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Welcome to EBCOG 2012, 9-12 May, Tallinn, Estonia The 2012 European international Congress for obstetricians and gynaecologists will be held in May in wonderful Tallinn, Estonia. The Scientific Programme Committee has been working diligently and has compiled an exciting scientific programme that includes sessions arranged by all major European specialist societies. Hands-on training and courses have long been key elements in EBCOG Congresses and they will be even more prominent in 2012. On each Congress day morning sessions will be devoted to hands-on training and courses. Later in the day there will be plenaries and keynote lectures by the greatest authorities in Europe; and exciting original research will be presented, either as oral presentations or as e-posters. For the e-posters there will be poster discussion sessions like in Antwerpen, where they were much appreciated in the evaluations. In order to facilitate Congress participation and accommodate delegate´s wishes to tailor individual schedules, the Congress Management Committee has reduced all Congress registration fees and combined this with the introduction of a fee for training and courses. This concept has worked well in other organizations; we are looking forward to seeing it work for EBCOG in Tallinn. The conference centre is state-of-the-art, all electronic, and internet is free and universally available - like everywhere else in modern Estonia. Tallinn is European Culture Capital in 2011 and the music and culture outpour will continue into 2012. Tallinn is a beautiful and very lively city and the visit will be first for many of us. Please come and join us for the 2012 EBCOG Congress 9-12 May in Estonia – Europe but still exotic.
Helle Karro President of the Estonian Gynaecologist´s Society
Peter Hornnes President of EBCOG
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Congress Presidents Prof. Peter Hornnes Prof. Helle Karro
Congress Management Committee Prof. Peter Hornnes Prof. Chiara Benedetto Dr. Johan Van Wiemeersch Prof. Alan Cameron Prof. Wolfgang Holzgreve Prof. Helle Karro Dr. Karen Rose
EBCOG Scientific Committee Prof. Klaus Vetter, Chair Prof. Helle Karro Prof. Chiara Benedetto Prof. Linda Cardozo Prof. Alexandros Rodolakis Prof. Basil Tarlatzis Prof. Gerard Visser Dr. Mikulas Redecha
National Congress Committee Prof. Helle Karro Dr. Kai Haldre Dr. Made Laanpere Dr. Reet Lindström Asst. Prof. Kadri Matt Dr. Kai Part Dr. Maike Parve Dr. Liina Rajasalu Dr. Senior lecturer Kristiina Rull Dr. Ivo Saarma Prof. Andres Salumets Dr. Lee Tammemäe Dr. Katrin Täär Dr. Kadri-Liina Vahula Dr. Researcher Piret Veerus Prof. Dace Rezeberga (Latvia) Prof. Ruta Nadiauskiene (Lithuania)
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4 European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology & the UEMS of O & G President EBCOG & Section Prof. Peter Hornnes
Secretary-General Prof. Chiara Benedetto
Vice-President Dr. Johan Van Wiemeersch
Treasurer Prof. Wolfgang Holzgreve
EBCOG Executive Members Dr. Rolf Kirschner Prof. Juha Mäkinen Prof. Ioannis E. Messinis Prof. Attila Pál Prof. Allan Templeton
Chair of Standing Committee on Training and Assessment Prof. Klaus Vetter
Chair of the Standing Committee on Training Recognition and Subspecialist Sub-Committee Prof. Juriy Wladimiroff
Chair of the Working Group on E-Learning and Telemedicine Prof. Juha Mäkinen
Chair of the Working Group on Standards Dr. Tahir Mahmood
Liaison with FIGO Prof. Luis Cabero-Roura
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European Urogynaecology Association (EUGA) Prof. Linda Cardozo
European Association of Perinatal Medicine (EAPM) Prof. Gerard H. A. Visser
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) Prof. Alexandros Rodolakis
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Prof. Basil C. Tarlatzis
Local President of Glasgow Congress Prof. Alan D Cameron
European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG) Dr. Karen Rose
Webmaster Dr. Erica Werner
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EBCOG Council Members Albania Dr. Rubena Moisiu
FYROM Prof. Stojan Bogdanov
Austria Prof. Norbert Pateisky Prof. Paul Speiser
Germany Dr. Klaus König Prof. Klaus Diedrich
Belgium Dr. Willem Ombelet Prof. Sophie Alexander
Greece Dr. Nicolas Linardos Prof. Aris Antsaklis
Bulgaria Prof. Milko Sirakov Prof. Todor Chernev
Hungary Prof. József Bódis
Croatia Prof. Ivan Kuvacic
Iceland Prof. Reynir Tomas Geirsson
Cyprus Prof. Panayistis Avanis Prof. Christos Riris
Ireland Dr. Michael O’Dowd
Czech Republic Prof. Jaroslav Feyereisl Prof. Vladimir Dvorak
Italy Dr. Francesco Raspagliesi Prof. Pantaleo Greco
Denmark Dr. Niels Lund Prof. Charlotte Hasselholt Søgaard
Kosovo Dr. Albert Lila Prof. Shefqet Lulaj
Estonia Prof. Helle Karro Dr. Kadri Liina Vahula
Latvia Prof. Dace Rezeberga
Finland Prof. Aila Tiitinen Prof. Juha Tapanainen
