We are currently finalizing the 2009 conference programme. Below you will find the 2008 programme for your persual.
Middle East Obs-Gyne Conference
30 – 31 January 2008
| Day 1: Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
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Opening Address by Chair, Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE |
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| Session 1: |
General Session |
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Chair: Dr. Sultana Notta, Member American Soc. Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Sultana Gynaecology Clinics, Dubai, UAE |
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| 09:30 |
Trends in Surgical Correction of Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
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Dr. Ahmed Al-Badr, MBBS, FRCSC, FACOG, Consultant & Head, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Women’s Specialized Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, KSA |
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| 09:50 |
Congenital Anomalies of the Reproductive Tract |
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Dr. Marc R. Laufer, MD, Chief of Gynaecology, Children’s Hospital Boston; Reproductive Endocrinologist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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Obstetric Fistula – Does It Exist? |
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Dr. Ahmed Al-Badr, MBBS, FRCSC, FACOG, Consultant & Head, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Women’s Specialized Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, KSA |
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| 10:30 |
Ovarian Cysts in Adolescent Females |
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Dr. Marc R. Laufer, MD, Chief of Gynaecology, Children’s Hospital Boston; Reproductive Endocrinologist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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| 10:50 |
Coffee Break |
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Laparoscopy |
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Chair: Dr. Sami George, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE |
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| 11:30 |
Endometriosis - The Best Way to Treat It |
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Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt; Former Head of Laparoscopic Unit, Kiel University, Germany |
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| 11:50 |
Neuropelviology |
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Prof. Dr. Med. Marc Possovar, Chief of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Chief of Laparoscopic Neuro-functional Pelvic Surgery, Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Cologne, Germany |
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| 12:10 |
The Role of Laparoscopy in Gynaecological Malignancies |
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Dr. Sami George, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE |
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| 12:30 |
Complications in Laparoscopic Surgery |
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Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt; Former Head of Laparoscopic Unit, Kiel University, Germany |
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| 12:50 |
Lunch |
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Oncology |
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Chair: Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE |
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| 14:00 |
Breast Cancer – Surgical Removal and Reconstruction |
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Prof. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany |
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| 14:20 |
Recent Advances in Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer |
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Dr. Alison Louise Jones, MD. FRCP, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital; Clinical Director, Cancer Services, University College Hospital, HCA International Hospitals, London, UK |
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Controversies in Treatment of Endometrial Cancer |
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Prof. Dr. Med. Marc Possovar, Chief of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Chief of Laparoscopic Neuro-functional Pelvic Surgery, Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Cologne, Germany |
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| 15:00 |
The Role of Lymphadnectomy in Gynecological Cancer |
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Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE |
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| 15:20 |
Coffee Break |
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Hysteroscopy |
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Chair: Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt; Former Head of Laparoscopic Unit, Kiel University, Germany |
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| 15:50 |
Modern View in Training & Education in Endoscopic Surgery |
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Dr. Rudi Campo, European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery, Leuven Institute for Fertility & Embryology, Belgium |
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| 16:10 |
Ashermann’s Syndrome |
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Dr. Basem Abu Rafea, FRCSC, FACOG, Consultant, OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, KSA |
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Value of Ambulatory Hysteroscopy, Is There Any Scientific Evidence? |
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Dr. Rudi Campo, European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery, Leuven Institute for Fertility & Embryology, Belgium |
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Hysteroscopy and Assisted Reproduction, Optimizing Results |
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Dr. Osama A. Shawki, Asst. Professor of OB/GYN, Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine; Director of Al Ebtesama Centre for Endoscopic Surgery, Consultant Endoscopy and Infertility Surgeon; Faculty Professor, Giessen School of Endoscopic Surgery, Germany; Egypt |
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| 17:10 |
Wrap up and close |
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| Day 2: Thursday, 31 January 2008 |
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| Session 1: |
Infectious Diseases |
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Chair: Dr. Carol Chidiac, Director, French Medical Centre, Dubai, UAE |
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| 09:30 |
Update on HPV Guidelines and Understanding the Immunogenicity and Clinical Endpoints of Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine |
