SOUTHERN AFRICAN SOCIETY OFREPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE ANDGYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY

SASREG NATIONAL CONGRESSAND EXHIBITION 2015

“New Debates in Endoscopy and Infertility”

30 October – 1 November 2015

Investec Global Head OfficeSandton - Johannesburg

www.sasregcongress.org.za

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Contents

Welcome Message 4

Organisation 5

About SASREG 6

Programme at a Glance 7

Congress Programme 8

Embryology Posters 15

Speaker Preparation Desk 16

Social Events 17

Congress Information 18

General Information 19

Exhibitor Floorplan & Key 20

Exhibitors 21

Notes 22

Congress Sponsors 23

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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF SASREG

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of SASREG and the Organising Committee, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all delegates attending our 2015 National Congress. SASREG is proud to host this landmark congress which includes all co-disciplines in our field. Delegates will include General Gynaecologists, Expert Endoscopic surgeons, Reproductive Medicine Sub-Specialists, Embryologists, Fertility Nurses, Endoscopic Theatre Nurses, Fertility Counsellors and Fertility legal experts.

This is the first time that such a multi-disciplinary congress has been orchestrated in our field. I congratulate all the members of the Organising Committee and the team from Turners Conferences, for their excellent efforts in organising this unique meeting. In addition to joining hands for the Congress, the different Special Interest Groups (SIGs) have also amalgamated into our society, making us stronger for the future.

A special thanks to Professor Thinus Kruger, our Scientific Program Chair. He meticulously selected fascinating topics and expert speakers to produce a superb educational program. I also thank Prof Carin Huyser, Dr Marie-Lena Windt and Ms Lydia Els-Smit for organising the Embryology program, Sr Karin Schwenke for the Fertility Nurses Program, Sr Carna de Bruin for the Theatre Sister’s Program and Ms Lizanne van Waart for the Counsellors program.

Dr Chris Venter and Dr Merwyn Jacobson are the local Convenors for this meeting, and I appreciate their assistance with the Investec Venue and planning of the Social Events. We are all looking forward to the party at Katy’s Palace!

We thank the trade for their generous sponsorship of this event and for their commitment to furthering our education. Our special thanks go to the premier sponsor, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, who have supported us from the concept stages of this Congress.

Please enjoy the Congress!! I hope you all return home filled with new innovative ideas, and that you will have the opportunity to cement future links with your colleagues.

With best wishes

PAUL LE ROUX: President - SASREG

Welcome Message

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OrganisationSASREG Executive CommitteePresident Paul Le RouxVice President Merwyn JacobsonHonorary Secretary V WolfHonorary Treasurer Paul DalmeyerMembers Danie Botha Silke Dyer Abri De Bruin Lydia Els-Smit Thinus Kruger Thabo Matsaseng Igno Siebert Chris Venter

Secretariat (Turners) Dudley Randall

Congress OrganisationLocal Organising Committee (LOC)LOC Chair Merwyn Jacobson Chris Venter

Trade and Sponsorship Paul Le RouxJohan van der WatCarin Huyser

Scientific Committee Thinus KrugerCarin HuyserMarie-Lena De BeerAbri De BruinIgno SiebertDanie Botha

Budget and Finance Paul Le RouxPaul Dalmeyer

Social Activities Chris Venter

Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)Operations Gill SlaughterCongress Program Kerry FirmaniExhibition and Sponsorship Catherine Taylor Turners Conferences and Conventions (Pty) LtdPO Box 1935Durban, 4000South Africa

Tel: +27 31 368 8000Fax: +27 31 368 6623E-mail: Gills@turnergroup.co.za

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About SASREGSASREG is an abbreviation for the Southern African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy.

