INVITED LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

Dr. George A. Vilos, B.Sc, MD, FRCSC, FACOG, FSOGC
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada.
Infertility Research Chair Professor        
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1977 - 1990

1. Antenatal Profile of the Small for Gestational Age Fetus. Vilos, G.A, Ramzy I., Harding P.G.R., Desrosier P.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, June 18, 1977, Montreal, Quebec.
2. Fluid Electrolytes and Paralytic Illeus in Gynecological Surgery. Allen H.H., Vilos, G.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting June 18, 1977, Montreal, Quebec.
3. The Relationship of Fetal Breathing to the Magnitude and Distribution of Stresses in the Lung. A biophysical model. Vilos, G.A. Presented at the Ontario/Quebec Perinatal Investigators Meeting, November 7, 1981, at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, June 1981, Toronto, Ontario.
4. The Effect of Low Dose Pulses ACTH Infusion on Lung Maturation in Fetal Lambs. Vilos, G.A., Challis J.R.G., Patrick J., Possmayer F., Lye S.J. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, June, 1981, Quebec City.
5. The Role of Pre and Intra-Operative Urethral Profiles in the Management of Urinary Stress Incontinence. King J.H., Vilos, G.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, June 1981, Quebec City.
6. Accelerated Maturation of the Fetal Sheep Lung with Adrenocorticotrophin Induced Labour. Vilos, G.A., Challis J.R.G., Patrick J., Lye S.J., Possmayer F. Presented at the Ontario/Quebec Perinatal Investigators Meeting, November, 1982 and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, Vancouver, June, 1983.
7. The Role of Urethral Profile in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Urethral Stenosis, King J.H., Vilos, G.A., Hall B., Panoskaltsis A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, June 1982, Toronto, Ontario.
8. The Role of Fetal Breathing Movements on Lung Growth. Presented to The Ontario Thoracic Society, November 1980.
9. Biophysical Forces in Lung Development. Presented to the Biophysics Department, University of Western Ontario, February 1981.
10. Rationale for Use of the C02 Laser in Intra-Abdominal Surgery. Post-Graduate Course in Gynecological Laser Surgery. September 1982, The University of Western Ontario.
11. Effects of Tracheoesophageal Fistula on Lung Development in the Sheep Fetus. Vilos, G.A., Lye S.J., Patrick J., Silver M.M., Pliagas G.A., Possmayer F. and Harding P.G.R. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, June 1984.
12. Hellenic-Canadian Communities: Organization, conflict and change. Chimbos P., Drossos G. and Vilos, G.A. Presented at the Sociological Society of Greece in December 1985.
13. Intra-Abdominal Laser Microsurgery; The London Experience. Vilos, G.A. Post-Graduate Course in Gynecological Laser Surgery. St. Joseph's Hospital, The University of Western Ontario. May 1986.
14. The Role of Carbon Dioxide Laser-Laparoscopy in the management of chronic pelvic pain. Vilos, G.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting, Charlotte Town, Presentations Prince Edward Island, June, 1986.
15. The Use of Intra-Abdominal Laser in Gynecology. Vilos, G.A. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Ontario Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. (W.O.S.O.G.), The University of Western Ontario. April 1987.
16. Severity of Hypertension is not Necessarily a Predictor of Maternal Organ Damage in Toxemia. Schneider R., Vilos G.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting, Ottawa, Ontario, June 1987.
17. Techniques and Results of Laser Laparoscopy. The London Experience. Vilos, G.A. Laparoscopic and Microscopic C02 Post-Graduate Laser Surgery Course. May 19-20, 1990, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The University of Western Ontario.
18. New Approaches to the Management of Ectopic Pregnancy. Vilos, G.A.: Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada-Ontario Section Annual Meeting.November 24, 1989.
19. Surgical Management of Endometriosis. Vilos G.A. O.M.A. Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, June 6, 1990.
20. Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis. Vilos G.A. Refresher Day in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Continuous Medical Education, The University of Western Ontario. December 5, 1990.
    
    1991
21. Endoscopic (Pelviscopy) surgery in Gynecology. Vilos G.A. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Western Ontario Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Western Ontario. April 6, 1991.
22. Danazol Treatment of Proven, Presumed and Persistent Ectopic Pregnancy. Vilos G.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, June 1991.
23. Laser Laparoscopic Salpingo-oophorectomy for Benign Tubo-ovarian Disease. Vilos G.A. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, June 1991.
24. Modern Management of Ectopic Pregnancy. Vilos G.A. Interhospital rounds, Dept. of OB/GYN, The University of Western Ontario. September 11, 1991.
25. Pelviscopy and Hysteroscopy. Vilos G.A., Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Ontario Regional Professional Development Programme, Toronto, Ontario, November 22, 1991.
26. Endoscopic Surgery - ? The Future of OB/GYN. Vilos G.A., Obstetrics and Gynecology Refresher Day, CME, The University of Western Ontario. December 4, 1991.
    