Lithuania Prof. Ruta Nadisauskiene Prof. Daiva Vaitkiene
France Prof. Jacques Horovitz Dr. Jacky Nizard Prof. Guy Schlaeder
Malta Prof. Mark Brincat Mr. Mark Formosa
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The Netherlands Dr. Angelique Goverde Prof. Fedde Scheele
Slovenia Prof. Helena Meden Vrtovec Prof. Ziva Novak Antolic
Norway Dr. Runa Sigrid Aabø Prof. Bjorn Backe
Spain Prof. Eduardo Cabrillo Prof. Luis Cabero-Roura
Poland Prof. J Kotarski Prof. Ryszard Poreba
Sweden Prof. Ulf Högberg Prof. Pia Teleman
Portugal Prof. João Bernardes Prof. Diogo Ayres-de-Campos
Switzerland Dr. Franziska Maurer Prof Johannes Bitzer
Russia Prof. Gennady Sukhikh
Romania Prof. Vlad I Tica Slovak Republic Prof. Jan Stencl Prof. Igor Rusnak
Turkey Prof. Dr.Ali Baloğlu Prof. Bulent Týraþ United Kingdom Dr. Tony Falconer Ukraine Dr. Andrew V. Tkachenko Prof. Boris Ventskovskiy
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PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE 09-05-2012
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12-05-2012
Postgraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Keynote lecture 01
Keynote lecture 04
Keynote lecture 08
Keynote lecture 12
Keynote lecture 02
Keynote lecture 05
Keynote lecture 09
Keynote lecture 13
Plenary session 1
Plenary session 2
Plenary session 4
Plenary session 6
Medical Politics
ESHRE
EAPM
EUGA Urogynaecology update
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Women´s health in transition
Fertility treatment
Caesarean section
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12:15 12:30
Keynote lecture 03
Keynote lecture 06
Keynote lecture 10
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Lunch Break & Lunch Symposia
Lunch Break & Lunch Symposia
Lunch Break & Lunch Symposia
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Seminar
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Seminar
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Change Break Plenary session 7 Standards of Care Future Ob/Gyn
Farewell
Break EBCOG Council Tea Break
Tea Break
Tea Break
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Seminar
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Seminar
EBCOG Council
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Opening Ceremony
Plenary session 3
Plenary session 5
ESGO
Stump-the-experts
Fertility preservation
Welcome aperitivo
Keynote lecture 07
Keynote lecture 11
Concert: Premiere of Antarctic Concerto by Peeter V채hi
Dine & Dance
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3D pelvic anatomy
Coffee Break
VIDEO OPERATIONS
Risk Management
Coffee Break
KNL 01 Genetics from maternal blood KNL 02 Vaccination for CA
Tea Break
Seminar 05 Osteoporosis
Tea Break
Seminar 04 Early screening for preeclampsia
Welcome aperitivo
Opening Ceremony
Break
Seminar 02 Endometriosis
Seminar 01 Preterm birth • prediction, prevention, therapy
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Lunch Break
Lunch Break & Lunch Symposium
KNL03 Contraception
Panel Discussion 1 Medical Politics Women´s health in transition transition
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Cinema Hall 1
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Main Hall
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Seminar 06 III° sphincter tear • prevention, therapy & outcome
Tea Break
Seminar 03 Prolapse
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Trainingthe-trainers
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Cinema Hall 7
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
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Special topics 04 Inherited gynaecological maligancies
Tea Break
Special topics 01 Maternal mortality
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia
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Dance Studio 1G04
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Tea Break
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Endoscopy LASTT
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Dance Studio 1G05
Tea Break
Special topics 03 Menopause
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Fetal diagnosis operative procedures
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Garderobe 1C19
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Special topics 05 Special topics 06 Early stage endo- Heavy menstrual metrial cancer bleeding
Tea Break
Special topics 02 Uterine fibroids
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Vaginal hysterectomy
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Dance Studio 1G06
Coffee Break
Course
Garderobe 1C20
Wednesday 09-05-2012
Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C21
Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C22
Coffee Break
Ultrasound assessment
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Hospital
Coffee Break
Doppler sonography
