing a three-year fellowship in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. He is the first formally trained Urogynecologist in Central Virginia and has special expertise in da Vinci Robotic reconstruction and advanced vaginal pelvic reconstruction. Dr. Guerette has published and presented both nationally and internationally on some 60 topics related to Urogynecology and contributed significant original research in his field.

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MEETING VENUE

The Grace Hotel is a Show piece of an Neo-Gothic architecture with a distinguished Art Deco Interior

Built by Grace Bros. in the 1920s as a showpiece of their successful retail business; The Grace Hotel has been beautifully restored to its former glory, making it one of Sydney’s most prominent historical landmarks, a fine example of Neo-Gothic architecture with contrasting Art-Deco interior.

The Grace Hotel is superbly located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD, on the corner of King and York streets, and is only minutes away from these exciting and bustling hubs; at George Street, Pitt Street Mall, the Queen Victoria Building, Darling Harbour, Martin Place, Circular Quay and The Rocks.

Parking:

> The Grace Hotel Plaza Parking is located beneath the hotel with its entrance on Clarence Street. Day rate for conference guests is $40.00 per car.

> Secure Parking: 345 - 363 George St, (Enter via 22 York Street), Sydney

> Secure Parking: 135 King Street, Sydney

> Wilsons Parking: 151 Clarence Street, Sydney

> Wilsons Parking: MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney

Arriving from Sydney airport by taxi:

> Journey to Sydney Central will take 30 to 45 mins

> Costs will vary depending on the day’s traffic, tolls and direction. Average fare is $50-$65 AUD.

Arriving via public transport

> Closest train station is Wynyard (250 meters from The Grace Hotel)

> Once outside Wynyard station on York Street, follow the direction of the cars and walk to 77 York.

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WORKSHOPS

oASIS Symposium: the Dilemma of 3rd and 4th Degree tears (Not limited to UGSA ASM Delegates)

FACUlty: Oliver Daly, Emmanuel Karantanis, Alison De Souza and David Lubowski DAtE& tIME: Thursday, 12 March 9.00-16.00VEnUE: The Lab at St George Hospital, Gray St, Kogarah, NSWMAx no: 30CoSt: $350

This all-day symposium will begin with lectures from regional experts on OASIS management, including an opportunity for discussion between the faculty and delegates on the many controversies in this field. Delegates will gain insight into Anorectal Physiology testing. A hands-on repair workshop will follow, using pig anal sphincters.

learning objectives:

-anatomy and physiology of anal sphincter -understand technique and interpretation of anorectal physiology tests-identification, classification of OASIS and repair of OASIS-understand dilemmas regarding management, and future childbirth-insight into complications of OASIS and their management

Urodynamics Workshop

(Limited to UGSA ASM Delegates)

ConVEnErS: Kate Moore, St George Hospital & Jenny King, Westmead HospitaltUtorS: Nevine Te West, Urogynaecologist from Amsterdam DAtE & tIME: Wednesday 11th March, 2015, 9.00 – 18.00VEnUE: Pelvic Floor Unit, St George Hospital, Gray St, Kogarah, NSWMAx no: AM Session 20 and PM Session 8 (Hands On)CoSt: AM Session only $150 and All Day Session $350SUPPortED by: Dale Johnston, Director at Innologic Pty Ltd.

Are you unsure how to interpret urodynamic reports? Would you like to really understand what all the test volumes and flow rates actually mean, and how they help manage the patient? This practical workshop will deepen your knowledge of how urinary incontinence treatment is based on the test result.The workshop will comprise a morning session commencing with an overview, then breaking into rotating stations involving a variety of urodynamic reports with patient histories, and hands on equipment station, max no. = 20.In the afternoon session (max no. = 8, Expressions of Interest needed) four pairs of participants will be actively involved in four urodynamic suites running concurrently at the hospital. After the clinical session a debriefing session will allow all participants to discuss their case results.

To apply for the afternoon session, please register for the session online and then email Debra O’Brien, dobrein@ranzcog.edu.au with your expression of interest by Friday 15th February, 2015. You will only be charged for this session if chosen.

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Achieving Ideal outcomes in the treatment of Pelvic organ Prolapse – Which technique for Which Patient?

