1. Healthcare

ISGE 24TH
ANNUAL CONGRESS
in conjunction with the
AGES XXV ANNUAL
SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2015
Controversies
and Challenges
in Minimally Invasive
Surgery
AN AGES & ISGE MEETING
4–7 March 2015
Crown MELBOURNE Australia
www.ages.com.au
Platinum Sponsor of AGES
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AGES Board
Dr Jim Tsaltas
President
Victoria
A/Prof Anusch Yazdani
Vice President
Queensland
A/Prof Harry Merkur
Honorary Secretary
New South Wales
Dr Stuart Salfinger
Treasurer
Western Australia
A/Prof Jason Abbott
New South Wales
Dr Keith Harrison
New Zealand
Dr Stephen Lyons
New South Wales
Dr Haider Najjar
Victoria
Prof Ajay Rane OAM
Queensland
Dr Martin Ritossa
Mrs Mary Sparksman
South Australia
AGES Secretariat Manager
Queensland
ISGE Executive Committee
Prof Prashant Mangeshikar
President
India
Prof Bruno van Herendael
Vice President
Belgium
Dr Charles Miller
Honorary Treasurer &
Immediate Past President
USA
Dr Ornella Sizzi
Medical Director
Italy
Prof Stefano Bettocchi
Honorary Secretary
Italy
Prof Bhaskar Goolab
Chairman Training Committee
South Africa
Dr Robert O'Shea
ISGE Board Representative
on Executive Committee
Australia
ISGE Board
Dr Andreas Chrysostomou
South Africa
Prof Masaaki Andou
Japan
Dr Rafique Parkar
Kenya
Dr Sevellaraja Supermaniam
Malaysia
Dr Roberto Sainz
Argentina
Prof Chyi-Long Lee
Taiwan
Miguel Angel Bigozzi
Argentina
Dr Emre Goksan Pabuccu
Turkey
Prof Mauricio Abrao
Brazil
Joerg Keckstein
Austria
Dr Jorge Dotto
Argentina
Dr Lotte Clevin
Denmark
Catherine A. Matthews
USA
Dr Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg
Germany
Dr Matthew Siedhoff
USA
Dr Alessandro Loddo
Italy
Dr Resad Pasic
USA
Dr Mark Hans Emanuel
Netherlands
Dr Andrew Brill
USA
Prof Janesh Gupta
UK
Dr Paul PG
India
Dr Hisham Arab
Saudi Arabia
Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar
India
Dr Alan Lam
Australia
Dr Ichnandy Arief Rachman
Indonesia
AGES & Congress Secretariat YRD Event Management
Mary Sparksman, Jasmine Whelan & Jayme Goulter
PO Box 717
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068 Australia
Phone: +61 7 3368 2422 Fax: +61 7 3368 2433
Email: [email protected]
ISGE Secretariat Prof Stefano Bettocchi, Honorary Secretary ISGE
Corso Alcide De Gasperi
292-70125
Bari, Italy
Email: [email protected] Phone: +39 3457779818
For any queries regarding this congress, please contact the AGES Secretariat.
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International Faculty
Dr Jim Tsaltas
Congress Co-Chair
Prof Masaaki Andou
Japan
Prof Prashant Mangeshikar
Congress Co-Chair
Dr Hisham Arab
Saudi Arabia
A/Prof Anusch Yazdani
Scientific Co-Chair
Prof Stefano Bettocchi
Italy
Prof Bruno van Herendael
Scientific Co-Chair
A/Prof Jubilee Brown
USA
Dr Haider Najjar
Scientific Co-Chair
A/Prof Maurice Chung
USA
Dr Alan Lam
Organising Committee
Dr Lotte Clevin
Denmark
Prof Peter Maher
Organising Committee
Prof Ellis Downes
UK
A/Prof Harry Merkur
Organising Committee
Dr Michael East
New Zealand
Dr Robert O’Shea
Organising Committee
Prof Ray Garry
UK
Dr Stuart Salfinger
Organising Committee
Prof Bashkar Goolab
South Africa
Dr Ornella Sizzi
Organising Committee
Dr Tomonori Hada
Japan
Mary Sparksman
AGES Secretariat Manager
Dr Keith Harrison
New Zealand
Dr Pattaya Hengrasmee
Thailand
Australian Faculty
Dr Kathy Huang
USA
A/Prof Jason Abbott
New South Wales
Dr Keith Isaacson
USA
Dr Salwan Al-Salihi
Victoria
Dr Daniel Kruschinski
Germany
Victoria
Prof Prashant Mangeshikar
India
Victoria
Dr Charles Miller
USA
South Australia
Dr Resad Paya Pasic
USA
New South Wales
Dr Paul PG
India
Victoria
Dr Ichnandy Rachman
Indonesia
New South Wales
Dr Alphonso Rosetti
Italy
Dr Marilla Druitt
Victoria
Dr Howard Salvay
USA
A/Prof Martin Healey
Victoria
Dr Rajendra Sankpal
India
Victoria
Dr Tamer Seckin
USA
Queensland
Dr Osama Shawki
Egypt
New South Wales
Dr Matthew Siedhoff
USA
New South Wales
Dr Ornella Sizzi
Italy
Victoria
Dr Sevellaraja Supermaniam
Malaysia
Victoria
Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar
India
Dr Simon McDowell
New South Wales
Dr Prakash Trivedi
India
A/Prof Harry Merkur
New South Wales
Prof Bruno van Herendael
Belgium
Victoria
Dr Alberto Valero
Mexico
Dr Robert O’Shea
South Australia
Dr Paul Wetter
USA
Prof Ajay Rane OAM
Queensland
Dr Emma Readman
Victoria
Dr Martin Ritossa
South Australia
A/Prof Luk Rombauts
Victoria
Dr Stuart Salfinger
Western Australia
Dr Jason Tan
Victoria
Dr Jim Tsaltas
Victoria
Dr John Vrazas
Victoria
A/Prof Anusch Yazdani
Queensland
Dr Catarina Ang
Dr Richard Barnes
Dr Fariba Behnia-Willison
Dr Greg Cario
Dr Marcus Carey
Dr Danny Chou
A/Prof Tom Jobling
Dr Ben Kroon
A/Prof Alan Lam
Dr Stephen Lyons
Prof Peter Maher
Dr Tom Manley
Dr Haider Najjar
Controversies
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AN AGES & ISGE MEETING
4–7 March 2015
Crown MELBOURNE Australia
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CPD Points
Other AGES Meetings in 2015
This meeting is a RANZCOG Approved O&G
Meeting. Eligible Fellows of this college can claim
20 points for full attendance.
The Applied Medical Pre-Congress Workshop has
been approved for 6 points for full attendance.
If the meeting is used for critical reflection and
practice improvement, PR&CRM Points can be
claimed by submitting a reflection worksheet to
RANZCOG. Visit the RANZCOG Website or AGES
AGES Pelvic Floor
Symposium & Workshop XVI
7 & 8 August 2015
SYDNEY Australia
Registration Desk for forms.
Registration Fee Inclusions
• Attendance at Opening & Welcome Reception
• Attendance at all Congress sessions
• Congress satchel
• All Congress publications
• Catering during the congress (lunch, morning
tea and afternoon tea as listed in the program)
Membership of AGES and ISGE
Membership application forms are available
from the AGES and ISGE websites:
AGES Focus Meeting 2015
6 & 7 November 2015
HOBART Australia
www.ages.com.au
www.isge.org
Registrations
Save time, register online: www.ages.com.au or
https://yrd.currinda.com/register/event/1034
Prizes & Awards
Award
Best Free Communication Presentation
Sponsored by AGES
Outstanding New Presenter
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
Outstanding Video Presentation
Sponsored by AGES
AGES / RANZCOG
Trainee Workshop XI 2015
27 & 28 June 2015
Kolling Institute
Sydney, Australia
Outstanding Trainee Presentation
The Platinum Laparoscope Award
Sponsored by Stryker & AGES
Best Digital Communications Presentation
Sponsored by AGES
AGES Travelling Fellowship 2015
Sponsored by Covidien
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Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of Australasian Gynaecological
On behalf of the International Society for
Endoscopy and Surgical Society (AGES) and
Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE), it is with great
the International Society of Gynaecologic
pleasure and humility that we welcome you to the
Endoscopy (ISGE) it is our privilege to welcome
24th Annual Congress of the ISGE, held jointly
our International and Australian colleagues to the
and in conjunction with XXV Annual Scientific
combined AGES XXV Annual Scientific Meeting
Meeting of the Australasian Gynaecological
in conjunction with ISGE 24th Annual Congress.
Endoscopy and Surgical Society (AGES). With
a spectacular world class city, Melbourne as
We are delighted to co-host such an exciting
the backdrop, we excitedly await this important
meeting in this, our 25th year. AGES has promoted
exchange of scientific information as presented
the education, research and development of
by our Australian, New Zealand, and international
gynaecological endoscopy and surgery for
faculty, as we explore the theme of this
over 25 years and we are honoured to host a
extraordinary educational enclave, Controversies
distinguished faculty to help us celebrate.
and Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery.
We have over 25 international experts who will
be joined by our powerhouse local faculty.
