Masterclass on Reconstruction after Female Genital Mutilation
Congress Compact 2C GmbH
Joachimsthaler Strasse 31-32
10719 Berlin
+49 30 88727370
info@congress-compact.de
Dear Experts, Practitioners, Advocates, and Allies,
we are delighted to invite you to our International Conference on Reconstructive Surgery after Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which will take place in Berlin. This event will bring together leading experts, healthcare providers, and advocates to address the growing need for surgical and holistic care for affected women, particularly in Western countries experiencing increased migration from regions where FGM is practiced.
Background
The rising number of affected patients in Western countries has led to greater awareness and professional engagement with all aspects of care for survivors. However, significant gaps remain in the practical implementation of comprehensive care, especially with regard to surgical interventions. While there is increasing attention to the medical and socio-cultural burden of FGM among healthcare providers, access to reconstructive measures beyond simple deinfibulation remains limited, with only a few highly specialized centers able to offer these advanced procedures.
Workshop Highlights
Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from internationally renowned specialists with extensive experience in clitoral reconstructive surgery. The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the following key topics:
Background and Context: Understanding the anatomical, medical, and socio-cultural aspects of FGM/C.
Clinical Evaluation: Patient assessment, counseling, and selection criteria for reconstructive surgery.
Surgical Techniques: Detailed presentations on currently implemented surgical solutions, recent innovations, and the specialists’ individual surgical strategies.
Management of Complications: Management of Complications: Addressing potential complications, patient follow-up, and outcome evaluation.