The Society:• GynaecologistswithaspecialinterestinGynaecologicalEndoscopyandReproductiveMedicine (infertility, reproductive endocrinology, menopause and contraception)• Sub-SpecialistsinReproductiveMedicine• EmbryologistsandScientistsworkinginthefieldofReproductiveMedicine• FertilityandTheatreNursingSisters• AlliedpractitionersinthefieldofGynaecologicalEndoscopyandReproductiveMedicine

Our Mission:• TohighlightthecriticalimportanceofReproductiveMedicineandGynaecologicalEndoscopyto Woman’s Health and Reproductive Health in South Africa• ToadvanceWoman’sHealthandReproductiveHealthinSouthAfricathroughtheadvancementof clinical care, training and research in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy

Our Commitment:• ToprovideandpromotehighqualitycareinReproductiveMedicineandGynaecologicalEndoscopyto all patients in need of treatment• TorepresentourmembersandtheirinterestswithGovernment(theNationalandProvincial Department’s of Health), the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the College of Medicine of South Africa, Health Care Funders, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry, and other role players in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy• Toprovideopportunitiesforcontinuingmedicaleducationintheformofconferences,seminars, workshops and treatment guidelines• ToplayanactiveroleinthetrainingofhealthcareprovidersinthefieldofReproductiveMedicineand Gynaecological Endoscopy• TostimulateandpromoteresearchinReproductiveMedicineandGynaecologicalEndoscopy• ToliasewithnationalandinternationalstakeholdersinReproductiveMedicineandGynaecological Endoscopy

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Plenary SessionVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Paul le Roux and Thinus Kruger08:15 – 09:15 Endoscopic surgery – the future? Igno Siebert09:15 – 09:30 Realities faced by infertile patient Meggan Zunckel09:30 – 10:00 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Daysy®

Trilogy 1: Reproductive MedicineVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Paul le Roux and Danie Botha10:00 – 10:30 Is laparotomy out dated for endometriosis treatment? Abri de Bruin10:30 – 11:00 Endometriosis - how to handle the patient planning to fall pregnant Danie Botha11:00 – 11:30 What is the best modality to diagnose deep infiltrating endometriosis? Johan van der Wat

Trilogy 2: Reproductive MedicineVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Paul le Roux and Nicholas Clark11:30 – 12:00 HIV and infertility Yusuf Dasoo12:00 – 12:30 Infertility and overweight Nicholas Clark12:30 – 13:00 Is mild stimulation a viable option in ART? Thabo Matsaseng13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break - Sponsored by Investec Bank Global Head Office13:30 – 14:00 Giving the rhino a lifeline William Fowlds

Trilogy 3: Reproductive MedicineVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Stephan Volschenk and Paul Dalmeyer14:00 – 14:30 Repeated implantation failures Marienus Trouw14:30 – 15:00 Fertility preservation Paul le Roux15:00 – 15:30 The prevention and treatment of Hyperstimulation Syndrome Stephan Volschenk15:30 – 16:00 Tea Break - Sponsored by Daysy®

Trilogy 4: Endoscopic Surgery – Interactive VideosVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Marienus Trouw and Kobus Coetsee16:00 – 16:30 Laparoscopic hysterectomy - total vs. subtotal Viju Thomas16:30 – 17:00 When must a fibroid be removed - the latest evidence? Kobus Coetsee17:00 – 17:30 Diagnosis and management of laparoscopic complications Bhaskar Goolab17:30 – 18:30 SASREG Annual General Meeting17:30 – 20:30 Welcome Reception held in the Exhibition Area (Training Room 4 & 5)

Embryology SessionFerring Kitazato Vitrification WorkshopVenue: Hall C: Video Conference Room

Session Co-Chairpersons: Lydia Els-Smit and Vicky Wolf08:45 – 09:00 Welcome: Marie-Lena Windt de Beer & Lydia Els-Smit09:00 – 09:30 Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 1: Intro09:30 – 10:00 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Daysy®10:00 – 12:30 Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 2: Hands on Practical12:30 – 13:00 Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 1 Repeat: Intro13:00 – 13:30 Lunch Break - Sponsored by Investec Bank Global Head Office13:30 – 16:00 Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 2 Repeat: Hands on Practical16:00 – 16:30 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Daysy®

