The pelvic floor is a dynamic system that supports the anatomical positions and functions of vital organs like the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs within the peritoneal cavity. Numerous factors influence the architecture and functionality of the pelvic floor, culminating in an ongoing process of tissue repair and regeneration. Incomplete repair, or, accelerated degradation are understood to result in pelvic floor disorders (PFD). While the immune system is traditionally seen as an intricate and highly coordinated network of organs, cells and cell products that defend the body against infection and surveil for cancerous cellular transformation, an inappropriately regulated immune system can induce tissue damage downstream of excessive inflammation and tissue degradation. Such tissue damage is being increasingly identified in PFDs. Our understanding of how immune mechanisms are dysregulated in the context of PFDs is limited, and there is a critical need to fill in knowledge gaps so that we can better treat the conditions. This workshop will highlight research that goes beyond disciplinary boundaries, with an emphasis on broadening our knowledge of various conditions relevant to the etiology, prevention, and treatment of PFDs.
This workshop is designed to equip participants with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for performing complex urogynecologic surgeries. Emphasizing a case-based learning approach, the workshop will explore surgical techniques for managing complex patients, provide expert-guided decision-making frameworks, and address key management strategies to optimize surgical outcomes. Through an interactive format that includes real-world case discussions, high-yield surgical videos, and expert panel reviews, participants will gain practical insights and technical refinements to enhance their surgical proficiency and improve patient care.
This interactive workshop will address the intersection of GSM, MSM and sexual health and how these conditions might effectively be addressed within the practice of urogynecology. We will address:
*Hormonal and non-hormonal treatments
*Current hormonal recommendations from national Societies
*The importance of the urogenital microbiome and how to leverage this information for UTI prevention
*MSM and its impact on patients commonly seen in the Urogynecology office
*The impact of the pelvic floor on the other systems of the body
*Suggestions for management of sexual health and function throughout the menopausal transition and beyond.
During this highly interactive, strongly video-based course, the faculty will present their latest detailed surgical techniques for laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with or without robotic assistance. The learning objectives are:
1. Describe techniques for routine laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with or without robotic assistance.
2. Describe techniques for complicated laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with or without robotic assistance.
3. Describe techniques for avoiding or dealing with surgical complications.
This workshop will provide a comprehensive review of the neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of neurogenic bladder, helping clinicians develop a foundational understanding of how different neurological conditions impact bladder function. Participants will engage in a structured discussion of evaluation strategies based on the American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines, including the appropriate use of urodynamics and renal function monitoring.
A major focus of the workshop will be the management of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder (OAB) in neurogenic bladder patients, including a critical review of current therapeutic strategies such as behavioral therapies, pharmacologic management, third-line treatments (botulinum toxin injections, neuromodulation), and surgical interventions. Throughout these sessions, we will weave examples of urodynamics testing to improve interpretation of key changes on this exam that should impact clinical decision making. The session will culminate in case-based discussions of challenging clinical scenarios, allowing participants to apply knowledge to real-world patient care.
It is critical for urogynecologists to understand how effective medical decision making (MDM) will now be a main factor when selecting which level of Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes to bill for visits performed in their practice. This workshop will educate attendees on these important documentation and billings changes.
This session will bring together Physiotherapists practicing pelvic health from across Canada for an engaging and interactive opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate on important topics in pelvic health Physiotherapy practice. Attendees will have the chance to explore a range of subjects pertinent to modern Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
The forum will include two roundtables with informative discussions and a hands-on skills station, all facilitated by leading Physiotherapy educators and researchers in the field. These activities will encourage collaborative learning and the exchange of best practices, ensuring that participants gain practical, evidence-based insights that they can directly apply in their clinical settings.
