Special Focus Session

SF 21 - A multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis and adenomyosis

March 1, 16:00 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Pascal Rousset, Lyon / France
18 min
The gynaecologist's perspective
Jörg Keckstein, Villach / Austria
  1. To understand the multi-faceted and complex nature of endometriosis.
  2. To reproduce the methods of diagnosis and #Enzian classification of endometriosis.
  3. To understand the impact of an accurate and detailed diagnosis on the individualised treatment of endometriosis in an interdisciplinary way.
18 min
The radiologist's perspective
Isabelle Thomassin-Naggara, Joinville-le-Pont / France
  1. To understand the place and the value of different imaging modalities to diagnose pelvic endometriosis.
  2. To learn how to optimise TVUS and MR imaging techniques and protocols.
  3. To understand how to improve the communication between clinician and patient thanks to standardised reporting.
18 min
The interventional radiologist's perspective
Jimmy Tun Kyaw, London / United Kingdom
  1. To learn the latest evidence of interventional radiology-based treatments, such as uterine artery embolisation for adenomyosis.
  2. To appreciate the role of interventional radiology in the supportive management of the sequelae and complications of endometriosis.
  3. To understand the latest evidence for image-guided ablative treatments of abdominal wall endometriosis.
18 min
The patient's perspective
Judy Birch, Poole / United Kingdom
  1. To learn about access to imaging resources for diagnosis/monitoring of endometriosis/adenomyosis from the patient's perspective.
  2. To appreciate the patient's right to unbiased information about options to enable shared decision-making.
  3. To understand the importance of patient's values and preferences in endometriosis and adenomyosis.
13 min
Panel discussion: How can we improve the patient experience?