We are certain that our ambitious scientific program
will be invaluable to all, as together we evaluate
The program will focus on Controversies and
and explore the controversies and challenges of
Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery and will
minimally invasive surgery – those faced in the
consist of a combination of lectures, debates, free
past, current challenges, and those we may face
communications and live surgery, telecast from
in the future. It is this keen exploratory vision as
Monash Health. These sessions have been designed
well as the unique collegiality, a hallmark of our
to stimulate, excite and encourage discussion of
two internationally revered societies, that is certain
important issues we face on a daily basis.
to make this more than an international meeting;
rather, an academic experience.
Both AGES and the ISGE have long been recognised
for their commitment and leadership in minimally
So, once again, welcome one and all.
invasive gynaecologic surgery. We hope you will join
We trust you will enjoy the fruit of our joint efforts.
us to celebrate the first 25 years of our society with
this exceptional international program in Melbourne.
Cordially,
Regards,
Dr Jim Tsaltas
President, AGES Congress Co-Chair A/Prof Anusch Yazdani
Vice President, AGES
Congress Scientific Co-Chair
Prof Prashant Mangeshika
ISGE President
Congress Co-Chair
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Prof Bruno van Herendael
ISGE Vice President
Congress Co-Scientific Chair
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Program
Correct at time of printing. Program may change without notice.
Wednesday 4 March 2015
1000 – 1600
Pre-Congress Workshop: Applied Medical Advanced Laparoscopic GYN Master Class
International Faculty: Howard Salvay
Australian Faculty: Fariba Behnia-Willison, Greg Cario, Danny Chou
1600 – 1830
Congress Registration
1830 – 2030
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
Thursday 5 March 2015
0700 – 0800
Congress Registration
0800 – 1000
Session 1
CONTROVERSIES IN FIBROIDS SURGERY
Chairs: Jubilee Brown & Stuart Salfinger
SINGLE PORT LAPAROSCOPY
AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Chairs: Haider Najjar & Howard Salvay
Is laparoscopic myomectomy dead?
Charles Miller
Single port surgery – benefits and limitations
Howard Salvay
AAGL clinical guidelines for safe morcellation
Kathy Huang
The challenge of adapting single port laparoscopic surgery
into your laparoscopic practice
Haider Najjar
Novel approaches to morcellation and tissue
extraction techniques
Prashant Mangeshikar
Laparoscopic myomectomy for massive fibroids,
challenges to the surgeon
Matthew Siedhoff
AGES/RANZCOG morcellation guidelines,
challenges for practice
Jim Tsaltas
Discussion
Panel
Single port laparoscopic surgery using common
laparoscopic instruments
Sevellaraja Supermaniam
Single port laparoscopy for pelvic floor surgery
Fariba Behnia-Willison
Outpatient settings for transvaginal endoscopy
Ichnandy Rachman
Discussion
Panel
1000 – 1030
Morning Tea & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
1030 – 1130
Session 2
ADENOMYOSIS
Chairs: Emma Readman & Ellis Downes
PELVIC PAIN, THE IGNORED CHALLENGE
Chairs: Martin Ritossa & Lotte Clevin
The role of Adenomyosis in the infertile patient
Ornella Sizzi
Chronic pelvic pain aetiology and assessment
Marilla Druitt
Current fertility enhancing treatments for Adenomyosis
Anusch Yazdani
Pelvic pain management strategies for the gynaecologist
Maurice Chung
Does Endometrial Ablation have a role in
management of Adenomyosis
Jason Abbott
Pharmacological strategies in management
of chronic pelvic pain
Stephen Lyons
Discussion
Panel
Laparoscopy in the adolescent with pain
Sunita Tandulwadkar
Discussion
Panel
1130 – 1300
Session 3
FREE COMMUNICATION SESSION A
1300 – 1400
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FREE COMMUNICATION SESSION B
Lunch & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
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1400 – 1600
Session 4
ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY FOR THE OBESE,
A CHALLENGE TO BE ADDRESSED
ADHESIONS MANAGEMENT
Chairs: Tom Jobling & Keith Isaacson
Chairs: Prashant Mangeshikar & Jason Abbott
Theatre setup and entry techniques for the morbidly obese
Stuart Salfinger
Pathophysiology of adhesion formation
Simon McDowell
Does morbid obesity effect your chance of conversion
to laparotomy
Dr Tomonori Hada
The challenge of adhesions prevention, strategies
for the surgeon
Daniel Kruschinski
Weight loss initiatives for the obese patient prior
to surgery, controversy or practice?
