2025 SGOP Annual Convention

Day 1
July 31, 2025
Day 2
August 1, 2025

Exclusively for SGOP Members

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Dinner

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Opening Ceremonies

Dr. Renee Vina G. Sicam (Master of Ceremonies)

Prayer

National Anthem

SGOP Hymn

Opening Remarks

Dr. Jean Anne B. Toral (SGOP President)

7:00 PM - 7:10 PM

Introduction of Moderators

Dr. Renee Vina G. Sicam (Master of Ceremonies)

Overview of the Pre-Congress

Dr. Carolyn Z. Castro

Introduction of Panelists

Dr. Christine Joy G. Garcia

7:10 PM - 7:30 PM

Part I: STANDARDIZATION OF PROTOCOLS FOR SPECIMENS

Panel Discussion:

Agustina D. Abelardo, MD

Januario Antonio D. Veloso, MD

Maria Cecilia F. Lim, MD

Daphne C. Ang, MD

7:30 PM - 8:10 PM

Part II: SPECIFIC PATHOLOGY PROTOCOLS PER GYNECOLOGIC ORGAN

Panel Discussion:

Agustina D. Abelardo, MD

Januario Antonio D. Veloso, MD

Maria Cecilia F. Lim, MD

Daphne C. Ang, MD

8:10 PM - 8:30 PM

Open Forum

8:30 PM - 8:40 PM

Break

8:40 PM - 9:20 PM

Part III: REPORTING OF RESULTS

Panel Discussion:

Agustina D. Abelardo, MD

Januario Antonio D. Veloso, MD

Maria Cecilia F. Lim, MD

Daphne C. Ang, MD

9:20 PM - 9:40 PM

Part IV: COLLABORATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGISTS

Panel Discussion:

Agustina D. Abelardo, MD

Januario Antonio D. Veloso, MD

Maria Cecilia F. Lim, MD

Daphne C. Ang, MD

9:40 PM - 9:55 PM

Open Forum

9:55 PM - 10:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Dr. Doris R. Benavides (Vice President, SGOP)

Session 1: Preoperative Optimization and Surgical Preparation

Chair : Dr. Benjamin Cuenca

Co-Chair : Dr. Dinah Brazal

7:45 AM

Prayer, Anthem, Hymns

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Panel Discussion: "How Can Preoperative Work-Up Be Optimized for Diverse Patient Populations?"

Moderator:

Dr. Valerie Mendoza

Panelist 1:

Dr. Gladdy Facun

Panelist 2:

Dr. Anna Fagotti

Panelist 4:

Dr Marianna Sioson

ERAS society VP/DEI Officer and member of ERAS LMIC Comm of the ERAS society international

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

ERAS society VP/DEI Officer and member of ERAS LMIC Comm of the ERAS society international

Speaker:

Dr. Chix Alvarina/ Dr. Zarah Villanueva

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Tandem Lecture: "What Are the Most Effective Hemostasis Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery?"

Speaker:

Dr. Joy Garcia/Dr. Ronald B. Capito

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 2: Minimally Invasive Surgery and Technological Advances

Chair : Dr. Teng Ganzon

Co-Chair : Dr. Quenny Alas

9:55 - 10:45 AM

Panel Discussion: "When Should Minimally Invasive Surgery Be Preferred Over Open Surgery?"

Moderator:

Dr. Rom Imperio

Panelist 1:

Dr. Tom Magno

Panelist 2:

Dr. Gladys Tangonan

Panelist 3:

Dr. Hermogenes Monroy (Colorectal Surgery)

10:45 - 11:00 AM

Lecture: "What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Robotic Surgery in Gynecology?"

Speaker:

Dr. Efren J. Domingo

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

OPENING CEREMONIES

Presidential/Keynote Lecture: "HEAL Forward: The Future of Gynecologic Surgery in the Philippines"

Speaker:

Dr. Doris R. Benavides

12:00 – 1:15 PM

Industry-Sponsored Lunch Symposium

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Pharma:

Astra Zeneca (Dr. Jonathan Ledermann)

12:30 – 1:15 PM

Pharma:

MSD

Session 3: Oncology and Surgical Support

Chair : Dr. Glenn Benitez

Co-Chair : Dr. Celeste Francisco

1:15 - 2:15 PM

Panel Discussion: "What Role Can Generalists Play in Supporting Debulking Surgery for Ovarian Cancer?"

Moderator:

Dr. Raymund Sulay

Panelist 1:

Dr. Anna Fagotti

Panelist 2:

Dr. Evangeline Villa

Panelist 3:

Dr. Iaia Wylengco

2:15 - 2:45 PM

Lecture: "How Should Generalists Manage Intraoperative Discovery of Gynecologic Malignancies?"

Speaker:

Dr. Pherdes Galbo

2:45 - 3:15 PM

Lecture: "How Can Multidisciplinary Collaboration Enhance Outcomes in Placenta Accreta Spectrum Management?"

Speaker:

Dr. Lilibeth Sia Su

3:15 - 3:30 PM

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 4: Mentorship and Education in Gynecologic Surgery

Chair : Dr. Connie Rayel

Co-Chair : Dr. Vicky Sy-Fernando

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Panel Discussion: "Effective Mentorship and Evaluation of Surgical Skills in Generalists and Residents"

Moderator:

Dr. Richard Cacho

Panelist 1:

Dr. Teresa Liwanag (CREED Chair)

Panelist 2:

Dr. Christia Padolina (PBOG Chair)

Panelist 3:

Dr. Agnes Soriano (POGS Secretary)

Panelist 4:

Dr. Jennifer Madera (TO of Chinese Gen Residency Program)

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Lecture: "Best Practices in Conducting a Gynecologic Operation: From Preparation to Reflection”

Speaker:

Dr. Robert Coleman

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Lecture: "How Do We Perform the Perfect Extrafascial Hysterectomy?"

Speaker:

Dr. Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna

5:30 PM

SGOP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Session 5: Fertility Preservation and Cancer Care

Chair : Dr. Grace Sabado

Co-Chair : Dr. Angel Ang

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Meet the Experts

Panelists:

All foreign speakers

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Panel Discussion: "How Can Fertility Preservation Be Integrated Into Cancer Care?"

Moderator:

Dr. Ana Dy-Echo

Panelist 1:

Dr. Richie Mendiola (PSFP President)

Panelist 2:

Dr. Judith Cristobal, MD (PSFP BOT)

Panelist 3:

Dr. Nikko Magsanoc

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Tandem Lecture: "How Can Advanced Surgical Devices Be Leveraged to Improve Outcomes in Gynecologic Surgery?"

Speaker:

Dr. Jay F. Famador / Dr. Richard Ronald B. Cacho

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Lecture: "What Are the Best Practices for Managing Surgical Emergencies in Gynecologic Oncology?"

Speaker:

Dr. Christine Palma

10:00 - 10:15 AM

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 6: Molecular Profiling and Collaborative Cancer Surgery

Chair : Dr. Maria Lora Tupas

Co-Chair : Dr. Lizette Strebel

10:15 - 11:15 AM

Panel Discussion: "How Can Molecular Profiling Enhance Endometrial Cancer Surgery?"

Moderator:

Dr. Jayjay Germar

Panelist 1:

Dr. Jonathan Ledermann

Panelist 2:

Dr. Jean Toral

Panelist 3:

Dr. Daphne Ang (Pathologist)

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Lecture: "What Are the Best Approaches for Generalists in Managing Complex Adnexal Masses Surgically?"

Speaker:

Dr. Jimmi Billod / Kareen Reforma

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Lecture: "How Should Generalists Approach Decision-Making in Borderline Ovarian Tumors?"

Speaker:

Dr. Ging Fabul Amparo

12:15 - 12:45 PM

Industry-Sponsored Lunch Symposium

12:15 - 12:45 PM

Pharma:

Biocon

12:45 – 1:15 PM

Pharma:

Session 7: Advanced Surgical Strategies and Risk Management

Chair : Dr. Helen Yambao

Co-Chair : Dr. Roxanne Rivera

1:15 - 2:15 PM

Panel Discussion: "What Are the Best Approaches to Prevent and Manage Surgical Complications?"

Moderator:

Dr. Merlind Montinola

Panelist 1:

Dr. Aida Bautista

Panelist 2:

Dr. Rene Sotto

Panelist 3:

Dr. Art Castro

2:15 – 2:45 PM

Lecture: "How Can Sentinel Node Biopsy Improve Surgical Staging in Gynecologic Cancers”

Speaker:

Dr. Ana Fagotti

2:45 - 3:15 PM

Tandem Lecture: "What Are the Best Strategies to Prevent and Manage Pelvic Adhesions?

Speaker:

Dr. Luna-Sun / Sua-Lao

3:15 - 3:30 PM

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 8: Surgical Decision-Making and Emerging Trends

Chair : Dr. Gil Gonzalez

Co-Chair : Dr. Kata Sobritchea

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Panel Discussion: "Can Conservative Management Be the Future for Low-Risk Cervical Cancer, or Should We Rethink Our Approach?"

Moderator:

Dr. Yvonne Soriano

Panelist 1:

Dr. Rommel Duenas

Panelist 2:

Dr. Anna Fagotti / Robert Coleman

Panelist 3:

Dr. Lili May Cole

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Lecture: What Is HIPEC/PIPAC and How Can It Be Integrated Into Gynecologic Oncology Care?”

Speaker:

Rom Imperio

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Best Video Presentations (3)

5:30 PM

PROGRAM

Exclusively for SGOP Members

Dinner

Opening Ceremonies

Prayer

National Anthem

SGOP Hymn

Opening Remarks

Introduction of Moderators

Overview of the Pre-Congress

Introduction of Panelists

Part I: STANDARDIZATION OF PROTOCOLS FOR SPECIMENS

Panel Discussion:

Part II: SPECIFIC PATHOLOGY PROTOCOLS PER GYNECOLOGIC ORGAN

Panel Discussion:

Open Forum

Break

Part III: REPORTING OF RESULTS

Panel Discussion:

Part IV: COLLABORATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGISTS

Panel Discussion:

Open Forum

Closing Remarks

Session 1: Preoperative Optimization and Surgical Preparation

Prayer, Anthem, Hymns

Panel Discussion: "How Can Preoperative Work-Up Be Optimized for Diverse Patient Populations?"

ERAS society VP/DEI Officer and member of ERAS LMIC Comm of the ERAS society international

Tandem Lecture: "What Are the Most Effective Hemostasis Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery?"

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 2: Minimally Invasive Surgery and Technological Advances

Panel Discussion: "When Should Minimally Invasive Surgery Be Preferred Over Open Surgery?"

Lecture: "What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Robotic Surgery in Gynecology?"

OPENING CEREMONIES

Presidential/Keynote Lecture: "HEAL Forward: The Future of Gynecologic Surgery in the Philippines"

Industry-Sponsored Lunch Symposium

Session 3: Oncology and Surgical Support

Panel Discussion: "What Role Can Generalists Play in Supporting Debulking Surgery for Ovarian Cancer?"

Lecture: "How Should Generalists Manage Intraoperative Discovery of Gynecologic Malignancies?"

Lecture: "How Can Multidisciplinary Collaboration Enhance Outcomes in Placenta Accreta Spectrum Management?"

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 4: Mentorship and Education in Gynecologic Surgery

Panel Discussion: "Effective Mentorship and Evaluation of Surgical Skills in Generalists and Residents"

Lecture: "Best Practices in Conducting a Gynecologic Operation: From Preparation to Reflection”

Lecture: "How Do We Perform the Perfect Extrafascial Hysterectomy?"

SGOP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Session 5: Fertility Preservation and Cancer Care

Meet the Experts

Panel Discussion: "How Can Fertility Preservation Be Integrated Into Cancer Care?"

Tandem Lecture: "How Can Advanced Surgical Devices Be Leveraged to Improve Outcomes in Gynecologic Surgery?"

Lecture: "What Are the Best Practices for Managing Surgical Emergencies in Gynecologic Oncology?"

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 6: Molecular Profiling and Collaborative Cancer Surgery

Panel Discussion: "How Can Molecular Profiling Enhance Endometrial Cancer Surgery?"

Lecture: "What Are the Best Approaches for Generalists in Managing Complex Adnexal Masses Surgically?"

Lecture: "How Should Generalists Approach Decision-Making in Borderline Ovarian Tumors?"

Industry-Sponsored Lunch Symposium

Session 7: Advanced Surgical Strategies and Risk Management

Panel Discussion: "What Are the Best Approaches to Prevent and Manage Surgical Complications?"

Lecture: "How Can Sentinel Node Biopsy Improve Surgical Staging in Gynecologic Cancers”

Tandem Lecture: "What Are the Best Strategies to Prevent and Manage Pelvic Adhesions?

Industry-Sponsored Snack Symposium

Session 8: Surgical Decision-Making and Emerging Trends

Panel Discussion: "Can Conservative Management Be the Future for Low-Risk Cervical Cancer, or Should We Rethink Our Approach?"

Lecture: What Is HIPEC/PIPAC and How Can It Be Integrated Into Gynecologic Oncology Care?”

Best Video Presentations (3)

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