Petignat, Patrick

2. A short biographical sketch/profile
Dr Petignat has completed a Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at the University of Montréal, Canada and now he is working as gynecologic oncologist at the University Hospitals of Geneva. He is dedicated to the advancement of ovarian cancer care with development of innovative research leading to earlier detection and more effective treatment. Dr Petignat expertise includes advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic and fertility-sparing procedures for gynecologic oncology patients.

2. Short Description of Your Presentation and/or Learning Objectives
Gynecologic malignancies may arise in premenopausal women, in whom issues of fertility can be a major concern. Many of the standard treatments result in permanent sterility; however, there are now options for select young women who desire to preserve fertility.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this course, the clinicians will be able to:
1. Describe the options available for women with gynecologic malignancies that will allow the preservation of fertility.
2. Identify women with gynecologic malignancies who might be eligible for fertility-sparing alternatives.
3. Discuss the limited data supporting these fertility-sparing options.