Tom Manley
Intraoperative adhesions, your frequent companion
in surgery, guide to management
Bruno van Herendael
Anaesthetic challenges for the obese patient in
laparoscopy
Richard Barnes
Fertility and adhesions
Martin Ritossa
Is Uterine Artery Ligation at its origin safe in the obese
patient, the evidence and the technique
Prakash Trivedi
Discussion
Panel
A review of the evidence of adhesion prevention
products
Harry Merkur
Discussion
Panel
1600 – 1630
Afternoon Tea & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
1630 – 1700
Session 5
ISGE HONORARY LECTURE
Chair: Prashant Mangeshikar
‘Gynaecological Endoscopy’ – rediscovering the lost science
Peter Maher
Friday 6 March 2015
0730 – 0800
Congress Registration
0745 – 0845
Arrival tea and coffee and croissants
0800 – 0835
Session 6
DAN O’CONNOR LECTURE
Chair: Alan Lam
Celebration of gynaecological endoscopy – 25 years on
Robert O’Shea
0840 – 1 1 1 5
Session 7
LIVE SURGERY FROM MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE
Moderators: Greg Cario & Ellis Downes
1 1 1 5 – 1 145
Morning Tea & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
1 145 – 1300
Session 8
INFERTILITY
ONCOLOGY FOR THE GENERALIST
Chairs: Anusch Yazdani and Resad Paya Pasic
Chairs: Stuart Salfinger and Masaaki Andou
Is laparosocopy a valid tool in the investigation and
treatment of infertility?
Resad Paya Pasic
Ovarian cancer screening, current status and
future challenges
Tom Jobling
Polypectomy and Septi in the management of the infertile
patient, what is the evidence?
Keith Isaacson
Management of endometrial hyperplasia,
controversies and challenges
Keith Harrison
Controversy of fibroid surgery, should intramural fibroids
be removed prior to IVF?
Ben Kroon
Endometriosis and pelvic cancer, controversy?
Jason Tan
Is there any role for laparoscopic tubal anastomosis?
Paul PG
Leiomyosarcoma and stromal cell tumours of the
uterine body, incidence and diagnosis
Jubilee Brown
Laparoscopic ovarian drilling: revisited
Hisham Arab
Discussion
Panel
Discussion
Panel
1300 – 1400
Lunch & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
1400 – 1530
Session 9
FREE COMMUNICATION SESSION C
1530 – 1600
FREE COMMUNICATION SESSION D
Afternoon Tea & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
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Session 10
HYSTERECTOMY
Chair: Harry Merkur
COMPLICATIONS
Chairs: Charles Miller & Martin Ritossa
Laparoscopic hysterectomy, what’s the point of evidence?
Ray Garry
Managing intraoperative bleeding at laparoscopy
Emma Readman
Uterine debulking following TLH, the pelvic surgeon at
work
Prashant Mangeshikar
Suturing at complications, techniques, needles
and suture materials
Bruno van Herendael
Best hysterectomy for your patient, cost & evidence based
Bashkar Goolab
Managing bowel injuries during laparoscopic surgery
Martin Healy
Laparoscopic hysterectomy, what is the limit?
Danny Chou
The role of intervention radiology in gynaecological
surgery
John Vrazas
The impact of Mirena and ablation on global hysterectomy
trends, current and future challenges
Ellis Downes
Update on the haemostatic agents
Pattaya Hengrasmee
Management of major laparoscopic complications
Masaaki Andou
1730 – 1830
AGES AGM – MEMBERS ONLY
1930 – 2230
AGES 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
ISGE General Assembly – MEMBERS ONLY
Saturday 7 March 2015
0800 – 0830
Congress Registration
0830 – 1030
Session 11
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Chairs: Paul PG & Jason Tan
HYSTEROSCOPY
Chairs: Jason Abbott & Ray Garry
Endometriosis and pain, does surgery have a role?
Alan Lam
Modern management of Asherman’s Syndrome
Keith Isaacson
Preoperative assessment of DIE
Luk Rombauts
Hysteroscopic morcellation, evolution or revolution?
Rajendra Sankpal
Blue Contrast Techniques for visualising subtle
endometriosis, controversy or fact?
Tamer Seckin
Office hysteroscopy
Stefano Bettocchi
Controversies in the Aetiology of stage I and II
Endometriosis
Michael East
The current management of Endometriomata
Alberto Valero
Discussion
Panel
Hysteroscopy in fertility enhancement
Lotte Clevin
A review on global endometrial ablation
Catarina Ang
The hysteroscopic approach to the management
of congenital uterine anomalies
Osama Shawki
Discussion
Panel
1030 – 1100
Morning Tea & Trade Exhibition & Digital Free Communications
1100 – 1200
Session 12
TRAINEES AND BEYOND – ALL WELCOME
VAGINAL AND PELVIC FLOOR SURGERY
Chairs: Anusch Yazdani & Jim Tsaltas
Chairs: Bashkar Goulab & Stephen Lyons
Current status of the AGES Training Program
Alan Lam
Pelvic floor surgery, transition to robotics
Greg Cario
Surgical experience in the AGES accredited
fellowship program
Jason Abbott
Ambulatory surgery for stress incontinence –
what is the current status?
