Pre-registered sessions of the IX EFC Congress

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ROOM 1: BASIC COLPOSCOPY COURSE

12:00 - 12:05

Introduction

Chair: Dr Jana Žodžika

12:05 - 12:35

Colposcopic principles

Speaker: Dr Annu Heinonen

12:35 - 13:00

Swede score

SpeakerDr Björn Strander

13:00 - 13:10

Break

13:10 - 14:10

Interactive sessions

Speaker: Dr Annu Heinonen, Dr Jana Žodžika, Mr Charles Redman & Dr Björn Strander

14:10 - 14:30

Break

14:30 - 15:00

Management

Speaker: Mr Charles Redman

15:00 - 16:00

Interactive sessions

Speaker: Dr Annu Heinonen, Dr Jana Žodžika, Mr Charles Redman & Dr Björn Strander

16:00 - 16:10

Break

16:10 - 17:00

Special cases

Chair: Dr Jana Žodžika

ROOM 2: TRAINING THE TRAINERS

12:00 - 12:05

Introduction

Chair: Dr Maggie Cruickshank

12:05 - 12:25

Standards and consensus statement of colposcopy EFC/ESGO 

Chair: Dr Maggie Cruickshank

12:25 - 12:45

The trainers role : what do you need to know 

Speaker: Dr Ameli Trope

12:45 - 12:50

Use of simulation in training – Introduction

Speaker: Dr Maggie Cruickshank

12:50 - 13:10

Use of simulation in training – Using role play

Speaker: Dr Maggie Cruickshank

13:10 - 13:30

Use of simulation in training – Using the colposcope

Speaker: Dr Theresa Freeman-Wang

13:30 - 13:50

Use of simulation in training – Practical procedures inc LLETZ/LEEP

Speaker: Dr Xavier Carcopino

13:50 - 14:00

Break

14:00 - 14:15

Top tips for Training

Speaker: Dr Ameli Trope

14:15 - 14:45

How to help the difficult trainee

14:45 - 15:00

Q&A session

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME of the 9° EFC CONGRESS

ROOM 1

08:30 - 09:00

Opening Ceremony

9:00 - 10:30

MSS1: Keynote 1

Chairs: Dr Pekka Nieminen, Finland & Dr Björn Strander, Sweden

  • Prophylactic vaccinations and the elimination of HPV and cervical cancer: Dr Joakim Dillner, Sweden
  • Prophylactic vaccination and eradication of oncogenic HPVs.: Dr Matti Lehtinen, Finland
  • Keynote Lecture 1c: HPV vaccination after treatment of CIN: Dr Maria Kyrgiou, UK
  • Q&A session

10:30 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 12:30

MSS 2: Genetics and epigenetics: from HPV to cancer

Chairs: Dr Olaf Reich, Austria & Dr Karolina Louvanto, Finland

  • Genetic predisposition in cervical cancer: Dr Sarah Bowden, UK
  • Temporal sequence of somatic driver gene mutations in cervical carcinogenesis: Dr Sigrid Regauer, Austria
  • Epigenetic modification of cellular and HPV genomes: Dr Magnus von Knebel-Doeberitz, Germany
  • HPV genetics and genotype variation: Dr Karolina Louvanto, Finland
  • Q&A session

12:30 - 13:30

Break

13:30 - 15:00

MSS3: HPV screening now

Chairs: Dr Ameli Trope, Norway & Dr Marc Arbyn, Belgium

  • Validated hpv tests for screening: Dr Kate Cuschieri, UK
  • Triage of HPV+ in Denmark: Dr Jesper Bonde, Denmark
  • Self sampling: Dr Marc Arbyn, Belgium
  • Experience of self-sampling in the NL: Dr Sandra Van Dijk, The Netherlands
  • Q&A session

15:00 - 15:30

Break – Industry Symposium

15:30 - 17:00

MCS 3: Challenges in screening, diagnostic and follow-up: persistent HPV & posmenopausal women

Chairs: Dr Xavier Carcopino, France & Dr Anne Hammer, Denmark

  • Evidence for latent papillomavirus infections and their regulation: Dr John Doorbar, UK
  • Risk of HSIL and cancer in postmenopausal women and after cessation of screening: Dr Miriam Elfström, Sweden
  • Best management options for women with type 3 TZ: Dr Anne Hammer, Denmark
  • Dealing with persistent HPV following treatment of CIN: Dr Amelia Pedro, Portugal
  • Q&A session

