Training Programme

Join our practical hands-on course on laparoscopy and suturing, specifically scheduled from 18:30 - 20:00 to accommodate busy professionals. This intensive workshop is designed for healthcare providers aiming to refine their surgical techniques. Under the guidance of experienced surgeons, participants will engage in interactive modules that cover the essentials of laparoscopic surgery, including trocar insertion, camera navigation, tissue manipulation, and advanced suturing techniques. Utilizing state-of-the-art simulators, this course emphasizes practical skill development with a focus on safety, efficiency, and precision. Participants will receive personalized feedback throughout the session to enhance their learning experience. By the end of the course, attendees will have strengthened their proficiency and confidence in performing minimally invasive surgeries, equipping them with the advanced skills needed for optimal patient outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your surgical capabilities in a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

This course encompasses various aspects of fetal interventions. 

Overview  
Understand the indications and prerequisites for fetal procedures and how to optimise the condition to benefit from the fetal intervention procedures.  Understand the theory behind the available treatment modalities and the different treatment options to help counsel parents. Overview on the following procedures:

• Prenatal invasive diagnostic procedures: indications, technical tips, instruments needed (amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling) 
• Fetal blood sampling
• Intrauterine fetal blood transfusion: indications, set up needed, technical tips, follow up after transfusion 
• Fetal interventions in multiple pregnancy 
• Thoracoamniotic and vesicoamniotic shunts: types and indications 
• Hands-on practical session  
• Amniocentesis 
• Chorionic villus sampling 
• Fetal blood sampling and blood transfusion 
• Thoracoamniotic and vesicoamniotic shunts 
• Fetoscopic Laser photocoagulation 
• Intrafetal laser 
• Cord occlusion

We will perform obstetrical ultrasound examinations on the models (pregnant women at 12, 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy).

Step by Steps videos about anatomy and surgical technique

This course provides an evidence-based overview of the current management strategies for shoulder dystocia, a rare but critical obstetric emergency. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the latest clinical guidelines and practical approaches to effectively manage this challenging scenario. The session includes a review of risk factors, early recognition techniques, and step-by-step maneuvers to resolve shoulder dystocia while minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork, communication, and documentation during obstetric emergencies. Attendees will also learn about the importance of simulation-based training in improving response times and outcomes. This course is ideal for obstetricians, midwives, and healthcare professionals involved in labor and delivery, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to confidently address shoulder dystocia in real-world settings.

The course will provide basic knowledge and skills to enable gynecologists to provide basic care in sexual health.

Interactive Course for Gynecologists and Obstetricians: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Complex Clinical Scenarios

This advanced, interactive course is designed to enhance the clinical and decision-making skills of gynecologists and obstetricians through a multidisciplinary lens. Covering four key domains—Vascular Surgery, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, and Laboratory Medicine—the course blends expert insight with hands-on simulations to address real-world challenges in women's health care.

Course Topics:

Vascular Surgery
Learn the core principles of vascular injury repair with a focus on gynecological relevance. This module highlights critical decision-making in high-stakes surgical situations where vascular complications intersect with OB/GYN practice.

Psychiatry
Explore collaborative strategies between obstetricians and psychiatrists in managing pregnant patients at risk of depression. Topics include diagnostic challenges, identifying mental health red flags, assessing suicidal risk, and navigating antidepressant therapy during pregnancy.

Anesthesiology
Through immersive crisis simulations, participants will strengthen their ability to manage emergencies in the delivery room. Emphasis is placed on human factors such as teamwork, resource allocation, situational awareness, and effective problem-solving under pressure.

Laboratory Medicine
Deepen your understanding of antibiotic strategies for Gram-negative infections and learn evidence-based approaches to tackling multidrug resistance, tailored to infection sites commonly encountered in obstetric and gynecologic care.

Hysteroscopy has evolved from the art of examining the uterus to an important method of evaluating and treating several gynaecological pathologies. The modern development of hysteroscopy completely transformed the approach to the diagnosis and treatment of uterine abnormalities offering therapeutic and irreplaceable possibilities of a minimally invasive treatment in cases of infertility and abnormal uterine bleeding disorders. 
The objectives of this workshop are 

• to acquire practical skills using the newest technological hysteroscopic models:
  • To train your psychomotor skills by using the EBCOG official GESEA tests.
  • To acquire practical skills for diagnostic hysteroscopy and ambulatory surgery,
  • To acquire the technique and skills to perform tissue removal procedures. 
• Lecture on organization and modern hysteroscopy
• Practical exercises for Psychomotor skills training and testing
• Diagnostic hysteroscopy with  different clinical challenges
• Hysteroscopic surgery like polyp biopsy and resection
• Difficult surgical challenges like uterine septum and adenomyosis surgery and use of the bipolar resectoscope. 

We will discuss the possibility to recognize high-risk group of pregnant women for preeclampsia early and late.The usefulness of Doppler examination of feto-maternal circulation and assessment of the biochemical tests (PAPPA, B-hCG, PLGF). We will also debate the use of prophylactic treatment with low-dose ASA and management of pregnancies which course is complicated by fetal and maternal distress caused by PE. 

How to publish your Paper - tips and tricks! 
This session will be an interactive session with examples of good, bad and ugly papers submitted to EJOG.