Ajay Rane OAM
A step by step approach for fellows:
laparoscopic hysterectomy
Stuart Salfinger
Management of obstetric trauma
Salwan Al-Salihi
Learning anatomy for laparoscopic surgery
Dr Alphonso Rosetti
Transvaginal mesh controversy – where to from here?
Marcus Carey
SMAPPS Medical Apps to change patient care
and medicine
Paul Wetter
1200 – 1230
Session 13
DEBATE: LAPAROTOMY SHOULD BE THE ONLY METHOD FOR MYOMECTOMY
Affirmative… Tom Jobling and Stuart Salfinger
Negative… Charles Miller and Kathy Huang
1230 – 1300
Close of Conference and Presentation of Awards and Certificates
1300 – 1400
Lunch
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Pre-Congress Workshop
Social Program
Applied Medical Advanced Laparoscopic GYN Master Class
Wednesday 4th March 2015, 10am – 4pm
University of Melbourne
Congress Opening & Welcome Reception
Crown Melbourne, Promenade 1 & 2,
then Promenade Foyer
Wednesday 4th March 2015, 6.30-8.30pm
Advanced Laparoscopic GYN Master Class
In association with renowned local and international faculty
we offer this one day Advanced Laparoscopic GYN Master
Class. Participants will explore laparoscopic, single site and
reduced port surgery for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy,
Oophorectomy and other Gynaecologic procedures. The
program includes: a didactic session with video presentations,
a lab practicum using fresh frozen cadavers, along with
Laparoscopic Trainers to practice suturing techniques.
Objectives:
Explore minimally invasive tools and techniques:
including how the GelPOINT advanced access platform
enables single site surgery:
• Instrumentation
• Camera operation
• Trocar placement
• Indications and limitations
• Visualization and instrument manipulation
• Patient selection, benefits, risks and challenges
• Integration into clinical practice
CPD Points
This workshop is a RANZCOG Approved O&G event. Eligible
Fellows of this college can claim 6 points for full attendance.
International Faculty
Dr Howard Salvay, MD, FACOG
AGES 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Friday 6th March 2015, 7.30pm
Just a few minutes’ walk from the CBD, the Gallery
is home to a collection of artworks that reflect many
different styles and attracts thousands of visitors each
winter for its Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibitions.
NGV International is a truly unique venue to hold the
AGES 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The Great Hall is
famous for its high ceiling which showcases a stunning
stained glass design.
“NGV International
is one of Melbourne’s
finest cultural
institutions.”
Australian Faculty:
Dr Fariba Behnia-Willison
Dr Greg Cario
Dr Danny Chou
Cost:
AUD$500
Registration:
The program has limited positions to maximise hands-on
experience. All participants must be fully paid delegates of
the Congress (5-7 March).
Images below, left to right: The foyer and waterwall, NGV International, St Kilda Road – photo by Predrag Cancar; The Great Hall by Leonard French,
NGV International, St Kilda Road – photo by Christian Markel; Federation Court, NGV International, St Kilda Road, – photo by Narelle Wilson
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Congress Venue
& Congress Hotels
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006
Australia
Crown Melbourne is located in the city’s lively Southbank
precinct, alongside the Yarra River. It is ideally located just 24
kilometres from Melbourne Airport, and is easily accessible
by car, bus, or taxi. It is also within walking distance to the
CBD, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and many of the city’s
premier arts and sporting facilities including the MCG and
Rod Laver Arena.
Around every corner at Crown Melbourne there is a new and
exciting experience to explore. It’s a place for glamorous
escapes, endless entertainment and state of the art resort
facilities. It’s a destination where anything is possible.
“Australia’s Best Large Luxury Hotel”
2013 Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards
Crown Metropol
5 minute walk to venue.
Crown Metropol features an unparalleled luxury hotel
experience with modern and unmistakably stylish
accommodation.
Luxe King/Twin Rooms
Enjoy luxury accommodation in a Luxe room located on levels
8 to 26. Here, in your own private sanctuary with spectacular
views, you’ll find a king bed, or two queen beds, and a spacious
work desk, to enhance your work or rest. The bathroom cleverly
maximises your sense of space with an oversized shower,
large vanity and a privacy screen. Including one or two Full
Australian Buffet Breakfasts at Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar.
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Crown Promenade
On-site hotel
Stylish, welcoming and thoroughly modern, Crown
Promenade offers contemporary guest rooms with state
of the art facilities. Crown Promenade has everything you
need for a week away or a weekend in town and the Crown
Entertainment Complex is merely minutes away so you’re
never far from the action.
Standard King
The contemporary standard rooms offer a spacious 34
square metres, with relaxed tones and textures and modern
Australian art. Floor to ceiling windows offer an abundance
of natural light. In-room features include a king size bed,
large desk/dining table, ISD telephones with data-port and
high speed Internet access, in-house movies, PayTV and an
ottoman window seat to take in Melbourne’s city and bay
views. Including one or two Full Australian Buffet Breakfasts
at Mesh Restaurant.
