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1 15th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in affiliation with Società Italiana di Endoscopia Ginecologica XIV Congresso Nazionale Special Edition Scientific Program Chairs Marcello Ceccaroni, M.D., Ph.D. Mario Malzoni, M.D. Presidents Massimo Candiani, M.D. Marie Fidela R. Paraiso, M.D. Executive Director Linda Michels May 7, 2019 Pisa - Siena Italy May 8-11, 2019 Florence Italy

15th AAGL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY in affiliation with the XIV CONGRESSO NAZIONALE SEGi: SPECIAL EDITION Dear Friends, We are proud to announce the 15th AAGL Interna

2 15th AAGL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY in affiliation with the XIV CONGRESSO NAZIONALE SEGi: SPECIAL EDITION Dear Friends, We are proud to announce the 15th AAGL Interna onal Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in aﬃlia on with SEGi to be held in Florence, Italy from May 8 to May 11, SEGi, the Italian Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, will hold a special edi on of its 2019 Annual Mee ng in partnership with the AAGL. The Surgical Renaissance in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide Congress or WOW will be an unprecedented event in its ﬁeld. Florence is considered one of the most charming ci es on the planet, rich with history and amazing interna onal cultural events all year round. We expect to have a tremendous number of physicians from all over the world interested in a ending our event. Our vision is to present a congress that promises to provide the best from our past, as well as the exci ng technology of our future. Unique opportuni es will include the use of the same ﬁ eenth century surgical suites that Leonardo da Vinci used to dissect the human body. We are working hard to oﬀer an excep onal program that covers the latest informa on on the many aspects of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) and we are excited to announce that we shall have the most outstanding speakers and renowned surgeons from around the world who will share and discuss their latest achievements in research and techniques. This will be a three-day event packed with a very busy schedule that will include live surgery, a laparoscopic keynote dissec on on cadaver from the Leonardo da Vinci anatomical theatre, keynote lectures, satellite symposia, and wide space for free communica ons. Ample me will be given to discussions to allow in-depth interac ons with the audience. We are also happy to oﬀer the opportunity to a end Pre-Congress courses which will be held in Siena and Pisa on May 7 and in Florence on May 8 and will focus on skills and modern techniques in MIGS, Surgical Anatomy and Diagnos c Ultrasound. With major emphasis on the most relevant and cu ng-edge science and innova on in the ﬁeld of MIGS, the scien ﬁc agenda will speciﬁcally cover the following main topics: Surgical Anatomy Endometriosis Hysteroscopy Laser Surgery in Gynecology Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer Pelvic Floor Surgery Robo cs and Minimally Invasive Surgery Vaginal Access in Minimally Invasive Surgery Don t miss this great opportunity, join us in Florence! Scientific Program Chairs Marcello Ceccaroni Mario Malzoni Presidents of the Congress Massimo Candiani Marie Fidela R. Paraiso

3 Committees Scientific Program Chairs Marcello Ceccaroni Mario Malzoni Scientific Program Presidents Massimo Candiani Marie Fidela R. Paraiso International Meeting Liaison Committee Jaime Albornoz Jubilee Brown Massimo Candiani Marcello Ceccaroni Gary Frishman Jon Einarsson Franklin D. Loffer Mario Malzoni Alberto Mattei Marie Fidela R. Paraiso Felice Petraglia Shailesh Puntambekar Enrico Vizza Errico Zupi National Scientific Committee Valentino Bergamini Stefano Calzolari Carlo De Angelis Antonio Maiorana Renato Seracchioli Congress Executive Director Linda Michels

