Bladder Endometriosis: Multidisciplinary Diagnosis & Optimal Therapeutic Management

Target audience 

This training is intended for healthcare professionals who treat urinary and anterior forms of endometriosis:

• Gynecologic and Urologic Surgeons 
• Medical Gynecologists and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Specialists 
• Radiologists and specialists in pelvic imaging 

 

Learning Objectives

• Assess the extent of anatomical involvement: Analyze the topography (dome, base, trigone), the depth of parietal (detrusor) infiltration, and the critical distance to the ureteral orifices on T2-weighted imaging.
• Weighing Surgical Options: Rationally Deciding Between Medical Treatment, Conservative Shaving, Simple Partial Resection, and a Combined Laparoscopic-Cystoscopic Approach.
• Preventing Surgical Complications: Mastering the Surgical Protocol in 10 Steps, Preventing Ureteral Injuries and Fistulas, and Supervising the Resumption of Urination and the Management of Self-Catheterization.
   

 

The 6 chapters of the course

• Epidemiology, Histological Definition, and Clinical Presentation
• Surgical Anatomy & Topographic Classification of Nodules
• Advanced Imaging, Ureteral Measurements, and Decision Trees
• Therapeutic Strategies & 10-Step Surgical Protocol
• Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications, Fistulas, and Functional Recovery
• Multidisciplinary Summary, Key Recommendations, and Final Validation 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 (detrusor shaving, partial resection, combined laparoscopic-cystoscopic approach) and multicenter clinical data (e.g., the FRIENDS cohort). 
• Registry Analysis: A Retrospective Analysis Based on the CIRENDO and IFEM Endo Prospective Databases to Objectively Assess Complications and Urinary Outcomes. 
• Structured Progression: An interactive, step-by-step program based on the 10 standardized surgical steps to reinforce 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

Dr. Thomas Dennis is a gynecologic surgeon, a senior instructor at the IFEM Endo Academy, and a Master Surgeon in Complex Endometriosis Care (SRC-accredited). A leading expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, he is recognized for his technical mastery and precision in managing the most complex forms of pelvic and anterior compartment endometriosis.

 

The IFEM Endo Academy Commitment

• High level of evidence: Content based on prospective reference cohorts (CIRENDO, IFEM Endo) and large national multicenter studies (FRIENDS group).
• Multidisciplinary approach: Constant synergy between gynecologic surgery, urology, and pelvic radiology to preserve urinary and renal function and fertility.
• Surgical expertise: Standardized 10-step protocols and formalized decision trees based on data from centers of excellence with high surgical volumes.