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Hospital
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Viral infections in pregnancy
Coffee Break
Evidence based medicine
Coffee Break
Seminar 08 Fertility treatment: improving outcome
Tea Break
Seminar 11 Fertility preservation in cancer patients
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Seminar 07 Developmental origin of health and disease (DOHD)
Tea Break
Seminar 10 Perinatal limits of viability
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Concert: Premiere of Antarctic Concerto by Peeter Vähi
Keynote lecture 07
Plenary session 3 ESGO Fertility preservation
Lunch Break
Lunch Break & Lunch Symposium
Keynote lecture 06
Fertility treatment
ESHRE
Plenary session 2
Keynote lecture 05
Keynote lecture 04
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Cinema Hall 1
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Main Hall
Break
Special topics 10 Violence, abuse and fear of childbirth
Seminar 12 STD prevention, detection, treatment
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Tea Break
Special topics 07 Long term contraception
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia
Dance Studio 1G04 Course
Tea Break
Seminar 09 Late abortion
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Managing PPH
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Cinema Hall 7
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Tea Break
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Endoscopy LASTT
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Dance Studio 1G05
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Anal sphincter repair
Garderobe 1C19 Course
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Special topics 11 Vulvodynia
Tea Break
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Special topics 12 Breast-cancer: targeted therapy
Tea Break
Special topics 08 Special topics 09 Pain management Multiprofessional during labour cooperation
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Obstetric emergencies • Simulation Course
Dance Studio 1G06 Course
Garderobe 1C20 Course
Garderobe 1C21 Course
Coffee Break Coffee Break
Thursday 10-05-2012
Coffee Break
Garderobe 1C22 Course
Coffee Break
3D ultrsound
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Hospital
Coffee Break
Basic ultrasound
Course
Hospital
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Seminar 17 Cervical pathology • detection, therapy & consequences
Seminar 16 Fetal Monitoring
Dine & Dance
Keynote lecture 11
Stump-the-experts
Plenary session 5
Break
Tea Break
Tea Break
Break
Seminar 14 Genetics of female reproduction
Seminar 13 Place of birth
Lunch Break & Lunch Symposium
Keynote lecture 10
Caesarean section
EAPM
Plenary session 4
Keynote lecture 09
Lunch Break
Break
Special topics 16 Autoimmune diseases, thrombophilia and pregnancy
Seminar 18 Obesity & diabetes in pregnancy
Break
Tea Break
Special topics 13
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia
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Dance Studio 1G04
Tea Break
Seminar 15 Endoscopic surgery & robotics in gynaecology
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Keynote lecture 08
Coffee Break
Pelvic floor operations
Vaginal wet mount microscopy
Patient safety
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Cinema Hall 7
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Cinema Hall 1
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Main Hall
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Tea Break
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Endoscopy LASTT
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Dance Studio 1G05
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Fetal diagnosis operative procedures
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Garderobe 1C19
Tea Break
Break
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Special topics 17 Special topics 18 Medical Postponement of demography pregnancy
Tea Break
Special topics 14 Special topics 15 Psychosomatics Hysteroscopic approach to in Ob/Gyn female sterilisation
Lunch Break
Coffee Break
Complex Caesarean section
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Dance Studio 1G06
Friday 11-05-2012
Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C20
Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C21
Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C22
Coffee Break
Ultrasound assessment
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Hospital
Coffee Break
Doppler sonography
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Hospital
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Coffee Break
Coffee Break
EBCOG Council
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Farewell
Plenary session 7 Standards of Care Future Ob/Gyn
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Urogynaecology update
EUGA
Plenary session 6
Keynote lecture 13
