Educational activities

Learn. Network. Lead. - FIGO Word Congress 2025 Educational Activities

Join world-class experts for hands-on learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange.

As part of FIGO Cape Town 2025, we are offering an exclusive selection of pre-Congress workshops and hands-on simulation labs, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Why participate?

Browse the programme below and be sure to book your spot early! Spaces are limited and reserved on a first come, first served basis. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Interactive learning – step into high-tech simulation scenarios where you can practice life-saving skills in a safe, controlled setting.
Expert guidance – learn from leading professionals in gynaecology and obstetrics as you gain practical, hands-on experience.
Real-world application – react to real-time challenges in simulated clinical environments, preparing you for any situation that may arise in practice.

Spaces are limited and will be filled on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

The activities are only available to Congress registrants. LIMITED SPACES LEFT, REGISTER NOW!

Pre-Congress Offsite Workshops

4 October 2025 from 09:00 – 17:00

Basic knowledge for safe laparoscopic surgery

Topic: Benign surgery

Location: TBD

Key learning outcomes: Laparoscopic surgery offers fundamental benefits for the patients when compared to open surgery. Benign surgery and emergencies such as ectopic pregnancies or adnexal torsions should be managed laparoscopically. The acquisition of basic knowledge and skills is important as the knowledge of prevention and handling of complications.

The course is thought for gynecologists who want to start laparoscopic surgery or to deepen their knowledge in order to increase the safety for patient and surgeon.

Global surgery hackathon

Topic: Maternal fetal medicine

Location: TBD

Key learning outcomes: The session will create space for critical thinking & problem solving in response to global surgical challenges focusing on Gynecology & Obstetrics, especially in resource limited settings.

Participants will be equipped with the necessary insight and tools for strengthening surgical systems.

Invasive testing and intrauterine transfusion simulation workshop

Topic: Maternal fetal medicine

Location: TBD

Key learning outcomes: The aim of this workshop is to provide supervised simulation training on amniocentesis, chorionic villous sampling, cordocentesis and intrauterine transfusion. The intended outcome of simulation training is to enhance the skills and confidence of healthcare professionals performing the procedure. The workshop is aimed at registrars, obstetricians and fetal medicine fellows.

Diagnosis and repair of 3rd/4th degree obstetric tears - hands-on workshop with animal tissue

Topic: Clinical obstetrics

Location: TBD

Key learning outcomes: This hands-on workshop is essential for everyone involved in childbirth and the consequences of acute obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs). It is well known that doctors and midwives are failing to diagnose OASIs accurately, which has clinical and medicolegal implications. The aims are for the delegate to master tips and tricks for identifying OASIs, adopt a standardised classification, optimise repair techniques of the internal and external sphincter as well as rectal buttonhole tears.

Best practices in advanced obstetrical procedures for CS & PPH

Topic: Benign surgery

Location: TBD

Key learning outcomes: This workshop will review best operative practices in managing complicated Cesarean Section (CS) and severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), with a focus on resource-limited settings. Participants will understand strategies to troubleshoot complications during CS, improve knowledge & technical ability to surgically manage PPH through a series of simulation-based learning exercises on an intermediate-fidelity surgical simulator, and learn effective teaching strategies for the surgical setting.

Teach the breech: Hands on workshop for vaginal breech delivery

Topic: Clinical obstetrics

Location: TBD

Brief description and key learning outcomes: Vaginal breech delivery is safe and effective when essential training requirements are completed. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to assess the pelvis, how to induce and follow a patient in labor, how to deliver a breech baby, what are the maneuvers you might need, and tip & tricks of breech delivery.

