Facilitator: Dr K Jere
Faculty: Dr K Jere, Dr E Walters
| Registration Category | Workshop Fee |
| SASOG Member Specialist | R4500.00 |
| Non Member Specialist | R5625.00 |
| Registrars, GP’s & Pensioners | R4050.00 |
This advanced masterclass offers a focused and practical introduction to V-NOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery), an evolving minimally invasive surgical approach that combines the advantages of veginal access with the visual precision of laparoscopy. As surgical practice continues to shift towards less invasive and patient-centred approaches, V-NOTES represents a significant step forward in reducing surgical morbidity while maintain operative efficacy. This workshop is designed not only to introduce the technique but to provide a structured pathway towards clinical adoption.
| Time | Topic |
| 08:00 – 08:15 | Welcome and Course Overview |
| 08:15 – 09:00 | Foundations of V-NOTES
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| 09:00 – 09:45 | Patient Selection and Indications
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| 09:45 – 10:30 | Pelvic Anatomy and Safe Access
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Instrumentation and Operating Room Setup
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| 12:00 – 13:00 | Near-Live Surgery / Surgical Video Demonstration
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| 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 – 15:15 | Hands-On Simulation (Rotating Stations)
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| 15:15 – 15:45 | Tea Break |
| 15:45 – 16:30 | Advanced Applications and Troubleshooting
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| 16:30 – 17:00 | Complications, Case Discussion and Closing |