17:00 - 17:30

Break

17:30 - 19:00

Virtual get together

ROOM 2

08:30 - 09:00

Opening Ceremony

09:00 - 10:00

Break

10:00 - 11:30

MCS 1: Follow-up and conservative treatment of CIN or SIL

Chairs: Dr Christine Bergeron, France & Dr Karoliina Aro, Finland

  • Post-treatment follow-up of CIN, test of cure and prognostic factors: Dr Efraim Siegler, Israel
  • Regression rate of HSIL of the cervix in women under the age of 25 years: Dr Monika Hampl, Germany
  • Conservative management of LSIL and CIN2 lesions: Dr Karoliina Aro, Finland
  • Alternative treatments for low grade lesions: Dr Peter Hillemans, Germany
  • The long term risk of HPV-related disease after CIN3 treatment: Dr Diede Loopik, The Netherlands
  • Q&A session

11:30 - 12:30

Break

12:30 - 14:00

MCS 2: Management of CIN

Chairs: Dr Evangelos Paraskevaidis, Greece & Mr Simon Leeson, UK

  • Cancer rate and recurrence after local treatment, comparisons between different methods: Dr Antonis Athanasiou, UK
  • Repeat local treatments, when, to whom and associated morbidity: Dr Pierre Martin-Hirsch, UK
  • Increased risk of cervical cancer post treatment and possible explanations: Dr Björn Strander, Sweden
  • Personalised management of women with cervical pathology incorporating lifestyle algorithms: Dr Evangelos Paraskevaidis, Greece
  • Q&A session

14:00 - 14:30

Break

14:30 - 15:00

Free Communications 1

Chairs: Dr Simon Leeson, Dr Laura Kotaniemi-Talonen

  • Sanmartin (abstract 23) Efectiveness of a multi-ingredient coriolus versicolor-based vaginal gel in HPV+ and HIV+ patients: a pilot observational study
    Miscellaneous and case reports
  • Andzane (abstract 29) Topical medication application for treatment of the low-risk cervical preinvasive lesions
    Miscellaneous and case reports
  • Dexeus (abstract 22) Efficacy of a multi-ingredient coriolus versicolor-based vaginal gel in high-risk hpv women over 40: sub-analysis of the paloma clinical trial & papilobs real-life study
    Miscellaneous and case reports

15:00 - 15:30

Break – Industry Symposium

15:30 - 17:00

Colposcopy in practice – Cases 1

Chairs: Dr Robert Koiss, Hungary & Dr Marja Simojoki, Finland

  • Dr Björn Strander
  • Kristine Pcolkina
  • Robert Koiss
  • Robert Jach
  • Simon Leeson
  • Marja Simojoki

17:00 - 17:30

Break

17:30 - 19:00

Virtual get together

ROOM 3

08:30 - 09:00

Opening Ceremony

09:00 - 10:00

Colposcopy in the era of HPV vaccination – vulva and anus

Chairs: Dr Jacob Bornstein, Israel & Dr Maggie Cruickshank, UK

  • Diagnosis and treatment of AIN: Dr Tamzin Cuming, UK
  • Diagnosis and treatment of VIN: Dr J Bornstein, Israel
  • Q&A session

10:00 - 10:30

Break

10:30 - 12:00

Diagnostic Challenges of various vulvar symptoms

Chairs: Dr Päivi Tommola, Finland & Dr Eija Hiltunen-Back, Finland

  • Genital ulcers, differential diagnostics: Dr Eija Hiltunen-Back, Finland
  • What we know of and diagnostic challenges in vulvodynia: Dr Päivi Tommola, Finland
  • Acetic acid and vulva: clinical relevance: Dr Pia Halonen, Finland
  • Q&A session

12:00 - 13:00

Break

13:00 - 14:30

Vaginal Microbiome

Chairs: Dr Gilbert Donders, Belgium & Dr Jana Žodžika, Latvia

  • Cervical disease and vaginal microbiome: the systems biology: Dr Maria Kyrgiou, UK
  • HPV and fertility: Dr Gilbert Donders, Belgium
  • Different vaginal microflora types and CIN: Dr Olga Plisko, Latvia
  • Q&A session

14:30 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 16:00

Free Communications 2

Chairs: Dr Jana Žodžika, Dr Johanna Palmroth

  • Hammer (abstract 13) Substantial risk of underdiagnosis in women with TZ3 when relying on the results of multiple cervical biopsies alone
    Basic research in HPV and cervical cancer (genomics, immunology, carcinogenesis)
  • De Pauw (abstract 3) Is vaginal self-sampling safe for pregnant women?
    Cervical cancer screening (HPV testing, cervical cytology, molecular markers)
  • Beecroft (abstract 30) Clinical performance of primary HPV screening ‘cut-off’ for colposcopy referral in HPV vaccinated cohort
    Cervical cancer screening (HPV testing, cervical cytology, molecular markers)
  • Muryzina (abstract 2) Risk of recurrent HSIL in the case of intractable bacterial vaginosis
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Plancha (abstract 39) Is human papillomavirus status at the crater of transformation zone excision a predictor of high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion at 6, 12, and 24 months?
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)

16:00 - 16:30

Break

16:30 - 17:30

Vaginal HSIL

Chairs: Dr Andrea Ciavattini, Italy & Dr Maija Jakobsson, Finland

  • HPV vaccination and vaginal HSIL lesions: Dr Jorma Paavonen, Finland
  • Imiquimod treatment for vaginal HSIL: Dr Karoliina Aro, Finland
  • Evidence-based treatment of vaginal HSIL: Dr Francesco Sopracordevole, Italy
  • Q&A session

17:30 - 19:00

Virtual get together

ROOM 1

08:30 - 09:00

Break

9:00 - 10:30

MCS 4: Colposcopy and CIN during pregnancy

Chairs: Dr Efraim Siegler, Israel & Dr Mihaela Grigore, Romania

  • HPV and complications in pregnancy: Dr Anita Mitra, UK
  • Vertical transmission of HPV during pregnancy – what do we know?: Dr Mihaela Grigore, Romania
  • The difficulty of cervical cancer prevention by pap and colposcopy during pregnancy: Dr Christine Bergeron, France
  • The outcome of CIN 2-3 in pregnancy?  The best way of delivery: Dr Zvi Vaknin, Israel
  • Should CIN 2-3 be treated in pregnancy?: Dr Efraim Siegler, Israel
  • Q&A session

10:30 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 12:30

MCS 6: Special cases in pathology, colposcopy, and treatment

Chairs: Dr Olaf Reich, Austria & Dr Laura Kotaniemi-Talonen, Finland

  • Immune microenvironment in SIL of the cervix: Dr Ruud Bekkers, The Netherlands
  • HPV-independent cervical cancer and precancer: Dr Miriam Elfström, Sweden
  • New concepts in excisional treatment of HSIL and AIS: Dr Olaf Reich, Austria
  • Challenges on the way of elImination of cervical cancer in Eastern Europa: Dr Natalia Volodko, Ukraine
  • Q&A session

12:30 - 13:30

Break

13:30 - 15:00

MSS 4: Prophylactic HPV-vaccines

Chairs: Dr Ruud Bekkers, The Netherlands & Dr Ilkka Kalliala, Finland

  • HPV type replacement after prophylactic vaccination: Dr Penelope Gray, Finland
  • HPV vaccines, CIN and preterm birth: Dr Ilkka Kalliala, Finland
  • HPV vaccination for high-risk adult women, including after CIN treatment: Dr Heleen van Beekhuizen, The Netherlands
  • Screening after HPV vaccination: Dr Peter Sasieni, UK
  • Q&A session

15:00 - 15:30

Break

15:30 - 16:30

Free Communications 5

Chairs : Dr Tamar Alibegashvili, Dr Julia heikkinen

  • Plisko (abstract 10) Association between high-risk HPV E6/E7 expression, sexually transmitted infections, and urogenital mycoplasmas in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
    STDs and HIV
  • Lokshina (abstract 8) Efficacy of artificial intelligence in diagnosing cervical precancer
    Colposcopy
  • Krog (abstract 17) Evaluation of training in colposcopy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure among danish residents in obstetrics and gynecology: a questionnaire study
    Colposcopy
  • Tidy (abstract 42) Real world data shows electrical impedance spectroscopy increases detection of HG-CIN in multiple healthcare settings.
    Colposcopy
  • Dina Overgaard (abstract 34) Can human papillomavirus vaccination reduce the risk of recurrence in women undergoing excisional treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia? A systematic review and meta-analysis
    HPV vaccination
  • Reuschenbach (abstract 11) Real world evidence of 4vhpv/9vhpv vaccine effectiveness and impact in high-risk populations
    HPV Vaccination