Practical Workshop in PoPQ, PoPStic and Pessaries(Limited to UGSA ASM Delegates - 5 CPD points).

ConVEnErS: Kate Moore (NSW) and Lynsey Hayward (NZ)DAtE & tIME: Thursday 12th March, 2015, 9.30 - 16.30VEnUE: Pelvic Floor Unit, St George Hospital, Gray St, Kogarah, NSWMAx no: AM Session 40 and PM Session 14 (Clinic)CoSt: AM Session only $80 and All Day Session $160

Unsure about how to do a Prolapse & POPQ exam, and want to really understand the pessary options available? Join this practical teaching session and gain in confidence. By the end of the session you will be able to confidently perform a POPQ exam and fit a range of pessaries with an understanding of the pros and cons of each pessary. The workshop will be presented in two parts. Part one in the morning will comprise of presentations by multidisciplinary experts who will bring you up to speed with the finer points of prolapse assessment and current pessary management options. This session will be followed by lunch. The afternoon session will comprise of a practical session on the tips & tricks on the use of pessaries, trouble shooting and opportunity to observe in a real life multidisciplinary pessary clinic.

The all day session will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

PAnEl: Marcus Carey (VIC) & Salwin Al-Salihi (VIC)DAtE & tIME: Thursday 12th March, 2015, 13.00 – 17.00VEnUE: The Grace Hotel, 77 York St, Sydney, NSWMAx no: 40CoSt: $110

Through discussion of the latest laparoscopic and vaginal techniques and treatment options, this seminar will expose participants to surgical concepts that will further their ability to successfully manage pelvic organ prolapse. The workshop will feature lectures, live surgery videos and surgical pearls through case presentations and a question & answer session with a panel of key opinion leaders.

Learning objectives:-In depth understanding of the decision tree, treatment options and components of the surgical procedures.-Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy, vaginal or biologic? Determining the best treatment option.-Review of clinical considerations, physician resources to assist in safe pelvic floor surgery, Pop-Q and patient consenting tools.

Convenor Dr Marcus Carey will be joined by a distinguished local faculty, each with expertise in laparoscopic sacral colpopexy, vaginal and biologic treatment options.

This is a Boston Scientific run workshop.

(Limited to UGSA ASM Delegates).

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WORKSHOPS

Incontinence: best practice treatment from Urge to Stress (Limited to UGSA ASM Delegates)

FACUlty: Nathan Guerette (USA), Phil Toozs-Hobson (UK), Anna Rosamilia (VIC), Vincent Tse (NSW) & Joe Lee (VIC)DAtE & tIME: Thursday 12th March, 2015, 12.00noon – 17.30VEnUE: Aust. School of Advanced Medicine, 2 Technology Place Macquarie University, NSWMAx no: 30 for Hands on stations & 100 for the AV display of stations

CoSt: $110

From diagnosis to surgical intervention, from Urge to Stress, join our Faculty for an interactive workshop designed to improve knowledge and skills in treating Urinary Incontinence.

Didactic component:

-Urodynamics: Identifying the signs and symptoms-Understanding urge incontinence and treatment paths -Cystoscopy- Know your pathology-Surgical treatment options for SUI- which sling- what evidence -Surgical treatment of mixed incontinence

hands on component

-Revision of anatomy of the pelvic floor, retropubic space and obturator foramen using dissected and fresh cadaver specimens-Cystoscopy technique revision on cadaver-Surgical placement of RP, TOT and Minisling on cadavers-Tips and pearls on placement-Imaging of pelvis and trocars for instruction

This is an AMS run workshop.

Educational breakfast Session bladder Pain – A new Way Forward (Limited to UGSA ASM Delegates)

SPEAKEr: Anna Rosamilla (VIC)DAtE & tIME: Friday 13th March, 2015, 7.30am – 8.15amVEnUE: The Grace Hotel, 77 York St, Sydney, NSWMAx no: 80CoSt: $20

Numerous treatment options exist for Bladder pain syndrome/ interstitial cystitis. Recently the American Urological Association has published a modified treatment algorithm. The various options including oral medication and in particular intravesical treatments will be discussed as they fit in the treatment algorithm.