Standard Twin Rooms
The incredibly spacious 34 square metres standard twin
rooms offer two large beds and floor to ceiling windows.
In-room features also include large desk/dining table, ISD
telephones with data-port and high speed Internet access,
in-house movies, Pay TV and an ottoman window seat to
take in Melbourne’s city and bay views. Including one or two
Full Australian Buffet Breakfasts at Mesh Restaurant.
*Crown is pleased to offer complimentary Wi·Fi for every
guest room for up to 2 devices.
Parking
• Multi-level car park: $18/day. Entry via Clarke Street,
Haig Street or Kingsway (North bound), height clearance
of 2.0 metres.
• Basement car park: $40/day. Entry via Whiteman St,
Kings Bridge (South bound) or Southbank Boulevard,
height clearance of 2.0 metres
• Valet parking is available at the Casino Atrium Entrance Whiteman Street. Cost is $50 per 24 hour period. Payment
is on exit. There is free parking available in P3, P6, P7 and
P8, open 24 hours a day.
Prices correct at time of printing – prices may change without notice.
Changes to hotel reservations
Any change must be made in writing to the Congress
Organisers and not directly to the hotel. No cancellations will
be accepted by the hotel after February 3rd 2015.
Room Rates
Should any guest wish to stay at the hotel either before or
after the Congress period the Congress room rates advertised
in this brochure are available for three (3) nights before and/
or after the Congress dates.
Hotel Check-in/Check-out
Whilst every effort will be made to have your rooms ready
as soon as possible, standard check-in is from 2:00pm.
Check-out is 11:00am. Guests requiring check-in prior to
2:00pm will need to pre-register the room to guarantee
early arrival. Pre-registration is chargeable at 100% of the
daily contracted rate and needs to be requested at the
time of reservation.
Crown Towers
2 minutes walk to venue
Crown Towers sets the benchmark for luxury hotels. Lavishly
appointed and offering an impeccable standard of customer
service and attention to detail, Crown Towers is a hotel that
truly understands the meaning of opulence. If you would
like to stay at Crown Towers, please contact the Congress
organisers. Rooms can be booked on request only.
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Sponsorship and
Trade Exhibition
AGES gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors and exhibitors
which have confirmed their support at the time of printing:
Platinum Sponsor of AGES
Gold Sponsor of AGES Events 2015
Major Sponsor of AGES/ISGE 2015
Major Sponsor of AGES/ISGE 2015
Exhibitors
Covidien
Device Technologies
Olympus
The OR Company
AMSL
Astellas
Avant
BOQ Specialist
Boston Scientific
ConMed
Cook Medical
Endocorp/Downs
Distributors
High Tech Laser
Hologic
ISGE
Scanmedics
Sonologic
Surgitools
Free Communications – deadline extended
AGES invites abstracts for oral, video and digital free
communications at the AGES ASM in conjunction with the ISGE
Annual Congress – 2015. The Free Communications oral/video
sessions will be held between 5th and 7th March 2015.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 6th February 2015
FREE COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
1. The abstract submission deadline is Friday 6th February 2015
2. All abstracts must be submitted online at www.ages.com.au.
Faxed, posted, and abstracts submitted via any other email
address will NOT be considered
3. Abstracts must be in English language only
4. Maximum 400 words/3050 characters with NO pictures,
graphs, tables or images
5. References are excluded from the word limit but must be
restricted to THREE ONLY
6. The decisions of the selection committee are final
10.All presentations at the Conference will be via the Conference
laptops. No personal laptops will be used for presentations.
All presentations including videos must be sent in advance
to the Conference Organiser. Details will be forwarded to you
with acceptance of your abstract
11. Any conflict of interest/sponsorship must be declared at the
commencement of any presentation
12. Failure to follow the instructions for submission of abstracts
may result in rejection of your document
13. By submitting an abstract you agree that Copyright of the
abstract(s) is assigned to AGES only for the purpose of
publication in the Conference Abstract Book and (if applicable)
media releases/reports
14.NO changes to any abstracts will be accepted after
Friday 6th February 2015
15. Any questions should be directed to the secretariat at
[email protected]
7. All oral/video presentations will be 7 minutes in duration
and 3 minutes question time, with no exception
8. Successful applicants for the Free Communications program
will be notified by Friday 13th February 2015
9. Presenters of accepted abstracts are required to pay
for registration to AGES/ISGE Meeting 2015 by Friday
20th February 2015
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Please note that when you proceed through the submission
process that each section will be automatically saved when you
move on to the next. Up until the close of abstract submission
you can log into your profile to continue your submission where
you left it or make any changes. If you have any concerns please
contact the secretariat office on +61 7 3368 2422.
