SURGICAL ANATOMY UPDATES IN
MINIMAL INVASIVE GYNECOLOGICAL SURGEY (MIGS)
Announcing
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Surgical Anatomy Day Program
Scientific Program
08:30 – 09:00 — Registration
09:00 – 09:05 — Welcome & Course Opening (Prof.S.Elakhras)
09:05 – 09:20 — Introduction & Course Objectives (Prof. V. Tanos)
- Overview of MIGS and the importance of anatomical mastery
- Learning outcomes:
- Improved recognition of critical structures
- Enhanced surgical safety
- Proficiency in laparoscopic navigation
09:20 – 10:20 — Foundational Anatomy (Moderator: (Prof. S. Puntambekar) (Chairperons: Prof.V.Tanos, Prof.Sayed El Akhras, Prof.Hassan Shaker, Prof.Gamal Omera)
- a) Pelvic anatomy (2D & 3D perspectives):
- Uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes (Dr. P. Tanos) 10 min
- Ureters, bladder, urethra (Prof. K. Omar) 10 min
- Anatomy of the Colon and Rectum for gynecologists (Prof. S. Abdel-Halim) 15 min
- Pelvic floor and support structures (Prof. M. Hamed) 15 min
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b) Anatomical variations and implications for MIGS
- (Prof. S. Puntambekar) 20 min
10:20 – 11:20 — Applied Surgical Anatomy (Moderator: (Prof. S. Karambelas) (Chairpersons: Dr.R.Ibrahem, Dr.I.Argay, Prof.A Elsaman, Prof.M.Hamed, Prof.S.Karambelas)
- Surgical spaces and avascular planes (Prof. S. Karambelas) 20 min
- Pararectal and paravesical spaces
- Retropubic space (of Retzius)
- Dissection techniques for safe exposure(Prof. B. Rabischong) 20 min (via Zoom meeting)
- Identification of anatomical landmarks with laparoscopic view (Dr. I. Argay) 20 min
11:20 – 12:00 — Coffee Break
- Surgical spaces and avascular planes (Prof. S. Karambelas) 20 min
- Pararectal and paravesical spaces
- Retropubic space (of Retzius)
- Dissection techniques for safe exposure(Prof. B. Rabischong) 20 min (via Zoom meeting)
- Identification of anatomical landmarks with laparoscopic view (Dr. I. Argay) 20 min
12:00 – 13:00 — Safety in MIGS: Avoiding and Managing Complications (Moderator: (Prof. M. Hamed) (Chairpersons: A.Fawaz, Prof.K.Omar, Prof.Sh.abdelhakim, Prof.Mahrous)
- Urological complications of endometriosis surgery (Prof. K. Omar) 20 min
- Management of laparoscopic vascular complications (Prof. A. Abdelghaffar) 20 min
- Colorectal Perspectives in Endometriosis Surgery (Prof. K. Kamel) 20 min
13:00 – 14:30 — Advanced Anatomy for Complex Cases (Moderator: (Prof. S. Puntambekar) (Chairpersons: Prof.K.Elsheka, Prof.M.Ghaleb, Prof.M.Gebreil, Prof.A.Abdelaziz)
- Management of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) (Dr. Sayed El Akhras) 30 min
- Pre-operative pelvic plans and altered anatomy (Prof. S. Puntambekar) 30 min
- Nerve-sparing techniques and neuropelveology (Prof. B. Rabischong) 30 min (via Zoom)
- Innovative Egyptian thoughts for correction of major anomalies (Prof.A.Elsaman) 20min
- Panel-audience discussion 10 min
14:30 – 15:30 — Lunch Break
15:30 – 17:00 — Interactive Session: Managing Anatomical Challenges in MIGS (Moderator: (Dr. Sayed El Akhras) (Panel: (Chairpersons: M.Ghaleb, K.Omar, K.Kabil, Prof.S.Puntambekar)
- Teaching and discussing surgical strategies
- Dissection and anatomical exploration
- Management of complex anatomical challenges
Interactive Component:
Prof.V.Tanos, Prof.Sayed El Akhras, Prof.M.Hamed, S.Puntambekar, Prof.B.Rabischong, Prof.S.Karambelas, Prof.P.Tanos, Dr.I.Argay, Dr.M.Kandil
17:00 – 17:15 — Closing Remarks By Dr. Sayed El Akhras
By Dr. Sayed El Akhras
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Course Faculty

Dr. S. El Akhras
CEO, OMAM Hospital

Prof. V. Tanos
Scientic Director, OMAM Hospital & Nicosia University Medical School

Prof. M. Hamed
Professor of O&G, Ain Shams University, Chief Mentor GCTC
Faculty

Dr. S. El Akhras
CEO, Omam Hospital, Consultant NIGS Chief Mentor, GCTC

Prof. V. Tanos
Scientific Director, Omam Hospital Prof at Nicosia University Medical School

Prof. M. Hamed
Professor of O&G, Ain Shams University, Chief Mentor, GCTC

Prof. S. Karambelas
Head of Gynecology, CHU Brugmann, Brussels, Belgium

Prof. B. Rabischong
Former President, ESGE & Former President, ISON | France

Prof. K. Omar
Professor of urology, Ain Shams university

Dr. I. Argay
GESEA Educational Program Coordinator, ESGE Academy

Prof. K.Kamel

Prof. A. Abdel Aziz
Professor of Surgery, Ain Shams University

Prof. S. Puntambekar
India’s Leader in Laparoscopic & Robotic Gynecologic Oncology

Prof. SH. Abdel-Halim
Professor of General Surgery

Prof. A.Abdel Ghaffar
Associate Professor and Consultant of Vascular Surgery, Ain Shams University
Coordinator
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Prof. M. Kandil
Consultant of MIGS OMAM HOSPITAL