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American Urogynecologic Society Hosts Annual PFD Week -Latest Research in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

TRUCKEE, CA (UroToday.com) The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) kicks off the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting, Pelvic Floor Disorder (PFD) Week in Providence, Rhode Island. PFD Week convenes leading physicians, nurses, physical therapists, students, researchers, educators, and other healthcare professionals from around the world who will present and discuss the latest in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. 

PFD Week continues to attract world renowned experts and includes more than 1,100 attendees, 18 workshops chaired by experts in the field, 25 roundtable discussions, and more than 200 oral, oral poster, poster, and video presentations. This year’s meeting focuses on the latest treatment techniques and developments in both surgical and non-surgical settings with interactive learning formats and numerous opportunities for peer networking. 
“Our female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery field continues to grow and advance at a rapid pace and PFD Week is the perfect platform to exchange new ideas, and discuss the latest research and technology that will help us continue to advance patient care,” said Halina Zyczynski, MD, president of AUGS. “It is our hope that this year’s robust program and educational sessions will provide practical insights and best practices with real-world patient and clinician benefits that can be implemented immediately.” 
To further spotlight research, the PFD Week Program Committee selects outstanding abstracts to recognize at the 2017 meeting. The outstanding abstract winners are selected based on groundbreaking, unique results and are acknowledged in the session and receive a certificate. The selected abstracts will also be published in the special October edition of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), the official journal of AUGS. 

The PFD Week 2017 Outstanding Abstracts: Day-by-Day Highlights 

Thursday, October 5 

  • • Best Clinical Paper: CHANGES OVER TIME IN ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR VAGINAL SUPPORT AFTER CESAREAN VERSUS VAGINAL BIRTH 
Author: Victoria Handa, MD, Johns Hopkins 

Time of Presentation: 8:15 a.m. – 8:27 a.m. 

  • Best Abstract: CONTROLLING ANAL INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN BY PERFORMING ANAL EXERCISES WITH MANOMETRIC-ASSISTED BIOFEEDBACK OR LOPERAMIDE: THE CAPABLE TRIAL 
Author: John Jelovsek, MD, Cleveland Clinic 

Time of Presentation: 8:27 a.m. – 8:37 a.m. 

  • Best Video: MODIFIED PENILE INVERSION VAGINOPLASTY FOR THE TRANSGENDER WOMAN 
Author: Tonya Thomas, MD, Cleveland Clinic 

Time of Presentation: 8:57 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 

  • Best Overall Paper: TWO-YEAR OUTCOMES OF SACRAL NEUROMODULATION VS. ONABOTULINUMTOXINA FOR REFRACTORY URGENCY URINARY INCONTINENCE 
Author: Cindy Amundsen, MD, Duke University 

Time of Presentation: 2:47 p.m. – 2:57 p.m. 

Friday, October 6 

  • Best Basic Science Paper: OVEREXPRESSION OF ESTROGEN RECEPTOR BETA IN BLADDER UROTHELIUM PROTECTS AGAINST UROPATHOGENIC E. COLI INFECTION 
Author: Judy Yeh, MD, Yale School of Medicine 

Time of Presentation: 8:45 a.m. – 8:57 a.m. 

  • Best Resident/Fellow Paper: ROLE OF PROTEASE INHIBITORS IN HEALING OF THE VAGINAL WALL 
Author: Maria Florian-Rodriguez, MD, UT Southwestern 

Time of Presentation: 12:15 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. 

Saturday, October 7 

  • Best Technology/Novel Therapies Paper: EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF A NEW DISPOSABLE VAGINAL DEVICE FOR THE NON-SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE (POP) IN WOMEN 
Author: Elan Ziv, MD, Gynecology-Hertzelia 

Time of Presentation: 8:35 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.