- Workshop lead: Mr Abdul Sultan, UK and Dr Ranee Thakar, UK
- Format: Full day, lectures and hands on training (08:00-16:30)
- Location: Union Street
- Capacity: 50
- Price: £210 (included in price: full day workshop, refreshments and lunch)
Overview
It is now known that a number of 3rd and 4th degree tears, collectively known as Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs) are being missed by doctors and midwives or inadequately repaired resulting in anal incontinence.
The attendees of this workshop will become familiar with the new classification of OASIs and develop clinical skills in the techniques of accurate diagnosis. Using the anal sphincter animal model, techniques in repair of the internal and external sphincter will be taught hands-on. Prevention and management of subsequent pregnancy will also be discussed.
The interactive lectures and audiovisual material will provide tips and tricks to recognise and repair OASIs, and the hands-on workshop using cow anal sphincters will prepare the delegates for real-time in the delivery room.
Objectives
- Understand anatomy and physiology of anal sphincters
- Understand perineal tears and episiotomy
- Learn tips and tricks to identify obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS)
- Learn how to repair OASIS
- Understand the technique and interpretation of endoanal ultrasound
- Learn about complications, prevention and management of subsequent pregnancies
Who should attend?
Obstetricians, midwives, colorectal surgeons