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Dr. David W. Saxton, MB ChB, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, Medical Director and Chief of Obstetrics, Al Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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HPV Epidemiology and Burden in Region |
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Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne. Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE |
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Practical Implementation of HPV Vaccination |
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Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE |
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| 10:50 |
Coffee Break |
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| Session 2: |
Stem Cell |
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Chair: Dr. Dorothy Fernandes |
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| 11:20 |
Updates on Stem Cell Collection in the Region |
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Dr. Rudaina Alrefai, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park, Dubai, UAE |
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Cord Blood Banking: How to Process and Which Babies Have More Stem Cells? |
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Dr. Nico Forraz, Director, ConoWorld Ltd; Clinical Sciences Business Manager & Senior Research Associate, Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne, UK |
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Curing the incurable? Cord Blood Stem Cell Expansion for Regenerative Medicine |
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Prof. Colin McGuckin, DPhil, BSc (Hons), PGCTLHE, CBiol, MIBiol, MRSC, EurProBol, Professor of Regenerative Medicine, University of Newcastle, UK |
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| 12:20 |
Lunch |
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Ultrasound in OB/GYN |
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Chair: Dr. Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Welcare Hospital, Dubai, UAE |
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3D/4D Ultrasound in Obstetrics |
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Dr. Bernard Benoit, Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco |
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3D Vaginal Ultrasound in Gynaecology |
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Dr. Nick Raine-Fenning, Consultant, Senior Lecturer, School of Surgical and Reproductive Sciences, University of Newcastle, UK |
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| 14:40 |
Detection of Malformations in the 1st Trimester |
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Dr. Afsin Pour-Mirza, Fetal Medicine Centre, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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| 15:00 |
Coffee break |
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Controversial Issues in Family Planning |
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Chair: Dr. Gaby Khayyata, Dubai Healthcare City, UAE |
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Oral Contraception – Efficacy Dependant on Prescriber |
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Dr. Mary O'Flynn, MB, BCh, BAO, DCH, DObs, MFFP, HDGO, MICGP, Director of Women’s Clinic, Cork, Ireland |
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Hormonal IntraUterine Contraceptive Devices (IUD): Pros & Cons |
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Dr. Osama A. Shawki, Professor, Department of OB/GYN, Cairo University, Kasr El Einy Hospital; Director of Al Ebtesama Centre for Infertility; Director of Advanced Endoscopy Unit; Faculty Professor, Giessen School of Endoscopic Surgery, Germany; Cairo, Egypt |
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| 16:10 |
Panel Discussion |
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| 16:30 |
Wrap up and close |
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INVITED SPEAKER FACULTY: |
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Chair: Dr. Rihab Awad, MBChB, MRCOG (London), Consultant OB/GYN, Urogynaecologist, Mitera Clinic, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Basem Abu Rafea, FRCSC, FACOG, Consultant, OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, KSA
Dr. Ahmed Al-Badr, MBBS, FRCSC, FACOG, Consultant & Head, Urogynaecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Women’s Specialized Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, KSA
Dr. Rudaina Alrefai, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Bernard Benoit, Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco
Dr. Rudi Campo, European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery, Leuven Institute for Fertility & Embryology, Belgium
Dr. Nico Forraz, Director, ConoWorld Ltd; Clinical Sciences Business Manager & Senior Research Associate, Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Senior Consultant and Chief of Gyne Oncology Division, A/ Chair OB/GYN Department, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE
Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, Alex Sydney Kiel Medical Centre, Egypt; Former Head of Laparoscopic Unit, Kiel University, Germany
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Jonat, Director of the Gynaecology and Maternity Unit, Kiel University Hospital, Germany
Dr. Alison Louise Jones, MD. FRCP, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital; Clinical Director, Cancer Services, University College Hospital, HCA International Hospitals, London, UK
Dr. Marc R. Laufer, MD, Chief of Gynaecology, Children’s Hospital Boston; Reproductive Endocrinologist, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Prof. Colin McGuckin, DPhil, BSc (Hons), PGCTLHE, CBiol, MIBiol, MRSC, EurProBol, Professor of Regenerative Medicine, University of Newcastle, UK
Dr. Mary O'Flynn, MB, BCh, BAO, DCH, DObs, MFFP, HDGO, MICGP, Director of Women’s Clinic, Cork, Ireland
Dr. Sami George, Department of OB/GYN, United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Al Ain, UAE
Prof. Dr. Med. Marc Possovar, Chief of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Chief of Laparoscopic Neuro-functional Pelvic Surgery, Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Cologne, Germany
Dr. Afsin Pour-Mirza, Fetal Medicine Centre, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Nick Raine-Fenning, Consultant, Senior Lecturer, School of Surgical and Reproductive Sciences, University of Newcastle, UK.
Dr. David W. Saxton, MB ChB, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, Medical Director and Chief of Obstetrics, Al Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Osama A. Shawki, Professor, Department of OB/GYN, Cairo University, Kasr El Einy Hospital; Director of Al Ebtesama Centre for Infertility; Director of Advanced Endoscopy Unit; Faculty Professor, Giessen School of Endoscopic Surgery, Germany; Cairo, Egypt
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