The 2023 Sixth International Multidisciplinary Forum on Gynecological Oncology and Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Diseases, co-sponsored by West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University and Sichuan International Medical Exchange & Promotion Association (SCIMEA), organized by the Sichuan Provincial Quality Control Center for of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sichuan Provincial Quality Control Center for Pelvic Floor Diseases, and the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA, and co-organized by the AME Publishing Company, was held in Chengdu from June 12 to 18, 2023.

The forum has invited many domestic and overseas top experts and scholars in the field of gynecologic oncology and gynecologic pelvic floor, and they brought the cutting-edge knowledge and diagnostic and therapeutic experience of gynecologic oncology and gynecologic pelvic floor through thematic lectures and on-site surgical demonstration, etc. in a combination of online and offline methods.

Opening ceremony

Prof. Niu Xiaoyu from West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, chairman of the conference, presides over the opening ceremony.

Prof. Niu Xiaoyu firstly expressed her warm welcome to all the leaders, experts as well as peers from the department of obstetrics and gynecology who participated in the conference on site or online. She said she was very pleased to welcome the 2023 Sixth International Multidisciplinary Forum on Gynecological Oncology and Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Diseases, which aims to further strengthen the communication and learning between scholars in western China and international scholars, to promote the development of obstetrics and gynecology related specialties in western China, and to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic oncology and female pelvic floor dysfunction diseases. She hoped that everyone can work together to contribute to the health of women. She also thanked everyone for their concern and care for West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University. Finally, she wished the conference a complete success. 

Prof. Peng Zhilan from West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University delivers a speech.

Prof. Peng Zhilan expressed her warm welcome to the participants in her speech. She hoped that through this conference, we can exchange and learn from each other, and under the guidance of experts and professors, we can improve the discipline construction and make greater contributions to women's health. She also wished the conference a complete success.

 Prof. Huang Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee of West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University delivers a speech.

Huang Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee of West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, expressed his thanks to all the experts and peers for their long-term support for and their dedication to the development of the cause of obstetrics and gynecology.  He hoped that through this forum, the prevention and treatment of gynecological oncology and pelvic floor dysfunction diseases could be improved, and that everyone could work together to further promote the talent training and scientific research in the field of gynecology. Finally, he wished this conference a complete success!

GPM award ceremony 

Winners of the 3rd Elite Cup International Gynecologic Surgery Video Competition

First prize winners

Fabio Barra, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy

Gu Dingxian, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital

Second prize winners

Feng Dan, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital

Wei Yan, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital

Li Yan, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital

Third prize winners

Peng Xue, Deyang People's Hospital

Xie Cong, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital

Xu Ning, Chengdu First People's Hospital

Zhou Juan, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University

Wei Guobin, West China Guang’an Hospital of Sichuan University 

Brilliant lectures

Prof. Susie Lau: Robotic Cytoreduction of Ovarian Cancer

Prof. Susie Lau from McGill University, Canada, firstly by briefed the fundamentals of robotic cytoreduction of ovarian cancer by reviewing of a large number of literature. She noted that the integration of robotic technology into the surgical management of patients with ovarian cancer appears to be feasible for well-triaged patients, and can increase patients’ survival rate and improve perioperative outcomes. Satisfactory tumor regression remains the surgical goal, and future studies should clarify which patients are best suited for minimally invasive tumor reduction surgery. She then shared her experience and tips on the management of robotic intermediate cytoreduction, robotic diaphragmatic resection, and robotic left para-aortic tumor reduction surgery for recurrent cancers in conjunction with several surgical videos. Finally, she hoped that in the future, guidelines for selecting patients for the MIS/robotic platform could be developed to enable better guidance for tumor reduction.

Prof. Isabela Scheibner: The Pelvic Floor Diagnosis in the Urogynaecological Outpatient 

Prof. Isabela Scheibner from Aschaffenburg Hospital in Germany firstly introduced the ecological  diagnostic methodology of urinary system: (1) collection of history using a standardized questionnaire; (2) gynecological examination, ancillary investigations, palpation, and ultrasound of the pelvic floor; (3) objectification of urination manifestations with urination recordings; (4) urodynamic examination; (5) diagnosis according to international standards; and (6) entry of results into a database that allows for continuous assessment of outcomes. She then elaborated on performing gynecological examination and ultrasound with an empty or full bladder, as well as urodynamic examination, and analyzed the results. She emphasized the importance of adequate communication with the patient during the consultation, determining the treatment with the patient, keeping accurate and complete records, and agreeing on the schedule of follow-up examinations.

Prof. Marek Jantos: Diagnosis and Treatment of Intractable Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain refers to any chronic pain that can cause pain in the area below the umbilicus and above the thigh. Prof. Marek Jantos of the Behavioural Medicine Institute of Australia emphatically introduced the use of pain mapping in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain. He said that pain mapping can localize the site of pain occurrence, quantify the severity of pain, determine the nature of pain (e.g., burning, tingling), can identify the muscular origin of pain, emphasize the role of peripheral mechanisms of pain, guide treatment based on the results of the distribution of the patient's pain, establish a practical pathway to resolve the pain, and provide an objective means of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Prof. Marek Jantos' meticulous explanation helped us to have a clearer understanding of the use of pain mapping.

