ROUNDTABLE: An Open Dialogue. How Should the Field of Urogynecology View New Surgical Devices and Materials?

Moderators:
   Mickey Karram | Cincinnati, OH, USA
   Linda Cardozo | London, England

Panel:
  Heinz Koelbl | Mainz, Germany
   Roger Dmochowski | Nashville, TN, USA

• 1. Review and discuss regulatory pathways required for new devices and materials utilized by urogynecologists.
• 2. View the various industry perspectives associated with the marketing of new surgical technology in urogynecology.
• 3. Discuss opinions related to what a clinician should require prior to adapting a new device or material.
• 4. Discuss the role of influential parties in assuring patient safety in the application of new technologies.

Mickey Karram - The Future of Female Pelvic Floor Surgery

Linda Cardozo - NICE recommendations Pelvic floor dysfunction

Roger Dmochowski - The Regulatory Process

Heinz Koelbl - Are registries able to assess complications and other outcome data?