Rome, Italy, 7-12 October 2012

XX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics7-12 October 2012

Provisional Scientific Programme

FIGOSafe motherhoodTumour stagingMillennium Development GoalsEducation and trainingCapacity building GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGYCancer geneticsCancer and infectionNew cancer markersScreeningCancer registries

MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINEOrganisation of maternity servicesCaesarean section ratesMaternal diabetesFetal screeningSafety in obstetrics

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINEAbnormal uterine bleedingManagement of infertilityAssisted reproductive TechnologyPCOS / metabolic syndromeEndometriosis

SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHSexually transmitted diseasesPopulation planningTraining in contraceptionChildhood and adolescenceMiscarriage

UROGYNAECOLOGYPelvic floor dysfunctionNeurophysiology and pelvic painOveractive bladder syndromeAnal sphincter injuriesUrogenital fistula

SURGERYLive transmissionsEndoscopy – safety and trainingRoboticsHysterectomyBreast surgery – role of gynaecologist

LOW RESOURCE COUNTRIESInfections and women’s healthEducation – N/S linksRural obstetricsPopulation displacementEnvironmental issues

OTHERWomen’s health in crisis situationsPatient safetyGene expression and epigenetics