Pre-Congress Onsite Workshops

4 October 2025 from 09:00 – 17:00

Hands-on Simulation Labs

5 October 2025 – 9 October 2025

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9:00 – 17:00	Basic knowledge for safe laparoscopic surgery Benign surgery Chairs: Joseph Njagi Bruno van Herendael Faculty: Ibrahim Alkatout: TBC Tsukasa Baba: TBC Khaled Neji: TBC Meghan Mcgrattan: TBC Ivo Meinhold-Heerlein: TBC Liselotte Mettler: TBC Mei-Yee Ng: TBC Filipa Osorio: TBC Viju Thomas: TBC Karen Wang: TBC Megan Wasson: TBC Felix Zeppernick: TBC	Hosted by: Division of Benign Surgery; MAS committee Room: Offsite venue 1
9:00 – 17:00	Global surgery hackathon Maternal fetal health Chair: Oluchi Mbamalau Speakers: Oluchi Mbamalau: Welcome and introduction by the Chair Mushi Matjila: Opening Address Salome Maswime: Innovations in Global Surgery and Gynecology Susan Fawcus: Strenthening surgical systems: lessons from South Africa Adeline Boatin: Scalable and sustainable approaches to safe surgial care Mary Kinney: Why a hackathon? Intoduction to procedures All: Breakout sessions Tracey Adams: Presentations by groups. Q&A from the judges and the audience All: Prize giving All: Reflection and vote of thanks	Hosted by: University of Cape Town Room: Offsite venue 2
9:00 – 17:00	Invasive testing and intrauterine transfusion simulation workshop Maternal fetal health Chair: Poovangela Naidoo Speakers: Poovangela Naidoo: Introduction to invasive testing Samantha Budhram: Amniocentesis, amniodrainage and twins Nadia Frank: Chorionic villous sampling Lou Pistorius: Cordocentesis and fetocide Poovangela Naidoo: The nitty gritty of intrauterine transfusion All: Simulation session	Hosted by: SaSUOG Room: Offsite venue 3
9:00 – 17:00	Diagnosis and repair of 3rd/4th degree obstetric tears – hands-on workshop with animal tissue Clinical obstetrics Chairs: Abdul Sultan Ranee Thakar Speakers: Abdul Sultan: Introduction Ranee Thakar: Applied Anatomy & Physiology Ranee Thakar: Endoanal ultrasound Abdul Sultan: Diagnosis of OASIS Ranee Thakar: Episiotomy Ranee Thakar: Repair of episiotomy (video) Abdul Sultan: Repair Techniques Abdul Sultan: Video on repair Abdul Sultan: Management of subsequent pregnancy Ranee Thakar: Complications of OASIS All: Q&A Abdul Sultan: Hands-on repair on pig sphincters Ranee Thakar: Hands-on repair on pig sphincters	Hosted by: N/A Room: Offsite venue 4
9:00 – 17:00	Best practices in advanced obstetrical procedures for CS & PPH Benign surgery Chair: Esther Chin: Introduction & Welcome from Chair, Introduction of Speakers Speakers: Chi Chiung Grace Chen: Didactic Presentation – “CS Techniques for Complex Situations – Tips & Tricks” Saroja Karki Pande: Didactic Presentation – “CS Techniques for Complex Situations – Tips & Tricks” David Ntirushwa: Didactic Presentation – “CS Techniques for Complex Situations – Tips & Tricks” John Varallo: Didactic Presentation – “CS Techniques for Complex Situations – Tips & Tricks” All: Q&A for “Complicated CS Techniques” Chi Chiung Grace Chen: Small Group Simulation-Based Learning – Complicated CS Techniques Saroja Karki Pande: Small Group Simulation-Based Learning – Complicated CS Techniques David Ntirushwa: Small Group Simulation-Based Learning – Complicated CS Techniques John Varallo: Small Group Simulation-Based Learning – Complicated CS Techniques Chi Chiung Grace Chen: Didactic Presentation – “PPH Surgical Management” Saroja Karki Pande: Didactic Presentation – “PPH Surgical Management” David Ntirushwa: Didactic Presentation – “PPH Surgical Management” John Varallo: Didactic Presentation – “PPH Surgical Management” All: Q&A for “PPH Surgical Management” John Varallo: Anesthesia & System-Based Considerations Chi Chiung Grace Chen: Putting It All Together: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies, Teamwork, Communication, Non-Technical Skills, & Readiness David Ntirushwa: Putting It All Together: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies, Teamwork, Communication, Non-Technical Skills, & Readiness Chi Chiung Grace Chen: Putting It All Together: Global Initiatives & The Future of Safe & Timely CS John Varallo: Putting It All Together: Global Initiatives & The Future of Safe & Timely CS All: Q&A for “Putting It All Together” Esther Chin: Conclusion & Debrief	Hosted by: McMaster University – Department of Ob/Gyn; Johns Hopkins University – School of Medicine; Global Surgery Foundation Room: Offsite venue 6
9:00 – 17:00	Teach the breech: Hands on workshop for vaginal breech delivery Clinical obstetrics Chair: TBC Speakers: TBC: Physiological birth process in the first and second stage of labor TBC: Vaginal examination in breech presentation TBC: Stagnation in the second stage of labor TBC: Recognition and management of shoulder dystocia TBC: Introduction	Hosted by: FIGO Room: Offsite venue 7
9:00 – 12:30	Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Maternal fetal health Chairs: Asma Khalil Ligita Jokubkiene Speakers: TBC: Setting the scene TBC: POCUS in women with abdominal pain and/or vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy – to cover normal intrauterine pregnancy, miscarriage, tubal ectopic pregnancy (ruptured/non-ruptured) TBC: Can POCUS improve perinatal and maternal outcomes? TBC: POCUS for pregnant women with threatened preterm labor All: Discussion TBC: POCUS for pregnant women with bleeding after fetal viability (>24 weeks) – previa, ablatio, PAS late second to third trimester TBC: POCUS for reassessment of fetal well-being (heart rate, amniotic fluid) Aris Papageorghiou: POCUS: Is there a role for AI? TBC: POCUS in managing women with pregnancy after previous caesarean section to cover: how to assess implantation site, caesarean scar pregnancies, management TBC: POCUS for assessment/treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (retained products, uterine rupture) TBC: POCUS in managing of retained products of conception after miscarriage/abortion -to include enhanced myometrial vascularity TBC: POCUS for symptomatic non-pregnant women presenting at the emergency department – to cover: ovarian torsion, corpus luteum bleeding, cyst rupture, myoma necrosis, pelvic inflammatory disease All: Discussion TBC: POCUS for cardiovascular evaluation at emergency room TBC: POCUS in outreach setting: opportunities and challenges TBC: POCUS during intrauterine device insertion (postpartum, gynecologic consultation) All: Practical training	Hosted by: N/A Room: Room 01