The EmbryologistVenue: Hall C: Video Conference Room

Session Co-Chairpersons: Lydia Els-Smit and Vicky Wolf16:30 – 17:00 Alpha consensus on the professional status of the Clinical Embryologist Sharon Mortimer

17:00 – 17:30 The South African embryologist in context Marie-Lena Windt de Beer & Carin Huyser

17:30 – 20:30 Welcome Reception held in the Exhibition Area (Training Room 4 & 5)

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Plenary SessionVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Carin Huyser and Marie-Lena De Beer08:30 – 09:30 How to improve ART results? David Mortimer09:30 – 10:00 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd

Trilogy 5: UrogynaecologyVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Stephen Jeffery and Thinus Kruger10:00 – 10:30 Pertinent anatomy and outcome data on laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy Stephen Jeffery

10:30 – 11:00 Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: Procedure, pitfalls and possible complications Francois Boezaart

11:00 – 11:30 Selecting the appropriate procedure for apical prolapse Alan Alperstein Trilogy 6: Urogynaecology, Male Infertility and Psychology

Venue: Hall A: AuditoriumSession Co-Chairpersons: Stephen Jeffery and Thinus Kruger

11:30 – 12:00 I’m incontinent and have prolapse but want another baby Stephen Jeffery

12:00 – 12:30 Did the 2010 WHO criteria change the interpretation of the basic semen analysis Thinus Kruger

12:30 – 13:00 Time-urgency perfectionism stress and its relationship to Infertility Antonio Rodrigues andMandy Rodrigues

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break Trilogy 7: The Laparoscope in Oncology

Venue: Hall A: AuditoriumSession Co-Chairpersons: Leon Snyman and Tom de Greve

14:00 – 14:30 Laparoscopic surgery in the management of endometrial cancer Dominic Richards14:30 – 15:00 Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer Tom de Greve15:00 – 15:30 Sentinel lymph nodes in uterine malignancies Leon Snyman15:30 – 16:00 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd

Trilogy 8: Endoscopic Surgery – Interactive VideosVenue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Leon Snyman and Igno Siebert16:00 – 16:30 The ureter - a friend or enemy? Abri de Bruin16:30 – 17:00 The impact of ovarian cystectomy on AMH levels Igno Siebert17:00 – 17:30 Is tubal surgery indicated in 2015? Olufemi Olarogun

18:00 till late Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd

Psychology and CounsellingVenue: Hall B: Training Room 1

Session Chairperson: Paul Dalmeyer10:00 – 10:30 Family dynamics and counselling of donor children Petra Thorn

10:30 – 11:00Psychological aspects presented by infertility patients of both genders before the commencement of each new phase of clinical intervention of ART

Lizanne van Waart

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Establish SIG SASREG Counselling - Items to be discussed:1. Basic needs for infertility counselling and support2. Introduction to infertility counselling "guide for mental health and medical professionals"3. Psychological screening and counselling / support of gamete / embryo donation, egg-

sharing or surrogacy4. HIV in infertility counselling / support5. The need for qualifications, training and accreditation - codes of ethics for counselling

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

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Congress ProgrammeNo Session in Hall B

Fertility Sisters may join Theatre Sisters Workshop15:30 – 16:00 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd

Fertility Sisters SessionVenue: Hall B: Training Room 1

Session Co-Chairpersons: Karin Schwenke and Heidi Clark16:00 – 16:30 Challenges in counselling egg donors Leanne van der

Westhuizen

16:30 – 17:00 Conception to birth. How the fertility nurses professionalism influence and support outlook and outcome of fertility treatment Ruwaida Moola

17:00 – 17:30 Responsible use of social media in healthcare Karin Schwenke

18:00 till late Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace - Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd

Embryology SessionSession 1: Embryology

Venue: Hall C: Video Conference RoomSession Co-Chairpersons: Carin Huyser and Edolene Bosman

10:00 – 10:40 The Istanbul consensus on embryo assessment (Alpha and ESHRE) Sharon Mortimer

10:40 – 11:20 The timelapse challenge: Evidence of benefit, methodologies and outcome Marcos Meseguer

11:20 – 12:00 Micromanipulation: Role and application in current and future ART technology Kwan Mor Ko

Session 2: CryopreservationVenue: Hall C: Video Conference Room

Session Co-Chairpersons: Marie-Lena Windt De Beer and Evelyn Erasmus

12:00 – 12:30 The Alpha consensus meeting on cryopreservation: Key performance indicators and benchmarks Sharon Mortimer

12:30 – 13:00 Cryopreservation prospects: Fresh or frozen embryo transfer Marcos Meseguer13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

Session 3: Ethics and Legalities in ARTVenue: Hall C: Video Conference Room

Session Co-Chairpersons: Cornelia van Zyl and Lizanne van Waart

14:00 – 14:30 Cross border gamete donation and recent policy developments in Europe on ART donation Petra Thorn

14:30 – 15:00 Reproductive genetics in South Africa, RSA Jaysen Knezovich15:00 – 16:30 Gamete and embryo donation: Legal and ethical controversies Melodie Slabbert15:30 – 16:00 Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd

Session 4: Male and Female FertilityVenue: Hall C: Video Conference Room

Session Co-Chairpersons: Michelle Rijsdijk and Jenna Jardim16:00 – 16:30 Reactive oxygen species, scavengers and reproduction Stefan du Plessis16:30 – 17:00 Use of herbal medicine in Andrology Ralf Henkel17:00 – 17:30 Traditional remedies: Impact on fertility Vanessa Steenkamp

18:00 till late Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace - Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd

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Congress ProgrammeTheatre Sisters Workshop Sponsored by Medtronic

Endoscopic Training Course for Operating Room Scrub NursesVenue: To be confirmed

07:30 - 08:00 Registration08:00 - 08:10 Welcome and introduction

08:10 - 08:30 Become the best endoscopic team Strategies and skill development for an endoscopic specialist nurse

08:30 - 09:00 Anatomy of the pelvis

09:00 - 09:30 Decreasing of complications and medico legal issues Pre / intra and post operatively

09:30 - 10:30 Laparoscopic equipment and stack (tower): Tips / tricks & trouble shooting10:30 – 11:00 Tea / Coffee Break11:00 – 11:30 Practical hands on electro surgery session11:30 – 12:00 Electricity: Monopolar - cut and coagulation / bipolar / ultrasonic and laser

12:00 – 13:00

Laparoscopic procedures:• Theatresetup• Instrumentsforspecificprocedures• SterilizingtipsapplicabletoSouthAfrica

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

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Hysteroscopy:• Theatresetup• Inandoutflowmonitoring• Tipsandtricks• Diagnostic/operative• Proceduresandspecificinstrumentsneeded• Officehysteroscopy• Handson:HowtooperatetheEndomat-settings/pipes&setup

15:00 – 16:00Hands on session: Manipulators - Clermont Ferrant / Mangheshikar and Hohl

• Assemblingandhandlingtheabove• Handlingofultrasonicdevices:Harmonic/Thunderbeat/Ligasure/Lotus

16:00 Delegates are welcome to attend the endoscopic lectures and exhibition at the main congress

18:00 till late Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd

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Congress ProgrammePlenary Session

Venue: Hall A: AuditoriumSession Co-Chairpersons: Merwyn Jacobson and Paul Dalmeyer

08:30 – 09:00 Stem cells, the hype and the hope Michael Pepper

09:00 – 09:30 Preimplantation genetic testing: A global perspectiveMark HughesSponsored by Genesis Genetics South Africa