ROOM 2

08:30 - 09:30

Colposcopy in practice – Cases 2

Chairs: Dr Tamar Alibegashvili, Georgia & Dr Annu Heinonen, Finland

  • Dr Ameli Trope
  • Dr Irina Jermakova
  • Dr Miriam Elfström
  • Dr Tamar Alibegashvili
  • Dr Annu Heinonen

09:30 - 10:00

Break

10:00 - 11:30

MCS 5: Keynote 2: future of screening and colposcopy

Chairs: Dr Maggie Cruickshank, UK & Dr Xavier Carcopino, France

  • Keynote Lecture 2a: The future of cervical cancer screening: Dr Mari Nygård, Norway
  • Keynote Lecture 2b: Triage and prognostic markers in cervical cancer screening: Dr Cara Martin, Ireland
  • Keynote Lecture 2c: QA of colposcopy for HPV-based screening programmes and HPV-vaccinated populations: Mr Simon Leeson, UK
  • Q&A session

11:30 - 12:30

Break

12:30 - 14:00

MCS 7: Guidelines and QI for colposcopy in Europe

Chairs: Mr Simon Leeson, UK & Mr Charles Redman, UK

  • European guidelines, where we are, the importance of consensus and linkage to QIs: Dr Maggie Cruickshank, UK
  • Influence of international guidelines: Dr Jean-Luc Mergui, France
  • Quality Indicators: relevant and reproducible?: Mr Simon Leeson, UK
  • Implementing international guidelines locally. The value of incorporation of international into national guidelines: Dr Maciej Mazurec, Poland
  • Q&A session

14:00 - 14:30

Break

14:30 - 15:30

Free Communications 4

Chairs : Dr Christine Bergeron, Dr Karoliina Aro

  • Omar (abstract 7) Cumulative two-year risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN2+) and contributing factor after low-grade cytology
    Colposcopy
  • Bergqvist (abstract 4) Added value of electrical impedance spectroscopy in adjunction of colposcopy: a prospective cohort study
    Colposcopy
  • McGee (abstract 38) Increasing Colposcopy Workload in Scotland: Identifying Capacity Following Primary HPV Screening
    Colposcopy
  • Arbyn (abstract 19) Clinical validation of portable colposcopy devices using the VALcolp protocol
    Colposcopy
  • Lokshina (abstract 9) Efficacy of truscreen and EVA visualcheck AI in diagnosing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a comparative study
    Colposcopy
  • Hammer (abstract 15) Extent of latent HPV infections in older Danish women with a previous history of cervical dysplasia
    Colposcopy

15:30 - 16:00

Break

16:00 - 17:30

MSS 5: The male factor in HPV transmission and vaccination programmes

Chairs: Dr Kristina Elfgren, Sweden & Dr Arne Wikström, Sweden

HPV infection among men — a clinical perspective : Dr Arne Wikstrom, Sweden

Transmission — only within heterosexual couples? : Dr Kristina Elfgren, Sweden

HPV vaccination in males and heterosexual couples : Dr Matti Lehtinen, Finland

ROOM 3

08:30 - 10:00

Free Communications 3

Chairs: Mr Simon Leeson, Dr Illka Kalliala

  • Delli Carpini (abstract 6) Monitoring the activities of Italian colposcopy clinics before and during the Covid-19 pandemic
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Kiviharju (abstract 33) Overtreatment rate after immediate local excision of suspected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a prospective cohort study
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Hammer (abstract 14) P16/Ki67 dual stain cytology for detection of cervical precancer in women with a transformation zone type 3
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Morello (abstract 21) Predictors factors of the absence of high-grade intraepithelial lesion in excisional therapy specimen
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Lycke (abstract 35) Long-term risk of cervical cancer in women undergoing active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 – a population-based cohort study
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Miranda (abstract 36) Positive margins for high-grade intraepithelial lesion after conization – a five-year retrospective study
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)
  • Kylebäck (abstract 37) Expectancy as alternative to treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (cin2) in women aged 25-30 years
    Management of SIL/ AIS (CIN and CGIN) (follow-up, treatment)