9:00 – 12:30	Integrating mental healthcare into maternal and child health services Maternal fetal health Chair: Simone Honikman Speakers: All: Welcome and introductions All: What makes Perinatal Mental Health important All: Overview of WHO guide for integrating perinatal mental health in Maternal and Childe Health services All: Case studies of integration All: Small group discussions on selected integration elements, feedback and synthesis All: Strategy for advocacy and change All: Useful resources and closure	Hosted by: N/A Room: Room 02
9:00 – 12:30	Masterclass in second stage skills Clinical obstetrics Chairs: Sophia Webster Alison Wright Speakers: TBC: Welcome – FIGO President TBC: Vacuum-assisted birth TBC: Forceps birth TBC: Q&A TBC: Odon-Assist TBC: Ultrasound in the second stage TBC: Q&A TBC: Impacted fetal head TBC: Breech birth TBC: Q&A TBC: Decision making in the second stage of labour TBC: Hands on stations – Station 1 – Vacuum-assisted birth TBC: Hands on stations – Station 2 – Rotational vacuum TBC: Hands on stations – Station 3 – Forceps birth TBC: Hands on stations – Station 4 – Odon assist TBC: Hands on stations – Station 5 – Impacted fetal head TBC: Hands on stations – Station 6 – Breech TBC: Closing remarks	Hosted by: FIGO Childbirth and PPH Committee; WATOG Room: Room 03
9:00 – 12:30	Tools for transformation in respectful maternity care: Innovation and technology for quality care Clinical obstetrics Chairs: Jezid Miranda Debra Pascali-Bonaro Speakers: Jezid Miranda: Introduction Debra Pascali-Bonaro: Introduction Michelle Skaer Therrien: Overview of simulations and innovations Dilys Walker: Simulation demonstration: Vertical birth Soo Downe: Hands-on activity: Human perspectives virtual reality: An immersive program that provides an opportunity to understand how women experience childbirth in a hospital setting Susanna Cohen: Hands-on activity: PRONTO: participants will engage participants in a highly realistic simulation experience that is proven to be impactful and effective for integrating skills Kimberly Calkins: Hands-on activity: PRONTO: participants will engage participants in a highly realistic simulation experience that is proven to be impactful and effective for integrating skills All: Break Michelle Skaer Therrien: Hands-on activity: Obstetric hemorrhage management with the NASG Shuchi Jain: Hands-on activity: Obstetric hemorrhage management with the NASG Lilia Khousnoutdinova: Hands-on activity: Exploration station Ondřej Šimetka: Hands-on activity: Exploration station Tara Van Dyke: Hands-on activity: Exploration station Michelle Skaer Therrien: Integration and application of skills – discussion and Q&A	Hosted by: International Childbirth Initiative; FIGO Health Systems Strengthening and Respectful Care Committee Room: Room 04
9:00 – 12:30	A guide to provide complete ART services Reproductive medicine Chairs: Ivonne Diaz Yamal Akira Iwase Jackline Akol C.N. Purandare Speakers: Nikhil Purandare: Introduction Elif Göknur Topçu: Working up a fertility patient: using the FIGO fertility passport All: Q&A Narendra Malhotra: Ultrasound and Fertility All: Q&A Louise Hull: Diagnosing Endometriosis. Endometriosis management in the infertile couple All: Q&A Jaideep Malhotra: Managing PCO: What is the evidence base? All: Q&A Louise Hull: Fertility Sparing Surgery All: Q&A Akira Iwase: Complex surgery made easy: Videos and practical advice All: Q&A Gerry Emerson: Setting up an ART Lab All: Q&A Rishma Pai: Stimulation protocols All: Q&A Laurie Henry: Fertility Preservation ‘When and How’ All: Q&A Dov Feldberg: PGT: is it all its cracked up to be All: Q&A Eytan Barnea: Early pregnancy scanning: From theory to practice All: Q&A Nikhil Purandare: Regulation in ART All: Q&A	Hosted by: FIGO REI Committee Room: Room 05
9:00 – 12:30	Dilation & evacuation: A workshop for clinicians wanting to expand their skillset Sexual and reproductive health and rights Chair: Bianca Stifani Speakers: All: Introductions Matthew Reeves: Making the case for D&E – Comparing the safety profile of D&E versus medication abortion All: Discussion Sarah Prager: Cervical preparation workshop – Station 1: for gestational ages 12-14 weeks Sierra Washington: Cervical preparation workshop – Station 2: for gestational ages 14-18 weeks Helena Paro: Cervical preparation workshop – Station 3: for gestational ages 18-20 weeks Hanna Teklu Gebregziabher: Cervical preparation workshop – Station 4: for gestational ages more than 20 weeks All: Break Bianca Stifani: Anesthesia options All: D&E instruments & technique discussion & simulation Bianca Stifani: Practical advice and partnership models for introducing this service in new settings All: Concluding discussion session	Hosted by: New York Medical College; Dupont Clinic; University of Washington; Hospital Central de Maputo; University of Uberlandia; St Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College Room: Room 06
9:00 – 12:30	Heavy menstrual bleeding, iron deficiency, pregnancy & the neonate: An intergenerational challenge Non-surgical gynaecology Chair: Malcolm Munro Speakers: Malcolm Munro: Introduction: Iron Deficiency, HMB and their Impact Women, Pregnancy and the Neonate: Framing the Issue Michelle Lavin: The physiology of iron, and the impact of iron deficiency on reproductive age girls and women Essam Othman: The prevalence of HMB, Iron Deficiency, and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Non-Pregnant Reproductive age women All: Panel and Audience Discussion Fionnuala McAuliffe: Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy – A preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality Michael Georgieff: The importance of anemia in pregnancy to fetal, neonatal, and infant neurodevelopmental outcomes All: Panel and Audience Discussion Kristen Matteson: The Causes of HMB and Their Diagnosis Michelle Lavin: How should we diagnose ID, IDA and other causes of Anemia? Hilary Critchley: Key concepts in the Treatment of HMB and Anemia Michelle Lavin: Key concepts in the Treatment of HMB and Anemia Malcolm Munro: Where are we with policy regarding HMB, ID, and Pregnancy All: Panel and Audience Discussion Yasushi Hirota-India: Group Meetings Ilza Monteiro: Group Meetings Rishma Pai: Group Meetings Jason Abbott: Reports from Breakout Groups All: Summary Discussion and Concluding Remarks	Hosted by: Committee on Menstrual Disorders and Related Health Impacts, Division of Maternal & Newborn Health Room: Room 07