Keynote lecture 12
Coffee Break
Electronic fetal monitoring
Imaging methods in urogynaecology
How to write and publish
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Cinema Hall 7
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Cinema Hall 1
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Main Hall
Coffee Break
Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia
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Coffee Break
Stress Management during delivery
Endoscopy LASTT
Coffee Break
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Dance Studio 1G06
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Dance Studio 1G04 Dance Studio 1G05
Coffee Break
Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures
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Garderobe 1C19
Saturday 12-05-2012
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Garderobe 1C21
Coffee Break Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C20
Coffee Break
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Garderobe 1C22
Coffee Break
3D ultrasound
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Hospital
Coffee Break
Basic ultrasound
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Keynote lectures Timing of cord clamping Exploding problem of diabetes in pregnancy Sexual activity during pregnancy Delivering effective contraception Oestrogens – back to nature? Towards safer abortion Future of pelvic floor surgery Vaccination against cancer Environmental factors in reproduction SET single embryo transfer Health tourism Future whole genome-sequence genetics Genetics of female reproduction
Plenary sessions 1. Medical Politics Women´s health in transition 2. ESHRE Fertility treatment • Limits of fertility treatment • Premature ovarian failure • Vitrification of Oocytes and Embryos • Ovarian stimulation– the way forward
3. ESGO Fertility preservation • For gynaecological cancer patients. Description of all innovative techniques and oncological and obstetrical outcomes for cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancer patients, ovary transplant
4. EAPM Caesarean section • • • •
Introduction Effects on the infant Maternal consequences Strategies to control CS rate
5. Stump-the-experts Dr. Visser Dr. Rodolakis Dr. Cardozo Dr. Tarlatzis
6. EUGA Urogynaecology update • • • • • • •
Overview Urogynaecology in Europe Anatomy Imaging methods SUI Meshes Philosophy of urogynaecological surgery
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7. Standards of Care. Future Ob/Gyn TBA
Other groups ENTOG Imaging methods ESIDOG Infectious diseases in Ob/Gyn EURAPAG Menstrual cycle disorders in adolescence. Recent achievements of PAG
Paper sessions Abstracts will be selected for oral presentation in the Paper sessions or integrated into the Plenary sessions and Best paper sessions.
Poster sessions E-poster sessions will run throughout the Congress
Postgraduate courses Wednesday 09-05-2012 Risk management 3D pelvic anatomy Training the trainers Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Vaginal hysterectomy Fetal diagnosis operative procedures Ultrasound assessment Doppler sonography
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
Thursday 10-05-2012 Evidence based medicine Viral infections in pregnancy Managing PPH Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Obstetric emergencies - simulation course Anal sphincter repair 3D-ultrasound Basic ultrasound
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
Friday 11-05-2012 Patient safety Vaginal wet mount microscopy Pelvic floor operations Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Complex caesarean section Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
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Ultrasound assessment Doppler sonography
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
Saturday 12-05-2012 How to write and publish Imaging methods in urogynaecology Electronic fetal monitoring Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Stress management during delivery Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures 3D ultrasound Basic ultrasound
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
Seminars Preterm birth, prediction, prevention, therapy Obesity and diabetes in pregnancy Screening for preeclampsia Place of birth Fetal monitoring Perinatal limits of viability Sphincter tear prevention, therapy and outcome Cervical pathology detection, therapy and consequences STD prevention, detection, treatment Endoscopic surgery and robotics in gynaecology Endometriosis Osteoporosis Late abortion Genital prolapse Fertility treatment: improving outcome Fertility preservation in cancer patients Developmental origin of health and disease
Corporate symposia Corporate symposia will be organised in parallel and plenary sessions by companies and industry. Content will include a variety of topical issues.