Prof. Hua Keqin: Strategies of Single-Port Laparoscopic Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Obstructive Reproductive Tract Malformations

Prof. Hua Keqin from Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University firstly led us to review the development history of single-port laparoscopy, introduced the current development and advantages of single-port laparoscopy, and then shared her surgical experience and skills with the data and surgical videos of rare cases of obstructive reproductive tract malformations preserving fertility. The surgeries included single-port laparoscopic residual angle hysterectomy, single-port laparoscopic bilateral uterine fusion, and so on. Prof. Hua and her team's exquisite surgical operations were admired by the participants who expressed that they had gained a lot of benefits. Finally, Prof. Hua summarized the advantages and experience of single-port laparoscopy, which deepened everyone's impression and understanding.

Prof. Liu Kaijiang: The Technical Improvement and Related Problem of Fertility Preserving Surgery for Cervical Cancer 

Prof. Liu Kaijiang from Renji Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine firstly introduced the indications and contraindications of fertility preservation surgery for patients with cervical cancer, emphasizing that preoperative evaluation is very crucial and the least easy to evaluate is the absence of infiltration phenomenon above the internal cervical orifice. He then shared the technical points of fertility preservation in patients with cervical cancer and the improvements made by his team, including lymph node dissection, uterine artery preservation, paracentesis, management of the vagina and cervical canal, safe distances between the incision margins of the cervical canal lesions, vaginal-uterine anastomosis, cervical cerclage and timing, and postoperative pregnancy. He stressed that the key to fertility preservation surgery in patients with cervical cancer is the management of the uterine isthmus, which is the key to surgical success, pregnancy outcome and oncologic outcome.

Prof. Xia Zhao: Fine Anatomy and Surgical Techniques of Radical Hysterectomy

Prof. Zhao Xia from West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University explained the anatomical points of many cervical surgeries with clear pictures of pelvic tissue anatomy, and then demonstrated the key points and techniques of radical hysterectomy with surgical videos, emphasizing the need to avoid organ damage during the operation. Prof. Zhao said that radical hysterectomy should focus on the patient's prognosis and the treatment effect. Pelvic anatomy is of great significance, and Prof. Zhao's wonderful explanation helped us have a deeper impression of the essentials of radical hysterectomy.

The hosts

Highlights of the scene

          The election of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA

The election of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA was arranged during the conference, which was hosted by Prof. Qi Xiaorong from West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University.

Mr. Tong Yubo, Director of Academic Conference Affairs Department of SCIMEA, organized the election.

As a result, Prof. Wang Ping was elected as the chairman of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA.

Eight experts including Hu Huiquan, Li Zhengyu, Wang Dan, Wang Yifeng, Xia Zhiyong, Zhan Ping, Zhang Guonan and Zhou Dan were elected as the vice chairmen of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA.

 A total of 25 experts including Fan Gang, He Li and He Xiang were elected as members of the standing committee of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA.

A total of 113 experts including Bai Jingwen, Chen Cheng and Chen Jianfeng were elected as members, as well as He Zhengxing and Li Maomao as secretaries of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA.

After the election, as the new chairman of the Special Committee on Gynecology of SCIMEA, Prof. Wang Ping said in his speech that this year's members are large in size, bringing together the senior, middle-aged and young talents, including a number of well-known professors in and out of the province. With the old mentoring the young, the Special Committee on Gynecology will embrace unlimited vitality and vigor. In the future, we will focus on hot academic issues and cross-disciplines to promote academic exchanges. We will not only “go out” to participate in international medical exchanges through the platform, but also “invite in” foreign experts to China to share experience with medical peers. He believed that under the guidance of the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the spirit of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, under the leadership of leaders at all levels, and with the joint efforts of all members, the Special Committee on Gynecology is bound to have a better future.

Chairman Wang Ping delivers a speech.

Secretary General Zhang Mengfan of SCIMEA congratulated all the chairman, vice chairmen, standing members and members. Under the leadership of Wang Ping, the Special Committee on Gynecology has carried out all kinds of international academic exchange activities. The SCIMEA itself has also established an academic paradigm through journals with high impact factor. All these achievements could not have been achieved without the support of experts and scholars, and she hoped that everyone will continue to pay attention to and support the development of the journals. The SCIMEA has also done a lot of work in medical science popularization, including the creation of the “West China Hospital Doctors” brand, which is a one-on-one communication platform between doctors and patients, reflecting the humanistic care and warmth of medicine. The SCIMEA will also help the Special Committee on Gynecology to pass on experience to the grassroots institutions and provide assistance for its development.

 Secretary General Zhang Mengfan delivers a speech.

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