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1 International Urogynaecological Association / SA Urogynaecological Association IUGA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM KEEP THE DATES! Friday 25 January - Sunday 27 January 2013 STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA In conjunction with SAU GA IUGA secretariat: iuga.org AFRICA IUGA representative Peter de Jong pdejong@medi.co.za SAUGA representative Kobus van Rensburg kobusvr@sun.ac.za SAUGA Chairman Stephen Jeffery stephen.jeffery@uct.ac.za

REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA Friday 25 January Sunday 27 January 2013 Dear Colleagues In conjunction with the SA Urogynaecology Association, we welcome you to summer in

Recognized local and international experts will enlighten us on a range of practical topics relevant to everyday clinical experience in sub Saharan Africa.

2 REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA Friday 25 January Sunday 27 January 2013 Dear Colleagues In conjunction with the SA Urogynaecology Association, we welcome you to summer in the fairest Cape. This regional Educational Symposium promises a unique combination of workshops, didactic lectures, debates, discussions and question and answer sessions. Recognized local and international experts will enlighten us on a range of practical topics relevant to everyday clinical experience in sub Saharan Africa. Our overseas faculty represent the finest experts in our field. All gynaecologists with an interest in the pelvic floor prolapse and incontinence are invited. We are pleased to offer this symposium to all delegates, including urologists, physiotherapists and colorectal specialists. The meeting will be of interest to a broad range of practitioners including those from abroad, and sub Saharan Africa. The main objectives of this symposium are: 1. To provide educational opportunities for clinicians in sub Saharan Africa regarding both basic and advanced urogynaecology. 2. Encourage exchange of knowledge regarding urogynaecology among attendees 3. Identity specific areas of urogynaecologic educational needs specific to the region. We look forward to welcoming you to the amazing town of Stellenbosch in January 2013 Peter de Jong Stephen Jeffery Jacobus van Rensburg IUGA Representative SAUGA Chairman SAUGA Secretary In association with SAUGA

3 OVERSEAS FACULTY (Subject to change and probable reduction in numbers) Dr Abdul Sultan: Dr Ranee Thakar: Dr Harry Vervest: Dr JP Roovers: Dr Igor Vaz: Dr Anneke Steensma Consultant Gynaecologist, Croydon University Hospital, Surrey, UK Consultant Gynaecologist, Croydon University Hospital, Surrey, UK St Elisabeth Hospital, Tilburg, Netherlands Academical Medical Center, Pelvic Floor Center, Amsterdam Consultant Urologist, Central Hospital, Maputo, Mozambique Erasmus Medical Centre, Netherlands LOCAL FACULTY Ettienne Henn: Suran Ramphal: Frans van Wijk: Zeelha Abdool: Hester van Aswegen: Stephen Jeffery: Lisa Kaestner: Prof Robert Baigrie: Leonard Juul: Kobus van Rensburg: Kendall Brouard: Tessa Loftus: Bloemfontein Durban Pretoria Pretoria Johannesburg Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Cape Town Cape Town LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Kobus van Rensburg (Co chairman) Leonard Juul Malika van der Schyff (Treasurer) Kendall Brouard Stephen Jeffery Peter de Jong (Co chairman) WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All practitioners with an interest in managing women with incontinence, prolapse and pelvic floor disorders. This includes physiotherapists, gynaecologists, urologists, colorectal surgeons and continence advisors. Trainees are particularly welcome.

DETAILS OF THE MEETING DATES Friday 25 January Sunday 27 January 2013, which is summer in the Cape. As yet, there are no competing events scheduled for this period.