9:00 – 12:30	Fundamentals in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology – from basics to practice Women’s cancer Chairs: Renato Moretti Marques Rosilene Jara Reis Myriam Perrotta Rodrigo Pinheiro Rosilene Jara Reis Audrey Tsunoda Georgia Cintra Georgia Cintra Rosilene Jara Reis Speakers: Audrey Tsunoda: Course introduction Rodrigo Pinheiro: Course introduction Jorge Lyra: Patient selection and positioning, team setup and ergonomy Georgia Cintra: Applied surgical anatomy revisited Marcelo Lontra: Energy sources – applications and limitations All: Discussion Myriam Perrotta: How to build a team for advanced surgery in challenging regions All: Discussion Bruno Azevedo: Pelvic Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Edited video – ICG Vanessa Alvarenga: Pelvic Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Edited video – Robot Leandro Resende: Pelvic Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Edited video – Blue dye All: Discussion Gustavo Jacob: Fluorescence technology – is it really usefull on a daily basis? All: Discussion Bruno Azevedo: Poll 1 – MIS can improve general surgical skills – true or false? All: Discussion Reitan Ribeiro: Tips and tricks from the gynecologic oncology expert to the beginner Bruno Azevedo: How can we prevent and manage surgical complications? – Vascular Jorge Lyra: How can we prevent and manage surgical complications? – Bowel Vanessa Alvarenga: How can we prevent and manage surgical complications? – Functional Reitan Ribeiro: How can we prevent and manage surgical complications? – Urinary All: Discussion Renato Moretti Marques: How do we integrate new technologies in limited resources settings? Lessons learned from an ECHO project All: Discussion	Hosted by: BSSO – Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology / IGCS – International Gynecologic Cancer Society Room: Room 08
9:00 – 12:30	FGM case training Benign surgery Chair: Maryam En-Nosse Speakers: TBC: Anatomy and function of the vulva TBC: Classification of FGM and WHO staging TBC: FGM Case Training: Introduce cases, show findings, define WHO FGM stage, discuss treatment options TBC: Health risks, individual coping, complications, communication with survivors Maryam En-Nosse: Introduction Jasmine Abdulcadir: TBC Isabel Runge: TBC Leonie Wohlklang: TBC	Hosted by: Division of benign surgery; MAS committee Room: Room 09
14:00 – 17:30	Twin and multiple pregnancies Maternal fetal health Chair: TBC Speakers: TBC: Welcome and Introduction TBC: Prenatal screening and Diagnosis of Aneuploidy in Twin Pregnancy TBC: Assessment of Fetal Growth and Fetal Growth Restriction in Twins TBC: Discussion TBC: Maternal Complications in Multifetal Pregnancies TBC: Management of Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancies TBC: Discussion TBC: Complications in Monochorionic Twins TBC: Timing and Mode of Delivery (Elective and Indicated) TBC: Discussion TBC: Case Discussion	Hosted by: N/A Room: Room 01
14:00 – 17:30	Empowering maternal health through the FIGO pregnancy passport Maternal fetal health Chairs: Graeme Smith: Introduction of the FIGO Pregnancy Passport Liona Poon: Introduction of the FIGO Pregnancy Passport Sumaiya Adam: Feasibility Liona Poon: Feasibility Sumaiya Adam: Implementation projects Lina Bergman: Implementation projects Liona Poon Graeme Smith Sumaiya Adam Lina Bergman Speakers: Graeme Smith: Pregnancy complications and future cardiovascular disease Liona Poon: Introducing the FIGO Pregnancy passport Graeme Smith: Maternal postpartum health clinic and the postpartum record in Canada All: Panel Discussion Sumaiya Adam: Patient perspective in South Africa Simeon Turatsinze: Health care workers experience in Rwanda Nicole Wallin: Patient perspective in Sweden Patient Patient: Patients’ stories All: Panel Discussion Valerie Guinto: Implementation in the Philippines Nicole Wallin: Implementation in Sweden Fionnuala Mcauliffe: Implementation in Ireland Hema Divakar: Implementation in India Seval Erdinc: Implementation in Turkey Hannele Laivouri: Randomized controlled trials on FIGO Pregnancy Passport in LMIC and HIC Jane Hirst: Randomized controlled trials on FIGO Pregnancy Passport in LMIC and HIC Liona Poon: Structured introduction of FIGO Pregnancy Passport in healthcare systems All: Panel discussion Lina Bergman: Summary and future directions	Hosted by: University of Gothenburg; Stellenbosch University Room: Room 02
14:00 – 17:30	Transvaginal cervical cerclage: Improving technique Clinical obstetrics Speakers: TBC: Cervical cerclage insertion technique TBC: Indications for cervical cerclage and pre-operative management TBC: Questions and answer session TBC: Simulation: Cervical cerclage technique practise using simulators	Hosted by: King’s College London Room: Room 03