09:30 – 10:00 Tea / Coffee Break Trilogy 9: Infertility

Venue: Hall A: AuditoriumSession Co-Chairpersons: Merwyn Jacobson and Jack Biko

10:00 – 10:30 Fluid in the uterine cavity - effect on fertility? Nomonde Gumata10:30 – 11:00 Unexplained infertility - evidence based management Jack Biko

11:00 – 11:30 Diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding: applying the new classification Jayanthilall Bagratee

Trilogy 10: Menopause Venue: Hall A: Auditorium

Session Co-Chairpersons: Merwyn Jacobson and Jaco Strydom11:30 – 12:00 Menopausal hormone therapy Tobie de Villiers12:00 – 12:30 Premature ovarian failure - diagnosis and fertility treatment options Jaco Strydom12:30 – 13:00 The poor responder - an evidence based approach Lawrence Gobetz13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

Fertility Sisters SessionVenue: Hall B: Training Room 1

Session Co-Chairpersons: Karin Schwenke and Ruwaida Moola

10:00 – 11:30 Legal Challenges for IVF patients Q & A Session

Catherine Warr andJanet McCurdie

11:30 – 12:30 Diet control in the PCOS patient Claire Julsing Strydom12:30 – 13:00 Current benefits of acupuncture in infertility Ziyad Vally13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

Embryology SessionFree Communications of National / Post Graduate Research: Session 1

Venue: Hall C: Video Conference RoomSession Co-Chairpersons: Shaan Maharaj and Birgit Wager

10:00 – 10:10 O1: Affordable ART and mild stimulation strategies at Tygerberg Hospital Fertility Clinic: A retrospective analysis outcome Nicole Nel

10:10 – 10:20 O2: Infertility in Gabon: A survey to determine diagnostics and medical support to patients Lionel Moungala

10:20 – 10:25 P1: Reproductive desires of men and women living with HIV: Implications for family planning Cornelia van Zyl

10:25 – 10:30 P2: How many sperm to inseminate with? Results from a pilot study Gerhard Boshoff10:30 – 10:45 Discussion

Free Communications of National / Post Graduate Research: Session 2Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room

Session Co-Chairpersons: Gloria Raidani and Neville Moodley

10:45 – 10:55 O3: Comparing the embryoscope with conventional benchtop incubators: Laboratory and clinical outcomes Jenna Jardim

10:55 – 11:05 O4: Morphological anomalies in human oocytes with time-lapse monitoring: the consequence of smooth endoplasmic reticulum clusters

Alexandra Sims andMorne Bakker

11:05 – 11:10 P3: Implementing an elective single embryo transfer strategy - does it influence pregnancy results? Lydia Els-Smit

11:10 – 11:15 P4: Oocyte and blastocyst survival rates following implementation of the Cryotec vitrification method Jeandri Roos

11:15 – 11:30 Discussion

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Congress ProgrammeFree Communications of National / Post Graduate Research: Session 3

Venue: Hall C: Video Conference RoomSession Co-Chairpersons: Alexandra Reznichenko and Gerhard Boshoff

11:30 – 11:40O5: A comparison of three spermatozoa selection techniques for intracytoplasmic injection using swim-up, cumulus oophorus model and PICSI dish

Michelle Rijsdijk

11:40 – 11:50 O6: Embryo biopsy: cleavage or blastocyst stage? Comparison of ploidy rates and clinical outcomes Elina Roumian

11:50 – 12:00 O7: The influence of hyperinsulinaemia on male infertility Edolene Bosman

12:00 – 12:05 P5: Experimental setup of somatic cell nuclear transfer: procedural optimization Chantel Gouveia

12:05 – 12:10 P6: The in vivo effects of Eurycoma longifolia Jack on reproductive functions in hypogonadal Sprague-Dawley rats Michael Solomon

12:10 – 12:30 Discussion12:30 – 13:00 Closing Notes and Awards13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

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Embryology PostersElectronic Posters will be on display in the foyer of the Meeting Rooms, from Friday through to and including Sunday.

