SASREG 2015 Final Programme

Final Programme SOUTHERN AFRICAN SOCIETY OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE AND GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY SASREG NATIONAL CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION 2015 “New Debates in Endoscopy and Infertility” 30 October – 1 November 2015 Investec Global Head Office Sandton - Johannesburg www.sasregcongress.org.za

Contents

Welcome Message 4 Organisation 5 About SASREG 6 Programme at a Glance

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Congress Programme 8 Embryology Posters 15 Speaker Preparation Desk

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Social Events 17 Congress Information 18 General Information 19 Exhibitor Floorplan & Key

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Exhibitors 21 Notes 22 Congress Sponsors 23

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Welcome Message 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 SubSpecialists, 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

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Organisation SASREG Executive Committee President Paul Le Roux Vice President Merwyn Jacobson Honorary Secretary V Wolf Honorary Treasurer Paul Dalmeyer Members Danie Botha Silke Dyer Abri De Bruin Lydia Els-Smit Thinus Kruger Thabo Matsaseng Igno Siebert Chris Venter Secretariat (Turners)

Dudley Randall

Congress Organisation Local Organising Committee (LOC) LOC Chair Merwyn Jacobson Chris Venter Trade and Sponsorship

Paul Le Roux Johan van der Wat Carin Huyser

Scientific Committee

Thinus Kruger Carin Huyser Marie-Lena De Beer Abri De Bruin Igno Siebert Danie Botha

Budget and Finance

Paul Le Roux Paul Dalmeyer

Social Activities

Chris Venter

Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) Operations Gill Slaughter Congress Program Kerry Firmani Exhibition and Sponsorship Catherine Taylor

Turners Conferences and Conventions (Pty) Ltd PO Box 1935 Durban, 4000 South Africa Tel: +27 31 368 8000 Fax: +27 31 368 6623 E-mail: Gills@turnergroup.co.za

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

The Society: • Gynaecologists with a special interest in Gynaecological Endoscopy and Reproductive Medicine

(infertility, reproductive endocrinology, menopause and contraception) • Sub-Specialists in Reproductive Medicine • Embryologists and Scientists working in the field of Reproductive Medicine • Fertility and Theatre Nursing Sisters • Allied practitioners in the field of Gynaecological Endoscopy and Reproductive Medicine Our Mission: • To highlight the critical importance of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy to

Woman’s Health and Reproductive Health in South Africa • To advance Woman’s Health and Reproductive Health in South Africa through the advancement of

clinical care, training and research in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy

Our Commitment: • To provide and promote high quality care in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy to

all patients in need of treatment • To represent our members and their interests with Government (the National and Provincial

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 • To provide opportunities for continuing medical education in the form of conferences, seminars,

workshops and treatment guidelines • To play an active role in the training of health care providers in the field of Reproductive Medicine and

Gynaecological Endoscopy • To stimulate and promote research in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy • To liase with national and international stake holders in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endoscopy

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Evening

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Tea / Coffee Break Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd

Plenary Session

Theatre Sisters Workshop Sponsored

by Medtronic

To be confirmed

Plenary Session

Tea / Coffee Break Sponsored

by Daysy® The Embryologist

Welcome Reception

SASREG AGM

Trilogy 4 – Endoscopic Surgery – Interactive Videos

Fertility Sisters Session

Session 4: Male and Female Fertility

Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy (South Africa) Pty Ltd and MSD (Pty) Ltd

Trilogy 8 – Endoscopic Surgery – Interactive Videos

Hall C – Video Conference Room

Lunch Break

Fertility Sisters Session

Closing Notes and Awards

Embryology Free Communications of National / Post Graduate Research Sessions 1 / 2 and 3