14:00 – 17:30	Clinical cases and emerging innovations in obstetric medicine Clinical obstetrics Chairs: Lizemarie Wium: Interactive Cases in Obstetric Medicine Part 1 – Typical Cases Seen in LMICs Amanda Beech: Interactive Cases in Obstetric Medicine Part 2 Speakers: Jarrod Zamparini: Introduction / What is Obstetric Medicine Amanda Beech: Models for Collaborative Care: How do Obstetric Medicine and MFM work most effectively together to provide the best care? The Australian Model Stefan Kane: Models for Collaborative Care: How do Obstetric Medicine and MFM work most effectively together to provide the best care? The Australian Model Charlotte Frise: Models for Collaborative Care: How do Obstetric Medicine and MFM work most effectively together to provide the best care? The UK Model Mandish Dhanjal: Models for Collaborative Care: How do Obstetric Medicine and MFM work most effectively together to provide the best care? The UK Model Amanda Beech: Interactive Cases in Obstetric Medicine Part 2 Jarrod Zamparini: Closing	Hosted by: Society of Obstetric Medicine South Africa (SOOMSA); International Society of Obstetric Medicine (ISOM); Society of Obstetric Medicine Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ); North American Society of Obstetric Medicine (NASOM); Macdonald Obstetric Medicine Society (MOMS) Room: Room 04
14:00 – 17:30	Reducing global burden of MMR – Preventive approach in low resource setting Clinical obstetrics Chairs: Dilip Kumar Dutta: Introduction to IAOG and Global Burden of MMR Shivani Jha: Brief – An Asian Overlook & Strategies to Reduce MMR Maninder Ahuja: New Scoring Technique to Diagnose and Manage Uterine Atony during Emergency / Elective LSCS SK Zinnat Nasreen: Hands on/Video Workshop to Manage a Case of Uterine Atony by Implementing Uterus Saving Surgical Approach Nandita Palshetkar: Panel Discussion – Reducing global burden of MMR – Preventive approach in low resource setting Basab Mukharjee: Identifying and Managing a case of Placenta Accreta in A Rural Setting – a Preventive Surgical and Medical Approach Karishma Kirti: Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Maternal Health Laila Arjumand Banu: Making Abortion Safe Mumtaz Sanghamita: Modified technique of normal vaginal delivery to prevent third stage complications in a Low Resource Setting (10min) Bimal Raj: Concluding Note Dilip Kumar Dutta Indranil Dutta Speakers: Indranil Dutta: Introduction to IAOG and Global Burden of MMR Priyankur Ray: Introduction to IAOG and Global Burden of MMR Priyankur Ray: Brief – An Asian Overlook & Strategies to Reduce MMR Dilip Kumar Dutta: New Scoring Technique to Diagnose and Manage Uterine Atony during Emergency / Elective LSCS Mriganka Mouli Saha: Hands on/Video Workshop to Manage a Case of Uterine Atony by Implementing Uterus Saving Surgical Approach Basab Mukharjee: Panel Discussion – Reducing global burden of MMR – Preventive approach in low resource setting Tanay Chakravarty: Identifying and Managing a case of Placenta Accreta in A Rural Setting – a Preventive Surgical and Medical Approach Rohan Palshetkar: Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Maternal Health Hafizur Rahman: Making Abortion Safe Indranil Dutta: Modified technique of normal vaginal delivery to prevent third stage complications in a Low Resource Setting (10min) Nayan Sarkar: Concluding Note	Hosted by: Indian Academy of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Room: Room 05
14:00 – 17:30	Safe abortion provision in all trimesters Sexual and reproductive health and rights Speakers: TBC: Introduction and methodology TBC: Global context (laws and public health implications) TBC: Counseling in pregnancy options TBC: First trimester abortion: Medication abortion, Pain management, follow up, self management (theory and practical case) TBC: First trimester abortion: surgical management MVA technique, complication prevention and management, hands on practice with models TBC: After first trimester abortion TBC: Post abortion contraception	Hosted by: FIGO Safe Abortion committee, WHO, IPAS, DKT Room: Room 06
14:00 – 17:30	Masterclass in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology: Essential tools and skills for success Non-surgical gynaecology Chairs: Yasmin Jayasinghe Gabriele Tridenti Speakers: Jane MacDougall: Fireside chat with audience participation:Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Priorities in Africa Paul Wood: Fireside chat with audience participation:Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Priorities in Africa Yasmin Jayasinghe: Introduction and housekeeping Gabriele Tridenti: Introduction and housekeeping Marisa Labovsky: Introduction to paediatric and adolescent gynaecology: How to talk to Generation Alpha and Z All: Q&A Angela G. Sison-Aguilar: Period poverty : Economic Barrier or Sociocultural? Managing unmet needs of young women with heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmennorrhoea All: Q&A Nichole Tyson: Long Acting Reversible Contraception in adolescents- use above and beyond contraception All: Q&A Judith Simms Cendan: How to manage sexual abuse and deliver trauma-informed care All: Q&A Zuzani Niznanska: Spot Diagnoses Vulval skin conditions in children All: Q&A Ani Amelia Zainuddin: Management of amenorrhoea and pubertal induction All: Q&A Anna Torres: How to set up a paediatric gynaecology program All: Q&A All: Q&A Susan Adongo: PAG priorities in Africa Bashir Isaak: PAG priorities in Africa Yasmin Jayasinghe: FIGIJ Pecha Kucha style rapid fire session: FIGIJ mission values goals and committees Gabriele Tridenti: FIGIJ Pecha Kucha style rapid fire session: FIGIJ Bursary Program Judith Simms Cendan: FIGIJ Pecha Kucha style rapid fire session: FIGIJ Advocacy publications	Hosted by: International Federation of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Room: Room 07
14:00 – 17:30	Mastering colposcopy through clinical cases: From simple to complex Women’s cancer Speakers: TBC: Introduction Vesna Kesic: Colposcopy in low grade and high-grade lesion Mario Preti: Vulvar colposcopy All: Cases 1-8 TBC: Conclusion	Hosted by: European federation of Colposcopy Room: Room 08
14:00 – 17:30	Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy theory and hands on Benign surgery Chair: Stefano Bettocchi Speakers: Anneli Linnamägi: Introduction Amal Drizi: The pittfalls of the Empty Uterus: Emphasis on Diagnosis All: Q&A Emmanuel Nzau: Handling Vaginoscopy and Uterine Entry All: Q&A Dusan Djocovic: The SONOMIGS or combination of Ultrasound and hysteroscopy All: Q&A Adel Sedrati: The hysteroscopic treatment of Cesarean scar All: Q&A All: Hands-on on models Stefano .Bettocchi: Conclusion	Hosted by: International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy Accreditation VZW Room: Room 09