Boshoff G Set-up of a tWE basic ART laboratory

Boyd L Antitumor signalling of a novel microtubule inhibitor in human epithelial cervical carcinoma

Els-Smit L Comparison of DMSO protocol and PROH protocol for slow cryopreservation of ovarian cortex tissue by noval ultra structural scoring of early tissue

Erasmus N Eurycoma longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali): A possible alternative treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia?

Fourie J Treatment of human sperm with serine protease during density gradient centrifugation to reduce pathogenicity and to enhance fertilization potential

Fourie J Pure Sperm: prevention of sperm pellet re-contamination by HIV-1 RNA, DNA and bacteria during density gradient centrifugation

Masilela S Time-lapse embryo evaluation as a training tool: day 3 versus day 5 selection for transfer

Marais M Sperm functional assessment: A predictor for successful fertilization after IVF?

Maree L Establishing a standard assay protocol for the quantitative determination of soluble human leukocyte antigen-G (sHLA-G) concentration as a biomarker for embryo selection in ART

Moungala L Sperm processing: a simplified swim-up method using a syringe

Nel M Rescue intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a case report

Nel M A comparison of the effect of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and SpermSlowTM on human spermatozoa

Nel N Gamete and embryo transport using a transport incubator: the maintenance of the correct pH and temperature

Nkulu A The impact of a stable temperature environment on embryo development and subsequent pregnancy outcome

Taylor M The effect of improved laboratory conditions on aneuploidy rate in human embryos

van Zyl E The effect of incubation time and temperature on sperm motility, human sperm DNA and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) outcome

Bosman E A prospective randomized sibling embryo study for comparison of two single step culture media (Sage 1-steptm and Global®total)

Huyser C Semen decontamination: From concept to application

Maharaj S An overview of STIs and semen parameters over a 7 year period of males seeking infertility treatment at Steve Biko Academic Hospital

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Speaker Preparation DeskA speaker preparation desk will be located in the Training Room 2.

Presenters are required to visit the desk to upload their presentation to the technical team who will ensure that it is available in the meeting rooms as per the programme schedule.

Please visit the speaker preparation desk on the day before your scheduled presentation.

Speaker preparation desk operating times are:

Friday, 30 October 07h30 – 18h00Saturday, 31 October 08h00 – 17h00Sunday, 1 November 08h00 – 13h00

Speakers should report to the venue of their presentation 15 min before the start of the session to meet the Session Chairpersons, and familiarise themselves with the Audiovisual equipment and venue layout.

PLEASE NOTE:Session Chairs will be instructed to stop your presentation when you exceed your allocated time!

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Social EventsDelegates are requested to wear their Congress name tags for identification and admission.

Friday, 30 October - Welcome Reception

You are invited to join us at the SASREG Welcome Reception for light snacks and drinks while you relax and network with fellow delegates. This is included in delegate / accompanying person’s registration fees.

Additional costs apply for non-registered guests.

Venue: TheExhibitionHall,InvestecBankGlobalHeadOffice-Sandton-Johannesburg.Time: 17h30 – 20h00Dress Code: Smart / Casual

Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks will be provided.

Saturday, 31 October - Congress DinnerSponsored by

Tickets will be on sale at the registration desk until 11h30 on Friday, 30 October 2015.

(Not included in Congress registration fee)

Venue: Katy’s Palace BarTime: 18h00 Dress Code: Smart / CasualCost: R200.00 per person

Live screening of the Rugby World Cup Final.

Limited wine, beer and soft drinks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

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The SASREG National Congress & Exhibition will be held at the Investec Bank Global Head Office,Sandton - Johannesburg from 29 October 2015 to 1 November 2015. The Congress is hosted by the Southern African Society of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy.