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Registration Form
ISGE 24TH ANNUAL CONGRESS in conjunction with the AGES XXV ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2015
Crown Melbourne 4th to 7th March 2015
Save time, register online: www.ages.com.au or https://yrd.currinda.com/register/event/1034
or forward to AGES Congress Secretariat:
YRD Event Management | PO Box 717, INDOOROOPILLY QLD 4068
P: 07 3368 2422 | F: 07 3368 2433 | E: [email protected]
Please print clearly and retain a copy of your registration for your records
DELEGATE INFORMATION
TITLE
GIVEN NAME
FAMILY NAME
ORGANISATION
POSITION
STREET ADDRESS
SUBURB/TOWN
STATE
TELEPHONE
FAX
MOBILE
EMAIL
POSTCODE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Dietary, Health, Physical)
MEMBERSHIP
 AGES
 ISGE
How did you hear about this Congress?
 AGES eBlast
 AGES website
 Direct mail
 ISGE website
 O&G Magazine
 Other:
ACCOMPANYING PERSON
ACCOMPANYING PERSON’S SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
STATE
POSTCODE
REGISTRATION COSTS
Single Meeting
Full Registration
Paid after 18.12.14
Double Meeting
Package
ASM & PFS
Double Meeting
Package
ASM & FM
Triple Meeting
Package
ASM, PFS & FM
Fellow – AGES/ISGE Members
 $1295
 $2200
 $2090
 $2950
Fellow – Non-member
 $1515
 $2550
 $2440
 $3425
Registrar/Trainee –
AGES/ISGE Member
 $595
 $950
 $935
 $1275
Registrar/Trainee – Non-member
 $755
 $1220
 $1195
 $1640
Student/Nurse/Practice Manager
 $590
 $775
 $760
 $1035
Lower Income Country
Registration
 $755
NA
NA
NA
* Lower income countries are defined according to the World Bank Country Classification of ‘low-income economy’ countries;
click here to see the Country Classification data (Low-income and Lower-middle-income)
Please note: Multiple Meeting bookings attract a discounted rate and a firm no-cancellation policy.
ASM = AGES/ISGE Congress (March) PFS = Pelvic Floor Symposium (August) FM = Focus Meeting (November)
PRE CONGRESS WORKSHOP – Applied Medical Advanced Laparoscopic GYN Master Class
Pre-Congress Workshop
 $500
SOCIAL PROGRAM – AGES 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the National Gallery Victoria is NOT included in registration
Attending Welcome Reception
(included)
 Yes  No
Additional Welcome Reception Ticket/s
 $60 x _______
Delegate Gala Dinner Ticket
 $140
Additional Gala Dinner Ticket/s
 $140 x _______
Accommodation and payment details overleaf.
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Accommodation
All accommodation must be paid in full at time of booking
Hotels
Rooms Type
Rate (per night)
 Crown Promenade
Standard King
– including one breakfast daily
AUD $330
Standard King
– including two breakfasts daily
AUD $360
Standard Twin
– including two breakfasts daily
AUD $360
Luxe King
– including one breakfast daily
AUD $358
Luxe King
– including two breakfasts daily
AUD $391
Luxe Twin
– including two breakfasts daily
AUD $391
 Crown Metropol
Would you prefer:
non smoking Arrival Date
Departure Date
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smoking
Contact YRD for pricing and availability at Crown Towers
SHARING? I will share my room with (name): PAYMENT DETAILS
REGISTRATION
AUD $
PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOP
AUD $
SOCIAL PROGRAM AUD $
ACCOMMODATION
AUD $
TOTAL
AUD $
Select payment method:
Direct Deposit:
Place your full name in the details section, then send remittance to [email protected]
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Account Name: Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery Society Ltd
BSB: 062 000
Account Number:
1381 4931
Cheque payable to:
AGES Congress Secretariat, YRD Event Management, PO Box 717, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Credit Card: MasterCard/Visa +1.8% surcharge
 American Express +2.8% surcharge
Card Number: _
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Cardholders Name:
Sub-Total: AUD $
Cardholders Signature: Total Amount: AUD $
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+ surcharge
 I give permission for AGES to list my name on the Congress App
 I give permission for AGES to pass my details on to AGES Sponsors (Name, Organisation, and State only)
Full Name:
Date:
Authorised Signature:
By signing above I agree to the conference terms and conditions.
All fees are in Australian Dollars – AUD $
Tax invoices will be issued on receipt of registration and payment.
Registrations are only valid when written confirmation is received from AGES.
Please ensure that you have received written confirmation from AGES especially if you have faxed your registration form.
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Congress Information
and Conditions
DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS:
All Congress costs are payable in advance. If, for any reason, your
entire payment has not been received by the due date, we reserve
the right to treat your booking as cancelled and will apply the
appropriate cancellation fees.
