UHNM’s Gynaecology team recognised on the international stage

UHNM’s Gynaecology team at the Congress

The work of University Hospitals of North Midland’s (UHNM) Gynaecology team has been recognised at an international conference.

The team was invited to present ten research papers at the Annual Congress of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) in Istanbul.

Experts from UHNM also delivered five oral and four poster presentations covering a range of advanced surgical innovations and clinical research topics.

Dr Ammar Rafiq, senior registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology, said: “It was an honour to represent UHNM on the international stage. The positive feedback we received shows the strength of our research and our ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for patients.

“Our work attracted real interest from colleagues across Europe, who praised UHNM’s innovative approach and the practical impact of our findings. It’s fantastic to see our team’s efforts recognised and to showcase the talent and collaboration within our gynaecology department.”

The congress is one of the leading international events for experts in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery bringing together doctors, researchers and healthcare innovators from across Europe to showcase the latest surgical techniques, research and new technology.

UHNM Presentations at ESGE 2025:

  • AltaSeal - Outpatient Hysteroscopic Sterilisation: A novel office-based approach to permanent contraception
  • High Performance Mindset and Mental Practice: The missing links in advancing gynaecological surgical excellence
  • Sizing it Right: A practical approach to choosing the optimal laparoscopic retrieval bag
  • vNOTES in Endometriosis Surgery: Evolution, challenges and opportunities
  • Eyes vs ICG - Don’t Be Fooled: Duplex ureter case with single ureter fluorescence
  • Major Vascular Injury in Laparoscopy: A step-by-step approach to prevention and management
  • Robotic-Assisted Excision of Ureteric Endometriosis: Feasibility and surgical outcomes
  • ICG Fluorescence Imaging for Ureteric Identification: Review of techniques in deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery
  • ICG vs Ureteric Stenting: Cohort comparison in deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery
  • Conservative Laparoscopic Management of Retroperitoneal Vascular Injury: A case in a high BMI patient