This basic/intermediate level intrapartum cardiotocography course, based on the 2015 FIGO guidelines, is aimed at specialists and residents who want to learn/revise concepts on the physiology of fetal oxygenation, the main aims of intrapartum CTG monitoring, acquisition methods, CTG interpretation and subsequent clinical management. A large part of the course will be dedicated to the discussion of clinical cases.

Benign breast disease refers to non-cancerous changes or conditions affecting the breast, which can include lumps, cysts, pain, or abnormal tissue growth. We will explore the different conditions through case studies, covering their symptoms, required diagnostics, and treatment management, with an interactive exchange among participants.

The programme will describe the concept of Prospective Structured Perinatal Audit and the importance of the Ten Group Classification System in facilitating it. See attached link open access.  https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ajo.13893   It will explain the background behind the TGCS and the importance of routine data collection and its classification. It will demonstrate how the TGCS data should be presented and interpreted and that the TGCS is not just about CS. It will discuss the CS debate and the future use of the TGCS. There will be an opportunity for 5 minute presentations by delegates of their own data on prior arrangement using a standardised template slide provided on request from the organisers. The delegates availing of this will have the opportunity for presenting their data to the workshop and receiving an interpretation from Dr Robson afterwards

Objectives of the Workshop:

Optimize contraceptive counseling techniques including eligibility criteria for contraceptive use, therapeutic benefits of contraception

Intrauterine contraception. Types of IUDs. Placement and removal training. Dealing with adverse effects and complications

Contraception with implant. Placement and removal training. Dealing with adverse effects and complications

Practical training of the exams for the Diploma and fellowship in SRH

18 - 18.20: General aspects of contraception - Gabrielle Merki

18:20: Groups from attendees for a 20 min training circulating through 3 stations:

1. Contraceptive counseling. Sharon Cameron - Teresa Bombas
2. IUD placement - Maja Banovic
3. Implant placement and removal - Manuela Farris, Cristian Furau

19.20  - 19.55: Preparation for the EBCOG/ESCRH Fellowship Exam in SRH Care - Cristian Furau. Teresa Bombas. Sharon Cameron. Manuela Farris. J Bitzer

19.55  - 20 h: final remarks

By performing these procedures on a turkey breast, users can receive immediate feedback based on their technique and accuracy, which helps in honing these skills before working on real human patients.

Teach the Breech is a worldwide initiative of FIGO and WATOG. Hands-on training is offered in this course by the experienced trainers of this initiative for the safe delivery of neonates at term with breech presentation. The course is offered worldwide and takes place on all continents. 

Operative vaginal delivery remains an essential skill in obstetric practice, with vacuum extraction being a preferred method in many clinical scenarios. This interactive session at EBCOG 2025 will provide a structured approach to vacuum-assisted delivery, covering key indications, contraindications, and step-by-step techniques to optimize safety and success rates. Through case-based discussions and evidence-based guidance, participants will learn how to assess fetal and maternal conditions, apply correct traction techniques, and recognize when to abandon the procedure. Special attention will be given to minimizing maternal and neonatal complications. This course is designed for obstetricians and trainees seeking to refine their decision-making and technical skills in vacuum-assisted birth.

This course is designed to help healthcare professionals develop the skills necessary to deliver bad news in the field of gynaecology and obstetrics with clarity and compassion. It focuses on communication frameworks, such as the SPIKES protocol (Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Empathy, Strategy), to manage emotional reactions and guide conversations surrounding sensitive topics such as pregnancy loss, foetal abnormalities, complications during pregnancy, infertility, abnormal test results, gynaecological cancers. The course emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity when discussing sensitive issues. Participants will engage in case studies, role-playing exercises, and group discussions to practice these communication techniques in a safe, supportive environment. By the end of the course, the participants will be aware of the impact of bad news, be prepared for giving bad news, possess the techniques to give bad news with compassion and kindness and understand the barriers to effective communication.

The title of this interactive Course is "Ovarian stimulation made easy". The aim is to review the different preparations used in ovarian stimulation for IVF. Furthermore, to discuss the most recent developments in the new protocols, i.e. random start, dual stimulation, mild stimulation, the use of progestins to prevent premature LH rises and the application of freeze-all embryos to eliminate the OHSS. After an introduction, these issues will be addressed in an interactive way between the tutors and the attendees, with case presentation and discussion. At the end of the Course, the participants should be able to perform ovarian stimulation in a way that is easier, safer and efficient.

Step by step vaginal hysterectomy with some tips and tricks to improve your skills.

Optimal nutrition to enhance pregnancy outcome will be explored, including use of the FIGO nutrition checklist in the assessment nutritional status. The role of breastfeeding in the prevention of maternal chronic disease will be presented.

This dynamic workshop offers in-depth training on the principles and applications of robotic-assisted surgery.  Led by seasoned robotic surgeons, the course includes interactive modules that cover a wide range of procedures from basic to advanced levels. Emphasis is placed on enhancing safety, efficiency, and proficiency in the operating room. Whether you are new to robotic surgery or looking to refine your existing skills, this course provides a valuable opportunity to stay at the forefront of surgical innovation and improve patient outcomes.