10:00 - 10:30

Break

10:30 - 12:00

Cervical Cancer Screening Audit and Medico-legal issues

Chairs: Mr Charles Redman, UK & Dr Volkmar Küppers, Germany

  • The potential of national cancer screening audit: Dr Peter Sasieni, UK
  • Swedish cancer screening audits: Dr Miriam Elfström, Sweden
  • English cancer screening audits: Dr Phillippa Pearman, UK
  • Disclosure of cervical cancer audit findings: Dr Theresa Freeman-Wang, UK
  • Q&A session

12:00 - 13:00

Break

13:00 - 14:30

Cervical cancer prevention in underscreened countries

Chairs: Dr Robert Jach, Poland, & Dr Jana Žodžika, Latvia

  • Prevention of cervical cancer in Serbia – opportunities and limitations: Dr Vesna Kesic, Serbia
  • How can we improve adherence to the screening?: Dr Michaela Grigore, Romania
  • Challenges of cervical cancer screening programme in Lithuania: Dr Kristina Jariene, Lithuania
  • HPV test as a primary screening tool in all resource settings (The Balkan Perspective): Dr Goran Dimitrov, Northern Macedonia
  • Is organized population-based model the universal strategy for all underscreened populations? – hybrid screening strategy as a chance for Poland: Dr Martyna Trzeszcz, Poland
  • Q&A session

14:30 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 16:30

EFC General Assembly

ROOM 1

9:00 - 10:30

MCS 8: Improving selection of new technologies in colposcopy

Chairs: Mr Charles Redman, UK & Dr Tamar Alibegashvili, Georgia

  • Risk-based management focused on risk stratification – a multi parameter approach: Dr Martyna Trzeszcz, Poland
  • Improving diagnosis with Zedscan: Dr John Tidy, UK
  • Improving diagnosis with Dysis: Dr Jacqueline Louwers, The Netherlands
  • The potential role of AI in the Polish context: Dr Robert Jach, Poland
  • Q&A session

10:30 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 12:30

MCS 9: Media coverage and social media

Chairs: Dr Ameli Trope, Norway & Dr Grainne Flannelly, Ireland

  • Setting the scene – The role of media and social media in establishing trust in cervical cancer prevention programmes: Dr Grainne Flannelly, Ireland
  • What women know about HPV and lessons learned about how this might affect uptake of a HPV based cervical screening programme: Dr Mairead O’Connor, Ireland
  • The use of social media campaigns to drive uptake of cervical screening in the UK: Mrs Samantha Dixon, UK
  • Risk and benefits of LLETZ – what women really think and what lessons can we learn about influencing behaviour and establishing trust: Dr Ameli Trope, Norway
  • Using social media campaigns to tackle disinformation about HPV vaccination – a strategy that worked: Ms Muiriosa Ryan, Ireland

12:30 - 13:30

Closing remarks & Awards

ROOM 2

09:00 - 10:30

MSS 6: Impact of Covid-19 on cervical screening, prevention and prognosis

Chairs: Mr Simon Leeson, UK & Dr Xavier Carcopino, France

  • Impact of Covid-19 outbreak on cervical cancer screening throughout Europe: Dr Xavier Carcopino, France
  • BSCCP colposcopy training and the exit exam and what was done during Covid: Dr Deirdre Lyons, UK
  • Early lessons from the coronavirus pandemic for the cervical screening programme in Wales: Mr Simon Leeson, UK
  • Experience from the Netherlands with Covid and self-sampling: Dr Anne-Marie van Haaften-de-Jong, The Netherlands
  • Q&A session

10:30 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 12:30

Round Table on The future roles for the EFC

Chairs: Dr Jens Quaas, Germany; Dr Maggiorino Barbero, Italy

Introduction : Mr Charles Redman, UK

What are the future priorities for the EFC and how should the EFC achieve these: Dr Robert Jach, Poland; Dr Volkmar Küppers, Germany; Dr Amelia Pedro, Portugal & Dr Ilkka Kalliala, Finland

Conclusion : Dr Pekka Nieminen, Finland & Dr Margaret Cruickshank, UK

12:30 - 13:30

Closing remarks & Awards

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