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
Speaker: Dr 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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