Registration InformationThe Congress Registration Desk in the foyer of Investec Bank Global Head Offce close to the reception desk:

Friday, 30 October 07h30 – 18h00Saturday, 31 October 08h00 – 17h00Sunday, 1 November 08h00 – 13h00

CPD AccreditationDelegates are required to sign the attendance register which will be available at the Registration Desk:

18 Points will be given for the full Congress:

Friday, 30 October 2015 7 pointsSaturday, 31 October 2015 7 pointsSunday, 1 November 2015 4 points

CateringComplimentary tea and coffee for delegates, exhibitors and registered accompanying persons, will be served in the Exhibition Hall at the times specified in the scientific programme.

A light lunch will be served in the Exhibition Hall at the times specified in the scientific programme.

Congress BadgesPlease note that delegates are required to wear their Congress Name Badges at all times.

Mobile PhonesDelegates are requested to turn their mobile phones off when entering sessions.

Wi-Fi There will be Wi-Fi Connectivity during the Congress.

Please note the below details:Username SASREGPassword SASREG2015

Congress Information

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Indemnity / InsuranceThe Congress Organisers have taken reasonable care in making arrangements for the Congress, Exhibition and Social Programme. Neither the Organising Body (SASREG), the Local Core Organising Committee, nor its sponsors or committee members assume any responsibility, contractual or delictual for any loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, or additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sicknesses, weather, or for any acts or omissions by any persons, or for any unforeseen changes to the programme including cancellation of the Congress due to force majeure or any related events or activities. All participants are accordingly advised to make their own arrangements for adequate insurance cover including personal health and travel insurance.

VenueInvestecBankGlobalHeadOffice-Sandton-Johannesburg100 Grayston DriveSandownSandton2196

ParkingLimited parking is available at 100 Grayston Drive, Sandton.

Accommodation, Airport Transfers and ToursIf you have not already booked your accommodation, please visit the registration desk for assistance. A facility will be available at the registration desk for participants to book transfers from their hotels to the airport for their departures. The cost of a one way transfer is R380.00 per person. If you require assistance with a tour booking, please visit the registration desk.

SafetyJohannesburg is like any other major city and has good and bad areas. Common sense will ensure a trouble free and enjoyable Congress. During the Congress, the registration desk staff and your hotel concierge will be able to assist you with information on places to visit and the appropriate means of transport.

Important Telephone NumbersCongress Organisers 083 269 0279Netcare 082 911EMRS 10177Police & Flying Squad 10111

ToursIf you require assistance with a tour booking, please visit the registration desk.

General Information

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Exhibitor Floorplan & Key

EXHIBITOR STAND STAND EXHIBITOR

Avacare Health Devices 10 1 Wirsam Scientific Bayer 9 2 SSEM Mthembu MedicalCarl Zeiss (Pty) Ltd 12 3 FerringDelfran Pharmaceuticals 4 & 5 4 & 5 Delfran PharmaceuticalsFerring 3 6 IEPSAGenesis Genetics South Africa 7 7 Genesis Genetics South AfricaIEPSA 6 8 LindivaxIlex SA 17 9 BayerKarl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd 14 10 Avacare Health DevicesKAT Laboratory and Medical 13 11 MedtronicLindivax 8 12 Carl Zeiss (Pty) LtdMarcus Medical (Pty) Ltd 20 13 KAT Laboratory and MedicalMedtronic 11 14 Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) LtdMerck (Pty) Ltd 18 & 19 15 & 16 MSD (Pty) LtdMSD (Pty) Ltd 15 & 16 17 Ilex SASSEM Mthembu Medical 2 18 & 19 Merck (Pty) LtdWirsam Scientific 1 20 Marcus Medical (Pty) Ltd

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Exhibitors

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Notes

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Congress Sponsors

Congress Secretariat

For further information contact:Sharon Beeming

Turners Conferences & Conventions (Pty) LtdEmail: Sharonb@turnergroup.co.za

Website: www.sasregcongress.org.za