Tea / Coffee Break

Hall A – Hall B – Training Auditorium Room 1

SUNDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2015

Trilogy 1 – Ferring Trilogy 5 Trilogy 9 Embryology Reproductive Tea / Coffee Kitazato Urogynaecology Infertility Session 1: Medicine Break Vitirification Embryology Workshop Psychology Part 2 Theatre and Trilogy 6 – Trilogy 2 – Sisters Ferring Urogynaecology, Counselling Trilogy 10 – Embryology Reproductive Workshop Kitazato Male Infertility Menopause Session 2: Medicine Sponsored Vitirification and Psychology Cryopreservation by Medtronic Workshop Part 1 Repeat Lunch Break Sponsored by Investec Lunch Break Bank Global Head Office Fertility Embryology Trilogy 3 – Trilogy 7 – The Sisters may Session 3: Reproductive Laparoscope in Ferring T Theatre join Theatre Ethics and Medicine Oncology Kitazato Sisters Sisters Legalities in ART Vitirification Workshop Tea / Coffee Workshop Sponsored Break Tea / Coffee Break Part 2 Repeat

by Medtronic Sponsored Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd

by Daysy®

Embryology Ferring Kitazato Vitirification Workshop Part 1 Tea / Coffee Break Sponsored by Daysy®

Plenary Session

Hall B – Training Room 1

Hall C – Video Conference Room

Hall A – Auditorium

Hall C – Video Conference Room

Hall A – Auditorium

SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2015

FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2015

Programme at a Glance

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Friday, 30 October 2015

Congress Programme 08:15 – 09:15 09:15 – 09:30 09:30 – 10:00

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08:45 – 09:00 09:00 – 09:30 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 13:30 13:30 – 16:00 16:00 – 16:30

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Plenary Session Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Paul le Roux and Thinus Kruger Endoscopic surgery – the future?

Igno Siebert Realities faced by infertile patient Meggan Zunckel Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Daysy® Trilogy 1: Reproductive Medicine Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Paul le Roux and Danie Botha Is laparotomy out dated for endometriosis treatment?

Abri de Bruin Endometriosis - how to handle the patient planning to fall pregnant Danie Botha What is the best modality to diagnose deep infiltrating endometriosis?

Johan van der Wat Trilogy 2: Reproductive Medicine Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Paul le Roux and Nicholas Clark HIV and infertility Yusuf Dasoo Infertility and overweight Nicholas Clark Is mild stimulation a viable option in ART? Thabo Matsaseng Lunch Break - Sponsored by Investec Bank Global Head Office William Fowlds Giving the rhino a lifeline Trilogy 3: Reproductive Medicine Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Stephan Volschenk and Paul Dalmeyer Repeated implantation failures Marienus Trouw Fertility preservation Paul le Roux The prevention and treatment of Hyperstimulation Syndrome Stephan Volschenk Tea Break - Sponsored by Daysy® Trilogy 4: Endoscopic Surgery – Interactive Videos Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Marienus Trouw and Kobus Coetsee Laparoscopic hysterectomy - total vs. subtotal Viju Thomas When must a fibroid be removed - the latest evidence?

Kobus Coetsee Diagnosis and management of laparoscopic complications Bhaskar Goolab SASREG Annual General Meeting Welcome Reception held in the Exhibition Area (Training Room 4 & 5) Embryology Session Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Lydia Els-Smit and Vicky Wolf Welcome: Marie-Lena Windt de Beer & Lydia Els-Smit Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 1: Intro Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Daysy® Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 2: Hands on Practical Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 1 Repeat: Intro Lunch Break - Sponsored by Investec Bank Global Head Office Ferring Kitazato Vitrification Workshop Part 2 Repeat: Hands on Practical Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Daysy® The Embryologist Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Lydia Els-Smit and Vicky Wolf Alpha consensus on the professional status of the Clinical Embryologist Sharon Mortimer Marie-Lena Windt de Beer The South African embryologist in context & Carin Huyser Welcome Reception held in the Exhibition Area (Training Room 4 & 5)

Congress Programme

10:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30

11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:30 14:30 – 15:00 15:00 – 15:30 15:30 – 16:00

16:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 17:00 17:00 – 17:30 18:00 till late

10:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00

11:00 – 13:00

Establish SIG SASREG Counselling - Items to be discussed: 1. Basic needs for infertility counselling and support 2. Introduction to infertility counselling "guide for mental health and medical professionals" 3. Psychological screening and counselling / support of gamete / embryo donation, eggsharing or surrogacy 4. HIV in infertility counselling / support 5. The need for qualifications, training and accreditation - codes of ethics for counselling

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

Saturday, 31 October 2015

08:30 – 09:30 09:30 – 10:00

Plenary Session Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Carin Huyser and Marie-Lena De Beer How to improve ART results?

