International Meeting on Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecology

From Theory to Clinical Practice

Venezia Lido, Italy, May 27-29, 2025

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

TUESDAY, MAY 27

PLENARY ROOM PERLA

ENDOMETRIOSIS/INFERTILITY/MENOPAUSE
8.30 am – 10.30 am
Chairs: J. Keckstein, E. Saridogan
08.30 am - 08.50 am Visualizing adenomyosis: Unlocking insights through imaging - T. Van der Bosch
08.50 am - 09.10 am Age matters: Ultrasonographic changes of ovarian endometriosis in reproductive age, pregnancy and perimenopause - M. Leonardi
09.10 am - 09.30 am Precision imaging: Revolutionizing superficial endometriosis diagnosis with ultrasound - S. Guerriero
09.30 am - 09.50 am Unlocking the secrets: Imaging insights into deep endometriosis - A. Di Giovanni
09.50 am - 10.10 am Bridging the gap: Consensus on endometriosis and adenomyosis imaging diagnosis - G. Hudelist
10.10 am - 10.30 am Discussion

10.30 am – 11.00 am Coffee Break

11.00 am – 01.30 pm
Chairs: T. Anderson, M. Ceccaroni, C. Nezhat, S. Uccella
11.00 am - 11.20 am Beyond labels: Practical insights and limits of new endometriosis classifications - J. Keckstein
11.20 am - 11.40 am Optimizing endometriosis care: The essential role of referral centers and scientific societies - M. Mabrouk
11.40 am - 12.00 pm A comprehensive analysis: Oncologic risks in adenomyosis and endometriosis - V. Chiappa
12.00 pm - 12.20 pm Targeted therapies: Adenomyosis/ endometriosis medical management - M. Vignali
12.20 pm - 12.40 pm Future of fertility: Exploring oocyte cryopreservation and ovarian regeneration - A. Pellicer
12.40 pm - 01.00 pm Personalized menopause care: HRT and support in patients with history of adenomyosis/endometriosis - P. Vercellini
01.00 pm - 01.30 pm Discussion

01.30 pm - 02.30 pm Light Lunch

02.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Chairs: A. Popov, T. Seckin, R. Seracchioli
02.30 pm - 02.50 pm Next-gen solutions: Pioneering innovations in endometriosis surgery - M. Abrão 
02.50 pm - 03.10 pm Beyond the scalpel: Modern surgical techniques for adenomyosis - C. Miller
03.10 pm - 03.30 pm Precision surgery: Advanced techniques for bladder endometriosis - W. Kondo
03.30 pm - 03.50 pm Surgical breakthroughs: Parametrial endometriosis treatment - B. Rabischong
03.50 pm - 04.10 pm Customizing bowel endometriosis surgery: Tailored techniques for better outcomes M. Malzoni
04.10 pm - 04.30 pm New horizons: Surgical management of extrapelvic deep infiltrating endometriosis - A. Vidali
04.30 pm - 04.50 pm Best practices: Preventing and managing complications in deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery - R. Paya Pasic 
04.50 - 5.10 pm Illuminating the future: The role of indocyanine green in gynecological surgery - H. Ferreira
05.10 pm - 05.40 pm Discussion

TUESDAY, MAY 27

BREAKOUT ROOM VOLPI 

12.00 pm – 01.30 pm PARALLEL SESSION: NEUROPELVEOLOGY: Cutting-edge neuropelveology: Transforming pelvic pain through knowledge 
Chair: H. Abrão 
Co-Chairs: M. Achour, V. Chiantera, G. Roviglione
12.00 pm - 12.15 pm The neuroanatomical key to understanding pelvic pain - B.Rabischong
12.15 pm - 12.30 pm Ultrasound diagnosis of pelvic nerve structures A. Di Giovanni
12.30 pm - 12.45 pm How the electrical information helps our surgeries? - A. Sierra 
12.45 pm - 01.00 pm The advantages of robotic platforms for neuropelveology - S. Khazali
01.00 pm - 01.15 pm Non-surgical treatments: Is surgery our only option? - H. Abrão 
01.15 pm - 01.30 pm Discussion

04.00 pm – 06.00 pm PARALLEL SESSION: HYSTEROSCOPY THE ITALIAN JOB: Update in Hysteroscopy
Chair: U. Catena 
Co-Chairs: Ted Anderson, C. De Angelis, L. Nappi 
04.00 pm - 04.20 pm The history of hysteroscopy: From the beginning to the future - S. Bettocchi 
04.20 pm - 04.40 pm Uterine niches: From the diagnosis to the decision-making process - A. Di Spiezio Sardo
04.40 - 05.00 From abnormal to normal, fixing septum, unicornuate, T shape uterus - O. Shawki
05.00 pm - 05.20 pm Adenomyosis and infertility: The role of hysteroscopy - U. Catena 
05.20 pm - 05.40 pm Tissues removal devices: Strengths and limitations - G. Bigatti 
05.40 pm - 06.00 pm Closure