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15:15 – 17:30	Ultrasound in delivery room Clinical Obstetrics Chairs: Nelson Aguilar Ana Bianchi Speakers: Ana Bianchi: Method of ultrasound examination and image optimization Nelson Aguilar: Prelabor evaluation of placenta,amniotic fluid and umbilical cord Christopher Lees: Ultrasound assessment of intrapartum fetal wellbeing Nelson Aguilar: Intrapartum doppler studies Tullio Ghi: Ultrasound pelvimetry Christopher Lees: Assessment of fetal presentation and position Ana Bianchi: Ultrasound measurements in labor Tullio Ghi: Ultrasound examination after delivery	Hosted by: FECOLSOG, FLASOG Room: Room 10

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15:15 – 17:30

Ultrasound in delivery room

Clinical Obstetrics

Chairs:

Nelson Aguilar
Ana Bianchi

Speakers:

Ana Bianchi: Method of ultrasound examination and image optimization
Nelson Aguilar: Prelabor evaluation of placenta,amniotic fluid and umbilical cord
Christopher Lees: Ultrasound assessment of intrapartum fetal wellbeing
Nelson Aguilar: Intrapartum doppler studies
Tullio Ghi: Ultrasound pelvimetry
Christopher Lees: Assessment of fetal presentation and position
Ana Bianchi: Ultrasound measurements in labor
Tullio Ghi: Ultrasound examination after delivery

Hosted by:

FECOLSOG, FLASOG

Room:

Room 10

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8:30 – 10:45	Sonographic findings in endometriosis Urogynaecology Chair: Jörg Keckstein Faculty: Caterina Exacoustos Gernot Hudelist Haral Krentel Sebastian Schäfer Speakers: All: Enzian Classification: A shared language for diagnosticians and surgeons—key implications for ultrasonographers, radiologists, and gynecologists All: Ovarian Endometriosis: Just the tip of the iceberg! All: Impact of Precision Diagnostics: Shaping indications and techniques for surgical approaches. All: Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Bowel and posterior compartment All: Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Anterior compartment. All: Conservative vs. Radical Therapy: Tailoring treatment strategies All: Adenomyosis Variants: Forms, symptom impact, and therapeutic options	Hosted by: MAS committee Room: Room 10
15:15 – 17:30	Endoscopic suturing Urogynaecology Chair: Megan Wasson Faculty: Ibrahim Alkatout Meghan Mcgrattan Mei-Yee Ng Filipa Osorio Viju Thomas Karen Wang Felix Zeppernick	Hosted by: MAS committee Room: Room 10

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8:30 – 10:45

Sonographic findings in endometriosis

Urogynaecology

Chair:

Jörg Keckstein

Faculty:

Caterina Exacoustos
Gernot Hudelist
Haral Krentel
Sebastian Schäfer

Speakers:

All: Enzian Classification: A shared language for diagnosticians and surgeons—key implications for ultrasonographers,
radiologists, and gynecologists
All: Ovarian Endometriosis: Just the tip of the iceberg!
All: Impact of Precision Diagnostics: Shaping indications and techniques for surgical approaches.
All: Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Bowel and posterior compartment
All: Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Anterior compartment.
All: Conservative vs. Radical Therapy: Tailoring treatment strategies
All: Adenomyosis Variants: Forms, symptom impact, and therapeutic options

Hosted by:

MAS committee

Room:

Room 10

15:15 – 17:30

Endoscopic suturing

Urogynaecology

Chair:

Megan Wasson

Faculty:

Ibrahim Alkatout
Meghan Mcgrattan
Mei-Yee Ng
Filipa Osorio
Viju Thomas
Karen Wang
Felix Zeppernick

Hosted by:

MAS committee

Room:

Room 10

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8:30 – 10:45	Manual vacuum aspiration: Abortion services in outpatient settings Urogynaecology Speakers: Matthew Reeves: Module 1: Overview of Ipas Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) technology Paul Blumenthal: Module 2: Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) compared to other methods Jody Steinauer: Module 3: Uterine evacuation procedure in outpatient settings Sarah Prager: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Assembly, Disassembly, Processing and Storage Paul Blumenthal: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Procedure practicum Alfonso Carrera: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Procedure practicum Jody Steinauer: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Procedure practicum Laura Gil: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: Managing bleeding Matthew Reeves: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: Paracervical blocks All: Q&A Matthew Reeves: Final Remarks	Hosted by: DKT WomanCare; DuPont Clinic; Stanford University; UCSF Bixby Center; Marie Stopes Mexico Room: Room 10
15:15 – 17:30	Point-of-care ultrasound in obstetrics: Practical use cases, AI functionality, and feasibility Urogynaecology Chair: Lisa Noguchi Speakers: Lisa Noguchi: Introduction to POCUS and pathways to clinical impact Luis Gadama: Clinical use cases of POCUS, with a focus on low-resource settings Jeffrey Stringer: Artificial intelligence functionality: evidence and future directions Matthew Reeves: Demonstration of non-AI POCUS device Jeffrey Stringer: Demonstration of AI-enabled device All: Q&A Luis Gadama: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices Gashema Hertier: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices Lisa Noguchi: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices Matthew Reeves: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices Jean Damscene Rukundo: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices Elizabeth Stringer: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices Jeffrey Stringer: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices	Hosted by: Jhpiego/JHU; UNC Room: Room 10

Time

Session

More details

8:30 – 10:45

Manual vacuum aspiration: Abortion services in outpatient settings

Urogynaecology

Speakers:

Matthew Reeves: Module 1: Overview of Ipas Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) technology
Paul Blumenthal: Module 2: Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) compared to other methods
Jody Steinauer: Module 3: Uterine evacuation procedure in outpatient settings
Sarah Prager: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Assembly, Disassembly, Processing and Storage
Paul Blumenthal: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Procedure practicum
Alfonso Carrera: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Procedure practicum
Jody Steinauer: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: MVA Procedure practicum
Laura Gil: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: Managing bleeding
Matthew Reeves: Module 4: Hands-on practicum: Paracervical blocks
All: Q&A
Matthew Reeves: Final Remarks