Post graduate courses Hands-on training (Hot) sessions • • • • • •
Laparoscopic skills Pelvic floor operations Vaginal hysterectomy Hysteroscopy Vaginal wet mount microscopy Imaging methods in urogynaecology
Regular updates of the scientific programme can be found at www.ebcog2012.com
17 CALL FOR PAPERS The Congress Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts for oral communication, poster and video presentation. Please submit your abstract via www.EBCOG2012.com.
Deadline for abstract submission: 31 December 2011 The submitted abstracts will be peer reviewed by at least 3 referees. This will result in 3 categories of accepted papers: The first category will consist of the top 8 quality abstracts, which will be presented in plenary sessions. The second group of abstracts will be allocated in parallel slots, and finally the majority of accepted abstracts will be invited as e-posters. E-posters: As at the last Congress, EBCOG 2012 will use e-posters. This is because of EBCOG’s efforts to revalue the concept of the scientific poster and at the same time reduce the pressure on the environment of having to produce paper-based scientific posters. The e-poster concept consists of PowerPoint presentations a maximum of 10 slides produced by the author. The e-poster environment consists of a number of workstations where the e-posters can be viewed by the participants during the Congress.
Topics for submissions: General gynaecology Gynaecological oncology Urogynaecology Genital prolapse Contraception Gynaecological endocrinology Reproductive gynaecology Endoscopy Endoscopic surgery Robotics Imaging in gynaecology Miscarriage Abortion Infectious diseases Reduction of C-section rates General obstetrics Hypertensive disorder in pregnancy Endocrine disorder in pregnancy Obesity and pregnancy Prenatal diagnosis
Perinatal morbidity and mortality Maternal morbidity and mortality Imaging in obstetrics Operative delivery Preterm labour Developmental programming Training and education Stem cells
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General Politics 1) As only a limited number of oral presentations can be accepted, authors are requested to indicate whether they wish their abstract to be considered only for oral or poster presentation or for either option. 2) Each person is permitted to submit a maximum of two abstracts as the presenting author. There is no limit on the number of abstracts submitted as a co-author. 3) Abstracts must be on-line submitted in English. 4) Presenting authors will be notified whether their abstracts are accepted by 20 February 2012, and given further details and instructions for presentation. 5) Authors whose abstracts have been accepted must register for the Congress and pay the registration fee by 23 March 2012.
Abstract content and format 1. Abstracts should include the following sections: Objectives Materials and methods Results Conclusions 2. The use of tables, graphs, diagrams, images and embedded videos in abstracts are not permitted 3. Use standard abbreviations
Abstract timelines Abstract submission deadline Notification of acceptance of abstract Registration deadline for Authors
31 December 2011 20 February 2012 23 March 2012
The KU Leuven André Van Assche Award The KU Leuven André Van Assche Award is a prestigious prize named after one of EBCOG’s founding fathers, Prof. André Van Assche, and it is generously supported by the Katholieke Universiteit (KU) Leuven, Belgium. KU Leuven is proud to support a prize to honour the best oral presentation made by a trainee at the EBCOG European Congress for five consecutive Congresses. It is an award which is unique to EBCOG and which, we are proud to say, celebrates our role as the voice of obstetricians and gynaecologists in Europe as well as confirming the importance of the European Congress to EBCOG, especially in terms of our goal of supporting the next generation of specialists in our field. The prize of €1,000 and a certificate was first awarded at the European Congress in Torino in 2006 and we are delighted to confirm that the winner of the best oral presentation in 2012 will be announced during the closing ceremony of the European Congress in Tallinn.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Language The official language of the Congress is English.
Certificate of attendance A Certificate of attendance will be given to all registered participants.
Name badges Name badges will be required for admission to all Congress sessions and social events.