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

PLENARY ROOM PERLA

ONCOLOGY
08.30 am – 10.30 am
Chairs: G. Bifulco, P. Scollo, V. Troiano, E. Vizza 
08.30 am - 08.50 am Revolutionizing gynecology: The role of artificial intelligence and augmented reality - A. Fazel 
08.50 am - 09.10 am A new era: Innovative approaches in gynaecological oncology - D. Querleu 
09.10 am - 09.30 am Current role of ultrasound in endometrial and cervical cancer staging - D. Franchi 
09.30 am - 09.50 am Preoperative diagnosis of ovarian tumors: IOTA-ADNEX and O-RADS risk assessment - A. Testa 
09.50 am - 10.10 am Potential clinical outcomes: Addressing key criticisms in gynecological oncology histopathology - G. Zannoni 
10.10 am - 10.30 am Discussion

10.30 am - 11.00 am Coffee Break

11.00 am – 01.30 pm
Chairs: F. Cosentino, F. Fanfani, A. Mattei, S. Puntambekar 
11.00 am - 11.20 am Anatomical landmarks: The key to becoming a predictable surgeon - A. Wattiez 
11.20 am - 11.40 am Endometriosis and adenomyosis: Clinical and experimental data - L. Adamyan
11.40 am - 12.00 pm 2025 ESGO-ESTRO-ESP Endometrial Cancer Guidelines: New molecular-integrated risk group stratification and its impact on clinical decision-making - A. Fagotti
12.00 pm - 12.20 pm Exploring new indications and methods: Sentinel node biopsy - J. Gilabert 
12.20 pm - 12.40 pm Balancing hope and reality: Indications and limits of fertility-sparing treatments in gynecological malignancies - F. Raspagliesi 
12.40 pm - 01.30 pm Discussion
 
01.30 pm - 02.30 pm Light Lunch 

02.30 pm – 04.40 pm
Chairs: G. Bogani, V. Chiantera, F. Ghezzi, F. Raspagliesi 
02.30 pm - 02.50 pm Exploring conservative treatment options: Borderline ovarian tumors with extra-ovarian implants - F. Falcone 
02.50 pm - 03.10 pm Challenges and solutions: Managing BRCA/ Lynch mutations in reproductive-age women - M. Gultekin
03.10 pm - 03.30 pm Safeguarding future fertility: Oocyte cryopreservation in young gynecologic cancer patients - F.A. Peccatori 
03.30 pm - 03.50 pm Advancing cancer care: Indications for minimally invasive surgery in cervical and ovarian cancer - R. Tozzi
03.50 pm - 04.10 pm Balancing benefits and risks: Hormone replacement therapy in oncology (gynecologic and non-gynecologic neoplasms) A. Graziottin 
04.10 pm - 04.40 pm Discussion 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

BREAKOUT ROOM VOLPI 

12.00 pm – 01.30 pm PARALLEL SESSION: ULTRASOUND THE ITALIAN JOB: Ultrasound imaging in gynecologic oncology 
Chairs: A. Di Giovanni
Co-Chairs: F. Fascilla, B. Zizolfi 
12.00 pm - 12.15 pm Adnexal masses: Main features of different histotypes - M. Ludovisi
12.15 pm - 12.30 pm Advanced cancer staging - A. Testa 
12.30 pm - 12.45 pm Adnexal masses in childhood/adolescence - V. Chiappa 
12.45 pm - 01.00 pm Endometrial disease - D. Franchi 
01.00 pm - 01.15 pm Myometrial disease - C. Exacoustos 
01.15 pm - 01.30 pm Discussion

THURSDAY, MAY 29 PLENARY

PLENARY ROOM PERLA 

FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET: LIVE SURGERIES FROM EASTERN TO WESTERN WORLDWIDE REFERRAL CENTERS 
8.30 am – 06.30 pm
Chairs: S. Angioni, E. Bastu, V. Bezhenar, M. Candiani, L. Cobellis, P. De Franciscis, H. Dionisi, G. Ettore, M. Ianieri, P. Koninckx, M.A. Lopez Zepeda, D. Mautone, N.S. Moawad, A. Novosad, S. Schettini, A. Stepanian, V. Thomas, A. Ussia, E. Zupi
 
PROCEDURES AND LIVE DISCUSSION
 
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