    1992
27. Modern Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. CME Sudbury, Ontario, March 24, 1992.
28. bnormal Uterine Bleeding. CME, Brantford, Ontario, April 15, 1992.
29. Laparoscopic Salpingo-oophorectomy: Canadian Gynecologic Fellowship. London, Ontario. April 24, 1992.
30. Transcervical Endometrial Ablation. CME, Calgary, Alberta. April 29, 1992.
31. Laser Endoscopic Surgery for Adnexal Disease. CME, The University of Toronto, May 9, 1992.
32. Medical Therapy of Menorrhagia. CME, New Market, Ontario May 15, 1992.
33. Endometrial Ablation for Menorrhagia. CME, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, June 2, 1992.
34. Modern Management of Ectopic Pregnancy. Interhospital rounds, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, June 3, 1992.
35. Medical Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. The Annual Dr. Thomas Moore Lecture. Summerside Medical Centre, P.E.I., Canada, August 1, 1992.
36. Modern Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Trans-cervical Ablation of the Endometrium,. National Videoteleconference. St. Joseph's Health Centre, The University of Western Ontario. September 17, 1992. Organizer.
37. Expanding Horizons of Laser Endoscopic Surgery. London and District Operating Room Nurses Association Symposium. St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Ontario, September 19, 1992.
38. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Endometrial Ablation. CME, Society of OB/GYN. Hamilton, September 30, 1992.
39. Laser and Laparoscopic Applications: Clinical Applications and Benefits. Biomedical Instrumentation Technology, Canadian Conference. St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Ontario, October 2, 1992.
40. Laser Laparoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis. Hugh Allen Symposium and WOSOG Meeting. The University of Western Ontario. October 23, 1992.
41. Transcervical Hysteroscopic Surgery. CME, University of Ottawa, Ontario, October 27, 1992.
42. Optimal Therapy for Ectopic Pregnancy. Interhospital rounds, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, October 28, 1992.
43. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation. CME: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Day. York County Hospital, New Market, Ontario, November 14, 1992.
44. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding. CME, Obstetrics and Gynecology Refresher Day, The University of Western Ontario. December 2, 1992.
    
    1993
45. Laparoscopic Management of Gynecological Pain. Canadian Conference for the Management and Treatment of Acute Pain - A Multidisciplinary Forum. Key West, Florida, January 10, 1993.
46. Debate: Endometriosis Treatment Options: Surgical Therapy. Symposium on GnRH Agonists: Controversy and New Applications in Gynecology. Paradise Island, Bahamas, February 5, 1993.
47. Faculty: Endometrial Ablation. An International Consensus. VIIIth World congress on Human Reproduction. Bali, Indonesia, April 5, 1993.
48. Surgical Management of Menorrhagia. Niagara Medical Society annual meeting. April 24, 1993.
49. Laparoscopic Management of Pelvic Pain. Niagara Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, April 28, 1993.
50. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Mississauga Academy of Medicine. April 29, 1993.
51. Endometrial Ablation for Menorrhagia. University of Alberta, May 14, 1993.
52. Guidelines for Training in Operative Endoscopy. Sponsorded by Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the University of Calgary. National Teleconference, Toronto, Ontario, June 11, 1993, Chair.
53. Endoscopic Surgery: The Future of Gyneacologic Surgery. Grand rounds, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, June 11, 1993.
54. Surgical Pain Control: Workshop Chair, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting, Ottawa, Ontario, June 23, 1993.
55. Menorrhagia Update: Chairperson Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting, Ottawa, Ontario, June 25, 1993.
56. Faculty: Abnormal Bleeding, Endometrial Ablation. International Consensus Conference. Park City, Utah, August 9-11, 1993.
57. Faculty: Electrosurgery for the endoscopic surgeon. a) Principles of bipolar electrosurgery. b) Principles of Lasers in endoscopic surgery. Sponsored by University of Toronto and Valleylab, Toronto, Ontario, September 11, 1993.
58. Non-surgical Management of Ectopic Pregnancy. Round table discussion. American Fertility Society meeting, Montreal, Quebec, October 10 - 14, 1993.
59. Endometrial Ablation. The Scope, the Future and You! London and District Operating Room Nurses Association (LD,ORNA) London, Ontario, October 16, 1993.
    
