Pre-Congress Workshops

Half Day

Beyond The Pap Smear: Practical Use Of Primary Hpv Screening, Interpretation Of Test Results And Subsequent Management

Gynaecology HPV

Facilitators: Hennie Botha, Haynes van der Merwe, Jennifer Butt, Elbie Zwanepoel
Faculty: Prof H Botha, Dr H van der Merwe, Dr J Butt, Dr Elbie Zwanepoel

Registration Category Workshop Fee
SASOG Member Specialist R1600.00
Non Member Specialist R2000.00
Registrars, GP’s & Pensioners R1440.00

Sponsors

Summary & Objectives

This workshop is designed to support clinicians through the transition from cytology-based cervical screening to primary HPV testing. With the Pap smear no longer the primary test, many clinicians are faced with new pathways, unfamiliar result types, and uncertainty about appropriate follow-up.

Through case-based discussion and practical examples, this session will clarify how primary HPV testing works, how to interpret results, and what actions to take in common and challenging scenarios. The workshop will focus on applying current screening guidelines in day-to-day practice, improving confidence in clinical decision-making, and supporting clear patient communication.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a practical understanding of the new cervical screening pathway and feel confident using primary HPV test results to guide management and follow-up.

Programme

Time Topic Speaker
08:30 Welcome & Setting the Scene Hennie Botha
08:40 HPV vs Cytology: The Evidence
Why the shift to primary HPV screening is redefining best practice. Starting age, screening intervals, and the role (or not) of co-testing
Jennifer Butt
09:00 Understanding the Tests
HPV detection explained: DNA vs RNA testing — what really matters?
Dr. Sivarajan Vignesh Pattinam
09:20 Sampling Strategies
Clinician-collected vs self-sampling?
Robyn Adams
09:35 Risk-Based Management
The new algorithm: does HPV genotype change management?
Hennie Botha
10:00 Tea Break and hands on TA and LLETZ stations  
10:45 Rethinking Colposcopy
Can we move away from routine colposcopy? (The role of visual triage methods, “colposcopic impression” and VAT)
Rebecca Luckett
11:00 Thermal ablation in place of LLETZ
When is it appropriate?
Elbie Zwanepoel
11:20 Post-Treatment Surveillance
Best practices for follow-up after treatment
Linda Rogers
11:40 Interactive Case Discussions
Practical application in real-world clinical scenarios
Haynes van der Merwe
12:30 Close and lunch