UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Physicians and Researchers to Present at the 2019 AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting in Nashville

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery will be well-represented at the 2019 American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) Joint Scientific Meeting in Nashville from Sept. 24 – 28. The 2019 AUGS /IUGA Scientific Annual Meeting will deliver the largest public platform for the presentation and discussion of the latest science from around the world, as well as cutting-edge technological breakthroughs and future research efforts.

Wednesday, September 25

Megan Routzong - Short Oral Session 3 - Imaging  
Statistical Shape Modeling Demonstrates Relaxation of the Pelvic Floor during Pregnancy
Session Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 3:45 PM - 4:55 PM 
Abstract Presentation: 3:45 PM, 106

Jessica Sassani, MD (Amanda Artsen, MD) - Scientific Salon Session 6 - MESH Trends
Temporal Trends of Urogynecologic Mesh Reports to the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
Session Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Abstract Presentation: 5:06 PM, Davidson Ballroom C3

Amanda Artsen, MD - Scientific Salon Session 6
Urogynecologic Mesh Complications: Elevated PDGF Suggests the Importance of Fibroblasts
Session Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Abstract Presentation: Davidson Ballroom C3

Katrina Knight, PhD - Scientific Salon Session 6 - MESH Trends, Scientific Salon 74
Stiff vs Soft – Exploring the Role of Material Stiffness on Vaginal Contractile Function and Composition
Session Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2019: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Presentation: 5:27 PM, Davidson Ballroom C3 

Thursday, September 26

Amanda Artsen, MD - Basic Science
T Regulatory Cells: A key predictor of the host response in mesh complications
Session Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 2019 
Abstract Presentation: 8:00 AM, 103

Vivian Sung, MD, Pelvic Floor Disorders Network - Surgical UI/LUTS
Characteristics associated with stress and/or urgency urinary incontinence failure one year after midurethral sling in women with mixed urinary incontinence
Session Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 2019 
Abstract Presentation: 9:10 AM, 101

Friday, September 27

Lauren Giugale, MD - Long Oral Session 4 - Surgical POP    
Assessing Prolapse Recurrence after Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy: Does Mesh Weight Matter? 
Session Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 
Abstract Presentation: 8:30 AM, 101

Megan Routzong - Long Oral Session 3 - OAB
Abstract Title: Statistical Shape Modeling Demonstrates Relaxation of the Pelvic Floor during Pregnancy
Session Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 2019 from 8:00-9:30 AM
Abstract Presentation: 8:40 AM, 103

Natalie Pace - awardee of “best abstract by fellow/physician in training”
Does Mesh Removal Improve Complication Symptoms? A Prospective Longitudinal Study of Women with Mesh-Related Complications
Date/Time: Friday, September 27th 10:45am-11:05am
Abstract Presentation: 10:55-11:00, Hall A

Natalie Pace - awardee of “best abstract by fellow/physician in training”
Heterogeneity of the patients undergoing mesh removal: Insights to improve clinical risk stratification
Date/Time: Friday, September 27th 10:45am-11:05am
Abstract Presentation Time: 11:00-11:05, Hall A

Rui Liang, MD - Short Oral Session 10 - Basic Science    
Prolapse Mesh Pore Geometry: impact on the host response 
Session Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 2019 from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM 
Abstract Presentation: 2:25 PM, 103

Saturday, September 28

Jessica Sassani, MD (James Ross, MD) Scientific Salon Session 7 - POP Risk Factors and Epidemiology
Does Sacrocolpopexy Mesh Removal Lead to Recurrent Prolapse? A Retrospective Cohort Study

Session Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 
Abstract Presentation: 8:12 AM, Davidson Ballroom A1

Mary Ackenbom, MD - Scientific Salon Session 7 - POP Risk Factors and Epidemiology
Incidence of perioperative neurocognitive disorders in older women undergoing pelvic organ prolapse surgery
Study Session Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 
Abstract Presentation: Davidson Ballroom A1

Kate Bochenska, MD - Scientific Salon Session 8 – Assessment & Pessaries
Translation and validation of the polish version of the pelvic floor impact questionnaire
Study Session Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 
Abstract Presentation Time: ? AM, Davidson Ballroom A1

Linda Burkett, MD - Scientific Salon Session 10 - Anatomy / Imaging / Lasers    
What is being reported about vaginal “lasers”?: An examination of adverse events reported to the FDA 
Session Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 
Abstract Presentation: 8:24 AM, Davidson Ballroom C1

Kate Shapiro, MD - Scientific Salon Session 14
Comparison of the impact of two single incision slings of the vagina
Study Session Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM 
Abstract Presentation: Davidson Ballroom A2

Additionally, Pamela A. Moalli, MD, PhD, along with the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, will host a cocktail reception on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barlines Restaurant, Omni Nashville. 

For more information and to RSVP for the event, please click here.