Hosted by:

DKT WomanCare; DuPont Clinic; Stanford University; UCSF Bixby Center; Marie Stopes Mexico

Room:

Room 10

15:15 – 17:30

Point-of-care ultrasound in obstetrics: Practical use cases, AI functionality, and feasibility

Urogynaecology

Chair:

Lisa Noguchi

Speakers:

Lisa Noguchi: Introduction to POCUS and pathways to clinical impact
Luis Gadama: Clinical use cases of POCUS, with a focus on low-resource settings
Jeffrey Stringer: Artificial intelligence functionality: evidence and future directions
Matthew Reeves: Demonstration of non-AI POCUS device
Jeffrey Stringer: Demonstration of AI-enabled device
All: Q&A
Luis Gadama: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices
Gashema Hertier: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices
Lisa Noguchi: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices
Matthew Reeves: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices
Jean Damscene Rukundo: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices
Elizabeth Stringer: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices
Jeffrey Stringer: Rotating stations with hands-on practice with different POCUS devices

Hosted by:

Jhpiego/JHU; UNC

Room:

Room 10

Time	Session	More details
8:30 – 10:45	Gynaecological ultrasound: Hands-on with 3D ultrasound volumes Urogynaecology Chair: Dalene Barnard Speakers: Idriss Zahiri: Introduction – manipulating a 3D ultrasound volume Renardo Lourens: Normal and abnormal pelvic floor Igno Siebert: Ultrasound and infertility Douglas Dumbrill: Is the pregnancy failing or not?	Hosted by: SASUOG Room: Room 10
15:15 – 17:30	Hands on IVF clinic workshop Urogynaecology Chairs: Edgar Mocanu Nikhil Purandare Speakers: Nikhil Purandare: Introduction Nandita Palshetkar: Station 1: Setting up a clinic: the basics Jacqueline Chung: Station 2: Diagnostic hysteroscopy Edgar Mocanu: Station 3: Hysteroscopic Polyp Morcellation Louise Hull: Station 4: Ovum Pickup Rohan Palshetkar: Station 5: Embryo Transfer	Hosted by: FIGO REI Committee Room: Room 10

Time

Session

More details

8:30 – 10:45

Gynaecological ultrasound: Hands-on with 3D ultrasound volumes

Urogynaecology

Chair:

Dalene Barnard

Speakers:

Idriss Zahiri: Introduction – manipulating a 3D ultrasound volume
Renardo Lourens: Normal and abnormal pelvic floor
Igno Siebert: Ultrasound and infertility
Douglas Dumbrill: Is the pregnancy failing or not?

Hosted by:

SASUOG

Room:

Room 10

15:15 – 17:30

Hands on IVF clinic workshop

Urogynaecology

Chairs:

Edgar Mocanu
Nikhil Purandare

Speakers:

Nikhil Purandare: Introduction
Nandita Palshetkar: Station 1: Setting up a clinic: the basics
Jacqueline Chung: Station 2: Diagnostic hysteroscopy
Edgar Mocanu: Station 3: Hysteroscopic Polyp Morcellation
Louise Hull: Station 4: Ovum Pickup
Rohan Palshetkar: Station 5: Embryo Transfer

Hosted by:

FIGO REI Committee

Room:

Room 10

Time	Session	More details
8:30 – 10:45	Family planning person-centered simulations: Complicated IUD placement and removal Urogynaecology Chairs: Kimberly Calkins Susanna Cohen Renae Stafford Dilys Walker Speakers: Susanna Cohen: Activity 1: Introductions and Orientation to Simulation, value in targeting family planning “Know-Do-Gap” with person-centered simulation training, with overview of low-tech and low-cost simulator tools used in FP Dilys Walker: Activity 1: Introductions and Orientation to Simulation, value in targeting family planning “Know-Do-Gap” with person-centered simulation training, with overview of low-tech and low-cost simulator tools used in FP All: Activity 2: Experiential Simulation Experience: Participant-based Family Planning simulation and participatory Renae Stafford: Activity 3 – Global application and opportunities for FP simulation training and capacity building Kimberly Calkins: Activity 4- Q&A and Wrap up Mikaela Koch: Activity 4- Q&A and Wrap up	Hosted by: PRONTO International; EngenderHealth; University of Utah, ASCENT Center; University of California, San Francisco, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health Room: Room 10

Time

Session

More details

8:30 – 10:45

Family planning person-centered simulations: Complicated IUD placement and removal

Urogynaecology

Chairs:

Kimberly Calkins
Susanna Cohen
Renae Stafford
Dilys Walker

Speakers:

Susanna Cohen: Activity 1: Introductions and Orientation to Simulation, value in targeting family planning “Know-Do-Gap” with
person-centered simulation training, with overview of low-tech and low-cost simulator tools used in FP
Dilys Walker: Activity 1: Introductions and Orientation to Simulation, value in targeting family planning “Know-Do-Gap” with
person-centered simulation training, with overview of low-tech and low-cost simulator tools used in FP
All: Activity 2: Experiential Simulation Experience: Participant-based Family Planning simulation and participatory
Renae Stafford: Activity 3 – Global application and opportunities for FP simulation training and capacity building
Kimberly Calkins: Activity 4- Q&A and Wrap up
Mikaela Koch: Activity 4- Q&A and Wrap up

Hosted by:

PRONTO International; EngenderHealth; University of Utah, ASCENT Center; University of California, San Francisco, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health

Room:

Room 10

Book your place today

Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to enhance your knowledge and network with global experts.

