Gynae Oncology workshop
Monday 18 March, 2024

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport

Workshop aims:
  • To educate participants in cervical cancer screening and the treatment of screen positive patients using POC primary HPV test.
  • To provide a collaborative approach to treatment of cancer cases from management to practical advice on how to get out of surgical minefields and postoperative care.

Workshop description: This workshop is for doctors and nurses looking after women with pre invasive cervical disease and gynaecological cancers in the Pacific.

Workshop leader: Dr Ai Ling Tan, Gynaecology Oncologist at Auckland City Hospital and Ascot Hospital

Monday 18 March

8.30am

Session 1
  • Welcome
  • Tumour Board - 3 Pacific cases
10.30amMorning tea
11.00amSession 2
  • Surgical complications
  • PPH and postpartum hysterectomy
  • Postoperative care / ERAS
  • Discussion
12.30pmLunch
1.30pmSession 3
  • HPV testing in POC setting - how to get going
  • Management of abnormal cases in POC setting - thermoablation
  • Low and high risk GDT
  • Referral to secondary care - masses / abnormal lesion 'dos and don'ts'
  • Discussion
3.00pmAfternoon tea
3.30pmSession 4
Basic colposcopy
  • Abnormal lesions - LSIL, HSIL cervix
  • Treatment - LLETZ with 3D models
4.20pmFeedback and presentation of certificates
4.30pmEnd of workshop