Target Audience
This program has been specifically designed for gynecologic surgeons, urologic surgeons, colorectal surgeons, and other interested pelvic surgeons.
Objectives
After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to describe and discuss:
1) pelvic anatomy that will contribute to planning and performing successful pelvic surgery
2) strategies to decrease the incidence of the most common complications in pelvic surgery
3) the pros and cons of hysterectomy, and the surgical route of hysterectomy in pelvic reconstructive surgery
4) current treatment of pelvic support defects and urinary incontinence
5) simple and complicated vaginal and other minimally invasive hysterectomy techniques
6) the benefits and risks of various biomaterials and bolsters used in pelvic reconstructive surgery
CME Credit
Vanderbilt School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine to require disclosure of financial relationships from individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity; to identify and resolve conflicts of interest related to those relationships; and to make disclosure information available to the audience prior to the CME activity. Presenters are required to disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in the ADA in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please email issuesinpelvicsurgery@comcast.net or attach a note to your registration form.
Lonnie S. Burnett Society Members
Reunion Dinner
Friday, February 24th @ 7:00 p.m.
Nashvile City Club
201 4th Avenue North
Suite 1930
Nashville, TN 37219
615-244-3693
$60 per person
Reserve your ticket while registering for the conference.
