Kurs International Continence Society

Program - english version


Thursday, 22 November

8.45–9.00 Introduction
Prof. Tomasz Rechberger, Prof. Diaa Rizk

Session 1. The female pelvic floor – pathogenesis of dysfunction
Chair: Prof. Annette Kuhn, Prof. Alois Martan
9.00–9.30 Introduction: prevalence, pathogenesis and consequences of pelvic floor dysfunctions related to pregnancy and childbirth
Prof. Diaa Rizk
9.30–9.50 Obstetric injuries to pelvic floor – how to avoid and how to manage?
Prof. Stefano Salvatore
9.50–10.10 Obstetric fecal incontinence – evaluation and management
Prof. Włodzimierz Baranowski
10.10–10.20 Q&A
10.20–10.50 Coffee break

Session 2. Impact of childbirth on pelvic floor – prevention and therapy
Chair: Prof. Stefano Salvatore, Prof. Włodzimierz Baranowski
10.50–11.10 Pelvic organ prolapse – evaluation and management
Prof. Diaa Rizk
11.10–11.30 Evolution of surgical methods in the treatment of fecal and urinary incontinence – what are new perspectives?
Prof. Stefano Salvatore
11.30–11.50 Post-natal bladder and bowel management – a nursing perspective
Mrs. Rona Mackenzie
11.50–12.00 Q&A
12.00–12.30 Coffee break

Session 3. PFD – conservative and surgical treatment
Chair: Prof. Diaa Rizk, Prof. Włodzimierz Baranowski
12.30–12.50 The role of physiotherapy – when and how?
Dr Grzegorz Surkont
12.50–13.10 Surgical procedure for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
Prof. Alois Martan
13.10–13.30 Periurethral injections – when and how?
Prof. Annette Kuhn
13.30–13.40 Q&A
13.40–14.30 Lunch

Session 4. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women
Chair: Prof. Włodzimierz Baranowski, Dr Grzegorz Surkont
14.30–14.45 The role of support groups among patients with PFD – international perspective
Mrs. Jacqueline Cahill
14.45–15.00 The role of support groups among patients with PFD – polish perspective
Mgr Tomasz Michałek (World Federation of Incontinent Patients)
15.00–15.20 Urodynamic studies in female LUTS – when we really need them
Prof. Piotr Radziszewski
15.20–15.40 Ultrasound examination of patients before and after vaginal tape anti-incontionence surgery
Prof. Alois Martan
15.40–16.00 New therapeutic interventions for female LUTS (SNS and Botulinum toxin injections)
Prof. Annette Kuhn
16.00–16.10 Q&A
16.10–16.30 Closing remarks
Prof. Tomasz Rechberger, Prof. Diaa Rizk

Friday, 23 November

Session 5.International Continence Society Session
Chair: Prof. Tomasz Rechberger
8.30–9.00 Urinary incontinence – description, types and evaluation
Dr Grzegorz Surkont
9.00–9.20 How to prevent the injuries of the pelvic floor during the delivery?
Prof. Tomasz Rechberger
9.20–9.50 Surgery of POP – to mesh or not to mesh?
Prof. Włodzimierz Baranowski