Exciting educational opportunities await!

As part of FIGO Cape Town 2025, we are offering an exclusive selection of pre-Congress workshops and hands-on simulation labs, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Why participate?

Pre-Congress workshops

Engage in focused, interactive seminars offering a deep dive into specialised topics. Some workshops even include a hands-on experience to maximise learning.

When? Saturday 4 October 2025
Where? Workshops take place both on-site at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and at off-site venues such as local hospitals, universities, and simulation centres. FIGO will provide return transport from the convention centre to off-site locations.

Highlights include:

Teach the breech – hosted by the World Association of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology (WATOG) and the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) – hosted by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)
Safe abortion in all trimesters – hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), Ipas, DKT WomanCare and the FIGO Committee on Safe Abortion
Global surgery hackathon – hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT)

For more details and to explore the full line-up of pre-Congress workshops, view the programme at a glance.

Hands-on simulation labs

Step into the world of immersive learning with cutting-edge simulation labs. These hands-on experiences allow you to practice gynaecologic surgical procedures and react to real-life obstetric scenarios in a high-tech, simulated environment.

When? Sunday 5 – Thursday 9 October 2025
Where? On-site at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

Highlights include:

Gynaecological ultrasound: hands-on with 3D ultrasound volumes – hosted by the South African Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SASUOG)
Sonographic findings in endometriosis – hosted by the FIGO Committee on Minimal Access Surgery
Hands on IVF clinic workshop – hosted by the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility

For more details and to explore the full list of hands-on simulation labs, visit the programme at a glance.

Registration fees

Don’t wait – register early to take advantage of discounted rates and guarantee your place!

All fees listed below are displayed in United States Dollar (USD) and exclude South African VAT at 15%.

Activity	Early registration fee (USD excl. VAT) Until 4 June 2025	Late registration fee (USD excl. VAT) From 5 June 2025
On-site pre-Congress workshop	$ 75.00	$ 85.00
Off-site pre-Congress workshop	$ 130.00	$ 140.00
Hands-on simulation lab	$ 50.00	$ 60.00

Book your place today

Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to enhance your knowledge and network with global experts. Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!

As part of FIGO Cape Town 2025, we are organising additional educational activities such as pre-Congress workshops and hands-on
simulation labs that require pre-registration for an additional fee. You must be registered to the Congress in order to purchase a ticket for
an educational activity.

Spaces for each educational activity are limited and registration will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

Registration for educational activities will be available soon via the online registration booking form.

Pre-Congress workshops

Focused and interactive seminars that offer attendees a deep-dive into a specific area of interest, some of which offer hands-on experience.

Pre-Congress workshops take place on Saturday 4 October 2025. Some take place on-site at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, others take place at off-site venues such as local hospitals, universities or simulation centres. FIGO will arrange return transport from the Cape Town International Convention Centre to the off-site venues.

Hands-on simulation labs

Immersive learning experiences offer the opportunity to practice gynaecologic surgical procedures and react and respond to obstetric scenarios in a life-like simulated environment.

Hands on simulation labs take place on-site at the Cape Town International Convention Centre between Sunday 5 – Thursday 9 October 2025.

Registration fees for educational activities

All fees listed below are displayed in United States Dollar (USD) and exclude South African VAT at 15%.

Activity	Early registration fee (USD excl. VAT) Until 4 June 2025	Late registration fee (USD excl. VAT) From 5 June 2025
On-site pre-Congress workshop	$ 75.00	$ 85.00
Off-site pre-Congress workshop	$ 130.00	$ 140.00
Hands-on simulation lab	$ 50.00	$ 60.00

Educational activities

Educational activities

Learn. Network. Lead. - FIGO Word Congress 2025 Educational Activities

Why participate?

Pre-Congress Offsite Workshops

4 October 2025 from 09:00 – 17:00

Pre-Congress Onsite Workshops

4 October 2025 from 09:00 – 17:00

Hands-on Simulation Labs

5 October 2025 – 9 October 2025

Basic knowledge for safe laparoscopic surgery

Benign surgery

Hosted by:

Room:

Global surgery hackathon

Maternal fetal health

Hosted by:

Room:

Invasive testing and intrauterine transfusion simulation workshop

Maternal fetal health

Hosted by:

Room:

Diagnosis and repair of 3rd/4th degree obstetric tears – hands-on workshop with animal tissue

Clinical obstetrics

Hosted by:

Room:

Best practices in advanced obstetrical procedures for CS & PPH

Benign surgery

Hosted by:

Room:

Teach the breech: Hands on workshop for vaginal breech delivery

Clinical obstetrics

Hosted by:

Room:

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Maternal fetal health

Hosted by:

Room:

Integrating mental healthcare into maternal and child health services

Maternal fetal health

Hosted by:

Room:

Masterclass in second stage skills

Clinical obstetrics

Hosted by:

Room:

Tools for transformation in respectful maternity care: Innovation and technology for quality care

Clinical obstetrics

Hosted by:

Room:

A guide to provide complete ART services

Reproductive medicine

Hosted by:

Room:

Dilation & evacuation: A workshop for clinicians wanting to expand their skillset

Sexual and reproductive health and rights

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Room:

Heavy menstrual bleeding, iron deficiency, pregnancy & the neonate: An intergenerational challenge

Non-surgical gynaecology

Hosted by:

Room:

Fundamentals in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology – from basics to practice

Women’s cancer

Hosted by:

Room:

FGM case training

Benign surgery

Hosted by:

Room:

Twin and multiple pregnancies

Maternal fetal health

Hosted by:

Room:

Empowering maternal health through the FIGO pregnancy passport

Maternal fetal health

Hosted by:

Room:

Transvaginal cervical cerclage: Improving technique

Clinical obstetrics