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5 Scientific Schedule

6 15th th AAGL INTERNATIONAL MEETING CONGRESS MINIMALLY ON MINIMALLY INVASIVE INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC GYNECOLOGY SURGERY in affiliation with the the XIV XIV CONGRESSO NAZIONALE SEGi: SEGi Special - SPECIAL Edition EDITION am pm TRAINING COURSES ON: Diagnostic Ultrasound in Gynecology Surgical Skills Theoretical and Practical course on Vaginal Surgery and Pelvic Floor Theoretical and Practical Hands-on Course on Hysteroscopic Surgery Endometriosis: The everlasting challenge. From accurate diagnosis to appropriate medical and surgical treatment Laparoscopic Hysterectomy from A to Z am pm TRAINING COURSES ON: Preliminary Scientific Agenda TUESDAY 7 MAY SIENA DAY Venue: Santa Maria Le Scotte University Hospital of Siena PISA DAY Venue: Robotics Multidisciplinary Center for Surgery University of Pisa Upgrade in Robotic Gynecological Surgery WEDNESDAY 8 MAY FLORENCE Venue: Palazzo dei Congressi PRE CONGRESS COURSES DAY am pm How to escape from the Pelvic Labyrinth: ISSA Theoretical Basic and Advanced, Intensive Course on Laparoscopic Surgical Anatomy for Abdomino-Pelvic Surgery Hands-On Cadaveric Course on Neuropelveological Procedures and Techniques pm pm How to escape from the Pelvic Labyrinth: ISSA Practical Basic and Advanced, Intensive Hands-On Cadaveric Course on Laparoscopic Surgical Anatomy for Abdomino-Pelvic Surgery with 3D Technology Basic and Advanced, Intensive Hands-On Cadaveric Course on Robotic Surgical Anatomy for Abdomino-Pelvic Surgery am pm Master of Laparoscopic Suturing Techniques and Surgical Skill with Theoretical Session, Pelvic Trainers and Live Hands-On Training on Cadavers pm pm OPENING CEREMONY

7 THURSDAY 9 MAY GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY am am Welcome addresses & Opening Sessions Speech am am Keynote Lecture: The Discovery of the Woman and the Development of Gynecological Surgery: Art & Medicine am am Keynote Lecture: The emerging role of Minimally-Invasive Approaches in Gynecologic Oncology am am Learning never exhausts the mind Evolution of Surgical Anatomy 500 years after Leonardo Da Vinci Cadaveric keynote dissection from Leonardo s Anatomical Theatre. Live from Santa Maria Nuova Hospital - Florence am pm Plenary Session Vaginal Surgery: Live transmission from Rome - University Hospital Policlinico Agostino Gemelli pm pm Main Session Surgical Renaissance of skills and techniques in Gynecologic Oncology pm pm Main Session Hysteroscopic Surgery: Live transmission from Florence Santa Maria Nuova Hospital pm pm Satellite Symposium 1 Video Workshop on Gynecologic Oncology: Surgical Anatomy, Technological Evolution and Techniques pm pm Satellite Symposium 2 Ultra-Minimally-Invasive Surgery: Is it really minimal? pm pm Satellite Symposium 3 Selected Abstract Presentations: Video session pm pm Satellite Symposium 4 Selected Abstract Presentations: Oral session pm pm Satellite Symposium 5 Ultra-Radical Minimally-Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Oncology: Crossing the boarders pm pm Satellite Symposium 6 Affiliated Society Symposium

8 FRIDAY 10 MAY LAPAROSCOPY am am Keynote Lecture: Embryogenesis, History and Evolution of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: 30 years after am am Keynote Lecture: The Journey of Uterine Transplant: The Surgical Anatomy of Pelvic Vascularization am pm Plenary Session on Vaginal Surgery Live transmission from Florence - Santa Maria Nuova Hospital Live transmission from Milan - S. Raffaele Hospital pm pm Break & meet the Exhibitors pm pm Main Session Surgical Renaissance of Skills and Techniques in Endometriosis Surgery pm pm Satellite Symposium 1 Laparoscopy meets Vaginal Surgery pm pm Satellite Symposium 2 Hysteroscopic Surgery pm pm Satellite Symposium 3 Pelvic Anatomy from baseline to distortion and how to come back: Surgical Principles in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Surgery pm pm Satellite Symposium 4 Video Workshop in deep Endometriosis Surgery pm pm Satellite Symposium 5 Affiliated Society Symposium pm pm Satellite Symposium 6 Selected Abstract Presentations: video session pm pm Satellite Symposium 7 Selected Abstract Presentations: oral session

