vNOTES Workshop: AMRAS-SAYGE Certificate in vNOTES - Step 1
05 June 2026
Location: Borneo Cultural Museum
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of vNOTES surgery.
- Learn the latest surgical techniques and tools from local & international experts.
- Enhance skills in minimally invasive procedures.
- Improve patient outcomes through Advanced Vaginal Access Techniques (AVAT).
- Small-size participant groups for maximal exposure and mentoring by experts
Description
This workshop is designed for gynaecologic surgeons actively practicing Gynae-endoscopy & MIS, who are interested in learning more about vNOTES and how this can be applied to their practice. Delegates will gain an introductory understanding of vNOTES procedural steps, instrumentation and discuss application in their current surgical practice. The workshop will include lectures plus hands-on practicum with expert guidance and feedback. In order to maximize teaching, this workshop is limited to only 10 participants.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for gynaecologic surgeons actively practicing Gynae-endoscopy & MIS, who are looking to expand their surgical expertise and adopt innovative techniques in their practice.
Course Director
- Dr Chua Peng Teng, Malaysia
- Dr Sundar Gugan Santhana, Malaysia
Tentative Programme Agenda
| Time | Topic | Faculty | Note |
| 0730 - 0800 | Registration | ||
| 0800 - 0815 | Introduction to vNOTES pre-congress and ASC programme briefing | Dr Chua | Includes post precongress work shop- follow up observation |
| 0815 - 0845 | Female Pelvic Anatomy: The vNOTES perspective | Dr Chua | |
| 0845 - 0945 | vNOTES Hysterectomy | Dr Hada | 1) Vaginal approach 2) Gel point set up 3) Laparoscopic part |
| 0945 - 1015 | vNOTES Adnexal surgery | Dr Hada | 1) Vaginal approach 2) Gel point set up 3) Cystectomy and oophorectomy |
| 1015 - 1200 | Near live surgical video, topics of interest 1. vNOTES Hysterectomy video+smile sign |
Dr Hada Dr Chua Dr Sundar Dr Joanne |
Interactive session Highlights practical points in surgery Q & A where applicable |
| 1200 -1400 | Lunch and talk + Friday prayers | ||
| 1400 | Dry Lab demonstration and briefing | Dr Hada | |
| 1430 | Hands on vNOTES stations: Hysterectomy | All faculty 5 stations each with 2 participants |
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| 1600 | Exam-Post Test | All faculty | |
| 1630 | Evaluations by examiners | All faculty | |
| 1645-1700 | Closing, Award of certificate: AMRAS SAYGE step 1 vNOTES certificate | All faculty |