The ESGE, in collaboration with Facts, Views and Vision in ObGyn, organises a webinar on Septum Incision on Saturday 11th July, 2020 from 12:45 – 14:45 hrs CET.
It is generally accepted that septate uterus is related to impaired reproductive outcome. Although septum incision could be applied as a safe and successful treatment option for at least the symptomatic patients (recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility), there is a continuous debate if there is a real indication for treating patients with septate uterus. A recent publication in Human Reproduction opened again the discussion.
ESGE is organising a high-level webinar on this hot issue: internationally recognized experts representing different scientific approaches in the field will debate in front of the audience reviewing the available data.
The participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance and they will be included exclusively in an ESGE List of Specialists interested in Female Genital Anomalies, who will be used by priority in ESGE research on that issue (Delphi procedures, surveys, etc.).
Join us for this topical webinar and be included in the ESGE List of Specialists.
*** Limited number of places available ***
21.08.1953 – 18.07.2020
It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Yves Van Belle.
Yves was a pioneer in ambulatory hysteroscopy, one of the founders of the European Academy and played an integral role in the development of the GESEA Programme.
He brought GESEA and hysteroscopic training throughout Europe, Africa and Asia through teaching, whilst also sharing his warmth, culture and sense of humour with all those who met him. Very strict in the quality of work but very humble and tolerant out of its task, Yves loved to work with all his medical colleagues and his enduring friendships with many of them saw him through life’s challenges. His dedication and attention to detail set an example to those who have followed in his footsteps.
It is better to teach than to curse ignorance, he always said.
He started his career as Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the St Jans Kliniek in Brussels, Belgium in the eighties and already in 1989 he has documented 4240 consecutive ambulatory office hysteroscopies. In 1990 he joined the Rollerball team, a group of young dedicated hysteroscopists who traveled all over Europe to teach the modern hysteroscopic approach. He was one of the best instructors ever and he loved to share experience. Later on, he was the heart of the ESGE-Academy workshops! No matter where in the world they were, he would be there preparing everything in advance and ensuring their success. The workshops had to be immaculate in every respect. He was a perfectionist, blessed with a rare ability to teach and explain things in the simplest way that could be understood by all.
Yves was also a very sensitive person and present in our families as a member and as a dear friend. He would write poems for our birthdays and for the difficult times of our lives to encourage us and give us strength as well as hope. Yves was a genuine man with true feelings and a big heart. Big enough to include us all and love us all. We are all privileged to have been around such a wonderful unselfish man always giving his love, knowledge, and experience. Unfortunately, we will no longer listen to music together, or dance after a hard days work to relax. We will miss the spiritual conversations on medical subjects as well as those beyond medicine.
We extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to his family – his wife Carine, his daughter Lise, his son Koen and his beloved grandchildren who brought such joy to his life and whose photos always held pride of place on his desk.
ESGE has lost a valuable member and a special friend. A sensitive man whose delicate heart betrayed him at an early age. Yves was such a strong personality, fighting every day with lots of courage and determination against his disease.
May he rest peacefully.
Rust in vrede, Requiesce in pace , Descansi en pau, Qəbri nurla dolsun, Goian bego, Počivaj u miru, Repose en Paix, Почивай в мир, Spoczywaj w pokoju, Hvíldu í friði, Riposa in pace, 安らかに眠る, Strieh fil-paċi, Відпочивай у спокої, 安息, Hvil i fred, Puhka rahus, Მშვიდად განისვენე, Αναπαύσου εν ειρήνη, תנוח על משכבך בשלום
Ruhe in Frieden, Lepää rauhassa, Nyugodjon békében, Descanse em paz, Vila i frid, Адпачні спакойна, Huzur içinde yatsın, Descanse en paz, Počivaj v miru, Почивај у миру, Покойся с миром, Odihnească-se în pace, Atpūties mierā, Ilsėkis ramybėje, Rou a Fridden, Почивај во мир,
Goodbye, “Have you safe in our soul“
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We have decided to release this issue of ESGEVISION with some delay this year due to the significant changes we all had to make in our lives in the era of coronavirus pandemic. ESGE responded promptly to the COVID-19 pandemic shortly after it hit Europe and released its guidance to clinicians on gynaecological endoscopic surgery in March. These recommendations have since been published in our official journal Facts, Views and Vision.
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Our Editorial I co-wrote with Professor Grimbizis can also be found in the same issue. These resources are likely to be useful to colleagues during a possible second wave of the pandemic. As with many congresses and annual meetings, our 29th Congress which was due to take place in Lisbon has been converted to an online meeting under the title of ‘ESGE Live 2020’ and will take place on 6-8 December 2020. Further information on this event and registration details can be found in this issue and also on the ESGE website. The registration is now open and free for ESGE members.
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In this issue of ESGEVISION we have an interview with one of the pioneers of hysteroscopic surgery, Professor Stefano Bettochi. Professor Attilio Di Spiezo Sardo interviewed him on behalf of ESGEVISION on the evolution of hysteroscopy. We also have an interview with Dr. Bernd Holthaus and Prof. Uwe Ulrich from AGE, one of the corporate societies of ESGE. You will find regular contributions from our corporate societies in future issues of ESGEVISION. Professor Lilo Mettler, one of the living legends of gynaecological endoscopic surgery and her colleagues have contributed with a very interesting article to this issue entitled ‘Women surgeons and women artists: History, power, challenges and opportunities’. I recommend everyone to read this article in its entirety as it provides detailed insight to the history of women in art and surgery.
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Lastly, you will find the message of our outgoing President Professor Grigoris Grimbizis who worked tirelessly and has led many significant advances we have seen in our field. I thank Grigoris for his contributions to our society and journal and for his support during his reign. Grigoris will remain an important figure in our society in his role within the Board of Directors. We hope to prepare and release our next issue after the ESGE Live 2020 Event and I wish you remain healthy and safe during the course of the pandemic.
The ESGE Board of Directors and Executive Board were saddened to hear the passing of Luca Minelli. Luca was at the forefront of gynaecological endoscopic surgery and has made a huge contribution to the care of women and training of many gynaecologists. Professor Arnaud Wattiez and Dr Armando Romeo pay tribute to Luca Minelli on behalf of the ESGE in the following text:
The COVID-19 outbreak has dominated our lives for most of this year. Now that the outbreak seems to be slowing down and the rules of the lockdown are being relaxed, we have been planning resuming surgical activities again. This may not be very straightforward, as the risk of infection is still around us. We also need to organise the services to minimise the risk to our patients and healthcare professionals.
The next issue of Facts, Views & Vision contains two articles dealing with the subject of restarting surgery in the coming days. The article by Mallick et al provides a detailed European perspective of the challenges ahead and outlines a proposal of how to organise benign gynaecological surgery services, whilst the article by Moawad et al discusses the North American perspective.
Global coronavirus pandemic has become the dominant issue throughout the world whilst the governments, nations and health services are trying to deal with its impact. Many countries are in either complete or partial lockdown to reduce the speed of transmission and save lives. Meanwhile healthcare systems are diverting their resources to looking after patients infected by the coronavirus. At the same time, women continue to present with gynaecological emergencies or are diagnosed with cancer treatment of which cannot be postponed. In order to guide our members and other colleagues organise their priorities and minimise the risk to themselves and their patients, the ESGE Executive Board has decided to release this statement.