David Mortimer Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd Trilogy 5: Urogynaecology Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Stephen Jeffery and Thinus Kruger Pertinent anatomy and outcome data on laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy Stephen Jeffery Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: Procedure, pitfalls and possible Francois Boezaart complications Selecting the appropriate procedure for apical prolapse Alan Alperstein Trilogy 6: Urogynaecology, Male Infertility and Psychology Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Stephen Jeffery and Thinus Kruger I’m incontinent and have prolapse but want another baby Stephen Jeffery Did the 2010 WHO criteria change the interpretation of the basic semen Thinus Kruger analysis Antonio Rodrigues and Time-urgency perfectionism stress and its relationship to Infertility Mandy Rodrigues Lunch Break Trilogy 7: The Laparoscope in Oncology Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Leon Snyman and Tom de Greve Laparoscopic surgery in the management of endometrial cancer Dominic Richards Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer Tom de Greve Sentinel lymph nodes in uterine malignancies Leon Snyman Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd Trilogy 8: Endoscopic Surgery – Interactive Videos Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Leon Snyman and Igno Siebert The ureter - a friend or enemy?

Abri de Bruin The impact of ovarian cystectomy on AMH levels Igno Siebert Is tubal surgery indicated in 2015?

Olufemi Olarogun Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd Psychology and Counselling Venue: Hall B: Training Room 1 Session Chairperson: Paul Dalmeyer Family dynamics and counselling of donor children Petra Thorn Psychological aspects presented by infertility patients of both genders before the commencement of each new phase of clinical intervention of Lizanne van Waart ART

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Saturday, 31 October 2015

Congress Programme 15:30 – 16:00

No Session in Hall B Fertility Sisters may join Theatre Sisters Workshop Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd Fertility Sisters Session Venue: Hall B: Training Room 1 Session Co-Chairpersons: Karin Schwenke and Heidi Clark

16:00 – 16:30

Challenges in counselling egg donors

16:30 – 17:00 17:00 – 17:30 18:00 till late

10:00 – 10:40 10:40 – 11:20 11:20 – 12:00

12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:30 14:30 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:30 15:30 – 16:00

16:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 17:00 17:00 – 17:30 18:00 till late

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Conception to birth. How the fertility nurses professionalism influence Ruwaida Moola and support outlook and outcome of fertility treatment Responsible use of social media in healthcare Karin Schwenke Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace - Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd Embryology Session Session 1: Embryology Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Carin Huyser and Edolene Bosman The Istanbul consensus on embryo assessment (Alpha and ESHRE) Sharon Mortimer The timelapse challenge: Evidence of benefit, methodologies and Marcos Meseguer outcome Micromanipulation: Role and application in current and future ART Kwan Mor Ko technology Session 2: Cryopreservation Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Marie-Lena Windt De Beer and Evelyn Erasmus The Alpha consensus meeting on cryopreservation: Key performance Sharon Mortimer indicators and benchmarks Cryopreservation prospects: Fresh or frozen embryo transfer Marcos Meseguer Lunch Break Session 3: Ethics and Legalities in ART Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Cornelia van Zyl and Lizanne van Waart Cross border gamete donation and recent policy developments in Europe Petra Thorn on ART donation Reproductive genetics in South Africa, RSA Jaysen Knezovich Gamete and embryo donation: Legal and ethical controversies Melodie Slabbert Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by Merck (Pty) Ltd Session 4: Male and Female Fertility Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Michelle Rijsdijk and Jenna Jardim Reactive oxygen species, scavengers and reproduction Stefan du Plessis Use of herbal medicine in Andrology Ralf Henkel Traditional remedies: Impact on fertility Vanessa Steenkamp Congress Dinner at Katy’s Palace - Sponsored by Lancet Laboratories, Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd & MSD (Pty) Ltd

Congress Programme

08:10 - 08:30 08:30 - 09:00 09:00 - 09:30 09:30 - 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 15:00

Hysteroscopy: • Theatre set up • In and out flow monitoring • Tips and tricks • Diagnostic / operative • Procedures and specific instruments needed • Office hysteroscopy • Hands on: How to operate the Endomat - settings / pipes & set up

15:00 – 16:00

Hands on session: Manipulators - Clermont Ferrant / Mangheshikar and Hohl • Assembling and handling the above • Handling of ultrasonic devices: 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

