First Masterclass in surgery after Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
A hybrid event with live dissection and live debates
General info
Hybrid event (available onsite at the SFITS in Geneva, and online)
Target audience: Specialists from different disciplines (gynecology, urology, plastic surgery) as well as doctors, sexologists, physiotherapists and others who are interested in reconstructive surgery after FGM/C
Language: English
Background
Reconstruction after FGM/C is a relatively young and underinvestigated field.
World’s experts will share knowledge and experience to improve the care for women and girls with FGM/C and promote networking for future collaborations and research.
Purpose of the event
The aim is to provide an in-depth anatomical understanding of the vulva through oral presentations and cadaver dissection. Different reconstructive approaches will be presented, sharing experiences in low and high prevalence FGM/C settings, together with multidisciplinary care, management of complications and outcome evaluation.
There will be opportunities for constructive exchange and networking among participants.
Claire Doole
Master of Ceremony
As a former BBC correspondent (Brussels, Berlin, London and Geneva) and radio presenter, Claire Doole is skilled at driving conversations forward,ensuring editorial flow and generating audience interaction in the virtual and non-virtual world.
Based in Geneva, fluent in English and French, she is a sought after moderator and Master of Ceremonies, having facilitated high-level international conferences attended by government ministers, business leaders and senior experts.