4 DETAILS OF THE MEETING DATES Friday 25 January Sunday 27 January 2013, which is summer in the Cape. As yet, there are no competing events scheduled for this period. The African experience is unique and unequalled by any other conference destination. TEAM APPROACH Our bid s strength rests on an integrated approach, with not only gynaecologists and urologists playing a leading role in the bid, but also the integral input from physiotherapists and continence nurses will be vital. Only by pooled effort and input will all role players combine to provide a successful meeting. VENUE TRANSPORT International Direct flights 21 direct flights daily provide access to South Africa from virtually every corner of the world including,, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, New York, etc. There are hourly connecting flights to Cape Town from Johannesburg, daily as well as direct Cape Town flights to London, Europe, the far East and Australia. Stellenbosch is 20min from the airport, by shuttle WELCOME RECEPTION On Friday 25 January at 17h00, after the workshop, all delegates are welcome to attend a cocktail reception to welcome all at the meeting. The complimentary occasion is open to all registered delegates, and includes a taste of the finest Cape Champagnes for your critical appraisal. Stellenbosch is a University town 30km from Cape Town, in the heart of the Cape Winelands. It is of great historical importance, and in addition to superior hotels and restaurants, boosts a world class University. The meeting will be held in the law faculty of the University of Stellenbosch: within walking distance of most hotels!

5 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME (subject to change) MORNING PRESENTATIONS FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY h30 09h00 Registration SESSION 1 INCONTINENCE Moderator Brouard / Sultan 09h00 09h25 Which tape? How I decide Frans van Wijk 09h25 09h50 Practical investigations for incontinence Harry Vervest 09h50 10h15 Practical approach to faecal incontinence Abdul Sultan 10h15 10h50 How to avoid dyspareunia following Catherine Matthews urogynaecology procedures TEA Ramphal / van Wijk 11h15 11h40 Obstructed defecation: surgeons approach Bob Baigrie 11h40 12h05 Avoiding fistula in Urogynaecology Suren Ramphal 12h05 12h30 Complex vesico vaginal fistula repair Igor Vaz 12h30 13h30 LUNCH SATURDAY, 26 JANAURY 2013 SESSION 2 OAB and OTHERS Moderator S Jeffery / JP Roovers 09H00 09H25 Hysterectomy which way? Ranee Thakar 09H25 09H50 OAB: when medicines fail Zeelha Abdool 09H50 10H15 Does a UDS make any difference? JP Roovers 10h15 10h40 Office evaluation of the urogynaecology patient Catherine Matthews TEA Henn / van Aswegen 11H15 11H40 Don t forget diverticula Lisa Kaestner 11H40 12H05 Relationship between prolapse and continence JP Roovers 12H05 12H30 Prevention of Perineal Trauma Ranee Thakar 12h30 13h30 LUNCH SUNDAY, 27 JANAURY 2013 SESSION 3 PROLAPSE Moderator K van Rensburg / Vervest 09h00 09h30 Repair of uterine prolapse Stephen Jeffery 09h30 10h00 Posterior compartment prolapse ideal approach Harry Vervest 10h00 10h30 Endoscopic approach to prolapse van Rensburg TEA Juul / Swart 11h00 11h30 How to audit your practice Leonard Juul 11h30 12h00 Anterior compartment prolapse ideal approach Abdul Sultan 12h00 12h30 Mesh: Blowing up a storm JP Roovers 12h30 CLOSING AND PRESENTATION OF CPD CERTIFICATES

6 AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY H00 17H00 & SATURDAY, 26 JANUARY H00 17H00 Kendall Brouard & Leonard Juul Basic urodynamics made simple Stephen Jeffery & Frans van Wijk Complications and prolapse and incontinence surgery Ettienne Henn, Zeelha Abdool & Dr Anneke Steensma Imaging the pelvic floor Abdul Sultan & Ranee Thakar Anal sphincter repair practically speaking Kobus van Rensburg & Suren Ramphal Manchester repair revisited (live surgery) Hester van Aswegen & Tessa Loftus Pelvic Pain Harry Vervest & JP Roovers Mesh surgery how to guarantee quality

7 STELLENBOSCH MAP

THE VENUE This historic Town 30km from Cape Town, and only 20

famous University. The law faculty is the venue of our Symposium.