The evidence supporting the use of intravesical treatments will be presented including a new treatment iAluRil based on the concept of repair or replacement of a deficient GAG layer.

This is an Actavis sponsored breakfast session.

PLEASE NOTE:

The hands-on component will be in the last 1 hour of our workshop and include 6 stations where 30 attendees will rotate. AV display of stations will be available to all other attendees. Max number 100. Please register for either “hands-on” or “attendee only”.

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Educational breakfast SessionAdvancements in bladder and bowel Control therapy options (Limited to UGSA ASM Delegates)

ConVEnErS: Philip Hall (QLD) & Marcus Carey (VIC)SPEAKErS: Johan Gani (VIC)DAtE & tIME: Saturday 14th March, 2015, 7.30am – 8.15amVEnUE: The Grace Hotel, 77 York St, Sydney, NSWMAx no: 80CoSt: $20

Please join us for breakfast, where a leading expert in advanced bladder and bowel control discusses the therapy options, as well as a testing option for your patients prior to treatment.

topics covered include:

-Prevalence data-The available treatment options and the respective mechanisms of action-New clinical data recently published and-The steps to ensure your patients are maximising the treatment options you offer.

This is a Medtronic sponsored breakfast session.

UGSA Full Membership Fee $300(Urogynaecologists, Obstetricians/Gynaecologists).

Associate Membership $120(Allied Health Professionals, Trainees, Urologists and Colorectal Surgeons).

Trainee Membership FREE(Open to all RANZCOG Trainees).

Online Visit – www.ugsa.org.au and click the ‘Become a Member’ blue box.

Contact UGSA’s Administrator Debra O’Brien, for further details

at; t: +61 3 9417 1699 or e: info@ugsa.org.au

Access to the UGSA Pelvic Floor Database is an added $200 and is now available for institutions.

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THE PROGRAMGENERAL MEETING PROGRAM VENUE: THE GRACE HOTEL, SYDNEY

0630-0830 rEGIStrAtIon thE GrACE hotEl, SyDnEy

0730-0815 Actavis Breakfast Session Bladder Pain – A New Way Forward

The Grace Hotel

0815-0820 Opening and Welcome Kate Moore, Jenny King

All you Ever Wanted to Know About Sacrocolpopexy Chair: Malcolm Frazer, Peta higgs

0820-08400840-0845

Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy – the EvidenceQ&A

Ingrid Nygaard

0845-09000900-0905

The Laparoscopic ApproachQ&A

Chris Maher

0905-09250925-0930

The Vaginal ApproachQ&A

Nathan Guerette

0930-09450945-0950

The Robotic ApproachQ&A

Marcus Carey

0950-1010 Case discussion, questions to the panel

1010-1040 MornInG tEA

overactive and Underactive bladder Chairs: Kate Moore, Ian tucker

1040-1100

1100-1110

Physiology of the Detrusor Muscle and Clinical Applications Q&A

Russ Chess-Williams

1110-1130

1130-1140

Botox for the Overactive Bladder – the Evidence Q&A

Phil Toozs-Hobson

1140-11551155-1200

The Underactive Bladder – a Poorly Understood Condition Q&A

Vincent Tse

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Combination Therapy and What’s New in Oral Medication for the Overactive Bladder? Q&A

Joseph Lee

1220-1320 lUnCh

bladder and Pelvic Pain Chairs: Chris benness, lore Schierlitz

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Update on PBS and Hunner’s ulcersQ&A

Anna Rosamilia

1340-14001400-1410

Other Uses for Botox – Pelvic PainQ&A

Phil Toosz-Hobson

1410-14251425-1430

Nerve Entrapment Syndromes after Gynaecological SurgeryQ&A

Oliver Daly

1430-14451445-1450

Managing Pain After Vaginal Mesh SurgeryQ&A

Chris Maher

1450-1520 AFtErnoon tEA

Case Presentations Moderators: Gil burton, yik lim

1520-1615 What’s new In thromboprophylaxis? Expert Panel: Dr Peter naye - AnaesthetistDr David rees - Cardiologist

1615-1630 Questions to the Panel

1630 Scientific Meeting Close

1630-1800 open Annual General Meeting Chair: Kate Moore

CloSE

1900- 2300 Social Dinner The Italian Village Resturant, The Rocks

Friday March 13, 2015

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CPD POINTS: 17 Meeting Points for full attendance9 Meeting Points for Fri. 13th March 8 Meeting Points for Sat. 14th March

0730-0830 rEGIStrAtIon thE GrACE hotEl, SyDnEy

0730-0815 Medtronic Breakfast SessionAdvancements in Bladder & Bowel Control Therapy Options

The Grace Hotel

0815-0820 Welcome & Housekeeping Jenny King

the Posterior Compartment and bowel Dysfunction Chairs: Marcus Carey, Fay Chao

0820-08350835-0840

How Do We Manage the Patient with Chronic Constipation?Q&A

Vicki Paton

0840-08550855-0905

Rectocoele from the Colorectal Perspective Q&A

Nim Pathma-Nathan - Colorectal surgeon

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Gynaecological Approaches to RectocoeleQ&A

Bernie Haylen

0925-09400940-0950

How Effective is Surgery for Faecal Incontinence?Q&A

Chris Byrne - Colorectal surgeon

0950-1010 Case discussions, questions to the panel

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Balancing Innovation and Harm in SurgeryQ&A

Ingrid Nygaard

1035-1105 MornInG tEA

Pressure and the Pelvic Floor Chairs: John Short

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Obesity and the Pelvic Floor Q&A

Lynsey Hayward

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Physical Activity and the Pelvic FloorQ&A

Ingrid Nygaard

1205-1255 Abstract Presentations x 6 (6 min presentation, 2 min question)

1255-1355 lUnCh

1355-1400 Award Presentation (Best Abstract, AMS Travelling Scholarship)

Kate Moore

1400-1430 Keynote Debate: You can’t fix everything at once, continence surgery should not be performed at the time of prolapse repair!

Moderator: Michelle AthertonAdjudicator: Ingrid nygaard

1400-1405 For Tim Dawson 1405-1410 Against Nathan Guerette1410-1415 For Alison de Souza1415-1420 Against Kris Cvach1420-1422 For Team Rebuttal 1422-1424 Against Team Rebuttal

1425-1430 Adjudication Ingrid Nygaard

1430-14401440-1445

Update on UGSA DatabaseQ&A

Yik Lim

1445-1505

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What’s Next in Accreditation for Pelvic Floor Surgery- the UK experience and the BSUG Pelvic Floor Surgery Database Q&A

Phil Toozs-Hobson

1510-1540 AFtErnoon tEA

Anterior repair – More Complex than it looks Chair: Salwyn Al-Salihi, David Shaker

1540-15551555-1600

The Evidence on Anterior Repair TechniquesQ&A

Kurinji Kannan

1600-16151615-1620

Ulralateral Native Tissue Repair - How & WhyQ&A

Kate Moore

1620-16351635-1640

Biological Grafts – How and WhyQ&A

Nathan Guerette

1640-16551655-1700

Anterior Vaginal Wall Mesh – How and WhyQ&A

Jenny King

1700-1720 Case discussions, questions to the panel

1720 CloSE

Saturday March 14, 2015

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WORKSHOPS

one Day Postgraduate Urogynaecology trainees’ Course

(Not limited to UGSA ASM Delegates – 7 CPD Points)

ConVEnEr: Naomi Saunder (TAS) DAtE & tIME: Sunday 15th March, 2015, 8.25 – 15.10VEnUE: The Auditorium, St George Hospital, Gray St, Kogarah, NSWMAx no: 150CoSt: $75 (Trainees & Diplomats) $250 (Consultants)

Perplexed by the POP-Q? Uncertain about how pelvic floor disorders arise and how to manage them? Need to know how to counsel your patients about mode of delivery and pelvic floor disorder? Wondering which operation when and for whom? Need some help with preparation for the RANZCOG membership examination? Come have a listen and ask the experts.

This course is designed for RANZCOG trainees, diplomats, senior trainees or even consultants wishing to further their understanding of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders.

time topics Speakers0825-0830 Welcome and outline of the day Naomi Saunder (TAS)

0830-0850

0850-0900

“Are you Speaking My Lingo?”History, Examination & Terminology in UrogynaecologyQ&A

Felicity Gould (VIC)

0900-0930

0930-0940

Pelvic Organ Prolapse:Pathophysiology, Conservative & Surgical ManagementQ&A

Nathan Guerette (USA)

0940-1000

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Stress Urinary Incontinence: including Occult IncontinencePathophysiology, Investigation & Management Q&A

Lin Li Ow (VIC)

1010-10151015-1040

4 mins reading timeOSCE & discussion

Kate Moore (NSW)

1040-1110 MornInG tEA

1110-1140

1140-1150

Overactive Bladder:Pathophysiology, Investigation & Management Q&A

Carly Walsh (VIC)

1150-1210 1210-1220

Managing Post-operative & Post-partum Voiding DysfunctionQ&A

Alex Mowat (QLD)

1220-12251225-1250

4 mins reading timeOSCE & discussion

Lynsey Hayward (NZ)

1250-1330 lUnCh

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Recurrent UTI, Bladder Pain Syndrome & Interstitial CystitisQ&A

Nirvine te West (NSW)

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1420-1430

Principles of Managing Intra-operative Urinary & Gastrointestinal Tract InjuriesQ&A

Kris Cvach (VIC)

1430-14351435-1500

4 mins reading timeOSCE & discussion

Naomi Saunder (TAS)

1500-1510 QUEStIonS & CloSUrE

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SOCIAL DINNER EVENT: FRIDAY 13TH MARCH

Italian Village, the rocks7 Circular Quay W, The Rocks, NSW 20 minute walk from The Grace Hotel

Meeting delegates are invited to a social dinner at the Italian Village at The Rocks.

Boasting Sydney’s most spectacular views of the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Italian Village offers an extensive menu featuring all the Italian favourites.

This grand, historic 18th century sandstone building features many distinctive and character-filled private dining rooms where you will be hosted in the Piazza Terrace (outside) & Venice Rooms along with a DJ and room to dance!

The Italian Village combines rustic charm with warm service where all UGSA delegates are welcome.

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Metro Apartments on King

Distance to The Grace:

150m (3min walk)

www.metrohotels.com.au

Approx. Room Rate: $399

the Westin hotel

Distance to The Grace:

400m (6min walk)

www.westinsydney.com

Approx. Room Rate: $345

Mantra on Kent Apartments

Distance to The Grace:

350m (5min walk)

www.mantra.com.au

Approx. Room Rate: $265

City hotel Enterprise

Distance to The Grace:

56m (1min walk)

www.cityhotelsydney.com.au

Approx.Room Rate: $200

Astra Apartments (Kent St)

Distance to The Grace:

120m (2min walk)

www.astraapartments.com.au

Approx. Room Rate: $195

During your stay in Sydney, there are many hotels and apartments you can choose from while attending the UGSA Meeting.

hoW to booK ACCoMMoDAtIon You will need to arrange you own accommodation needs, please refer to the list on this page to help make your stay as easy one – with the best options for walking access to the meeting venue, The Grace Hotel and to the social dinner on Friday 13 at The Italian Restaurant at The Rocks.

the Grace hotel UGSA’S oFFICAl MEEtInG &

ACCoMMoDAtIon VEnUE UGSA Meeting Delegate Special Rate:

$265.00 (Superior Room Only)

To book a room at The Grace Hotel, call the hotel directly on t: +61 2 9272 6888 and Quote: ROYAL1303

To receive this rate, bookings must be made by Thursday 12 February 2015. This rate will not be

available after this date.

Please note that sites such as agoda.com.au, wotif.com, booking.com, etc. can often provide you with some of the best nightly rates.

Above: Swimming pool at The Grace Hotel

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REGISTRATION FEES

PrE-MEEtInG WorKShoPS

Please note these workshops have limited places and positions will be allocated by order of application through the online registration process, except for the Urodynamics Workshop, for instructions refer to page 6 of this program.