9 SATURDAY 11 MAY ENDOMETRIOSIS am am Keynote Lecture: Long-Term Evolution and Treatment strategies for Endometriosis am am Keynote Lecture: Challenges and Perspectives for the Treatment of Endometriosis am pm Plenary Session Pre-operative Ultrasound Scan and Live Surgery Live transmission from Avellino - Endoscopica Malzoni Live transmission from Negrar (VR) - IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital pm pm Closing remarks and end of the Congress

10 GENERAL INFORMATION The Congress Venue: Fiera Congress Center Fiera Congress Center Piazza Adua, Firenze Piazza Adua Arriving by plane The International Florence Airport "Amerigo Vespucci (IATA code FLR) is only 4 km away from the Florence city centre and can be easily reached by taxi or with the Ataf/Sita Vola in Bus shuttle service, connecting the airport to the main railway station of Santa Maria Novella in just minutes. The International Airport of Pisa "Galileo Galilei (IATA code- PSA) is located 80 km from the city centre of Florence and is connected to the Tuscan capital by train (every hour) and by Terravision bus (full flight coverage with 18 return journeys). Arriving by train The main railway station of Santa Maria Novella is located two minutes away on foot from the entrance of the Fair & Congress Center, and from the central reception of Firenze Fiera, on the ground floor of Palazzo degli Affari. The other two railway stations (Rifredi and Campo di Marte) are at a ten-minute distance from the central railway Station of Santa Maria Novella, or connected to it through local trains and city buses. Arriving by car Florence is well connected with the main Italian cities, thanks to the Italian motorway network, thus making it easier to get to the city centre, where the fair & congress center is located.

11 GENERAL INFORMATION Language The official language of the Congress will be English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English. Educational Credits For Italian physicians only - Il Congresso sarà accreditato dal Provider n.836 Bluevents srl ai fini dell'educazione Continua in Medicina EACCME Credits An application will be made to the EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) for the CME accreditation of this event. American Medical Association (AMA) Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialist and the American Medical Association,physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at : Registration Registration Fee includes access to all sessions, refreshments, certificate of attendance, congress KIT,CME credits. Cancellation must be made in writing to the Congress Secretariat by March 31, A full minus 100 processing fee will be made upon written cancellation. No refund will be made after this date. Hotel Accomodation We strongly advise all participants to reserve hotel accommodation as soon as possible in order to benefit from the special rates. Group Reservation For group reservation please contact the Organizing Secretariat at aaglsegi2019@segionline.it Invitation letter The Congress Secretariat will send you a letter of invitation upon request. The Organizing Committee would like to clearly state that the letter is only to help the participant to obtain the visa or to raise travel funds and has no further financial obligations from the Conference towards the participant.the Congress Secretariat will only send you the letter of invitation after receipt of your registration and payment. VISA A valid passport is required for non-eu citizens for entry into Italy. An identity card is sufficient for citizens of EU Member States.Please consult the Consulate nearest to you for special details. Insurance The Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, and/or loss of and/or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the AAGL- SEGi 2019 Congress. Participants should arrange their own health and travel insurance for their trip.

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May 8-11, 2019 Florence Italy. May 7, 2019 Pisa - Siena Italy. 15th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in affiliation with

May 8-11, 2019 Florence Italy. May 7, 2019 Pisa - Siena Italy. 15th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in affiliation with 15th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in affiliation with Società Italiana di Endoscopia Ginecologica XIV Congresso Nazionale Special Edition Scientific Program Chairs Marcello