Trade exhibition Congress sponsors and exhibitors will exhibit at the Congress site. The exhibition area will also be venue for all coffee breaks.
Letter of invitation / visa The President of the EBCOG Congress will be at the participants´ disposal to issue a personal letter of invitation to facilitate the obtaining of supporting funds or visa for the Congress. However, this letter is not a commitment of the organisers to provide any financial support or responsibility.
Time zone The time zone in Estonia is GMT +2 hours.
Currency and money exchange The currency in Estonia is the Euro. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, taxis, restaurants and shops.
City of Tallinn Tallinn – a city that was mentioned on a map by an Arabian geographer Al-Idrisi in 1154 - being the capital of one of the smallest countries in Europe is a proud host of the next EBCOG Congress. In this city you can forget all logistical challenges: the airport is a 10-minute drive from the city centre, the Congress venue is located in the very heart of the city with all hotels being at the distance of a maximum 10-minute walk. The world famous and UNESCO-protected Old Town is 300 metres from the Nokia Concert House – the Congress site. Middle Ages still breathe in this Hanseatic Town as soon as you set your foot on its narrow streets and alleys filled with aromas rising from the Mediaeval restaurants and cafes. Estonia is known for its song festivals and love of music. We can certainly promise you musical surprises in the white spring nights. But surprises will not be disclosed before you are there to experience them in person. The Congress dinner will be held in the Kadriorg Palace that Peter I built for his wife Catherine. We will take a trip back in history and, be prepared to be honorary guests at the court of Tsarina Catherine. Estonia as a country is not rich in oil, gas, coal or any precious metals. Our wealth lies in our culture and nature, both of which you will be able to enjoy during the pre- and post-tours. Should you wish to see the Orthodox culture from the 17th century before Peter I reformed it, you will be very welcome to the Old Believers’ villages at the Lake Peipsi. If you are interested in fenno-ugric tribal traditions, you will certainly meet them in South-East
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Estonia. If you fancy the long-lost Vikings, Estonian islands with their ancient settlements might wet your appetite. On top of all the afore-mentioned, you will be more than welcome at numerous golf clubs around the country, or you can visit the Northern Riviera Pärnu with its relaxing spas. Do not forget that it is a country where one can reach the farthest point from the capital Tallinn by car in less than 4 hours. You will discover the magic of white nights when no one really sleeps...
Climate Estonia lies in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. Because Estonia (and all of Northern Europe) is continuously warmed by maritime air influenced by the heat content of the northern Atlantic Ocean, it has a milder climate despite its northern latitude. The Baltic Sea causes differences between the climate of coastal and inland areas. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Average temperatures range from 16.3 °C on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C inland in July, the warmest month, and from −3.5 °C on the Baltic islands to −7.6 °C inland in February, the coldest month. The weather in May is usually nice and sunny with day temperatures rising up to 20°C, while night can still be chilly, though the long hours of light make you forget the lower temperature. Occasional rain showers that “bring May flowers” can be expected.
Dress Dress will be informal throughout the Congress
Electrical supply Electricity is supplied at 220/240 volts. Some hotels provide 110 volts AC sockets for electric razors only. For all other equipment an adaptor/converter is necessary.
Congress secretariat
Local DMC
ICS A/S International Conference Services P.O. Box 41 Strandvejen 171 DK-2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen, Denmark Tel: +45 3946 0500 Fax: +45 3946 0515 E-mail: EBCOG2012@ics.dk www.ics-online.com
ERP Konverents Email: tiina.jokinen@erpmusic.com kadri.kiis@erpmusic.com
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Liability Neither the Congress nor the Organisers accept any liability for personal medical expenses, travel expenses, losses of whatever nature incurred by delegates and/or accompanying persons and theirs property.