Earlybird on or before 6 February 2015

Standard after 6 February 2015

UGSA Members

non- Members

UGSA Members

non- Members

FUll rEGIStrAtIon Meeting dates are Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March 2015

CONSULTANTS $660 $880 $770 $1100

TRAINEES / NURSES / PHYSIOTHERAPISTS $275 $450 $350 $550

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CONSULTANTS $500 $500

DAy rEGIStrAtIon A day registration is either Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March 2015

CONSULTANTS $380 $495 $440 $660

TRAINEES / NURSES / PHYSIOTHERAPISTS $165 $300 $220 $350

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CONSULTANTS $450 $450

rEGSItEr onlInE! VIST: http://wired.ivvy.com/event/UGSA15/

Urodynamics WorkshopWednesday 11th March @ St George Hospital, 9.00-18.00 $150 am session / $350 all day

oASIS Workshop Thursday 12th March @ St George Hospital, 9.30-16.30 $350

Practical Workshop in PoPQ, PoPStic and PessariesThursday 12th March @ St George Hospital, 8.30-17.30 $80 am session / $160 all day

boston Scientific Workshop Thursday 12th March @ The Grace Hotel, 13.00-17.00 $110.00

AMS Workshop Thursday 12th March @ Macquarie University, 12.00-17.30 $110.00

ACtAVIS Educational breakfast SessionFriday 13th March @ The Grace Hotel, 7.30-8.15 $20.00

Medtronic Educational breakfast SessionSaturday 14th March @ The Grace Hotel, 7.30-8.15 $20.00

one Day Urogynaecology trainees’ Course Sunday 15th March @ St George Hospital, 8.25-3.10 $75.00 (Trainees & Diplomats) / $250.00 (Consultants)

Delegate Social Dinner Friday 13th March @ The Italian Village Restaurant 19.00-23.00 $120

For any registration questions, Contact Debra o’brien, Meeting Secretariat on +61 3 9417 1699 or via email at dobrien@ranzcog.edu.au.

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AbStrACt PrEPArAtIon GUIDElInES

1 length and Structure• A maximum of 750 words excluding

title will be accepted. Word count does not include tables and references (tables limited to two).

• Abstracts should be structured to contain objectives, methods, results, conclusions or reccomendations.

2 layout and Format• Each abstract must be prepared in

Microsoft Word. No other formats will be accepted.

• The title of the abstract should be written in sentence case i.e. initial capital letter, followed by lower case.

• List details of the author/s name/s (surname followed by initial of first name with a comma separating each author). Name of the presenting author must be asterisked (*).

• List author/s affiliation/s (organisation, city, state, country), separated by commas. Author/s and affiliation/s to be linked by a superscript number.

• Please note that double spacing should separate the title, author/s name/s, affiliation/s and body of the text.

• Please refrain from using printed enhancements such as italics, underlining, bold text etc. Italics may be used for non-English words or scientific names where necessary.

AbStrACt SUbMISSIon GUIDElInES

• CLOSING DATE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2015.

• All abstracts must be submitted electronically via email to Debra O’Brien: dobrien@ranzcog.edu.au

• Abstracts should be submitted by the presenting author. Only one author per abstract can be nominated the ‘presenting author’.

• All submissions must be accompanied by a maximum 80 word biographical paragraph of the presenting author. Biographical details will be used by the session chair for introductions purposes and may also be published in meeting literature.

• You will be given the option to have your abstract available online through the Members page on the UGSA website.

Please ensure you have the following required information available before beginning the online abstract submission process:

• Your contact details.

• The title of your abstract

• Preferred presentation type (Free Communication and/or Poster Presentation).

• Name and organisation of your co-author/s, if applicable.

• Your (the presenting author’s) brief biography (maximum 80 words). Biographies are to be written in full sentences (not dot points) and in third person.

• Your abstract prepared in the format specified under Abstract Preparation Guidelines

• 10 Abstract submissions will be chosen for Poster Presentations at UGSA 2015

• The best 6 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation.

• Any conflict of interest should be declared.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

KEy DAtES:

Open for Submission From December 2014 till Friday 30 January, 2015

Authors notified whether abstracts have been accepted Friday 15 February 2015

Authors to confirm participation Friday 1 March 2015

Failure to meet the specified deadlines or guidelines may result in exclusion from being listed on the UGSA website.

Abstracts are invited for Free Communication and Poster Presentation for the UGSA 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting. Abstracts are welcome on any topic relevant to female pelvic floor dysfunction. Abstracts will be selected according to scientific merits. Abstracts should be submitted by the presenting author. Only one author per abstract can be nominated as the ‘presenting author’.