Saturday, 31 October 2015

07:30 - 08:00 08:00 - 08:10

Theatre Sisters Workshop Sponsored by Medtronic Endoscopic Training Course for Operating Room Scrub Nurses Venue: To be confirmed Registration Welcome and introduction Become the best endoscopic team Strategies and skill development for an endoscopic specialist nurse Anatomy of the pelvis Decreasing of complications and medico legal issues Pre / intra and post operatively Laparoscopic equipment and stack (tower): Tips / tricks & trouble shooting Tea / Coffee Break Practical hands on electro surgery session Electricity: Monopolar - cut and coagulation / bipolar / ultrasonic and laser Laparoscopic procedures: • Theatre set up • Instruments for specific procedures • Sterilizing tips applicable to South Africa Lunch Break

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Congress Programme 09:00 – 09:30 09:30 – 10:00

10:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30

11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

10:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

10:00 – 10:10 10:10 – 10:20 10:20 – 10:25 10:25 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45

10:45 – 10:55 10:55 – 11:05 11:05 – 11:10 11:10 – 11:15 11:15 – 11:30

Sunday, 1 November 2015

08:30 – 09:00

Plenary Session Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Merwyn Jacobson and Paul Dalmeyer Stem cells, the hype and the hope Michael Pepper Mark Hughes Preimplantation genetic testing: A global perspective Sponsored by Genesis Genetics South Africa Tea / Coffee Break Trilogy 9: Infertility Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Merwyn Jacobson and Jack Biko Fluid in the uterine cavity - effect on fertility?

Nomonde Gumata Unexplained infertility - evidence based management Jack Biko Diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding: applying the Jayanthilall Bagratee new classification Trilogy 10: Menopause Venue: Hall A: Auditorium Session Co-Chairpersons: Merwyn Jacobson and Jaco Strydom Menopausal hormone therapy Tobie de Villiers Premature ovarian failure - diagnosis and fertility treatment options Jaco Strydom The poor responder - an evidence based approach Lawrence Gobetz Lunch Break Fertility Sisters Session Venue: Hall B: Training Room 1 Session Co-Chairpersons: Karin Schwenke and Ruwaida Moola Catherine Warr and Legal Challenges for IVF patients Q & A Session Janet McCurdie Diet control in the PCOS patient Claire Julsing Strydom Current benefits of acupuncture in infertility Ziyad Vally Lunch Break Embryology Session Free Communications of National / Post Graduate Research: Session 1 Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Shaan Maharaj and Birgit Wager O1: Affordable ART and mild stimulation strategies at Tygerberg Hospital Nicole Nel Fertility Clinic: A retrospective analysis outcome O2: Infertility in Gabon: A survey to determine diagnostics and medical Lionel Moungala support to patients P1: Reproductive desires of men and women living with HIV: Implications Cornelia van Zyl for family planning P2: How many sperm to inseminate with? Results from a pilot study Gerhard Boshoff Discussion Free Communications of National / Post Graduate Research: Session 2 Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Gloria Raidani and Neville Moodley O3: Comparing the embryoscope with conventional benchtop Jenna Jardim incubators: Laboratory and clinical outcomes O4: Morphological anomalies in human oocytes with time-lapse Alexandra Sims and monitoring: the consequence of smooth endoplasmic reticulum clusters Morne Bakker P3: Implementing an elective single embryo transfer strategy - does it Lydia Els-Smit influence pregnancy results?

P4: Oocyte and blastocyst survival rates following implementation of the Jeandri Roos Cryotec vitrification method Discussion

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Sunday, 1 November 2015

Congress Programme

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11:30 – 11:40 11:40 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:05 12:05 – 12:10 12:10 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

Free Communications of National / Post Graduate Research: Session 3 Venue: Hall C: Video Conference Room Session Co-Chairpersons: Alexandra Reznichenko and Gerhard Boshoff O5: A comparison of three spermatozoa selection techniques for intracytoplasmic injection using swim-up, cumulus oophorus model and Michelle Rijsdijk PICSI dish O6: Embryo biopsy: cleavage or blastocyst stage? Comparison of ploidy Elina Roumian rates and clinical outcomes O7: The influence of hyperinsulinaemia on male infertility Edolene Bosman P5: Experimental setup of somatic cell nuclear transfer: procedural Chantel Gouveia optimization P6: The in vivo effects of Eurycoma longifolia Jack on reproductive Michael Solomon functions in hypogonadal Sprague-Dawley rats Discussion Closing Notes and Awards Lunch Break