Faxed or posted registration forms will only be processed/
confirmed if valid credit card details or cheque payment
accompany the forms.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Should you or a member of your party be forced to cancel,
you should advise the Congress Organisers in writing addressed
to AGES, PO Box 717, Indooroopilly Qld 4068 Australia.
Single Meeting Registrations: the Congress cancellation policy
allows a cancellation fee of AU$250.00 of registration fees for
cancellations received up to 8 weeks prior to the first day of the
Congress, and of 50% of registration fees for cancellations up to
4 weeks prior to the first day of the Congress. No refund will be
made after this time.
Multiple Meeting Registrants: no refunds apply.
Hotels and other suppliers of services, depending on date of
cancellation, may also impose cancellation charges. Crown has a
100% cancellation fee when cancelled within 30 days of check-in,
or in the instance of a no-show. Accommodation payments will be
forfeited if the room is not occupied on the requested check-in
date. Please note that a claim for reimbursement of cancellation
charges may fall within the terms of travel insurance you effect.
The Congress Organisers reserve the right to cancel any workshop
or course if there are insufficient registrations. Also, at any
time, without notice and without giving reasons, the Congress
Organisers may cancel or postpone the Congress, change the
venue or any published timetables, activities, presenters or
particulars without being liable for any loss, damage or expense
incurred or suffered by any person.
Refunds of the whole or any part of the fees and payments
received by the Congress Organisers will only be made if the
Congress Organisers in the exercise of their absolute discretion,
determine that persons have been unfairly prejudiced by any
cancellation, postponement or change.
INSURANCE:
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is
strongly recommended that at the time you register for the
Congress and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of
your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through
cancellation of your participation in the Congress, or through
cancellation of the Congress, loss of international/domestic air
fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies
through cancellation for any reason including airline or related
services strikes within and/or outside Australia, failure to utilise
tours or pre-booked arrangements due to airline delay, force
majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness
and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional
expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be
altered. The Congress Organisers cannot take any responsibility
for any participant failing to arrange his/her own insurance. This
insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.
PRICING POLICY:
It is impossible to predict increases to cost elements such as
government taxes and other service provider tariffs. In the event of
such fluctuations or increases affecting the price of the Congress,
we reserve the right to adjust our prices as may be necessary at
any time up to and including the first date of the Congress, even
though the balance payment may have been made.
If we are forced to change your booking or any part of it for any
reason beyond our control – for instance, if an airline changes its
schedule – we reserve the right to vary your itinerary and will give
you, or cause to be given to you, prompt notice thereof.
Congress costs do not include: Insurance, telephone calls, laundry,
food and beverage except as itemised in the brochure, and items
of a personal nature.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION:
The Congress Organisers are not themselves carriers or hoteliers
nor do we own aircraft, hotels, or coaches. The flights, coach
journeys, other travel and hotel accommodation herein are
provided by reputable carriers and hoteliers on their own
conditions. It is important to note, therefore, that all bookings
with the Congress Organisers are subject to terms and conditions
and limitations of liability imposed by hoteliers and other service
providers whose services we utilise, some of which limit or exclude
liability in respect of death, personal injury, delay and loss or
damage to baggage.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY:
The Congress Organisers cannot accept any liability of whatever
nature for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or
otherwise of those airlines, coach operators, shipping companies,
hoteliers, or other persons providing services in connection with
the Congress pursuant to a contract between themselves and
yourself (which may be evidenced in writing by the issue of a
ticket, voucher, coupon or the like) and over whom we have no
direct and exclusive control.
The Congress Organisers do not accept any liability in contract
or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury, damage, loss, delay,
additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly
by force majeure or other events which are beyond our control,
or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part
including but not limited to war, civil disturbance, fire, floods,
unusually severe weather, acts of God, act of government or any
authorities, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment or
industrial action (whether or not involving our employees and even
though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of
a labour group). Please note that add prices quoted are subject to
change without notice.
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.
ENTRY TO AUSTRALIA:
All participants from countries outside Australia are responsible
for complying with Australian visa and entry requirements and
re-entry permits to their own countries. Letters to support visa
applications will be sent upon request, but only after receipt of
registration forms and fees.
CONGRESS BADGES:
Official name badges must be worn or produced on demand at all
times during the Congress to obtain entry to all Congress sessions
and to social functions. Proof of identity will be required for the
issue of replacement badges.
THE CONGRESS ORGANISERS:
References to ‘the Congress Organisers’ in the above Congress
Information and Conditions mean Australasian Gynaecological
Endoscopy and Surgery Society Limited ACN 075 573 367, YRD
Event Management ACN 112 696 661, and if the context requires,
each of them severally.
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