BEST

ABSTRACT

the best oral presentation will be

awarded $500.

DEbrA o’brIEn C/O RANZCOG College House

250 – 260 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

P: +61 3 9417 1699 E: dobrien@ranzcog.edu.au

Submit your abstract and for further information regarding

abstract submission please contact the Meeting Secretariat:

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Meeting Information and Conditions

rEGIStrAtIon ConFIrMAtIon

All registrations submitted either online or using the registration form will be acknowledged via an official confirmation email upon receipt of full payment.

rEFUnD AnD CAnCEllAtIon PolICy

Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the Meeting Secretariat.

• A refund of 50% of the registration fee will be made for cancellations received on or prior to 7 February 2014. No refund will be paid after the 7 February or for failure to attend without notice.

When there are extenuating circumstances, a full refund of the registration fee may be considered by and at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

The Organising Committee reserve the right to cancel any workshop or meeting lecture if there are insufficient registrations, at any time, without notice and without giving reasons, the Organising Committee may cancel or postpone the any published timetables, activities, presenters or particulars without being liable for any loss, damage or expense incurred or suffered by any person.

trAVEl AnD ACCoMMoDAtIon

For travel and accommodation cancellation policies please refer to the individual provider you have booked through. Your personal booking is not the responsibility of the Organising Committee.

InSUrAnCE

Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

PrIVACy

Collection, maintenance and disclosure of certain personal information are governed by Australian legislation. Please note that your details may be disclosed to the parties mentioned in this brochure and your details may be included in the list of delegates.

lIAbIlIty DISClAIMEr

In case of industrial disruption the Organising Committee, accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.

MEEtInG nAME bADGES

Official name badges must be worn or produced on demand at all times during the Meeting to obtain entry to all meeting, workshop sessions and to social functions. Proof of identity will be required for the issue of replacement badges.

tAx

All Meeting Registration Fees and Additional Ticket rates are quoted in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of GST.

UGSA Administrator and Meeting Secretariat DEbrA o’brIEn

C/O - RANZCOG College House, 250 – 260 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

P: +61 3 9417 1699 | F: +61 3 9419 0672 | E: dobrien@ranzcog.edu.au | W: www.ugsa.org.au

Register for this meeting online at: http://wired.ivvy.com/event/UGSA15/

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UGSA Annual General Meeting & Elections notification

UGSA 2015 Notification of UGSA Annual General MeetingFriday 14 March 2015 at 4.30pm

the Grace hotel - 77 york St, Sydney, Australia

Elections will be held for the following 6 positions on the advisory committee which shall comprise of:- Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and 2 ordinary

Advisory Committee Members.

Nominations must be made to the Administrator of UGSA no later than 5pm Friday 27th February 2015.

All UGS A members will be contacted and sent nomination forms via mail.

REGISTER ON-LINE NOW AT: http://wired.ivvy.com/event/UGSA15/

UGSA-AMS travelling Scholarship

thE AWArD InClUDES:

1. Travel, Registration & Accommodation up to a value of $5000 towards an overseas program and tour set up in conjunction with AMS.

APPlICAtIon CrItErIA:

To apply, applicants must be:

1. Members of UGSA

2. RANZCOG CU trainees or holders of the CU certified within the last 2 years

3. RANZCOG trainees or RANZCOG Fellows elevated within the last 2 years

4. Able to demonstrate a substantial, active and continuing involvement in urogynaecological practice and research.

APPlICAtIon ProCESS:

Applications will be accepted by way of a letter to the UGSA Committee c/- of Debra O’Briendobrien@ranzcog.edu.au, providing a detailed CV and evidence of satisfaction of the above criteria with appropriate documentation.

Letters of support from your current and past teaching institutions and supervisors would be valuable.

Closing date: Friday 15 February, 2015.

The UGSA Committee is delighted to announce the continuation of this most exciting and rewarding fellowship supported by American Medical Systems (AMS).

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UGSA ASM 2015

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UGSA WoUlD lIKE to thAnK thE SUPPort oF thE FolloWInG SPonSorS In 2015:

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Save these dates: 10-12 March 2016. The 2016 UGSA ASM to be hosted in Auckland, New Zealand.