Registration information
Regular delegate Trainees* and Midwives Accompanying Persons
Before February 6
After February 6
On-site
400 Euro 200 Euro 110 Euro
500 Euro 250 Euro 110 Euro
600 Euro 300 Euro 110 Euro
Time
Rate in Euro
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
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08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
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08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
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Postgraduate courses Course name
Wednesday 09-05-2012 Risk management 3D pelvic anatomy Training the trainers Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Vaginal hysterectomy Fetal diagnosis operative procedures Ultrasound assessment Doppler sonography
Thursday 10-05-2012 Evidence based medicine Viral infections in pregnancy Managing post partum haemorrhage Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Obstetric emergencies - simulation course Anal sphincter repair 3D ultrasound Basic ultrasound
Friday 11-05-2012 Patient safety Vaginal wet mount microscopy Pelvic floor operations Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia
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Endoscopy LASTT Complex caesarean section Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures Ultrasound assessment Doppler sonography
08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
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08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30 08.00-09.30
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Saturday 12-05-2012 How to write and publish Imaging methods in urogynaecology Electronic fetal monitoring Vacuum, forceps, breech, shoulder dystocia Endoscopy LASTT Stress management during delivery Fetal diagnosis and operative procedures 3D ultrasound Basic ultrasound
Registration fees and other fees are in EURO. You may register online via the Congress website at www.EBCOG2012.com.
Entitlements
The registration fee of delegates, trainees and midwives covers: • • • • •
Attendance scientific programme Delegate bag and Final programme USB with abstracts Attendance Opening reception Attendance coffee and tea breaks
The registration fee of accompanying persons covers: • Attendance Opening reception • 2 hours City tour, walking
Registration cancellation and refund policy
Cancellations of registrations will be accepted until February 6, 2012 up to which date the total amount will be refunded less 90 Euro for administrative expenses. No refunds can be made for cancellations received after February 6, 2012. Refunds are not made for unattended events, late arrivals or early departures. All cancellations and alterations shall be made in writing. All refunds will be processed after the Congress.
Hotel accommodation
Accommodation has been reserved in hotels of different categories. For more information about accommodation and reservation please see the Congress website www.EBCOG2012.com.
CME Credits
The EBCOG 2012 Congress has applied for European CME Credits (ECMEC) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Delegates can exchange their EACCME credits into National CME credits in their home country, through their National Society. The number of credits granted can be checked at the Congress website.
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Social Programme Opening ceremony in Estonian style, May 09 Congress dinner at the court of Catherine the Great, Kadriorg Palace, May 11 Price: 85 Euro
Sightseeing tours
Detailed programmes are available at the Congress website.
Old Town walking tour
Every day 12.30-14.30 Price: 18 Euro per person, minimum 5 people
Tallinn and surroundings
Every day 14.30-18.30 Price: 44 Euro per person including entrance to the open air museum, min. 7 people
Art museums
Every day 12.30-14.30 Price: 60 Euro per person including entrances to Kadriorg Palace and KUMU, minimum 5 people.
Pre & Post Congress tours Three Baltic capitals for the far away visitors Price: per person in double or twin room in 3-star hotels including breakfast buffet, bus, guide and entrances as specified in the programme 730 Euro. Single room supplement 200 Euro.
A trip from tribal traditions to modern times
3 nights with breakfast including transport and guide. Price, per person in double or twin room 440 Euro. Single supplement 95 Euro.
Vikings in the Baltic Sea
3 nights with breakfast including breakfast, transport and guide. Price, per person in double or twin 575 Euro. Single supplement 270 Euro
Old manor houses
2 nights including breakfast, transport and guide. Price, per person 340 Euro in double or twin room. Single supplement 120 Euro.
Golf, golf, golf
1. Golf course around Tallinn: Niitvälja and Jõelähtme Golf Centre (www.golfikeskus.ee, www.egcc.ee). Accommodation in Tallinn at a selected hotel. Green fee 50-80 Euro. 2. Saaremaa Golf www.saaregolf.ee. Accommodation for 3 nights in Grand Rose Spa www.grandrose.ee or Arensburg Spa www.arensburg.ee, green fee for 2 days, transport Tallinn-Kuressaare-Tallinn and hotel – golf centre – hotel. Price, 900 Euro.
Pamper yourself
3 nights including breakfast, transport and guide. Pärnu resort town with a visit to the very authentic Kihnu island, 2 nights in Pärnu and 1 in Kihnu. Price per person, 535 Euro in double or twin room. Single supplement 240.
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