van Ryneveld Street and is within walking distance of most local

8 THE VENUE This historic Town 30km from Cape Town, and only 20 min from the Cape Town Airport, had a large and Internationally famous University. The law faculty is the venue of our Symposium. The venue address is Old Main Building, Corner of Crozier and van Ryneveld Street and is within walking distance of most local hotels, guest houses, and restaurants. Visit the scenic Western Cape

9 TOURS IN THE REGION Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South DAY TOURS African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares Table Mountain (Cape Town) and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural A cable car ride to top of Table Mountain, a forest. World Heritage Site, is a highlight of any visit. The best views of Cape Town are from the top of Table Mountain. Facilities on the mountain include a self service restaurant, bistro and a Cape Winelands Visit Groot Constania, the area s oldest wine estate with its grand Cape Dutch homestead. Only a few minutes drive from the city centre, shop selling gifts and curious. the breathtaking beauty of the valley and vineyards are unique in a modern cosmopolitan Peninsula Tour / Cape Point environment, preserving the cul tural and Drive along the coast to Cape Point, the most sout hern tip of t he Cape Peninsula via, historical heritage of the oldest wine area in Cape Town. Chapman s Peak. The Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park s Golfing flora is something to behold, with its fynbos In the Western Cape, the sensational mix of species found nowhere else in the world. Here scenery, wide open spaces and an amazing you can see a variety of wildlife that includes topographical diversity allowed the game of golf baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, t o fl ou ri s h i n t he C a pe W i ne l a n ds, t he bontebok and the elusive eland. Following the spectacular environs of Cape Town with coastline along False Bay, return to Cape Town spectacular environments and in the valleys of by way of the Simon s Town naval base and stop the Cape Fold Mountains. at Boulders Beach to view African penguins. Robben Island Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (Cape Town) Robben Island is one of South Africa s four Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is World Heritage sites This barren windswept world renowned for the beauty and diversity of island was the prison home of former President the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its location against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Here you can experience the view that kept Nelson Mandela s dream of freedom for his country alive.

10 Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach (Cape Town) Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat. Children too will love the penguins and their antics. Boulders is also worth a stop for safe and enjoyable swimming. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS SHUTTLES FROM CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO / FROM STELLENBOSCH

REGISTRATION PROCESS AND FEES Booking arrangements are done electronically via the IUGA website at www.iuga.org and co ordinated by the IUGA administrative office.

11 REGISTRATION PROCESS AND FEES Booking arrangements are done electronically via the IUGA website at and co ordinated by the IUGA administrative office. Participants may also register on site or by faxing a printable form. Registration fees will be: $ for IUGA members (include cost of workshops) $ for non IUGA members includes free one year IUGA membership + electronic access to IUJ beginning at the completion of the Regional Symposium attended for a period of 12 months. $75.00 for Residents /Nurses / Physiotherapists or other Trainees (with proof of residency from chairman). All fees are in U.S dollars. All registration fees will be collected by the IUGA administrative office. On site registration will be co ordinate by the IUGA administrative office with one member of the IUGA administrative office attending the Regional Symposia. Participants may pay registration fees by invoice, issued by the IUGA administrative office. These registrants must fax registration forms to the IUGA office and will be manually registered. Payment by invoiced is not encouraged. The South African meeting Treasurer is Dr Malikah van der Schyff. Entitlements Full registration fees include full programme attendance, all workshop fees, and complimentary welcome reception, on Friday 25 January If any queries arise, contact: Peter de Jong pdejong@medi.co.za (IUGA Rep) Jacobus van Rensburg kobusvr@sun.ac.za (SAUGA Rep) Visit the scenic Western Cape See you there!!

International Urogynaecological Association / SA Urogynaecological Association IUGA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM KEEP THE DATES!

International Urogynaecological Association / SA Urogynaecological Association IUGA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM KEEP THE DATES! Friday 25 January - Sunday 27 January 2013 STELLENBOSCH, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA