PROGRAM

Exclusively for SGOP Members

Dinner

Opening Ceremonies

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

Prayer

National Anthem

SGOP Hymn

Opening Remarks

Dr. Jean Anne B. Toral (SGOP President)

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

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

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

Open Forum

Break

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

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

Open Forum

Closing Remarks

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

Session 1: Preoperative Optimization and Surgical Preparation

Chair :Benjamin D. Cuenca, MD

Co-Chair :Dinah Marion A. Brazal, MD

Prayer, Anthem, Hymns

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

Moderator:

Marie Christine Valerie R. Mendoza, MD

Panelist 1:

Gladdy Marua G. Facun, MD

Panelist 2:

Carolyn R. Zalameda-Castro, MD, MSc

Panelist 3:

Marianna Sy-Quia Sioson, MD

Lecture: "How Can Recovery After Major Gynecologic Surgery Be Optimized?"

Tandem Talk:

Chicanee M. Alvarina, MD / Zarah V. Villanueva, MD

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

Speakers:

Christine Joy G. Garcia, MD / Ronald B. Capito, MD

Letrozole – Bridging Science and Fertility (Corbridge)

Speaker:

Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD

Session 2: Minimally Invasive Surgery and Technological Advances

Chair : Esther Rhadamanthine V. Ganzon, Jr., MD

Co-Chair : Quenny Michelle Dyan A. Alas, MD

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

Moderator:

Romelyn April P. Imperio-Onglao, MD

Panelist 1:

Angelito D. Magno, MD

Panelist 2:

Gladys G. Tanangonan, MD

Panelist 3:

Hermogenes J. Monroy III, MD

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

Speaker:

Efren J. Domingo, MD, PhD

OPENING CEREMONIES

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

Speaker:

Doris R. Benavides, MD

Spotlight on the Combination of PARP Inhibitors and PD-L1 Inhibitors for Endometrial Cancer (AstraZeneca)

Speaker:

Prof. Jonathan Ledermann

Breaking New Ground: Redefining First-Line Therapy for Advanced Endometrial Cancer (MSD)

Speaker:

Jean Anne B. Toral, MD

Session 3: Oncology and Surgical Support

Chair : Glenn Gaspar Raymund B. Benitez, MD

Co-Chair : Celeste Zamuco-Francisco, MD

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

Moderator:

Raymond S. Sulay, MD

Panelist 1:

Marie Aleli D. De Castro-Malig, MD

Panelist 2:

Mary Evangeline Villa-Mercado, MD

Panelist 3:

Maria Constancia Y. Wylengco, MD

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

Speaker:

Pherdes E. Galbo, MD

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

Speaker:

Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD

From Waiting to Winning: The Latest in HPV Clearance and Lesion Repair (Besins)

Speaker:

Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD

Ovarian Cancer and Bevacizumab Use (Zuellig Amgen)

Speaker:

Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD

Session 4: Mentorship and Education in Gynecologic Surgery

Chair : Concepcion D. Rayel, MD

Co-Chair : Victoria N. Sy-Fernando, MD

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

Speaker:

Robert L. Coleman, MD

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

Speaker:

Jericho Thaddeus P. Luna, MD

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

Moderator:

Richard Ronald B. Cacho, MD

Panelist 1:

Teresita S. De Guia-Liwanag, MD (CREED Chair)

Panelist 2:

Christia S. Padolina, MD (PBOG Chair)

Panelist 3:

Agnes L. Soriano-Estrella, MD (POGS Secretary)

Panelist 4:

Jennifer O. Madera, MD (TO of Chinese Gen Residency Program)

SGOP ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Meet the Experts

Panelists:

All foreign speakers

Moderator:

Marie Aleli D. De Castro-Malig, MD

Session 5: Fertility Preservation and Cancer Care

Chair : Grace D. Sabado, MD

Co-Chair : Angeli Anne C. Ang, MD

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

Moderator:

Ana Victoria V. Dy Echo, MD, MHPEd

Panelist 1:

Rudie Frederick B. Mendiola, MD

Panelist 2:

Ruth Judith Gay V. Cristobal, MD

Panelist 3:

Nikko J. Magsanoc, MD

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

Tandem Talk:

Jay F. Famador, MD / Richard Ronald B. Cacho, MD

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

Speaker:

Mary Christine F. Palma, MD

Optimizing Gynecologic Oncology Outcomes with Advanced Energy and Closure Techniques (Johnson & Johnson)

Speaker:

Romelyn April P. Imperio-Onglao, MD

Session 6: Molecular Profiling and Collaborative Cancer Surgery

Chair : Maria Lora C. Tupas, MD

Co-Chair : Elizabeth E. Strebel, MD

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

Moderator:

Maria Julieta V. Germar, MD

Panelist 1:

Jonathan Ledermann, MD

Panelist 2:

Jean Anne B. Toral, MD

Panelist 3:

Daphne C. Ang, MD

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

Speaker:

Genalin F. Amparo, MD

Bevacizumab Use in Ovarian and Cervical Cancer: A Development Story (Biocon Biologics) 

Speaker:

Robert L. Coleman, MD

Refining Cervical Cancer Screening in the Era of Molecular Testing (Roche Diagnostics)

Speaker:

Jean Ann B. Toral, MD

Session 7: Advanced Surgical Strategies and Risk Management

Chair : Helen B. De Peralta-Yambao, MD

Co-Chair : Roxanne U. Rivera, MD

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

Moderator:

Merlind M. Montinola-Morales, MD

Panelist 1:

Aida J. Bautista, MD

Panelist 2:

Rene V. Sotto, MD

Panelist 3:

Arturo P. Castro, Jr., MD

Tandem Lecture: "What Really Works in Preventing and Managing Pelvic Adhesions?”

Speakers:

Ma. Patricia Luna-Sun, MD / Chiaoling S. Sua Lao, MD

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

Speakers:

Jimmy A. Billod, MD / Kareen N. Reforma, MD

Industry-Sponsored Lecture (Sun Pharma)

Session 8: Surgical Decision-Making and Emerging Trends

Chair : Gil S. Gonzalez, MD

Co-Chair : Anna Katrina I. Sobritchea, MD

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

Moderator:

Yvonne T. Soriano, MD, MM

Panelist 1:

Rommel Z. Duenas, MD

Panelist 2:

Robert L. Coleman, MD

Panelist 3:

Lilli May T. Cole , MD

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

Speaker:

Romelyn April P. Imperio-Onglao, MD

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CLOSING CEREMONIES

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Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, Mandaluyong City

When

July 31 - August 1, 2025

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