Embryology Posters Electronic 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 Erasmus N Fourie J Fourie J

Comparison of DMSO protocol and PROH protocol for slow cryopreservation of ovarian cortex tissue by noval ultra structural scoring of early tissue Eurycoma longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali): A possible alternative treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia?

Treatment of human sperm with serine protease during density gradient centrifugation to reduce pathogenicity and to enhance fertilization potential 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 Nkulu A Taylor M van Zyl E Bosman E

Gamete and embryo transport using a transport incubator: the maintenance of the correct pH and temperature The impact of a stable temperature environment on embryo development and subsequent pregnancy outcome The effect of improved laboratory conditions on aneuploidy rate in human embryos The effect of incubation time and temperature on sperm motility, human sperm DNA and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) outcome A prospective randomized sibling embryo study for comparison of two single step culture media (Sage 1-steptm and Global速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 Desk A 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 – 18h00 Saturday, 31 October 08h00 – 17h00 Sunday, 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 Events Delegates 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: Time: Dress Code:

The Exhibition Hall, Investec Bank Global Head Office - Sandton - Johannesburg.

17h30 – 20h00 Smart / Casual

Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks will be provided.

Saturday, 31 October - Congress Dinner Sponsored by

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

(Not included in Congress registration fee) Venue: Time: Dress Code: Cost:

Katy’s Palace Bar 18h00 Smart / Casual 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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Congress Information 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 Information The Congress Registration Desk in the foyer of Investec Bank Global Head Offce close to the reception desk: Friday, 30 October 07h30 – 18h00 Saturday, 31 October 08h00 – 17h00 Sunday, 1 November 08h00 – 13h00 CPD Accreditation Delegates 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 Saturday, 31 October 2015 Sunday, 1 November 2015

7 points 7 points 4 points

Catering Complimentary 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 Badges Please note that delegates are required to wear their Congress Name Badges at all times.

Mobile Phones Delegates 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 SASREG Password SASREG2015

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General Information Indemnity / Insurance The 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.

Venue Investec Bank Global Head Office - Sandton - Johannesburg 100 Grayston Drive Sandown Sandton 2196 Parking Limited parking is available at 100 Grayston Drive, Sandton.

Accommodation, Airport Transfers and Tours If 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.

Safety Johannesburg 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 Numbers Congress Organisers 083Â 269 0279 Netcare 082Â 911 EMRS 10177 Police & Flying Squad 10111 Tours If you require assistance with a tour booking, please visit the registration desk.

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Exhibitor Floorplan & Key

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EXHIBITOR

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STAND

EXHIBITOR

Avacare Health Devices Bayer Carl Zeiss (Pty) Ltd Delfran Pharmaceuticals Ferring Genesis Genetics South Africa IEPSA Ilex SA Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd KAT Laboratory and Medical Lindivax Marcus Medical (Pty) Ltd Medtronic Merck (Pty) Ltd MSD (Pty) Ltd SSEM Mthembu Medical Wirsam Scientific

10 9 12 4&5 3 7 6 17 14 13 8 20 11 18 & 19 15 & 16 2 1

1 2 3 4&5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 & 16 17 18 & 19 20

Wirsam Scientific SSEM Mthembu Medical Ferring Delfran Pharmaceuticals IEPSA Genesis Genetics South Africa Lindivax Bayer Avacare Health Devices Medtronic Carl Zeiss (Pty) Ltd KAT Laboratory and Medical Karl Storz Endoscopy SA (Pty) Ltd MSD (Pty) Ltd Ilex SA Merck (Pty) Ltd Marcus Medical (Pty) Ltd

Exhibitors

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Notes

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Congress Sponsors

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Congress Secretariat For further information contact: Sharon Beeming Turners Conferences & Conventions (Pty) Ltd Email: Sharonb@turnergroup.co.za Website: www.sasregcongress.org.za