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Full Day

Preterm Birth Prevention: Hands-On Cerclage Workshop

Obstetrics

Facilitator: Dr T. Janse van Rensburg
Faculty: Prof A Shennan, Prof D. Hall, Prof C. Cluver, Dr P Mjuleka, Dr T Janse van Rensburg

Registration Category	Workshop Fee
SASOG Member Specialist	R4500.00
Non Member Specialist	R5625.00
Registrars, GP’s & Pensioners	R4050.00

Summary

Join us for a focused workshop exploring the prevention of preterm birth, with particular emphasis on cervical cerclage, and practical clinical decision-making. This interactive session brings together leading experts in maternal–fetal medicine and follows a hybrid format, combining hands-on training with case-based clinical discussion to support both skill development and real-world application for trainees.

Programme

Time	Topic
08:00 – 08:30	Registration and arrival
08:30 – 10:00	Focused lecture series Key concepts in preterm birth prevention and the role of cervical cerclage in contemporary practice
10:00 – 10:30	Tea break
10:30 – 12:30	Case-based panel discussion Interactive exploration of clinical scenarios, with emphasis on decision-making, counselling, and management in complex settings
12:30 – 13:15	Lunch
13:15 – 15:15	Practical session (simulation-based) Demonstration and hands-on engagement with cerclage techniques
15:15 – 15:30	Closing discussion

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