    1994
60. Modern Management of Menorrhagia. CME Day. Eastern Ontario, Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (EOOGS), Hamilton, Ontario, January 31, 1994.
61. Alternatives to Hysterectomy. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Windsor, Ontario, April 5, 1994.
62. Endometrial Ablation: State of the art. Keynote address. CME Day, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, May 4, 1994.
63. Operative Hysteroscopy: It's complications and their avoidance. CME Program. Endoscopic gynecologic surgery - A critical appraisal: Panacea or puffery? Mount Sinai Hospital Symposium. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, May 18, 1994.
64. Debate: Surgical vrs medical management of ectopic pregnancy. CME Day. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, May 4, 1994.
65. Endometrial Ablation. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Sudbury, Ontario, June 6, 1994.
66. Debate: To ablate or not to ablate? Western Ontario Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (WOSAG) and H.H. Allen Society. Annual Meeting, Stratford, Ontario, June 4, 1994.
67. Endometrial Ablation. Chief Residents Weekend. The U.W.O. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. June 17, 1994.
68. Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation. FIGO 94 XIV World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Montreal, Canada, September 24-30, 1994.
69. Endometrial Ablation. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kitchener, Waterloo, November 14, 1994.
70. SOGC Ontario CME 1994, Toronto, Ontario, December 2, 1994. - operative gynecology.
71. Debate: Vaginal Hysterectomy or Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy, Operative Gynecology. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting December 2, 1994, Toronto, Ontario.
    
    1995
72. H.H. Allen Educational Day. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology the University of Western Ontario. Fertility following Laparoscopic Neosalpingostomy. Stratford. June 11, 1995.
73. Clinical Update: Endometrial Ablation Alternatives to Hysterectomy: Newer techniques on endometrial ablation. Chair/ The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. 51st Annual Meeting, June 23-24, 1995. Calgary, Alberta. 1996
74. Second World Congress on Hysteroscopy. Invited Faculty, February 8-10, 1996, Miami, Florida.
75. Dufferin County Medical Society CME Day, March 6, 1996, Orangeville, Ontario.
76. Operative Hysteroscopy Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation. Invited Faculty, The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy. Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 14-17, 1996.
77. Modern Management of Functional Uterine Bleeding. Annual Refresher Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, April 18, 1996.
78. Is Hysterectomy Outdated: Clinical Update. Organizer and Chair, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting, Quebec, June 22, 1996.
79. Contemporary Management of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Hysteroscopic and Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation. Invited Faculty, Turkish Congress of Reproductive Medicine. October 28, 1996, Ankara, Turkey.
    
    1997
80. Effects and Outcome of Low Dose Danazol Treatment in Women with Menorrhagia. Vilos GA, Pispidikis JT, Diavolitsis PJ, Vilos AG. Poster. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting. Halifax, June 20-25, 1997.
81. Gosserelin (Zoladex) plus endometrial ablation for dysfunctional uterine bleeding (AZTEC). Vilos GA, Donnez J, Gannon MJ, et al. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting. Halifax, June 24, 1997 (Best Gynecology paper).
82. Uterine Balloon Therapy in the Poor Surgical Candidate. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Pendley LP, McColl MB, Stabinsky S. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting. Halifax, June 24,1997.
83. Preliminary Results Using a Hysteroscopic Bipolar Vaporization Device in Normal Saline Distention Medium. Kung RC, Vilos GA, Penkin P, et al. Poster. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting. Halifax, June 22-25, 1997 and XV FIGO World Congress of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, Copenhagen, August 3-8, 1997.
84. Evidence-Based Therapy for Menometrorrhagia. Stabinsky SA, Loffer FD, Vilos GA, Kung RC et al. XV FIGO World Congress of Gynecologists and Obstetricians. Copenhagen, August 3-8, 1997.
85. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation for Menorrhagia: Complications and Follow up to 5 year. Vilos GA, Potestio F, Vilos EC. Presented at XV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetricians, August 3-8, 1997.
86. Uterine Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation. Sanders B, VanDerHeijden PFM, Parker M, Fortin C, Schafer M, Vilos GA. Presented at the International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 26th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Seattle, Washington, September 23-28, 1997. J AAGL 1997; 4: 8 (supplement).

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