Treatment of digestive endometriosis

€350.00

A leading masterclass delivered by Professor Horace Roman on the medical and surgical management of gastrointestinal endometriosis. Learn how to assess colorectal lesions, choose the appropriate strategy (shaving, discoid resection, segmental resection) and optimise functional quality of life as well as the management of complications.

Access: Free access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for one month from the actual start date of your course.
Certification: A certificate is issued upon passing the final test.
Format: 100% online (Windows or Mac PC, tablet, smartphone).

Target audience

This training course is aimed at healthcare professionals dealing with gastrointestinal forms of endometriosis:

Gynaecological surgeons and visceral/gastrointestinal surgeons

Medical gynaecologists and assisted reproductive technology (ART) specialists

Gastroenterologists, radiologists and specialists in pelvic imaging

Learning objectives

Assess anatomical involvement: Analyse the location, depth of infiltration and histology of colorectal nodules (rectum, sigmoid colon, caecum, appendix).

Weigh up surgical options: Decide between a conservative approach (shaving, discoid excision) and radical segmental resection.

Prevent functional risks: Anticipate complications (fistulas, suture failure) and minimise LARS (Low Anterior Resection Syndrome).

The 6 chapters of the course

Anatomopathology & Characteristics of Gastrointestinal Lesions

Surgical Strategies & Preoperative Preparation

Surgical Techniques (Shaving, Discoid & Segmental Resection)

Management of Complex & Rare Localisations

Postoperative Follow-up, Complications & Functional Outcomes (LARS)

Decision Trees, Summary & Final Assessment Test
Access and Progress Tracking

Course duration: Approximately 2 hours of in-depth self-study to be completed at your own pace.

Access: Unrestricted access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 1 month from the actual start date of your course.

Compatibility: 100% online course available on Windows or Mac PCs, tablets and smartphones.

Learning Experience

Surgical illustrations: Step-by-step surgical videos (TTSS, mechanical stapling, direct suturing) and data from clinical studies (e.g. the ENDORE study).

Registry analysis: Feedback based on the IFEM Endo epidemiological database (over 2,000 patients).

Structured learning path: An interactive, sequential programme to consolidate each technical skill.

Certification

Assessment: Knowledge assessment test at the end of each module.

Certificate: Certificate of completion available for download immediately upon passing the assessment.
The Expert Speaker

Professor Horace Roman is an internationally renowned gynaecological surgeon, a pioneer and world leader in the conservative treatment and surgical management of complex gastrointestinal endometriosis.

The IFEM Endo Academy Commitment

High level of evidence: Findings supported by prospective trials and major randomised studies (ENDORE, FRIENDS).

Multidisciplinary approach: Synergy between gynaecological surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and the management of functional quality of life.

Surgical expertise: Formalised protocols based on data from over 2,000 recorded procedures.

Treatment of digestive endometriosis

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